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socal ridur · 09-18-2007, 08:49 PM

anyone thinking about going to snow summit this weekend? im camping with my family and some other families at the camp ground at the bottom of the lifts. ill be riding this lard of an IH

either wearing neon green jersy or camo shirt. im going up friday night and will hit the lifts when they open.

Dino Brown · 09-19-2007, 01:26 AM

Lovin' the bike!

Hope to cross paths with you someday. Newbie rides are a very good way to meet everyone!

Have fun in Big Bear! Sorry, I will be in Mammoth this weekend!

stinkyrider · 09-19-2007, 05:07 AM

Sweet bike.
That fork looks like more than 6" or travel. Big Bear has certain rules about no downhill bikes. Must be 35 lbs or under, have 3 chain rings up front, 6" of travel on the front fork or less. tires cannot be larger than 2.5"
Some words for the wise....
When you take your bike up to the lift, drop your crowns so the travel only looks 6". hehehe. Works like a charm.
I would also recommend brining a second trail bike that fully complies with their rules. They seem enforce the rules more strictly in the morning. As the afternoon goes on, they allow more slack about which bikes they will allow on the chair. A
Also, don't look like a downhiller. Look like an innocent cross country rider THAT JUST HAPPENS to be riding a downhill bike. That means don't show up in full body armor and full face with a downhill jersey.

socal ridur · 09-19-2007, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by stinkyrider

That fork looks like more than 6" or travel.Must be 35 lbs or under, have 3 chain rings up front, 6" of travel on the front fork or less. tires cannot be larger than 2.5"

it has 7" but its low on iol so its looks like 6" and last time iw ent up with it they didnt mind the 39lbs lard same with my 2.7 tires.but ya never know i may have to bring them a beer..

ghixon · 09-19-2007, 06:41 AM

Also, as of Thursday, you'll need to come up via Hwy 38. The 18 is still closed from the Butler Peak Fire. Caltrans is having a hard time with falling debris and with the looming storm, I don't think they'll be in any hurry to get it reopened.

As a side note - bring some warm gear. Temps are supposed to be a bit on the chilly side. Highs in the 50's Lows in the 20's.

Have a good ride.

surlygal · 09-19-2007, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghixon

As a side note - bring some warm gear. Temps are supposed to be a bit on the chilly side. Highs in the 50's Lows in the 20's.

Have a good ride.

And if we really do get some rain down here, it means snow up there. So be prepared

ODB · 09-19-2007, 09:55 AM

How're you liking the Super T, Danny? Looks awesome on the Horse.

.8down · 09-19-2007, 10:08 AM

Im going to be up there, but I think it might rain, so I probably wont ride.

Johnny Dirt · 09-20-2007, 04:08 PM

I'll be up there with the wife, 7th Anniversary. No bikes though.

09-18-2007, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
socal ridur freerider	snow summit this weekend? anyone thinking about going to snow summit this weekend? im camping with my family and some other families at the camp ground at the bottom of the lifts. ill be riding this lard of an IH either wearing neon green jersy or camo shirt. im going up friday night and will hit the lifts when they open. __________________ downhill, because golf and football only require one ball Quote: Rockinthecasbah ...today was the first day I felt like 7 inches wasn't enough Last edited by socal ridur; 09-18-2007 at 08:50 PM. Reason: cant spellll

09-19-2007, 01:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	Lovin' the bike! Hope to cross paths with you someday. Newbie rides are a very good way to meet everyone! Have fun in Big Bear! Sorry, I will be in Mammoth this weekend! __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about? Genusmtbkr5- I like to go BOTH ways

09-19-2007, 10:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
.8down STR Veteran	Im going to be up there, but I think it might rain, so I probably wont ride. __________________ .8down designs

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09-19-2007, 05:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
stinkyrider Now a GloryDH rider	Sweet bike. That fork looks like more than 6" or travel. Big Bear has certain rules about no downhill bikes. Must be 35 lbs or under, have 3 chain rings up front, 6" of travel on the front fork or less. tires cannot be larger than 2.5" Some words for the wise.... When you take your bike up to the lift, drop your crowns so the travel only looks 6". hehehe. Works like a charm. I would also recommend brining a second trail bike that fully complies with their rules. They seem enforce the rules more strictly in the morning. As the afternoon goes on, they allow more slack about which bikes they will allow on the chair. A Also, don't look like a downhiller. Look like an innocent cross country rider THAT JUST HAPPENS to be riding a downhill bike. That means don't show up in full body armor and full face with a downhill jersey.

09-19-2007, 06:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
ghixon	Also, as of Thursday, you'll need to come up via Hwy 38. The 18 is still closed from the Butler Peak Fire. Caltrans is having a hard time with falling debris and with the looming storm, I don't think they'll be in any hurry to get it reopened. As a side note - bring some warm gear. Temps are supposed to be a bit on the chilly side. Highs in the 50's Lows in the 20's. Have a good ride. __________________ The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

09-19-2007, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
ODB Team Sting-Ray	How're you liking the Super T, Danny? Looks awesome on the Horse.

09-20-2007, 04:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Johnny Dirt Dirt is Good!	I'll be up there with the wife, 7th Anniversary. No bikes though.

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