I need to stop making excuses and get out there regardless of the rain! Looked like a great day despite the weather. Any day on the bike is a good one! I will be coming down there sometime soon and will hit you up!
Appreciate the video Corbin! Nice to see what the trails actually look like when the weather looks too wet. I was out there a couple weeks ago for my first time and not only did it feel like a hurricane but I didn't realize you need an EMTB/Shuttle or the stamina of a marathon runner to park at the bottom haha.
Thanks for watching! Yeah these trails do pretty good in the wet, it is a battle to get to the top though haha. Especially if you want to do multiple laps, feels like North Slope area was built for shuttling and e-bikes.
It might seem a bit odd, but Scuvvers are fantastic for keeping your car seats clean when you’re muddy. Initially, I thought they were an unnecessary product, but after buying a set on sale, I discovered just how useful they are. It’s nice to have them attached to the seats so you cannot forget them.
I swapped from the Assagai to the High Roller 3 and it’s a game changer. Sheds mud so much better. I was really packing up the Assagai lately and it’s much better. The knobs really dig into damp loam.
Yesterday at work I was asking a buddy if he wanted to finally get out and learn to MTB with me. We don't get the same level of rain you do on the west side but it gets cold. He said it was too cold so I tried to explain to him it was the best time to ride because you don't overheat and once you get moving you don't notice the cold. Nobody believes me, but fall is my favorite time to ride for sure. You are in peak condition, the trails are that much more challenging and you can actually dress for the weather easily.
@joshhas99problems Bellingham has got some decent stuff th-cam.com/video/t3uk38-l5jc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xIPa17DEhotPw7HY Not sure how much was impacted from the bomb cyclone though… most of Tiger, raging, and duthie are closed besides cleanup and maintenance given how decimated it got
@ heard Galbraith was relatively unaffected by it, I think it was pretty localized. We were SUPPOSED to get nailed by it down here too but we dodged that bullet! I have seen that video and all those trails are on my list! Gonna check out chuckanut and some unsanctioned stuff while I’m there too.
Would be super interested to hear your thoughts on high pivot vs tire selection for grip in the PNW wet? Looking to move out there in the Spring and not sure if I should go high pivot or just invest in some sticky tires or both??? Cheers! Love your channel btw!
Thank you! The high pivot fashion hasn't taken off in the PNW, but I am a firm believer in it! I got my Deviate Highlanderr 150 and immediately loved it. So much so, that the next ebike I purchased had to be high pivot (shout out to the Slash+). I haven't spent time testing out various tires because they're so expensive. But I have tried some when a new bike has stock tires and still believe in the Assegai/DHRII combo for almost all conditions out here. I think a good set of tires will help a lot and be way more affordable than a high pivot bike. Most HPs are quite expensive, although I can tell a positive difference smashing through the roots we got. You will not be disappointed moving out here. Anywhere in Washington is excellent for MTB.
You can, we don’t get that much snow but it does come a little bit. Upper Slick Jimmy in the wet is not a good experience for the rider or trail. Low key does better since it’s so rooty
Awesome! Thank you for the information. Love your videos as someone who’s getting into the Washington mtb seen. You seem to ride every trail that I’m curious about!😂
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My god the scenery there is gorgeous!! Really awesome trail system!!
It’s amazing out here! I’ve got a full guide to the trail system as well :)
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I need to stop making excuses and get out there regardless of the rain! Looked like a great day despite the weather. Any day on the bike is a good one! I will be coming down there sometime soon and will hit you up!
rain is preferable to dry dust. if it rains i ride
NO EXCUSES COOPER
Something you might want to try out is water proof socks. Keep those feet dry and warm. Shower pass makes a good pair.
I'll add on endura, I love them. At the very least merino wool socks are helpful as well
sweet tip! I got some trailcross GTX on the way for waterproof shoes. They finally became available in my little feet size
Appreciate the video Corbin! Nice to see what the trails actually look like when the weather looks too wet.
I was out there a couple weeks ago for my first time and not only did it feel like a hurricane but I didn't realize you need an EMTB/Shuttle or the stamina of a marathon runner to park at the bottom haha.
Thanks for watching! Yeah these trails do pretty good in the wet, it is a battle to get to the top though haha. Especially if you want to do multiple laps, feels like North Slope area was built for shuttling and e-bikes.
It might seem a bit odd, but Scuvvers are fantastic for keeping your car seats clean when you’re muddy. Initially, I thought they were an unnecessary product, but after buying a set on sale, I discovered just how useful they are. It’s nice to have them attached to the seats so you cannot forget them.
that's so nice you can put them in the washer! Nice tip
8:35 replace "blue sky" with "a cloud" and you will know what it's like to ride in Phoenix. Great vid!
haha right on, thank you!
I swapped from the Assagai to the High Roller 3 and it’s a game changer. Sheds mud so much better. I was really packing up the Assagai lately and it’s much better. The knobs really dig into damp loam.
That's a solid rec! You run magic mary's ever? I have two of them in 29 so I might try that as opposed to the assegai
@ No but by buddies do and they don’t pack mud and have great grip. The purples?
@@LoamerMTB the Purple Magic Mary is the droid you (or Corbin) is looking for.
That shuttle day was awesome. 👌
Maybe we can all try to plan a shuttle day where we all ride. Right off the bat Scoby looked SLICK haha.
Self shuttle eBike day!
Yesterday at work I was asking a buddy if he wanted to finally get out and learn to MTB with me. We don't get the same level of rain you do on the west side but it gets cold. He said it was too cold so I tried to explain to him it was the best time to ride because you don't overheat and once you get moving you don't notice the cold. Nobody believes me, but fall is my favorite time to ride for sure. You are in peak condition, the trails are that much more challenging and you can actually dress for the weather easily.
Fall seriously is the best! You're so right too that the temps are a lot easier to ride in. I hate sweating in the summer heat
Been too long since I’ve made my way up to North Slope! Gotta make my way up there soon
North slope is amazing! we didn't get massacred like tiger and raging from the bomb cyclone either
@ nice! I live in the Portland area but am up that way often. Making a B-ham trip next weekend, will be my first time there!
@joshhas99problems Bellingham has got some decent stuff th-cam.com/video/t3uk38-l5jc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xIPa17DEhotPw7HY
Not sure how much was impacted from the bomb cyclone though… most of Tiger, raging, and duthie are closed besides cleanup and maintenance given how decimated it got
@ heard Galbraith was relatively unaffected by it, I think it was pretty localized. We were SUPPOSED to get nailed by it down here too but we dodged that bullet!
I have seen that video and all those trails are on my list! Gonna check out chuckanut and some unsanctioned stuff while I’m there too.
@@joshhas99problems Chuckanut is rad. Double black and double down are lots of fun. Also really hard to beat unsanctioned trails up there!
Would be super interested to hear your thoughts on high pivot vs tire selection for grip in the PNW wet? Looking to move out there in the Spring and not sure if I should go high pivot or just invest in some sticky tires or both??? Cheers! Love your channel btw!
Thank you!
The high pivot fashion hasn't taken off in the PNW, but I am a firm believer in it! I got my Deviate Highlanderr 150 and immediately loved it. So much so, that the next ebike I purchased had to be high pivot (shout out to the Slash+). I haven't spent time testing out various tires because they're so expensive. But I have tried some when a new bike has stock tires and still believe in the Assegai/DHRII combo for almost all conditions out here. I think a good set of tires will help a lot and be way more affordable than a high pivot bike. Most HPs are quite expensive, although I can tell a positive difference smashing through the roots we got.
You will not be disappointed moving out here. Anywhere in Washington is excellent for MTB.
same conditions here in Ireland but I do not enjoy them as you do😉
Somedays I for sure will not venture out in the rain haha but other rainy days pass the vibe check
Can you shuttle low key and slick jimmy year round?
(Like your own vehicle)
You can, we don’t get that much snow but it does come a little bit. Upper Slick Jimmy in the wet is not a good experience for the rider or trail. Low key does better since it’s so rooty
Awesome! Thank you for the information. Love your videos as someone who’s getting into the Washington mtb seen. You seem to ride every trail that I’m curious about!😂
haha I appreciate it! I also got playlists setup showing all the trail systems