Lower Oilcan is definitely one of my favorites on Fromme, that drop at 13:00 is so good with the fast chunky landing, the Range just devours it. Another awesome video
@dale Stone - Dale another great video!! Would love to see you do a video with Jordan Boostmaster sometime. I also think you should compete in the Whistler EWS TH-camr Challenge with Nick, Eric, Brian, Jordan etc. I think you would do well with your fluid smooth style.
The respect you had for people passing and that they actually let you…once at a local race someone started swerving so I couldn’t pass after asking very respectfully. I was stuck behind for like 7 minutes he ended up DNFing tho karma
Hate to be that guy, but if you enjoy videos like this I have an entire channel filled with Whistler Bike Park trail POV's. If you want, come check it out!
Hi Dale, Recently been looking into getting a new hardtail xc bike and one of the things I’ve been picky about is the suspension. I currently use a entry level bike with spring forks and would like to upgrade to air fork for the better quality and performance. However my ideal budget would only allow for me to get a low end set of air forks. Would I be better off going for more high end coils as I may see the similar performance as the air forks?
You are doing great in the overall series Dale! Currently tied for 5th. What is your previous best overall result? Fingers crossed you guys get a dry”ish” one this week!
Hate to be that guy, but if you enjoy videos like this I have an entire channel filled with Whistler Bike Park trail POV's. If you want, come check it out!
Hey your channel has made me try mountain biking and i was gassed after climbing up my first trail, would you say buying a mountain bike would make a big difference over the rentals? I hike pretty often but my knees were burning on the bike
Dale, may I ask what makes your range so quiet? (Aside from onyx of course) - I don't hear any chain slap AT ALL. Is it because of the high idler keeping the chain away from the chainstays?
What did you mean by "like Ontario" in the beginning? I've only ever been riding in Ontario, as that's where I live, and would like to know how our terrain generally differs from other provinces. Love the content ❤️
When the Ontario limestone gets wet, it leeches a soap like slime that is impossible to get any grip on. Whereas when BC granite gets wet it often gets gripper as the dust disappears. Geology is cool eh? 🤓
Dale sorry to be a pain, ive just started riding locally and my local bike store that isnt trek or giant :) carries a large NORCO range. so ill prob go with them.. whats the best NORCO bike for someone who wants to build up fitness/cardio and climb, do more techy stuff than fast flowing jump trails, do some more long distance 40-55 km riding on trails but with some smaller jumps etc. ill be honest some of the write ups can be confusing as to what to buy for what you want etc. me and my kids (9 and 10) Love watching you do this, such good bike control from you and dangerous dave- my kids love his nickname.
@@DaleStone im in australia mate, and our trails tend to be dusty and dry other than in the very short rain periods, and even then they dry out really quick.. its almost the polar oppostie of the wet/dewy/loamy trails you ride on. i was looking at the sight as it goes.
I still don't understand why they dont let the fastest riders go first seems much safer and less stress for slower riders when you come up behind and need to pass 💁♀
Hey dale are you just insanely fit? Or how do you minimize panting noise? Is it from a wind cover, because when I’m comparing my footage to yours your panting is quieter.
Why they don't hold world cups or ews rounds on any of the shore trails is beyond me. They're more than enough for the pros to try to make good time on
Now that you've had some time on the range, how are you finding it on anything that's not flat out riding? A lot of what I've heard from other ppl with the bike says that if youre not going full tilt, it's a bit of a pig. Thoughts?
@@DaleStone in my head I think of some of thr tighter stuff on things like shoreplay and even my slayer feels big ish there.... then there's other sections on that trail where it feels small lol
The only trail it has felt like way too much bike was Trunk Monkey. Still possible to get through everything clean but the woodwork was not built with this wheelbase in mind, and I'm only on a medium haha.
That wet looked sketch. You were rippin'! I love how polite and respectful you are. It sets such a wonderful tone for your whole channel. Bravo!
Yes, this.
Good thing ;)
Your attitude is amazing: you've had to pass so many riders while racing and you're like, "I'm glad the attendance today is so good." ❤️
It costs $0 to be nice to other people!
Dale says im gonna take it pretty chill as the woods blurs past 🤣
Dale is so polite on the passes... as he is losing seconds and prolly a spot or 2. You are the man.
Lower Oilcan is definitely one of my favorites on Fromme, that drop at 13:00 is so good with the fast chunky landing, the Range just devours it. Another awesome video
What a beautiful forest. Out of some wonderland.
I've never seen 7th go by so quickly! Inspirational!
Dale, the quality of your videos are awesome. I love how you use 60 fps! Really clears up the action of the video.
I don’t own a bike nor live in a place that has plenty of trails near me but damn this is so fun to watch and your commentary makes it top tier
The speed and confidence you have on wet greasy trails is amazing🤯
Took YEARS, haha.
Shoutout to Ontario!!! Thanks for that, DS, even though it wasn't a compliment! Lol. Top 5, awesome finish over some sketch trail systems. Nice run!
I have to be honest, i have no want to ride anything like this.
However its fun to see you guys almost fall off mountains doing it lol.
The key word is almost! 🤪
Love your definition of taking it easy
@dale Stone - Dale another great video!! Would love to see you do a video with Jordan Boostmaster sometime. I also think you should compete in the Whistler EWS TH-camr Challenge with Nick, Eric, Brian, Jordan etc. I think you would do well with your fluid smooth style.
I'm hoping to get out and ride Ledgeview with Jordan in the fall! As for the EWS, I take racing a bit too seriously haha. Let's see...
I really like your videos man. Could you make some tutorials on drops, jumps and other mountain bike skills?
There is a lot of valuable information on other channels! 🙂
17:49 i got a heart attack
Imagine if there was a Fiver in the dry?!?!
Imagine... Ha
The respect you had for people passing and that they actually let you…once at a local race someone started swerving so I couldn’t pass after asking very respectfully. I was stuck behind for like 7 minutes he ended up DNFing tho karma
hi, great riding and nice vid! What tyres do you ride on dry?
Currently dual Assegais
"Take it easy and have fun". While haulin' azz :) Were those racers you were passing or casual riders that happened to be on the trails? Nice riding.
Everyone on the trail was a part of the race I believe!
Really like your videos!
Hate to be that guy, but if you enjoy videos like this I have an entire channel filled with Whistler Bike Park trail POV's. If you want, come check it out!
Hi Dale,
Recently been looking into getting a new hardtail xc bike and one of the things I’ve been picky about is the suspension. I currently use a entry level bike with spring forks and would like to upgrade to air fork for the better quality and performance. However my ideal budget would only allow for me to get a low end set of air forks. Would I be better off going for more high end coils as I may see the similar performance as the air forks?
In the XC space their are no good coil forks that I'm aware of. Weight is a key factor in XC that coil will never be designed for.
Personally i would hold off on your budget until you can get what you really want. Its important to buy once cry once lol.
You are doing great in the overall series Dale! Currently tied for 5th. What is your previous best overall result? Fingers crossed you guys get a dry”ish” one this week!
I believe 5th has been my best result at the NSMBA fiver world series!
@@DaleStone well you got a good shot at improving upon that this year. Good luck!
Time will tell, but I'm pretty sure I've peaked for 2022!
I think I almost died on leppard during the race lol
The right bike is usually the bike you're riding haha.
Great video 🤘🔥
Hate to be that guy, but if you enjoy videos like this I have an entire channel filled with Whistler Bike Park trail POV's. If you want, come check it out!
Hey your channel has made me try mountain biking and i was gassed after climbing up my first trail, would you say buying a mountain bike would make a big difference over the rentals? I hike pretty often but my knees were burning on the bike
Awesome! Practice makes better. If you can get your hands on a decent bike (which is not super easy these days) then it's almost always worth it!
Just curious why you are so close but don't seem to ride Whistler? Not what you like? Really enjoy your content!
I just don't find that much fun clapping myself and my bikes in the park! The best trails are outside the park anyways. 😉
Dale, may I ask what makes your range so quiet? (Aside from onyx of course) - I don't hear any chain slap AT ALL. Is it because of the high idler keeping the chain away from the chainstays?
Don't think it's any quieter or louder than my other bikes!
@@DaleStone well it is! Haha
What did you mean by "like Ontario" in the beginning? I've only ever been riding in Ontario, as that's where I live, and would like to know how our terrain generally differs from other provinces. Love the content ❤️
When the Ontario limestone gets wet, it leeches a soap like slime that is impossible to get any grip on. Whereas when BC granite gets wet it often gets gripper as the dust disappears. Geology is cool eh? 🤓
So close!
Dale sorry to be a pain, ive just started riding locally and my local bike store that isnt trek or giant :) carries a large NORCO range. so ill prob go with them.. whats the best NORCO bike for someone who wants to build up fitness/cardio and climb, do more techy stuff than fast flowing jump trails, do some more long distance 40-55 km riding on trails but with some smaller jumps etc. ill be honest some of the write ups can be confusing as to what to buy for what you want etc.
me and my kids (9 and 10) Love watching you do this, such good bike control from you and dangerous dave- my kids love his nickname.
Sounds like an Optic or a Sight depending on where in the world you live!
@@DaleStone im in australia mate, and our trails tend to be dusty and dry other than in the very short rain periods, and even then they dry out really quick.. its almost the polar oppostie of the wet/dewy/loamy trails you ride on. i was looking at the sight as it goes.
What tires do you run for this stuff, Dale?
Currently dual Assegais.
@@DaleStone nice, grippy. Thanks
..great riding...
Am I the only one who thinks that locking up my tires on rocks and dirt is satisfying?
Yes.
@@DaleStone another satisfying sound is landing the jump perfectly so you can barely feel the landing.
Nice👍🤘❤
Who's that dork who has a stonker of a lap. 😅
😂📈📉
I still don't understand why they dont let the fastest riders go first seems much safer and less stress for slower riders when you come up behind and need to pass 💁♀
Self seeding is impossible with 200 riders and an hour plus starting window. Slower riders would be caught by sunset!
Actually, I know a bike that’s good for this…⚡️😜
Hey dale are you just insanely fit? Or how do you minimize panting noise? Is it from a wind cover, because when I’m comparing my footage to yours your panting is quieter.
A few years of leading a spin class help me disguise the pain haha.
Why they don't hold world cups or ews rounds on any of the shore trails is beyond me. They're more than enough for the pros to try to make good time on
100% agreed!
Rad
Now that you've had some time on the range, how are you finding it on anything that's not flat out riding? A lot of what I've heard from other ppl with the bike says that if youre not going full tilt, it's a bit of a pig.
Thoughts?
I'd agree. It's also hard to not WANT to go full beans with it!
@@DaleStone so... tech on cypress and darkside.. good to go?
@@DaleStone in my head I think of some of thr tighter stuff on things like shoreplay and even my slayer feels big ish there.... then there's other sections on that trail where it feels small lol
The only trail it has felt like way too much bike was Trunk Monkey. Still possible to get through everything clean but the woodwork was not built with this wheelbase in mind, and I'm only on a medium haha.
@@DaleStone good to know. I'm very intrigued by the bike and it being a Canadian brand is a big plus for me.
How tall are you?
First.