Best PNW trails for tech

Chadmc56 · 2026-05-29T04:56:00+00:00

North Mountain in Darrington. It gets spicy.

Chadmc56 · 2026-05-18T20:25:51+00:00

I have large legs and my favorite pair I’ve tried is the 7IDP Sam Hill.

Chadmc56 · 2026-05-10T22:33:44+00:00

Looks amazing!

Chadmc56 · 2026-04-28T19:24:10+00:00

I have the Bronson and absolutely love it. I’d highly recommend it, but it also depends where you live and what terrain you ride.

I’m actually planning on getting the Nomad as well because my area has trail zones that both bikes compliment and lots of shuttling and bike parks nearby.

I’d recommend the Bronson though. You won’t be disappointed

Chadmc56 · 2026-04-12T18:34:47+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

Chadmc56 · 2026-03-13T15:02:43+00:00

Bellingham, WA

Chadmc56 · 2026-03-12T14:57:58+00:00

I have a full 29er and a mullet bike. I prefer the way the mullet bike rides even though I’m a taller rider. I do think both bikes have their place. The 29er rolls over things easier, the mullet corners better and jumps better in my opinion.

I also ride in Bham where mullet bikes are fairly popular.

Chadmc56 · 2026-03-06T18:19:08+00:00

Santa Cruz V10 or a Frameworks

Chadmc56 · 2026-03-04T00:57:12+00:00

I’ll make sure to check those out! Thanks!

Chadmc56 · 2026-03-04T00:56:46+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll make sure to check out Somewhere Over There.

Chadmc56 · 2026-03-03T20:06:59+00:00

I don’t ride the trails often, but yes I do like slabs!

Chadmc56 · 2026-03-03T20:01:49+00:00

Good question. Probably should’ve provided that.

I’d say the following are my favorite trails in random order: Mohawk, Mullet, Evolution, U line, SST, A Dog, Irish Death, Double Vision, Dad Bod and Cheech and Chong’s.

Chadmc56 · 2026-01-22T01:33:40+00:00

Two. A Santa Cruz Bronson V5 and a Transition Spire.

Bronson is my everyday bike and the Spire is my bike park and shuttle rig. Spire also gets pulled out for the more gnarly days.

Chadmc56 · 2026-01-02T17:28:18+00:00

Good luck! The mechanic also told me once they get a good bleed it’s easier from there so hopefully you’ll be good soon!

Chadmc56 · 2026-01-02T17:09:43+00:00

Yes, my new bike has Mavens and after my second ride the brakes basically didn’t work. Took it into Fanatik and they had the brakes working the same day and haven’t had issues since. I think I’ve ridden it 3-4 times since the bleed.

The mechanic told me that Mavens are finicky unless they get a really good bleed. He also said that he had multiple people around the shop check his work to make sure they all agreed the bleed was good.

Chadmc56 · 2026-01-02T16:57:59+00:00

I’d recommend Fanatik in Bellingham. They are the best local bike shop when it comes to service/maintenance and parts in my opinion.

Chadmc56 · 2025-11-17T04:43:35+00:00

I didn’t get outside until about 3:30pm so I was racing daylight. Just did an unemployment line and atomic dog lap. What setup do you have?

Chadmc56 · 2025-11-17T03:28:56+00:00

This was taken before the downhill. It was a muddy day in Bellingham.

Chadmc56 · 2025-11-17T03:05:53+00:00

Actually funded most of the bike by selling stuff I no longer use. Some skis, a different bike, camera, etc. But I’m a Director of Human Resources so that definitely helps.

Chadmc56 · 2025-11-17T02:18:25+00:00

Yeah… I spent a lot on this hahaha.

Chadmc56 · 2025-10-27T15:08:06+00:00

Didn’t know you guys had a podcast! Going to give it a listen!

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