Downhill Mountain Biking At Snow Summit In Big Bear

[@RobertKuhns-yw8tp]

This is crazy! I am 13 and this is the stuff I love! Like 5-8 foot jumps. And wood jumps!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Big bear is great, and they make it better every year.

[@rvillegas85]

Awesome super excited! Any do's and donts you might recommend

[@rvillegas85]

Awesome! Coming up from Arizona in September needed some info on the trails. Pretty mucb answered what I needed...thanks!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You're welcome. Check the website before you leave to see how many trails are open. The should have at least one more by then.

[@rvillegas85]

Sweet will do...thanks...so its pretty much a constant downhill to the bottom of the lifts..

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. It's all downhill. You only need to pedal if you want to go faster.

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

Your best video yet

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@POVTwins]

Damn! For beginners, you guys are good! Have you guys done stuff like this before??

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. My son rides BMX on skateboard ramps and at skate parks, so he's used to big air. He was the one with the camera on his head shooting this video. I've been riding motorcycles for years and recently started riding dirtbikes. On this course, you have to just trust the bike, don't brake too much, and stay in the middle of the trail. I was pretty scared the first couple of runs, but my son says he wasn't.

[@mallkrawlerz620]

Those are really good prices.

[@hoohoohoblin]

They really are. They’ve raised them quite a bit since then. If you register on their website more than three days in advance, they’ll give you a discount.

[@PavBryan]

Inspiring :)

[@cortlandtravis2200]

What was the total amount you paid for the downhill bike rental And does it come with the all day lift ticket

[@hoohoohoblin]

Here are the current prices. They include a lift ticket. www.snowsummit.com/summer/bike-park/bike-rentals

[@da12641]

Word.., trying to tell my noobs buddy you can't go here with your Walmart/Target bike. Long story short I refused to take them. Anyways, for beginners ya'll ride better than some of the riders up there...myself included. One of the best SS summer bike park review actually.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. People who don't know mountain bikes think that if it looks like a mountain bike, you can ride it down a mountain. They don't understand just how much stronger a real mountain bike is, and how much good quality suspension makes a difference. When I was in college, I tried going mountain biking with my friends on a bike I bought for $25 at a garage sale. The handlebars broke on a long bumpy descent, and I had to carry the bike all the way back up to the top and wait for them to come get me when they were done. I do hope Snow Summit finishes their green beginner trail soon. That will give less experienced riders a chance to learn on an easier trail.

[@JezzLundkvist]

No beginner trail, shit! I thought that was the first thing to build on any ski-resort/mountain bike area. Sure I don't ride those, but they are nice to do a warm up run on.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yeah! They were working on building a beginner trail, so they might have one by now.

[@FLAMINGPICKLES]

can you do these trails without a rear suspension?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I saw people doing it on hard tail bikes, so it is possible.

[@FLAMINGPICKLES]

alright i should be fine if i don't case a jump i think2

[@mathieumanimbo3238]

It's hard but like he said you would die. But no supspension will hurt your hands and arms

[@FLAMINGPICKLES]

i actually just got back. didn't hit the bike park but had a TON of fun riding local trails like Rock Creek, Downtown, and the one that dumps you at the fault line next to Downtown. I'm really feeling it without a rear suspension but it is do-able. if i go to the bike park next time i might just sack up and rent a dual suspension bike

[@robval1308]

Can you bring your own bike up there?

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Robert Valdes Yes! Most people do.

[@robval1308]

+hoohoohoblin thanks!

[@ArmoredRabbit]

Its only 139 for bike and full lift all day????? Plus insurance and gear? What was your total not including housing or hotel, just for the bikes and stuff

[@hoohoohoblin]

Jhaas42 It was 139 for the bike and gear. The freeride bikes are cheaper and work well too. I think we paid an extra $30 for insurance on the bikes. This is optional, but we're glad we got it because we broke the shifter and bent a brake rotor when we crashed. More info is on their website. www.snowsummit.com/summer/bike-park/downhill-bike-park

[@ArmoredRabbit]

***** they are all well maintained and in good condition right? I won't be riding some clunky bike that's been half destroyed going down that hill right?

[@hoohoohoblin]

They are in good shape.

[@mathieumanimbo3238]

I just did it and did fall 2 twice well the 2nd time I went I did everything ok

[@hoohoohoblin]

Mathieu Manimbo Cool. I fractured two of my ribs that day but otherwise had a great time. It's a great course.

[@mathieumanimbo3238]

yea on the first table top i flew but panicked and fell flat on my stomach and got bruises on my side

[@Darkstryk02]

How would a specialized be on this kind if thing?

[@hoohoohoblin]

It depends on the model. You would want a full suspension freeride or downhill bike.

[@Darkstryk02]

so my hardrock wouldnt be much use then.. Thanks anyway:)

[@JezzLundkvist]

Shafi Haque An Hardrock is not recommended in trails like these. =) And a disc-brake is needed as well.

[@tresmanko8824]

Cool

[@hoohoohoblin]

Indeed!

[@Digiornoflocka]

so what happened when you broke the bike? you just didn't get your deposit back?

[@hoohoohoblin]

You don't get the deposit back either way, so I guess it is more of an insurance fee than a damage deposit. We broke the shifter and bent one of the brake rotors, so I'm glad we paid for the insurance. I expected a $6,500 downhill racing mountain bike to be tougher, but maybe really good riders never fall down.

[@POVTwins]

***** yea that shifter cost like thirty bucks. It's the baseline one. The best one of that brand is wayyyyy more

[@vincentmasonyaegeredwards4967]

if you have a bike from like target....you will die ...best line ever I have been riding in Big Bear for a couple of years now I love the park and am always looking for people to ride with I'm younger so if your son wants to shred with me and my buddy just say so love to expand the sport

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Vincent/Mason Yaeger/Edwards Thanks. I appreciate the offer. We haven't been back there since then. I fractured my ribs in a crash that day. My son has gotten really serious about BMX. Check out his channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3e1qqx9oLeFqNE

[@vincentmasonyaegeredwards4967]

+hoohoohoblin I think that's the wrong link? And check out our channel :)

[@afforestation5106]

you paid $6500 for that thing???

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Afforestation 5 No. I rented it. It handles like a motocross motorcycle.

[@afforestation5106]

+hoohoohoblin I race mountain bikes professionally and I can tell you that they are not like MX bikes! they have wide handlebars and short stems and big suspension travel for the same reason though!

[@FlowHowler]

Hmmm...it could be a good way to learn how to jump with dirtbikes O.o

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. I wasn't planning on going off any jumps that morning, but it was the only way down the mountain. My son is much better at it than I am.

[@FlowHowler]

Was watching again the clip and was thinkin that mountain biking seems much more safe than skiing, i'm not actually so great on the snow, just do it once or 2 times per year but except for the open face helmet (if you get one) you don't have anything to protect yourself and it seems to me that the speed you can reach on those bikes is quite similar to the one you reach on the snow...i must try that if i find a place where they rent everything ^^

[@tyler2260]

Haha "pretty challenging" these are some of the easiest bike trails in the world some don't even consider them downhill trails

[@loadsled]

Because everyone is uber skilled at mtb :sarcasm:

[@afforestation5106]

lol yeah

[@rvillegas85]

Awesome super excited! Any do's and donts you might recommend

[@hoohoohoblin]

We stayed at the cheapest hotel in Big Bear, and I'd recommend paying a little more for a better hotel. It was terrible, except that it was close to downtown and Snow Summit. Check out these reviews. None of these people are exaggerating. @Hotel_Review-g32074-d2038724-Reviews-Knights_Inn_Big_Bear_Lake-Big_Bear_Region_California.html

[@rvillegas85]

This helps tons because we were debating what hotel to stay at..what hotel did u stay at so I know to stay away..lol

[@hoohoohoblin]

The Knight's Inn is the place to avoid.

[@rvillegas85]

Oh okay I saw that one haha will do...I was looking at some in the village.