E- bike on the biggest jumps in Whistler.

I brought my E-bike into the Whistler bike park for the first time. The e bike is a 2022 Norco Range VLT. It has 29 inch wheels and a 900 Wh battery. You don't see many E-bikes in the park. I would rather ride my regular bike for the simple fact that E-bikes are expensive, and bike parks are really hard on bikes. The benefits of the E-bike are mostly negated by having a lift. I did find it easier or at least more confidence inspiring to ride my heavy e-bike on the crabapple hits because I think it feels more stable when compared to my Commencal Clash. Whistler's jumps are big enough that a 29er feels great on all of the jump lines. The biggest jump in whistler is a 58 foot table top on Carbapple Hits. The jump is where the world championship whip-offs are held every year during crankworx. You come into the lip with a lot of speed. the thought of whipping off of the jump is scary. Props to the competitors of that event.

[@jasonkirksmith2963]

Great video. I was blown away at how fast you are riding the range down them tracks.

[@rodspov1915]

Man. Wow, what a great video. Loved how smooth those runs were. The bike was solid. Please post more with the ebike. I have one and I will be taking to Whistler next time, this changed my perspective!

[@samsherwoodrides]

Thanks, will do. I have a different E-bike now, but I'll be sure to film some stuff on it.

[@andrewfife8437]

Awesome! I'll probably have an ebike next time I'm up there. Sweet riding man.

[@simonhill4021]

Good man, I only got into MTB 12 months ago and ended up getting an emtb. I'm older so wanted something easier on the climbs, can feel the weight but I watched Danny MacAskill and saw how he could throw it around so I approached the emtb differently and got more physically with it. I give it more muscle to throw it around now. As another commenter mentioned motorx, I think emtb is is an inbetweener for riding technique.

[@samsherwoodrides]

That's great! I can also feel the weight, but like you said, you can adjust to it.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Pretty nuts on a heavy bike.

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Holy Faaak!!! My gosh, I would have gone otb baby!!!👏👏👏👏👏👌🏼

[@larrybowles5495]

Wow! That’s all sorts of nuts and impressive!

[@echidna1263]

I have the exact same bike. Upgraded zeb Ultimate 2023 and fox x2 factory rear shock. Wish I could ride it like that😂

[@mlanerealestate]

Could you take the battery out for park riding?

[@samsherwoodrides]

Not on that one. It's a bit of work to get the battery out. Only one I know of that you can is the Transition Relay. It's not a full power E-bike, but my friend has one and keeps up ok. He has to work a bit harder on the climbs.

[@lpja2326]

I was searching on the net if it was possible to ride an ebike DH , got my answer 😮

[@zebgersonde]

Me wondering why this man only has 115 subscribers. Great video man!!

[@samsherwoodrides]

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment!

[@KODAKMOMNT]

Nice Video and Thanks For Sharing... Got a Range VLT C2 on order, should be here in mid June... Got a few nice upgrades to bolt on when it arrives.

[@christian__sullivan]

AWESOME vid Sam! watching from Australia! :)

[@yi-vanstudenov464]

in my opinion i don't get why people are scared of the last jump, the stepdown before scares me instead, i found that you have to really give the stepdown a good pull otherwise you nose dive, the last jump is by far the best jump on earth.

[@rataflas]

Great stuff here. Done Crabapple and DM on an Enduro bike, do you feel more stable with the added weight from the ebike? How does the ebike handle berms and landings weight may make it feel harsher 🤷🏻‍♂️?

[@samsherwoodrides]

Id say it feels a little more stable in the air. The landings are more stable if its a good landing, but if you come up short or go long, you can feel the added weight. Big bike park corners aren't an issue, but if its tight and steep, you feel the weight.

[@mtb4vets47]

Some of us who are wanting to pull the pin on the same bike all probably asking the same question... How the bike look, ride and sound after all the big hits. Still holding up to the bike it's supposed to be?

[@samsherwoodrides]

It held up well until I sold it. Now I have a Transition Repeater. The Transition is more lively feeling on jumps. The Norco does better on fast tech. It's more of a monster truck. But I think the Repeater is more fun for the riding I do most.

[@NOWWATTFPV]

Very nice.!! That whip on the 58 footer stylish!!! 🤘🤘

[@duggan2284]

Hey bud! Sick riding! What size frame is the bike and how tall are you? Just about to pull the pin on the same bike.

[@samsherwoodrides]

I'm 5'10", 1.78 meters. It's a medium. I've since sold it and now have a Transition Repeater. Both are fun. If you like jumping and bouncing around, the repeater is better. If you like rock gardens and going fast, the Range is better.

[@99MrJ99]

Ive got the range A2 and its been incredible for DH tracks, If I had 200mm front rear that would be most ideal but its honestly super close to a dh bike in feeling. Very planted and very fast. Gotta show the people the weight doesn't matter 😅 cheers

[@jbdbsb]

Just seeing this. Awesome due. Love my Range VLT, The Beast. Whistler is a bucket list item for me.

[@jam-_-372]

enjoyed the video, all of the filming was smooth and lots of jumps. Definitely deserve more subscribers

[@samsherwoodrides]

Cheers, thank you for watching.

[@benriding8678]

Great riding and video!

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

Great vid! And ride. Considering an E Bike.

[@samsherwoodrides]

Nice, I don't regret buying mine. I still like having the regular bike, but I feel like I can do anything on the E-bike that I can do on the regular bike. Maybe a bit more sluggish/cumbersome in tighter trails and jumps, but you get used to it.

[@jonjohnson102]

Have you tried the yeti 160e?

[@samsherwoodrides]

No, I’ve only tried the norco, a transition, and a trek.

[@masonthomson3487]

this guy deserves more subscribers.

[@samsherwoodrides]

Thank you! Appreciate it.

[@dannywild100]

freaking awesome man !! i just bought the scott ransom eride it is so much fun

[@samsherwoodrides]

Awesome, they're a blast!

[@pamelaleveton909]

Cool vid what ebike is that I've never seen it before

[@canieto1]

Norco range vlt c2

[@pamelaleveton909]

@@canieto1 thanks

[@WilliamEllison]

so fun. Wish it wasn't winter.

[@samsherwoodrides]

Same, currently looking outside at a coating of ice on every surface.

[@mtbcolorado2981]

Subbed! I wish I lived closer to whistler, fortunately I have trestle in my state lol

[@samsherwoodrides]

Thank you! I hope to ride Trestle this summer.

[@rerikm]

I'm new here. Just wondering if twisting the handlebar eveytime you jump is necessary or is just your style?

[@samsherwoodrides]

It's sort of an automatic response to try and not be stiff in the air. Also just trying to learn how to do bigger whips. Whips are mostly just for looks, but there is an awkward stage when they don't quite look stylish. But it's necessary to keep doing them to learn big ones.

[@mikaelsletteng22]

nice vid man. I'm subscribing after this, and hoping for lots more. the filming is awesome.

[@samsherwoodrides]

Thank you!👍

[@anchor_twentytwo]

Awesome shred👍 Which E-bike do ride?

[@samsherwoodrides]

That one was the Norco Range. Now I ride the Transition Repeater.

[@Frank-gp6qr]

Ebikes at mountain bike parks... like bringing sand to the beach... LOLWTF, COME'ON KZbin!!!

[@samsherwoodrides]

ha, yeah sorta. But if you want to hit a line like crabapples, I can do it 5 times in a row quick without getting cold waiting in a line.

[@JwallzMTB]

holy hell those burms look chewed up.

[@samsherwoodrides]

They were rough. No rain and I think the trail crews were mostly on creekside trying to get it dialed since fitzimmons will be closed next season.

[@toddfathermtb6942]

I liked your line into the big hip on DM!

[@samsherwoodrides]

Thank you, that hip is always a little scary to me. I could never get myself to commit to hitting it as big as I wanted to.

[@toddfathermtb6942]

@@samsherwoodrides your line is just so clean and direct. No need to worry about what angle you’re taking, or adjusting at last second. Looks like you sent it pretty damn good🤟. Gonna have to try it next summer.

[@stoka7a882]

Isn't it a bit uncomfortable doing whips with a heavy bike like that?

[@samsherwoodrides]

It's not as bad as you would think. If I were more daring, I could have thrown it out a lot more. The bike was not the limiting factor in whip size here. You don't notice the weight as much when you are in the air. It's more noticeable on the landings, in the corners, and when braking down hill. You feel it a bit in the air, but the heavy battery and motor are low in the frame, so it helps keep the center of gravity lower.

[@johnnyvivic8730]

Not any more uncomfortable than doing it on a dirt bike, and motocross is basically where whips started in the first place.

[@Idiotic.behavior.facility]

Yea I’m my opinion if your an experienced rider and above 120lbs the added weight to the bike will not make a difference. I personally don’t have one but have rented them at parks and within a run you can get used to it and do exactly what you can with a pedal bike

[@steve4296]

Great video. I've had a Levo for just about a year now and wouldn't trade back to an analog bike. I've been riding for decades and have never had this much fun on a mountain bike.

[@benriding8678]

@@steve4296 me neither! Been riding ebikes since early 2018 and have taken a lot of arrows, evil eye and BS for a long time. Glad to see sooo many people finally coming around to accepting ebikes. I haven't ridden my analog bike ever since and why would I.

[@Thedoug369]

Don't know many tricks do ya? Same same over and over...and over

[@samsherwoodrides]

Haha yep, one trick pony!

[@andyramz2703]

Great video but please dont take my comment personal , to all the mountain guys out there please dont allowed this electric crap to creep in , seems to be its getting everywhere nobody wanna put in pedal work anymore , please

[@canieto1]

You do realize you’re commenting on a video taken at a lift accessed bike park where the vast majority ride a lift to the top, meaning zero pedaling, correct?

[@andyramz2703]

@@canieto1yea i meant having electric stuff out there , maybe im old school and new gens new ways and new gadgets , will take over i guess now its more comfort in everything , i guess no pain no gain its a thing off the past

[@mosaclipz6549]

@@andyramz2703 don’t worry 90% of people under 60 ride normal mtb. All high level races and sponsorships are also only standard bikes.

[@andyramz2703]

@@mosaclipz6549 thanks man , i appreciated reply im assuming u understood wat im trying to say nothing agains ur video ur rad electric or any waz just my 2 cents be safe

[@Idiotic.behavior.facility]

He obviously has not riden one yet

[@rmtwofiftyzmann]

damn nice riding...

[@samsherwoodrides]

Thanks!