Ya, you definitely need to come to Squamish and experience the trails in the vid. All the trails have smooth lines. For sure an AM will smooth the rocky sections even more but this Element would definitely be an awesome ride for the real XC rides here. Forgot: This bike looks pretty awesome for an XC.

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Ya, I never had that problem. Actually when I originally ordered, I even got it for free shipping. It was the next day that geoman changed their ordering process because I snuck through that glitch. That is a bright ass combo pack right there. I run with just the original single on my bars because i can't afford another yet, but would like helmet mounted one too so i have one to change the dimension of lighting. next one i do get, simply on cost alone is: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.44459#open%20full%20view if it breaks i can order 3 more before covering some of these $400 setups. but it's winter time so, depends on how much you can wait.

i am well into a second season of the MagicShine lights and they have been fantastic. I couldn't afford a second set, but will definitely get one soon. Got them from GeoManGear who opens and tests every light before shipping to customers. While not the 900 lumens it is rated, but more around 600-700. nonetheless these are damn bright lights for under $100. I live in Squamish and you need good lights in those trails. While I would love a niterider and their faster charging times (the magicshine takes a good 4 hours to charge fully for me), the cost of the cheaper light and performance of it has been well worth it. As mentioned you can get it from DealExtreme for free shipping for under $80 USD, BUT it takes a long time to deliver.

holy mofo, skimmin through some of your shit and there some spoiled ppl. good on ya! as for me, got me some fox gloves, sox and helly hansen undershirt for the night rides. it's fricken cold right now!