Hard Enduro Hosers

Kyle and Alex discuss team budget caps in enduro, Triumph's exciting news and bike choices. 

Responding to a listeners request we do our best to describe how we think we ride. We cover some basic root recover; loading and unloading the tire. Then we move on to practical wheelies, zaps, jog jumps, higher centering and BIG logs. Listen in!

Alex and Kyle go for a ride with Dave Anderson then talk bikes, tires, tracks and Terrace, BC. Listen in!

What kills a ride for you? Kyle and Alex talk about some of the traps you can fall into that such the joy out of a ride or season and discuss some tips to keep it fun and not take it to serious. 

In this episode Kyle and Alex discuss jetting and how it effects power delivery and rideability. 

Kyle runs us through a list of nearly free mods he has done to his bike to see if they'll make it past an automotive engineer. Turns out he's onto something and these really are mods you actually should do!  Here is the list to remind you after the show!  Silicone shifter lever end Keihin carb fuel bowl drain holes  DDS clutch easier pull lever  Silicone the bolt hole on the top of the chain slider  Cable from neg. battery to starter  Stator side wet mod (Bendix Bikes)  Upper Carb hoses into air box/up high  Chain master link clip on inside  Hockey tape on levers for cold weather  steering stops! Small feet brake tip hack

Kyle and Alex discussion suspension terms and how they actually relate to the trail; high speed vs low speed settings, valving, and clickers. What's really going on it there. Tune in and find out!

Kyle and Alex discuss coming out of hibernation, tinkering on bikes over the winter, tires, and the seasons outlook. 

Looking for that next bike, or even your first bike? We break down bikes into categories based riding styles and terrain, then Kyle gives examples of bikes to buy for each style. Categorizes include Dual Sporters, Hobbyists, Single Track Slayers, Hard Enduro Hecklers, Mighty Minis, and Beginner Bombers

What do you know about your tires? We believe they the interface between your bike and the ground through which all of your ride inputs must flow. Listen as we discuss the certifications, styles and sizes of tires with enduro riding in mind. 

We connect with Jason Hamborg after being inspired by his Instagram content! In this episode we talk to Jason about his riding inspiration, motivation, bike setup, favorite gear and riding areas. During the interview Jason chose to give his "Social Shout-out" to a western Canadian moto account @dirtbike_scene! Be sure to check them out and give them a follow.  Jason also added a pair of interesting songs to our Pump-up Compilation on Spotify Follow Jason on Instagram @innowayfamous Subscribe and check us out @hardendurohosers for updates on new episodes

Are electric enduro's a viable option??? Electric Motion vs KTM vs Atla! Plus more speculation on KTM's acquisition of GASGAS. 

Did we witness the end of Gasgas? Tune in to find out more about the rise and fall of Gasgas by 2 entrepreneurs.  We cover every thing from their humble early beginnings to the absorption into the KTM power group brand. 

The rules are simple; the bike must be new, the deal must be on kijiji AND you have to outfit it to complete the Northern BC Enduro Race Series! All parts must come from Fort Nine. Tune in the find out what deals the boys were able to track down! Leave us a voice message if we missed something critical to the success of the series! 

First let us apologize for the terrible audio! That menacing Technology! We're sorry for your ears, but stick with us! This in an introductory episode, and the audio gets much better from here!