TigerTanker Posted January 18 Super tight technical terrain, wooded forest, muddy, roots, up and down hills.... I was chasing The Coug, while I'm on my Husky 300..... I'm able to keep up with him but doubt I could have passed him. I've tried that bike too, and very impressive for a "big bike" to be that capable in the hands of a skilled rider in the gnar. @cougbike Nice riding the other day buddy! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TigerTanker Posted January 18 Here's some video of Coug on his Beta. I'm on my Husky, my video. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cougbike Posted January 18 Haha I do love my Beta. Thanks for leading some great rides already and so many more good ones to come... Oh Frank is setting me up with a Tubliss as we speak.... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cougbike Posted January 18 34 minutes ago, TigerTanker said: Here's some video of Coug on his Beta. I'm on my Husky, my video. Great vid to show the Pacific North Wet. Tahuya at it's finest. We can swim but sure as hell can't boulder....yet! @TigerTanker 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shrubitup My Rides (3) Posted January 19 I think we should let Tiger into the NW Beta fold. He says he wants to replace his 300... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric72 Posted January 19 I was thinking the same thing shrub. He is looking for a big 4 stroke and i think either the 390 or 430 would fit him just fine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firffighter Posted January 19 Tiger vs the Beta trolls would be classic! WWE Royal Rumble! Yes, Tiger on a Beta is a fantastic idea! Let's make it happen! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TigerTanker Posted January 19 I’m already down for a 2018 fe450, will be picking up first week of February. But the Beta is a mighty fine bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NW_drZ Posted January 19 I think we should let Tiger into the NW Beta fold. He says he wants to replace his 300... If you struggle at Tahuya you are not Beta worthy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shrubitup My Rides (3) Posted January 19 11 minutes ago, NW_drZ said: If you struggle at Tahuya you are not Beta worthy He’s made an effort to improve! Bee sting hill or whatever, can be climbed easy but they tried to make it harder. I think he’s realized the error of his ways and is now riding elsewhere with challenge galore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firffighter Posted January 19 1 hour ago, TigerTanker said: I’m already down for a 2018 fe450, will be picking up first week of February. But the Beta is a mighty fine bike. Oh man, just because the Husky matches your heritage doesn't mean you have to buy one, lol. That'll be a great bike I'm sure, but secretly would like to see you on the Italian princess! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TigerTanker Posted January 19 2 hours ago, firffighter said: Oh man, just because the Husky matches your heritage doesn't mean you have to buy one, lol. That'll be a great bike I'm sure, but secretly would like to see you on the Italian princess! I am probably buying another bike in the next 12 months. Would love to hit some demo days for beta. The new fe450 is one bike to rule them all, but a special situation bike for extreme gnar is probably next. But I’m sick of my 2 stroke woes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firffighter Posted January 19 32 minutes ago, TigerTanker said: I am probably buying another bike in the next 12 months. Would love to hit some demo days for beta. The new fe450 is one bike to rule them all, but a special situation bike for extreme gnar is probably next. But I’m sick of my 2 stroke woes. Interesting, most would put your TE300 at the top of the heap as a go to gnar bike. You're not liking the 2-stroke? There's some guys who can rock the thumpers in the nasty terrain, but most would welcome the light weight and low end grunt of the 300. I know you've got a lot of seat time and tons of hours in the most difficult NW riding so just curious your thoughts on why not the 300 2-stroke? If I were only ridng places like Walker, Tahuya singletrack, and the high elevation stuff I'd really consider the X Trainer with an upgraded suspension. The ultimate nasty NW terrain bike. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawaiidirtrider My Rides (6) Posted January 19 On 1/18/2019 at 7:23 AM, TigerTanker said: Here's some video of Coug on his Beta. I'm on my Husky, my video. Thanks! Nice vid 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surfer-dude Posted January 19 That was pretty cool seeing somebody riding my setup (Beta 500 and GT's) thru the gnar. Now Im running a m5b on the back for YPL and Jawbone but I ran the GT fatty/dominator combo for this past year and some change. Its a great combo and DOT approved! The big girl does great in the rocks. I think it's the cheater of the all the big bore 4's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BassMan Posted January 20 I wish we had such nice wide smooth bunny trails like that around here. I would be great for the little kids and wives. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NW_drZ Posted January 20 Interesting, most would put your TE300 at the top of the heap as a go to gnar bike. You're not liking the 2-stroke? There's some guys who can rock the thumpers in the nasty terrain, but most would welcome the light weight and low end grunt of the 300. I know you've got a lot of seat time and tons of hours in the most difficult NW riding so just curious your thoughts on why not the 300 2-stroke? If I were only ridng places like Walker, Tahuya singletrack, and the high elevation stuff I'd really consider the X Trainer with an upgraded suspension. The ultimate nasty NW terrain bike. Walker is nothing like Tahuya, let’s get that straight! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firffighter Posted January 20 22 minutes ago, NW_drZ said: Walker is nothing like Tahuya, let’s get that straight! I'm aware, my point was Tiger rides GP, Teanaway, Naches, Foggy Dew, etc. all locations with gnarly steep technical terrain where most would prefer a 300 2-stroke. I've ridden Tahuya (the non mapped singletrack) and realize it doesn't have the steep obstacle laiden terrain like Walker. But, I was simply curious about the issues and not preferring the 300. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NW_drZ Posted January 20 I'm aware, my point was Tiger rides GP, Teanaway, Naches, Foggy Dew, etc. all locations with gnarly steep technical terrain where most would prefer a 300 2-stroke. I've ridden Tahuya (the non mapped singletrack) and realize it doesn't have the steep obstacle laiden terrain like Walker. But, I was simply curious about the issues and not preferring the 300. Totally man, i was just messing around. Tahuya has its place and can be fun, and I agree, 300s are great in all the places you mentioned. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shrubitup My Rides (3) Posted January 20 (edited) 29 minutes ago, NW_drZ said: Totally man, i was just messing around. Tahuya has its place and can be fun, and I agree, 300s are great in all the places you mentioned. 2 fiddy got giddy Edited January 20 by shrubitup 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
