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Have a question about anything you've read on this page?
Just Email JF@Gords.com and he'll get back to you pronto.
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Gord's Ski & Bike
2 Locations to serve you better!
[L1]
2 Donald St
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CANADA | 204.284.2952
[L2]
1765 Kenaston Blvd
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CANADA | 204.269.2952
info@Gords.com
1.877.GORDS.61
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JF and his signature orange Camelback : Photo Gavin Morrison
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What is a hydration system?
A hydration system is a way to efficiently carry and access water. Most of the products you see are worn like a backpack or a fanny-pack, and hold a reservoir full of water inside. You access the water via a bite valve positioned at the end of a delivery tube – just bite and sip. Many hydration systems are also designed to carry other gear besides water as well.
Because so many of us are limited in our leisure time, we want every experience to be the best possible. That means that we’re looking for products that help us feel better and perform better, longer, so that we can enjoy our activities to the fullest potential. Hydration systems are just that sort of product.
Why a hydration system?
Dumb question. The importance of hydration is at an all time high. You’ve probably noticed that many people are carrying water bottles with them during their daily routine. You’ve may have also noticed that more and more people are turning to hydration systems as an easy way to access their drinking water while active.
Here's the story on why you need to drink more:
You’ve felt the impact of dehydration while exercising. Maybe you’ve also felt the ongoing recovery effects the following day. But what many people don’t recognize is how too much fun on the trails or the slopes without enough water can impact you the next day. That loss of energy, fatigue and lack of endurance you experience on the second day is often the result of dehydration on the first.
1) Your body uses water to cool itself. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available.
2) Just through perspiration, you lose about 1 liter of water per hour. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available.
3) You can only absorb 1 liter of water per hour. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available.
4) Replace lost fluids. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available.
5) The best way to avoid dehydration. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems. In a nutshell, they say you will drink more because it is easy and convenient and because you have more water available. There are five studies by the American College of Sports Medicine that prove recreational and professional athletes alike stay better hydrated with CamelBak systems.
Source: Camelback.com
What hydration systems does Gord's sell?
We tried selling the blackburn packs, The North Face hydration packs, the Hydropacks... and gave up. There is a reason Camelback owns over 75% of the marker share.
So thanks to that little clause in the Gord's Policy and Proceedure manual that states "sell only what you'd buy yourself" and the "just the good stuff" and a myriad of other reasons; we sell CAMELBACK hydration systems exclusively. They are the very best in the business and in order for you to find the right one for you we have the very best selection of Camelbacks in Manitoba. Come in, slip one on and see the difference a reliable supply of liquid will do for you.
ONE MORE THING: Then there's the impact absorption of a Camelback. No, there are no studies to back this crazy claim... BUT we can only tell you that many of us have fallen backwards onto something inhospitable only to have gotten bounced off or at the very least cushionned. Some of us won't ride without them for that simple fact. Just another reason to get one.
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THE LONG TRAVEL HOLY GRAIL
What we look for most in a full-suspension bike is intuitiveness. When a bike simply does its job, no fuss no muss. Rare is the ride you just jump on and go. Rob and I share that appreciation for that particular underrated characteristic. Many 4" travel bikes deliver that "comfortable hardtail" feel, I'm no expert but I kinda believe that the drama free suspension experience of 4" bikes has something to do with the fact that, well... quite simply, there's less suspension travel... so it's more "buttoned down". Examples of solid, intuitive 4" designs are many including the Jamis Dakar and the timeless Rocky Mountain Element family of bikes.
 Getting bikes with more than 4 inches of travel to behave in that efficient, solid, yet lively way is not that easy it seems. Very few "5 inch and up" bikes that we've tested over the years managed to deliver the feel of a 4 inch bike with one or two more inches of travel. Once you get up there it seems that many bikes get wobbly knees or either get heavy in order to counter that long-travel challenge... The less-than-perfect examples simply become "squishy"
When we find that rare combination of balance, poise, comfort and efficiency it's usually very subtle. These bikes rarely jump up and shout "HEY LOOK AT ME! I DO MY JOB INTUITIVELY!" When we find a bike that blows us away we usually quietly look at each other and go "pssst! I like this bike" and ride for a bit longer until we add "hey, I think you should try this bike out, I'd like your thoughts"... all the while smiling and simply enjoying the ride.
 To say that 2007 and 2008 have been very good full-suspension test seasons would be an understatement. With 3 sweet new bikes recently inducted into Gord's Long-Travel MTB Hall-of Fame. The Jamis BAM, the Scott Genius and the very bling Commencal Meta 5.5... Joining such superlative squishy icons such as the stalwart Jamis XLT, the Ellsworth Epiphany, the Rocky Mountain SXC and the much loved Jamis XAM.
Life is pretty sweet at Gord's. How fortunate are we to have some of the very best long travel bikes that don't act like big fat spongy marshmallows. Long travel bikes that make you wonder why anyone would ride less.
 Listen, if you ride any trail, flat as it may be or steep as you can find... If you're over 19 years old and you want to keep on riding into your sixties and beyond... if you're still riding that hardtail WAKE UP! Give your head a shake. Do yourself, your body and your ass a favor, get with the times. INJECT SOME FUN in your moribund life, get a full suspension bike and join the ranks of those who do more than just ride, join the ranks of those who are having the time of their lives on their bikes, join the ranks of the living. LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO RIDE A HARDTAIL. (We should make a T-shirt!) Check out our full-suspension page HERE |
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BEST
BUILT
BIKES, PERIOD.
When bikes arrive at our door from suppliers, they're unfortunately
not assembled. We proudly employ highly qualified technicians
to carefully assemble our bikes and pay them hourly. In
fact, we're convinced our bike builds are the best in the
city. Our experienced tech shop staff guarantee it. Our
27 point quality verified assembly process ensures that
your bike will ride well and require less maintenance in
the long run. It's pretty simple: Less down time equals
more fun time.
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PHOTO ALBUM
It all started with Matt Goyer (mattgoyer.com) a good friend
and computer aficionado and JF taking pictures here and
there... Enter uber-camera-guy Gavin... Matt started hosting
out pictures on a server... Thousands and thousands of pictures
were taken, an extensive record of all our great adventures.
Unfortunately now password protected to shield the innocent.
Wanna surf the album? simply join the Gord's MTB Club, get
a free Username and Password and BAM! you're in.
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JOIN US!
We've said it before: It's all about the ride. The ride to Seven Eleven, the ride to your buddies house, the ride we call Ingolf, the ride at Panorama, Fernie, The Seine River, the ride through the monkey trails at Assiniboine Park, the ride with your 30 favorite buddies or the ride with your daughter.
Yes the bike is important. But more important than the bike is the smile on your face. So get off your butt, dust off your bike, throw on your helmet and come riding with us next season! For more information on how we can help get you out, click on the following link:
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