Official Lourdes World Cup Thread

Hyperpower! 4/8/2015 2:50pm
4/8/2015 2:50pm
sspomer wrote:
27.5 kona operator finally? This weapon has got the #konateam pumped for the first DH World Cup of the season. #supremeoperator @srammtb @maxxistires @stansnotubes #WTB A...
27.5 kona operator finally?

Nope, Boxxer is 26.
mattstaggs 4/8/2015 4:43pm
4/8/2015 4:43pm Edited Date/Time 4/8/2015 4:44pm
Nicholast wrote:
BoXXer comes in 26 and 27.5.

https://www.sram.com/rockshox/products/boxxer-world-cup
You're able to tell by where the axle is positioned. 26 is squared off the bottom of the lower and the 27.5 is moved down a little infront of the bottom out adjustment. It's lower to give more room for the increased size wheel and tire in the arch.
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LCW 4/8/2015 5:50pm
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trex84 wrote:
Sam Hill. that is all.
+1
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sspomer 4/8/2015 9:40pm
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i've uploaded the official entries list at the link below. i did a search for "smith" and steve smith didn't show up. i haven't gone through w/ a fine-tooth comb, but sounds like he's MIA at the venue. bummer for sure. if anyone hears anything concrete, post it up here.

link to full entries list - https://p.vitalmtb.com/uploads/1593/49379_DHI_Entries.PDF

top 50 men entries for easy reference



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s.sheline 4/8/2015 10:10pm
4/8/2015 10:10pm
stoked to see what thirion, mulally, hill, and other tech specialists do here. okay, just super stoked in general.

suck a bag o' dicks, cold weather! it's DH season already!
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Scrub 4/8/2015 10:42pm
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No women from the USA, bummer
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Pininator 4/8/2015 10:46pm
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UCI isn't effing around...they don't even list the team name for Bryceland or Minnaar.

Very odd not to hear anything about Steve Smith...hope everything is ok in Chainsaw Country.
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Luke_Lu 4/8/2015 11:47pm
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Didn't see Santa Cruz Syndicate on UCI MTB team list either.
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andyg73 4/9/2015 12:02am
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I reckon Troy is going to take this one. His finesse and fitness will be perfect for this track.
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Karabuka 4/9/2015 12:07am
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Syndicate does not have elite team status this year because of UCI regulations, all team members should have same clothing (as roadies, dont forget who pulls the strings in the UCI) but everyone in the team has his own sponsors. So they created some sort of similar dresses with sponsors on identical spots following the rules but that apparently was not enough, colors should be the same as well. There was a statement on the front page of Vital by Kathy Sessler (syndicate manager) some time ago, check it for details.
fabricedemaere 4/9/2015 12:07am
4/9/2015 12:07am
I wouldn't be surprised to see a great first elite result from Loris. I saw him riding in Queenstown, he is amazing. He's pretty small and looks 14, but the power and agression in his riding... Shocked Reminds me of Troy in 2012
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Luke_Lu 4/9/2015 12:20am
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Karabuka wrote:
Syndicate does not have elite team status this year because of UCI regulations, all team members should have same clothing (as roadies, dont forget who pulls...
Syndicate does not have elite team status this year because of UCI regulations, all team members should have same clothing (as roadies, dont forget who pulls the strings in the UCI) but everyone in the team has his own sponsors. So they created some sort of similar dresses with sponsors on identical spots following the rules but that apparently was not enough, colors should be the same as well. There was a statement on the front page of Vital by Kathy Sessler (syndicate manager) some time ago, check it for details.
I know they were denied elite team status, but I thought they will at least still registered as regular MTB team. (There are two types of MTB teams.) I didn't see Syndicate listed as a regular MTB team and maybe that's why the team column is empty for Ratboy, and Minnaar. I'm wondering why they are not even registered as regular MTB team.
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Acadian 4/9/2015 4:27am
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Andrew_Zinko wrote:
No Stevie Smith and Peaty?Shocked
Peaty just had knee surgery - he won't be racing this weekend.
iceman2058 4/9/2015 6:05am
4/9/2015 6:05am
Confirmation from Devinci, Stevie Smith needs a couple more weeks until his foot will allow him to go racing again. He'll end up with a no-huck clause in his contract at this rate. He'll miss out on shredding the fresh new paint job too:



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xyian 4/9/2015 7:45am
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Looks like it says Wallace on the head tube.
Don't believe that's Stevie's bike.
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dubminion 4/9/2015 9:44am
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Is there a DH fantasy league this year like Dirt has done in years past?
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MK_ 4/9/2015 2:28pm
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dubminion wrote:
Is there a DH fantasy league this year like Dirt has done in years past?
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sideshow 4/9/2015 3:04pm
4/9/2015 3:04pm
I guess everyone is pretty excited for the WC season to start...
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sideshow wrote:
I guess everyone is pretty excited for the WC season to start...[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2015/04/09/2140/s1200_Screen_Shot_2015_04_09_at_6.03.12_PM.jpg[/img]
I guess everyone is pretty excited for the WC season to start...
Hahaha. "World Cup DH season breaks the internet!"

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