All Things Fort William World Cup 2017

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thedeathstar 5/15/2017 2:39pm
5/15/2017 2:39pm
Mo(n)arch wrote:
Gee definitely dislocated his hip:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUG79TNlp0b/
metadave wrote:
That's a shame. He seemed fit, fast and seemed to have a much better attitude going into this season, a bit more relaxed. The last few...
That's a shame. He seemed fit, fast and seemed to have a much better attitude going into this season, a bit more relaxed. The last few season DH fans have slagged him a big for his bad attitude, myself included, but in all the interviews so far this season he just seemed like a happier person. Hope he heals up well and keeps it up.
Now that Gee isn't a dick anymore we can feel bad that he's hurt?
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trexyz 5/15/2017 11:55pm
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Mo(n)arch wrote:
Gee definitely dislocated his hip:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUG79TNlp0b/
metadave wrote:
That's a shame. He seemed fit, fast and seemed to have a much better attitude going into this season, a bit more relaxed. The last few...
That's a shame. He seemed fit, fast and seemed to have a much better attitude going into this season, a bit more relaxed. The last few season DH fans have slagged him a big for his bad attitude, myself included, but in all the interviews so far this season he just seemed like a happier person. Hope he heals up well and keeps it up.
thedeathstar wrote:
Now that Gee isn't a dick anymore we can feel bad that he's hurt?
Tbh I don't understand all this hate about Gee. He's a top class athlete, always a podium contender. You don't know the guy, you can't say that he's a dick after a 5 minute interview...A dislocated hip is a serious injury, it takes some time to be fully recovered. I hope to see the guy back on podium Smile
iceman2058 5/27/2017 8:00am
5/27/2017 8:00am
Fresh new lid for Mr. Hart:


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sspomer 5/31/2017 11:31am
5/31/2017 11:31am
Entry list of riders for Ft. William
- 144 Elite Men, Sam Hill is on there (YES!)
- 34 Elite Women and 8 Junior Women. the bummer is that not one is from the U.S.
- 47 Junior Men







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LTrumpore 5/31/2017 12:01pm
5/31/2017 12:01pm
Some big names relegated to B practice after last round's rainout, and even more in the unfamiliar position of being unprotected in qualies. The latter could end some title hopes for good if they run into trouble and don't make the finals. At least there will be something to talk about besides wheels size?
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thom9719 5/31/2017 12:31pm
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The YOB column is interesting. Minnaar is the oldest competitor, born in 81, Mick Hannah is 2nd oldest in 83. Lots of young talent. The future looks promising!
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DubC 5/31/2017 2:21pm
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Can someone address 27.5 vs 29 wheel aerodynamics and drag when attempting to cut thru a midge swarm? Seems like smaller wheels will win out? Keep your chin's up boys... ;-)
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grinch 5/31/2017 4:49pm
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Sam going for the dbl rainbow
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loganm2977 5/31/2017 10:02pm
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It's going to be another big "shake up" this weekend. I hope the current top ten enjoyed it while it lasted, they're almost all about to get put into the wall.
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iceman2058 6/1/2017 6:33am
6/1/2017 6:33am Edited Date/Time 6/1/2017 8:58pm
For now, only Jack Moir and Dean Lucas will be on the 29er protos.
iceman2058 6/1/2017 6:40am
6/1/2017 6:40am Edited Date/Time 6/1/2017 8:15am
Here's a look at the new section of Fort Bill track, we'll have lots more details for you in the upcoming trackwalk slideshow.


Photo by Sven Martin


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profro 6/1/2017 6:49am
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I have looked that start list over and over and I don't see Sam Hill on there. Do I need glasses?

EDIT: Double columns. Damn it! Yes, I need glasses.
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sspomer 6/1/2017 9:38am
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we have a 9 min interview with loic i'm workign on right now!
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sspomer 6/1/2017 9:56am
6/1/2017 9:56am
stay tuned.



app-uncture 6/1/2017 10:38am
6/1/2017 10:38am
^^^ so ghetto! we'll just glue 0.75 of an inch of carbon on the end and it'll be fine...
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sspomer 6/1/2017 10:50am
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loic has thought it through.

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steve45 6/1/2017 11:31am
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Much respect for Loic!
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LTrumpore 6/1/2017 12:26pm
6/1/2017 12:26pm
app-uncture wrote:
^^^ so ghetto! we'll just glue 0.75 of an inch of carbon on the end and it'll be fine...
Carbon and glue is what the rest of the frame is made of, several individually molded sections of carbon and glue attached to each other with yet more glue. Would be surprised if that top layer you can see in the pic isn't simply for aesthetics though.
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Alex1 6/1/2017 5:07pm
6/1/2017 5:07pm
Is Aaron running a lock out remote switch for his rear shock? There is an extra cable near his left grip.
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sspomer 6/1/2017 8:17pm
6/1/2017 8:17pm
Alex1 wrote:
Is Aaron running a lock out remote switch for his rear shock? There is an extra cable near his left grip.
he might be. he was trying some stuff he wouldn't talk about at the US open

check the levers and cables (and the telemetry)


from this story - http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/The-U-S-Open-of-Mountain-Biking-is-Bac…
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Kyle_Dimock 6/2/2017 9:14am
6/2/2017 9:14am
No Vital OTB?

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