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Not saying it's not mullet, I'd just reserve my judgment until more info is provided.
'Ok,I'll try and clear a few things up, NO BS, just facts, hope it can help. The supplemnet in question in this case is BPM labs "the one" which if you want to look it up. Now states Higenamine in the ingredients list, but in older versions, and in the tub in this case was listed as Nandina Domestica (fruit extract) and the oxilofrine component is still labelled as Synephrine HCL. Things get tricky when you type these ingredients into the WADA search and not a single result comes up, which tells you everything is OK. So we had to dive a bit deeper into finding out how these things got in our systems, and when we did, we found of that many ingredients have many different variations, and names, which is what has caught us out. We also found out since learning the hard way, just how prevalent these ingredients are in off the shelf pre workout drinks, which is a bit scary when you first hand find out the consequences, and how unregulated products with these ingredients are. Even a teenager could walk in to a supplement store and buy this, no questions asked. I've also since learned that 1 in 5 off the shelf pre workout drinks (in Australia at least) have something banned in them. Everything i've mentioned above had to be proven beyond doubt to the AFLD (french anti doping) theres no corruption, or loopholes, or lawyers spin put on it. Just facts and real consequences. So i'll put my hand up all day long and say im guilty of negligence. MY mindset was that I'v never sought anything performance enhancing, and Ive never had an issues with the Dozens and Dozens of in and out of competition doping tests ive had, so all will be good. I git a bit too relaxed with the whole process, I never thought there was any chance I could ever be in this situation, yet here we are. A moment of Negligence yes, premeditated cheaters, hell NO!!!! Maybe ask yourself, would you ever think you need to do extensive study and research, on every ingredient of every thing you ever put in your body? Combine that with what I said above, and hopefully you get a clearer picture of how this very unfortunate situation has come to be. Possibly the main reason i'm writing this is the amount of uneducated and downright false comments here. Some of you really should be a bit more careful with your wild assumptions and accusations. There are real people on the other side of this. Its obvious that many just want to be hateful and drag people down, and that's pretty sad. When road cycling and in Particular Lance Armstrongs name gets thrown in the ring, WOW, are you serious??? Consider the things iv'e mentioned, and maybe think again. People all seem to think theres some kind of Magic pill out there, that will take them from weekend warrior to world class level podium guy. Nobody stops to think that maybe the 25+ hours a week spent training, in the gym, on the bike, not going out with your friends, 5am starts, the constant crahses, injuries and sacrifices, has a bit more to do with it. The work that goes in is simply incomprehendable to most, and it's what makes the difference. Everyone who trains and competes at that level understands that, Which I would say is the main reason no other pros have spoken up about this. Mistakes were made, and we're both paying the biggest price for that. It's added more stress to my life, on an already extremely stressful time. So maybe take the time to consider both sides of the equation before spreading some uneducated hate, and misinformation.
It’s a mullet.
Or it could well be that FMD is testing both the mullet and full 29er setups (as they should) and then decide in the coming weeks which one Tahnee will race on for the season.
Given the Tahnee picture, given the top tube angle, the same linkage isn't really possible since the shock will have to be mounted lower in the frame. Going off that one photo.
Taking measurements from pictures is a great way to make wrong assumptions.
And once again, I'm not saying it's not a mullet. And I'm not saying it is. I'm saying do t jump to conclusions from one photo where you can see only 2 cm of the rear tyre and don't know the position and orientation of the camera. Besides the above point, the horizon could be off a bit too with the camera rotated counter clockwise around the axis through the lens. That would expose more of the front and less of the rear wheel.
This is just part of what canyon can do for team tannee. Maybe it’ll help her go faster, who knows. But 100% mullet!
Walter Sobchak
My next thought was perhaps he'd go to Devinci to fill Oton's spot?
Anyway, isn't Graves banned from competition this year to some extent? Or is that up? I honestly don't remember. Isn't it possible he's not been picked up? He's an unreal athlete, and I have an incredible amount of respect for him, but he's also on the older end of the spectrum, and nobody knows where he'll slot in the ever crazy level of competition that is the EWS.
It'd make the most sense to me that a brand would pick him up in a capacity that is similar to Nigel or Jerome. Maybe he can run a team, still race the EWS with less emphasis on results and more on management, product dev., and coaching younger riders.
I have no idea, just guessing. Anyway, best of luck to the most savage of riders out there..
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JARED “GRUBBY” GRAVES RETURNS TO RACING ROOTS WITH YETI CYCLES
(Golden, Colo.) – Yeti Cycles announced today they have signed legendary rider Jared Graves. Graves raced for the Yeti program for over a decade where he won a World Championship in 4X, an Enduro World Series overall title, took a World Championship bronze in DH on a trail bike, and represented Australia in the Olympics as a BMX rider.
“The Yeti crew is like family, so it feels very comfortable to be back,” said Graves. “They’re a small company, focused on product development and committed to making bikes that help racers go faster. Yeti doesn't compromise. It’s only the best and their passion for the sport is unmatched. Those are traits we share.”
Graves’ new role will be as a Yeti ambassador. His race schedule includes select Enduro World Series events and he also has plans to compete in some unexpected races yet to be announced. “I still feel like I have some good racing left in me, and a little bit to prove. After a very difficult year-and-a-half personally, I’m looking forward to racing and working with Yeti again,” Graves said. His new role will also focus on mentoring and coaching the younger Yeti riders.
“We’re stoked to have Jared back in the family,” said Chris Conroy, president of Yeti Cycles. “In my mind, he’s one of the best bike racers of all time. His work ethic and commitment to the sport will set an example for our younger riders. We’re excited to see him riding a Yeti again.”
According to Yeti’s vice president and engineer, Steve Hoogendoorn, “Jared was an integral part of developing Yeti’s early race bikes, including the 303 DH, DJ, 4X, limited edition BMX frame, SB66, and SB6. He’ll contribute immediately to our product development process and we’re happy to have him back.”
About Yeti
Founded in 1985, Yeti Cycles makes race-bred, obsessively engineered, masterfully crafted mountain bikes proven by the fastest riders in the most demanding conditions. Based in Golden, Colorado, Yeti is owned and staffed by riders who are more likely to be out riding the company’s latest creation than sitting in a conference room. Visit www.yeticycles.com to learn more.
Would an e-bike race be unexpected?
The point is, yaw is not insignificant in aero...
And tuck can be a good strategy in some cases. I flew past people on the gravel roads doing the mehavalanche last year by tucking with others gingerly pedalling.
Wind tunnel is a pr stunt. Just like suspension logging for everyone bar one is a head game.
And it still a mullet.
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