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welp, no need for coffee this morning! that was intense!
@t-dawg, where's this slowmo of gee's crash?
Wind has always been an issue. Hitting big stuff like that, wind always makes things tough.
The reason it is more pronounced now is the TV schedule. There have always been delays due to wind and judging but 10 years ago, it was not broadcast live and less time restrictions on the riders to drop so everyone was able to get 2 runs.
The IG post looks like it's in slow mo from how long he hangs in the air. Insane how long he is in the air.. you can almost see the effects of wind and such as he drifts down.
the comments on that other website are too funny, they probably still wear a mask when they leave their house.
Nukeproof has a rider at Rampage for the first time ever, check out this super sick custom Dissent they created for DJ Brandt:
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We're sending DJ Brandt to Red Bull Rampage with a one-of-a-kind Nukeproof Dissent downhill bike inspired by DJ's favorite hip-hop groups. Flatbush Zombies, $uicideboy$, and Mac Miller adorn the hand-painted freeride rig. This Dissent carbon frame features a bold design, incorporating Flatbush Zombies lyrics throughout its frame. Huge thanks to Jonathan Bradley at Elite Refinish for the excellent paintwork. The bike's striking graphics pay homage to the street aesthetic while maintaining a sleek and functional build, ensuring it's not only visually distinctive but also Rampage-ready. With a smoked-out paintjob, this bike brings DJ’s unique style to the world's biggest freeride event.
DJ BRANDT'S RAMPAGE DISSENT
Frame: Nukeproof Dissent Carbon 297
Fork: Marzocchi Bomber 58 27.5 - Compression one click out from closed, Wolf Tooth 10mm headset extender
Shock: Marzocchi Bomber Air - Rebound three out from closed
Wheels: RaceFace Atlas 27.5
Front tire: Kenda Pinner 2.4x27.5 - 36ish psi, no inserts
Rear tire: Kenda Prototype 2.4x27.5 - 39ish psi, no inserts
Bars: RaceFace Atlas 795mmx35mm
Stem: RaceFace Atlas Direct Mount
Seat: SDG Errant Howla
Grips: Sensus Swayze
Pedals: Sensus Crue
Drivetrain: Shimano Saint
Cranks: Shimano Saint
Brakes: Shimano Saint, 203mm rotors
The art is by Nukeproof graphic designer Ryan McCann and the paint is by Jonathan Bradley at Elite Refinish.
Nobody makes the most gnarly $hit look as easy to guineapig as Brendog! #allhailbrendog
MIND. BLOWN.
More on Brendog's bike here: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/rampage-bike-check-brendan-….
Yeah, Brendog's guinnea of the canyon was insane. Can't wait to see some riders hit the battleship. Bren's run is stacking up to be iconic.
brendog yes!
I have zero desire to fact check what you just typed.
I just want to believe that sequence of sentences is so far past being able to B.S.
You just provided us with the ESPN Sports Science breakdown of Rampage.
Fantastic. Spomer...he needs to write the article. Gotta make it happen. New weekly column.
Gee's idea of injuries that are 'not to bad tho' is different than most
Happy to hear he's on the mend and sounds like he'll make a full recovery. What a beast.
I worry that he walks around with a thumb up but doesn't even know his hand is doing it.
It's just an unconscious tick at this point.
But seriously...love that dude, but I feel guilty even watching a post of his any more.
Like I'm the one jinxing him.
i work in orthopedics, and while his injuries aren't trivial, they don't seem awful (based on the minimal information he has shared)
And I can already see Brendog got robbed comments as it might happen with 20% being tricks and people are already throwing double backflips in training. In the other sites video Bender said it as it is: "This part of the course is slopestyle, that one is freeride". Both being in the same competition makes is practically impossible to judge equaly/fairly. I believe that the Brendogs line represents what rampage is all about, his battle is with the mountain, not the judges.
Bienve paying his dues:
I landed to flat once when a crank snapped onto my chest. Strain from tensing up so hard to brace for the crash (which cracked my 2nd rip across from my heart) caused me to tear tissue in my throat and cough blood.
Got checked for a punctured lung but was like him. Fine, but just couldn't talk from straining my throat so hard in the impact tensing up.
dj brandt vlog
godziek vlog (in his native tongue w/ subtitles). he's so gnarly!
The Battleship Lilly Pad has been guinea-pigged by Godziek....
NO WAY!!! that is so terrifying!
Brendog battleship POV. If his run comes together...
I quite literally almost puked my coffee up when he cased it.
Five minutes after watching that and my hands are still sweating.
I would love to see a rampage winning run that DOESNT include flippy spinny things. Seems like if brendog can put it all together he may have a chance.
That is just NASTY!
Rogatkin's story has Brendog's Battleship case from the side: https://www.instagram.com/stories/nicholirogatkin/3212048595460575884/?…
Just some skull and vertebra fractures, nbd
ben deakin's canyon gap vid w/ brendan
strait's latest vlog
final practice sesh before the show tomorrow!
He's already got his action cam harness back on!
Emil is so smooth, no matter what he's riding!
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