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Regarding “derailments;“ Every discussion in here is about tech and innovation. If we are discussing damper designs, rubber compounds, frame materials, etc. How are any of those discussions a derailment? Does everything HAVE to be a rumor? I haven’t seen anybody post a movie review, a story about a riding trip, or the current weather in Iowa. It’s all relevant. Funny thing about all those links people put up to discuss specific topics. Nobody engages with them. This thread is always active and always interesting. If rumors are sparse, what’s the harm?

" Top 5 ranked in the Continental Series or 3 riders from a federation can compete." That's at least what Spomer said in the original post for how many 'privateers' or riders not on factory teams will have access to race each round. Having a privateer team that facilitates parts, mechanics, pit space, etc., would be sweet. I know that happens in Supercross (can't remember the name of the team.) I don't think ESO/WBD really cares about privateers enough to make this happen, and the underdog story will always come to fruition once a season. I don't think we need...

That’s a current rule. Teams can already have up to 10 riders most just choose not too And there currently is a rule for 15 elite teams based on each years standings with 5 wild card teams Section 4.18 https://assets.ctfassets.net/761l7gh5x5an/6qYIYIddcAPjN248n7tVDI/60971c…

Just watched. Unstoppable force was coming through named Pidcock. Almost mid-pack on an unpassable course first lap and then up to 3rd. Back to 9th after a puncture. Back to the front. Man deserved it & ripped off a boss move to get past when Koretzky didn’t even expect it!

What are you talking about? You can choose between soooooo many brands. The people who tend to choose the big brands (the ones ditching cables on the high end carbon trail bikes) are the kind of people who don’t want cables on their high end trail bikes. You can choose from so many amazing brands that tick all of your boxes. But I don’t think that’s what any of this has been about: this has been an exercise in shitting on the hot new thing, shitting on big bad business, shitting on “oh no this is different and scary.” Big...

I don't know what the consensus is regarding the Paris XCO track, but two things to say: 1. It's rad that MTB is represented in the Olympics 2. XC is becoming bad ass - this is such a sick shot!

I consider this a win, a statement from the Propain man himself on the other site regarding cable routing

Wonder if he forced Canyon to sign Bronny to a 3 yr World Cup deal based on potential like he did the Lakers?

Reggie Miller rolling his eyes

Apologies for tater cam. New Ripley spotted today. Reach grows. Same design as the HD6. In frame storage, mullet chip, no other adjustments seen. Claims made: The Ripmo will share the same triangles with a different shock and yoke. Build weight XT/Fox Factory/Ibis Carbon wheels/ DHR II and Dissector 28 lbs.

Stefano Introzzi - Back-to-back elite finals and pushed through a practice injury to race finals in Les Gets.

As someone who's going to be selling their current gen Stumpy Evo in the next year I'm glad to hear Specialized care about my resale value. 😄