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Topic Direction Change NOW: So...Austrian winners in Austria. 3 French Winners in 3 French Rounds So USA round, every American rider better be on point!!! You got this lads!!!

They’ve been posting pictures on instagram story where they’re holding hands and constant use of heart emojis, looks like they are dating for sure. BK took her in as an employee when she was 17 years old and he was 30, thats kinda child grooming territory.

Evil moving to DW-6 would definitely get me to consider them again. I was a die hard Evil fan for many years, I owned 4 of their frames in a row, then their “improvements” became so incremental that my eye started wondering to other brands. When they switched to Superboost it was the final mail in the coffin. Hopefully they have something new in the works that would get me to consider them again.

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Let’s stop comparing DH to F1 it’s nothing like it Junior and women field will be cut the same time as the men gets cut to only 30 for finals and semi final is removed. semi final was put in to whittle down the field and riders score less points so they can’t race. this is all done in the name of TV. with less riders there is less pressure on TV schedule and the show will run easier as there’s less people to film. If you are a privateer then your only way will be to make a elite...

I’m calling BS on their being a issue with Loic and Finn… Finn has said in many interviews that he wants to win, that’s his goal and he believes he can do it, and he’s also said if it’s not him winning he would want his team mates winning. when Loic came down after his run and was clearly frustrated how things went…. Finn was first over there to support him. Specialized looks to the best program in the pits.. he’s got has got a bike that clearly works….. why would he leave? He would need to get used to...

dylan maples getting commencal muc-off support! https://www.instagram.com/stories/dylan.maples/3185852480394321253/

Not necessarily a rumor (or even an innovation for that matter), but Dave Weagle's DW-Link patent is about to expire in the US.

If we assume Specialized isn't going to change the layout, all that bike needs is subtle updates to be modernized, and they could race that bike without camo and we would be none the wiser.

Listening to what videos that were available, the organizers didn't consult with the riders or teams before cancellation. Had they consulted with the teams, then I could have agreed with the call. As it stands, it sounds like the riders could have switched to mud spikes for the second run and it would have been rideable. Had the cancellation happened after a second run with riders on mud tires and consultation with the teams, then I would have less issue with the call. Pinkerton went down 3 times on his first run, switched to mud spikes and was ready for...

I wouldn't be surprised to here FMD wrapping it up. Kaos is done with racing and Tahnee can probably get more money on the open market than working for the family business. Tahnee made mention of taking over more of her career management on the Sleeper podcast. It wouldn't be a bad time to take retirement as the sponsorship dollars are looking more challenging. Wyn was talking a lot about getting into the broadcasting game on a video last week with Dean Lucas, once again this discussion becomes so much more interesting with the rumors of GT swirling. Could we...

this thread should be renamed 2024 Team Bummers

Sad to hear confirmation of this. I think it was the Team Rumors thread, but I said that when the new of Yohann leaving GG came out, that spelled the end of the company, or near end. Since they ended contract mid-year. Bummer since they had some cool tech with their carbon, albeit heavy.

Wait a second...You're telling me that Scott isn't an e-bike? I guess that Tin-foil hat marketing strategy worked on me...

From what I am seeing ebikes are becoming more of the rule than the exception on the trails. I would venture that companies will very soon be having strat meetings on how to distinguish and market non-ebikes.

Having a bike with cable tourism is bad enough. Having a written reminder of where the cables could be run is just rubbing salt in the wounds.

Great race, I loved it! Track turned out to be pretty good. I feel some top riders ran cut spikes when it was already too dry and they paid the price. Gwin in the booth was amazing, insightful and well spoken, and aware of what happened in practice and at previous events, unlike the other two who clearly don't study/prepare enough ahead of race day (which is the key for sport commenting). I am also sorry because he is such a legend of the sport, but I think Gracia's english is not helping him in making his case.

let's speculate that the new goal of the organization is only tippy-top-level riders and teams at a world cup. look at today's top 15 and how many non-top 30 overall riders are at the top of the list. #SNOOZEFEST if the same 30 riders are racing each every weekend, not to mention world's most boring Vital RAW videos in practice.

Damn Gwin is a natural in the commentary boot. So well spoken and does not pretend to be talking to casual viewers.

Is Chris Ball an actual ghost now? Come out and say something about what’s been going on this year. Answer some questions. Make a statement. Do the opposite of nothing.