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D.Max Added a reply to Modern Inverted Single Crown Forks
8/27/2025 10:43pm Darren, I feel like you probably already know this, or at least you should already know it, but this is a ridiculous claim and isn’t a defensible patent based on prior art. There are multiple previously existing fenders for inverted forks have attached the fender to the stanchion guards. Off the top of my head: 1.The Manitou Dorado has had...
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PhilNZ Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 10:33pm
Personally I think there are plenty of storylines and content for a boots on the ground live audio only or desk show punctuated with clips/media/info from roving reporters. Just need to see what Bex Barona managed by herself on Instagram this past wee end to believe it could work. Honestly if you got the right host/hosts I would just listen/watch them chatting shit about the live timing results rather than refreshing the stupid page myself.
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D.Max Added a reply to 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 10:37pm So stoked to see a proper enduro race and good coverage of it! Warning, mini essay on the state of Enduro ahead! I know the that downhill is more spectacular, and it’s certainly easier to cover, but there is something about proper enduro that really draws me in. One aspect is definitely that it’s more relatable — it’s the kind...
karlbrodie Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 5:41pm
It’s been a blast following the race!
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iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 5:41pm
2nd (and final) day racing highlights:
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Skunk Works Suspension Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 5:41pm
2 days of racing, long stages, riders wearing packs, crazy techy transfers, huge variety in bikes/gear. Glo would be proud! Maybe there is hope? Just need to work on the female entries. 4 racers in Jr women is not good.
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Fox Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 5:41pm
"Privateer" Booker wins on flats on an SC Bronson after taking the final stage. HH wins on belt driven gearbox alum monster of a bike. Fantastic and unbelievably close racing! We need a bike check on both of these bikes.
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GRM50 Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 5:40pm
0.3 seconds over 48 minutes of racing is 0.01 PERCENT difference in time, that is unbelievable. I cannot wait for the next rounds have in store.
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iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 5:40pm
Full action recap from day 1 of racing - pretty sick highlights package with all the on-track action and trackside reactions you could ask for!
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DontWorryImAPilot Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 5:40pm
Spoiler alert: Don't read this shit if you're trying not to spoil results. Seriously. I'm not joking. Last chance. Fine. Whatever, man. ...that bike seems to working well for her, too! I'm not sure what the story is. It seems like Hattie just rips and knows how to go faster than other people. We'll have to see what happens on day 2 of Pietra but she's in a pretty good position, I think. Sidebar: I don't think it has anything to do with the gearbox thing; she was fast as shit before. I DO wonder, though, how much riding way...
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yazalpizar Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 5:39pm
Kudos to irish legend Greg Callaghan. He is the only rider still compiting that was on the first ever race back in May 2013 in Punta Ala. At the end of past year he was also the one with most races finished on EWS/EDR history. Isabeau was close and now that she is not racing, Greg stands alone as the one that has seen "all". Good to see him on top
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D.Max Added a reply to 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 8:09am It’s wild how tight it is! It’s great for Booker, but I can’t help but feel bad for Lukasik. That’s the second round that he’s missed the top step by less than half a second. Last year in Poland he was off by 0.095! In both instances, that’s got to be just one tap of the brakes, one missed pedal...
D.Max Added a reply to 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 7:59am I’m pretty sure he would have switched it before the race started. It only showed up in his kinda “promo” style instagram post. It’s linked on page one of this thread.
D.Max Added a reply to 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 7:56am After watching the recap from day one, it looks like Rudeau switched to a 36, so I guess the answer is that he we wanted a little less travel and a lighter fork. I can’t post the screenshot I took for some reason but you can see it pretty clearly at 14:45 in the recap video. On another note, I’ve...
D.Max Added a reply to 2025 EDR #1 - Pietra Ligure
5/11/2025 7:18am It looks like Rudeau switched back to a standard Fox 38 instead of the USD fork that was shown in his instagram post. I wonder if he decided that the RSU fork rode better for Pietra, or if there was a mechanical of some sort and the Fox folks didn’t have the replacement parts they needed on hand?
D.Max Started a new thread Is There Much Point In Frame Wraps?
3/24/2025 9:59am I’m curious to hear other people’s opinions on this… A year and half back I purchased a new Canyon Strive. It was my first new bike since 2015 and I tried to do everything “right”, including installing a full Ridewrap protection kit. I’ve just had to warranty the frame because the aluminum sleeve that the bottom bracket threads into became...
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D.Max Added a reply to General cockpit/contact point discussion
10/1/2023 10:58pm I hadn’t noticed that the Sunrises are steel. The failure mode for steel is definitely a lot less abrupt than either carbon or aluminum.That makes the idea that they aren’t rated for for full on aggressive riding a lot less worrying! As a kid I had an el cheapo MTB with steel handlebars. I rode the piss out of that...
Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic General cockpit/contact point discussion
10/1/2023 10:52pm
I noticed this too with a 12° backsweep bar. Speaking of bars, anyone know how rise is measured?? o.O @D.Max don't sweat it about the bar height. If it fits, it fits.
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D.Max Added a reply to General cockpit/contact point discussion
9/27/2023 1:09pm I just wanted to let you know that I looked at bit closer at the Sunrises and according to Surly’s site they are only rated for moderate off road use. Here is the direct quote from their site: ”The Sunrise bars are tested to ASTM Condition 3, meaning they are designed to handle rough trails, rough unpaved roads, and rough...
D.Max Added a reply to General cockpit/contact point discussion
9/25/2023 10:09pm Ha! I'm going two have agree with you. When I look at MX riders or top level DH riders, I don't see them in a position that has them bent low over the front end... And although you're right and it shouldn't matter, I'll also say that the Surly Sunrise bars actually give your bike a pretty neat look. Do...
