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I think it’s time for more riders and teams to publicly air frustrations. Changes under redbull 80 to 60 (not sure Red Bull was even behind it) Protected riders after Aaron won dropping early. They simply wanted the best riders by standings on the broadcast. Changes under eso Paywall No protection Intro of semis live on YouTube Semis no longer broadcast Semis now a qualifying 2 replay. 60 to 30 men. Not sure we were even hitting the limits in the women’s field most races under redbull. 10 women to 15 women. Entirely new, complicated way of being able to...

I am glad improvements have been made to the broadcast and we are at the very least seeing things go in the RIGHT direction, coming from arguably quite a low point. But at the same time I forgive any rider for having outright ill intentions towards the new organization considering WHAT WE HAD... And what we have now. I'm not saying they should have had their shit together day one, but they really dropped the... BALL from the start. And have absolutely crawled their way towards what you may call an okay or acceptable production. All while making cuts/changes and...

They have. I also have no issue with it. I think full runs was a mistake from a broadcast point of view. When you watch a f1 race you don’t watch the pov camera of every racer back to back. When you watch supercross, football, basketball (even in person in the stadium) you miss some action live. Now that doesn’t mean you don’t need the cameras for the whole course for highlights, replays, and the last 5 riders. But 2 hrs of guys on the same line at barely a diffirent pace was not a good show. So then the...

What really matters is that I believe it's aligned. As long as I think it is, it's good enough.

Can I patent the ole one eye squint? For real tho, equalizing the gap on each side between the sanctions and bars is way easier than aligning the stem with the tire.

Looks like the more prominent shape/indent is a second cap bolt but just to the right of it is the logo:

Ribbed for her pleasure!

i just want to make one last comment re: deleting pics, community etc then i'll be quiet. over the last few years, i've become very aware of how much of a privilege it is to be a part of a community that is supported by some of the best brands in our game. but the key word here is community...YOU all are the community. without you and your sleuthing, your knowledge, your stoke for the sport and its equipment, or your informed opinions, vital wouldn't be very special. with that said, if all vital does is bow down to brands...

I find it really amusing this team uses Aliexpress special EZMTB bleeding kit instead of a SRAM official one:

it’s a bit of “we know it when we see it” combined with “just trust us” and a sprinkle of “none of your business” …I feel anyone in their position—especially when touting how pro they’re making it all—is obligated to clear it the fuck up!

I think the pad is there since it's assumed riders will be clipping it as they try to stay tight through the chicane. A single pole would likely get kicked out repeatedly. I'm not saying it's possible in this section, but since the pole is outside the pad, wouldn't it be legal to jump over the pad instead of zig-zagging around it?

bro, I'm no detective. But I'm pretty sure it's an EXT coil shock

Wild that could happen again, and so soon. Bold. Gotta think he consulted the rule book himself and decided it was going to hold. Icky. Totally bike racing. Imagine getting publicly called out as a cheater by TBrosnan, the gentleman racer…wow!

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 of riding and racing that I do. I can easily imagine just how fried they feel after 4 big days, or a after completing a long taxing stage where you’re just hanging on. But even moreso, it’s the narrative of...

Much prefer scrolling to swiping, thanks!

Much prefer scrolling to swiping, thanks!

Here is a crude linkage mockup.

If they let someone like Sam Hill enter at the cost of an upcoming rider fighting for a spot then I would definitely have an issue with that, but otherwise I wouldn't have a problem with granting an extra entry for certain "legends" being able to turn up - it would bring more attention to the race and I feel like those people have more than proven they wouldn't be showing up just to make up the numbers. Who's going to complain if Sam Hill was given a spot - look how much attention he got at hardline! I certainly...

I feel Frameworks, the team and company, are doing quite well at the moment. Do some math on how many frames they have sold, at a premium price, and it's a pretty big number in terms of cash flow for a very small company. They don't even pay to paint the frames, raw is popular! -They don't have issues with Asian tariffs like most of the bike industry currently does (carbon rear end from TW being the exception). -The team title sponsor (5DEV) is in the same position. -The Frameworks brand is currently known world wide with very little (if...

Having a surname beginning with H seems to be an advantage.