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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/2/2020 8:28am
i'm curious too, but the line we were given was that USA wanted 160 forks on all bikes from the get-go, but it prob wasn't going to happen. then, at the 12th hour, it did happen. someone on youtube comment "europe got robbed" - haha, so funny and seems kinda true.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about Press Release On-Bike Tool for Everybody: OneUp Launches EDC Lite
11/17/2020 8:39am
Brilliant solution from the One-Up team. Love it.
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jonkranked Added a comment about press release On-Bike Tool for Everybody: OneUp Launches EDC Lite
11/17/2020 10:28am
finally one that will fit my mattoc. edit: does the plastic carrier work with the multi tool from the original EDC? the listing for the lite seems to imply that, and mentions that extra carriers can be purchased for $15. I have the original EDC, if it works with that tool I'd rather just buy the carrier itself, but can't seem to find it. update: got a response from oneup. the plastic carrier will work with the multitool from the original EDC, and the plastic carrier is listed under small parts for the EDC. currently out of stock, but they...
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sspomer Liked a comment about Feature Eddie Masters Thinks the UCI Is Suffocating Downhill Racing
10/27/2020 12:30pm
mountain creek race looked epic! (jack rice race report here) https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/member/Eastern-States-Cup-Round-6-Mt-Cr…
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jonkranked Added a comment about feature Eddie Masters Thinks the UCI Is Suffocating Downhill Racing
10/26/2020 5:58pm
i remember hearing Neko on a podcast last year (i wanna saw it was Downtime - sorry spomer!), in regards to domestic racing and the pro GRT; he was talking a lot about this - how difficult it is for US racers to make that step to WC level in regards to the points requirement. i remember him acknowledging how it seemed counterintuitive to have so few Pro GRT races, but that it was part of a longer term goal to build the series back up.
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Rylee_Bond Liked a comment about Feature Eddie Masters Thinks the UCI Is Suffocating Downhill Racing
10/26/2020 5:52pm
Well said. A few years ago I got 5th at US Nationals and qualified for my first World Cup. I now work my ass off as a traveling nurse- often on call and overtime and get usually get up at 5 am, train, and then go work a 10 hr shift. Not at a desk. In surgery. Lifting more heavy things. Running down hallways. All so I can can afford to fly myself to any World Cups I’m able to qualify for. Where I am my own driver/mechanics/chef/trainer/mental coach/unexpected catastrophe solver. Life as a privateer is HARD WORK. Thank you...
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noox Liked a comment about Feature Eddie Masters Thinks the UCI Is Suffocating Downhill Racing
10/26/2020 5:51pm
Another issue: the UCI should take a look at how the FIS handles the comebacks of injured skiers. As far as I know when injured skiers come back they are in an "insured state" for a couple of races where they can keep their pre-injured starting position. So something like with Myriam Nicole should not happen. She was former World Champion, is current Vice World Champion but was not allowed to participate at A practice. I assume she was not protected, so a mechanical or crash in qualification would have taken her out of the race. I further assume such...
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bman33 Liked a comment about Feature Eddie Masters Thinks the UCI Is Suffocating Downhill Racing
10/26/2020 12:52pm
While I agree with your sentiments on UCI giving close to zero f*cks about DH, it can be argued that without Redbull, UCI could very well reduce DH even further or remove it from overall broadcasts. With all it's faults, Redbull has done a lot for our sport many other potential sponsors and even UCI have dismissed.
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yzedf Liked a comment about Feature Eddie Masters Thinks the UCI Is Suffocating Downhill Racing
10/26/2020 12:51pm
That’s what the bull does. Spend a bunch of money in some extreme sport and then get into a position to dictate terms. The fact that their media house is who we have to rely on for race coverage sucks to no end. The fact that the uci let them in tells you everything you need to know about the uci and their feelings towards dh.
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yzedf Liked a comment about Feature Eddie Masters Thinks the UCI Is Suffocating Downhill Racing
10/26/2020 12:51pm
That’s what the bull does. Spend a bunch of money in some extreme sport and then get into a position to dictate terms. The fact that their media house is who we have to rely on for race coverage sucks to no end. The fact that the uci let them in tells you everything you need to know about the uci and their feelings towards dh.
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Big Bird Liked a reply to forum topic 2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors
10/23/2020 8:23am
That would be awesome to see Orange back at the world cups and with a British rider!
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jonkranked Added a reply to 2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors
10/22/2020 8:55am agreed that was the obvious one at first, but in light of this development it's a possibility. a square is a polygon too, so it could be interpreted either way.
jonkranked Added a reply to 2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors
10/22/2020 8:34am Hart to a new Polygon team? their bike is the Xquareone (square one - warner made a square comment during commentating). with tracey no longer racing WC's Polygon may want a WC racer. unsure about Mick, but he's been racing a long time too. edit: sounds like she's staying with UR racing, who has multiple frame sponsors over the years...
TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Tires and inserts
10/22/2020 6:58am
If you're 220 pounds and you're folding tires, just take the weight penalty and ride the proper tires. Bike weight is not as important as the industry tells you, and you'll get used to the extra weight if you choose to not dwell on it during your rides. I'd recommend at least DD tires front and rear, with inserts added if you're denting rims or still rolling your rear tire. I weigh 190 pounds and live in the rocky part of Washington, and I used to be fast once. I run DD front and DH rear, and I wouldn't go...
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jonkranked Added a reply to Shimano Working on a New Saint Derailleur?
10/16/2020 9:44am if they're working on a new drivetrain, they're working on new brakes. the only times i can think of that shimano hasn't revised the entire platform is when they introduce the di2 drivetrains. and the occasional pedal.
jonkranked Added a reply to Shimano Working on a New Saint Derailleur?
10/16/2020 9:35am with the exception of the pedals, the current saint grouppo has been on market for 8 years. its actually the longest a shimano grouppo has gone unchanged.
jonkranked Added a reply to 2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors
10/14/2020 11:25am in my line of work a common approach that's utilized is called bookending - we'll test/validate at the lower & upper limits of pertinent product features/parameters (such as geometry & size) - ie the worst cases - and rationalize not having to test the sizes in between based on having tested the lower and upper extremes. this is approach is...
jonkranked Added a reply to 2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors
10/14/2020 11:07am forgot to add: for things like links, dropouts, floating brakes, its definitely a gray area. also - i wonder how they initially handled the Atherton bikes brand since a lot of those are custom, but the same customizations are now commercially available for sale.
jonkranked Added a reply to 2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors
10/14/2020 10:57am no, that's from the general organization section of the regulations, so it applies to all cycling disciplines (including BMX and trials). regarding things like custom links, dropouts, etc - the regulations aren't explicitly clear about that, but i would venture a guess there's some leeway there as those are being used on frames that are commercially available - as opposed...
jonkranked Added a reply to 2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors
10/14/2020 10:42am see my point above re: UCI rules. there's a 12 month timeframe you can race a bike without it being for sale to the public before you have to start selling it or stop racing it.