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leftright Added a reply to 2024 Racing Talk
5/21/2024 4:04pm I reckon theres been plenty of instances where a rider goes from right at the top to just off that pace with a new/different bike. It really doesn't take much to fall off that absolute maximum pace, it's seriously hard to perform at that level. Think Gwin on specialized. While all bikes are good these days everyone has different preferences...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic DH's Potential for Mass Viewership Outside of MTB Participants
10/11/2023 4:23pm
DH will never achieve mainstream viewership. It's more boring than baseball if you're not a dedicated fan. Anyone who tells you DH is about to "break through" is selling you a bridge. The Rampage broadcast could achieve mainstream viewership in theory, but the way they broadcast it live is SOOOOOO long and boring, and it's a just once-a-year event which makes it hard for people to attach to. As it sits, watching a live Rampage broadcast is a mix of boredom, white hot panic, and frustration.
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casey79 Liked a reply to forum topic LES GETS World Cup Downhill 🔴 FREE, LIVE RACING & RACE TALK 🔴
9/7/2023 7:40pm
At the risk of being downvoted his form this season is poor with plenty of younger riders and privateers more focused, driven and having a better attitude to training, racing, etc Dean is siting way back in 83 position in the World Cup Series this year. Hasn't qualified for any of the finals, only qualified for 2 semis this season and he wasn't selected for the Australian World Champs Team due to poor form/attitude. The UCI rankings only use the results in the last 12 months and currently he has no UCI points as his performance in the last 12...
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