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CamMcCaul Liked a comment about video Cam McCaul Gets Serious About Racing
10/19/2019 10:15pm
Thanks for watching! Fun time for sure. Maybe catch ya there some other year
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McWongski Added a comment about video Next Level Bike Geometry: An Interview with Chris Porter
10/19/2019 8:55pm
I feel the same based on many years of riding and racing experience. I trained and rode hard and raced very aggressively for years. I rarely pushed my equipment to the limits but when I did it was always the steeper head tube/fork angles and compact bikes - on the downhill. They were amazing climbing but with a high penalty. I take less chances these days and I ride less aggressively. Most of the time. I would love to try out a bike which is DH focused but tailored to be more accommodating to other styles of riding. As an...
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neilB Liked a comment about video Next Level Bike Geometry: An Interview with Chris Porter
10/19/2019 8:40pm
It’s a fabulous feeling to get on a bike that actually works like the G1 does. I encourage you to try a test ride.
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erik saunders Liked a comment about video Next Level Bike Geometry: An Interview with Chris Porter
10/19/2019 8:40pm
i can really relate to what you are describing, and I agree that Chris is on to something. Even as a young rider in like 2000 i worked with Time to design a custom time trial frame. What did we do? Long, Low, Slack... for exactly the reasons Chris gave for mountainbikes... the bike was super stable at speed and cornered predictably... that geo just works... for all bikes... you still never see this outside of some mtb and gravel bikes...
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nick.malyshenko Liked a comment about video Next Level Bike Geometry: An Interview with Chris Porter
10/19/2019 8:40pm
I appreciate the trend of longer / slacker / more travel bikes which brings stability speed and safety at the mountains (like a ski’s) - because it leads into the geometry change for the short travel bikes. I purchased my last bike purely based on geometry, despite i do not need all of 180 travel, however at the moment of the purchase there where lack of short travel, slack and long bikes;
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F1234K Liked a comment about video Next Level Bike Geometry: An Interview with Chris Porter
10/19/2019 8:39pm
I think most bikes have to low a bottom bracket height for realistic trails that include rocks and roots.
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broccoli rob Liked a comment about video Next Level Bike Geometry: An Interview with Chris Porter
10/19/2019 8:39pm
In reference to the dual crown comment I immediately thought of the MRP Bartlett, probably because i'm one of the few people who have one. Seems like it would be the perfect fit for that bike and what they were talking about. Low axle to crown to keep climbing in check, small weight penalty,1lb in my case. Nice stiff front end. When this fork first came out I thought people with big enduro bikes would be all over them. I get that it is probably overkill for most people but for me, who has one bike, it works and gives...
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McWongski Added a comment about video Cam McCaul Gets Serious About Racing
10/19/2019 8:37pm
Long time fan Cam! Loved the article and the video. I have multiple friends who attended Trek CX Cup this year. They all made it sound amazing and their pictures supported that as well. This video confirmed that I definitely missed out by failing to attend and participate in the shenanigans. Bravo sir!
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ThomDawson Liked a comment about video Next Level Bike Geometry: An Interview with Chris Porter
10/18/2019 3:36pm
I really appreciate Chris’s out of the box thinking and the input and influence he’s had on bike design over the last decade is impressive and welcome. But he’s not always right and I think too heavily influenced himself by motorbikes at (all) times. If I wanna go ride in the woods with my mates (as he says in the interview) I’m not looking for a motorbike without an engine, I don’t want the slackest, longest or even the fastest bike. I’m looking for something simple, familiar and consistent and easy to throw about. People started making longer bikes and...
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McWongski Added a comment about video Next Level Bike Geometry: An Interview with Chris Porter
10/18/2019 3:36pm
I agree with Chris 100% on his statements. I am certain there may be a few outlier applications (bar bar spins, very tight turns) but the notion that a dual crown fork is a major issue outside of downhill is as ridiculous as he illustrates. His mindset on measuring performance is spot on as well. Reminds me of an interview with Kyle Strait where he said rating stunts by a judge did a disservice to riders because it was subjective vs. measuring a clock to determine the winner. I rode DH for many years. Started with 100mm travel. Progressed to...
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