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Prepare to be aggressively disappointed, humans.

Can't speak for other countries, but if you're a US rider you pretty much need to be rich to get into World Cups. DH isn't a cheap sport, but traveling the country for 5 races that get you UCI points (and not even that many) is crazy. Expecting people to max out credit cards and make objectively horrible financial decisions just to have a shot at participating is sad, and fundamentally bad for our sport. The UCI needs to start giving points for respected regional races like NW cups. They need to just accept these races will be run different...

As someone who has been fortunate enough to ride and own multiple DH bike over the last 15 years, I hate to see them fade into the background. Although it makes sense, as most people may only own one or two bikes and to have one that is relatively dedicated to summer chair lift season may be tough to justify. I've owned some pretty sweet current model 170mm enduro bikes but nothing beats a triple clamp fork with 200mm of travel at both ends when the "true" DH terrain is in front of you. Three times I've sold the DH...

Dave Camp, this will be a real product within 10 years. Including the built-in selfie stick.

Something else to think about- if 1/2 of DH bikes are going to rental fleets- why do the renters have to deal with WC winning geometry? How about this 'rental' spec DH bike with geometry more friendly for a family from Iowa to cruise the green runs on? *66deg head angle with 0mm stem = same 'safe' distance behind the front wheel with less floppy steering at 7mph *140mm cranks to never hit on the ground when you're coasting with 1 crank pointed straight down *Single speed- geared to pedal from the rental shop to the lift and from the...

I think the awnser to that question is yes which breaks my heart that the bike industry has convinced everyone that enduros are just as good! I love my DH bike and I love watching DH racing as it’s the pinnacle of our sport! Every rider needs to try a DH bike at least once, I hope they never die because a DH bike at a park or DH trail is an amazing thing!

It can really inhibit riders speed moooving down the trail

Not many brands realise how much of a problem bovine friction can be for serious rider.

The Canadian border is pretty annoying when you are trying to get to Whistler/North Shore/Squamish super fast!

Action Bronson seen last night promoting his new album (white bronco) on Complex's 'OpenLate', wearing a hat hinting at a factory ride for 2019. Notice he is wearing the hat backwards only showing supporting sponsors keeping us on the edge wondering who is on the front. ( all seriousness its great seeing someone like him wearing some MTB gear on that platform)

The EWS keeps adding new and interesting venues and the UCI keeps dumbing down the DH series.