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It's got a similar 5-4-5-4 block pattern with intermediate blocks on the 5 row. And it's not something currently in their lineup. So I would assume it's Assegai *inspired*

They have a timing chip for timing purposes, usually mounted in the front of the fork lowers close to the axle. Moreover, they use the same system as ski, with a spring loaded bar (not sure what's it called). The gps is used for the broadcast.

Looks like another new swingarm in MSA…

The GPS box is not used for timing the rider, only for the broadcast? I'm thinking here, if it was used for timing, mounting it further back on the bike, if passing a certain point on the track was the start marker, should make for a faster time. DH racing is a standing start formula and if the box 'crosses the line' later, it will do so at a higher speed. Thus the average speed over the distance should also be higher and thus the time shorter?

The GPS box has nothing to do with his handlebar control for the shock. It's provided to many of the riders by the broadcaster. They discuss it here (0:26) while installing it on one of the Canyon bikes earlier in the season... Other riders with it on their bikes...

Would be sick if it was a coil fork. The bomber is incredible good

„damping“

The box is a gps to have live info for the top riders during finals. I Think it's how they show speed in real time.

Looks like Vittoria is working on their own version of the Assegai.

TEAMROBOT out here doin work so we don’t have to.

One of the most interesting (and civil!) threads I've seen here, thanks for kicking it off!

The impact on IBDs will be interesting (and sad) to see. Major brands are in survival mode and are royally screwing their loyal dealers in ways they haven't been screwed before.

Good luck if you think Discovery charging means they'll pass that on to the riders or put it towards helping venues with the cost of hosting extra rounds.

While I see your point of view, wasn’t RedBull getting everything paid? The sport grew during their tenure, the coverage was arguably great by comparison, and it was free for the fans. Neither of us know how or where the money went, but it seems to me the UCI just wants to expand their portfolios by making us pay. I still need to listen to the podcast. Does it explain? I’d really love to see the viewership and financial numbers comparison of this year vs. last year…

BRING BACK WARNER! DOWN WITH PAYWALLS!

Bruni's been drinking the kool-aid. Who is going to fund these 'awesome' feeder series for riders 51 to 400...the UCI? They don't even offer decent prize money at World Cup level. It's very different in France. MTB is very well funded, thanks to the legacy of Vouilloz where the French federation foot the bill and even national dh races are on terrestrial tv. It's part of the reason why the French are so successful in DH. The broadcast has been worse than what we got for free from RedBull. Yes I know they sell drinks, but we didn't have to...

Listening to Bruni's comments this year I've found him very self centred and selective in his opinions. He's talked about the disadvantage of starting last and having to ride a deteriorated track, whilst ignoring how it can sometimes be an advantage (he arguably had better conditions than riders who went earlier at both Loudenvielle and MSA ). Saying Jackson has an advantage because of his weight and being less prone to flats, even though he flatted the previous round and Bruni didn't (I may be wrong, but I don't remember Bruni flatting in a finals run all season). Being heavier...

Racing was excellent, but that was inspite of ESO's fuckery. Commentary was atrocious to the point of detracting from the racing. Coverage was worse. There MIGHT have been more complete coverage of race runs, IF you don't mind the shakey, low resolution, drone footage, that often cut out large parts of the rider / bike, and you don't count all the times coverage cut away from a run to show a team Manager.

Gee posted his wreck on his IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyO9tz1LRgr/

Hope Jackson gets his money up front. Carvana has been heading towards bankruptcy pretty quickly. They hold a lot of risky car loans that are likely to default.