2023 MSA World Cup
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Finals will be interesting.
With no points for semis, quite a few big guns were just cruising.
But damn, Wacko Jacko was going for it.
With no points for semis, quite a few big guns were just cruising.
But damn, Wacko Jacko was going for it.
There's no way that green light/button is just a battery indicator. Based on shots from a couple of years ago on the old bike, there's some hardware beyond just a battery that was (still is?) stuffed behind the number plate.
My full on conspiracy theory is that the light button is an override should it be needed, and the damping (and perhaps preload, based on the post above) is automatically adjusting down the course based on telemetry collected in practice. If he's off pace, falls, or some other incident occurs, he has to smash that button to get settings to disengage the 'puters.
Bruni rides way over the back, except when he's sprinting with those tree trunks he calls legs. More than others, he'd need a way to quickly have former settings for pedaling and for the few sections of track where he shifts his weight forward.
The reveal of the suspension and the removal of the hood makes me wonder if the team's hand was forced by rumors of what's under there. Presumably, the UCI is inspecting these bikes?
My full on conspiracy theory is that the light button is an override should it be needed, and the damping (and perhaps preload, based on the post above) is automatically adjusting down the course based on telemetry collected in practice. If he's off pace, falls, or some other incident occurs, he has to smash that button to get settings to disengage the 'puters.
Bruni rides way over the back, except when he's sprinting with those tree trunks he calls legs. More than others, he'd need a way to quickly have former settings for pedaling and for the few sections of track where he shifts his weight forward.
The reveal of the suspension and the removal of the hood makes me wonder if the team's hand was forced by rumors of what's under there. Presumably, the UCI is inspecting these bikes?
more like damage control after vital sneaked that shot. why else would pinkbike get a statement?
Yeah, "spy shots" with the bike propped up and everything.
I guess any hope that you were LARPing a dullard is out the window.
The wife isn't even watching, but she can hear and she's like 'who is the Californian talking?' HAHA
this
bruni denies kerr again
wtf
Goldilocks was insane!
Amazing run to watch.
wow. what a great watch. you asshats need to stop bickering like children. props to craik, dak, kerr, bruni and most of all the kid with the ridiculous skills, lines, ability to float, endurance, and, you could tell from watching, a passion for riding and having fun while going fast, GOLDSTONE.
I feel like he'll do pretty well with the whole semi-final business, coming from EWS and having to manage to put down consistent results more than 1 & done. I doubt he'll outright win many or any, but I'm sure he'd be in top 10 consistently and a few podiums.
I mean Mud is Mud. They have the best possible option to them,the elite. The rest do the best they can if there is no sponsor. But that category of ”tire” sponsor seems tobe quite generous to me on the non-elite? That is a question,as I have no idea? Are they payin top dollar?
This is an update: I started, and then deleted,as I had question Only you Monkeys could answer,but then I deleted that. It was a PSI and mud tire question.
Now that it is over,umm. This season has been very difficult for All,worse for the non elite. It has taught us a lot. One matter is to me how it has brought the scale to even out. I am not sure why yet,but I have to say I like it as a Fan. That does not mean this Fucked up Format is OK. Cause it’s not,but Dam,what a season? Watching the Lads bomb the hill,there is no way in Hell you can tell me it is a good idea to have this semi and final in one day? It is much to dangerous and they are doing it for the money. The Young guns are doing very well and I am happy for them. I don’t have an answer to this problem?
Last,I was hoping Fin could pull it off,poor little sausage.
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That was crazy fast.
Kerr always talks about "risking his life for a win". Craik looked damn suicidal. Craik also looks like the homeless guy that lived on the sidewalk next to my house.
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Anybody else watching this XC running race? OMG! Of those who aren't just pushing their bikes many are descending at pedestrian (and lower) pace.
[edit] U23 W so maybe I'm being a bit harsh on 'em but it's pretty dismal to watch.
[edit] U23 W so maybe I'm being a bit harsh on 'em but it's pretty dismal to watch.
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The DH race was wild yesterday. The dirt was as good as it gets, the rocks were slippery and the colors were beautiful.
I was there in person and I also watched the replay in the evening. I think this was probably the best race of the season and certainly another MSA edition that will be remembered for a while.
I was there in person and I also watched the replay in the evening. I think this was probably the best race of the season and certainly another MSA edition that will be remembered for a while.
No Brother,perhaps you are too young to remember? Nico is,and will always be,the ”Alien”!
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