Downhill WC 2018
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You read the linked thread as well or even witnessed the race live on freecaster back then?
I really hope Brayton is back on form. I really like his riding style.I don't really care who wins or what team anyone is on or what tyres they're using.
I just want to see world class spills n thrills.
My predictions for the most spectacular entertainers this season are
Mike Jones
George Brannigan
Danny Hart
Laurie Greenland
Aaron Gwin
Adam Brayton
Just hope they, along with a few "wild" cards. Deliver
i was talking specificly about track bitching on ridemonkey from users solely based on blurry vids of unfinished tracks, in that case, la bresse was the first afaik. i was NOT talking about track bitching by actual riders. but as advanced as you are (and fucking old) you probably were king of your local downhill specific usenet group back in 1994 where you bitched about the kaprun track after seeing a stamp sized POV vid in 256 colors after connecting with your dial up modem, right?Oh.. So you think track bitching started in internet forums with links to POV video? Aww... how sweet.
Track bitching has been around as long as track building/race taping has. Never heard Warner or Vouilloz' views on Kaprun?
Vouilloz (1994) Kaprun WC on a GT Zaskar HARDTAIL
I was helping build local DH tracks around then and mates were running low key DH races on them. Track bitching happened even at races with a £10 entry fee. Ridemonkey didn't start the trend.
Bos suspension will sponsor the Propain team this year. I am glad to see that they are investing in mtb with their new inverted fork and sponsorship.
Please stay away from bitching about their customer service as there is enough of bitching about track-bitching in this thread already
Please stay away from bitching about their customer service as there is enough of bitching about track-bitching in this thread already
Brayton's been wild (and fast) from day one. really nice guy too.
Yeah but in the last 2 years he has sporadically been getting great results. If he becomes more consistent he can be a podium finisher.
Good to hear he's a nice guy too.
maybe he just needs to focus on riding more, and less on crossfit... at least in his "edits".
They are pretty tight lipped but my understanding is there is testing going on and they will win on whatever size is used.....
I can live with that.You'll always be 100%, completely hack tastic to me
Where do you think I live though? It's not the southern hemisphere.
Norway right? Right next to Nambia?
you can live in a van down by the river anywhere as long as you have:
A) a van
B) a river
Gah, that's what I meant... Def a Mag 21 SL... thanks for the correction. The mag 21 was actually a decent if you were light (as I was in those days) and it had a fresh build. Never had one, but it had about 1 3/4" of travel. The first real DH forks I recall were the Judy DH and the Manitou EFC which came a bit later iirc.
anyone have an idea what the WC track will be at la bresse?
I took a peek on this site, and some youtube videos, and both of the trails rated black diamond look to be pretty steep?
http://www.worldbikeparks.com/la-bresse-hohneck/trails
I took a peek on this site, and some youtube videos, and both of the trails rated black diamond look to be pretty steep?
http://www.worldbikeparks.com/la-bresse-hohneck/trails
original Judy XC was 63mm
Judy DH was the same fork with 80mm and a steel steerer. RAD eh?
So to recap this thread, we have people bitching about who was bitching about tracks first
whether england and scotland are the same country
whether gary was around for the paleolithic or jurassic ages
actual bitching about tracks
bitching about 29ers
discussion of racers.
well, 2 pesos is that gwin is dominant again before retiring. Either that or he tries desperately to win worlds at the sacrifice of the rest of his season. Hart continues to do kind of OK, splitting his time between 1st and 15th. I think bruni will be back in action, and I expect to see more of troy brosnan as well. I think minaar and gwin duke it out for the series while everybody else just kind of hangs out. then some just off the podium guy takes worlds (not faircloud)
whether england and scotland are the same country
whether gary was around for the paleolithic or jurassic ages
actual bitching about tracks
bitching about 29ers
discussion of racers.
well, 2 pesos is that gwin is dominant again before retiring. Either that or he tries desperately to win worlds at the sacrifice of the rest of his season. Hart continues to do kind of OK, splitting his time between 1st and 15th. I think bruni will be back in action, and I expect to see more of troy brosnan as well. I think minaar and gwin duke it out for the series while everybody else just kind of hangs out. then some just off the podium guy takes worlds (not faircloud)
You should probably add this important DOWNHILL info to the DH FAQ sticky for @Udi.
I aint no fackin disney dino @jonKranked
...and this aint no phase mom
Ps. I just bought a new DH frame
scotland is an island off the coast of england, of course it's not the same country.
also, screw you, I called it stupid first. google it. 2003.
Bulldog smashing on a newly-trusted old steed is gunu be sick
Atwill is gunu be a wildcard... his trend has been faster and fasterBos suspension will sponsor the Propain team this year. I am glad to see that they are investing in mtb with their new inverted fork and sponsorship.
Please stay away from bitching about their customer service as there is enough of bitching about track-bitching in this thread already
You can use enduro tires on there, same thing. Just something to keep in mind. Maybe save some money.
The gloss gold legs give away it being the Mag Ti. Butted legs and Ti bolts compared to the regular Mag 21.
Did any of you notice that Pro GRT champion (and 14th at Worlds) Bruce Klein moved to Commencal after only 1 year on KHS? Hoping this helps his World Cup game. I love the support KHS shows to US DH racing but the team doesn't put the same effort into World Cup and probably held back Logan and Kevin's potential.
Also, I lived with the Kleins when Bruce was 17 so I take full credit for his talent.
Did any of you notice that Pro GRT champion (and 14th at Worlds) Bruce Klein moved to Commencal after only 1 year on KHS? Hoping this helps his World Cup game. I love the support KHS shows to US DH racing but the team doesn't put the same effort into World Cup and probably held back Logan and Kevin's potential.
Also, I lived with the Kleins when Bruce was 17 so I take full credit for his talent.
I thought he was on ellsworth in 2017?
does KHS own ellsworth?
Its pretty awesome to see another young american DH racer at that world level, Refreshing when most of what you see is enduro or trailbike.
related. Also noticed his bike is the 650B version, wonder if he"ll stick to that all year?
No,
He was on KHS's team with Logan Bingelli and Seamus Powell (Enduro guy). Last time I rode with those guys was Interbike Outdoor demo and they were all on 27.5". I haven't seen Bruce's Commencal or talked to him about wheel size but most top racers in DH and Enduro are testing 29" and 27.5" to decide what's best on which tracks.
are both running around shirtless and can't park their car properly?wow, I for some very odd reason was getting bruce klien and lopes confused
What a strike! Just 2000 is missing where he placed 8th...
Thanks for refreshing my memory
Apparently there a young guy that is seen by the French as the next Vouilloz. His name is Thibaut Daprela. Vouilloz is his coach and he just got into the Commencal DH team
Seems like Cecile enjoyed the VDS race this year, she's opting out of doing/dominating the full EWS series to do more WC DH and Crankworx this year.
Being the goat of that era is kind of like being good at 360s in a parking lot on a skateboard in 1967.
Plus ankle socks.
NO. No.
