Tumbleweed Posted September 5, 2011 Share Being a pro rider is great innit? Us working riders get over the disappointment of weekend races by going to work on Monday morning Or playing on thehub Yeah, the closest we get to that is if we got up in time to commute to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted September 5, 2011 Share But wouldn't they be given a selection of bikes from the sponsor?They'll give you the bike that they want to sell the most of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted September 5, 2011 Share They'll give you the bike that they want to sell the most of. You keep saying that but Kulhavy is on a 29er dually, Stunder and Wells on a 29er HT and Sauer on a 26er HT. So which is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted September 5, 2011 Share They'll give you the bike that they want to sell the most of. Burry has definitely got more than one spesh MTB in his stable. And he's got a road bike of two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrackmind Posted September 5, 2011 Share You keep saying that but Kulhavy is on a 29er dually, Stunder and Wells on a 29er HT and Sauer on a 26er HT. So which is it?It's a bit early for logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noneking Posted September 5, 2011 Share It's a bit early for logic. Logic?? On the Hub?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted September 5, 2011 Share Uhm, I beg to differ.You see, having bigger wheels alters your riding style. Burry seems to be "slower" in the technical stuff. Which means he now seems to over compensate and thus seems to fall off a lot more. And falls damage equipment ie. handlebars, RD's etc. Bigger wheels need more leg juice to get them turning. Again, I think because of the bigger wheelsize and the new gear ratios on a 2x10 coul possibly account for broken chains/RD's etc. Burry just looks more at home on a 26'er. I am not saying 29'ers are wrong (Although I think 29'ers are just marketing mumbo jumbo) - I am saying 29'ers are wrong for Burry! I beg to differ MJ, Burry was pulling back the leading 7 before he had chain issues at world champs on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted September 5, 2011 Share It's a bit early for logic. My bad. Spesh is a neolibertarian institution that brainwashes all their employees into thinking that 29ers cure cancer and erectile dysfunction. They're currently working on a bioelectric saddle that transfers electrons into your scrotum that improves your balance, strength and power!!! Better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted September 5, 2011 Share Apologies if my earlier comment was found to be in a bit of bad taste Never meant to be offensive...purely in jest - to let all you couch coaches and quasi pro's know that there are MANY factors to be considered - not just his hardware... I will ALWAYS root for Burry! He's the man to watch and has the advantage of age on his side...go 2012!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Was going through some old magazines on the weekend. Burry featured on the cover of the Dec2008/Jan2009 Ride Mag. He was riding his GT without a front tyre, even in those days.... Could he be someone that hammers his kit, or just has a fair amount of bad luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big H* Posted September 5, 2011 Share Logic?? On the Hub?? Canna jy nie beter nie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrackmind Posted September 5, 2011 Share My bad. Spesh is a neolibertarian institution that brainwashes all their employees into thinking that 29ers cure cancer and erectile dysfunction. They're currently working on a bioelectric saddle that transfers electrons into your scrotum that improves your balance, strength and power!!! Better? Much better. Mr Boonen want's his Spesh back, I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted September 5, 2011 Share Apologies if my earlier comment was found to be in a bit of bad taste Never meant to be offensive...purely in jest - to let all you couch coaches and quasi pro's know that there are MANY factors to be considered - not just his hardware... I will ALWAYS root for Burry! He's the man to watch and has the advantage of age on his side...go 2012!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 5, 2011 Share My bad. Spesh is a neolibertarian institution that brainwashes all their employees into thinking that 29ers cure cancer and erectile dysfunction. They're currently working on a bioelectric saddle that transfers electrons into your scrotum that improves your balance, strength and power!!! Better? AND MAKES YOUR HAIR GROW BACK, how many times must I tell you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 5, 2011 Share If the Boss at Specialized gave him a single speed fully rigid to ride, he'd do it. Pro's ride what their sponsors tell them to ride.Shooting from the hip I saw the workshop in Germany last week which is at the subsidiary head office.There are boxes there with frames, both sizes, the athletes choose what they want to ride, nothing more, nothing less, Mike Sinyard and his staff don't have a dictatorship type approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 5, 2011 Share I remember saying on a previous thread where this came up 'I doubt a rider of that stature (Sauser/Stander) would let themselves be dictated to in that manner'. At the end of the day results are what count! the rider will surely ride the equipment that gives him the best chance of winning which is also important to tthe manufacturer .... #miskienpraateknetstront Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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