UCI DH World Cup 2017 #1 - Lourdes 29-30 April

[NicoBoshoff]

Here's the thing though - so basically Spez (Stumpy and Enduro), Santa Cruz (Hightower), Cube (Stereo), Trek (Slash) and Scott (Genius 29) have committed their pro's to the big wheels.

 

Is this a case of as soon as other brands start going that way their riders will follow? Are riders on these bigger wheels because that's what the marketing teams are telling them to ride? Sam Hill has the option of riding a Mega 29 but prefers 27.5. Trek athletes could however go Remedy and not Slash, but seem to go Slash.  Santa Cruz still has the Nomad, but the team is on the HT. But I could argue the Hightower is the new sled that needs the marketing.

 

Would be very interesting to know how much riders get to dictate what they ride once they sign on for a team.

[NicoBoshoff]

hahaha, fact checking 101 

Yeah yeah.  Amply red-faced here.  I just genuinely thought Ravanel was on a Hightower for some reason (she's on a Meta).

[NicoBoshoff]

PS I think it's fair to say that 26" is d-e-d.

[Eddy Gordo]

All marketing for sure. Need to sell stagnant models and not at a loss. What would you do?

[Odinson]

Here's the thing though - so basically Spez (Stumpy and Enduro), Santa Cruz (Hightower), Cube (Stereo), Trek (Slash) and Scott (Genius 29) have committed their pro's to the big wheels.

 

Is this a case of as soon as other brands start going that way their riders will follow? Are riders on these bigger wheels because that's what the marketing teams are telling them to ride? Sam Hill has the option of riding a Mega 29 but prefers 27.5. Trek athletes could however go Remedy and not Slash, but seem to go Slash.  Santa Cruz still has the Nomad, but the team is on the HT. But I could argue the Hightower is the new sled that needs the marketing.

 

Would be very interesting to know how much riders get to dictate what they ride once they sign on for a team.

 

Legitimate question.

 

SC is pushing the Hightower hard. Virtually all of their athletes and ambassadors are on the HT.

 

I know Winton does have a Remedy 27.5 that she keeps as a back-up.

 

Long story short: the companies are pushing 29ers as race bikes. Anything else is slower.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

PS I think it's fair to say that 26" is d-e-d.

just that there aren't any manufacturers making 26 anymore. And personally, if I were racing, I'd prefer to be on the most up to date platform that I've got access to... 

[NicoBoshoff]

Legitimate question.

 

SC is pushing the Hightower hard. Virtually all of their athletes and ambassadors are on the HT.

 

I know Winton does have a Remedy 27.5 that she keeps as a back-up.

 

Long story short: the companies are pushing 29ers as race bikes. Anything else is slower.

Yip.  I suspect this as well.  And as long as thew results come in they can always argue "It actually IS about the bike".

[NicoBoshoff]

I mean, if Ratboy himself races a Hightower with his 5010CC being his "play bike" you know that either a) it's true or b) that Koolaid sure tastes mighty yummy.

[Odinson]

Stoppielorrie. This discussion should actually be on the EWS thread.

 

Admin, be a darling and move this over.

[Duane_Bosch]

Would be very interesting to know how much riders get to dictate what they ride once they sign on for a team.

I'm pretty sure Sagan's puppy was held hostage by the big S to force him to ride roubaix on the Spez Roubaix.

[Headshot]

PS I think it's fair to say that 26" is d-e-d.

Its only DED in your HED :-)

 

No but it is - doesn't work at all... 

[NotSoBigBen]

Without looking back a few pages ... is it on DSTV or only RedBull TV?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Without looking back a few pages ... is it on DSTV or only RedBull TV?

should be on DSTV. 

[Josh0]

should be on DSTV. 

I just checked, I can't find it on the Super Sport website......

[gwhite]

I just checked, I can't find it on the Super Sport website......

 

Just looked as well... no schedule for this event.

 

Live streaming on Red Bull TV website.

[Duane_Bosch]

I just checked, I can't find it on the Super Sport website......

DSTV is dead. They just haven't bothered to read the email yet.

 

6 step process to fix your problem.

 

1. Get an android streaming device

2. Connect it to your home network

3. Download the redbull TV app using the google play store.

4. cancel DSTV

5. Save R850 a month for the rest of your life

6. Live happily ever after.