Odinson Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Fortunately it's not a power balance.... Nevermind. It's as bad. I predict a slew high pivot DH bikes coming soon. Already on their way. Scott even bodged a HP idler onto the 'new' Worst-link Gambler Brendog is on. Either way, these young French guns on their Supremes are fast AF. Get ready for every privateer and partially sponsored rider falling over themselves to get onto a Supreme 29.
Headshot Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Fortunately it's not a power balance.... Nevermind. It's as bad. I predict a slew high pivot DH bikes coming soon.Its worse, its 29er wheels. The bandwagon is well and truly here. Seriously though, the guys riding the latest high pivot Commencal DH bike are doing so well. Look at Estaque and Wilson as well. I think they may be onto something. Hell I'm falling into the "its all about the bike" trap.
Headshot Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Already on their way. Scott even bodged a HP idler onto the 'new' Worst-link Gambler Brendog is on. Either way, these young French guns on their Supremes are fast AF. Get ready for every privateer and partially sponsored rider falling over themselves to get onto a Supreme 29.Ya and its a bargain compared to that over priced Minnaar machine.
Odinson Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Great weekend of racing. Super, super, super bummed that Pompon injured her back. Probably won't be able to race at Andorra, which is a shame, as it's effectively a home race. Happy for Seagrave. At least we didn't have to suffer through another Rachel Atherton smugfest. Kudos to Hrastnik and Widmann on also making the podium. Very close racing in the top 3 Elite Women's. Pierron is an absolute beast! Three wins on the trot! Smart money is on him for Andorra too. Shame more folks aren't giving Greenland the credit he deserves. With Gwin out till MSA, Greenland can challenge Pierron for the overall. Also bummed for Bruni - looked like he was on a stinker.
Odinson Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Ya and its a bargain compared to that over priced Minnaar machine. Damn, dude. You cleaned up in the PB Fantasy League this round.
stefmeister Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Its worse, its 29er wheels. The bandwagon is well and truly here. Seriously though, the guys riding the latest high pivot Commencal DH bike are doing so well. Look at Estaque and Wilson as well. I think they may be onto something. Hell I'm falling into the "its all about the bike" trap. Heard them comment something that some of these french/euro riders have been practicing on these tracks for a few weeks now, where the tracks are usually closed off before the events. So not necessarily anything to do with pivot placements, rather than just more practice time.
Capricorn Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Heard them comment something that some of these french/euro riders have been practicing on these tracks for a few weeks now, where the tracks are usually closed off before the events. So not necessarily anything to do with pivot placements, rather than just more practice time. Stef Garlicki was there too well before the race. Almost ended himself in the process.
Eddy Gordo Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-resurgence-of-high-pivot-suspension-design.html High pivot history
Headshot Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Stef Garlicki was there too well before the race. Almost ended himself in the process.Yep and in the qualies. He was looking fast before he crashed. Catching a slower rider should not happen, but I guess lower down the field its more likely. I had a horrid one after catching up to a slower rider in an enduro.
Hairy Posted July 9, 2018 Author Posted July 9, 2018 Already on their way. Scott even bodged a HP idler onto the 'new' Worst-link Gambler Brendog is on. Either way, these young French guns on their Supremes are fast AF. Get ready for every privateer and partially sponsored rider falling over themselves to get onto a Supreme 29.really hope that Commencal as a brand get a big push with all their bikes given the DH and Enduro teams success!
Eddy Gordo Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 really hope that Commencal as a brand get a big push with all their bikes given the DH and Enduro teams success!I love mine. Their pricing isnt bad at all either
Odinson Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 really hope that Commencal as a brand get a big push with all their bikes given the DH and Enduro teams success! They're selling like hot cakes and not just in Europe. They're a major player in the market, which is made equally more impressive considering that they effectively only focus on more gravity oriented bikes. No road bikes, XC, gravel grinders, etc. etc. Trail, AM/Enduro, DH/FR, DJ/slopestyle. That's their core market.
Hairy Posted July 9, 2018 Author Posted July 9, 2018 They're selling like hot cakes and not just in Europe. They're a major player in the market, which is made equally more impressive considering that they effectively only focus on more gravity oriented bikes. No road bikes, XC, gravel grinders, etc. etc. Trail, AM/Enduro, DH/FR, DJ/slopestyle. That's their core market. When I test road a Shova I also tested a Commie META and it was such a great bike to ride ... ended up on the Shova as it was a little (Lots) lighter, climbed a bit better and was cheaper at that stage .... but the Commie was certainly more playful and ball'zy
Stretch Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 Fast forward caught up last night. Why was Myriam out? Crash?... And Gwinn? That thumb from his crash? Loic was looking fastI don't know what happened with Luca at the top... Bit he flew down the rest of the track
.thumb.png.75d6381975d6e967f7f244707be5c209.png)
.thumb.jpg.f7359a62a1f4f4199fdd069d76f07b79.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.