MrJacques Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 There are a few teams on mixed wheel sizes. Spez have a new Demo with 29 in front. Danny is on mixed sizes and Maes was enduroing on a mixed up bike. Valli Holl who is not tall is on a 29er so I'm sure Hart could cope. Rachel is also. My team is a mish mash of up and coming talent with one old dog as in Bulldog. My big money is on Tanhee. I hope she's sandbagging a bit. Her insta pic in the new kit shows some bulging muscles, so here's hoping :-) There were some training videos of Tahnee earlier this year - deadlifting, etc. She's strong and Rachel will have to watch out!
l4y3rcake Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 well he's been wiping the floor with greg while still on 650s fot the last two years Really?! So in 2017 Greg was 3rd overall and Danny was 6th. In 2018 Greg was injured for just about the whole season. When did this floor wiping happen?
Headshot Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 Had to eat my words - this new C DH bike is a beauty.
Capricorn Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 There were some training videos of Tahnee earlier this year - deadlifting, etc. She's strong and Rachel will have to watch out!one thing Tahnee didn't lack was physical strength. If anything, the last few races last year showed she has a brittle temperament that spilt over into pithey. World champs was it, where she was tjankerig and bitter. Wasn't a good look, and i lost alot of respect for her. I expect Rachel to crush her again, and this time, I hope she carries herself in a more dignified manner. then she's a champ, win or lose.
Spoke101 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 According to Google: Danny is 178cm (same as Gwin) Greg is 191cm. So the larger frame and bigger wheels makes sense for Greg. But there is also riding style to take into account. Cathro did a test recently of 27.5 vs 29er which was interesting.There is no way greg is 191cm more like 188cm on a good day.
MrJacques Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 There is no way greg is 191cm more like 188cm on a good day. Yeah, different sites have different results... https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-ZA/rider/greg-minnaar (191cm) https://www.gregminnaar.com/aboutgregminnaar (188cm)
Spoke101 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 Yeah, different sites have different results... https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-ZA/rider/greg-minnaar (191cm) https://www.gregminnaar.com/aboutgregminnaar (188cm)I prefer the real deal. I'm 186cm and know the man in question very well so when you stand eye to eye I doubt his forehead has 5cm on mine.
Headshot Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 I prefer the real deal. I'm 186cm and know the man in question very well so when you stand eye to eye I doubt his forehead has 5cm on mine. You're pals with Greg. You just killed this thread :-)
Spoke101 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 You're pals with Greg. You just killed this thread :-)Haha, it helps when you used to work for the guy.
Capricorn Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 oh yes, first VitalMTB RAW. i'm so fuggin happy right now!
Eddy Gordo Posted April 27, 2019 Posted April 27, 2019 Greg is looking fast and smooth, but so is the commi guys.
PhilipV Posted April 27, 2019 Posted April 27, 2019 I'm loving the Gee course preview. The data junkie in would find it interesting if Red Bull overlayed some HRM and speed data onto the footage.
PhilipV Posted April 27, 2019 Posted April 27, 2019 So, who's brave enough to reveal their fantasy team? I neglected to check whether all of them are on the start line, but it is what it is.
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