J Wakefield Posted October 4, 2020 Share how did he race under 23 world champs last year then ?He didn’t he did that in 2018 and rose Elite in 2019 Javas X, DieselnDust and Long Wheel Base 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted October 4, 2020 Share Alan's progress suggests he is peaking for world champs....I'm sure everyone is but he seems to be making more progress everytime he gets on the bike Edited October 4, 2020 by DieselnDust DJuice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted October 4, 2020 Share Damn 2019 must have just skipped my mind EishThat happens when you start getting old...... DieselnDust, SwissVan and Stretch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted October 4, 2020 Share That happens when you start getting old...... I'm still in 2009 kosmonooit, J Wakefield, Chris_ and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJuice Posted October 4, 2020 Share Awesome ride and great achievement by Alan. Javas X, DieselnDust, kosmonooit and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted October 4, 2020 Share I'm still in 2009Those days of Freecaster (which is how Rob Walnut ended up here) Burry was U23 World Champ Everyone was riding 26" wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted October 5, 2020 Share How funny was Bart getting hooked on "those wider bars" when commentating on ERs win in the short track. It lasted into the mens race. HAs win was masterful. Got ahead at just the right time, let the rest bunch up behind, which is counter intuitive and then won the sprint with Nino having to tango with Vader and Co. Worlds are going to be interesting. I enjoyed seeing how many riders were using dropper posts. The old school straight leg descending technique is starting to stand out. Anne Terpstra, PFP and Avancini made good use of theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted October 5, 2020 Share NMNM is not exactly dropper post territory Edited October 5, 2020 by DieselnDust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 5, 2020 Share NMNM is not exactly dropper post territoryBut but all the cool 'kids' must have dropper posts even those riding their bikes here in Alberhoughton on the gravel roads .... DieselnDust, Red Bird, Wayne pudding Mol and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanniri Posted October 5, 2020 Share But but all the cool 'kids' must have dropper posts even those riding their bikes here in Alberhoughton on the gravel roads .... Easier to fit in the back of the SUV NotSoBigBen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted October 5, 2020 Share Mocking dropper posts is like mocking hydraulic disc brakes and tubeless.... For an average rider, hands down the best bike tech. Will they use them next week? Maybe not as the track isn't necessarily 'technical' but if it's wet and wild, I'm pretty sure a few guys will have them as it will allow them to easier get the bike and themselves in good positions for a low centre of gravity and some grip. I won't ride mtb without a dropper. It's silly. Even on really fast twitchy gravel roads the benefit is still tangible. If I have the option of having that weapon in my arsenal I will have it every time. I'm also not in a position of fitness where 200g influences my performance. My fitness does that for me. BUT, we aren't good enough to compare ourselves to guys preparing to race world champs. 200g does give them a 0.4% advantage which could be the difference between winning and 3rd. I just don't like being poked in my butt unless I absolutely have to be Hairy, Red Bird and Headshot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted October 5, 2020 Share Mocking dropper posts is like mocking hydraulic disc brakes and tubeless.... For an average rider, hands down the best bike tech. Will they use them next week? Maybe not as the track isn't necessarily 'technical' but if it's wet and wild, I'm pretty sure a few guys will have them as it will allow them to easier get the bike and themselves in good positions for a low centre of gravity and some grip. I won't ride mtb without a dropper. It's silly. Even on really fast twitchy gravel roads the benefit is still tangible. If I have the option of having that weapon in my arsenal I will have it every time. I'm also not in a position of fitness where 200g influences my performance. My fitness does that for me. BUT, we aren't good enough to compare ourselves to guys preparing to race world champs. 200g does give them a 0.4% advantage which could be the difference between winning and 3rd. I just don't like being poked in my butt unless I absolutely have to beBut you saying you would if.....? Hairy, Jewbacca and Wayne pudding Mol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 5, 2020 Share But you saying you would if.....?I thought it would be best not to point out the obvious .............. DieselnDust, Wayne pudding Mol and Jewbacca 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted October 5, 2020 Share Double post removed Edited October 5, 2020 by DieselnDust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted October 5, 2020 Share If I absolutely had to..... Wayne pudding Mol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted October 5, 2020 Share If I absolutely had to..... Like if someone offered you an AXS 180 mm dropper post? Jewbacca and Wayne pudding Mol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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