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Official 2016 UCI World Cup Downhill Thread

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onenerdykid
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With ski season on the way out (for the East Coast and here in Europe it barely even showed up), mountain bike season is fast upon us! This weekend marks the start of the UCI calendar season with the first stop in Lourdes, France. The weather is pretty nasty at the moment, which should make for some rad racing!

Here is the UCI World Cup DHI calendar so you can keep up with the stops:

April 9-10 - Lourdes, France
April 23-24 - Cairns, Australia
June 4-5 - Fort William, Scotland
June 11-12 - Leogang, Austria
July 9-10 - Lenzerheide, Switzerland
August 6-7 - Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec
September 3-4 - Vallnord, Andora
September 6-11 - WORLD CHAMPS - Val Di Sole, Italy

You can watch each event live and for free at http://www.redbull.tv/


If you haven't been following the teams during the off-season, there were some pretty big changes that should make for an exciting race season: Gwin off Specialized and on to YT Industries, Bruni off Lapierre and on to Specialized, Athertons off GT and on to Trek, and the GT team picked up Bulldog and Wyn Masters. This will also be Peaty's last year racing, so 2016 should be far from dull.


And just in case you need some stoke:https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/823189/Downhill-MTB-Finals-Highlights---Mont-Sainte-Anne

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/823190/High-Speed-Mountain-Bike-Finals-Highlights---Windham

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/823191/Aaron-Gwin-Wins-MTB-World-Cup-Title-in-Val-di-Sole
Apr 6 2016 8:27AM
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saskskier
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Leogang looks pretty nuts.

Also, Claudio and Gwin go brakeless for the course preview and it might be my favourite one yet.
Jun 10 2016 1:47AM
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onenerdykid
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saskskierLeogang looks pretty nuts.


It gets better every year, but that isn't saying a whole lot. It is such a weird track to ride, almost like they build certain sections and link them together without a cohesive top-to-bottom plan. Some of the other trails (from the top, or to the sides of the race track) have a lot of potential and are pretty fun though.

But it will never compare to Schladming. Most of the racers head there Monday after the race and have their own mini-World Cup. It's insane watching them absolutely destroy a proper track.
Jun 10 2016 5:00AM
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Tinga
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Leogang is shaping up to be pretty intense.

This is one of Claudio's more fun course previews
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Jun 10 2016 3:06PM
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onenerdykid
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YwRfBij-JA



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfQIR4vXXIk
Jun 11 2016 4:33AM
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onenerdykid
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/830753/World-Cup-Dailies--Practise-day---Trouble-on-Track
Jun 11 2016 7:24AM
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saskskier
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Is there a stream for the finals?
Jun 11 2016 9:48PM
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loopie
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saskskierIs there a stream for the finals?

http://www.redbull.com/us/en/bike/events/1331755958648/uci-mtb-world-cup-2016-round-6-leogang-austria

6:30 AM MST time.
Jun 12 2016 12:35AM
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saskskier
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loopiehttp://www.redbull.com/us/en/bike/events/1331755958648/uci-mtb-world-cup-2016-round-6-leogang-austria

6:30 AM MST time.


Perfect. Thanks!
Jun 12 2016 12:56AM
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Tinga
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Damn that was a good race.
Jun 12 2016 4:52PM
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CheddarJack
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Aaron Gwin... just wow
Jun 12 2016 5:37PM
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onenerdykid
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TingaDamn that was a good race.


Hell yeah, absolutely nuts. Gwin destroyed the field. Mik threw a suicide no hander over the huge finish jump. Phil Atwill nose manualed into hot seat bikes at the finish, knocking them all over the place haha. And it was Tracy Hannah's "22nd" birthday. It was off the hook all around. Good times in Österreich haha
Jun 13 2016 6:31AM
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Carl_the_Llama
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Anyone have a link to the replay? Missed the live stream...
Jun 13 2016 3:13PM
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onenerdykid
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Carl_the_LlamaAnyone have a link to the replay? Missed the live stream...


http://www.redbull.tv/live/AP-1KR6H13P11W11/uci-mountain-bike-world-cup
Jun 13 2016 4:38PM
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Carl_the_Llama
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onenerdykidhttp://www.redbull.tv/live/AP-1KR6H13P11W11/uci-mountain-bike-world-cup

Cheers, thank you!
Jun 14 2016 5:13PM
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onenerdykid
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Mik is a fucking animal and one of the nicest guys on the WC. This footage is so rad

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/831056/Mick-Hannah-Leogang-Racerun
Jun 16 2016 5:02PM
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loopie
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onenerdykidMik is a fucking animal and one of the nicest guys on the WC. This footage is so rad

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/831056/Mick-Hannah-Leogang-Racerun


I love watching him on those flat grass / muddy corners near the middle-ish of the vid.

It seems like he has so much more traction than the guy he follows. Really shows his skill. He can keep to the inside of the corner the whole way, while the other guys are sliding all over the place. Or he is following a rut...
Jun 19 2016 12:27AM
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onenerdykid
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Lenzerheide is on! Qualis today (Friday) and Finals are on Saturday!

Check out some of the new paint jobs! The teams usually wait until World's to bring out new stuff, but it seems that a few of the teams/riders are getting fresh paint jobs almost every race.

While I can appreciate the humor of Peaty's, I think it's rather hideous



Troy's on the other hand is pure sex






So is Loris'... actually all of the Demos look sick this year






Jul 8 2016 2:59AM
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onenerdykid
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/832358/World-Cup-Dailies--Practise-Day---How-far-can-Gee-jump-
Jul 8 2016 6:53AM
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CheddarJack
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onenerdykidWhile I can appreciate the humor of Peaty's, I think it's rather hideous




Combined with his kit, it's probably the ugliest thing to ever appear in a World Cup..... I love it
Jul 8 2016 9:31AM
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onenerdykid
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Men's Qualification Results:
1. Danny Hart
2. George Brannigan
3. Greg Minnaar
4. Mike Jones
5. Laurie Greenland

Women's Qualification Results:
1. Tahnee Seagrave
2. Rachel Atherton
3. Myriam Nicole
4. Tracey Hannah
5. Manon Carpenter


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/832407/Vital-RAW---Loose-in-Lenzerheide


My predictions:
Men
1. Aaron Gwin
2. Greg Minnaar
3. Loris Vergier
4. Danny Hart
5. Troy Brosnan

Women
1. Rachel Atherton
2. Tahnee Seagrave
3. Tracey Hannah
4. Myriam Nicole
5. Manon Carpenter

Junior
1. Finn
Jul 9 2016 3:51AM
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cydwhit
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onenerdykidMen's Qualification Results:
1. Danny Hart
2. George Brannigan
3. Greg Minnaar
4. Mike Jones
5. Laurie Greenland

Women's Qualification Results:
1. Tahnee Seagrave
2. Rachel Atherton
3. Myriam Nicole
4. Tracey Hannah
5. Manon Carpenter


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/832407/Vital-RAW---Loose-in-Lenzerheide


My predictions:
Men
1. Aaron Gwin
2. Greg Minnaar
3. Loris Vergier
4. Danny Hart
5. Troy Brosnan

Women
1. Rachel Atherton
2. Tahnee Seagrave
3. Tracey Hannah
4. Myriam Nicole
5. Manon Carpenter

Junior
1. Finn

DANNY FRICKING HART!!!
Jul 10 2016 11:15AM
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onenerdykid
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cydwhitDANNY FRICKING HART!!!


I honestly didn't have the faith he could do it, and I'm super glad I was wrong. Super awesome to see him take the win, finally!
Jul 10 2016 1:22PM
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onenerdykid
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/832553/THE-SYNDICATE-2016---Episode-5---Lenzerheide


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/832554/YT---Tales-of-the-Mob----10--Lenzerheide
Jul 11 2016 4:08PM
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Tinga
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cydwhitDANNY FRICKING HART!!!


fuck yeah. exciting racing.
Jul 12 2016 12:42AM
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onenerdykid
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The look on Danny's face when he doesn't realize that he actually won is totally priceless. He's in a state of absolute shock for at least 10 minutes haha. So good, such an insane race!

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/832705/A-First-Time-Win-at-Lightning-Speed-in-Lenzerheide---UCI-MTB-World-Cup-2016
Jul 13 2016 1:27PM
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onenerdykid
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Rachel's Go-Pro from her winning run:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/832785/Rachel-Atherton-Lenzerheide-2016-winning-GoPro-run
Jul 15 2016 2:40AM
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onenerdykid
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Dirt Magazine's Geek Stats for Lenzerheide!



https://dirtmountainbike.com/racing-events/world-cup-geek-stats-lenzerheide-2016.html

I was wondering how much time Gwin lost in that last sector of the race. Crazy to see how it all unfolded, sector by sector. What an awesome race!
Jul 18 2016 3:03PM
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QuantumMechanic
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I'm definitely starting to like WynTV more than Claudio's previews...Lenzerheide with Peaty was awesome but something about Wyn's interviews reminds me of the kind of dry humor from the Office and I love it haha
Jul 18 2016 7:07PM
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onenerdykid
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Inside Specialized Racing: Troy Brosnan
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/834255/Inside-Specialized-Racing--Troy-Brosnan



Trek Factory Racing, day 1
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/834256/World-Cup-Dailies--Practice-day----------The-Speed-Trap-
Aug 5 2016 7:17AM
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onenerdykid
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Ratboy Helmet Cam
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/834257/Josh-Bryceland-Helmet-Cam---Mont-Ste-Anne
Aug 5 2016 7:22AM
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onenerdykid
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HOLY SHIT this is going to be an insane race, definitely one of the all-time-great tracks in DH racing.

Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 just qualified 1, 2, 3, 4 with Gwin hitting over 75kph (46mph) in the speed trap, which is the fastest we've seen all year. That's just nutty on a mountain bike.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/834284/Vital-RAW---Mont-Sainte-Anne-Speed-Freaks-



FINALS ARE TOMORROW (SATURDAY)!
Aug 5 2016 4:07PM
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QuantumMechanic
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DANNY HART STRIKES AGAIN
Aug 7 2016 12:30PM
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saskskier
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onenerdykidHOLY SHIT this is going to be an insane race, definitely one of the all-time-great tracks in DH racing.

Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 just qualified 1, 2, 3, 4 with Gwin hitting over 75kph (46mph) in the speed trap, which is the fastest we've seen all year. That's just nutty on a mountain bike.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/834284/Vital-RAW---Mont-Sainte-Anne-Speed-Freaks-



FINALS ARE TOMORROW (SATURDAY)!


Where is the replay? Red Bull tv crashed and I couldn't watch any of it while it was live.

Also, while Gwin hitting 75mph is impressive, I'm more impressed with Rachel Atherton hitting over 73mph. Has anyone ever been as dominant as she is, men or women?
Aug 8 2016 12:38PM
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QuantumMechanic
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saskskierWhere is the replay? Red Bull tv crashed and I couldn't watch any of it while it was live.

Also, while Gwin hitting 75mph is impressive, I'm more impressed with Rachel Atherton hitting over 73mph. Has anyone ever been as dominant as she is, men or women?


kph yo but thats still some major ass hauling
Aug 8 2016 9:25PM
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saskskier
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QuantumMechanickph yo but thats still some major ass hauling


Ha ha ha. My bad. Definitely meany kph.
Aug 8 2016 11:00PM
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onenerdykid
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saskskierWhere is the replay? Red Bull tv crashed and I couldn't watch any of it while it was live.


http://www.redbull.tv/live/AP-1KR6H17T91W11/uci-mountain-bike-world-cup

if for some reason that doesn't work, go to redbull.tv and just scroll towards the bottom. You'll see live events/replays, click there.
Aug 9 2016 3:32AM
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onenerdykid
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Rachel's winning run from MSA. The course is so insane, the last wooded sections towards the end are absolutely brutal. Her 73.65 kph through the speed trap was faster than men's winner, Danny Hart (73.28). Fucking hell.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/834504/Rachel-Atherton--39-s-DH-MTB-Title-Winning-Run--GoPro-View---UCI-MTB-World-Cup-2016
Aug 9 2016 3:57AM
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onenerdykid
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Dirt Mag's Geek Stats for Mont Sainte Anne!
https://dirtmountainbike.com/racing-events/world-cup-geek-stats-mont-sainte-anne-2016.html


Crazy to see the consistency of Hart, Gwin, and Bruni compared to the utter chaos beneath them

Aug 16 2016 3:19PM
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californiagrown
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onenerdykidDirt Mag's Geek Stats for Mont Sainte Anne!
https://dirtmountainbike.com/racing-events/world-cup-geek-stats-mont-sainte-anne-2016.html


Crazy to see the consistency of Hart, Gwin, and Bruni compared to the utter chaos beneath them



Blenki is top 10 in WC DH!!?
Aug 16 2016 3:48PM
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onenerdykid
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californiagrownBlenki is top 10 in WC DH!!?


Just this latest round, not overall. He definitely has his struggles, same with Bryceland who's not doing so hot this year.
Aug 16 2016 4:10PM
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californiagrown
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onenerdykidJust this latest round, not overall. He definitely has his struggles, same with Bryceland who's not doing so hot this year.


Gotchya, I'm on mobile and thought it was graphed from the start of the season not just time splits.
Aug 16 2016 5:00PM
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onenerdykid
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WORLD CUP FINALS IN ANDORRA

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/836728/Vallnord--Andorra--Downhill-World-Cup-Practice-Raw-2016



With his second place in qualis (40 points), Gwin has basically clinched the World Cup Overall. Danny Hart would need to win and Gwin would need to not get any points in the finals in order for it not to happen.

Finals are SATURDAY, so don't miss it!
Sep 2 2016 3:24PM
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onenerdykid
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Now that the regular World Cup season has come to an end, it's time for WORLD CHAMPS!!

This is definitely my favorite race of the season, it's checkers or wreckers, and all the big names get super custom paint jobs for their bikes & kits.

Check out Aaron Gwin's YT Tues:
https://dirtmountainbike.com/news/aaron-gwins-custom-world-championship-yt-tues-frame-revealed.html


Sep 6 2016 3:21AM
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onenerdykid
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Commencal Riding Addiction's custom bikes for the Frenchies (Remi & Myriam) and Kiwi (Brannigan)

https://dirtmountainbike.com/racing-events/commencal-unveils-world-champs-custom-bikes.html




Sep 6 2016 3:26AM
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Tinga
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Too bad about the weather in Andorra. But obviously Gwin deserved the overall and Danny finally got some wins in as well as Bruni. All is good in the world.

But I am very excited for all the custom kits for world champs. Going to be sick.
Sep 6 2016 1:29PM
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Tinga
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onenerdykidCommencal Riding Addiction's custom bikes for the Frenchies (Remi & Myriam) and Kiwi (Brannigan)

https://dirtmountainbike.com/racing-events/commencal-unveils-world-champs-custom-bikes.html






Maori art with silver fern on the silver bike is sick.
Sep 6 2016 1:32PM
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onenerdykid
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TingaBut I am very excited for all the custom kits for world champs. Going to be sick.


Check out Adam Brayton's Scott Gambler/Hope collaboration- all of the little details are super rad:
http://www.hopetech.com/adam-braytons-worlds-gambler/


Sep 7 2016 3:25AM
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onenerdykid
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Atherton Racing & Trek came up with a different approach- don't add any paint, we want the lightest bikes possible. Raw carbon without a protective coat.

Sep 7 2016 8:14AM
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onenerdykid
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Troy Brosnan's Demo




Minnaar's V10



Hart's Summum


Sep 7 2016 11:42AM
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Tinga
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Here is a bunch of them.

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/bikes-of-the-best-val-di-sole-world-championships-2016.html

I'm in love with Tahnee and her bike.

Sep 7 2016 8:16PM
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