2018 World Cup discussion

[Skydome]

This doesn't happen anywhere near as much as people hope, probably why EWS is such a hit

yeah it's crazy how popular the EWS has gotten over the past few years or so.

 

[hifiandmtb]

What an excellent bike check from Loic:

He is such a smooooooth rider.

 

[Dozer]

Lots of froth in this gallery.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/tech-randoms-loinj-dh-world-cup-2018.html

 

[Zaf]

Sixpack racing are branching into somewheelsets now as well!!
That answers a previous question.

Also, those Suntour TriAir shocks are finally available for purchase. I had a stock notification come through about a week ago, limited numbers though.

 

[caad9]

It will be interesting to see if the course throws up some proper challenges to the top guys. There's a lot of moving obstacles to effect riders from run to run

 

[hifiandmtb]

Sixpack racing are branching into somewheelsets now as well!!

What's Sixpack all about? Never 'eard of 'em.

 

[Zaf]

What's Sixpack all about? Never 'eard of 'em.

Sixpack are a smaller German company, until now they have mainly been doing cockpit components; SPD Compatible cleat pedals, bunch of flat pedals, stems and handlebars etc.

Looks like they're branching out!

 

[indica]

The riders seem okay with the track.

And... Claudio crashed and hit his head...

 

[Dozer]

You know what? I reckon we could be in for a hell of a show, this is the best way to start a new season with a totally new place that is totally unlike anything we've had on the calendar, it's what we've all asked for yeah? New track, not bike park, wide trail etc etc. This could turn out to be one of the best races in a long time.
Any predictions for a winner?

 

[wkkie]

Lol, "The best bike rider is going to win this race. Where's Sam Hill ey?!".

 

[moorey]

You know what? I reckon we could be in for a hell of a show, this is the best way to start a new season with a totally new place that is totally unlike anything we've had on the calendar, it's what we've all asked for yeah? New track, not bike park, wide trail etc etc. This could turn out to be one of the best races in a long time.
Any predictions for a winner?

All for the track, just not the ‘made for tv’ urban finish. Very excited though. The rocks look brutal.
Top 5:
Gwin
Jack
Greg (unless wheel explodes again)
Troy
Laurie.

 

[moorey]

Lol, "The best bike rider is going to win this race. Where's Sam Hill ey?!".

There’s no question in my mind he’d be in the top 10 on a track like this...I’m not at all biased or swooning either...

 

[hifiandmtb]

I'm thinking Troy. He's a supple rider, we'll see.

 

[oliosky]

Blenki and Moir in the top 5

 

[ajay]

I just hope it doesn't claim any scalps. Massive potential for a season ending mishap.
Someone smooth and creative will win this one, I reckon. Gwin always a good bet, but I think we'll see a few young fresh faces on and around the podium.

 

[indica]

One down.... Loic....

 

[oliosky]

Bulldog also top 5

 

[moorey]

Bulldog also top 5

You think his wheels will survive? He’s kinda brutal on the bike Incase you missed it....

 

[hifiandmtb]

One down.... Loic....

Is it guaranteed he won’t be racing?

 

[MARKL]

One down.... Loic....

Mik fractured a finger.

Track is brutal, I wonder if Greg, Gwinn etc may leave a bit in the tank and live to ride the rest of the season?