The bikes aren't ready. That's why they weren't there. The top three were all on no compromise DH bikes.
It's an amazing coincidence that everyone in this thread who doesn't rate the track, has never ridden it.
Shame that we didnt see the Demo thou and there trying to sell new ones, I'd be seeing what they have in the PL prob a refined version on this
Also if what Blinki said is true it seems funny that Lapierre were doing all that data testing and working with new rockers compared to the bike they normally ride.
Fair call about the track I bet I'd prob shit my pants but if the best riders in the world are having a moan maybe the UCI should listen up and give the riders in what tracks they get to ride each season, over all the rider Elite, Women's, and Juniors it would be very fair I bet PMB and Cairns would disappear.
Ps: from what I saw the course was a bit dated GJ is a legend when it comes to track building but maybe he should move with the times, Peaty said the track has not changed since 1996 even Kathy the Syndicate manger said the same.