For the 2010 Olympics here in Vancouver the Skier cross and Snowboarder cross rules were updated to ban skin suits. The rules mandated two pieces and had a pinch measurement of 8cm at the thigh and 6cm somewhere on the top. UCI could easily clarify the rules with pinch measurements.
For the 2010 Olympics here in Vancouver the Skier cross and Snowboarder cross rules were updated to ban skin suits. The rules mandated two pieces and...
For the 2010 Olympics here in Vancouver the Skier cross and Snowboarder cross rules were updated to ban skin suits. The rules mandated two pieces and had a pinch measurement of 8cm at the thigh and 6cm somewhere on the top. UCI could easily clarify the rules with pinch measurements.
What utter non-sense.
If the order of the day is fastest down the hill wins, then throw everything at it. I couldnt care less about the looks, I want racing at the highest degree.
I am also a fan of creative work arounds for rules, its only cheating if you get caught, and its deemed illegal.
For the 2010 Olympics here in Vancouver the Skier cross and Snowboarder cross rules were updated to ban skin suits. The rules mandated two pieces and...
For the 2010 Olympics here in Vancouver the Skier cross and Snowboarder cross rules were updated to ban skin suits. The rules mandated two pieces and had a pinch measurement of 8cm at the thigh and 6cm somewhere on the top. UCI could easily clarify the rules with pinch measurements.
What utter non-sense.
If the order of the day is fastest down the hill wins, then throw everything at it. I couldnt care less about the...
What utter non-sense.
If the order of the day is fastest down the hill wins, then throw everything at it. I couldnt care less about the looks, I want racing at the highest degree.
I am also a fan of creative work arounds for rules, its only cheating if you get caught, and its deemed illegal.
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Agree, I don’t think there should be clothing rules. Supercross is wearing gear tight af, but more from a mobility aspect of fabric.
I don't think it's a one-piece suit, I think it's a skin suit. The word "suit" doesn't mean one-piece, it means that all the pieces of...
I don't think it's a one-piece suit, I think it's a skin suit. The word "suit" doesn't mean one-piece, it means that all the pieces of a garment form one unit of garment. For instance, a men's formal suit can be a two-piece suit (slacks and jacket) or a three-piece suit (slacks, jacket, and vest). One suit comprises multiple pieces.
The UCI rule bans "jerseys designed for road cycling, skinsuits, orone-piece suits" The key word here is "or." "Or" means that any one of those three things are banned. Is it a road jersey? No. Is it a one-piece suit? No. Is it a skin suit? I think it is. It's clearly designed as a system. And seeing as the suit is clearly designed to be skin tight and reduce aerodynamic drag, it's a skin suit.
And to be clear, my beef isn't with skin suits in downhill, it's with rules. Either enforce the rule or get rid of the rule. It would be lame if the UCI allows the allegedly-not-a-skin-suit skin suit for round one, it has a big impact on results and standings for the series, and then they react and ban it for the rest of the year. The first race is going to have an asterisk on results for the rest of time, which is a little unfair for everybody who worked hard to be there.
Good points, but look at the regulations:
The jersey shall be a long-sleeved shirt whose sleeves extend down to the rider's wrists. -Check.
Jerseys used in downhill events should be of a type specifically designed and sold for use in BMX Racing or Mountain Bike downhill events. -Check. (prototype)
Jerseys designed for road cycling, skinsuits, or one-piece suits comprising the jersey and the pants/shorts are not permitted for use in downhill events.- Not designed for road cycling or a one piece suit comprising the jersey and pant short.-They don't define what a skin suit is with pinch or fabric regulations, but the dictionary does.
Remember that the UCI is french (HQ in Aigle, french part of switzerland), so the wording is a little different in french and could explain how Fox think its kit is legal:
''Les maillots de cyclisme sur route, les combinaisons moulantes et les ensembles une-pièce comprenant à la fois le maillot et le pantalon / short ne sont pas autorisés lors des épreuves de descente.''
So the one-piece can't have the jersey and the pants sewed together. Fox would argue that the upper part of the pants overall is similar to a vest as an extra layer and the jersey with the protection included is seperated from the pants that respect the wording of the rule.
unmasked canyon DH bike from ft bill pits washing area
unmasked canyon DH bike from ft bill pits washing area
As far as I can tell that layout is just a slightly reworked Antidote Darkmatter (HSP, concentric axle pivot, concentric BB rocker link). Looks seriously fast.
As far as I can tell that layout is just a slightly reworked Antidote Darkmatter (HSP, concentric axle pivot, concentric BB rocker link). Looks seriously fast.
Thought the same thing. Didn't expect them to just copy someone elses homework.
Re: gold stanchions (or any other color for the matter). It likely has something to do with co's putting their own twist on Kashima coatings since...
Re: gold stanchions (or any other color for the matter). It likely has something to do with co's putting their own twist on Kashima coatings since that patent expired some time ago (7 years ago I think). The gold in Kash wasn't necessary but was used to provide a visual cue that something about the product was 'better' than normal hard ano on competitors' products. Separately, from my understanding TiNi coatings aren't ideal as the surface finish becomes too smooth/uniform, resulting in stiction. A small degree of surface porosity is required to hold a very light film of oil to decrease breakaway stiction, and TiNi does away with that.
Specifically GGB, a manufacturer of Teflon coated bushings (the ones used in eyelets of shocks) specifies a surface roughness of the mating shaft to be Ra 0,2 to 0,4.
In this case it is to transfer the Teflon over to the mating shaft (so that a teflonised surface of the shaft runs on the underlying bronze particles, reducing friction), but this is a bit different to what happens in fork bushings (no transfer happens there). But the point is that there is something as too smooth.
Relatedly, I have always thought Loic and Finn's getups look so dope. I hate how most MTB gear is baggy and ill-fitting. Has anyone had luck...
Relatedly, I have always thought Loic and Finn's getups look so dope. I hate how most MTB gear is baggy and ill-fitting. Has anyone had luck finding MTB gear that with a similar fit to Loic and Finn's fits? I'm not talking about skin suits, just properly fitted gear.
Unfortunately, no. Those closest I’ve come is my 5 year old Royal pants. Every other pair of pants I’ve tried is EXTREMELY tight from the ankle...
Unfortunately, no. Those closest I’ve come is my 5 year old Royal pants. Every other pair of pants I’ve tried is EXTREMELY tight from the ankle to the bottom of my knee, then fits like Jncos from the center of the knee up to the waist, ultimately creating a look that appears like I’m wearing a hoodie as pants, that gets caught on my saddle nose. I found some light at the end of the tunnel, shorts wise, when I started wearing women’s labeled shorts. Identical to men’s except they usually had a shorter waist to crotch length, and a shorter over all inseam. Sadly many companies have gone unisex on their shorts now. Apparently most cycling brands sizing ideas are based off of someone 6’ 8”, with massive genitals, thighs of a track sprinter and the calves/feet/ankles of a professional ballerina.
Disagree, running medium to large pants/shorts (33 jeans waist) and I can't find pants that are nearly long enough at 6ft3. Tall people are severely undeserved in outdoor sports. Or at least anyone not fitting the general image of height to width ratio, whatever it is exactly. I'm running Norrona Fjora shorts that are over the knee by design, but I run them above the knee.
I really thought the new sender was going to be a 6-bar. This design kinda goes against current choices from other brands. I would be interested to know the reasoning behind it. Looks amazing though, very similar to the Darkmatter:
I really thought the new sender was going to be a 6-bar. This design kinda goes against current choices from other brands. I would be interested...
I really thought the new sender was going to be a 6-bar. This design kinda goes against current choices from other brands. I would be interested to know the reasoning behind it. Looks amazing though, very similar to the Darkmatter:
Nah pull links are all the rage, you get that sexy S shape leverage curve.
Quite a few new frames are pull link, most notable the new demo
Relatedly, I have always thought Loic and Finn's getups look so dope. I hate how most MTB gear is baggy and ill-fitting. Has anyone had luck...
Relatedly, I have always thought Loic and Finn's getups look so dope. I hate how most MTB gear is baggy and ill-fitting. Has anyone had luck finding MTB gear that with a similar fit to Loic and Finn's fits? I'm not talking about skin suits, just properly fitted gear.
I'd love to find some shorts that are large enough in the thighs that don't just fall off of my waist and leave me constantly pulling them up.
Curious about the hybrid air/coil negative spring on the Formula air shock. I'd like to see a teardown to get a better sense of what they're doing there.
PIT BITS video FROM FT BILL! vali's new YT TUES (didn't look like FA was on boxxer). craziest thing in it - martin maes running an orbea wild ebike without motor or battery! (sorry for yelling and !!!!...just stoked. vital fantasy should be up an rolling in an hour or two as well. rider list just came in)
unmasked canyon DH bike from ft bill pits washing area
Legit turned my laptop upside down
For the 2010 Olympics here in Vancouver the Skier cross and Snowboarder cross rules were updated to ban skin suits. The rules mandated two pieces and had a pinch measurement of 8cm at the thigh and 6cm somewhere on the top. UCI could easily clarify the rules with pinch measurements.
What utter non-sense.
If the order of the day is fastest down the hill wins, then throw everything at it. I couldnt care less about the looks, I want racing at the highest degree.
I am also a fan of creative work arounds for rules, its only cheating if you get caught, and its deemed illegal.
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Agree, I don’t think there should be clothing rules. Supercross is wearing gear tight af, but more from a mobility aspect of fabric.
Good points, but look at the regulations:
The jersey shall be a long-sleeved shirt whose sleeves extend down to the rider's wrists. -Check.
Jerseys used in downhill events should be of a type specifically designed and sold for use in BMX Racing or Mountain Bike downhill events. -Check. (prototype)
Jerseys designed for road cycling, skinsuits, or one-piece suits comprising the jersey and the pants/shorts are not permitted for use in downhill events.- Not designed for road cycling or a one piece suit comprising the jersey and pant short.-They don't define what a skin suit is with pinch or fabric regulations, but the dictionary does.
"a piece of clothing for the whole body made of a material that stretches and fits tightly to the body. It is worn especially for sports:"
The jersey must be either close fitting around the waist or must be tucked into the pants before the start to not cause interference. Check.
So it meets the regulations of the UCI as they mentioned in the video. I don't see why they would need to ban these in the future.
Remember that the UCI is french (HQ in Aigle, french part of switzerland), so the wording is a little different in french and could explain how Fox think its kit is legal:
''Les maillots de cyclisme sur route, les combinaisons moulantes et les ensembles une-pièce comprenant à la fois le maillot et le pantalon / short ne sont pas autorisés lors des épreuves de descente.''
So the one-piece can't have the jersey and the pants sewed together. Fox would argue that the upper part of the pants overall is similar to a vest as an extra layer and the jersey with the protection included is seperated from the pants that respect the wording of the rule.
As far as I can tell that layout is just a slightly reworked Antidote Darkmatter (HSP, concentric axle pivot, concentric BB rocker link). Looks seriously fast.
I happened to stumble across two new Devinci Chainsaw builds that I havent seen posted anywhere:
XT
My first post on here pertained to a Chainsaw listing that had Deore groupset that seemingly was incorrect but now appears it was just delayed? (display picture is the SX build)
https://www.devinci.com/en/bikes/mountain/chainsaw_deore12s_silver/
DH build gets a new colorway:
Thought the same thing. Didn't expect them to just copy someone elses homework.
Specifically GGB, a manufacturer of Teflon coated bushings (the ones used in eyelets of shocks) specifies a surface roughness of the mating shaft to be Ra 0,2 to 0,4.
In this case it is to transfer the Teflon over to the mating shaft (so that a teflonised surface of the shaft runs on the underlying bronze particles, reducing friction), but this is a bit different to what happens in fork bushings (no transfer happens there). But the point is that there is something as too smooth.
Disagree, running medium to large pants/shorts (33 jeans waist) and I can't find pants that are nearly long enough at 6ft3. Tall people are severely undeserved in outdoor sports. Or at least anyone not fitting the general image of height to width ratio, whatever it is exactly. I'm running Norrona Fjora shorts that are over the knee by design, but I run them above the knee.
Flight attendant.
Regarding the Canyon, I think it's a linkage actuated shock, otherwise I don't see a reason for the bolt/pivot in front of the BB...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6dP726MDIk/?igsh=cXhpN3U5Zm0wYW5r
new air shock from Formula, it’s called “Nebbia”
that translates to “mist or fog”
I really thought the new sender was going to be a 6-bar. This design kinda goes against current choices from other brands. I would be interested to know the reasoning behind it. Looks amazing though, very similar to the Darkmatter:
Nah pull links are all the rage, you get that sexy S shape leverage curve.
Quite a few new frames are pull link, most notable the new demo
C. Textor with a "Vivid"Coil as well as Bulldog, spotted on the latest MoiMoiTV vlog.
kinda reminds me of the VHP layout of the norco range. and that thing just goes… fastest suspension layout i‘ve ever ridden.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6dYQTRsent/
Nicolai has a new Pinion equipped E Bike
new gravel bike from Propain
I'd love to find some shorts that are large enough in the thighs that don't just fall off of my waist and leave me constantly pulling them up.
Intense Factory Racing using Lewis brakes, quite surprising to see
It's been posted in the team rumors thread a while ago...
oops
Curious about the hybrid air/coil negative spring on the Formula air shock. I'd like to see a teardown to get a better sense of what they're doing there.
PIT BITS video FROM FT BILL! vali's new YT TUES (didn't look like FA was on boxxer). craziest thing in it - martin maes running an orbea wild ebike without motor or battery! (sorry for yelling and !!!!...just stoked. vital fantasy should be up an rolling in an hour or two as well. rider list just came in)
As expected “the best” wasn’t the best and it won’t be again
i still see clevis mount shock and headset cable routing 👎
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