Greeeeeaaatttt ... Just what we've been asking for

Discussion in 'Racing' started by herzalot, Feb 18, 2020.


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  1. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
  2. tick

    tick Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    Tick
    Current Bike:
    Process 111
  3. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Watch how I care less and not respond here.








    Keep watching.:speechless:
     
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  4. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I am officially boycotting visits to the following countries (and undecided location):

    *France
    *Shvitchzerland
    *Italy
    *Spain
    *tbc
     
  5. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Food for thought - If you "could care less" - you care a little. :confused:
     
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  6. hill^billy

    hill^billy iMTB Rockstah

    What caught my eye was the Cycleworks SWC-1 review. Crazy chit!
     
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  7. bvader

    bvader iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    HB
    Name:
    Mr. Brown
  8. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
  9. doublewide

    doublewide iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    Mark
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Tallcan
    Why is this a surprise? UCI has ALWAYS sucked...

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  10. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    It's not a surprise, really. Speaking for the majority, I'd say we have all been expecting to see this happen but seeing actually happen is still a slap in the face.
     
  11. doublewide

    doublewide iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    Mark
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Tallcan
  12. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Q: How do you cheat/even the odds at a e-bike race?

    A: Instead of having an electric motor/battery tucked away in the compartment, you have an EMP device hidden away in there with a control switch mounted on the handlebars.
     
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  13. Danimal

    Danimal iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    Epic Evo
    My eyes too. @Lost Kiwi will be all over this in 15-20 years.

    And what's up with the E XC race? Give them a full red bull rampage run with having to ride back to the top. Go big or go home!
     
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  14. Maderas84

    Maderas84 Member

    Location:
    Fluent in French & sarcasm.
    Name:
    Andres
    Current Bike:
    Ibis, Pivot & Santa Cruz
  15. sir crashalot

    sir crashalot iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    laguna beach
    Name:
    gary fishman
    Current Bike:
    2018 banshee rune
    Is a race where everyone cheats fair?
     
  16. Sidewalk

    Sidewalk iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    The road is where I call home
    Name:
    Josh
    Current Bike:
    N+1
    I thought this was already happening. And I thought that the FIM (motorcycle racing) was claiming eMTB as a motorsport?

    Makes you think, huh?

    I personally don't care about ebikes and such. I'm just getting fed up with them being shoved down my throat, and every god damn rider (exaggeration) telling me "you have to try one, they are so great!" Yes, I have tried one, no, it was NOT great. Thanks.
     
  17. Lost Kiwi

    Lost Kiwi Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Portola Hills
    Name:
    Simon
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    2035? I might be ready to make the move up from 26 inch wheels by then :Roflmao
     
  18. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Yeah, that. I've never understood why people even pay attention to UCI. Bunch of control freaks who don't understand cyclists or cycling.
     
  19. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    But do they understand me? :cautious:
     
  20. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Doesn't matter. You're not a cyclist. :rolleyes:
     
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  21. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    I rode a 26er today.
     
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  22. hill^billy

    hill^billy iMTB Rockstah

    Well?
     
  23. skyungjae

    skyungjae Member

    Location:
    Fullerton, CA
    Name:
    Kyung Jae
    Current Bike:
    2015 Santa Cruz Bronson C
    They should make it all climbing up technical stuff making traction with the extra power a handicap.
     
  24. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    So how are they going to govern this? I just talked to my buddy from Worldwide Cyclery who has a Trek Powerfly that has been chipped. He told me it will do 55mph!

    BTW the only reason he picked up an e-bike is he just had disc replacement surgery. He did admit though that now he's totally addicted.
     
  25. skyungjae

    skyungjae Member

    Location:
    Fullerton, CA
    Name:
    Kyung Jae
    Current Bike:
    2015 Santa Cruz Bronson C
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    They can all ride up this.

    or...

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    More power, more problems.
     
  26. MrGreedom

    MrGreedom Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Name:
    Ryan
    Current Bike:
    BH Lynx6
    I give it 3 seasons before they abandon it because of crying that winners are cheating with modifications that can't be discovered.
     
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  27. Danmtchl

    Danmtchl iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Bakersfield
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
    I have ridden a dozen of these and they will not do 55 mph. The fastest e-bike I have ridden is a Stromer ST5. It will do 30 easily and try to keep going.
     
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  28. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    I wouldn't think so. I'm sure you would spin out long before that.
     
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  29. MrGreedom

    MrGreedom Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Name:
    Ryan
    Current Bike:
    BH Lynx6
    55mph carrying a 0 lb rider
     


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