One of my heroes (Jeff Stanton) once told me:A champion and his mechanic...
Most likely, but Maxxis makes Specialized tires so...Is this the first WC won on non-Maxxis tires in several years?
Well she clearly meant it as a joke, but I'm sure all of the girls (rach included) believe it may well have been the case if she had!I just watched the Rachel Atherton interview on freecaster
http://freecaster.tv/mtb/1009487/rachel-atherton-interview-schladming-2009
And was she serious when she said
"I rode the track, and it was rad, I felt so good and I thought 'I am gonna race!' but then I thought 'I can't' because imagine how depressed they'd all be because I haven't raced in a year and I show up and smoke em"
Did you see the clip....the sarcasm meter didn't even register. Regardless it was entertaining.Well she clearly meant it as a joke, but I'm sure all of the girls (rach included) believe it may well have been the case if she had!
If she were serious, she would have added the phrase "and a third of the men's field" into her quote!Did you see the clip....the sarcasm meter didn't even register. Regardless it was entertaining.
two of the richest coutries in the world... quit your moaning, bitches.Sounds alot like the states.
Literally not true.Most likely, but Maxxis makes Specialized tires so...
I know you know your stuff when it comes to Specialized tires as you mentioned you were testing the Storm a while back, but I was given that information by a very credible source??Literally not true.
I do not know about nowadays, but when I was in the bike industry, specialized tires were NOT made by Maxxis.I know you know your stuff when it comes to Specialized tires as you mentioned you were testing the Storm a while back, but I was given that information by a very credible source??
Did I hear/remember it incorrectly as Maxxis might not make the specialized tires but they are produced in the same factory? I'd like to know as I'm almost positive there's some relation there...
My understanding is that the chief tire guy at Specialized used to design tires for Maxxis. not sure about the same factory bit, but even if that was true they'd still be manufactured to their own individuals specs; happens all the time with frames.I know you know your stuff when it comes to Specialized tires as you mentioned you were testing the Storm a while back, but I was given that information by a very credible source??
Did I hear/remember it incorrectly as Maxxis might not make the specialized tires but they are produced in the same factory? I'd like to know as I'm almost positive there's some relation there...
crashed up top, then couldnt pull it back from that. Rob said Gee had mentioned that he couldnt wait for the season to be over.Stoked for Hill man, what an awsome season of racing. My freecaster Feed cut out on me half way through.
Awsome result from Rat Boy.
What happened to Gee? I cant wait to see the next Animal episode from that race, id say hes pretty disapointed.
I am not aware of Frank Stacy ever working with Maxxis, but anything is possible I guess. He has been specialized's tire consultant for years and has done a little work with kenda MX, but I am not aware of any maxxis ties.My understanding is that the chief tire guy at Specialized used to design tires for Maxxis. not sure about the same factory bit, but even if that was true they'd still be manufactured to their own individuals specs; happens all the time with frames.
Your definitely right about Frank (i think?), but i've heard from a number of people that Specialized acquired someone from Maxxis (presumably to do something with dh tires?). but it's a rumor in the bike industry so who knows/cares.I am not aware of Frank Stacy ever working with Maxxis, but anything is possible I guess. He has been specialized's tire consultant for years and has done a little work with kenda MX, but I am not aware of any maxxis ties.
I think the people at the top level have the ability to forget and move on alot quicker then others.Gee had a fantastic run after his crash. Pretty amazing to get the time he did considering. The pros always amaze me with how quickly they recover from mishaps in their race runs.
Fair enough...Your definitely right about Frank (i think?), but i've heard from a number of people that Specialized acquired someone from Maxxis (presumably to do something with dh tires?). but it's a rumor in the bike industry so who knows/cares.
I've heard nothing but good things in regards to Specialized's current and forthcoming tires. Hill was testing different treads at Bromont this summer, i'll be interested to see what that leads to.
Good point here - a great rider wouldn't get too far without his bike being in perfect condition & set up etc. Well done Jacy - you ARE the best !One of my heroes (Jeff Stanton) once told me:
"A great rider wins races, but a great mechanic wins championships"
Congrats to Jacy.
Coincidentally, so are Maxxis! Really expensive for a $6 slip of rubber huh...I'm pretty sure Specialized tires are made by cheng shen.
Coincidentally, so are Maxxis! Really expensive for a $6 slip of rubber huh...
Twatever...Maxxis are not made by cheng shin.....Maxxis is cheng shin. Maxxis is the house brand name used by cheng shin for their own 'higher end' tires...although the mfg of their bicycle tires (two piece molding) is comparable more to a bottom of the barrel auto tire.