2013 Southridge USA Shimano Super D Round 5

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GoRideYoBike (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:36)

Seeing lots of riders with googles and XC lids. Is that a new trend?

brule (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:48)

Googles keep more crap out of your eyes and they are going mostly downhill on these courses with limited climbing.

GoRideYoBike (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:52)

Oh cool. Glad to see I'm not alone. I wear contacts so I have to wear goggles unless its super dry.

Jimmy0 FL (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:55)

i feel like the dryer it is the more i need googles because of the dust

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mrgonzo (Mar 10, 2013 at 22:05) (Below Threshold)

so if mostly downhill why not full face helmets? And why don't you see people outside of super D races wearing goggles and half helmets? I agree with rideyobike, I smell a trend.

brule (Mar 10, 2013 at 22:20)

@Gonzo - you aren't riding in the right places then. Today was poring rain, mud and all that grossness, fired on the goggles and could see great - not a trend, but rather useful gear.

mrgonzo (Mar 10, 2013 at 22:37)

Oh I see the point of goggles for sure but it was plenty sunny in fontana today. I guess I am riding the wrong places. I'll keep looking in search of the magical trail with marshmallow trees and rivers of mountain dew where everyone wears goggles with half helmets cause it appears to only be at super d races.

Protour (Mar 10, 2013 at 22:47)

Racers have been wearing goggles and half helmets since the 90's, if not earlier. H Ball started this trend

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wildwood (Mar 11, 2013 at 2:45) (Below Threshold)

Unless it's muddy, I find it unnecessary, and ridiculous.

mfbeast12 (Mar 11, 2013 at 15:47)

Goggles because when it's dusty and you're going 35mph on a gnarly downhill trail, you don't want shit in your eyes. No fullface because its hot and those things are heavier and sweatier, besides, they aren't necessarily XC lids if they aren't fullface, a new kind of helmet is being manufactured specifically for enduro, with more protection in the back and a bit bulkier shell.

Jimmy0 FL (Mar 11, 2013 at 15:58)

I prefer goggles in the dry cause dust knocks my contacts out. If it's really muddy I take em off because I'd rather squint to keep my contacts in than use tear offs or have muddy goggles. We should have a poll on this.

GoRideYoBike (Mar 11, 2013 at 16:49)

Apperantly youve never Gotten a piece of mud in the eye while riding

mrgonzo (Mar 11, 2013 at 18:30)

yeah that one little particle that you can't get out and you just keep blinking the whole ride, that's fun. I wear clear or amber glasses that have foam around the outside to keep wind out, got them for my motorcycle originally but wear them for the mtn bike too cause they're not breakable like sunglasses and they stay on. not that I go that fast on my mtn bike, I have a serious fear of getting a stick in the eye. I stick with a skate helmet most rides but wear the full face when I'm doing anything really gnarly or a new jump line. got to protect the moneymaker. and I've seen the half helmets with extra protection in the back, they look pretty pimp but I can't say I've ever fallen on the back of my head, and I've fallen a lot. and good point mfbeast but nobody's going 35 mph at fontana, it's not that kind of track.

GoRideYoBike (Mar 11, 2013 at 19:03)

This is interesting. We should create a forum for us riders with glasses/contacts.

epsteinisalive (Mar 11, 2013 at 19:10)

I go goggles when its dusty and dry, thats when its good to have them. At the Super D race saturday it was good and moist conditions so going without goggles is perfect.

scott-townes (Mar 12, 2013 at 6:51)

mfbeast- I'd love to know where these enduro races are where you're going faster than World Cup DHers on an AM bike down "gnarly downhill" trails

mfbeast12 (Mar 12, 2013 at 10:17)

@scotttownes OK, got me there, I was exaggerating a bit. But when you are going fast, downhill, and it is dusty, you do not want dust and shit in your eyes.

rumblefish255 (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:53)

DANGIT WHY DID I HAVE TO BE SICK FOR THE FINALS AFTER RACING ALL THE OTHER WINTER SERIES RACES......Now seeing these pictures I feel like I had been taken away from home this weekend......STUPID FLEW/COLD.

sory the all caps.

... ok i'm better now

olijay (Mar 11, 2013 at 1:02)

"Winter" series. Damn you Californians

Mitch78 (Mar 13, 2013 at 12:24)

Yes, I also feel a little jealous... but then I remember what Peaty said in "Seasons": "That's why we tougher than those boys"

Turqoise (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:26)

Super d is sick!

jgreermalkin (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:55)

Jordan from The Path on Pinkbike! Live in OC and need a Super D / Enduro bike, he is your man!

joalst (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:48)

Rad

joalst (Mar 11, 2013 at 22:43)

Thanks for the shout out!

jgreermalkin (Mar 20, 2013 at 18:29)

For sure! I need you to show me some tips and tricks before I try a race.

joalst (Mar 20, 2013 at 20:42)

For sure!

Enyedi (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:39)

Dan another great round of photos!

MTB-RnD FL (Mar 11, 2013 at 9:46)

Agreed, awesome work!

danyul (Mar 11, 2013 at 9:56)

Thanks Gentlemen!!

djcrossmax (Mar 11, 2013 at 22:03)

The only issue with wearing goggles with a xc helmet is that the goggle strap covers your ears in the most annoying way. I prefer my Oakley jawbone over goggles.

sopro13 FL (Mar 11, 2013 at 19:00)

Yeah Mason Bond in fourth!!!

JevinHoll (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:38)

That weather looks so nice! Wish it was like that were I live.

gigerrider (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:38)

always have write up on the Super D and DH. No love for us XC racers

mtbprodigy (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:02)

sorry, but its boring.

Bullettoothtony (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:19)

www.spandexguys.com is that the same thing as XC love

Protour (Mar 10, 2013 at 22:49)

If the articles were well written I think there could be some entertaining xc coverage here that would get attention.