Finals Run: Greg Minnaar Flies Down the Lenzerheide Track

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pedaldragger (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:01)

His type of course is apparently any type of course at the moment....

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Herbs1234 (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:11)

its all a conspiracy the livestream went down as Gwin left the gate his forks fell off so he flew down on the back wheel destroying everyones time but he was sent back to do another run because the run was to cool for the UCI but he couldnt go fast because his bike was fully working on the second run only the people who seen it with there own eyes will know what really happened

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amanjzamani (Jul 5, 2015 at 1:02) (Below Threshold)

what do you mean by destroying everyone's time??

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karatechris (Jul 5, 2015 at 1:57)

'Murica is still in denial over their infallible hero eh?

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bemery (Jul 7, 2015 at 5:51)

Ever read a US History textbook written before 2000? We really like our infallible heroes!

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neimbc (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:19)

Guys who look fast, usually push the edge of their ability at crazy speeds - they look loose and wild - fast as hell. But Greg rides those speeds in total control and it gives him the appearance of not hauling ass like some others, when in fact he's kicking ass all over the track. It's just a matter of throwing down the perfect run.

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polarproton (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:55)

I think we saw a case in point with Connor Fearon. :/

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RickTheHuman (Jul 4, 2015 at 17:28)

Yeah, but he doesnt just look fast.

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neimbc (Jul 4, 2015 at 17:52)

RedbullTV has the complete runs we've missed on the replay.

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abzillah (Jul 4, 2015 at 19:18)

Loic was very close, the mistake at the end cost him. I think he needs to relax.

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lalodh (Jul 4, 2015 at 20:14)

Zero mistakes....thats the formula.

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Fix-the-Spade (Jul 5, 2015 at 8:22)

Greg reminds me of watching Jim Clark or Jorge Lorenzo racing, there is so little drama that when the camera pans with him he looks like he's barely moving. Then the clock stops and everyone's jaw drops.

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lalodh (Jul 5, 2015 at 10:32)

It is the same that used to happen when watching Nico years ago......he didnt look so fast or spectacular but te time was faster. 11 years ago Gregg raced in our national finals and signed a t shirt for my to be born boy and yesterday he put his t shirt on and showed to all of his friends with a big smile. Thanks Gregg !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RickTheHuman (Jul 5, 2015 at 14:36)

@Fix-the-Spade I have said before that both He and Gwin are so smooth that they remind me of Lorenzo. Its one thing to be smooth on a flat tarmac racetrack, but being that smooth on a world cup DH track......these guys are sofaking fast!

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lalodh (Jul 5, 2015 at 17:05)

I raced my first world championship in Cateau de oex in Switzerland in 97 and three most smooth riders I have ever seen were Peat, Nico Vouilloz and Palmer. Looking fast is not always going fast and yes, Lorenzo is very good. Cheers

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troyleedesigns FL (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:09)

That was perfection.

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adrock-whistler FL (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:35)

How did we get through an entire WC DH and not one single Lord Warner "Look at the time!".
You've changed, bro.

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Cl0wner (Jul 4, 2015 at 17:59)

Claudio said it and Warner was all "hey, that's my line".

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tetopluz (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:00)

Smoother than smooth

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demo-dood (Jul 4, 2015 at 20:24)

yup smoother than a gravy sandwich

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aoneal (Jul 5, 2015 at 11:52)

Smooth is fast is Minnaar.

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Blandayboy (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:33)

I said to my friend while watching live his style looks boring, but it is in fact so impressive. Earlier this week I remember reading he said he didn't like the track and he goes and smashes it. So impressive from the big souttth affriikaaaan.

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Pixelbanger (Jul 4, 2015 at 20:14)

Minaarguably the smoothest World Cup run ever made! Makes me feel good that a man of my age bracket still has it...and tons of it!

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TreyDownhill (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:08)

Big props to Greg! He is one of the most amazing riders ever to compete in the world cup for sure. He made that course look easy

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carym (Jul 4, 2015 at 18:05)

Just as with auto racing, the fastest guys are very smooth and it looks like they are going slow. Amazing how easy he makes it look.

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scrippsranchDJ (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:08)

So composed just looked like he was cruisin down

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BeardlessMarinRider (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:11)

Quoted as saying he hated the course earlier in the week....

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AGR97 (Jul 4, 2015 at 17:07)

Would love to see a bike check, apparantley he's using a super extended XXL frame with a custom rear end. Wonder if this was an advantage on this crazy high speed track

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scary1 (Jul 4, 2015 at 21:02)

Thats actually the first bike ive seen him on that looks like it fits him

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Dustfarter (Jul 5, 2015 at 0:38)

Damn that chick that manages Syndicate seems annoying. Always loud and running around with that camera....

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chyu (Jul 5, 2015 at 5:07)

Like tahnee too.

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DaRanger (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:30)

Im no expert, but it seems the fastest times carry the most speed through the entire course...

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Vostok (Jul 4, 2015 at 17:27)

When Claudio said at the beginning of the broadcast that this wasn't Greg's type of track, I was hoping that he was wrong. Never count a good man out.

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goffhorner (Jul 4, 2015 at 21:56)

Claudio was bagging Brosnan for being too smooth and not hanging it out enough but changed his tune when Minaar was coming down suddenly smooth was good?

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davidsthubbins (Jul 4, 2015 at 23:36)

Do Minnaar and Bryceland get along? You hardly ever see the two congratulating each other like Peaty/Minnaar and Peaty/Rat

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chyu (Jul 5, 2015 at 5:07)

Not everyone can understand the rat like peaty does.

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stretchza (Jul 5, 2015 at 5:43)

the rat came up to greg after his run and they both embraced....the syndicate team with Kathy are a tight unit

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Spark24 (Jul 5, 2015 at 2:53)

South Africa's greatest sport star in recent years!!! Yet most of SA has no idea about this sport! We need exposure down here!

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skijunky05 (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:05)

Butter.

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Worm-Burner (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:39)

Butter riding on greased quicksilver ...

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zero-wing (Jul 4, 2015 at 17:27)

Mantequilla. The man's a genuine hero

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WasatchEnduro (Jul 4, 2015 at 18:28)

Beautiful run. Could tell the track's sketch but he freaking owned it.

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KDH78 (Jul 5, 2015 at 5:11)

Minnaar is the new smooth....
-That was so smooth, it was almost...
-..vouilloz?
-No, better!
-Minnaar?
-Yeah-that's it!

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Munopana (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:44)

Silky....

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Alias530 (Jul 5, 2015 at 7:19)

Why the f*ck does Pinkbike post this shit before the replay is available? Even without "winner" in the title we know that's why this gets posted. They're not going to replay the guy in 15th...

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cakelly4 (Jul 5, 2015 at 19:36)

Dear Pinkbike:

Please stop posting spoilers before the replay has been around for a while. Maybe make a title like: "WC mens' winning run" or something similar. Leave the winner's name out of the title. It's hard to find the replay lately without diving into a sea of spoilers.

Sincerely,
Angry gnome

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stefanfresh (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:00)

Is he good or what eh???? This man!!!!

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RatHunter83 (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:24)

Congrats to Greg on the win. Nice addition to his resume.

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apoc99 (Jul 4, 2015 at 16:42)

The man

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Loche FL (Jul 4, 2015 at 18:13)

Props to Red Bull for this pretty cool stop motion video.

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bikeinbih (Jul 4, 2015 at 21:13)

Unbelievably smooth... You have to watch the rest to realize how sick his run was.

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badpig8883 (Jul 5, 2015 at 20:45)

I said he will win! santacruz and specialized always win alternately since last year! haha

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ysfsuleman (Jul 5, 2015 at 22:57)

Well done Greg, making us here in SA proud.

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squagles (Jul 5, 2015 at 12:21)

Good for him ! Smooth as silk

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wavetrance (Jul 7, 2015 at 4:20)

All class...!! That is all..

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B650wagon (Jul 4, 2015 at 22:58)

Nice one Greg !

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starpak (Jul 5, 2015 at 3:11)

He's the man.