Aussie style
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406 Comments

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flag skawt-1 (Apr 30, 2009 at 15:54)
Never thought I would say it but damn that is one hardcore xc dudeRazz
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flag Jose-David-DH (May 2, 2009 at 8:26)
also perfect timing, look at that rock denting the rim Big Grin
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flag doniek (May 2, 2009 at 12:10)
He want to be 1st in the finish! POD for sure!
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flag spongosauraus (May 2, 2009 at 15:17)
that is pretty gnarly
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flag dhmannn (May 2, 2009 at 22:07)
i didnt no xc got that ruff
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flag An0yA (May 7, 2009 at 14:21)
That's one insane XC rider! Props to him!!tup
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flag recklessness (May 7, 2009 at 14:24)
Holy shit, he really wants to finish.
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flag mwoodley (May 10, 2009 at 13:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
how the f*ck does that !?happend
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flag spongosauraus (May 10, 2009 at 13:40)
he got a puncture took his tire off then went to finish the track
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flag Jim-laden (May 11, 2009 at 6:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
why is he carrying the tyre? does he think he can repair something? or is that a prototype and nobody should get one?
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flag recklessness (May 11, 2009 at 6:27)
In XC, you waste NOTHING!!! lol
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flag ericpalmer (May 11, 2009 at 8:20)
& there I thought he was getting ready for the next leg of the race over frozen lakes. Those blade rims help to grip on the ice really well... pity they don't help you stop much haha
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flag dushan-mandik (May 11, 2009 at 12:26)
Woah!! so thier is more to xc than shaved legs and lycra :O
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flag teamn2 (May 12, 2009 at 22:54)
saves wieght with out the tube he shouldnt have taken the tire though would save even more
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flag InsaneNovice (May 14, 2009 at 13:10)
Pretty hardcore Razz
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flag ruralrider528 (May 18, 2009 at 18:36)
I bet that bike cornered like it was on rails that day!
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flag veet-88 (May 19, 2009 at 22:43) (Below Threshold) show comment
Literally ^
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flag Blindey (May 23, 2009 at 20:30)
Aussie Pride Right There (Y)
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flag daaneel (May 24, 2009 at 13:15)
if he cant get 1st no one else can.....
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flag shredtheshore (May 27, 2009 at 0:02)
now thats intense!
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flag a-ramsay (May 27, 2009 at 0:18)
Respect!!!
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flag frlls (May 27, 2009 at 0:34)
all is explained by the bloke here:
http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171359&page=3
what a champ!
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flag idr999 (May 27, 2009 at 1:25)
ITS BECAUSE HE WEARS LYCRA Smile Big Grin
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flag Edwards693 (May 27, 2009 at 2:12)
I no Saving weight is a good thing but isn't this just a bit extreme?
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flag andrew4818 (May 27, 2009 at 3:45)
thats how the australians do it. nothing will stop us from completing a race. just like the olimpics, jarad graves got taken out in the bmx finals and he still completed the race Wink Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 3:55) (Below Threshold) show comment
the picture is a bit soft for my taste, and the rider isnt frozen properly, but its still nice colours, and the subject is EPIC!
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flag DHR4C3R (May 27, 2009 at 4:35)
Now We Can Say That XC Is one EXTREME Sport!
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flag Matt24 (May 27, 2009 at 5:05)
Australia Represent!!!!
Only an Aussie would have the balls to do that!!
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flag jamiedavies (May 27, 2009 at 5:08)
rubbish, there loads of pics where people are riding on a rim that aren't Australian!
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flag sheldonj (May 27, 2009 at 5:12)
agreed^^^
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flag Macks (May 27, 2009 at 5:21)
You're all morons, it's a tubular tyre that has to be glued to the rim. They're light as f*ck and impossible to pinch puncture, but if you've managed to pull the tyre from the rim, good luck gluing it back on and riding straight away. (that's if you have the glue with you)
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flag sheldonj (May 27, 2009 at 5:29) (Below Threshold) show comment
surley the glue would weight a bit,

so really its a light tyre, but over all its heavy as they have to glue it on
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flag mattraffnix (May 27, 2009 at 5:29)
THIS IS SPARTA.
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flag oneednewbike123 (May 27, 2009 at 5:44) (Below Threshold) show comment
That's hc look how skinny that front tire is...
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flag jamisbowtech (May 27, 2009 at 7:02)
such a bad ass
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flag brett27 (May 27, 2009 at 7:20)
Haha bling bling
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flag recklessness (May 27, 2009 at 7:22)
Mr. T Approved. tup
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flag mongoose-rider (May 27, 2009 at 7:37)
comitment (Y)
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 7:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
and the question remains, why am i now on negative 5 props? ^^^^
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flag mongoose-rider (May 27, 2009 at 7:58)
who cares what probs youve got :s
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flag flymaule (May 27, 2009 at 8:15)
hell yeah. thats f*ckin sick. he wins just for going on the straight rim. that would suck.
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flag luke10101 (May 27, 2009 at 8:20)
nice to see a good XC POD for once
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 8:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
mongoose rider, im a spoilt whiney kid who thinks he knows everything, props mean im cool.
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flag lp970 (May 27, 2009 at 8:39)
Bunkey, you dont comment on your taste dumbass, you comment on the pictue
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flag Stevy-bungo (May 27, 2009 at 9:43)
aye agreed, if u want 2 get plus props dont say daft things
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flag doudelidoulebikerfou (May 27, 2009 at 9:52)
the first XC POD this guy have a great idea to ride his bike with out tire
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flag henrytgreene (May 27, 2009 at 9:56)
That's the spirit every biker should have.
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 10:05) (Below Threshold) show comment
lp970, i was commenting on the pic, its too soft so he needs to work on getting the focus sharp, and the riders not frozen properly, so a strobe on like 1/4 power at bottom right would have frozen him perfectly, or you could under-expose a stop or two, run the strobe a little hotter, and itd get rid of the heat on his back. maybe throw in a strobe low on the left of the pic at 1/8th power to counter-act the harsh shadow an his body too.
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flag elTopo (May 27, 2009 at 10:27)
the power of money
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 11:08) (Below Threshold) show comment
a strobe is about 20 quid on ebay. alternatly you can just borrow one, thats what i do.
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 11:11) (Below Threshold) show comment
and who's to say he doesnt have either the kit or the money anyway? he appears to have a decent camera, and a high spec session 10, and take a lot of photo's so...
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flag jp406 (May 27, 2009 at 11:43)
bunkey u sound f*cking stupid...it looks like the person that took the picture was an observer on the side of the trail...it does not look like that nice of a camera, nor does the person take a lot of photos (if he/she doesnt even know how to use auto focus), not to mention its not that nice of a camera if this is the quality of the pic when using auto focus (its an xc race=not going fast enough to be this blurry)

not to mention this pod is not about quality of photo its about the subject! gnar ride down dude...way to finish!
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flag doudelidoulebikerfou (May 27, 2009 at 12:42)
when some ride a bike with a flat you can crap the wheel set but now on this pic this guy ride his bike with out the tire and the rubber, my opinion I think he is not finished the race
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 12:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
ok well it looks a hell of a lot better than any camera ive got. maybe il just stick to sites where people care about the photo as artwork and accept constructive criticism instead of shying away from the reality that EVERYONE can see the pictures, and some of those people see photography as an art, regardless of subject, and therefore will make their oppinions suggestions known.

judge me all you like, but nothing ive said is wrong. Id happilly have people critique my photos if itd help me improve.
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flag recklessness (May 27, 2009 at 13:02)
"maybe il just stick to sites where people care about the photo as artwork and accept constructive criticism" -bunkey

Yeah, it would be best if you left Pinkbike. www.snobby-photographer-a*shole.com will be happy to have you!! Good riddance.
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 13:11) (Below Threshold) show comment
haha, i could have guessed that was coming
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flag stinkyprimo55 (May 27, 2009 at 13:25)
THAT IS DIESEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag jp406 (May 27, 2009 at 13:41)
bunky heres a critique: don't cut the riders heads off in shots, even if the focus is his ass??? go improve, until then think before you spew...
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flag doudelidoulebikerfou (May 27, 2009 at 13:54)
recklessness you comment downside of bunkey is just too much funny
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flag Mingermouse (May 27, 2009 at 14:30)
THAT is cool!
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flag mtnbikes4life (May 27, 2009 at 14:31)
Bunky really just needs to stop commenting! Im liking this picture though.. It's nice and unique compared to all the past pods! Smile
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flag Mingermouse (May 27, 2009 at 15:01)
Bunky, wtf are you on about, the picture is fine! No one's btohered about touching up an already great picutre
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flag erichinde23 (May 27, 2009 at 15:01)
Now that's what i call a TRY HARD!
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 15:06) (Below Threshold) show comment
ok im gone. delete my comments... and my profile if you feel its appropriate.
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flag lev3000 (May 27, 2009 at 15:27) (Below Threshold) show comment
yay, what you guys don't know is bunky is Scottish and they are a very self satisfied, smug nation, with plenty to say-usually without much grounding.
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flag skawt-1 (May 27, 2009 at 15:33)
LOLOOOOOOL fail on behalf of the Kahzachpoofter Ben is English


Kthxbai
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flag bmxtimbmx (May 27, 2009 at 15:50)
never have so many probs been given on one photo !
i mean WOW
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flag Boxxer1990 (May 27, 2009 at 16:00)
Bunkey..... Your a ponse...
1.i know nothing about taking pitures but i appreciate ones of either good riding or gnarly content.
2.this doesnt look like a photo shoot so setting up all your fancy equipment to get your 'perfect shot' would have been tricky.
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flag skawt-1 (May 27, 2009 at 16:03)
Enough with the Bunkey E-Hate I'm getting bored of it, I'm pretty sure he gets the idea. God I wish I could unsubscribe to repliesFrown
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flag mongoose-rider (May 27, 2009 at 16:05)
same to the unsubscribe to replys thing:/ and sorry for making u have to look back Razz
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 16:19) (Below Threshold) show comment
posted on jp406's board:

im sorry man. ive had a major argument with my girlfriend today (we've been together for 3 years so far) about her wanting to buy dope. im pretty shaken up, upset tbh. i shouldnt have critiqued that shot when a) its not the photography that makes it cool, and b) nobody wanted me to critique it in the first place. Ive made a complete tit of myself because I was angry about something else in my life. Im sure your old enough to have experienced similar yourself. Please dont let this argument be a basis for judgement. I fully withdraw everything I said on that picture and I feel a grade A c*nt for letting my emotions affect other people. Im sorry for wasting your time. Peace.
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 16:20) (Below Threshold) show comment
Im not in the mood for re-typing it. can you please leave me be now so i can go and sit in my corner. =\
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flag spongosauraus (May 27, 2009 at 16:22)
you a f*cking gimp bud
dinney come on here and expect sypathy :L
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flag recklessness (May 27, 2009 at 16:25)
Bunky: Just know that I am will be shagging your now ex-girlfriend just as soon as I finish typing this message and as soon as she takes off that bra you liked. One man's rubbish is another man's treasure. I made sure she got her dope too. Wink
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flag TimHorton (May 27, 2009 at 16:26)
If you think about it it seems kinda fake... like if he were determined enough to win that he rode down without a tire wouldnt he just leave the tire? i sure would.. and it would take a bit to take the wheel and everything off, but not to long
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 16:34) (Below Threshold) show comment
spongo. I dont expect sympathy, i expect people to acknowledge my apology like any decent human being would.
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flag recklessness (May 27, 2009 at 16:36)
I am not a decent human being. You're out of luck today bunkey. Can you please stop typing now, the people don't want to have to read this shit anymore? Thanks.
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flag bunkey (May 27, 2009 at 16:40) (Below Threshold) show comment
like you can f*cking tell me what to do?
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flag spongosauraus (May 27, 2009 at 16:43)
dude no one cares its just another free pussy now lelelelel
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flag Rattsl (May 27, 2009 at 18:30)
Chill dudes, it's the internet, enjoy this gnar pic of the xc rider ripping the trail.
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flag henrytgreene (May 27, 2009 at 19:49)
"im sorry man. ive had a major argument with my girlfriend today (we've been together for 3 years so far) about her wanting to buy dope. im pretty shaken up, upset tbh. i shouldnt have critiqued that shot when a) its not the photography that makes it cool, and b) nobody wanted me to critique it in the first place. Ive made a complete tit of myself because I was angry about something else in my life. Im sure your old enough to have experienced similar yourself. Please dont let this argument be a basis for judgement. I fully withdraw everything I said on that picture and I feel a grade A c*nt for letting my emotions affect other people. Im sorry for wasting your time. Peace."

I'm sorry but bunkey, there are lame excuses out there, but that's as bad as it gets. And I agree with the comment above me. And the one about the unsubscribe from replies one too.
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flag kev-roberts (May 28, 2009 at 1:54)
TimHorton
"If you think about it it seems kinda fake... like if he were determined enough to win that he rode down without a tire wouldnt he just leave the tire? i sure would.. and it would take a bit to take the wheel and everything off, but not to long"

Read the link above, it says he didnt want to leave it as some souvinier for someone to take home as its a new and pretty expensive tyre
  • + 9
flag mattraffnix (May 28, 2009 at 2:44)
Bunkey = epic fail.

agreed?
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flag bunkey (May 28, 2009 at 7:06) (Below Threshold) show comment
haha, +1

I dno what the craic was last night at all Razz what a dick I sounded!! lol
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flag AnDY-KoNa (May 28, 2009 at 15:29)
OMG!!!Everyone just turned on bunkey for telling us his opinion, isnt that why comment are available, and people dont want this shit to start on there pics then disable the comments FFS.! AND WTF flag lev3000 (15 hours ago) (Below Threshold) show comment
yay, what you guys don't know is bunky is Scottish and they are a very self satisfied, smug nation, with plenty to say-usually without much grounding.
STFU , your from f*cking kazakhstan, nobody cares about you!!!
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flag mtnbikes4life (May 28, 2009 at 18:34)
After Bunkeys first few comments he wasn't even talking about the picture though.. Blank Stare
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flag doudelidoulebikerfou (May 28, 2009 at 19:18)
Bunkey the bad hero's of the day
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flag Stevy-bungo (May 29, 2009 at 2:56)
it seems like evryone want 2 voice their opinion louder than evryone els and all it does is turn in2 a ragin argument about somthin really stupid so whats the point?
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flag mongoose-rider (May 29, 2009 at 3:07)
how come youre all gstill going on about him, move on
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flag bunkey (May 29, 2009 at 3:10)
because im just that popular atm Wink
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flag Mingermouse (May 29, 2009 at 4:25)
i dooooooooont think that's why they're talking about you
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flag TimHorton (May 31, 2009 at 12:59)
yea bunkey or w/e in tits f*ck his name is, you are an absolute f*ggot. shut the f*ck up
Smile
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flag gabbarida (Jun 2, 2009 at 4:57)
no.... in germany the tires are very expensive.... so he thought: well i am poor... tires are expensive so i have to carrie it into the finish to repair it.... blablabla wasn dummer scheiss xD well egal
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flag doudelidoulebikerfou (Jun 2, 2009 at 7:58)
ingermany the tires and the rubber ar more expensive than a wheel set
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flag Mingermouse (Jun 2, 2009 at 13:34)
in germany you have to sell your child for a fresh rubber
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flag doudelidoulebikerfou (Jun 2, 2009 at 13:44)
hahaha bunkey get off the mingermouse body
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flag Mingermouse (Jun 3, 2009 at 1:14)
whaaaat??

i dont get it lol
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flag gabbarida (Jun 3, 2009 at 4:59)
and in germany you can buy a nazi for the price of two.
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flag fantaman (Jun 3, 2009 at 7:38)
or in the USA
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flag henrytgreene (Jun 3, 2009 at 9:40)
fantaman, I wouldn't be talking like that, unless you've been here.
But for someone who does live in the US, all I can say is, it sucks.
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flag henrytgreene (Jun 3, 2009 at 12:19)
Ignore them
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flag spongosauraus (Jun 3, 2009 at 14:46)
heres another notifacation for you Smile (L)
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flag fantaman (Jun 3, 2009 at 15:15)
this is hillairious that bunky get negative propslol
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flag Boxxer1990 (Jun 3, 2009 at 15:34)
and another..... Smile hope it makes your day!
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flag henrytgreene (Jun 3, 2009 at 16:26)
Let's not piss him off guys, he might do something. Like negative prop us.
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flag doudelidoulebikerfou (Jun 3, 2009 at 19:15)
Where is Bunkey he is my comments idol
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flag gabbarida (Jun 6, 2009 at 14:03)
you can buy a hitlerstatue for the price of an binladen statue... NEG PROP ME!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag Mingermouse (Jun 6, 2009 at 15:17)
that was surprisingly RACIST
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flag scortes (Apr 30, 2009 at 18:21)
Thats SICK!!
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flag DAMZ (Apr 30, 2009 at 23:22)
sic, another kind of weightweenielol
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flag martin-kennedy (May 2, 2009 at 5:56)
Not really cause the tyres round his neck lol
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flag extremedhracer (May 2, 2009 at 5:59)
ahh but rotating weight has a greater effect than dead weight. so his bike would actually seems lighter, although probably abit sketch lol
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flag martin-kennedy (May 2, 2009 at 6:12)
Lol, true, I suppose he's saving weight on Inner tube aswell
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flag skiier (May 4, 2009 at 20:29)
I want to get a set of those rims for my xc bike ;P
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flag AnDY-KoNa (May 28, 2009 at 6:53)
OMG!!!Everyone just turned on bunkey for telling us his opinion, isnt that why comment are available, and people dont want this shit to start on there pics then disable the comments FFS.! AND WTF flag lev3000 (15 hours ago) (Below Threshold) show comment
yay, what you guys don't know is bunky is Scottish and they are a very self satisfied, smug nation, with plenty to say-usually without much grounding.
STFU , your from f*cking kazakhstan, nobody cares about you!!!
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flag diogodavinha (May 1, 2009 at 8:37)
very nice!!!!hardcore CX!!!
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flag Mazekwon (Jun 4, 2009 at 11:38)
all it takes is fast fingers, and transpossed letters and you'll get negative proped on pink bike. it's okay buddy i miss type all the time. i postivie proped you too.
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flag rockyflowtbay (May 2, 2009 at 8:24)
pod
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flag katinasd (May 2, 2009 at 9:43)
POD
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flag koberec (May 2, 2009 at 11:48)
definite POD
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flag gadmack (May 2, 2009 at 12:40)
That's pretty damn hardcore! Fair play to him. Amazing shot.
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flag mini-dub (May 2, 2009 at 15:14)
hahahahahahaha pod
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flag kinkos9090 (May 2, 2009 at 22:08)
pod
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flag burnburger (May 2, 2009 at 22:09)
I don't think he needs his hand on his front brake. Chances are, it will not be stopping him very quickly.
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flag me2menow (May 7, 2009 at 18:57)
he could be runnin moto
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flag iamamodel (May 29, 2009 at 14:23)
Australians usually run moto. Same with Brits and Kiwis.
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flag burnburger (May 30, 2009 at 6:50)
It would not matter anyway.
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flag steezemaster (May 2, 2009 at 22:10)
Thats f*cking crazy. He is commited for sure.
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flag seville (May 2, 2009 at 22:12)
my hero SmileSmileSmile
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flag Marcelodh93 (May 25, 2009 at 12:03)
he really wants to take first place!! =)
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flag sebciofirst (May 3, 2009 at 8:58)
haha funnySmileSmile
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flag callumbikes (May 3, 2009 at 16:24)
Its the new maxxis neck brace
Very popular,They just slip on and off.
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flag crazy-canuck (May 3, 2009 at 16:28)
I think this could be POD. NOt an amazing shot but the comitment of the rider is awsome.
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flag xankas (May 5, 2009 at 12:42)
pod LOL
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flag That-Norco-Dude (May 5, 2009 at 14:22)
wow xcers gettin rowdy
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flag sparkyrides88 (May 7, 2009 at 13:06)
POD POD POD POD POD POD POD GREAT DETERMINATION
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flag oing-93 (May 9, 2009 at 13:24)
pod
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flag jinx (May 9, 2009 at 13:25)
That's a POD
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flag scottsrule (May 10, 2009 at 3:06)
that guy would have a bent rim after all of that
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flag lp970 (May 27, 2009 at 8:42)
thank you captain obvious
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flag Przym (May 11, 2009 at 6:06)
hahahaha
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flag jakk-b17 (May 14, 2009 at 9:57) (Below Threshold) show comment
photoshoped me thinks
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flag fantaman (May 14, 2009 at 10:27)
it's not photoshoped
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flag rvberkel (May 15, 2009 at 9:44)
yep it real in last Olympisch games a rider of Canada had the same


PS: this need to be POD
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flag ericpalmer (May 18, 2009 at 9:57)
stop thinking.
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flag stinkyprimo55 (May 27, 2009 at 13:26)
not every picture is photoshopped
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flag jakk-b17 (May 27, 2009 at 14:19)
sorry?
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flag SoniV7IH (May 19, 2009 at 17:30)
POD!!!
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flag sniperline (May 20, 2009 at 3:26)
I wouldnt expect anything less from an Australian...Im surprised this dude isn't rocking flat pedals and 5ten high tops!
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flag kylemalachi (May 23, 2009 at 7:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
This is a work of photoshop. There is motion blur from using too low of a shutter speed everywhere in the photo except on the rider. Also, look in the tire. It's just a grey line. There is no dust being kicked up. So fake.
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flag tomgonnaride (May 24, 2009 at 13:25)
I think it isnt fake, to get the blur @ the background you can move your camera with the rider. you can see its a real rim, not just a grey line

i can be wrong, don't now?,
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flag Muttley (May 27, 2009 at 3:31)
obviously kylemalachi doesnt know how motion blurs work.
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flag kev-roberts (May 27, 2009 at 4:36)
dude, if this is edited, the guy who did it must be pretty amazing, look the writing on the tyre, and +1 to the guy above
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flag ericpalmer (May 27, 2009 at 7:51)
haha... it's called panning, nothing special. Educate yourself before you pass comments like that, it just makes you seem really stupid.
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flag lp970 (May 27, 2009 at 8:45)
you can also see the spokes and the spoke nipples, besides the front rim is in the air while hitting a rock, therefore no dust
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flag calirida10 (May 27, 2009 at 11:23)
you obviously know nothing about photography
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flag kylemalachi (May 27, 2009 at 20:41)
Nope, you're just ignorant. If it were panning then the spokes wouldnt be solid. They would also be blurred. Therefor, you now know nothing about photography. This would also be extremely easy to edit, just saying.
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flag ericpalmer (May 28, 2009 at 0:46)
haha, u talkin to me kyle?
Coz if you are you just passed one of those stupid comments again. Have a look at my albums & tell me I can't take a photo. Wink I'm just sayin, why the hell would you have to photoshop this guy anywhere, him riding like that in any photo would be cool, so why move him from 1 pic to another? The spokes are blurred... on the outside where they move the most & the shutter speed was not THAT slow to blur the inside of them. Just sayin. Razz
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flag kev-roberts (May 28, 2009 at 2:03)
how anyone can say you (eric) doesnt no about photography deserves shooting
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flag ericpalmer (May 28, 2009 at 4:32)
haha, thanks.
He obviously didn't read this part of my 1st comment. "Educate yourself before you pass comments like that, it just makes you seem really stupid." & well, now he sounds REALLY stupid... now we just have to wait & see if he's dumb enough to try & make an excuse or keep on making an ass of himself.
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flag kylemalachi (May 28, 2009 at 12:14)
See, now I know you're just another cocky photographer who thinks he knows everything. Guess I'll also mention that even your wording makes you come off as a complete cockbag.
1. I looked at your photos, I know you can shoot action sports. 2. I'm educated. I know what I'm talking about. I did go to school and yes, I went for photography. 3. I started an opinion on how it appears very fake. There is still no dust from the front or rear wheel or anywhere in the photo for that matter. It's obviously a very dry course, there should be some dust. And again, no one would ruin a good rim to finish a race, and if they were going to, they wouldn't stop to sling their tire )which they stopped and spent time taking off) over their shoulder. It doesn't make any sense whatsoever. You would A. Leave the tire on or B. Change out the tube.
Now, maybe if you can explain all this to me, then maybe, just maybe, I'll believe it's a real photograph. Also, please stop acting like a douchebag. There are enough DBs on pinkbike.
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flag kev-roberts (May 28, 2009 at 14:32)
dude, read the link, the rim was fine, bar a few scratches, the tyre a protoype so theirfore very expensive, and as said before, i doubt his sponsors would be happy if he left it as a souvinier. read the facts before you belt out at someone
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flag Marcelodh93 (May 25, 2009 at 12:02)
dont terrify when sam hill goes down like this one...
dont you think so???
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flag Marcelodh93 (May 25, 2009 at 12:06)
but how did he put the tire on his neck?? he should had had to take the rim of the fork...
anyway props for him
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flag ecostigan (May 25, 2009 at 16:13)
hahahahahah!!!! thats so classic
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flag coopers (May 27, 2009 at 0:03)
haha well if you wanna win...
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flag xltrider (May 27, 2009 at 0:15)
this is great! this guy knows what's up. big cajones.
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flag ilja (May 27, 2009 at 0:16)
What a hero
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flag VAGFORLIFE (May 27, 2009 at 0:22)
grip-king xaxaxaxaxa!props to the guy
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flag mongoo (May 27, 2009 at 0:24)
the guy is crazy and determined, props
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flag Maciek168 (May 27, 2009 at 0:40)
ohhh!! crazy guy!!!!!POD
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flag woody-dh (May 27, 2009 at 0:45)
Props for his commitment.
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flag Maquis (May 27, 2009 at 0:51)
This dude is just... the manliest !!!
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flag nicolai-helius-freerider (May 27, 2009 at 0:53)
haha
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flag blackpegasus (May 27, 2009 at 0:55)
crazy but nice... maby POD
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flag ragdoll (May 27, 2009 at 0:59)
thats awesome, hope its the last lap coz that would be killa on the wrists.
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flag TomL055 (May 27, 2009 at 1:06)
aahhahaha lycra
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flag lambdarider (May 27, 2009 at 1:28)
i wonder if he survive this race?
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flag DishWashh (May 27, 2009 at 1:34)
he used this rim in his next race actually, rode for about a km without a tire then switched on a spare.
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flag davehayz93 (May 27, 2009 at 1:41)
thats sick,,,, bet the rim was square,, hardcore XC
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flag kev-roberts (May 27, 2009 at 4:37)
nah dave, he used it in the next round, theirs a link above it and the guys explaining it Smile
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flag nashworth (May 27, 2009 at 1:38)
Aussie pride right there!
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flag EdenDonald (May 27, 2009 at 1:38)
thats totally sick
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flag Bollywoggle (May 27, 2009 at 1:56)
i thought that was a road biker at first!!!
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flag stewartluxton (May 27, 2009 at 2:02)
crazy b@stard!
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flag Arawn (May 27, 2009 at 2:03)
haha!! same here!!! xc riders just got balls!
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flag missingnw (May 27, 2009 at 2:12)
Pretty Gnar but he had to take the time to take off his front wheel to sling that tire across his chest. Why not ride out the tire as well?
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flag yesok (May 27, 2009 at 3:34)
Yeah, when the tyre doubles up and jams that's going to be real nice isn't it.
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flag calirida10 (May 27, 2009 at 11:25)
well its tubeless so it just burped off which meant the tire wasnt attached to rim at all. And im sure he had a quick release front wheel. it probably took him 1-2 minutes max.
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flag mtbrider0 (May 27, 2009 at 2:15)
qaulity hardcore XC!! haha Razz
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flag buddhabiker (May 27, 2009 at 2:15)
weight saving?
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flag MaximV8 (May 27, 2009 at 2:54) (Below Threshold) show comment
This one is a close call, I zoomed in on it and thought for a while. If someone had photoshoped this they did a damn good job. The one thing that I think makes this realistic is the top of the rim is blurred, which makes sense because it would make up for the spin of the wheel being stopped if this guy is actually hitting the rock under the rim.
I think it's a stupid picture, I'm sure he was just trying to get a good cover pic.
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flag GoApollo (May 27, 2009 at 4:57)
Your an idiot.
Complete
100%
Idiot.

You know it is possible to ride without your front tyre on the bike.
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flag danthegun (May 27, 2009 at 6:01)
hahaha ridht... 100% idiot. hehehehehehe
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flag hardtaildh08 (May 27, 2009 at 3:02)
sick
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flag tomstreader (May 27, 2009 at 3:18)
funny shit really..
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flag combee (May 27, 2009 at 3:26)
i rode there.. that section is pretty steep
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flag nornirish (May 27, 2009 at 3:32)
stupid tubs
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flag Dt9Malmeida (May 27, 2009 at 3:32)
Never thought I would say it but damn that is one hardcore xc dude
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flag Joe-Freeride08 (May 27, 2009 at 3:42)
Haha! Thats insane! Props to him! Salute
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flag hubas (May 27, 2009 at 3:44)
on jest hardkorem
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flag bmx-zak (May 27, 2009 at 3:53)
lol! is that real or photoshoped???
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flag kev-roberts (May 27, 2009 at 4:38)
real, read the link nearer the top
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flag pricester (May 27, 2009 at 3:58)
shit !
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flag cammers13 (May 27, 2009 at 4:02)
yeaaah boyyeee
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flag Aarroonn (May 27, 2009 at 4:08)
tell some one wants to finish lol Razz
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flag romich (May 27, 2009 at 4:20)
cool!
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flag hattrick (May 27, 2009 at 4:29)
Wow, the nerve... putting an XC rider on such a FR/DH forum.

nice pic though for those who just love the sport of biking.
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flag mcoleman (May 27, 2009 at 8:14)
It's a biking forum. If it is biking, it is fair game as far as I am concerned.
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flag JonahH1992 (May 27, 2009 at 4:33)
Yh whats happened here is that hes hit a rock at a certain angle so it got angry an nicked his tyre then decided to play hoopla with his neck Razz
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flag TaylorBrown (May 27, 2009 at 4:44)
crazy and shit
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flag motoxracer189 (May 27, 2009 at 4:47)
whats the point of having ur fingers on the front brake with no tire to grab
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flag sheldonj (May 27, 2009 at 4:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
this guys a bellend, why would you trash a rim like that
has he got no respect for his bike?

w@nker
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flag jamiedavies (May 27, 2009 at 4:51)
yeah agreed

what a tit! and a waste of money! your not going to win running on a rim so why is he carrying on.

bellend!
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flag GoApollo (May 27, 2009 at 4:55)
Shit, do you guys have any idea?

I don't know if you have realised yet, but it is HIS BIKE..... not yours.
Not he obviously has respect for his gear, bringing his tyre down with him.
He says that the tyre he was running was a prototype so he couldn't leave it for some tourist..
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flag sheldonj (May 27, 2009 at 4:58)
yer i know its his bike, just why would he keep riding it, once again no respect for bikes, or the image of bikers there

thats just giving us a bad name
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flag jamiedavies (May 27, 2009 at 5:02)
that prototype tyre must have been really crap then for it to come off the rim!

and what tourist would want a bike tyer?!?!?
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flag yesok (May 27, 2009 at 5:31)
GoApollo, no, they don't have a clue - allow me to enlighten their common-sense starved brains.

Riding a world cup event, be it XC or DH isn't simply about winning, it's about creating awareness for their team/sponsor. These people ride these bikes for a living, keeping their sponsor happy is a priority above all else (a sacrifice you make after deciding this is the life you want) - look at the buzz this has created on various forums, that's positive publicity both for the guts of the rider (not giving up) and the quality of the rims - what sponsor wouldn't be happy.
And that's saying nothing of his finishing position, he might have held on to a single point that could have changed his overall world ranking at the end of the season. to say he's a 'bellend' just proves how ready you are to try and put someone else down to make yourself feel better, that says more about you than anyone else.

To jamiedavies, if he's running a prototype tyre he will be contractually obliged not to give the tyre to a third party - what would the tyre manufactures opinion of the rider be if he'd just left it at the side of the track? They certainly wouldn't be asking him to test anything in the future that's for sure.

Are we learning yet?
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flag sheldonj (May 27, 2009 at 6:41)
yesok = bellend

it really doesnt take balls to carry on riding with out a tyre TBH i rode a mated bmx at a skatepark without a tyre,

and if he wants to create awareness about his sponser then he would of left the tyre there for some one to pick up, use and then people see the tyre about more and buy it more- simple
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flag yesok (May 27, 2009 at 6:49)
I really hope you're not this stupid, but I fear you are. A product of our countries horrendous schooling no doubt, so not entirely your own fault.

simple
Precisely.
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flag sheldonj (May 27, 2009 at 6:56)
you know what makes that better is the fact that i got to a privete school, and in my gcses got 11 A*s dont you love this countrie
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flag obee1 (May 27, 2009 at 8:15)
yesok, well said. POD's are little more then a platform for stupid comments. good on the aussie for finishing what he starts. its just a bike, racing bikes is fun, finish what you start.
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flag mcoleman (May 27, 2009 at 8:20)
Also...
When you are racing in a circuit, not finishing can be seriously damaging in the points race. Even if you don't place, crossing the finish line is vital! A "did not finish" or "disqualified" can knock you way down in the standings.

(private school means nothing)
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flag Grandma (May 27, 2009 at 10:56)
sheldonj is so clever with his GCSE's he cant spell country and private Big Grin
the pictue shows the rider's determination and passion for the sport, fans and sponsors. riding a bmx at a skatepark is something entirely different than racing in a world cup. when im in a race (all be it a small scale quiet one, im no whree near pro Razz) getting a good position is important but the most important thing to me is finishing.
also sheldonj dont prop yourself.
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flag calirida10 (May 27, 2009 at 11:34)
sheldonj is legally retarded look at your post about riding your 'mated' bmx bike and leaving the tire at the park using it as an advertisement?!?! do you honestly think that would work??...
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flag sheldonj (May 27, 2009 at 14:00)
yep im retarded
and people did buy the same tyres as me Big Grin yey

and i havent actually got a gcse in english yet coz im shit at it Big Grin yey me again
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flag idonthaveabike (May 27, 2009 at 4:59)
please say he won the race or had a good position cos otherwise was it really worth it haha, still i think we would all carry on really
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flag ryanwills (May 27, 2009 at 5:09)
:L the reason he kept the tyre was because it was an expensive tyre :L:L
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flag Gritstone (May 27, 2009 at 5:13)
Thats mental. The rim is bending on the rock too. gotta love the hardcore xc!
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flag stelmi (May 27, 2009 at 5:17)
hardcore Big Grin
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flag jamiedavies (May 27, 2009 at 5:21)
XC will never be hardcore in my book!
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flag sheldonj (May 27, 2009 at 5:26)
never hardcore mate,
just get out
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flag mcoleman (May 27, 2009 at 8:21)
XC is hardcore, just in a different way.
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flag meaden (May 27, 2009 at 5:21)
pinner
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flag rubenfernandes (May 27, 2009 at 5:25)
the dude is f*ck nuts lol, crazy but nice i'll say. def POD
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flag mtbrider2k8 (May 27, 2009 at 5:43)
OMGGGGG P.O.D
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flag oneednewbike123 (May 27, 2009 at 5:44)
This is def a POD!!!!I
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flag Habanero696 (May 27, 2009 at 5:48)
Maybe circles are award!?!
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flag aflo661 (May 27, 2009 at 5:55)
Wow. When I got a flat tire racing I picked up my bike and ran the course but his is something else.
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flag THISisMTB (May 27, 2009 at 6:00)
Ha that's pretty funny Big Grin
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flag rvberkel (May 27, 2009 at 6:03)
finly XC foto is POD Big Grin and not X4 of DH
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flag spoonyman (May 27, 2009 at 6:06)
Definitely a sponsored rider... nobody would do that to a rim they have to pay for!
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flag Jmctaggart (May 27, 2009 at 6:08)
Wow wow wow wow wow. That just redefined hardcore.
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flag knoxx (May 27, 2009 at 6:19)
And we pay lots of money for good DH tyres, forks, wheels etc.
And then it comes this guy with his 100 mm fork, "weak" XC to show us that the rider is much more important then the bike.
I have to learn this.
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flag Kubsik (May 27, 2009 at 6:19)
Austrailian guy's are nuts, respect dud...
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flag Waldon83 (May 27, 2009 at 6:22)
That's when us Australians say "f*ckn Oath"
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flag joykill313 (May 27, 2009 at 6:24)
Freaking insane. I wouldnt do that. Props to this guy. I bet it would be difficult to handle with that tire hitting the handle bars going over a woop. Extreme hulahooping.
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flag the615 (May 27, 2009 at 6:26)
sportin the green and gold word
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flag neal-DH (May 27, 2009 at 6:32)
Okay no, definately not worth POD ..
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flag nikster (May 27, 2009 at 6:32)
That guy really want to win and letallon finish the race. props to him. and look at the front rim right when he hits that rock, that cant be good. oh and i love the tire arrownd his neck it just ads to the whole pod. pod pod pod
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flag thequiksilverguy (May 27, 2009 at 6:46)
Why the hell would this be pod
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flag Spider987 (May 27, 2009 at 6:47)
It shows deication to win something he really wants.
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flag mcoleman (May 27, 2009 at 8:23)
It shows passion in riding.
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flag torrecrazydownhiller (May 27, 2009 at 6:47)
xc rider switchin to dh not bad but its no xc where u can ride on the rim and be fine that rim is screwed
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flag screwman (May 27, 2009 at 6:49)
most extreme XC rider ever, all of them should do it, HAHA
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flag nikienvo (May 27, 2009 at 7:02)
I never thought that one day on "Pinkbike" ...
Yet I respect the X crossers...
POD!!!
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flag balloffoil (May 27, 2009 at 7:07)
bout time a XC rider made the POD, that is a brave dude riding with no tire hope he finished the race.
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flag boyer101 (May 27, 2009 at 7:08)
yhats just freakin gnarly
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flag pampparaa (May 27, 2009 at 7:15)
lol Big Grin
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flag timuncle (May 27, 2009 at 7:25)
wow...
your a champ
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flag marcelkonskie (May 27, 2009 at 7:28)
haha, bad ass, Wink
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flag dj-rida22 (May 27, 2009 at 7:37)
props to the rider he must really want it
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flag billy20 (May 27, 2009 at 7:42)
Crazy Man !!!
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flag mtnbker395 (May 27, 2009 at 7:45)
f*cking bad ass!
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flag Fox-moran (May 27, 2009 at 7:45)
WTF are you doing man. POD!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag fullbug (May 27, 2009 at 7:45)
can you imagine walking the entire XC course?!!? boring!! props to gettin your entry fees worth! haha
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flag CowanBiker (May 27, 2009 at 7:49)
now he have the lightest wheel in the world xDRazz
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flag wattsy (May 27, 2009 at 7:53)
bling
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flag free-rider-911 (May 27, 2009 at 7:54)
wtf?!?!?!?! hhow did that happen?!?!?!
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flag so26forlife (May 27, 2009 at 7:59)
now thats commitment
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flag dontgosmall (May 27, 2009 at 8:01)
huck it that guys a beast
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flag downhillscotty (May 27, 2009 at 8:02)
f*ckkkkk yea thats how you do it sickk gettt some
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flag Bambergator (May 27, 2009 at 8:04)
niceeee
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flag mcoleman (May 27, 2009 at 8:10)
Great Picture! Great rider to challenge the rest of the course tireless! The race goes on!
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flag ttpunktt (May 27, 2009 at 8:21)
Holy Shit man thats so fricken hard core o he has balls
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flag getabmx (May 27, 2009 at 8:21)
i know some xc riders are weight wennies but shoreley if your gunna go tyreless u would leave the tyre at home hahaa
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flag Gran4ts (May 27, 2009 at 8:35)
THIS IS MADNES! Nice
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flag skifreak3495 (May 27, 2009 at 8:35)
GREAT PIC!
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flag freeride-maverick (May 27, 2009 at 8:37)
great shot Razz nice to see a xc pod for once, awsome!! Razz
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flag emyrd (May 27, 2009 at 8:42)
EXTREME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag luis-beri (May 27, 2009 at 8:44)
no flat tyres that way!
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flag lp970 (May 27, 2009 at 8:51)
Nice POD
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flag gijesse (May 27, 2009 at 8:53)
What happened to keeping the rubber side down...?
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flag gaz321 (May 27, 2009 at 8:55)
would it not have been just as east to ride with a flat? haha
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flag freddiehunter (May 27, 2009 at 8:58)
wow thats one determind xcer wouldent want to be in his way lol must be a great rim
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flag pinnr (May 27, 2009 at 9:09)
Sick
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flag freeridingfreak (May 27, 2009 at 9:24)
you know he's sponsored when.....
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flag C-O-FREERIDERS (May 27, 2009 at 9:34)
"If you ain't first....your LAST"
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flag iggz (May 27, 2009 at 9:42)
beast
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flag d-bax (May 27, 2009 at 9:42)
the most hard core XCer ive ever seen
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flag ralbisurez (May 27, 2009 at 9:52)
what a thug!
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flag fholmgren (May 27, 2009 at 10:09)
haha nice, Its like " heey, wtf.. I dont need a front tire, I just balance on the rear down the whole hill "
awesome ! =)
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flag KBJohn (May 27, 2009 at 10:23)
Now thats determination....
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flag k0st4 (May 27, 2009 at 10:25)
lol!!! axo k nao vaix longe!!!1Wink lol hahahahha!!!!
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flag way2fast4u (May 27, 2009 at 10:40)
that is pure determination
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flag ashp (May 27, 2009 at 10:54)
Haha, he doesn't even looked phased! Awesome!
Big Grin
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flag titofritox (May 27, 2009 at 11:09)
downhiller blood!
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flag kovacsbence (May 27, 2009 at 11:11)
bike fan
mindig bike
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flag hattrick (May 27, 2009 at 11:43)
I once saw someone flying down a hill like that with only half a handlebar -- that was pretty crazy too.
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flag danielitodh (May 27, 2009 at 11:44)
jajajjaaaaaaaa
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flag doubledeuce (May 27, 2009 at 11:52)
That is dedication, right there.
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flag norconutta (May 27, 2009 at 12:15)
the rims shall pay
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flag RootRider (May 27, 2009 at 12:17)
extreme XC...not afraid to climb, not afraid to put it down, love it!!!
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flag Martinhb (May 27, 2009 at 12:19)
that dude is mad hardcore xc dude. someone try ridding no treds on downhill....
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flag boogy22 (May 27, 2009 at 12:20)
hahahah wow man
hes got balls
thats nuts
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flag arronm (May 27, 2009 at 12:29)
thats nuts but he should of just manualed the rest of the corse lol
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flag dec-dh (May 27, 2009 at 12:33)
well sam hill finishes every other race, i guess his fellow aussys want to do the same, nutters! nice timing. good pic
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flag jack-bell (May 27, 2009 at 12:51)
major respect mate Smile
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flag transitionrider19 (May 27, 2009 at 12:56)
dang! that's a real racer he wants it
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flag flonkston (May 27, 2009 at 13:12)
thats hardcore
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flag p2cromoboy (May 27, 2009 at 13:14)
tubeless and oviously doesnt want to lose this is the coolest xcer i have ever seen
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flag rossspecialized (May 27, 2009 at 13:25)
one word
dedication
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flag i-ride-things (May 27, 2009 at 13:34)
GOOOOOOOOO AUSSIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag crashman222 (May 27, 2009 at 13:49)
well thats hardcore
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flag shox2000 (May 27, 2009 at 14:10)
haha sick
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flag adamsride2 (May 27, 2009 at 14:10)
im speachless...
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flag dcr1326 (May 27, 2009 at 14:12)
Just one word....... FUNNY
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flag PitBullRider69 (May 27, 2009 at 14:14)
Just 3 letters: W T F?
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flag PitBullRider69 (May 27, 2009 at 14:15)
well thats good on a rim!
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flag gumol (May 27, 2009 at 14:20)
it is sooooo gnarly!! he just wanted to be on the top spot... with or without wheels Wink great!!
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flag bettyswallocks (May 27, 2009 at 14:21)
y are all the aussies nutcases lol
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flag byron1 (May 27, 2009 at 14:24)
what a legend
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flag xav26 (May 27, 2009 at 14:47)
f*ck of the rim, i just want to win !!
nicee one!
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flag dannymaceistheballz (May 27, 2009 at 14:51)
i hope after all that u won
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flag MoisesMora (May 27, 2009 at 14:52)
reallyyyy sick!!!!
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flag dirtboarder (May 27, 2009 at 14:54)
haha thats ausnm i just cant boyleave a xc gut would do that
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flag philipstonier (May 27, 2009 at 14:54)
champion
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flag g3Racing (May 27, 2009 at 14:59)
no front tire + steep section + collar Brace = Aussie ... props dude ... you have a great chance in DH Wink
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flag haggarddh (May 27, 2009 at 15:02)
mi tio es una gonorrea con atomlab se crece
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flag pie-snowmantic (May 27, 2009 at 15:10)
xc to the max

props to the man, well done son
xxx
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flag justin183 (May 27, 2009 at 15:13)
y dooos he have a x tra tire
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flag unirover (May 27, 2009 at 15:16)
my god nothing could stop this guy hes so determined
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flag megamichael123 (May 27, 2009 at 15:22)
WTF?!?!
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flag DrewGartery (May 27, 2009 at 15:34)
it's because he's a aussie
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flag Reef93 (May 27, 2009 at 15:34)
Bet that is interesting to ride, very motivated rider indeed!
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flag unreal15 (May 27, 2009 at 15:47)
Tireless riding FTW!
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flag mrdood82 (May 27, 2009 at 15:48)
daaammmnnn brrooh
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flag xoneka (May 27, 2009 at 15:53)
Crazy xD
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flag myles-c (May 27, 2009 at 15:55)
Sick one!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag JoeMustang (May 27, 2009 at 16:00)
i'm a free rider, i thought xc ers were all pussys, i was so wrong so wrong, killer pic and props to the rider and photographer for superb timing
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flag djbruno (May 27, 2009 at 16:02)
hardcore guy!
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flag crowdog (May 27, 2009 at 16:15)
R U shitin me lol
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flag ZANE6 (May 27, 2009 at 16:15) (Below Threshold) show comment
dfg
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flag ZANE6 (May 27, 2009 at 16:15) (Below Threshold) show comment
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flag ZANE6 (May 27, 2009 at 16:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
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dfg
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flag riley7 (May 27, 2009 at 16:48)
now THAT's dedication.
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flag eli902902 (May 27, 2009 at 16:49)
wow thats f*cked lol sweeeeeet pic tho
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flag bikingrob (May 27, 2009 at 17:02)
what is that guy going
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flag foxywobbles (May 27, 2009 at 17:06)
Just shows you that nothing will stop us from riding bikes!
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flag specializedmexican (May 27, 2009 at 17:23)
Props x2
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flag ZANE6 (May 27, 2009 at 17:34)
props
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flag ripperboy (May 27, 2009 at 17:36)
f*cking SO gnar
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flag peicheff (May 27, 2009 at 17:40)
so bamf
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flag Catchnair708 (May 27, 2009 at 17:44)
thats how we do in xc racing! sick picture
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flag lstanners (May 27, 2009 at 17:50)
I'm guessing this guy doesn't have many DNF's next to his name...
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flag mackboxxer (May 27, 2009 at 17:52)
ada boy never quit
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flag mexicodwnhlr (May 27, 2009 at 17:57)
ohh yeah yeahh yeahhh.... He should practice DH with with his australinas buddys Sam and friends....
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flag jayjeff333 (May 27, 2009 at 17:58)
male or female lmao?
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flag bikenerdy (May 27, 2009 at 18:04)
respect to all those gnarly xc riders hahaha
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flag pellegrinimtb (May 27, 2009 at 19:09)
big cojones
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flag bigspeacializedhit (May 27, 2009 at 19:10)
bad day for a VOD lol thats wicked man!
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flag Kevin242 (May 27, 2009 at 19:13)
LOL up at the top......bunkey
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flag SHARK555 (May 27, 2009 at 19:37)
wow...that is hardcore, i just cant begin to imagine what that would feel like riding down on just a rim
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flag SMoney-FR (May 27, 2009 at 19:39)
what a champ
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flag bigairbiker (May 27, 2009 at 20:25)
haha sick
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flag moon-child (May 27, 2009 at 20:40)
LEGEND big upps 2 him
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flag konacowan18 (May 27, 2009 at 20:43)
Its cool and all but not POD,, bring on the negative props.....
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flag crowdog (May 27, 2009 at 20:52)
ok does any 1 notice that the tred is on his neck how could it of came off. he must have no respect for his bike.
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flag johhnylaroux (May 27, 2009 at 20:58)
ssick haha and funny
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flag oldschoolj (May 27, 2009 at 21:06)
"winners never quit, quitters never win" you do what you have too, to finish a race, thats why we race!!.
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flag twk2yakuzarider (May 27, 2009 at 21:11)
sweetttt
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flag corbinder69 (May 27, 2009 at 21:23)
True determination!
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flag MnM1618 (May 27, 2009 at 21:52)
that takes balls straight up ....
props definetly POD
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flag shamrock84 (May 27, 2009 at 22:14)
back in my day....
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flag kenny-azzolino (May 27, 2009 at 22:54)
thats preety f*ck badass
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flag caticpowah (May 27, 2009 at 23:55)
hehe this is straight up HC XC... badass Smile
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flag mtbKELSEY (May 27, 2009 at 23:59)
the evolution of weight weenies!
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flag johnride (Jun 7, 2009 at 19:34)
Smile
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flag reviman (May 28, 2009 at 12:38)
he`s totally nuts! he should do DH like most of us!!! good for him!
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flag Haarlem (May 29, 2009 at 15:07)
rim wasn't damaged, he used this in his next race.
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flag dirt-jumper4 (May 29, 2009 at 17:42)
i never liked xc but that's pretty crazy
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flag santacruzinvpfree (May 29, 2009 at 22:31)
YEAH CODNER.....WHAT A PINNER!!!!
GO AUSSIE!!!

kylemalachi (1 days ago) (Below Threshold) show comment
See, now I know you're just another cocky photographer who thinks he knows everything. Guess I'll also mention that even your wording makes you come off as a complete cockbag.
1. I looked at your photos, I know you can shoot action sports. 2. I'm educated. I know what I'm talking about. I did go to school and yes, I went for photography. 3. I started an opinion on how it appears very fake. There is still no dust from the front or rear wheel or anywhere in the photo for that matter. It's obviously a very dry course, there should be some dust. And again, no one would ruin a good rim to finish a race, and if they were going to, they wouldn't stop to sling their tire )which they stopped and spent time taking off) over their shoulder. It doesn't make any sense whatsoever. You would A. Leave the tire on or B. Change out the tube.
Now, maybe if you can explain all this to me, then maybe, just maybe, I'll believe it's a real photograph. Also, please stop acting like a douchebag. There are enough DBs on pinkbike.

^^MATE, you are a massive SPED and have no idea what your talking about or facts to back up your argument!! You clearly were "educated" at some sort of sped school, and really came across as a "douchbag". you're clearly dillusional as you can't realise that you're the one being the "DB" and ruining pinkbike! If you refrained from posting stupid shit when you have NO IDEA what you're talking about; "then maybe, just maybe" pinkbike would be a better place.

thankyou.
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flag nath-3-7 (Jun 1, 2009 at 1:16)
yeah codner
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flag karl2 (Jun 2, 2009 at 7:25)
he really wants to the finish!!
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flag angel387mx (Jun 2, 2009 at 7:55)
WOW!!!
This XC guy deserve respect!!!
Tough as nails!
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flag Rory123 (Jun 2, 2009 at 23:30)
How the f*ck did it get round his neck
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flag haraldo (Jun 4, 2009 at 3:01)
that is champ spirit. lol
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flag johnride (Jun 7, 2009 at 19:32)
I really think that guy wanted to end this race.
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flag Syntax-Error (Jun 8, 2009 at 10:07)
he is Hardcore !!!! ;D
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flag k2Ryder14 (Jun 8, 2009 at 13:11)
wtf?!?
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flag Dirt-essential-bikes (Jun 8, 2009 at 14:19)
der hat was vor.......gib kette
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flag hockeystar96 (Jun 12, 2009 at 21:33)
wtf were you thinking lol
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flag DanShlezZz (Jun 15, 2009 at 3:14)
Hehehe Never Back Down!!!
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flag wildcard1 (Jun 16, 2009 at 14:16)
id personally take off the back tire instead, like your going down hill anyway so theres no need for traction used to pedal, plus you will be able to steer towards the finish instead of a big rock 10feet in front of you
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flag Nebelwerfer (Jun 26, 2009 at 2:08)
bajan
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flag norcovsbanshee007 (Jul 1, 2009 at 2:28)
I did the exact same thing with my rear tyre on the last 28 kilometers of the megavalanche @ Alpe'd huez. I Know How He Feels! Props for comming down that way
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flag norcobiker15 (Jul 7, 2009 at 17:31)
hes a champ .. with out a dought
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flag Uciu (Jul 13, 2009 at 8:54)
O.o
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flag STINKY-MINTY-1 (Jul 23, 2009 at 8:35)
he must have a lot of scratches on his rim and probs also egg'd it a bit
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flag dhnz (Jul 29, 2009 at 2:10)
i needed a new rim ne way haha
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flag PaulaMoreton (Aug 5, 2009 at 20:23)
ah man, dont you just hate it when that happens!
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Date: 2009-04-30
Trail: Offenburg XC WC
Riders: Nr.42
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