Chris Van Dine at Red Bull Rampage 2010 in Virgin, Utah, United States - photo by thepyt

Van Dine getting upside down at the Rampage.

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tstep3 (Oct 6, 2010 at 20:30)

im proud to say i dont know what is going on here haha

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spoked32 (Oct 6, 2010 at 20:34)

Haha, agreed.

Cmontjumper (Oct 6, 2010 at 21:28)

same hahah but its still sick!

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yeagerrr (Oct 7, 2010 at 15:41)

I think hes hitting a jump beside the rock because it looks like if he keeps rotating he will hit his head Razz

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vineet (Oct 12, 2010 at 12:12)

hahaa. (TSTEP3) dude your comment made me laugh. right on!

southtirolrider (Oct 12, 2010 at 12:12)

whats that bike?

NS-FreeRider (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:00)

Another sick Rampage POD!! tup

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moongose (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:01)

i love these photos where you have no idea whats going on

specializederic (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:05)

southtirolrider - Cannondale I'm pretty sure, and my guess is the model is the Claymore, or however it's called

lewisstp (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:06)

Sweeeeeeet POD!

alexnash (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:07)

that's sooooo siiiiiick. love the wheels Drool

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Atrak (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:43) (Below Threshold) show comment

thats nuts, his head musta just barely cleared that.

StefanGlander (Oct 13, 2010 at 1:05)

keep em comin. rampage everyday

hardtaildh08 (Oct 13, 2010 at 1:27)

Sure that was a flat spin sorta things think i saw it in a video but who cares its still nuts Salute

bikounet (Oct 13, 2010 at 3:51)

WTF?! This is sick!!!! :o

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stuart0793 (Oct 13, 2010 at 4:18)

Now, this is a story all about how
My life got flipped-turned upside down
And I liked to take a minute
Just sit right there
I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel Air

In west Philadelphia born and raised
On the playground is where I spent most of my days
Chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool
And all shootin some b-ball outside of the school
When a couple of guys
Who were up to no good
Startin making trouble in my neighborhood
I got in one little fight and my mom got scared
She said 'You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel Air'

I whistled for a cab and when it came near
The license plate said fresh and it had dice in the mirror
If anything I can say this cab is rare
But I thought 'Now forget it' - 'Yo homes to Bel Air'

I pulled up to the house about 7 or 8
And I yelled to the cabbie 'Yo homes smell ya later'
I looked at my kingdom
I was finally there
To sit on my throne as the Prince of Bel Air

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vano (Oct 13, 2010 at 4:32)

cool story bro.

devo123 (Oct 13, 2010 at 4:35)

It's a massive whip

the-ultimate-cyclist (Oct 13, 2010 at 5:07)

is this like a corked flip or something, otherwise why is he looking to the side like that rather then straight back...

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jbike101 (Oct 13, 2010 at 6:46) (Below Threshold) show comment

this shot is so sick but a bit too basic i mean there is only a rock and a guy doin a cork lool

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ppop (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:00)

to me that's not a bit too basic, HE GOT CRANKBROTHERS WHEEL SET tup

sask250 (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:04)

anybody got video for this? there is no way we can figure out what is going on here by looking at this picture. Sick Props bro.

JamisJammer95 (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:35)

"oh crap! how'd that rock get there?!"

Jonaphur (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:55)

Them spokes are speaking to me.

Jobobasaurus (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:58)

a whip???

dingus (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:34)

Its the 'Van Dine Roll', Brad Ewen and Cam McCaul were talking about it in the commentary.

the-ultimate-cyclist (Oct 13, 2010 at 9:50)

is there a video clip of this, i dont remember seeing it during the contest...

rockhopper15 (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:14)

shit son!! too routy!

crash21 (Oct 13, 2010 at 11:10)

damn straight its a cool story 'bro' its f*ckin the prince of bel air

bikounet (Oct 13, 2010 at 13:41)

Jbike101 is a little bit right, this shot would be better with a background like Utah's mountain! But it still a sick shot, and I love it! Smile

There is always something to say on a picture but it doesn't matter

sireatshitalot (Oct 13, 2010 at 13:53)

he was riding a KTM prototype. I took a look at it after his run. The announcer said there was around 25 out in the world.

dingus (Oct 13, 2010 at 14:12)

He was riding a Canondale, Micheal Marosi was the one riding the KTM.

pierpoint33 (Oct 13, 2010 at 14:26)

I have hear of a hand plant but never before hear of anyone doing a body play, aha it seems to look like its about to happen any ways.

the-ultimate-cyclist (Oct 13, 2010 at 17:12)

a body play? wtf are you talking about...

jbike101 (Oct 13, 2010 at 17:46)

^ppop sick rims dont make a POD, but im not gunna lie those ones might

mtb1stdegree (Oct 13, 2010 at 19:14)

hes just checking to see if he left his wallet on the rock

mooseduck13 (Oct 13, 2010 at 21:00)

Upside down scrub!!!! WOOOOOT!!!!

teamn2 (Oct 13, 2010 at 22:45)

he is flipping a hip that is why he is all corked out

teamn2 (Oct 13, 2010 at 22:47)

ok nevermind he is doing a barrel roll but eat it at the end

the-ultimate-cyclist (Oct 14, 2010 at 5:02)

its not really a barrel roll either though...

pierpoint33 (Oct 14, 2010 at 6:54)

Wow now that was terrible spelling by me i was suppost to say plant.

pierpoint33 (Oct 14, 2010 at 8:39)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzvF_nUVUyw />
He was doing a cork flip i think, but watch that video and you can see for yourselves Big Grin

mtb1stdegree (Oct 14, 2010 at 12:09)

that whole comment turned into a link, i clicked it and it came up g*y porn

mtb1stdegree (Oct 14, 2010 at 12:10)

whoa!

pierpoint33 (Oct 14, 2010 at 12:27)

Gay porn what's up with your computer ? haha.

mtb1stdegree (Oct 14, 2010 at 13:40)

woops, i realized i was on some guys profile, i think his username is pierpoint33

pierpoint33 (Oct 14, 2010 at 13:47)

How is my profile a gay porn site ?

sask250 (Oct 14, 2010 at 14:27)

i think it might actually just be a massive flatspin gone wrong

the-ultimate-cyclist (Oct 14, 2010 at 15:07)

its not a flatspin and is not a corked flip either, apparently it is a barrel roll variation...

teamn2 (Oct 14, 2010 at 17:57)

ya it was supposed to be a barrel roll but he corked out when doing it which made him start to spin 180 so he had to ditch

the-ultimate-cyclist (Oct 14, 2010 at 17:58)

well it wasnt just supposed to be a regular barrel roll, it was like his own signature variation on it or something...

teamn2 (Oct 14, 2010 at 18:52)

this is what it was supposed to be http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4876363/

the-ultimate-cyclist (Oct 15, 2010 at 9:02)

sick!

pierpoint33 (Oct 18, 2010 at 13:23)

IN SOVIET RUSSIA, NO ONE CARES IF A BIKE RIDES YOU! They just care about the Russian Mafia not killing them.

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thepyt (Oct 8, 2010 at 8:49)

This shot sequence should clear up the confusion. Guess I should have posted both right away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzvF_nUVUyw

tstep3 (Oct 9, 2010 at 18:04)

That cleared it up and that would have been sick if he landed it

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Trickdaddy (Oct 13, 2010 at 11:49)

He was planning on doing this in his Final run at Rampage. If he would of landed his run it would have been a top three run for sure! This is during practice and its a barrel roll side flip thing of a big hip jump.

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robrenaud (Oct 13, 2010 at 21:29)

Don't know if anyone figured this out but this was live on the Red bull rampage last weekend?

Im sure there are videos out there. but he hit a jump in front of the rock and whipped over it

Gajible (Oct 13, 2010 at 21:36)

And proceeded to crash hard on his arse Smile

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Konanemia (Oct 13, 2010 at 13:45)

i will get that wheel set righ now!!! superlight and resist high impacts!!! so sick dude... nice POOOOOOOOOOOOOD DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE

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scottchris (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:36)

hes just seen a hot chick 'oooooooo nice ass........time to carry on with the flip'

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Quinsta (Oct 13, 2010 at 11:01)

Brings a whole new meaning to the word Flatland, lol great sequence on youtube

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crash21 (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:55)

f*ck yeah for CVD... hes a goood rider... to bad he bailed nearly too big this year haha

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jizsplatt (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:43)

i dunno what i am exactly complimenting here in this pic, all i do know is that it is a sickass pod!

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dougle08 (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:28)

ano they wheels are strong but they dont look it dunno if i would use thrm for rampage :L

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george11 (Oct 13, 2010 at 1:48)

red bull rampage has produced some totally epic POD's recently!

dzdh (Oct 13, 2010 at 17:12)

yeah, but enough pics already...

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Heman (Oct 13, 2010 at 3:29)

who says everything has to be upright... sometimes things look so much more awesome upside down!

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rockuk (Oct 13, 2010 at 1:20)

he's very vain, somebody's abviously holding a mirror on the ground and he's checking himself out!

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richierocket (Oct 13, 2010 at 3:34)

This will confuse people for years to come! Im baffled........... Sweet POD!

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scottchris (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:32)

:O yooooooooo thats rad like like loads!!!

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blackpegasus (Oct 13, 2010 at 2:33)

very nice pic.......... great shot..........

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PKMR (Oct 13, 2010 at 9:14)

pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod pod

stuart0793 (Oct 13, 2010 at 9:46)

Well done for noticing you dumb c*nt

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dualthecrown (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:18)

Crank Bros wheels? sooo nice.

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Sean115 (Oct 13, 2010 at 11:18)

i may be wrong, but it looks like he's pulling the biggest whip ever.

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ceccofreeride (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:31)

BELLISSIMA FOTO...... VAN DINE UN GRANDE

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ConnorTehAweSoMe (Oct 13, 2010 at 11:24)

Whip Backfliippp :OOOO ammaaaziing :L POD

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j-e-tucker24 (Oct 14, 2010 at 6:14)

hes doin a 360 over the rock

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Devinallan000x (Oct 30, 2010 at 15:34)

This is where he fell.
watch the chris can dine helmet cam video.

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bsbrider (Dec 26, 2010 at 16:43)

the dardest whip ive ever seen. . . i hope its a whip

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connel11 (Nov 29, 2011 at 23:37)

it looks like a spine transfer Smile

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aptsdirtjmpr12 (Oct 13, 2010 at 20:48)

I salute you sir Salute

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brodude (Oct 13, 2010 at 20:26)

Great shot. Van Dine KILLS!

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soerenM (Oct 13, 2010 at 12:35)

haha i think it´s a todd potter whip Big Grin

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vsong (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:16)

There are just some photos that make you say "What the? Hmmm..." Epic and phenomenal!

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willridesgiant (Oct 13, 2010 at 14:28)

pretty sure thats a big step up and he whiped his brains out over it

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Braggcreekbiker5 (Oct 13, 2010 at 9:09)

i dont get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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coorosh (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:44)

This is F-kin awesome, pretty sick, ha

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lukak (Oct 13, 2010 at 5:49)

PRINC OF BEL AIR!!~~ hahaha XD
nice picture!!!!

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xxXUxx (Oct 13, 2010 at 5:17)

NOw we have a great POD !

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highrolla (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:43)

Van Dine Roll...

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DJQMCBonez (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:59)

stuart0793 that song is a beast...T stain fresh prince of maidstone

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bendersender (Oct 14, 2010 at 1:43)

so f****** awsome

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DuctTapeFixer (Oct 13, 2010 at 13:09)

WTF? FTW!

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calvinz (Oct 13, 2010 at 20:50)

BYYAAAM!!!!!!!!
lol

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mtbforlife4 (Oct 13, 2010 at 17:54)

umm crash???

thepyt (Oct 13, 2010 at 18:08)

Here is the full sequence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzvF_nUVUyw

thecyguy (Oct 13, 2010 at 21:05)

thanks.... that sequence really helps you understand whats going on

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robrenaud (Oct 14, 2010 at 3:38)

True that! lol

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tristan123456789 (Oct 13, 2010 at 15:19)

thats awsome

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kubadhdh (Oct 14, 2010 at 9:00)

so sick !

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mtnbikingkid (Dec 17, 2010 at 19:44)

sick

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bored42long (Oct 13, 2010 at 4:24)

Now I know I put that landing somewhere around here, ah there it is!

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gooserox (Nov 1, 2010 at 17:42)

sick pod for my birthday

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j-e-tucker24 (Oct 20, 2010 at 3:22)

lol

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konasam101 (Oct 15, 2010 at 23:37)

hes like oh shit!!!!!

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conradodh (Oct 13, 2010 at 12:36)

ooohhh yeeeah, nice POD!

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MarretinhaBrasil (Oct 13, 2010 at 13:10)

? o.O"

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lukegriffiths (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:55)

I can do that, lol jk im not insane. Smile

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spazybiker147 (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:38)

love those spinergy wheels mmm

cranxwork (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:41)

You know those aren't spinergy's right?

Braggcreekbiker5 (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:27)

crank bros wheel sets ... and there $950 bucks! not so cheap

spazybiker147 (Oct 14, 2010 at 8:59)

oh..... then love those crank bro wheels mmmmm haha sorry my bad

Braggcreekbiker5 (Oct 14, 2010 at 12:36)

lol i dont mind .. i get sick of the people who bash your comments for making mistakes.. so i wont do i to u lol but they do look similar

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Banan725135650 (Oct 13, 2010 at 11:32)

Sick!

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Biker012 (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:33)

Holy shi* I mean HOLY HARDCORE!!!

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demonskater94 (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:41)

:O wow!

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guille0112 (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:56)

What bike is that?

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hugslyh (Oct 13, 2010 at 12:06)

this is pretty sic

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highazcom (Oct 13, 2010 at 12:02)

um ???? sick az

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samd3 (Oct 13, 2010 at 10:07)

Nicceee!

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kodybikerpro (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:44)

thats a trial bike right lmao

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aptsdirtjmpr12 (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:47)

^^ ?. and btw. NICE PICTURE!!! POD FO SHO!! Beer

calvinz (Oct 13, 2010 at 20:51)

i think someones been going through here and giving us neg props
ha

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pokalface (Oct 13, 2010 at 4:29)

that's crazy!~

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djbruno (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:21)

nice pod!

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dhjose1 (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:16)

super hero hehe

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Adrian95FR (Oct 13, 2010 at 6:29)

nice

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jthefoo (Oct 13, 2010 at 6:55)

W00T THATS SO BADASS

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Andrevag (Oct 13, 2010 at 6:20)

Omg very nice Big Grin

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livetoride18 (Oct 13, 2010 at 6:11)

so nice

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Downset4130 (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:24)

Sik!!!!!!!!!!

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mollymarj (Oct 13, 2010 at 7:06)

awesome pic

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mvonhollen (Oct 8, 2010 at 18:26)

He is either brave or stupid running that wheelset at a competition like rampage

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cubsrtbest99 (Oct 8, 2010 at 19:55)

or its just because theyre a good wheelset.

mvonhollen (Oct 8, 2010 at 23:05)

Or because he gets them for free?.. Just guessing, I don't keep up to date with this rider haha. I wouldn't mind free wheels at all

Ompalompa (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:04)

apparently their really strong.

What a gnarly flip excellent POD.

newbikesoon (Oct 13, 2010 at 0:06)

these wheels are boss...what do you mean he's brave or stupid??

huddersfieldfreerider (Oct 13, 2010 at 5:30)

Do you think he means they are expensive and they might buckle doing the crazy drops at rampage ?

martaylo3 (Oct 13, 2010 at 5:34)

What are those wheels?

cubsrtbest99 (Oct 13, 2010 at 5:48)

but there not going to buckle there good wheels which was my point when i replied. and there cranks bros opium wheels

OliScale (Oct 13, 2010 at 8:07)

those wheels are one of the strongest in the world, much stronger than any mavic wheel surprisingly, the spokes are really reinforced so its much stronger than you would think

huddersfieldfreerider (Oct 13, 2010 at 11:03)

To sum up, these wheels are very strong and can withstand the impact riders give to them at the rampage the majority of the time, however they are expensive and if they were to buckle and you dont get them for free then you're going to be gutted.

cubsrtbest99 (Oct 13, 2010 at 16:01)

thank you bro

mvonhollen (Oct 13, 2010 at 20:35)

Hell yea I got neg props!

Love the photo dude, glad it got pod!

cubsrtbest99 (Oct 13, 2010 at 20:50)

yea its kinda funny how much people bash each other because they dont agree. I mean isnt giving negative props kinda immature?

mvonhollen (Oct 13, 2010 at 21:54)

Nothing to cry over

Just voicing my opinion

Braggcreekbiker5 (Oct 13, 2010 at 21:58)

yeh i agree but ur still probs gonna get 1000 negs for voicing your opinion lol but its true

mvonhollen (Oct 13, 2010 at 22:06)

Typical pinkbike

I'm not saying the wheels suck, ffs.

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