Umm, Bryceland came second, and Minnaar was well on his way to either 1st or 2nd when he crashed. 2nd by almost nothing at the first split and fastest at the speed trap...
You're right about CF not making "such a difference" but you can say that about any bike and any material really. The bike is just a tool, and a better tool helps, but it still comes down to riders skill and mistakes really. Simply having a CF bike isn't going to make you win a race, but it helps...
Not really, I was going on your point about where is SC lately, and lately they've been doing incredibly well. Bryceland won the BDS race last weekend and came second here, currently in 6th place overall. Greg has three podiums including a win in 4 races putting him in 2nd overall, and Peaty has been on the podium and is currently in 10th overall. And you could very easily give some credit to the carbon bikes for that. Hardly money shot to shit, the bikes are lighter, stronger, and overall faster on most courses. They may not guarantee a win, but I've talked to them about the bikes and they are definitely an improvement over the aluminum ones. Have you ever ridden a carbon mountain bike? They do feel better...
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