Replay: UCI DH World Cup Leogang 2015

 In fact, Gwin improved his time from quali by 1 sec. - without pedaling. What a guy!

 Gwin: Ain't got no strings to slow me down!

 Not like he needed it but blame this guy: www.pinkbike.com/photo/12341074

 He basically pulled a Mulally. Only better. Specialized has to make the next gen dh bikes with the top spec without transmission.

 Snapping a chain outta the gate isn't unusual - amazing win to say the least - really only 1 or 2 pedal sections but he just pinned the track all the way down. Connor Fearon is having a solid season shredding on the Kona and Remi having a smooth run. The track looked like an awesome design and a good mix of everything you'd want in a world cup race. Another amazing race day - great coverage this round too!

 Aaron was lucky it didn't get caught between the spokes

 Yeah i was so stoked for connor going into the hot seat, though he got beaten by possibly one of the most legendary runs ever so..

 This guy is just amazing, to beat the best in the world with out a chain is just some thing else. I still can not believe it.

 Specialized has claimed this for years as well- FSR is independent of braking, pedaling, and chain forces. So they say at least.

 Sure, any bike with a single pivot design can put the pivot in line with the chain and you'll get 0 feedback through the chain. The Commencal supreme uses an idler put the pivot much higher so the wheel has a more rearward axle path while still avoiding pedal feedback.

 and shifters, cassette, crankset.... think of the savings!!

 They can call it the Ltd Edition Gwin model, and charge more.

 Rather, some company step up and develop a bike that's designed without drivetrain right away. Kids learning to ride bicycles (nowadays) also get something without drivetrain. Learn how it reacts at speed, how to turn, how to balance. When you've got that down, you can throw in a drivetrain and brakes. But only once you've got that down. The same could go for a downhill bike. You can have whatever high pivot is ideal, huge flange distance on the rear hub (or just a narrow hub), very short cranks (or a different platform altogether). You're not only saving weight (and money) from the components you leave out. Imagine how much force is being applied to the chain for it to snap (ok, combined with shifting), the same amount of force is applied to the frame and bearings between rear axle and bb. So the frame could be designed lighter/cheaper as well.

I definitely see a market for these. As rental bikes at places with uplift or for people who frequent these places.

So if you read this and you're a bike manufacturer, please make this happen. If you need help and you happen to have these cool lunch rides in good places, you could also employ me .

 Chaint no thing

 Or breakaway chains. 5 pedals to get up to speed, then it snaps. Or everyone could just use a KMC chain.

 You mean SRAM

 FYI - KMC makes Shimano chains.

 No, KMC does NOT make Shimano chains. Ignorance is bliss. KMC factory is in Taiwan. Shiamano's VIA factory in Japan (for highend chains) and Malaysia (for lowend chains).

 KMC started it's partnership with Shimano in 1986. It still continues today...

kmcchain.imb2b.com

 All credit to the man... he was awesome.
Most impressive victory in MTB history???

 So in Pole Vaulting, having a headwind/tailwind makes a HUGE difference, and a good tailwind will get you quite a bit higher. In the former USSR there was a track meet indoors in a big hangar. When the Russian pole vaulters were up, they would open these enormous hangar doors, giving them a tail wind. When any other competitor was up they would close them, making the air still.

 As a pole vaulter myself i can confirm that tailwinds help a lot while jumping. A headwind will enhance your technique but will make you loose momentum, it is good for warming up only.

Where did you get that info from? Looks like an interesting read.

 My college coach told us that story. I don't remember the source

 ''PUMP PIMP''

 I think it's mounted on the visor...
www.pinkbike.com/news/uci-notification-on-helmet-cams-2015.html

"After in-depth examination, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced today that onboard cameras on helmets shall be mounted solely on detachable visors/peaks that have been provided by the helmet manufacturer for use with the helmet in question."

 Look at it from UCI's point of view - they can't disregard their own rules. She passed one of the poles on the wrong side, they had to DQ her according to the rules.

 I understand that. I mean that the rule is dumb and, I think, must be changed.

 I think the rule is good, but it shouldn't be applied if the judges agree that the rider didn't gain any time

 He already tried that in 2012, didn't work out that well

 have been trying to find out the same thing, it's driving me mad!

 I think it's darude - sandstorm

 it was....