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slimboyjim brule's article
May 21, 2013 at 23:29
May 21, 2013
Video: Cedric Gracia Through My Eyes #1 - Punta Ala
Sorry dude - it has to be done! Superging "Glad to see CG and I have similar taste in asses. Makes me feel faster."
slimboyjim brule's article
May 21, 2013 at 23:23
May 21, 2013
Video: Cedric Gracia Through My Eyes #1 - Punta Ala
@dirtyknobbies - He's like that sober! Imagine if he did have a drink :-)
slimboyjim mattwragg's article
May 21, 2013 at 5:38
May 21, 2013
To The Point - Rake and Trail
I'm pretty sure Barel said 650b wheels were around 1 second faster per 3 minutes on a pre-EWS Punta Ala video. To me that difference is very small - relevant to a racer but not me personally. Yes, there is a difference, but I (perhaps wrongly - bring on the flaming!) believe most people who are 'blown away' by the handling of a 650b bike are unable to isolate how much of that is down to the wheels and how much the new frame/components. Like you said, there is no real comparisons of similar bikes with the only variable being the wheels... Oh, and before anyone goes there I've nothing against 650b...
slimboyjim Superenduro's article
May 20, 2013 at 8:48
May 20, 2013
Superenduro PRO2 Punta Ala: Enduro World Series 1 - Fabien Barel wins!
Congrats guys - looks like an awesome event! The fact that it had an organiser that understands mountain biking and enabled the riders to enjoy not just a race but have a healthy dose of fun is what has made it so special. The riders all look to have clearly enjoyed themselves. All the best for the future events!
slimboyjim mattwragg's article
May 20, 2013 at 8:42
May 20, 2013
Enduro World Series Round One: Punta Ala, Jerome Clementz's Race
I dunno about everyone else but this event looked FUN! There seems to be a healthy respect between everyone amongst the competitive streaks they will all have. To me, that is mountain biking and Chris Ball and his team has really achieved here. (Of course, not to forget the foundations from the series that have been built on - superenduro for example!) Well done everyone!
slimboyjim danbarham's photo
May 20, 2013 at 2:58
May 20, 2013
I'm not sure it is tilted either, looking at the clouds...

slimboyjim mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 2:44
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
Sorry - this reply was supposed to be in relation to someone else's comment but I messed up. How do I delete it!?!
slimboyjim mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 2:43
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
Barel was interviewed just before the Enduro World Series and said he thought 650b wheels were 1 second quicker every 3 minutes. That said it all to me to be honest - they MAY be quicker, but the difference is so negligible there is no reason for me to change. Likely the bike as a whole (plus new bike fever) made him quicker. My mate traded up from an old Cannondale to a new carbon superbike and has suddenly become quicker than me. Any difference is down to a number of factors and the small difference in wheelsize is only a small part of that...
slimboyjim mikekazimer's article
May 20, 2013 at 2:40
May 20, 2013
Specialized Enduro Expert EVO - Tested
Barel was interviewed just before the Enduro World Series and said he thought 650b wheels were 1 second quicker every 3 minutes. That said it all to me to be honest - they MAY be quicker, but the difference is so negligible there is no reason for me to change. Likely the bike as a whole (plus new bike fever) made him quicker. My mate traded up from an old Cannondale to a new carbon superbike and has suddenly become quicker than me. Any difference is down to a number of factors and the small difference in wheelsize is only a small part of that...
slimboyjim mattwragg's article
May 18, 2013 at 4:36
May 18, 2013
24 Bikes of the Enduro World Series
There's just no fighting it by the looks of things - larger wheels are slowly taking over, especially when so much of it is bike porn on pages like this... Bugger... Good job I still enjoy riding my 26" bike - it'll be a fair few years before I trade that in! 26ers for the win! ;-)
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