In the Pits With Specialized Racing - EWS Video

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vistacruiser (Dec 12, 2016 at 13:41)

I guess a bad finish (23rd) and a solid finish (20th) is relative to the rider.

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enilson (Dec 12, 2016 at 20:08)

The tech support mid race is pretty cool, and I definitely appreciate the ability of the mechanic to provide instant fixes and changes to the bikes, but doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of what the discipline is supposed to be about? Choosing the one best setup for the entire day of racing. The thought of changing pedals, getting a tune from your mechanic, and/or making changes mid race seems to miss the mark for me a bit.

In other news, 2:57, I know what you were trying to do there, you sly sneaky dog.

nathan010 (Dec 13, 2016 at 0:59)

was just about to comment the same thing, the riders should be completely self sufficient, the only support available should be medical and maybe a mid point feed station. without the riders being self sufficient its a bit pointless, its just dh

chrismac70 (Dec 13, 2016 at 4:35)

I dont understand why they have mid race support. Surely the bikes and components from all the brands are well enough made and bikes put together to get through a day without the need of a mechanic. If a rider wants to change tyre or shock pressures during the day then fine, carry the tools to do it with you. That is supposed to be the underlying ethos of the support.

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glenno (Dec 12, 2016 at 10:15)

Hannah

that is all

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RedBurn (Dec 12, 2016 at 13:31)

she's not the only cute Hannah blondie out there

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Dickiescbb (Dec 12, 2016 at 10:58)

Where did patty or whatever his name is go to ? he was a cool guy

xzisko (Dec 12, 2016 at 18:01)

paddy haha, yeah! he is very cool

Murbahman (Dec 12, 2016 at 12:19)

Yawn

nicolai12 (Dec 12, 2016 at 19:40)

A bit better from the big S www.pinkbike.com/video/461675

jgdblue (Dec 12, 2016 at 19:14)

Just what I needed in the dead of winter, a video from last year's EWS! Thanks for a little bright spot pinkbike!

robjames (Dec 12, 2016 at 12:11)

Curious, does Keen prefer flats or clipless on all the switchbacks?

cwatt (Dec 12, 2016 at 13:21) (Below Threshold)

I'm willing to bet he likes flats where he can take his foot off in corners moto style like we saw in the vid and clipless because you're able to do complete circular pedal strokes versus flats where you're just mashing. It's much much more effective.

Khayes (Dec 12, 2016 at 15:05)

@cwatt: in gopro for that stage we counted something like 60+ switchbacks (not joking) so given the muddy conditions he opted for flats

robjames (Dec 12, 2016 at 15:51)

@Khayes: thanks,. That sounds amazing.

El-Woulfe (Dec 12, 2016 at 19:30)

You have to love Ken Block! In another day and age he would have been a Soul id 100 athlete

nug12182 (Dec 13, 2016 at 4:29)

I got the park tools tool case but that black case looks awesome!anyone know who makes it?

HenryLorimer (Dec 17, 2016 at 12:21)

what is the song called in the first half of the video anyone know?

captainian (Dec 12, 2016 at 10:42)

Yup. I remember that tent... www.pinkbike.com/photo/14135382

Husker2112 (Dec 12, 2016 at 11:06)

Looks like their pits are special.....

cwatt (Dec 12, 2016 at 13:19)

Great video.

owlie (Dec 12, 2016 at 17:54)

dat tool kit @1:40 .

xzisko (Dec 12, 2016 at 18:02)

and where is frank

vCraigC (Dec 13, 2016 at 7:51)

I bet that specialized tire is flat right damn now.

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Sokolowski (Dec 12, 2016 at 14:56)

I think I don't like the Video. It just shows how much money Specialized pays for their Enduro Team. No privater will ever be able to pay such a support.
Massage of the Video: Money rules.
That succs.

GeorgeHayduke (Dec 12, 2016 at 15:59)

Welcome to earth.

bridgermurray (Dec 12, 2016 at 16:50)

Yes. Specialized should make their pro riders starve and give them no resources to make the sport more fair.

WAKIdesigns (Dec 13, 2016 at 12:19)

@bridgermurray: The stench of self righteous bullcrap in the comment section under this article is exceptional... fkng prudes and their soft willies causing the whole mental disorder.

PHeller (Dec 12, 2016 at 11:54)

It's interesting that the author attributes Graves' bad luck to his not having his race bike. It looks like he was stuck on the Stumpjumper 6Fattie with 29er wheels attached. Is this to say that sometimes having that extra 30mm of travel does make a dramatic improvement in times?

Khayes (Dec 12, 2016 at 11:59)

Huh? He was on a his practice stumpy 29. His race bike was also a stumpy 29. No 6fatty to be seen or heard of.

willaasss (Dec 12, 2016 at 12:06)

Do you see people turning up at world cups with 170mm bikes?
It makes a difference, but there are always exceptions before someone jumps on their high horse;-)

PHeller (Dec 12, 2016 at 12:31) (Below Threshold)

@Khayes: Sorry to break it to ya but the Stump 29 and the 6Fattie are the same bike with different wheelsets. My question is why would his Practise Bike hold him back if its the same as his race bike?

Khayes (Dec 12, 2016 at 12:55)

@PHeller: with all due respect, you're wrong. The 6fatty is boost spacing. All Jareds for this past year were non boost. I won't answer the last question.

PHeller (Dec 12, 2016 at 13:09)

@Khayes: Apparently he intended on racing his Enduro at Valberg per MTB-Mag.com;
The misfortune of Jared Graves continues. His Enduro got held up in customs so he raced his Stumpjumper…" but you're right about the Stumpy 29 vs 6Fattie, I thought the Orange paint job was only available for the 6Fattie, but it looks like the difference was in the swingarm, the 6Fattie got a color matched swingarm where as the 29 and 650b 142+ swingarms were black. Whatever the case may be it seemed odd to blame his misfortune on the bike. He just didn't have a good weekend.

Khayes (Dec 12, 2016 at 13:19)

@PHeller: His race bike was his black and red stumpy 29.... the one he raced in Finale (and got a win on in Aspen). That article is wrong.

PHeller (Dec 12, 2016 at 13:29)

@Khayes: If I knew you were his wrench I wouldn't have questioned all of this and phrased my comments differently. My apologies.

Khayes (Dec 12, 2016 at 13:41)

@PHeller: Hey! No worries! I just hope I didn't sound like a d*ck. I want to break that S persona people think we have. Cheers!

atrokz (Dec 12, 2016 at 10:41)

The Big S curse is alive and well for 2016.

atrokz (Dec 12, 2016 at 13:00) (Below Threshold)

it is what it is downvoters. #science #karma

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wilsonians (Dec 12, 2016 at 10:57)

You'd think they would put a more personable wrench in front of the camera. And then you remember its specialized so he may be their best choice....

J4m3z420 (Dec 12, 2016 at 11:12) (Below Threshold)

I know right! Could barely hear what he was saying even at full volume!

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Khayes (Dec 12, 2016 at 11:21)

Yeah, it was either me (who has no camera experience) or a guy that spoke German as his first language. Sorry ill do better next time for you!

wilsonians (Dec 12, 2016 at 14:43)

@Khayes: Cheers man, didn't know you were his wrench and here I am just dicking on you and specialized. Up the pep, it'll help some.

but honestly, its good to know you guys are listening to us and our comments even when we unnecessarily bash you guys.