8 Winning Bikes From the 2021 UK National Downhill Championships by Mandownmedia

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tbgd (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:26)

I think Atherton bike is best looking of them all. Lovely straight lines.

Jaib06 FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:30)

I agree, just gorgeous.

thingswelike FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:31)

Yep and now the Pivots have gone straighter - they look nicer too. Don't a fan of the beer belly of some of the others haha

tbgd (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:36)

@thingswelike: I suppose shock placement plays a big part in it looking good. others having to work around the shock.

lowlightlowlife (Jul 21, 2021 at 4:03)

It does look like a session though doesn't it

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Jordmackay (Jul 21, 2021 at 4:32)

Nah they are just scaffold poles stuck together

terribleone1982 (Jul 21, 2021 at 5:44)

I think I like the looks of the Saracen and the Canyon the most out of all of these.

SterlingArcher (Jul 21, 2021 at 7:42)

You mean people aren’t into the V10 welcome-to-the-lost-city-of-Atlantis curved down tube chariot look anymore?

giantwhip (Jul 21, 2021 at 8:16)

@lowlightlowlife: a session circa 2008

commental (Jul 21, 2021 at 11:40)

No love for the Jeckyll anyone? Tough crowd.

foggnm (Jul 21, 2021 at 12:32)

@Jordmackay: I was thinking left over plumbing parts painted black

tonkatruck (Jul 21, 2021 at 16:22)

was this a kids race?? how is it that all of em look like XS's lol

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GTJosh (Jul 21, 2021 at 6:01)

That Cannondale is beyond grotesque.

tkrug (Jul 21, 2021 at 6:07)

Was thinking the same thing.... what happens when water bottle accommodation goes too far.

mybaben (Jul 21, 2021 at 9:10)

Seriously fugly.

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8tom8 (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:01)

is no7 a reverse mullet ???

jaame (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:04)

24" front, 26" rear!

Jordmackay (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:08)

Think its just that the wheel is slightly turned away. But had to have a second look haha

HankHank FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:22)

...and the Tellum marketing begins!

joehollindrake (Jul 21, 2021 at 4:09)

Front is an Assegai, and they only come in 27.5 & 29. Definitely looks a little off though.

jaame (Jul 21, 2021 at 4:14)

@joehollindrake: One can zoom in and see the front tyre is 27.5. Just a weird angle.

mtb-scotland (Jul 21, 2021 at 5:07)

Rear wheel is sitting higher up. Ground isn't level.

SterlingArcher (Jul 21, 2021 at 7:39)

Just call it a reverse mullet so that one guy can have an aneurysm

giantwhip (Jul 21, 2021 at 8:16)

@jaame: ultimate xc setup

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BoneDog (Jul 21, 2021 at 5:11)

Canyon Sender is just such a good looking frame

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Masher69 (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:29)

That Jekyll is a Munter

enis (Jul 21, 2021 at 9:09)

Munter.....funny story.......

Backyard drinks one Saturday lead to the girls "hunting for mint" to make Mojitos. Someone said, you guys should go "munting" (mint hunting).

It was then revealed (by urban dictionary) that "Munting" is entirely something of a different activity

Bobadeebob (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:02)

Is it just the camera angle or has the mens masters pivot got a bigger wheel at the back?

Mandownmedia (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:58)

Camera angle/ground angle

TannerValhouli (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:58)

Camera angle, they all look like they have a bigger rear

Allen82 (Jul 21, 2021 at 5:59)

Tyre logos and crank arms... Tut tut

kwm0707 (Jul 21, 2021 at 9:12)

I would like to see the winning run done on that Jekyll. Must have been rowdy!!!!

mr-smashy (Jul 21, 2021 at 9:43)

Is it just me or is the Jekyll downright hideous?

trkymoore (Jul 21, 2021 at 13:17)

Looks like the Jekyll hit all the ugly branches when it came out #sackthedesigner .

mbr-over35 (Jul 22, 2021 at 15:45)

i never got told about this

my bike is by far the best looking a 2016 trek session 9.9 it so nice

hbar314 FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 7:46)

Where are the water bottle mounts? These can't be real mountain bikes.

gabrielmedd1 (Jul 21, 2021 at 13:01)

the Saracen Myst has a quad piston rear and a dual piston front, I haven't seen any bikes setup like that recently in any world cups. (correct me if im wrong)

cisrtom (Jul 22, 2021 at 4:03)

you are wrong mate, both brakes are 4-piston

gabrielmedd1 (Jul 22, 2021 at 23:44)

@cisrtom: What are you on about mate it is clearly a dual piston XTR on the front

davechopoptions FL (Jul 24, 2021 at 2:48)

@gabrielmedd1: XTR 4 pots front and rear.

efalk1181 (Jul 21, 2021 at 16:52)

Whos the ghost holding all these bikes upright?

naptime FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:39)

No men's Vets?

Afterschoolsports (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:46)

Last bike....

naptime FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:54)

@Afterschoolsports: photo says masters, 30plus. There was definitely some vets 40plus when we watched practice,

Mandownmedia (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:57)

Unfortunately the change to how podiums were done meant that I was still up the hill when the Vets had there podium. I did try and find the winners but couldn’t

george-thompson FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 4:13)

@Mandownmedia: Older men's Vets winner was Will Longden who was riding one of Matt's spare bikes so...

betsie (Jul 21, 2021 at 5:35)

John Cobb was half way home when the Elites came down (still pretty sure he picked up a Bronze and not Gold medal lol)
Will Longden borrowed a bike and smoked us.

naptime FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 9:01)

@Mandownmedia: thanx for the reply, only wanted to know cos I'm an old git meself

mbr-over35 (May 13, 2022 at 13:53)

@betsie: no i think i won LOL

baca262 (Jul 21, 2021 at 6:43)

that 35mm boxxer and those wheels, looks like a walmart bike

doogdougie (Jul 21, 2021 at 13:47)

Pivot

MattP76 (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:22)

Is there some reverse Mullets going on there????

tkrug (Jul 21, 2021 at 6:06)

No, just a little instagram influenced camera angles making the rear ends look larger. If you zoom in on the tires they are matched.

MattP76 (Jul 21, 2021 at 7:18)

@tkrug: Excellent. Like all bikes should have.

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Jaib06 FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 3:30)

God, that V10 must be a bit overkill for an under-16. I get these kids are quick... but come on, but then again, I'm probably just jealous.

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pisgahgnar FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 4:38)

Ever heard of Jackson Goldstone, Finn Iles? So many under 16 kids ride harder and faster than anyone in this comment section could ever hope to.

Jaib06 FL (Jul 21, 2021 at 5:23)

@PTyliszczak: No doubt, thats why I ended with "I'm probably just jealous"! I just personally believe, its better for a younger rider to start on at least a second hand bike, to give them some perspective, and to level the playing field for some less fortunate riders. But that's not to take away from these incredibly talented kiddys!

islandforlife (Jul 21, 2021 at 9:56)

@Jaib06: They probably did, but they progress damn fast and probably needed a bike capable of matching their speed and talent.

My 10 year old son started on used hardtails from 3 or 4 years old... progressively got better and better bikes. He's 10 now and is blowing tires, wheels and shocks on his 2018 Marin Hawk Hill (120mm/130mm). He definitely needs more bike for how fast and hard he's already riding. And he's not even close to the same level some of these little shredders are at.