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paulmurphy1989
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paulmurphy1989 wynmasters's article
Oct 2, 2023 at 0:59
Oct 2, 2023
Video: Wyn TV from Finals at the Snowshoe DH World Cup 2023
Its not concussion.
He blew out his knee/leg and is rehabbing that
paulmurphy1989 edspratt's article
Sep 15, 2023 at 9:31
Sep 15, 2023
Ibis Enduro Team Pulls Out of World Cup Racing
Yeh screw this oligarchy we want a different oligarchy
paulmurphy1989 edspratt's article
Sep 14, 2023 at 9:41
Sep 14, 2023
Katy Winton Reveals Uncertain Future as a Full-Time Racer
Valid point, however having sponsored athletes racing their bikes is not all about marketing.
How do you make a good bike without feedback you can trust?
Pro athletes can be very useful in developing new bikes.
Leading to better bikes, with better reviews and ultimately more revenue.
I acknowledge that for many athletes it's purely a marketing arrangement but at the top level rider feedback is an important part of their job.
paulmurphy1989 downtimepodcast's article
Feb 3, 2023 at 3:27
Feb 3, 2023
Podcast: Chris Ball Talks Discovery, ESO and the Future of World Cup Racing
You, and a lot of people on PB, are missing something quite significant.
Discovery are currently trying to build themselves as a brand for Sports broadcasting. They are buying up the rights to a wide breadth of sports from Mtb, to climbing and even tennis.
So sticking mtb behind a paywall isn't the long term value proposition for them, it is a short term way to reduce costs. Longer term it looks like they want to build a big sports channel that they can sell as an entire package.
Id rather mtb not be behind a paywall but I mean the idea of a sport channel with more than just your average PL football does sound pretty good.
Selling
Nov 18, 2022 at 8:19
Nov 18, 2022
Further Reduced - Upgraded Specialized Enduro 29
$1000 GBPReduced was looking £1800 will take £1200, no less.
New bike forces sale of previous Enduro bike.
Much loved and well looked after Specialized Enduro 29r that has a number of massive upgrades to suspension and hope brakes.
Fork: Rock Shox Yari with upgraded damper
Rear Shock: Cane Creek Inline Coil fitted with yoke
Group Set: SRAM GX 11speed (cassette & chain replaced ~ 200 miles ago), RaceFace Atlas Cranks
Seat Post: Specialized Command Post (3 position post)
Wheels: Stock
Front Tyre: Specialized Hillbilly 2.6 (life left in it)
Rear Tyre: Pirelli Scorpion 2.4 Enduro casing (only done 45miles)
Brakes: Hope Tech 3 E4, freshly bled and pads only 2 rides old, also rear caliper just had a full rebuild with new pistons!
Known bits of maintenance needed:
- dropper post could do with a service, though topping it up with air every few months keeps it working fine.
Selling
Nov 18, 2022 at 8:11
Nov 18, 2022
paulmurphy1989 mikelevy's article
Sep 20, 2022 at 5:40
Sep 20, 2022
Racing & Industry Rumours: Hardline Series, Vergier Trexit (false), OneUp Investment, etc.
Bruni talked about this earlier in the season.
He said it takes him months to get used to a new bike so didn't want to jump on the Proto mid season as he had his setup dialled already and dint want to take the risk.
paulmurphy1989 edspratt's article
Sep 10, 2022 at 10:54
Sep 10, 2022
Qualifying Results from Red Bull Hardline 2022
Red Bull only sponsor a set number of athletes per sport/discipline per country, all those GB Men's spots are already taken.
I believe it is Kade and Laurie who have it.
paulmurphy1989 edspratt's article
Aug 29, 2022 at 3:31
Aug 29, 2022
14 Riders Receive Fines at the Les Gets World Champs 2022
A single fine is likely more than the winner's prize money
