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solephaedrus edspratt's article
Oct 18, 2024 at 17:17
Oct 18, 2024
8 Takeaways from the UCI's 2025 Rule Changes
It also cancels a host of warm weather areas (Cape Town, Cairns, Rio etc.). No ski lifts with no skiing ..
solephaedrus edspratt's article
Oct 18, 2024 at 17:10
Oct 18, 2024
8 Takeaways from the UCI's 2025 Rule Changes
You've just regurgitated the US argument for pro sports, the same group who call their domestic competition the 'world series'. We bemoan euro-centricity from a fairly myopic position.
Surfing, sailing, tennis, golf, skiing, rally, etc. ad nauseum are all professional sports and they don't follow this structure.
(It was not intended to be as harsh as it sounds).
solephaedrus edspratt's article
Nov 18, 2023 at 15:32
Nov 18, 2023
Industry Digest: Fox Factory Completes Marucci Sports Purchase, 'Ranger Trek' Trademark Appeals & More
@devinkalt: it comes from the Dutch/Afrikaner word that also means pull and historically was from a long arduous cross country journey, usually by ox wagon, hence the 'pull' reference
solephaedrus edspratt's article
Oct 30, 2023 at 18:56
Oct 30, 2023
Racing Rumours 2024 Part 1: Danny Hart Off Cube, Vali to YT, the End of GT Factory Racing, Kintner Off Norco, & More
@Mtbdialed: but that's partly the point - the corporation isn't people, it isn't a person. It doesn't actually die.
To add, a 'necessary evil ' argument is singularly naïve or disingenuous. Corporations are a lot like a mutated monarchy, where there are better rulers and worse rulers. Strangely, almost invariably, the better rulers were those who focused on the wellbeing of the people that made up the kingdom rather than seeing them as statistics that impacted outcomes.
I think most peoples distaste for these announcements is amplified by the subtext that the corporation mouthpieces are saying whatever they think is needed to avoid this decision negatively affect sales.
solephaedrus pinkbikeaudience's article
Oct 19, 2022 at 5:49
Oct 19, 2022
Red Bull Rampage Fantasy Contest: Win a RockShox Zeb Ultimate
Semenuk, Sorge, Rheeder
solephaedrus alicialeggett's article
Jul 6, 2022 at 13:04
Jul 6, 2022
Vista Outdoor Agrees to Buy Fox Racing for $540M
@thepwnstar39: Vista owns Bell and Giro, so would be prime example of same factory, different graphic theory. However its a fairly common practice in bike shops to get a customer to try on a Bell and a Giro helmet to work out head shape and fit. Bell is round, Smith Giro, Spes mid oval, Lazer more oval etc. In some ways there'd be less reason to stock Giro and Specialized helmets (different styles/look but same fit) than Bell and Giro (different fit, even they are the same company).
solephaedrus edspratt's article
May 7, 2022 at 12:03
May 7, 2022
Slack Randoms: Fake Pro Cyclists, 'World's Fastest Bike', Unicycle World Records & More
@ZanielGa: I agree, if you look carefully the support staff member is hanging out the window as if he is doing some bike maintenance
solephaedrus mikelevy's article
Apr 14, 2022 at 9:49
Apr 14, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 117 - Mountain Biking's Worst (or Best) Cliché Crimes
Dot 5.1 and DOT 4.0 and DOT 3.0 are glycol based, so can be used interchangeably, Dot 5.0 is silicone based so shouldn't be used in glycol based systems. The difference between 3.0, 4.0 and 5.1 are the boiling points (5.1 having the highest).
solephaedrus jamessmurthwaite's article
Apr 11, 2022 at 13:23
Apr 11, 2022
10 Retro, Rare & Rad Bikes From Sea Otter Attendees
the brakes look like Avid TriAlign cantis and the cam looks like a Trek/Suntour Power Hanger.
solephaedrus jamessmurthwaite's article
Feb 25, 2022 at 12:20
Feb 25, 2022
Burning Question: What Do Racers & Team Managers Think About Discovery Taking Over the World Cup Rights?
@nilswalk:It's exactly this that concerns me. Everyone is asking about Discovery's intention but its the UCI intention that could be the scariest. All too cloaked and secretive with zero rider/team involvement. It's unclear if they even entertained a RB counter offer or if this was presented fait accompli.
Or perhaps not even UCI - Prudhome/Amaury could have an in at Discovery and be pushing this!
