US Open of MTB - Saturday by spoiledgoods

38 Comments

campofchampions (May 29, 2010 at 22:52)

It's amazing how fun Diablo is. I wish we were doing a camp out there again this summer. We had so much fun there last time. It's great seeing the photos and knowing the lines and getting stoked to so many riders pinning it.

IanHylands (May 30, 2010 at 5:00)

couple of sick new lines on the course as well! You'll have to come back and check it out....

beaujangles (May 29, 2010 at 20:21)

just out of curiousity, how come Lopes doesnt wear a full face?

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Waldon83 (May 29, 2010 at 20:46)

Same reason he would say "Yes Mr Troy Lee, I want flaming red knee shins because people won't buy them because they look stupid, and yes Mr Lee, I AM that arrogant"

advorak (May 29, 2010 at 23:14)

How about because he is 2 legit 2 quit?

suicidedownhiller (May 29, 2010 at 23:41)

Personal preference, but I know if I was riding at his speed, you couldn't get me on course without a full face and full armor!

I love the feel of a half shell or XC helmet, but I won't wear one, because 90% of my crashes have NOT been onto the top of my head, mainly the side of my face...

Perhaps it's because he grew up in the old school, and full faces have really only caught on recently...Maybe it's because he thinks it's cool to wear goggles and a half shell

IanHylands (May 30, 2010 at 4:13)

and after Ropelato's crash where he knocked himself out and slid face first across a wooden bridge with his helmet catching and bouncing his head on every single rung I think Lopes may seriously be reconsidering. Mitch's fullface and neck brace probably saved his life, Lope's XC helmet wouldn't have done much. He knows that.

Session603 (May 30, 2010 at 6:19)

goggles and and a half shell.... TURTLE POWER!

Peteburrell (May 30, 2010 at 7:44)

Maybe because he's sponsored by oakley and likes to rep their hideous glasses? although i guess he could rep their goggles and a troy lee lid just as easliy... Ah whatever, he's still a tool.

rideonjon (May 30, 2010 at 8:54)

he just doesn't want to hide his face,he's so glam.

EasyKillah (May 30, 2010 at 9:54)

I personally think he is a moron for wearing a cycling helmet, rocks punch through those so easily! One crash and he'll be a turnip!

EasyKillah (May 30, 2010 at 9:58)

Honestly, how was he even ALLOWED to wear that thing?

Session603 (May 30, 2010 at 12:06)

I don't care for the guy. no disrespect to his skills, but every interview and video I have seen him in he has just come off as a d-bag with an annoying nasal voice. But honestly I couldn't resist the Ninja Turtles joke. For the record I'm talking about Lopes.

EasyKillah (May 30, 2010 at 14:51)

Excellent photos tho, course looks awesome!

ctd07 (May 30, 2010 at 20:13)

but seriously, when did you last see Lope's crash? He rides like a machine.... and quite possibly is one... if he wants to rep the old skool look and not be a tart in an mx helmet, then respect that!

Session603 (Jun 2, 2010 at 14:08)

Lopes kills it, no doubt, doesn't mean I don't think he is a D-bag with an annoying voice.

gonzo69 (May 30, 2010 at 11:30)

go steve smith!!!!! I hope he shred them this time !!!

peteypete (May 30, 2010 at 12:12)

Is Atkinson's tire touching that tree!? If so, that's ridiculous! Sick shot too.

freedjdh (May 29, 2010 at 19:46)

Cant wait to go tomorrow for the last day!

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Colin994 (May 29, 2010 at 20:15)

in all honesty, think how much faster lopes would be if he was on a 4x specific bike

Chips2990 (May 29, 2010 at 20:17)

see you there dude! today was epic

juniorpnwdh (May 29, 2010 at 21:09)

not really, the mojo is a great bike

Colin994 (May 29, 2010 at 22:10)

i know and im not saying it isnt, but its an all mountain targeted frame. its soul purpose isnt to be a 4x machine unlike many of the other's bikes. so im just wondering how being on a 4x/ds specific bike would affect his riding/results/ect.

IanHylands (May 30, 2010 at 4:10)

Ropelato was on a hardtail, Brendan, Troy and Sam were on SX's

juniorpnwdh (Jun 2, 2010 at 7:55)

Colin 994, Brian prbly has a completely custom mojo for 4x
does his bike look like a regular mojo?
i think not

Colin994 (Jun 2, 2010 at 14:55)

no, its the same

lister11 (May 30, 2010 at 2:48)

How badly does it look like Bryn is using that tree to corner off of! Awesome!

pescadaRacing01 (May 30, 2010 at 4:19)

Really stoked for the young guns gettin better each race =) They're the future of our sport \m/

ben8633 (May 30, 2010 at 5:28)

The boxxers with black sanctions look horrible!!!!

dtrainmiller (May 30, 2010 at 5:34)

Yea Troy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

djbruno (May 30, 2010 at 7:42)

Troy killing it!

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Waldon83 (May 29, 2010 at 20:48)

I can't believe how much press Troy Brosnan's been getting. Fair wack for the new KID on the block. Even if he does beat Sams GS time . . .

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clapforcanadaa (May 29, 2010 at 21:15)

Yeah I can't believe they would give any credit to an up and comer posting serious results. What the deuce PB?!?!

KURTSUCKS (May 29, 2010 at 22:41)

okay,Somebody is jealous...

suicidedownhiller (May 29, 2010 at 23:43)

He did seem to come out of no where, saw him signing autographs at sea otter, I was like, who are you? Then I found out. But yeah, if an adult rider beat hill's time, it'd be cool, but why give credit to a KID? I hate kids. ??? Seriously dude, the fact that he is a kid makes it even better!

KURTSUCKS (May 30, 2010 at 0:09)

you really asked him that?hahaha...just kidding.

IanHylands (May 30, 2010 at 4:14)

Yeah and Ropelato is only a couple of years older....

KURTSUCKS (May 30, 2010 at 8:37)

roplato should have the same press coverage or even more than troy.
i bet its because roplato is american and most of these euro`s dont like us.
haha!