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LeDuke
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by LeDuke

You're the one who said he'd go flying past me, chief.

Or, do you wish to retract that statement?

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SebK
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by SebK

I don't wish to retract anything . Stick to your wagon wheel bike .

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LeDuke
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by LeDuke

So, you who have never raced, and have no data to back up that claim, riding a glorified hybrid, are faster than me, off road.

Got it.

SebK
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by SebK

I raced years ago (kept that one quiet but you are slowly annoying me) . My bike is faster . I don't know what leg strength you have but I weight train everyday . You might be a better off road rider than me and have better skills as I don't race anymore but from a machine point of view then my bike is going to be quicker . In fact if you rode my bike for a day and got used to the difference you would be quicker on it .

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LeDuke
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by LeDuke

I really hope you aren't actually an engineer.

SebK
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by SebK

I really hope you aren't getting a reacer's licence if you think you'll win with that bike .

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LeDuke
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by LeDuke

Guys are racing and winning on it.

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/12418140/

https://www.facebook.com/TransSylvaniaE ... =3&theater

I took 3rd of 9, in the Pro/Open category, on mine, the first time I raced it.

I haven't seen anyone race on your bike in half a decade.

SebK
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by SebK

I can't see YOUR bike there .

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LeDuke
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by LeDuke

Wait. So my bike, which is probably lighter than the bikes of the winning racers, is not going to be as fast?

Isn't that counter to all that you've been saying?

Or, are you implying that my bike is fast (it's obviously fast enough for them), but I am not fast?

SebK
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by SebK

I'm implying that you might be fast but your bike isn't .

Seriously how young are you ?!!! I'm getting the impression I'm communicating with a kid here .

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LeDuke
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by LeDuke

So, if my bike is slow, and all 29ers are slow, why don't people switch back to 26" wheels and start winning all of the races?

SebK
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by SebK

Again I have to repeat myself . I'm not saying 29" is dead or cra* . What I am saying is it isn't popular .Here in the UK not many have adopted the 29" approach simply because they don't like them . Just because the market wants you to ride a set doesn't mean you have to .

mattr
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by mattr

The front row of every XCO or XCM race i've seen in the last few years, UK or otherwise, is almost completely populated with wagon wheels. That's both pros riding what they are paid to ride, and elites riding what they can afford. Even when they ride brands with a choice of 3 wheel sizes.

SebK
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by SebK

They probably want to fit in so they don't get insulted like myself (the one's that can afford it) .

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by wingguy

Wow, you sure know how to create a welcoming environment for new MTB posters to enter a discussion :smartass:

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