#askgmbntech Hi Doddy, bit of a random question, but why don't other fork manufacturers mark the travel indicators on their stanchions? Does Rockshox have a patent on that?
Annie is a boss for being able to ride the Stellensbosch XC course technical sections on those pinner tires with tiny knobs! That is gnarly, searching for grip with those things while your redlining your heart/breathing and with a fixed seat post. Props!
Good question! Maybe not at Stellenbosch but there's bound to be some courses they will! bear in mind that they are still using a much bigger front ring than you or I would...so even in 38-50 they'll still produce a lot of forward motion!
Great video. Super to see Annie doing well in the World Cup and so far in the Cape Epic. What has she done to her finger though? Is that a splint or just a plaster?
so from all the bikes we've seen at stallenboch everyone is running mt8's and rotor 2in cranks? or is it just coincidence that alot of bikes have had them?
The cranks simply offer the best powermeter for mtb that is out there. The brakes on the other hand are an interesting choice, because I know way more people that race and hate them than people that actually like them.
It comes down to sponsorship and not just the quality of a product. If you put for example the level ultimate up against the mt8 you'll find out that the sram has a slight advantage over the magura. The riders do not always use the best material. They use the material which they are sponsored by the team.
though i don't plan on racing anytime soon, i plan mt8s on my weightweenie build. don't want to get formula r1s since they use dot and have a very small distance between rotor and pad. maybe go for XTR brakes, but i think that they are heavier than the MT8s. By hatet them, you mean what? just curious
the tires really do look fast, but the MTB tires from michelin perform really really badly in the rolling resistance lab. Like the XC force performed worse than some all mountain type tires. It had more rolling resistance than a Nobby Nic Pacestar, or a Conti Mountain King. i i compare the Michelin XC Force that she uses, it is on average 60g heavier than a same sized Schwalbe Racing Ralph or almost 100g than Schwalbe Thunder Burt. At a pressure of 25 psi, it is respectively 11 watts and 13 watts slower than the other tires. Mulitply that by two and we are talking about 25 watts saved! in real world conditions, the diffrence is generally even more! the only advantage the Michelin has, is better tread puncture resistance and perhaps handling(if Annie prefers it, but i highly doubt that Schwalbe doesn't know anything about a good handling tire). No idea why she does that or she even knows about that still, love the video, doddy looking cool and annie being nice.
Thanks a lot. I spend my time looking for the fastest tires on my XC and road bike. I can really recommend bicyclerollingresistance. Generally, the rubber makes the biggest diffrence. And i certainly don't want to say the Continentals GMBN is running are bad, it's only that Schwalbe makes them quite a lo faster rolling. But you will have to really dig around to find the fastest tires, without skidding all over the place. Prototypes may be faster, but i highly doubt it, since the compound and carcass aren't refined. Tread doesn't make that diffrence, despite it may look like it. A Racing Ralph rolls only 3 watts faster than a Hans Dampf with the same compound. Considering their FTPs thats not a marginal gain anymore! Look them up. there are huge differences to find out
Annie is so lovely, thanks for this!
xc is stepping up its game this year gonna have to whach them
We were really impressed by the tech at Stellenbosch - going to have to get out to one of the next rounds, too.
I just got a new BH Lynx.Absolutely amazing bike.
#askgmbntech Hi Doddy, bit of a random question, but why don't other fork manufacturers mark the travel indicators on their stanchions? Does Rockshox have a patent on that?
Annie is a boss for being able to ride the Stellensbosch XC course technical sections on those pinner tires with tiny knobs! That is gnarly, searching for grip with those things while your redlining your heart/breathing and with a fixed seat post. Props!
The dirt on that bike makes that bike look even more glorious...👍
Question. Do they really ever get into that 50t cog in these races? #askgmbntech
Good question! Maybe not at Stellenbosch but there's bound to be some courses they will! bear in mind that they are still using a much bigger front ring than you or I would...so even in 38-50 they'll still produce a lot of forward motion!
Best name for coming in first in a race! GL this year
Yay Annie! Congrats on your win at the commonwealth games this year :D
Hey Doddy great interview with Annie she is such a great sport well done ✅
Great video. Super to see Annie doing well in the World Cup and so far in the Cape Epic. What has she done to her finger though? Is that a splint or just a plaster?
Really enjoyed this!
Cheers!
Nice! Looking forward to more women's WC bike checks and race coverage.
"Just give us a rundown on how the bike's feeling for you." This is why I love bikes; they feel for us, too.
Annie is a gun mtber. Keep up the great work
Nice work !
Thanks Seba!
Great video!!
Would be nice to check Henrique Avancini's Cannondale, he represents Brazil and all brazilians will love to see it
Is she actually tom's sister?
Utkarsh Signh think so
she is, but the accent ... I wonder how much has Tom to try to speak without one :D
She is yes!
Briquette ?
Andrew Dodd bring him to the dark side!!!😈
What's the size of the bike? Small or medium?
I don’t even know about this kinda stuff but good video
I like her bike. Thumbs up. I wish I have 1.
Play it cool Doddy my son, play it cool.
What is the cap on the underside of the fork?
29" or 27.5 wheels on this bike?
I wonder if those hubs suffer from the Mavic Squeal of Death?
But does she make faces like Lasty whist climbing?
so from all the bikes we've seen at stallenboch everyone is running mt8's and rotor 2in cranks? or is it just coincidence that alot of bikes have had them?
A lot of bikes had them out there - more so than previous years.
Mice to know theres certain parts that alot of the pro's like then, must keep it in mind :D
The cranks simply offer the best powermeter for mtb that is out there. The brakes on the other hand are an interesting choice, because I know way more people that race and hate them than people that actually like them.
It comes down to sponsorship and not just the quality of a product. If you put for example the level ultimate up against the mt8 you'll find out that the sram has a slight advantage over the magura. The riders do not always use the best material. They use the material which they are sponsored by the team.
though i don't plan on racing anytime soon, i plan mt8s on my weightweenie build. don't want to get formula r1s since they use dot and have a very small distance between rotor and pad. maybe go for XTR brakes, but i think that they are heavier than the MT8s.
By hatet them, you mean what? just curious
Its unusual to see SR Suntour on pro bikes,
Most of their good forks are seen on budget to midrange MTB
#askgmbntech is it worth upgrading your wheelset?
Andrew Cooke depends on what you have and what you are looking to do with it. Also what's your budget
looking at the new Nukeproof Horizon wheelset, non-boost
Wheels can be one of the best things to upgrade to totally change the feel/use of a bike! If you feel the upgrade is necessary...then it is!
bellissima bici
Why should a split pivot be better? It is still just a single pivot design.
the tires really do look fast, but the MTB tires from michelin perform really really badly in the rolling resistance lab. Like the XC force performed worse than some all mountain type tires. It had more rolling resistance than a Nobby Nic Pacestar, or a Conti Mountain King.
i i compare the Michelin XC Force that she uses, it is on average 60g heavier than a same sized Schwalbe Racing Ralph or almost 100g than Schwalbe Thunder Burt. At a pressure of 25 psi, it is respectively 11 watts and 13 watts slower than the other tires. Mulitply that by two and we are talking about 25 watts saved! in real world conditions, the diffrence is generally even more! the only advantage the Michelin has, is better tread puncture resistance and perhaps handling(if Annie prefers it, but i highly doubt that Schwalbe doesn't know anything about a good handling tire). No idea why she does that or she even knows about that
still, love the video, doddy looking cool and annie being nice.
Thanks a lot. I spend my time looking for the fastest tires on my XC and road bike. I can really recommend bicyclerollingresistance. Generally, the rubber makes the biggest diffrence. And i certainly don't want to say the Continentals GMBN is running are bad, it's only that Schwalbe makes them quite a lo faster rolling. But you will have to really dig around to find the fastest tires, without skidding all over the place. Prototypes may be faster, but i highly doubt it, since the compound and carcass aren't refined. Tread doesn't make that diffrence, despite it may look like it. A Racing Ralph rolls only 3 watts faster than a Hans Dampf with the same compound.
Considering their FTPs thats not a marginal gain anymore!
Look them up. there are huge differences to find out
The bike looks so small, it's not Doddy's size :)
You mentioned Kulhavý again. Want to schedule a meeting-call? I can teach you to pronounce it right :D Try it: K-uh-L - hav-E
Doddy you look like a giant next ti that bike.
damn that girl ho my gad
680mm bars?? So narrow😂😂😂 for me at least
Tomi Saaranen It depends on someone's shoulders + grip length. All my bikes have 680mm bars.
Ok
She's also a woman, women have narrower shoulders than men on average and tend to be smaller overall.
Nice bike and those are cute shorts
Really can't see those tyres working on anything except dust like there.
They're definitely not mud tires but most XC races are on hardpack, they should be good for most races
Non Doddy, non.... Like gone ;-P
Wow that's a ridiculously tricked out XC machine. First I've heard of a carbon suspension fork.
They've been around for a few years, well carbon crowns have been at least! But you're right, they're super rare!
What tit she do to here knee? You can see a preaty big pach on the left knee? Any vido of here falling?
I can't get over he fact that she uses SR Suntour I hate then SOOOOOO Much
Why? The newer high end ones are damn good
Why they make great products
why tho