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[i]That being said, thinking that I could do things better that guys who have raced downhill at the highest level is probably a bit far fetched.[/i]
Why is it far fetched? You believe you think there is nothing you could offer someone of that 'level'?
What annoys me about the bike industry? Customers 😉
Really, not much or I wouldn't do it, I certainly don't do it for the money.
Why is it far fetched? You believe you think there is nothing you could offer someone of that 'level'?
A wine gum? 😀
Why is it far fetched? You believe you think there is nothing you could offer someone of that 'level'?
No I'm sure there is something I could offer, but when it comes to riding I'm pretty sure they would be able to offer me a lot more.
This is how coaching works 😉
I'm guessing you probably ride to a half decent standard, but try following someone who races elite DH and then tell me about how much you could teach them.
I hear ya!
We need an ex-bmx-now-mtb-refugees-trackworld
I'll tell you a little secret. You know the boys at school who knew every football player, result and and goal scorer, but couldn't kick a ball to save themselves? Well most of them ride mountain bikes now they've all grown up
haha love it, well put.
But try following someone who races elite DH and then tell me about how much you could teach them.
Does that mean they're also 'elite' in all cycle disciplines, and there is absolutely [b]nothing[/b] from the other bikes I/you/whoever ride (road, bmx, trials, etc) they could learn?
In most other sports coaching and lessons are part and parcel of learning to play to a decent standard
Is cycling really that different? I've done loads of sports over the years and coaching has come in all forms: from friends, from peers, from formal coaches. Is cycling any different? Just because a cyclist hasn't paid for formal coaching doesn't mean they aren't still learning new skills. Or have I got rose-tinted spectacles on? 🙂
Xiphon=TJ. Black is white, he thinks.
^^^ 😆
No, black is black, and white is white. No confusion over here...
Just find it quite amusing that people think others can't learn off people - just 'cos they're elite racers...
Hideously expensive forks that need servicing every few hours. (Fox, obviously)
aye to that
No, black is black, and white is white. No confusion over here...
Is you saying that cuz I iz brown?
xiphon - Memberkudos100 I'd never pay for a skills course either - what works for me, might not work for the coach. They assume their way is the best way (hence them trying to correct you).
It's a strange coincidence, isn't it, that people that haven't done a skills course often have misconceptions about how it works.
Is you saying that cuz I iz [s]brown[/s] ginger?
FTFY. 😉
Does that mean they're also 'elite' in all cycle disciplines, and there is absolutely nothing from the other bikes I/you/whoever ride (road, bmx, trials, etc) they could learn?
Jesus man, get over yourself. You are not elite at any form of cycling and I can bet that the likes of Nico vouilloz would probably be better at unicycling than you.
What the hell am I doing? Debating with someone who thinks they can teach Greg Minnar?!? I'm out.......
Why not design a frame to run full outers? a few do it but most don't and end up getting the lugs dremelled on every bike you own. Why on earth would you want to run split outer cabling? Unless you enjoy rubbish shifting and renewing cabling!
Delivery dates. Ordered some tyres from wiggle in December and was told they'd be in stock late December, then January. Now they're saying no known date. Are you telling me continential don't plan production better than that? Not exactly JIT is it!
"Lifetime of the first owner" warranty's that simply put, aren't