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bikerumor pic of the day Durability Testing At XC National championships in Sun Valley, idaho

Photos submitted by Kyle Ireton, “Had to finish the MTB Nationals on just the rim and took the harder rock wall path to test the durability.”

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Durability Testing At XC Nationals in Sun Valley

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MTBLuck
MTBLuck
11 years ago

Just purchased that wheelset (American Classic Race 29), Glad to see there that strong.

Echotraveler
Echotraveler
11 years ago

Nice!

Nt
Nt
11 years ago

Awesome

Mr. P
11 years ago

I think the 2nd pic should be pic of the day! wow!

Steve M
Steve M
11 years ago

Sorry- that $400 wheel deserves better. Got to love a sponsored rider.

KyeIreton
11 years ago

For a little bit more info on it I wrote it up. The tire burped a mile from the finish and rolled off the rim which bent the edge to the point of ruining the wheel so I decided to just ride it in since it was toast. More of a read if you like: http://kyletheprincess.blogspot.com/2012/07/2012-usa-cycling-mtb-nationals-sun.html

Kovas
11 years ago

But will it blend? That is the question…

BF
BF
11 years ago

well….looking at his face I can say is not going to pay for that….

JoeKing
JoeKing
11 years ago

If he was not in the lead…whats the point of trashing equipment & taking unnecessary risks?

Chris
Chris
11 years ago

He’s got balls. Taking that rock descent with pretty much no front traction was a death wish.

JoeKing
JoeKing
11 years ago

Gotta love his sense of values too…

I’ll destroy a $400 wheel, but I won’t leave the $80 tire on the trail (he must be an environ-mentalist)..Yeah thats it.

Michelle
Michelle
11 years ago

Joe, don’t be such a hater. Kyle is not only a great kid, but a terrific athlete. And he rode that rim down the rock garden because he could. Can’t say that for many other riders out there. Nice job at Nats, Kyle.

Gregg C.
Gregg C.
11 years ago

Awesome job, Kyle!

Robert
Robert
11 years ago

I love how so many people have a negative comment about EVERYTHING. What is with internet forums/comment sections? You could give away a free vacation and people would still have a negative comment.

Merlin
Merlin
11 years ago

Good job Kyle! wow a lot of haters… it’s your rim, you can do whatever the hell you want with it.

electronic chain
electronic chain
11 years ago

MTBLuck, you mean THEY’RE not THERE

Karl
Karl
11 years ago

Yeah Kyle! Rock that rim!

Bob
Bob
11 years ago

@Kovas, It will blend! And I agree with Robert, you guys are downers. He said the rim was already destroyed! Hmm, walk a mile or two carrying the bike or just save the tire and ride it? Not a tough question if you ask me.

Ricky
Ricky
11 years ago

Hey Joe King- Just curious, what do “Destroying” a $400 wheel and leaving a tire on the side of the trail have in common when talking about the environment?

Warp
Warp
11 years ago

Well and did the rim survived the test?

anthony
anthony
11 years ago

I guess all the haters would be the ones with the dnf’s on their resume’s. Good job Kyle !

mellow
mellow
11 years ago

riding out always beats walking…

MGreen
MGreen
11 years ago

surviving is making it to the bottom without implosion, In this case I’d be willing to bet it made it

IJBCape
IJBCape
11 years ago

Sick. Might as well.

Carsarecoffins
Carsarecoffins
11 years ago

This guy was staying at the same hotel as me and it was amazing how tru his wheel still was after this.

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