Didn't realize how "mini" Marc is. He is shorter than Rachel. Not quite as cute either... ha ha. Hope he steps it up again this year with the addition of some strong teammates. Go team GT!!!

P.S. It is for the same reason that I think Steve Smith will be top 3 this year. Dedication to total body training (and continued skill and confidence development)

RE: Sam Hill, I would like to see him pin it again, but I think the fact is not that he is over the Hill, the ”fact" (WELL, but fact I mean assumption) is that he is not that fond of pedalling and while his skills certainly outstrip those of Gwin and likely even the young Hart his training does not lend itself well to what being champion of an elite sport is all about. I think the difference between Hart and Gwin showed that pretty well. Gwin took the overall with ease - had a race n hand - but on any given day it was the lights out riding of Hart that won it. If Hill is willing to put in the hours to get the fitness up then there is no doubt he has the most skill and insanity out there. Watching him on Iron Horse was like watching Bobby Orr play. THey played the game/sport in a way that simply had not been even conceived of and were thus revolutionary and hands down the best. But Orr trained hard year after year. Will Hill? Early results in the Australian national series have him 2 seconds behind his protege Brosnan. 2nd round goes soon... stay tuned!

I have 08 SX's with a QR rear. Is there anyway to make these into 135x10mm rear?

Looks awesome. I am likely to be up N. BC next Spring/Summer. I know Smithers, Burns lake and Terrace have good trails (thanks to LeeLau's article!). Now I know PG, Quesnel and FSJ do 2. Might end up in Vanderhoof or Valemount though. Anyone from there? How's the riding in those towns? Again, awesome project. ENjoy your premiere.

Congratulations! Too bad we didn't get to see Miami Bryce make it the whole way down. Thanks to Danny for another awesome show. Val di Sole with the super sweet berm smash and this week with the most insane whip. You had me holding my breath on it, then letting it all out with a giant cheer. Huge win man!

Yeah Mitch! Nice one. Well done to all.

I had heard that Ti bolts are stronger, but that the problem is the different strengths of Ti vs Aluminum. So you can easily overtighten Ti and strip the Alu side. I'd guess for shearing the same would go... you can pull them back out more easily than an Alu to Alu interface. Would have loved to see Mick get on the podium there. Hopefully next time. You're a champ!