Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Durability Testing At XC Nationals in Sun Valley

Written by Kristi Benedict Jul 12, 2012 7:01 a.m. ET

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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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MTBLuck

12 years ago

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

Echotraveler

12 years ago

Nice!

12 years ago

Awesome

Mr. P

12 years ago

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

Steve M

12 years ago

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

KyeIreton

12 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

12 years ago

But will it blend? That is the question…

12 years ago

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

JoeKing

12 years ago

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

Chris

12 years ago

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

JoeKing

12 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

12 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.

12 years ago

Awesome job, Kyle!

Robert

12 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

12 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

12 years ago

MTBLuck, you mean THEY’RE not THERE

Karl

12 years ago

Yeah Kyle! Rock that rim!

Bob

12 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

12 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?