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[skidlids]

Originally Posted by skidlids

But there is still 16 days left to submit suggestions for consideration

Many are of the opinion if it isn't broke don't fix it, so all suggestions may already have been submitted, with a fair few happy with the rules as they are

Well the dead line for suggesting rule changes is just about up
Thanks to those that emailed in their suggestions or views

I should think an initial draft of the 2010 rules will soon be issued along with entrant registration forms for those wanting to enter Desmo Due next season.

[Imola Duke]

I hear the maxxis proposal was rejected........... so what rubber are we using ? Pirelli ?

[ChrisBushell]

Originally Posted by Imola Duke

I hear the maxxis proposal was rejected........... so what rubber are we using ? Pirelli ?

On what basis can you say that the Maxxis proposal has been rejected?

As the RC has not met yet and therefore no decisions have been taken, the above is completely false!

Chris

[Imola Duke]

Originally Posted by ChrisBushell

On what basis can you say that the Maxxis proposal has been rejected?

As the RC has not met yet and therefore no decisions have been taken, the above is completely false!

Chris

I ment to say........ missed the boat on the maxxis deal!

Thanks for the update Chris

So what tyres are we using for 2010 ?
I need new tyres for my DD bike ?

[ChrisBushell]

Originally Posted by Imola Duke

I ment to say........ missed the boat on the maxxis deal!

Thanks for the update Chris

So what tyres are we using for 2010 ?
I need new tyres for my DD bike ?

The Maxxis deal is still on the table and the dialogue continues with them, they obviously would like an established series with a full grid to promote their products. I would estimate that a decision will be made in the next couple of weeks on tyres.

One might think that at the end of a season there wasn't that much to do, it actually is a very busy administration time for those that run race series, to ensure that arrangements are in place for the next year.

Oh well back to a review of the 2010 rules!

[Otei]

Originally Posted by ChrisBushell

The Maxxis deal is still on the table and the dialogue continues with them, they obviously would like an established series with a full grid to promote their products. I would estimate that a decision will be made in the next couple of weeks on tyres.

Will this be a decision based on the opinions and wishes of the competitors and after proper testing, or will the decision be made for us, Chris?

I ask this, because we usually have a review of rules etc, then have a vote on it. Will this be happening again?

Cheers,

Tim.

[Imola Duke]

Originally Posted by ChrisBushell

The Maxxis deal is still on the table and the dialogue continues with them, they obviously would like an established series with a full grid to promote their products. I would estimate that a decision will be made in the next couple of weeks on tyres.

One might think that at the end of a season there wasn't that much to do, it actually is a very busy administration time for those that run race series, to ensure that arrangements are in place for the next year.

Oh well back to a review of the 2010 rules!

Yes I fully understand it's a busy time for race series organisers.

Thanks for the update on the tyre deal

I can get 160 /120 maxxis tyres fitted for £99 from my local maxxis dealer
with my ACU discount and help they have given me this year in DD.
They normally retail at £129.99.

But there seemed to be a anti maxxis switch looking at other threads in this
Section of the forum.

Maybe Maxxis will go Formula 1 now Bridgestone have pulled the plug ?
Good old Bernie E!

[nogaromill998]

Originally Posted by Otei

Will this be a decision based on the opinions and wishes of the competitors and after proper testing, or will the decision be made for us, Chris?

I ask this, because we usually have a review of rules etc, then have a vote on it. Will this be happening again?

Cheers,

Tim.

Tim, I'm glad you brought up testing.....Sam West, myself, Ghost, Imola Duke have all ridden on the Maxxis and recommended positively, and both Andy Shep and you have been offered some to test but I got no response.....

[paynep]

Originally Posted by Imola Duke

I can get 160 /120 maxxis tyres fitted for £99 from my local maxxis dealer
with my ACU discount and help they have given me this year in DD.
They normally retail at £129.99.

But there seemed to be a anti maxxis switch looking at other threads in this
Section of the forum.

I'm not anti Maxxis, or pro Pirelli but I hope something more scientific than just price is used as a measure for the decision/vote?

If I were fighting for a championship, I'm not sure I'd risk testing a new tyre to the limit, but there again its a long time since I was at the front!

Alternatively an either/or rule is used at the start of the season and performance/results/crashing will soon show the way to go?
How democratic is that?

[rossco572]

thats not a practical solution as we are i assume looking for a sponsorship deal from either or any manufacturer based on a sole use policy?????