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Old 12-Mar-2009, 16:28
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I was VERY happy with the levels of grip available. ......

TBH those running mid to back of pack in DD wouldn't trouble the grip of knobbly tyres so it's irrelevant if someone nowhere near lap record pace likes a particular tyre.
Look all thro all levels of racing and maxxis are not used anywhere on tarmac, that alone is enough reason not to use them.
Tyres are a confidence thing and plenty like the diablo's,Why change something that isn't broken ?

Personally I hated them as I am used to lots more grip, I know if I wanted to race DD I'd have to use them which is why I don't race DD, others are happy as it is but if you don't like it how it is then surely you race elsewhere ?
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Old 12-Mar-2009, 16:46
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Then have a race with only three entrants and see how well that goes down.
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Old 12-Mar-2009, 17:15
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Then have a race with only three entrants and see how well that goes down.


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Old 12-Mar-2009, 17:24
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Mask? WTF are you on Paul?
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Old 12-Mar-2009, 17:25
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Mask? WTF are you on Paul?

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15th year in DD #68 and getting slower by the year

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Old 12-Mar-2009, 17:29
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Lol...and STILL not Champion?
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Old 13-Mar-2009, 03:12
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NO NEED TO SHOUT.

A couple of things - Chris Bushell has, love or loathe him, has had a huge amounts of input and action to make this series happen since inception, all as a volunteer to the DSC. So go easy with criticism of actions please.

The DD series has been 'on the edge of destruction' for every year since 2005, but the riders keep coming back because the standard formula works for the 'silent' majority. The annual 'peasants are revolting' conversation over a number of rules will continue I'm sure. Whilst it may appear a clique, to others, it may just be a group trying to continue with the successful formula. The earth has been promised before, the grass is always greener, the current reality is very, very good though. A wise 'snake' once said, evolution not revolution is what is required.

Good luck all.

Can we go race yet?

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Old 12-Mar-2009, 16:48
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I am gonna kind stand up for both points being made here.

There is nothing wrong with the Diablos for what we need them to do. However it does look like they 'may' become harder to source and more expensive. They are hopfully being replaced by the Rosso at some point and providing it is in the right rating and size and a suitable price then there is no reason not to continue with them.

However that does not preclude the RC or others - in discussion with the RC -investigating alternatives and putting these forward for consideration for future years. Whether thay are accepted should be down to a number of key features that will be agreed when the time arrives.

The point is that the time to start considering this is now so we don't get caught out next year if things change and we are not in a position to source an alternative at short notice.

As to whether Maxxis are right or wrong.. I don't know tbh! but lets not just dismiss things based on emotion and personalities.

an analogy...
Lamborghini used to make tractors and if you had asked anyone at the time you would have probably been dismissed if you suggested the make a sports car but when they did start they were quite good at it
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Old 12-Mar-2009, 16:57
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Thankyou Lily, eloquently put. No use waiting till NEXT season is upon us and neither Rosso nor Diablo are available. Thats all I'm trying to do...have a credible alternative READY in case...I dont care if its Maxxis, Dunlop or whoever, as long as its a decent tyre and we get a decent price. I just cant see why there has to be this ****ging off of any effort to be READY.
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It's a question of being Proactive or Reactive.

I know which way I would always side.

Reaction is often to late ...
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