Reed racing back into MX shape?

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Edited Date/Time 1/25/2012 9:53pm
They touched on it in the web cast yesterday. He seems like he has the speed, but is just a bit off the pace for 2 full moto's.

Either way solid ride, and another contender for the title in the outdoors.

Gotta be in it to win it.

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WhKnuckle 5/24/2009 12:13pm
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That's the way it looked to me, judging from lap times. In the second moto, he took a LOOOOOONG breather after he lost contact with Villo, then picked the pace up when Grant caught him to keep 3rd.
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He's gotta be way behind on bike setup and testing. As long as he stays on the podium and builds his stamina he should soon start dueling with RV for the top spot.

Not sure why the announcers seemed to feel that Hangtown would be a much better type of track for him? More jumps maybe?


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WhKnuckle 5/24/2009 12:33pm
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race wrote:
He's gotta be way behind on bike setup and testing. As long as he stays on the podium and builds his stamina he should soon start...
He's gotta be way behind on bike setup and testing. As long as he stays on the podium and builds his stamina he should soon start dueling with RV for the top spot.

Not sure why the announcers seemed to feel that Hangtown would be a much better type of track for him? More jumps maybe?


I don't know, I heard that too. Maybe harder dirt, not as many hills (er, "mountains")? Maybe better for a technical rider rather than a pin it and pray rider?
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How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do.

Got damn basketball players that toss around a 2 lb ball are in better shape.

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tcannon521 5/26/2009 2:59pm
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Sledneck wrote:
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do. Got damn basketball players that...
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do.

Got damn basketball players that toss around a 2 lb ball are in better shape.
Sprint shape versus 30 min + 2 laps shape is different.
tcannon521 5/26/2009 3:00pm
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He had one of his worst crashes at Hangtown a few years ago. I remember him saying it scared him....

He was out for a while if I remember correctly.
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Sledneck wrote:
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do. Got damn basketball players that...
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do.

Got damn basketball players that toss around a 2 lb ball are in better shape.
Remember he was dealing with something (still sort of unspecified) during the SX season that had him dropping weight.
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Sledneck wrote:
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do. Got damn basketball players that...
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do.

Got damn basketball players that toss around a 2 lb ball are in better shape.
Too much beer and sex. Especially between the motos.
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race wrote:
He's gotta be way behind on bike setup and testing. As long as he stays on the podium and builds his stamina he should soon start...
He's gotta be way behind on bike setup and testing. As long as he stays on the podium and builds his stamina he should soon start dueling with RV for the top spot.

Not sure why the announcers seemed to feel that Hangtown would be a much better type of track for him? More jumps maybe?


WhKnuckle wrote:
I don't know, I heard that too. Maybe harder dirt, not as many hills (er, "mountains")? Maybe better for a technical rider rather than a pin...
I don't know, I heard that too. Maybe harder dirt, not as many hills (er, "mountains")? Maybe better for a technical rider rather than a pin it and pray rider?
in the racer x interview today he said he didnt care to much for hangtown and would like to just get though the weekend
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Sledneck 5/26/2009 3:59pm
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Sledneck wrote:
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do. Got damn basketball players that...
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do.

Got damn basketball players that toss around a 2 lb ball are in better shape.
tcannon521 wrote:
Sprint shape versus 30 min + 2 laps shape is different.
He's getting paid to be in shape. Being out of shape means you aint doing your job. Ask Hannah.
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I think Chad is in fine shape, but his bike isn't set up right yet. On the high speed section before Yamaha Hill, his bike was dancing all over the place. Once he gets his setup dialed, I think he'll be faster than Villo...this is going to be one exciting season.
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I hope they all stay healthy, we're in for a hell of a season in both classes.
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GetWeird wrote:
I think Chad is in fine shape, but his bike isn't set up right yet. On the high speed section before Yamaha Hill, his bike was...
I think Chad is in fine shape, but his bike isn't set up right yet. On the high speed section before Yamaha Hill, his bike was dancing all over the place. Once he gets his setup dialed, I think he'll be faster than Villo...this is going to be one exciting season.
Faster than Villo!? You are weird. Laughing Maybe here and there, but not consistently.
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Sledneck wrote:
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do. Got damn basketball players that...
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do.

Got damn basketball players that toss around a 2 lb ball are in better shape.
tcannon521 wrote:
Sprint shape versus 30 min + 2 laps shape is different.
Sledneck wrote:
He's getting paid to be in shape. Being out of shape means you aint doing your job. Ask Hannah.
He isnt getting paid for this mx season he is practically doing it for himself!!!
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Sledneck wrote:
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do. Got damn basketball players that...
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do.

Got damn basketball players that toss around a 2 lb ball are in better shape.
tcannon521 wrote:
Sprint shape versus 30 min + 2 laps shape is different.
Sledneck wrote:
He's getting paid to be in shape. Being out of shape means you aint doing your job. Ask Hannah.
ok

tell us again about all the trim you pull
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JB 19 5/26/2009 7:19pm
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He looked to me like he wasn't really flowing outdoor style. More SX style. Was wasn't motoring through some of the turns...more point and shoot. He will prob adjust.
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tcannon521 wrote:
Sprint shape versus 30 min + 2 laps shape is different.
Sledneck wrote:
He's getting paid to be in shape. Being out of shape means you aint doing your job. Ask Hannah.
Dean wrote:
ok

tell us again about all the trim you pull
A guy that still uses the "Just ask Hannah" line isn't going to get much trim at all.
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JB 19 wrote:
He looked to me like he wasn't really flowing outdoor style. More SX style. Was wasn't motoring through some of the turns...more point and shoot. He...
He looked to me like he wasn't really flowing outdoor style. More SX style. Was wasn't motoring through some of the turns...more point and shoot. He will prob adjust.
Imagine the 2+ seasons of outdoors he's missed has something to do with it.

Like to see him, Grant, Alessi, Short give RV a run like the 250 show we were treated to.

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-eagle- 5/27/2009 8:41am
5/27/2009 8:41am Edited Date/Time 5/27/2009 8:46am
Can't let RV sneak off in the first few rounds while getting the total package together.

4ths & 5ths have to be the damage control bad motos.
IF GH was "knocking the rust off," he'll be JUST FINE.
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-eagle- wrote:
Can't let RV sneak off in the first few rounds while getting the total package together. 4ths & 5ths have to be the damage control bad...
Can't let RV sneak off in the first few rounds while getting the total package together.

4ths & 5ths have to be the damage control bad motos.
IF GH was "knocking the rust off," he'll be JUST FINE.
you mean 4ths and 3rds
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lumpy790 5/27/2009 9:18am
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There will be multiple winners by the end of the 3rd or 4th round.....if Reed can get a top 3 start like the rest have been getting he will certainly be one of the winners.

I hope this season does not turn into the boring 1-1 1st 2-2 2nd 3-3 3rd 4-4 4th ect results we have seen the last couple years.

Mixed up results keeps the points chase closer and makes more exciting racing.
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jtomasik wrote:
Too much beer and sex. Especially between the motos.

There's no such thing.

OK ... maybe a couple pints before your 2nd moto isn't smart.


tcannon521 5/27/2009 10:12am
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Sledneck wrote:
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do. Got damn basketball players that...
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do.

Got damn basketball players that toss around a 2 lb ball are in better shape.
tcannon521 wrote:
Sprint shape versus 30 min + 2 laps shape is different.
Sledneck wrote:
He's getting paid to be in shape. Being out of shape means you aint doing your job. Ask Hannah.
He was in SX shape ie sprint races. Look at his lap times in SX his fastest lap was always the 16th, 17th or 18th lap.

Too me, that is being in shape for SX.

I am sure the bike will be dialed in, in no time. No worries there.
tcannon521 5/27/2009 10:14am
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Sledneck wrote:
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do. Got damn basketball players that...
How did he get out of shape? Fuckin guy is in the prime of life and has nothing else to do.

Got damn basketball players that toss around a 2 lb ball are in better shape.
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Remember he was dealing with something (still sort of unspecified) during the SX season that had him dropping weight.
What's your take on that Guyb?

Does he look like he has gained any weight back?

Do you think he would commit to this series if not 100% healthy?

Just curious, as you see him a whole lot more than the average fan does.
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MX479Guy 5/27/2009 10:27am
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I think Reed will be just fine and he'll be winning moto's in short time.

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