AC on riding the 250 vs. 450

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After wrapping up an interview with him for taking our Racer of the Year award (it’s uploading now), I asked him about the difference between riding the 250 and 450. He was around 170 pounds last summer, and said he had to ride the 250 at 110%. That meant the front would often be light as he was hitting jumps, which sometimes led to unintended direction changes.

On the 450? He figures he rides it at about 70%.

It’s going to be interesting to watch him this season. He’s got a good attitude, and is looking at the long game.
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kb228 12/31/2019 3:17pm
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Im excited to see him race. Time will tell. I have a hunch adam will be like tomac. Crazy fast but will have rounds that bite him hard.
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Moto520 12/31/2019 3:23pm
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This should be good! I ride a 250 and also a 450. I love to hear the pro riders opinions on this stuff. Looking forward to it
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mb60 12/31/2019 3:28pm
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I think he will do just fine on a 450. I think he can ride a gear higher and more in his comfort zone. I see him top 5 for sure in his rookie campaign
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Ramrod 12/31/2019 4:06pm
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Thanks GuyB, this is insight you can’t get usually and it’s straight from the source.

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walent215 12/31/2019 4:09pm
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mb60 wrote:
I think he will do just fine on a 450. I think he can ride a gear higher and more in his comfort zone. I see...
I think he will do just fine on a 450. I think he can ride a gear higher and more in his comfort zone. I see him top 5 for sure in his rookie campaign
I think your probably in the ballpark but man I'd love to see him Cooper Webb this c-ship
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ocscottie 12/31/2019 6:51pm
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Havent been this excited for a 450 debut since his training buddy did it. Cool
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fullysicmate 12/31/2019 7:58pm
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kb228 wrote:
Im excited to see him race. Time will tell. I have a hunch adam will be like tomac. Crazy fast but will have rounds that bite...
Im excited to see him race. Time will tell. I have a hunch adam will be like tomac. Crazy fast but will have rounds that bite him hard.
So he’ll be the same as he’s always been you might say....
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gnarwhip 12/31/2019 8:47pm
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Yeah he’s a bigger dude like me, I’m 6’3 and that extra hp is gonna do him well. It takes a lot of energy to move around on the bike when you’re tall.
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WCRider 12/31/2019 10:53pm
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This is probably why he ride with a fatbar now.
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Leeham 12/31/2019 10:59pm
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WCRider wrote:
This is probably why he ride with a fatbar now.
He used the twinwalls before, not the 7/8ths bar. You would have to be mental to run those at the speed they are going.
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Markee 1/1/2020 5:37am
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Hey Cooper, remember that "he cracked, I didn't" comment?
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MZ193 1/1/2020 7:24am
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WCRider wrote:
This is probably why he ride with a fatbar now.
Leeham wrote:
He used the twinwalls before, not the 7/8ths bar. You would have to be mental to run those at the speed they are going.
What’s wrong with using a twinwall at their speeds?
I’m just curious.
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-MAVERICK- 1/1/2020 7:26am
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WCRider wrote:
This is probably why he ride with a fatbar now.
Leeham wrote:
He used the twinwalls before, not the 7/8ths bar. You would have to be mental to run those at the speed they are going.
MZ193 wrote:
What’s wrong with using a twinwall at their speeds?
I’m just curious.
He's talking about the 7/8" bars.
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Dirty Points 1/1/2020 7:26am
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MZ193 wrote:
What’s wrong with using a twinwall at their speeds?
I’m just curious.
In danger of melting due to air friction, like space shuttle on re-entry.
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feelit2morrow 1/1/2020 7:27am
1/1/2020 7:27am
WCRider wrote:
This is probably why he ride with a fatbar now.
Leeham wrote:
He used the twinwalls before, not the 7/8ths bar. You would have to be mental to run those at the speed they are going.
MZ193 wrote:
What’s wrong with using a twinwall at their speeds?
I’m just curious.
I believe he means to use the 7/8 due to higher speeds and more likely to bend the thinner bar.
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H4L 1/1/2020 8:20am
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mb60 wrote:
I think he will do just fine on a 450. I think he can ride a gear higher and more in his comfort zone. I see...
I think he will do just fine on a 450. I think he can ride a gear higher and more in his comfort zone. I see him top 5 for sure in his rookie campaign
Was thinking the same thing & predict he will be about top 5 in points at the end of the season. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins a race or 2 in his rookie debut.
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H4L 1/1/2020 8:22am
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Leeham wrote:
He used the twinwalls before, not the 7/8ths bar. You would have to be mental to run those at the speed they are going.
MZ193 wrote:
What’s wrong with using a twinwall at their speeds?
I’m just curious.
feelit2morrow wrote:
I believe he means to use the 7/8 due to higher speeds and more likely to bend the thinner bar.
That's how I interpreted it as well.
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racer495a 1/1/2020 10:33am
1/1/2020 10:33am
Listening to his agent on pulp it sounded like him and pops weren’t getting along?

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