And its over. Bill Woodul Race mechanic's Clinic
So we finished up today. Turned in our tests and I passed. So i am now a USCF certified Race Mechanic and Official. Big pimpin. Last night we had an expo where they gave out swag. Got some of the new XTR tools as well as some mavic nipple and eyelet wrenches not the plastic ones either.
I would say some of the cooler experiences were the wheel talk by Ric Hjertberg (of Wheelsmith and FSA fame)He is a great instructor and you could tell how much he liked being there and to talk wheels. He also had some wood rims he imports, have to look into what hubs would go well with wood rims, maybe campy? maybe ill have to Call Euro Asia and see what they have kicking around.
Other notable parts were hearing from Matt Bracken President of IF. and seeing his baller IF XS with 24k gold head tube badge. He gave a talk on materials as well as a talk on sizing. His knowledge of MTN bike beginnings and Chris Chance / Fat chance and the name of Kestrel (merlin) was quite cool.
Over all this was probably the best $462 i spent in a while. and considering my bar tab 2 months ago was 50% more then that i think its money well spent. They really dont do the course justice with the description, they say you will talk with industry people but you wouldnt believe it till you are here.
Time to go, the shuttle should be here soon and then its back to MD for 2 more days then off to Cannondale.
I would say some of the cooler experiences were the wheel talk by Ric Hjertberg (of Wheelsmith and FSA fame)He is a great instructor and you could tell how much he liked being there and to talk wheels. He also had some wood rims he imports, have to look into what hubs would go well with wood rims, maybe campy? maybe ill have to Call Euro Asia and see what they have kicking around.
Other notable parts were hearing from Matt Bracken President of IF. and seeing his baller IF XS with 24k gold head tube badge. He gave a talk on materials as well as a talk on sizing. His knowledge of MTN bike beginnings and Chris Chance / Fat chance and the name of Kestrel (merlin) was quite cool.
Over all this was probably the best $462 i spent in a while. and considering my bar tab 2 months ago was 50% more then that i think its money well spent. They really dont do the course justice with the description, they say you will talk with industry people but you wouldnt believe it till you are here.
Time to go, the shuttle should be here soon and then its back to MD for 2 more days then off to Cannondale.
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