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[for artie]

Most of the top world riders were in Spain for last weekends Spanish National in preparation for the upcoming worlds

I noticed that there were seven factory riders on 4 strokes in the top 11 and only four riders on 2 strokes.

Edited by for artie, 28 March 2007 - 12:33 AM.

[feetupfun]

Perhaps the numbers would be different if the riders had their choice of riding two or four stroke. Being factory riders means that they usually don't get to choose.

[scorpa3]

feetupfun, on Mar 28 2007, 03:47 AM, said:

Perhaps the numbers would be different if the riders had their choice of riding two or four stroke. Being factory riders means that they usually don't get to choose.

I know it's pure speculation and guess work but what do people think.....

Would Dougie have won another World Championship if the 4RT had come out two years later?

[Boydw]

He lost to fuji in 04 and they were still on 2 strokes then.

[windlestone]

Boydw, on Mar 28 2007, 08:13 AM, said:

He lost to fuji in 04 and they were still on 2 strokes then.

about the time he started talking to Andy

[hop blip and a jump]

I think Dougie would have won again in 05 on a 2stroker!!!!!!! the 4 stroke just was'nt upto the job in the beginning!!

[munch]

yeah, just like it wasnt up to winning the indoor championship.

[gaz]

I observed at the earl shilton trial sunday, and it seemed everyone is goin 4-stroke mad. had a go on a new 4rt, I quite liked it.... not sure if id switch yet tho.