Aaron Gwin's mechanic and potential 2023 Fontana 30-39 Expert champ, John Hall, joins Team Robot, Jason Schroeder, Jonny Simonetti and gordo on The Inside Line Ride Along. We spend three hours discussing everything from the unwritten rules of World Cup downhill warm-up spots, spoke tension myths, creating mountain bikes for consumers vs. pro racers, the new Intense M279 HP6 prototype, Gwin's chainless victory in Leogang and plenty more.These great partners support The Inside Linewww.jensonusa.com - use coupon code INSIDELINE and receive 10% off qualifying items.MAXXIS TIRES - they've been with The Inside Line since day one and make the best-performing mountain bike tires for all styles and riding conditions.Interview contents0:00 - Intro / Semi-final World Cup DH format Impact on Mechanics17:35 - How Many Tires Used at a World Cup DH?21:15 - John Hall was Jason Schroeder's Mechanic25:45 - Becoming Aaron Gwin's Mechanic40:35 - Trying to Get 27.5 DH tires and wheels in 201347:57 - Spoke Tension Debates53:25 - Prototypes and Different Rider Setups1:00:54 - Recipe for Winning1:15:47 - Will John Hall Be the 2023 Fontana Ex 30-39 Champ?1:27:50 - Thoughts on e-Enduro Racing?1:38:38 - Developing Bikes for Every Rider1:59:13 - Bike Reviews Based on Incorrect Setup2:11:14 - You Can't Scrub2:14:36 - Don't Make Bets with Mitch Ropelato or Aaron Gwin2:19:36 - John Tomac Stories2:24:29 - Developing the Prototype Intense M279 HP62:43:18 - Suspension Platforms2:54:45 - The Broken Chain Leogang Win Story3:12:53 - SoCal Speed Team

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