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 [[mcr:start|Mountain Cross Racing]] were far ahead of the curve in using the best technology for their downhill machines.
-The example below was made by [[vva:start|Victor Vincente of America]] with Brian Skinner in 1983.  Later MCRs lost weight, became refined and successful at winning downhill races.  Despite their success on the race course, few were Descenders made.
+The example below was made by [[vva:start|Victor Vincente of America]] with Brian Skinner in 1983.  Later MCRs lost weight, became refined and successful at winning downhill races.  Despite their success on the race course, few Descenders were made.
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 [[https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/679565-phil-wood-disc-brakes-anybody-have-real-world-experience-these.html|bikeforums]]
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-Disc brake overkill for a mountain bike - but they sure look like they work!((Phil Wood disc brakes were discontinued soon afterwards, due to brake fade and mechanical failures.))
+Disc brake overkill for a mountain bike.  Appearances were deceptive, as they are actually a tandem [[https://santanatandem.com/brake-tech/|drag brake]] - but they look like they work!((Phil Wood disc brakes were discontinued soon afterwards, due to brake fade and mechanical failures.))
 {{hope.jpg?300|1991 Hope Disc Brakes}}