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Reed and Villopoto Break Down Haiden Deegan's 450 Setup and Riding Style

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Former pros Chad Reed and Ryan Villopoto discussed Haiden Deegan's 450cc bike setup and riding style. Villopoto said Deegan is 'still trying to ride it like a 250,' while Reed pointed to a setup that's 'low in the rear' and 'always on a razor's edge,' arguing the bike needs refinement more than the rider does.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Picture it corner entry to exit — Villopoto's read that he's 'still riding it like a 250' hits the mark. But Reed's point about it being 'low in the rear, always on a razor's edge' is a setup problem, and from what I've seen trackside, they're both right. A 450 you only learn with your body.