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tuboy95 1/6/2017 5:24pm
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Jorge_dh wrote:
Neko mulally ok yt mob 2017, presentation of the team in february
Is this just speculation or do you have a source?
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peecee 1/6/2017 5:33pm
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matmattmatthew wrote:
Ummm...Keene finished 11th overall last year in the EWS. There are plenty of riders mentioned in this thread that I've never even heard of...
Fair call haha I didn't even know he raced I thought he was just a Specialized test rider, just goes to show if your not Richie Rude, Jerome Clementz, Martin Maes, Yoann Barelli, Nicolas Vouilloz and even Sam Hill you don't get mentioned very much.
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Norcowhorum 1/6/2017 6:24pm
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Jorge_dh wrote:
Neko mulally ok yt mob 2017, presentation of the team in february
tuboy95 wrote:
Is this just speculation or do you have a source?
Brother who's his mechanic is showing off that he runs TRP brakes as well as he's running a sram drive train, even though Scott runs full shimano and it wouldn't make sense to run anything else if you're a part of the team. As well, on Nekos chainless gambler he is running e*thirteen cranks.
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odin 1/6/2017 8:11pm
1/6/2017 8:11pm Edited Date/Time 1/6/2017 9:00pm
matmattmatthew wrote:
Ummm...Keene finished 11th overall last year in the EWS. There are plenty of riders mentioned in this thread that I've never even heard of...
peecee wrote:
Fair call haha I didn't even know he raced I thought he was just a Specialized test rider, just goes to show if your not Richie...
Fair call haha I didn't even know he raced I thought he was just a Specialized test rider, just goes to show if your not Richie Rude, Jerome Clementz, Martin Maes, Yoann Barelli, Nicolas Vouilloz and even Sam Hill you don't get mentioned very much.
Oh STFU!
The guy is a Redbull athlete,has his own freaking show named "On Track with Curtis Keene" gets great results at the EWS.
What else do you want???
it is also great he is "local" and there is nothing wrong with being patriotic.
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tuboy95 1/6/2017 8:11pm
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peecee wrote:
Fair call haha I didn't even know he raced I thought he was just a Specialized test rider, just goes to show if your not Richie...
Fair call haha I didn't even know he raced I thought he was just a Specialized test rider, just goes to show if your not Richie Rude, Jerome Clementz, Martin Maes, Yoann Barelli, Nicolas Vouilloz and even Sam Hill you don't get mentioned very much.
If you haven't watched On Track you should. Probably the best coverage of the EWS. Made me buy a trail bike.
pimpin gimp 1/6/2017 9:42pm
1/6/2017 9:42pm
As a guy who lives in the SW of England and doesn't really follow Enduro, even I know Keene as an enduro racer, WTF is that dude up there on about?!?
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peecee 1/6/2017 10:23pm
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pimpin gimp wrote:
As a guy who lives in the SW of England and doesn't really follow Enduro, even I know Keene as an enduro racer, WTF is that...
As a guy who lives in the SW of England and doesn't really follow Enduro, even I know Keene as an enduro racer, WTF is that dude up there on about?!?
I'm actually from Plymouth and I don't follow it I just thought he became a tester for specialized after he quit the DH scene, you've just clearly just read more enduro articles than me or follow riders on social media where as I don't.

Can we all just move on to real news, my apologies.

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nsynk 1/7/2017 1:14am
1/7/2017 1:14am
Ellsworth often pick up people after their career . Randy Spangler , Josh Bender. They used to be good bikes ( despite all the well publicised issues and hate against TE )
They were sold, firstly to the carbon company that was making some of them , BST Nano, and then to an investor . They are really only Ellsworth in name only now . They are trying to make a comeback and in fairness the new bike looks good and is getting favourable reviews . Mind you Most of the MTB press always raved about their bikes .
Bobodaclown 1/7/2017 1:52am
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Ellsworth often pick up people after their career . Randy Spangler , Josh Bender. They used to be good bikes ( despite all the well publicised...
Ellsworth often pick up people after their career . Randy Spangler , Josh Bender. They used to be good bikes ( despite all the well publicised issues and hate against TE )
They were sold, firstly to the carbon company that was making some of them , BST Nano, and then to an investor . They are really only Ellsworth in name only now . They are trying to make a comeback and in fairness the new bike looks good and is getting favourable reviews . Mind you Most of the MTB press always raved about their bikes .
I did sell a couple many years ago and the guy that bought them loved them but did need to warranty the frames a couple of times (can happen with and frame). Just had a read up is Tony not still involved as lead designer along those lines?
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Jorge_dh 1/7/2017 2:30am
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Norcowhorum wrote:
Brother who's his mechanic is showing off that he runs TRP brakes as well as he's running a sram drive train, even though Scott runs full...
Brother who's his mechanic is showing off that he runs TRP brakes as well as he's running a sram drive train, even though Scott runs full shimano and it wouldn't make sense to run anything else if you're a part of the team. As well, on Nekos chainless gambler he is running e*thirteen cranks.
It is very clear, in February will see everything, my sources are reliable
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TMV 1/7/2017 6:32am
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vaqui wrote:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BO5OpcfFoZj/
Troy Brosnan?

sspomer wrote:
embedded for our pleasure - regardless of if that's troy or not, how sick is that disconnect idea? maybe it works, maybe it doesn't, but i...
embedded for our pleasure - regardless of if that's troy or not, how sick is that disconnect idea? maybe it works, maybe it doesn't, but i like that they're trying.

@canyon_bikes Dis\Connect Project "Imagine being able to boost your chassis performance at the touch of a button - this was the idea behind project Dis\Connect. The combination of a bar-mounted remote and decoupling hub allows you to disconnect and re-engage your drivetrain when you want. That means no forces pushing on your pedals or interfering with your suspension when tackling the rowdiest terain. Unleash the full potential of your chassis." "Imaginez être capable de booster la performance de votre châssis en appuyant sur un bouton. C'était l'idée derrière le projet Dis\Connect. La combinaison d'une manette sur le guidon et d'un moyeu se découplant vous permet de déconnecter et connecter votre transmission quand vous voulez. Cela signifie aucun pedal kickback et aucunes interférences avec vos suspensions en abordant les terrains les plus caillouteux. Libérez le potentiel complet de votre suspension."

A video posted by Fabien BAREL (@fabienbarel) on Jan 5, 2017 at 11:20am PST


The rider is indeed Fabien Barel...
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nsynk 1/7/2017 8:23am
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Greg Williamson ?
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Jorge_dh 1/7/2017 9:34am
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nsynk wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/01/07/4668/s1200_IMG_4364.jpg[/img] Greg Williamson ?


Greg Williamson ?
Troy brosnan, Mark wallace, ruaridh cunningham
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Jorge_dh 1/7/2017 9:36am
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Álex Marín off giant , Fox suspensión

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SharpieMTB 1/7/2017 10:43am
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Bruce Klein to khs. Kevin Aiello out. (Maybe KA to Ellsworth too?)

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robertus 1/7/2017 2:15pm
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Jorge_dh wrote:
Álex Marín off giant , Fox suspensión [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/01/07/4669/s1200_Screenshot_20170107_183515.jpg[/img]
Álex Marín off giant , Fox suspensión

Also a bunch of maxxis and......dt swiss wheels???
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Norcowhorum 1/7/2017 5:40pm
1/7/2017 5:40pm
Norco is officially off fox

Boyan_Stoychev 1/7/2017 5:42pm
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Norco off fox, I'm guessing this confirms the rockshox theory?

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Norcowhorum 1/7/2017 6:49pm
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Boyan_Stoychev wrote:
Norco off fox, I'm guessing this confirms the rockshox theory?[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/01/07/4674/s1200_Screenshot_20170107_224022.jpg[/img]
Norco off fox, I'm guessing this confirms the rockshox theory?

This is seeming more and more like they're going to be running what LTP (live to play, norcos distributor) runs. They're off RF and now fox, and LTP distributes neither. I wouldn't be surprised to see them drop shimano (especially since LTP still has a bad taste in their mouth from them), formula and novatec. And instead move to sram and DT Swiss with the possibility of spank. With that said I could be looking so deep into shit it's making me blind! And that's why I love ream tumours
MaxPiotrowicz 1/8/2017 1:27am
1/8/2017 1:27am
Don't know if anybody noticed that Blenki had a RS Pike aaand a Renthal Fatbar so I don't think Norco goes Spank..

Norco has got a new bike, new team member and many new sponsorships so im excited to see Blenki at the top again!
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Jorge_dh 1/8/2017 4:04am
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robertus wrote:
Also a bunch of maxxis and......dt swiss wheels???


;-);-);-);-)
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Norcowhorum 1/8/2017 5:16am
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MaxPiotrowicz wrote:
Don't know if anybody noticed that Blenki had a RS Pike aaand a Renthal Fatbar so I don't think Norco goes Spank.. Norco has got a...
Don't know if anybody noticed that Blenki had a RS Pike aaand a Renthal Fatbar so I don't think Norco goes Spank..

Norco has got a new bike, new team member and many new sponsorships so im excited to see Blenki at the top again!
Didn't see the fatbar haha. It was purely speculation, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them dump shimano.
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