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jeff.brines 2/1/2017 1:26pm
2/1/2017 1:26pm
tdawg wrote:
So the commencal guys have been testing a DH 29er, supposedly 7 seconds faster than their current bike on the test track, pretty mental.
app-uncture wrote:
Time for UCI to step in and mandate 27.5 wheels for DH before there's nothing but clown bikes left for us non-racers to buy, 7 seconds...
Time for UCI to step in and mandate 27.5 wheels for DH before there's nothing but clown bikes left for us non-racers to buy, 7 seconds faster for a 6-12 months until everyone switches, then back to square one, pick a wheel size and stick to it.
Ehhhh. If it really is faster, and everyone switches, there will still be nothing holding you back from riding your "old" 27.5 stuff.

My $0.02 is it'll be faster for some, but not for all.
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tdawg 2/1/2017 1:46pm
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jeff.brines wrote:
Ehhhh. If it really is faster, and everyone switches, there will still be nothing holding you back from riding your "old" 27.5 stuff. My $0.02 is...
Ehhhh. If it really is faster, and everyone switches, there will still be nothing holding you back from riding your "old" 27.5 stuff.

My $0.02 is it'll be faster for some, but not for all.
Yeah 29ers really come into their own if the rider is 5"10ish upwards, someone like minaar would be a perfect candidate
app-uncture 2/1/2017 2:27pm
2/1/2017 2:27pm
tdawg wrote:
So the commencal guys have been testing a DH 29er, supposedly 7 seconds faster than their current bike on the test track, pretty mental.
app-uncture wrote:
Time for UCI to step in and mandate 27.5 wheels for DH before there's nothing but clown bikes left for us non-racers to buy, 7 seconds...
Time for UCI to step in and mandate 27.5 wheels for DH before there's nothing but clown bikes left for us non-racers to buy, 7 seconds faster for a 6-12 months until everyone switches, then back to square one, pick a wheel size and stick to it.
jeff.brines wrote:
Ehhhh. If it really is faster, and everyone switches, there will still be nothing holding you back from riding your "old" 27.5 stuff. My $0.02 is...
Ehhhh. If it really is faster, and everyone switches, there will still be nothing holding you back from riding your "old" 27.5 stuff.

My $0.02 is it'll be faster for some, but not for all.
obviously "old" being the key word there, bikes don't last forever, good luck buying a decent new 26" DH bike these days. If the pro's go 29", won't be long before its the only option. Maybe it'll be awesome though!
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nsynk 2/1/2017 2:33pm
2/1/2017 2:33pm
I hear the death toll of all other wheel sizes Ringing .
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oliosky 2/1/2017 3:49pm
2/1/2017 3:49pm Edited Date/Time 2/1/2017 3:54pm
tdawg wrote:
So the commencal guys have been testing a DH 29er, supposedly 7 seconds faster than their current bike on the test track, pretty mental.
app-uncture wrote:
Time for UCI to step in and mandate 27.5 wheels for DH before there's nothing but clown bikes left for us non-racers to buy, 7 seconds...
Time for UCI to step in and mandate 27.5 wheels for DH before there's nothing but clown bikes left for us non-racers to buy, 7 seconds faster for a 6-12 months until everyone switches, then back to square one, pick a wheel size and stick to it.
They should restrict travel to 200mm just in case less/more travel is faster too.



1994canucks 2/1/2017 4:23pm
2/1/2017 4:23pm
Zuestman wrote:
looks like Remi may be on DT Swiss.[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/01/31/4834/s1200_IMG_0327.jpg[/img] ...didn't quite get the wheels covered....
looks like Remi may be on DT Swiss.

...didn't quite get the wheels covered....
rideonjon wrote:
So what brand has house branded DT Swiss wheels.Spec. and Scott come to mind.
Considering he is selling his Eastons online and everything else seems to be strategically blacked out on this pic, it does look like DT is the wheel of choice, or he's making a statement
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sspomer 2/3/2017 8:58am
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Sam Hill running 100%

@ride100percent

A photo posted by SAM HILL (@samhill13) on Feb 3, 2017 at 3:05am PST


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Primoz 2/3/2017 10:06am
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3rd helmet brand in 3 years...
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bartman 2/3/2017 11:50am
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Anyone know if Joe Barnes is still on Canyon for the EWS. He doesn't seem to be tagging them and also doesn't seem to be being mentioned in the Canyon FB posts
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bartman 2/3/2017 11:55am
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bartman wrote:
Anyone know if Joe Barnes is still on Canyon for the EWS. He doesn't seem to be tagging them and also doesn't seem to be being...
Anyone know if Joe Barnes is still on Canyon for the EWS. He doesn't seem to be tagging them and also doesn't seem to be being mentioned in the Canyon FB posts
Think I can answer my own question.....he seems to be named in the team on the EWS web site
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sspomer 2/3/2017 12:14pm
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sspomer wrote:
we're hearing blenki and norco might be on deity goods!
(edited to fix my grammar blunder)
cool to see blenki confirming the deity rumor! (quoted rumor post about from jan 11)
iceman2058 2/3/2017 1:13pm
2/3/2017 1:13pm
Full factory ride for Charlie Harrison - YEW!!

I've been waiting to do a post like this for years. I can't tell you guys how excited I am to be able to announce my signing with @intensefactoryracing. This is way more to me than just getting a ride. I've been absolutely working my ass off for the last couple years, just hoping that I would be able to accomplish the goals that I set for myself. There were so many times that I told myself "this is it, I'm done, I'm going to go home and be a normal teenager". I'm so damn happy to have stuck through it and see all the hard work pay off. Thank you to every single person that has helped me get to this point in my career, the man above for finally aligning the stars, and @intensecycles for giving the most amazing, supportive, and rad set up I could ever ask for. It's still surreal to me to find myself on a factory team racing a full World Cup season for the first time, and I'm not taking any of it for granted. I'm working harder than I ever have to get some more amazing results this year. Thank you to everyone for the love on social too, you guys are the best: @nathhughesphoto

A photo posted by Chuck (@charlie_harrison_) on Feb 3, 2017 at 12:48pm PST


baronKanon 2/3/2017 1:19pm
2/3/2017 1:19pm
Brage Vestavik on the Norwegian national team with local GT distributor as bike sponsor. Must be kind of a bummer going from full factory package to scavenging sponsors and a low budget national team. At least we won't see too many broken frames for the kid this year.
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LTrumpore 2/3/2017 2:01pm
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Maxipedia wrote:
Now everybody knows where Norco frames are made at! :D
Primoz wrote:
TBH i always thought they only make catalogue frames only, not custom designs.
Almost all the factories in Asia have a 'house brand' that they use to show off their manufacturing capabilities to prospective customers. Those with less money to invest in prototypes, tooling, moulds, etc often rebadge the factory's ODM samples as their own. While the big brands do much of their concept, design, and engineering work they still have to lean pretty hard of the engineers at the factory to make their designs viable and production ready. Those 'catalog' frames as they've come to be known serve as a portfolio of a factory's capabilities and generally are not a brand themselves in the traditional sense. The big names tend to be a bit hush-hush as to who makes their frames and it's not uncommon to see a dozen brands being produced under one roof. Understandably what gets made where ends up bit of a trade secret. Sorry if that all sounds a bit confusing.
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Primoz 2/3/2017 2:15pm
2/3/2017 2:15pm
Not to me, i am aware of all of this stuff. Just not the fact itself that Astro also makes other frames besides their catalogue line. I didn't give it much thought before that anyway, so in the end it's not much of a surprise, considering their capabilities. It's just a simple retool to make a different frame, it's peanuts for a company of their calibre.
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Westicles 2/3/2017 6:04pm
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iceman2058 wrote:
Full factory ride for Charlie Harrison - YEW!! I've been waiting to do a post like this for years. I can't tell you guys how excited...
Full factory ride for Charlie Harrison - YEW!!

I've been waiting to do a post like this for years. I can't tell you guys how excited I am to be able to announce my signing with @intensefactoryracing. This is way more to me than just getting a ride. I've been absolutely working my ass off for the last couple years, just hoping that I would be able to accomplish the goals that I set for myself. There were so many times that I told myself "this is it, I'm done, I'm going to go home and be a normal teenager". I'm so damn happy to have stuck through it and see all the hard work pay off. Thank you to every single person that has helped me get to this point in my career, the man above for finally aligning the stars, and @intensecycles for giving the most amazing, supportive, and rad set up I could ever ask for. It's still surreal to me to find myself on a factory team racing a full World Cup season for the first time, and I'm not taking any of it for granted. I'm working harder than I ever have to get some more amazing results this year. Thank you to everyone for the love on social too, you guys are the best: @nathhughesphoto

A photo posted by Chuck (@charlie_harrison_) on Feb 3, 2017 at 12:48pm PST


Charlie Hatton also announced that he would be riding for Intense UK racing on Instagram.

Intense is now Team Charlie, who else named Charlie could they sign to fill out the roster?

FredLikesTrikes 2/3/2017 10:27pm
2/3/2017 10:27pm Edited Date/Time 2/3/2017 10:29pm
The official PR from Intense:

INTENSE CYCLES ANNOUNCES 2017 FACTORY TEAM
 


February 3, 2017 - Temecula, CA. Intense Cycles proudly announces its 2017 Factory Race Program.  Returning to the team this year are Australian riders Jack Moir (22) and Dean Lucas (21) along with top American Junior, Nik Nestoroff (17).  New to the team this year is American, Charlie Harrison (19).
 
"Last year, we had some really good results and good times" says Team Manager, Bernat Guardia.  Jack finished 10th at Worlds, Dean was 14th at Lenzerheide and Nik finished 3rd at Lourdes and 5th overall for the year. "Looking to stay healthy and strong this year and maximize our potential."
 
Charlie Harrison will add to that potential. Last year, his first year in the Elite category, he finished in 14th place at both Andorra and World Champs. He is as happy to be on board as the team is to have him. "I honesty couldn't be more excited and grateful about being a part of IFR. The team's family feel is exactly what I need in order to be successful. I'm really looking forward to all the amazing memories and laughs in the next couple years."
 
Also joining the team as Technical Director/ Lead Mechanic is long-time Intense crew member, Chappy Fiene. Chappy is a former pro motocross racer, and talented mtb rider in his own right. He has a deep understanding of the inner workings of bike mechanics, and will work closely with Ernest Adalid, who has worked with IFR for several years as team mechanic.
 
Bonus members of the IFR crew for this year are Nathan Hughes, team photographer, and Jenn Gabrielli, who will be handling PR, sponsorship and media relations.
 
In addition to the incredible riders and crew, IFR welcomes with open arms its new sponsors for 2017. "We are incredibly happy to be working with the very best companies in each category", says Intense CEO, Andrew Herrick.
 
SRAM, Rock Shox, Maxxis Tires, Troy Lee Designs, Enve Composites, Fabric Saddles,  Von Zipper, E*13,  Crank Brothers, Cane Creek, ODI, Ti Springs and Pedros round out the program's "dream team" of sponsors.
 
"It's great to have such a cohesive team and amazing list of supporters", says Intense Founder, Jeff Steber. "It will make for a deadly combination and provide us with some unbeatable R&D opportunities to develop what's next..."




Photos: Nathan Hughes


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AdamO 2/4/2017 6:07am
2/4/2017 6:07am Edited Date/Time 2/4/2017 6:08am
Maybe VitalMtb should post "Bam Hill" has a 100% aircraft. Hahaha
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sspomer 2/4/2017 8:07am
2/4/2017 8:07am
we're working on a vid project w/ keene that comes out next week. in the footage was this gem! enduro, ohlins and a look we haven't seen before. #drool - hit up his ONE LAP from the filming session here



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Primoz 2/4/2017 8:15am
2/4/2017 8:15am Edited Date/Time 2/4/2017 8:17am
You guys really need a better video player, the noise due to image compression makes it look worse than SD even at 1080p image size...

EDIT: what about Magura brakes?
steveo825 2/4/2017 11:13pm
2/4/2017 11:13pm Edited Date/Time 2/4/2017 11:15pm

Remy to canyon
steveo825 2/4/2017 11:13pm
2/4/2017 11:13pm


Remy to canyon and DT Swiss
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Oz_Taylor 2/5/2017 11:41pm
2/5/2017 11:41pm
oliosky wrote:
They should restrict travel to 200mm just in case less/more travel is faster too.



Such a throwaway comment.
There are so many reasons why bikes have settled at around 200mm travel. With 29" wheels they might even begin to shorten the travel.

Anyway, isn't there a separate thread about 29ers in DH?
bavshredder 2/6/2017 12:12am
2/6/2017 12:12am
Remy is also following Radon now.



baronKanon 2/6/2017 12:24am
2/6/2017 12:24am
bavshredder wrote:
Remy is also following Radon now. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/02/06/4878/s1200_IMG_4573.jpg[/img]
Remy is also following Radon now.



He also teased that his Instagram Story would reveal his new bike. And the winner is: Juliana! (or not)
NikosVarelis 2/6/2017 4:43pm
2/6/2017 4:43pm
Remy on Fly Racing WERX Carbon!

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