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endlesstrailz 12/22/2017 6:18am
12/22/2017 6:18am
Petder wrote:
I got news recently that norco is quitting the DH-effort. Any others heard the same thing?
BJobs69 wrote:
Heard they will go ahead with Something new for Enduro.
Petder wrote:
Well i guess it's not the case since they seem to stay with the DH program... So where to take the money for a bigger enduro...
Well i guess it's not the case since they seem to stay with the DH program...
So where to take the money for a bigger enduro squad? If so then maybe Norco is the reason for the IBIS-Gehrig divorce and will sponsor the twins with frames?
@Petder Is right on the money there. Gehrig's on Norco frame deal.
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Petder 12/22/2017 9:39am
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Not racing but still a bit of a shock...
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Zuestman 12/22/2017 10:38am
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Brook off Oakley

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MTB_ME_911 12/22/2017 10:43am
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Maybe onto Scott.... they are the only company I can think of that makes bikes and goggles....
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Hambo 12/22/2017 11:00am
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Post from Intense Cycles UK [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/12/22/5727/s1200_Screenshot_20171222_120941.jpg[/img] What are the chances of Charlie Hatton moving to the full factory squad after this year's performances? Joe Breeden filling...

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What are the chances of Charlie Hatton moving to the full factory squad after this year's performances? Joe Breeden filling his boots in Elites for 2018
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Confirmed that he's moving on... but where to?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdAQ5MjHlGk/
The Athertons have a spare spot? Although why would they have another young rider when they have Kade?
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Greenedog 12/22/2017 11:09am
12/22/2017 11:09am Edited Date/Time 12/22/2017 11:10am


Dakotah off Morpheus bikes.
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PeteB 12/22/2017 11:27am
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Its not racing, but YT is getting ready to launch either the new Capra or a new model of some sort(New DH?, 29er?).

https://www.findyouryoungtalent.com/

This was a banner ad on PB, but there is no company associated with the website, other than Shift Active Media, which works mainly with bike publications. http://www.shiftactivemedia.com/
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adrennan 12/22/2017 11:49am
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[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/12/22/5730/s1200_DaktaCapture.jpg[/img] Dakotah off Morpheus bikes.


Dakotah off Morpheus bikes.
seems like dak would go to trek given how many appearances he has made on trek bikes.
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kwapik 12/22/2017 12:37pm
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PeteB wrote:
Its not racing, but YT is getting ready to launch either the new Capra or a new model of some sort(New DH?, 29er?). https://www.findyouryoungtalent.com/ This was...
Its not racing, but YT is getting ready to launch either the new Capra or a new model of some sort(New DH?, 29er?).

https://www.findyouryoungtalent.com/

This was a banner ad on PB, but there is no company associated with the website, other than Shift Active Media, which works mainly with bike publications. http://www.shiftactivemedia.com/
Yeah, It's about time for a new Capra model.
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'size 12/22/2017 12:44pm
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kwapik wrote:
Yeah, It's about time for a new Capra model.
what's wrong with the current model?
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lewzz10 12/22/2017 12:53pm
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kwapik wrote:
Yeah, It's about time for a new Capra model.
'size wrote:
what's wrong with the current model?
It's geo is a bit long in the tooth, quite a high BB and very short reach/long seat tubes for an enduro race bike really.
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kwapik 12/22/2017 12:54pm
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kwapik wrote:
Yeah, It's about time for a new Capra model.
'size wrote:
what's wrong with the current model?
No one said anything is wrong with the Capra; in fact, it's one of the best bikes in class. It needs an upgrade because it's been in its current configuration since 2014.
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'size 12/22/2017 12:56pm
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lewzz10 wrote:
It's geo is a bit long in the tooth, quite a high BB and very short reach/long seat tubes for an enduro race bike really.
what exactly is an enduro race bike and how do numbers define it as such?
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'size 12/22/2017 12:59pm
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kwapik wrote:
No one said anything is wrong with the Capra; in fact, it's one of the best bikes in class. It needs an upgrade because it's been...
No one said anything is wrong with the Capra; in fact, it's one of the best bikes in class. It needs an upgrade because it's been in its current configuration since 2014.
that other guy seems to think so. but you're saying it needs an update because it's not new enough?
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Aushred 12/22/2017 1:09pm
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Pretty sure we will see a 29 Capra and a 29 Tues in 2018, along same lines of Jeffsy, both options, 29 and 27 for all 3 models
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kwapik 12/22/2017 1:13pm
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kwapik wrote:
No one said anything is wrong with the Capra; in fact, it's one of the best bikes in class. It needs an upgrade because it's been...
No one said anything is wrong with the Capra; in fact, it's one of the best bikes in class. It needs an upgrade because it's been in its current configuration since 2014.
'size wrote:
that other guy seems to think so. but you're saying it needs an update because it's not new enough?
Sounds like you want to argue
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lewzz10 12/22/2017 1:15pm
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'size wrote:
what exactly is an enduro race bike and how do numbers define it as such?
That's a huge can of worms! Not saying it's a bad bike, never ridden one, but YT call it an enduro bike and sell one with race in the name so maybe ask them? It's geometry was pretty standard when it came out and 3 years (nearly 4!) is a long time in the bike industry. It is probably due an update for 2018 surely. Guess we'll see Tongue
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kwapik 12/22/2017 1:15pm
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Aushred wrote:
Pretty sure we will see a 29 Capra and a 29 Tues in 2018, along same lines of Jeffsy, both options, 29 and 27 for all...
Pretty sure we will see a 29 Capra and a 29 Tues in 2018, along same lines of Jeffsy, both options, 29 and 27 for all 3 models
That's my kind of thinking. Options are good.
sammcneesphotography 12/22/2017 1:16pm
12/22/2017 1:16pm
sammcneesphotography wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/12/17/5715/s1200_DSC08646.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/12/17/5716/s1200_DSC08658.jpg[/img] SAINT NICK STEPS BACK FROM SANTAS SLAY FOR 2018 AND HOPS ON COMMENCAL FOR THE RACE SEASON!!!!! BIGGEST NEWS OF THE YEAR!!!!




SAINT NICK STEPS BACK FROM SANTAS SLAY FOR 2018 AND HOPS ON COMMENCAL FOR THE RACE SEASON!!!!! BIGGEST NEWS OF THE YEAR!!!!
Oz_Taylor wrote:
Are my eyes lying to me or is that Finn Iles?
unskilled wrote:
*Sleigh . You can't use the homonym incorrectly.
guess you didnt get the "SLAYS" pun.........
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'size 12/22/2017 1:26pm
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kwapik wrote:
Sounds like you want to argue
not at all. just curious about different thoughts on the same subject. it's old or it's not current on geo are very different answers to the same question. still curious what defines an enduro race bike though. parameters on bikes is just plain stupid IMO so I'm curious where people stand since this specific bike came up.
Shawn_Trudell 12/22/2017 2:09pm
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I'll just leave this here. . .
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'size 12/22/2017 2:15pm
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Shawn_Trudell wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/12/22/5732/s1200_20171222_140800.jpg[/img] I'll just leave this here. . .


I'll just leave this here. . .
it was already left at 12/22/2017 12:50 PM
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Primoz 12/22/2017 2:17pm
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Anybody else find this a bit inappropriate? I mean, don't get me wrong, i'm a standard guy when it comes to hot women and she looks amazing, but that's just it, she LOOKS amazing just standing there instead of being celebrated and cheered at for her riding...
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Greenedog 12/22/2017 2:24pm
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I give you the Danica Patrick pose. This is just marketing and I don't like it. Hot but I don't like it.

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'size 12/22/2017 2:29pm
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Primoz wrote:
Anybody else find this a bit inappropriate? I mean, don't get me wrong, i'm a standard guy when it comes to hot women and she looks...
Anybody else find this a bit inappropriate? I mean, don't get me wrong, i'm a standard guy when it comes to hot women and she looks amazing, but that's just it, she LOOKS amazing just standing there instead of being celebrated and cheered at for her riding...
I get you, but... she's obviously ok with it (as I'm sure the other women racers who've been photographed in similar situations are). there's been no shortage of her being celebrated for her riding and this isn't going to change that. I bet it was nice for all the women involved to be seen as feminine when they are almost exclusively seen sweaty and dirty in riding gear and probably don't always feel feminine during their 'day jobs'. I think it takes a lot of courage to do this, especially in such a male dominated sport.
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Primoz 12/22/2017 2:32pm
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Something along those lines, yeah. It's sad there are many women athletes, who don't do that well sponsorship wise, but have the results needed for the good stuff, while there are many women athletes, that don't do that well performance wise but get the good stuff due to their looks and marketing.

And it's not just racing results, i don't have a problem with paying someone and giving equipment, if that someone does great stuff for the company exposure wise, for example with great riding, cool projects, etc. (kinda like what Joey Schusler, 50:01 crew and the like does).
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Primoz 12/22/2017 2:36pm
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'size wrote:
I get you, but... she's obviously ok with it (as I'm sure the other women racers who've been photographed in similar situations are). there's been no...
I get you, but... she's obviously ok with it (as I'm sure the other women racers who've been photographed in similar situations are). there's been no shortage of her being celebrated for her riding and this isn't going to change that. I bet it was nice for all the women involved to be seen as feminine when they are almost exclusively seen sweaty and dirty in riding gear and probably don't always feel feminine during their 'day jobs'. I think it takes a lot of courage to do this, especially in such a male dominated sport.
Being okay with it might actually not be true. 'Do this or you don't get the bucks' is also a good motivator to do stuff you are not that comfortable with in order to do the stuff she loves. And everybody does stuff like that, but the level of uncomfortableness is different for different people and different professions.

And even if she is okay with it, it's still not a good image for the public, who gets more and more okay with it.

And i do agree it takes courage and all, but i still don't think that makes it okay...

I don't have a problem with models, but don't make models out of professional athletes or don't make models into fake pro athletes. That's my point/wish.

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