Sram dumped a ton of riders a year or two back as well. More of them were slopestyle and freeride guys and what not, others were...
Sram dumped a ton of riders a year or two back as well. More of them were slopestyle and freeride guys and what not, others were racers.
I think if you listen to that inside line podcast episode The chick from sram kina explained it as a necessary evil. Maybe same thing happening with Shimano.
'the chick from sram' also goes by the name Elayna Caldwell. She's SRAM's Brand Director for MTB
Here is the full 2018 announcement for the Commencal / 100% team (formerly Commencal / Lac Blanc):
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New Blood, New Name!
We’re stoked to welcome Bruce Klein (20 year old, Los Angeles, CA) and Reece Wilson (21 year old, Gordon, Scotland), who join Thomas Estaque in the COMMENCAL / 100% Team! These three riders, already familiar with World Cup top 20s, are a real explosion of style and motivation.
Of course we’re also super stoked to strengthen our relationship with 100%. The attractive Californian brand has been supporting us for two years now and we feel very close to their cutting edge products. Special thanks to Lac Blanc Bike Park for a wonderful decade of partnership and support! The team grew thanks to this French resort, they’ve been there since the beginning. We will never miss the opportunity to ride again in their wonderful place during summer!
We had an eventful 2017 season, a mixture of international podiums and injuries. Amaury Pierron and Thomas Estaque showed us we had the tools to get on the podiums along with COMMENCAL’s drive for racing. However, now it’s time to turn a page and we hope the coming years will be even more exciting because we love this sport!
Can’t wait for the action!
Pierre-Charles GEORGES
COMMENCAL / 100% Team Manager
Sram dumped a ton of riders a year or two back as well. More of them were slopestyle and freeride guys and what not, others were...
Sram dumped a ton of riders a year or two back as well. More of them were slopestyle and freeride guys and what not, others were racers.
I think if you listen to that inside line podcast episode The chick from sram kina explained it as a necessary evil. Maybe same thing happening with Shimano.
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Finally official. Bruce Klein riding for new Commencal/100% team.
Finally official. Bruce Klein riding for new Commencal/100% team.
Stoked for Bruce Klein. He had a great 2017. I'm curious how the Commencal team will influence his results in 2018. He's hoping for a bunch of top tens on the big stage.
Shimano picked up two top previously Sram XC teams this season, Topeak ergon and cannondale factory racing. Maybe their sponsorship priorities have shifted with a new xtr release on the horizon.
Shimano picked up two top previously Sram XC teams this season, Topeak ergon and cannondale factory racing. Maybe their sponsorship priorities have shifted with a new...
Shimano picked up two top previously Sram XC teams this season, Topeak ergon and cannondale factory racing. Maybe their sponsorship priorities have shifted with a new xtr release on the horizon.
They've also become the dominant component sponsor in top-level road cycling (at least on the men's side) in the last couple of years. From CyclingNews:"Of the 18 WorldTour teams, 14 use Shimano drivetrain components either fully or partly..." Maybe that push is partly responsible for cutbacks on the mountain biking side.
The road side of sponsorship is different, in that many times, some teams don’t have an official component sponsor and they actually buy their choice of drivetrain. This is true for several world tour teams on Shimano. I think you can look up official partners on Shimanos site. The top teams can have somewhere in the range of 40-60 bikes built at any given time, that’s a whole lot of $$$$$
I smell a shimano-crisis.... it seems they are dumping quite a few teams....
Scott on trp brakes, trek with renthal and hope....
Wondering whats going on...
I smell a shimano-crisis.... it seems they are dumping quite a few teams....
Scott on trp brakes, trek with renthal and hope....
Wondering whats going on there...
Young 16yo Kye Ahern from Aus has dropped all his sponsors, Norco factory, shimano, ion and deity, and has been tagged leaving for france for two weeks for team camp.
Who is in france atm? Done a quick insta check and cant see anyone but commencal, but someone commented saying Troy is heading there aswell. Dont know if that means Brosnan?
Devinci reloaded for the EWS season:
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Devinci Riders Bring Speed, Skill to the Enduro World Series Stage.
With a new Enduro World Series (EWS) season in sight, Cycles Devinci is proud to present this year’s team roster, ready to dominate podiums while piloting the latest iteration of the race-winning Spartan.
Frenchman Damien Oton, the “Catalan Eagle,” once again leads the charge - entering his fifth year as a pro and celebrating his fifth year with the Devinci family. Oton snatched a trio of podium finishes in 2017, capping a remarkable season in Finale Ligure, Italy, by landing on the highest step of the box.
"I’m stoked to continue with the team, and I’m looking forward to kicking off the season with a talented and highly motivated teammate." - Damien Oton
Alongside Oton, 21-year-old Kiwi phenom Keegan Wright joins the Devinci ranks—with impressive results in tow. In 2016, he won the New Zealand Enduro overall title. And riding that momentum, last year Wright captured overall honors at the Downhill National Cup. He also pocketed podiums at the New Zealand Elite Downhill National Championship and in front of a riotous home crowd at the Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge.
"I’m absolutely over the moon to be racing for such an amazing bike brand. Ever since I hopped on a Spartan last fall, I’ve felt right at home. My ultimate goal is to be on that podium, and I can’t wait to blast into the international season with all cylinders firing." - Keegan Wright
Finally official. Bruce Klein riding for new Commencal/100% team.
--------------------------------
New Blood, New Name!
We’re stoked to welcome Bruce Klein (20 year old, Los Angeles, CA) and Reece Wilson (21 year old, Gordon, Scotland), who join Thomas Estaque in the COMMENCAL / 100% Team! These three riders, already familiar with World Cup top 20s, are a real explosion of style and motivation.
Of course we’re also super stoked to strengthen our relationship with 100%. The attractive Californian brand has been supporting us for two years now and we feel very close to their cutting edge products. Special thanks to Lac Blanc Bike Park for a wonderful decade of partnership and support! The team grew thanks to this French resort, they’ve been there since the beginning. We will never miss the opportunity to ride again in their wonderful place during summer!
We had an eventful 2017 season, a mixture of international podiums and injuries. Amaury Pierron and Thomas Estaque showed us we had the tools to get on the podiums along with COMMENCAL’s drive for racing. However, now it’s time to turn a page and we hope the coming years will be even more exciting because we love this sport!
Can’t wait for the action!
Pierre-Charles GEORGES
COMMENCAL / 100% Team Manager
The YT-Mob doesn‘t have a derdailleur/shifter sponsor. At least that was the case last year.
Who is in france atm? Done a quick insta check and cant see anyone but commencal, but someone commented saying Troy is heading there aswell. Dont know if that means Brosnan?
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Devinci Riders Bring Speed, Skill to the Enduro World Series Stage.
With a new Enduro World Series (EWS) season in sight, Cycles Devinci is proud to present this year’s team roster, ready to dominate podiums while piloting the latest iteration of the race-winning Spartan.
Frenchman Damien Oton, the “Catalan Eagle,” once again leads the charge - entering his fifth year as a pro and celebrating his fifth year with the Devinci family. Oton snatched a trio of podium finishes in 2017, capping a remarkable season in Finale Ligure, Italy, by landing on the highest step of the box.
"I’m stoked to continue with the team, and I’m looking forward to kicking off the season with a talented and highly motivated teammate." - Damien Oton
Alongside Oton, 21-year-old Kiwi phenom Keegan Wright joins the Devinci ranks—with impressive results in tow. In 2016, he won the New Zealand Enduro overall title. And riding that momentum, last year Wright captured overall honors at the Downhill National Cup. He also pocketed podiums at the New Zealand Elite Downhill National Championship and in front of a riotous home crowd at the Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge.
"I’m absolutely over the moon to be racing for such an amazing bike brand. Ever since I hopped on a Spartan last fall, I’ve felt right at home. My ultimate goal is to be on that podium, and I can’t wait to blast into the international season with all cylinders firing." - Keegan Wright
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