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AdamO 1/14/2018 9:13am
1/14/2018 9:13am
Can't wait to see Brendan Fairclough ripping Gambler with Obsys fork. For me it is best news of 2018
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'size 1/14/2018 9:47am
1/14/2018 9:47am
AdamO wrote:
Can't wait to see Brendan Fairclough ripping Gambler with Obsys fork. For me it is best news of 2018
practice better watch out!
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Roots_rider 1/14/2018 11:39am
1/14/2018 11:39am
JayDawger wrote:
Rumors of Gully going to Focus and Schley getting dropped by Rotwild.
Be crazy to see if Geoff leaves Rocky....won't feel right
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Robson 1/15/2018 2:39am
1/15/2018 2:39am Edited Date/Time 1/15/2018 2:47am
Szymon Godziek joins NS Bikes

mattstaggs 1/15/2018 4:11am
1/15/2018 4:11am
Holditflat_mitch wrote:
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...
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?
I just got off the phone to Kye's family dog, Ricky. He has told me all the inside info in which Kye is going to France for 'Team camp', a secret code for a family holiday in the alps to go skiing before heading off to test out his new bike from Antidote bikes. Running upside down BOS forks, DVO pull shocks, Maxxis front and Schwalbe rear tires, anodised green valve stems, 28.25" wheels with 33 spokes, magura front brake on the right and trp rear brake on the left with box components drivetrain. Now Ricky has never ever lied in his life so this must be nothing but the truth, I've added a photo of Ricky so you can see the face providing this info.


FINLAY_TUSTING 1/15/2018 4:18am
1/15/2018 4:18am
mattstaggs wrote:
I just got off the phone to Kye's family dog, Ricky. He has told me all the inside info in which Kye is going to France...
I just got off the phone to Kye's family dog, Ricky. He has told me all the inside info in which Kye is going to France for 'Team camp', a secret code for a family holiday in the alps to go skiing before heading off to test out his new bike from Antidote bikes. Running upside down BOS forks, DVO pull shocks, Maxxis front and Schwalbe rear tires, anodised green valve stems, 28.25" wheels with 33 spokes, magura front brake on the right and trp rear brake on the left with box components drivetrain. Now Ricky has never ever lied in his life so this must be nothing but the truth, I've added a photo of Ricky so you can see the face providing this info.


sounds good
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mfoga1 1/15/2018 6:27am
1/15/2018 6:27am
Not sure if this is news but there was a guy filing at Santa's Village on a Devinci wearing a Uniour Tools Devinci jersey. No name on the jersey.
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jimmypop 1/15/2018 9:54am
1/15/2018 9:54am
AdamO wrote:
Can't wait to see Brendan Fairclough ripping Gambler with Obsys fork. For me it is best news of 2018
'size wrote:
practice better watch out!
Ice farking cold!
FINLAY_TUSTING 1/15/2018 2:02pm
1/15/2018 2:02pm
bavshredder wrote:
NEW rider on the Canyon DH Team - "new kid on the block" [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2018/01/14/5851/s1200_IMG_7900.jpg[/img]
NEW rider on the Canyon DH Team - "new kid on the block"



dombarber1 wrote:
Kye Ahern
Troy Brosan kinda confirmed it on his insta story
I mean look at the long hair, the kye ahern looks pretty much the same as the person in the story




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peecee 1/15/2018 2:04pm
1/15/2018 2:04pm
Is it Greg Williamson who's off to Canyon ?
tmotleydownhill 1/15/2018 5:32pm
1/15/2018 5:32pm
mfoga1 wrote:
Not sure if this is news but there was a guy filing at Santa's Village on a Devinci wearing a Uniour Tools Devinci jersey. No name...
Not sure if this is news but there was a guy filing at Santa's Village on a Devinci wearing a Uniour Tools Devinci jersey. No name on the jersey.
Probably Dakota Norton
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Ghostifari 1/15/2018 8:42pm
1/15/2018 8:42pm
bavshredder wrote:
NEW rider on the Canyon DH Team - "new kid on the block" [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2018/01/14/5851/s1200_IMG_7900.jpg[/img]
NEW rider on the Canyon DH Team - "new kid on the block"



dombarber1 wrote:
Kye Ahern


Boom
iceman2058 1/15/2018 9:37pm
1/15/2018 9:37pm
Lew Buchanan to Ibis:

ComradeDave 1/16/2018 12:03am
1/16/2018 12:03am
bavshredder wrote:
NEW rider on the Canyon DH Team - "new kid on the block" [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2018/01/14/5851/s1200_IMG_7900.jpg[/img]
NEW rider on the Canyon DH Team - "new kid on the block"



dombarber1 wrote:
Kye Ahern
Ghostifari wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2018/01/15/5859/s1200_254835D3_817B_4D6A_8819_12C6EFF574E1.jpg[/img] Boom


Boom
I would be suprised if Seagrave is joining Canyon, but you never know
Euan_Mackenzie 1/16/2018 1:16am
1/16/2018 1:16am
Hahaha! Yoann Barelli to REDBUTT for 2017.



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casey79 1/16/2018 2:37am
1/16/2018 2:37am
The Gehrig Twins are on Norco.



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onthewhiskey 1/16/2018 5:55am
1/16/2018 5:55am Edited Date/Time 1/16/2018 5:56am
casey79 wrote:
The Gehrig Twins are on Norco. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2018/01/16/5861/s1200_IMG_7616.jpg[/img]
The Gehrig Twins are on Norco.



No suspension sponsor? Or yet to be announced?

Obviously didn't want to be giving Sram the logo placement in that shot.
bavshredder 1/16/2018 8:17am
1/16/2018 8:17am
Cam Zink off SRAM / ROCK SHOX



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sspomer 1/16/2018 8:43am
1/16/2018 8:43am
Payet will ride a 29er Summum...watch out everyone! a bike that fits him. VoulVoul Racing's PR
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VoulVoul Racing team is delighted to confirm every riders for 2018 season.

Team Manager, Patrice Afflatet said “So far the team have achieved awesome results, 4th of the 2017 UCI Gravity Team ranking, Florent 3rd at the 2016 worlds, Marine 4th, the French team select four of our riders for the 2017 world championship !
It is very hard for a small team as we are, budget is more than tight, and everything have to be calculated, but we are also a kind of family with solid spirit and friendship, that is really helpful. We are really happy to be able to pursue with all those talented riders.”

Team leader, Florent Payet (31), current European Champion, will ride a newly built 29’’ Mondraker Summum. Baptiste Pierron (24) 15th of the 2017 world cup overall show that Amaury wasn’t the only “Pierron’s”, he is ready to go evn further. Marine Cabirou (21), 2015 Junior World Champion, 2016 European Champion, she is committed to stay at the top of women ranking, after a nice podium in Vallnord last year, she is working hard to be regular at top level. Last, Kevin Marry (20) and Antoine Pierron (19, third member of that rather fast familly) were in the top league juniors, they both have a really strong potential and should perform very well in elite. We will also continue with Thomas Denizot on the 4X Pro Tour and help a few national riders as well as new, yet unseen, young riders, stay tuned.

We want to thanks all our fellow partners, it is pretty difficult nowadays to have partnership for so long time, height years with Mondraker (Frames), fifth season with SR Suntour (Suspensions), ten years (!) with Formula (Brakes), seven years with Kenny Racing (Riders Kits as well as Helmets and Goggles in 2018).

In addition, RaceFace will provide the drive train, Reverse Components bars and stems, Shovel chain guides, Crankbrothers will manage the pedals, ODI for the grips and we will still have custom SDG saddles and seatposts.

Last, our long-term supporters Pedros (Tools, Lub & Clean), Novyparts (Chassis setup), Cyrpeo Bike Shop and Julien our friend from TchoukTV remain as solid added values.

Finaly we are happy to announce a new partnership with Schwalbe (Tires) and HXR Components (Custom Parts).

We cannot wait for the season to kick off, see you all in Losinj… !

Shawn_Trudell 1/16/2018 12:24pm
1/16/2018 12:24pm
bavshredder wrote:
Cam Zink off SRAM / ROCK SHOX [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2018/01/16/5862/s1200_IMG_7916.jpg[/img]
Cam Zink off SRAM / ROCK SHOX



This might be the most surprising one Of all. . .wow.
russthedog 1/16/2018 2:34pm
1/16/2018 2:34pm
sspomer wrote:
Payet will ride a 29er Summum...watch out everyone! a bike that fits him. VoulVoul Racing's PR -------------- VoulVoul Racing team is delighted to confirm every riders...
Payet will ride a 29er Summum...watch out everyone! a bike that fits him. VoulVoul Racing's PR
--------------
VoulVoul Racing team is delighted to confirm every riders for 2018 season.

Team Manager, Patrice Afflatet said “So far the team have achieved awesome results, 4th of the 2017 UCI Gravity Team ranking, Florent 3rd at the 2016 worlds, Marine 4th, the French team select four of our riders for the 2017 world championship !
It is very hard for a small team as we are, budget is more than tight, and everything have to be calculated, but we are also a kind of family with solid spirit and friendship, that is really helpful. We are really happy to be able to pursue with all those talented riders.”

Team leader, Florent Payet (31), current European Champion, will ride a newly built 29’’ Mondraker Summum. Baptiste Pierron (24) 15th of the 2017 world cup overall show that Amaury wasn’t the only “Pierron’s”, he is ready to go evn further. Marine Cabirou (21), 2015 Junior World Champion, 2016 European Champion, she is committed to stay at the top of women ranking, after a nice podium in Vallnord last year, she is working hard to be regular at top level. Last, Kevin Marry (20) and Antoine Pierron (19, third member of that rather fast familly) were in the top league juniors, they both have a really strong potential and should perform very well in elite. We will also continue with Thomas Denizot on the 4X Pro Tour and help a few national riders as well as new, yet unseen, young riders, stay tuned.

We want to thanks all our fellow partners, it is pretty difficult nowadays to have partnership for so long time, height years with Mondraker (Frames), fifth season with SR Suntour (Suspensions), ten years (!) with Formula (Brakes), seven years with Kenny Racing (Riders Kits as well as Helmets and Goggles in 2018).

In addition, RaceFace will provide the drive train, Reverse Components bars and stems, Shovel chain guides, Crankbrothers will manage the pedals, ODI for the grips and we will still have custom SDG saddles and seatposts.

Last, our long-term supporters Pedros (Tools, Lub & Clean), Novyparts (Chassis setup), Cyrpeo Bike Shop and Julien our friend from TchoukTV remain as solid added values.

Finaly we are happy to announce a new partnership with Schwalbe (Tires) and HXR Components (Custom Parts).

We cannot wait for the season to kick off, see you all in Losinj… !

I cant wait to see Payet on that 29er - the guy is an animal and with a big bike there is no doubt he will go faster.

I should have added him to the forum comments about potential new winners in 2018...oh hang maybe i did already.
Shawn_Trudell 1/16/2018 2:52pm
1/16/2018 2:52pm
sspomer wrote:
Payet will ride a 29er Summum...watch out everyone! a bike that fits him. VoulVoul Racing's PR -------------- VoulVoul Racing team is delighted to confirm every riders...
Payet will ride a 29er Summum...watch out everyone! a bike that fits him. VoulVoul Racing's PR
--------------
VoulVoul Racing team is delighted to confirm every riders for 2018 season.

Team Manager, Patrice Afflatet said “So far the team have achieved awesome results, 4th of the 2017 UCI Gravity Team ranking, Florent 3rd at the 2016 worlds, Marine 4th, the French team select four of our riders for the 2017 world championship !
It is very hard for a small team as we are, budget is more than tight, and everything have to be calculated, but we are also a kind of family with solid spirit and friendship, that is really helpful. We are really happy to be able to pursue with all those talented riders.”

Team leader, Florent Payet (31), current European Champion, will ride a newly built 29’’ Mondraker Summum. Baptiste Pierron (24) 15th of the 2017 world cup overall show that Amaury wasn’t the only “Pierron’s”, he is ready to go evn further. Marine Cabirou (21), 2015 Junior World Champion, 2016 European Champion, she is committed to stay at the top of women ranking, after a nice podium in Vallnord last year, she is working hard to be regular at top level. Last, Kevin Marry (20) and Antoine Pierron (19, third member of that rather fast familly) were in the top league juniors, they both have a really strong potential and should perform very well in elite. We will also continue with Thomas Denizot on the 4X Pro Tour and help a few national riders as well as new, yet unseen, young riders, stay tuned.

We want to thanks all our fellow partners, it is pretty difficult nowadays to have partnership for so long time, height years with Mondraker (Frames), fifth season with SR Suntour (Suspensions), ten years (!) with Formula (Brakes), seven years with Kenny Racing (Riders Kits as well as Helmets and Goggles in 2018).

In addition, RaceFace will provide the drive train, Reverse Components bars and stems, Shovel chain guides, Crankbrothers will manage the pedals, ODI for the grips and we will still have custom SDG saddles and seatposts.

Last, our long-term supporters Pedros (Tools, Lub & Clean), Novyparts (Chassis setup), Cyrpeo Bike Shop and Julien our friend from TchoukTV remain as solid added values.

Finaly we are happy to announce a new partnership with Schwalbe (Tires) and HXR Components (Custom Parts).

We cannot wait for the season to kick off, see you all in Losinj… !

russthedog wrote:
I cant wait to see Payet on that 29er - the guy is an animal and with a big bike there is no doubt he will...
I cant wait to see Payet on that 29er - the guy is an animal and with a big bike there is no doubt he will go faster.

I should have added him to the forum comments about potential new winners in 2018...oh hang maybe i did already.
Is this the same HXR that does the wild shift-while-you-coast driveline?? I could probably see that being useful in certain dh scenarios.
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frampo 1/16/2018 3:28pm
1/16/2018 3:28pm
Geoff Gulevich looks like he is off Rocky Mountain as he’s on a Focus Sam





Shawn_Trudell 1/16/2018 3:33pm
1/16/2018 3:33pm


I'm not sure if this was already mentioned with all the Alchemy stuff, but it looks like Anneke Beerten is off sram. Fox suspensions, Shimano drivetrain and Enve components.

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