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Broken_spoke.photo 12/6/2018 11:34am
12/6/2018 11:34am
joshparsons87 wrote:
How did the Marin rumor start? There's been so much in defense of it, is it based on any kind of actual evidence? Just curious as...
How did the Marin rumor start? There's been so much in defense of it, is it based on any kind of actual evidence? Just curious as the idea of DH riders with such pedigree as the Athertons going to a brand that currently doesn't even have a DH bike is pretty wild.
Definitely started by somebody looking to get us off the trail of their Aurums. The Marin definitely does have enough High Speed Pivot points for them, Especially with the lack of a third jockey wheel.
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TamiJean 12/6/2018 1:15pm
12/6/2018 1:15pm
On Richies latest Story he was offloading some Yeti Kit. Could be nothing or could be something.
Broken_spoke.photo 12/6/2018 8:05pm
12/6/2018 8:05pm
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, Kate Courtney doesn't have the specialized logo on her World Champs jersey. Could be something, Could be nothing...
Brock_Fisher 12/6/2018 8:39pm
12/6/2018 8:39pm
Broken_spoke.photo wrote:
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, Kate Courtney doesn't have the specialized logo on her World Champs jersey. Could be something, Could be nothing...
Nah she's got both. If you look at other photos you will see just the rainbow jersey in some and the specialized rainbow jersey in others. She only follows specialized and Scott bikes so I'm sure its safe to assume come the new year we will see an announcement.
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bikertom 12/6/2018 10:43pm
12/6/2018 10:43pm
Broken_spoke.photo wrote:
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, Kate Courtney doesn't have the specialized logo on her World Champs jersey. Could be something, Could be nothing...
In XC circles it’s a known ‘fact’ that she’s going to Scott. No announcement yet but Annika Langvad is confirmed for 2019 Kate is not, so it might be true. Personally, I think it’s a huge mistake from Specialized to let her go...
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jimmypop 12/7/2018 5:32am
12/7/2018 5:32am
With Jenny Rissveds focusing on getting well, I'm sure they could offer KC a very attractive contract.
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Primoz 12/7/2018 12:32pm
12/7/2018 12:32pm
I need that bike.

Regarding Kate, could they be waiting to see out the Fast Life series before making an announcement? Or the new year, whichever comes later.
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steveperry 12/7/2018 12:34pm
12/7/2018 12:34pm
Is this a printed bike? I know Pole is into the sustainability aspects of aluminum ... the shot on instagram looks like the bike is printed not formed alu tubes?
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steveperry 12/7/2018 12:37pm
12/7/2018 12:37pm Edited Date/Time 12/7/2018 12:44pm
Broken_spoke.photo wrote:
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, Kate Courtney doesn't have the specialized logo on her World Champs jersey. Could be something, Could be nothing...
bikertom wrote:
In XC circles it’s a known ‘fact’ that she’s going to Scott. No announcement yet but Annika Langvad is confirmed for 2019 Kate is not, so...
In XC circles it’s a known ‘fact’ that she’s going to Scott. No announcement yet but Annika Langvad is confirmed for 2019 Kate is not, so it might be true. Personally, I think it’s a huge mistake from Specialized to let her go...
I thought the Kate move was confirmed by Kate...which is why I have been confused by the Fast Life series with Finn. Seems like those have come out rather frequently for what most mtb series are typically released.

Edit: maybe not. Can’t find where I thought I saw it.
baronKanon 12/7/2018 12:45pm
12/7/2018 12:45pm
steveperry wrote:
Is this a printed bike? I know Pole is into the sustainability aspects of aluminum ... the shot on instagram looks like the bike is printed...
Is this a printed bike? I know Pole is into the sustainability aspects of aluminum ... the shot on instagram looks like the bike is printed not formed alu tubes?
CNC'd halves bonded and bolted together. Using 7075 aluminium, which is stiffer than 6000 of 7005, but cannot be welded. Awesome concept enabling carbon-like control over where the material is put, with high tolerances. In addition, there are possibilities for alterations as required, as they are not bound by molds. Want a Machine myself, but it is unfortunately priced like a premium carbon frame, which I am not too happy about forking out. The geometry is awesome, as I have an Evolink (normal welded, similar geo) myself. Leigh Johnson had some great results on his Machine the last season.
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bikertom 12/7/2018 12:52pm
12/7/2018 12:52pm Edited Date/Time 12/7/2018 12:53pm
steveperry wrote:
I thought the Kate move was confirmed by Kate...which is why I have been confused by the Fast Life series with Finn. Seems like those have...
I thought the Kate move was confirmed by Kate...which is why I have been confused by the Fast Life series with Finn. Seems like those have come out rather frequently for what most mtb series are typically released.

Edit: maybe not. Can’t find where I thought I saw it.
I don't know, I haven't read/heard from her I was just listening to some podcast.

Redbull pushed the Fast Life out at once on Redbull TV but strangely, they are just putting them on their YouTube channel one by one. They uploaded the 6th episode today but I watched all seven over a month ago. Smile
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BJobs69 12/7/2018 1:02pm
12/7/2018 1:02pm
Levizbrown wrote:
Rachel’s all over Instagram w the polygon team
C1audio wrote:
Yup, also with Sam Pilgrim. Rachel to Haibike?!
Athertons will be on Merida. A new DH Bike will be built.
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bikertom 12/7/2018 1:06pm
12/7/2018 1:06pm
Primoz wrote:
I need that bike. Regarding Kate, could they be waiting to see out the Fast Life series before making an announcement? Or the new year, whichever...
I need that bike.

Regarding Kate, could they be waiting to see out the Fast Life series before making an announcement? Or the new year, whichever comes later.
Fast Life series 'ended' at the beginning of November when they posted all episodes at once on Redbull TV

Fast Life Series
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chrisjohnson22 12/7/2018 1:17pm
12/7/2018 1:17pm
Cannondale and Rocky cutting their EWS teams for 2019.
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baronKanon 12/7/2018 1:19pm
12/7/2018 1:19pm
chrisjohnson22 wrote:
Cannondale and Rocky cutting their EWS teams for 2019.
have you read earlier posts?
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Broken_spoke.photo 12/7/2018 2:30pm
12/7/2018 2:30pm
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Cannondale and Rocky cutting their EWS teams for 2019.
baronKanon wrote:
have you read earlier posts?
Rocky Mountain signed their RM/RF Canadian special team for two years this year.
As for cannondale, I was watching some older episodes of the Santa Cruz syndicate, and Ratboy had two junior riders following him around during track walk and practice. Something tells me that he and those two will be the new Cannondale free ride/enduro team
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steveperry 12/7/2018 7:14pm
12/7/2018 7:14pm
Brook teasing us?!?!?

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bhoops 12/8/2018 1:07am
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Based on his hat it seems as though Reece will be wearing a Monster lid next season?
bsykesphoto 12/8/2018 3:02am
12/8/2018 3:02am
steveperry wrote:
Brook teasing us?!?!? [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2018/12/07/7048/s1200_942F42DA_4E1B_4948_96F4_A74273E4C141.jpg[/img]
Brook teasing us?!?!?

That's Jacks' brother Bruce
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Euan_Mackenzie 12/8/2018 2:50pm
12/8/2018 2:50pm
Syndicate on Raceface next year? It could also be someone else’s bike, or that they’re just testing (but this also means 29” DH rims from RF), but Fox own RF and already sponsor the Syndicate so it could make sense...

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Robin_Schaub 12/8/2018 3:59pm
12/8/2018 3:59pm Edited Date/Time 12/8/2018 4:00pm
Euan_Mackenzie wrote:
Syndicate on Raceface next year? It could also be someone else’s bike, or that they’re just testing (but this also means 29” DH rims from RF)...
Syndicate on Raceface next year? It could also be someone else’s bike, or that they’re just testing (but this also means 29” DH rims from RF), but Fox own RF and already sponsor the Syndicate so it could make sense...

„The one and only production V10 29 in the world“ as stated in @wearelusty‘s (SCB Australia) post on Instagram.

Do your research!
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Lacanuck24 12/8/2018 4:00pm
12/8/2018 4:00pm
Euan_Mackenzie wrote:
Syndicate on Raceface next year? It could also be someone else’s bike, or that they’re just testing (but this also means 29” DH rims from RF)...
Syndicate on Raceface next year? It could also be someone else’s bike, or that they’re just testing (but this also means 29” DH rims from RF), but Fox own RF and already sponsor the Syndicate so it could make sense...

Looks like the stock XO1 build from the website.
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harm0n20 12/8/2018 6:57pm
12/8/2018 6:57pm
Connor Fearon's latest Instagram shows his Operator fitted with some Deity bits. Pretty solid addition to the roster!
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Bergsmannen 12/8/2018 11:53pm
12/8/2018 11:53pm
jimmypop wrote:
With Jenny Rissveds focusing on getting well, I'm sure they could offer KC a very attractive contract.
Jenny is trying to put together her own team for 2019. She won this years national championship so she is getting better and better.
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pimpin gimp 12/9/2018 12:43am
12/9/2018 12:43am
Euan_Mackenzie wrote:
Syndicate on Raceface next year? It could also be someone else’s bike, or that they’re just testing (but this also means 29” DH rims from RF)...
Syndicate on Raceface next year? It could also be someone else’s bike, or that they’re just testing (but this also means 29” DH rims from RF), but Fox own RF and already sponsor the Syndicate so it could make sense...

Given that the syndicate are the flagship for Santa Cruz, and that Santa Cruz make their own carbon wheels, it’s pretty unlikely that they’ll be using RF wheels.
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krabo83 12/9/2018 5:12am
12/9/2018 5:12am
Euan_Mackenzie wrote:
Syndicate on Raceface next year? It could also be someone else’s bike, or that they’re just testing (but this also means 29” DH rims from RF)...
Syndicate on Raceface next year? It could also be someone else’s bike, or that they’re just testing (but this also means 29” DH rims from RF), but Fox own RF and already sponsor the Syndicate so it could make sense...

production v10 x01 kit as many before have stated.
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bsykesphoto 12/9/2018 4:13pm
12/9/2018 4:13pm
Looks like Greg Minnaar has a new sponsorship deal with a hair clipper company Grinning


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