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pohsoonteng 12/18/2018 9:42am
12/18/2018 9:42am
Brendawg just posted his gambler for sale on instagram...
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Brian_Peterson 12/18/2018 10:04am
12/18/2018 10:04am
Maybe we can get a video at the first WC asking the pros if they mess with the fans during the silly season..
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laxguy 12/18/2018 10:06am
12/18/2018 10:06am
pohsoonteng wrote:
Brendawg just posted his gambler for sale on instagram...
didn't bother to read the 2 sentences that say its for charity?
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Hyperpower! 12/18/2018 10:18am
12/18/2018 10:18am
Suspension, brakes and crank arms are also blacked, maybe a move to FOX/Shimano?
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krabo83 12/18/2018 10:27am
12/18/2018 10:27am Edited Date/Time 12/18/2018 11:14am
Hyperpower! wrote:
Suspension, brakes and crank arms are also blacked, maybe a move to FOX/Shimano?
nope don't think so, it's just a diversion. myriam nicole has a sram shirt on in the last picture of her.
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pohsoonteng 12/18/2018 10:32am
12/18/2018 10:32am
pohsoonteng wrote:
Brendawg just posted his gambler for sale on instagram...
laxguy wrote:
didn't bother to read the 2 sentences that say its for charity?
You can still sell a bike and donate to charity regardless right? Doesn't necessarily mean the main reason is for charity... Maybe he just felt like might as well? But yea, i thought brendawg was already confirmed to scott... i dunno anything... Dizzy
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Loki87 12/18/2018 12:10pm
12/18/2018 12:10pm
pohsoonteng wrote:
Brendawg just posted his gambler for sale on instagram...
laxguy wrote:
didn't bother to read the 2 sentences that say its for charity?
pohsoonteng wrote:
You can still sell a bike and donate to charity regardless right? Doesn't necessarily mean the main reason is for charity... Maybe he just felt like...
You can still sell a bike and donate to charity regardless right? Doesn't necessarily mean the main reason is for charity... Maybe he just felt like might as well? But yea, i thought brendawg was already confirmed to scott... i dunno anything... Dizzy
As long as it´s not the proto i wouldn´t read too much into it.
This is the time these guys get new bikes anyway and there was something going on within that team and their bikes even during the season. Him riding the Gambler for Rampage with a Fox 40 was already a strange move.
They probably are getting closer to a releasing the new frame and he can finally take the new bike home to train on, so doesn´t need the old Gambler anymore.
bulletbass man 12/18/2018 12:17pm
12/18/2018 12:17pm
Brendog probably has 3 complete bikes, 2-3 extra frames, and 2 dozen wheels from last year. I’m sure Scott has no problem with him donating one to charity
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Dynamatt 12/18/2018 12:30pm
12/18/2018 12:30pm
laxguy wrote:
didn't bother to read the 2 sentences that say its for charity?
pohsoonteng wrote:
You can still sell a bike and donate to charity regardless right? Doesn't necessarily mean the main reason is for charity... Maybe he just felt like...
You can still sell a bike and donate to charity regardless right? Doesn't necessarily mean the main reason is for charity... Maybe he just felt like might as well? But yea, i thought brendawg was already confirmed to scott... i dunno anything... Dizzy
Loki87 wrote:
As long as it´s not the proto i wouldn´t read too much into it. This is the time these guys get new bikes anyway and there...
As long as it´s not the proto i wouldn´t read too much into it.
This is the time these guys get new bikes anyway and there was something going on within that team and their bikes even during the season. Him riding the Gambler for Rampage with a Fox 40 was already a strange move.
They probably are getting closer to a releasing the new frame and he can finally take the new bike home to train on, so doesn´t need the old Gambler anymore.
He raced the end of the season on the proto frame, Scott engineers probably didn’t want to strength test it on tv with rampage, like some have said. It’s an old bike with old parts he’s donating to charity. When you make money you have to give some away. Nothing strange there
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cmkneeland 12/18/2018 2:00pm
12/18/2018 2:00pm
WalterBlackman wrote:
Looks like a YT Tues or could just be the Commencal Furious, but the shock mount seems to low. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2018/12/18/7134/s1200_2FF52D4C_12FD_47C5_9C57_181DD178258C.jpg[/img]
Looks like a YT Tues or could just be the Commencal Furious, but the shock mount seems to low.
krabo83 wrote:
looks to me just like the supreme they where riding last couple seasons. they are just messing with us!!
It's probably a Pole. Anyone riding a 29er loves sitting on a nice long Pole. #trolling
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JoeyHooo 12/18/2018 4:38pm
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laxguy wrote:
didn't bother to read the 2 sentences that say its for charity?
pohsoonteng wrote:
You can still sell a bike and donate to charity regardless right? Doesn't necessarily mean the main reason is for charity... Maybe he just felt like...
You can still sell a bike and donate to charity regardless right? Doesn't necessarily mean the main reason is for charity... Maybe he just felt like might as well? But yea, i thought brendawg was already confirmed to scott... i dunno anything... Dizzy
Loki87 wrote:
As long as it´s not the proto i wouldn´t read too much into it. This is the time these guys get new bikes anyway and there...
As long as it´s not the proto i wouldn´t read too much into it.
This is the time these guys get new bikes anyway and there was something going on within that team and their bikes even during the season. Him riding the Gambler for Rampage with a Fox 40 was already a strange move.
They probably are getting closer to a releasing the new frame and he can finally take the new bike home to train on, so doesn´t need the old Gambler anymore.
He was on a Bos fork at rampage Wink
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Verbl Kint 12/18/2018 4:53pm
12/18/2018 4:53pm
Verbl Kint wrote:
May I add that, in addition to having a killer bike, the Commencal Vallnord - Riding Addiction team also just happened to be on it in...
May I add that, in addition to having a killer bike, the Commencal Vallnord - Riding Addiction team also just happened to be on it in terms of organization and strategy this year. It was pretty clear as early as the preseason that they already had a plan in mind and it was executed perfectly in 2018.

Getting Daprela and Pierron into the team was a fantastic first step. They also chose the right sponsors (SRAM and Spank, in particular) and training regimens for all their riders. Unlike other teams which were scrambling to get a 29" DH frankenbike ready to race (with retrofitted parts in some cases), Commencal was ready almost at the onset. All the riders seemed like they could come back from injuries more easily than most, and their mental game was also on point. The team, all the way down to the mechanics and physios, reportedly keep a relaxed atmosphere in the pits as well but are absolutely professional and motivated. Even some of the team members' parents are closely involved, cooking them meals and helping out with whatever.

It's not just the bike and rider when pretty much the team overall overachieved in 2018.



Maxipedia wrote:
Is it just me, or are taking a subtle shot at the Syndicate and suggesting it's not a well-run team? Also, regarding VPP, could it be...
Is it just me, or are taking a subtle shot at the Syndicate and suggesting it's not a well-run team?

Also, regarding VPP, could it be that the VPP patent expired and, since everyone could use it, Intense decided to tweak it more to their liking, without having an obligation towards Santa Cruz anymore?
No digs at the Syndicate, or any team for that matter (not sure why you got that idea).

Commencal Vallnord just slayed it last season, I bet other teams are also looking at how to emulate or top all the stuff that the Riding Addiction team did in 2018.
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metadave 12/18/2018 6:32pm
12/18/2018 6:32pm
metadave wrote:
Oh I'm sure this thread gets passed around a table or two over a few beers and a few laughs/head shakes are had while they figure...
Oh I'm sure this thread gets passed around a table or two over a few beers and a few laughs/head shakes are had while they figure out ways to mess with people who are taking it too seriously.
lister_yu wrote:
@metadave

was working with a wc team on two occasions in 2016 & 2017 and they definitly have a good laugh with it Smile
They entertain us in the summer so we give back during the off season the only way we can.
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pyromaniac 12/19/2018 12:50am
12/19/2018 12:50am
Sven_Claas wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2018/12/18/7131/s1200_Schermafbeelding_2018_12_18_om_12.52.59.jpg[/img] New bike already there! Also the guy behind Crema cycles is heavily involved with ENVE (distributing?) And he seems to be at the Commencal training...

New bike already there!

Also the guy behind Crema cycles is heavily involved with ENVE (distributing?) And he seems to be at the Commencal training camp. Commie on ENVE next year seems likely after the Chris King link with the Commencal team for next year already mentioned.



Ken Bloomer has been the european distributor of Enve for many years.
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JackRice 12/19/2018 4:16am
12/19/2018 4:16am
Rachel Pageau off Devinci after 8 years...
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Ridzwan_Aziz 12/19/2018 7:02am
12/19/2018 7:02am
Bruni n illes ride santa cruz equipped hope part for 2019.
Gwin go back spesh. Atherton fam go norco.
Recce go trek. Atwill out propain.
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metadave 12/19/2018 7:56am
12/19/2018 7:56am
Ridzwan_Aziz wrote:
Bruni n illes ride santa cruz equipped hope part for 2019.
Gwin go back spesh. Atherton fam go norco.
Recce go trek. Atwill out propain.

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Broken_spoke.photo 12/19/2018 8:12am
12/19/2018 8:12am
Ridzwan_Aziz wrote:
Bruni n illes ride santa cruz equipped hope part for 2019.
Gwin go back spesh. Atherton fam go norco.
Recce go trek. Atwill out propain.
Others than the classic american grammar, nothing except Athertons and Reece makes sense. Gwen never to return to the big S and Bruni and Iles confirmed on specialized for at least another year
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Tanner_Carl 12/19/2018 8:50am
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Ridzwan_Aziz wrote:
Bruni n illes ride santa cruz equipped hope part for 2019.
Gwin go back spesh. Atherton fam go norco.
Recce go trek. Atwill out propain.
Broken_spoke.photo wrote:
Others than the classic american grammar, nothing except Athertons and Reece makes sense. Gwen never to return to the big S and Bruni and Iles confirmed...
Others than the classic american grammar, nothing except Athertons and Reece makes sense. Gwen never to return to the big S and Bruni and Iles confirmed on specialized for at least another year
Everyone already knows that Gwin will be on KHS next year
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cmkneeland 12/19/2018 11:12am
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Ridzwan_Aziz wrote:
Bruni n illes ride santa cruz equipped hope part for 2019.
Gwin go back spesh. Atherton fam go norco.
Recce go trek. Atwill out propain.
Bruni n illes ride santa cruz equipped hope part for 2020

Fixed it for you
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ck85 12/19/2018 2:04pm
12/19/2018 2:04pm
Atwill and crew onto Orange for 2019
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12/19/2018 2:05pm
Factory or Dirt racing?
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ck85 12/19/2018 2:12pm
12/19/2018 2:12pm
Primoz wrote:
Factory or Dirt racing?
Does Dirt exist anymore? As a frame supplier instead of propain
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raozaki 12/20/2018 2:22am
12/20/2018 2:22am
ck85 wrote:
Atwill and crew onto Orange for 2019
A german site recently reported that they've been bugging Cube for Infos after which they've confirmed that they signed "a young Brit" and a Frenchie.
That would kinda fit the bill for Atwill.
And seeing that Rudy Cabirou left Devinci he might be the Frenchie?
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Holditflat_mitch 12/20/2018 1:27pm
12/20/2018 1:27pm
These guys are lapping up the attention of this thread I’m sure of it haha
SkipSkovhugger 12/21/2018 2:48am
12/21/2018 2:48am Edited Date/Time 12/21/2018 2:53am
This was just posted on the YT Facebook page:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1922440511138629&id=1454359…

"Farewell - Aaron Gwin
“Thank you for three glorious years of World Cup Racing, historic firsts, epic victories and a lot of lessons learned. Demonstrating that YT can succeed on a global stage, proving doubters wrong and establishing the YT MOB on the circuit. Thank you for the good times Aaron & Neko!

Now is the time to go back to the core and take the gained knowledge to our roots. Pass it on to the next generation, identify the next Young Talents and redefine the rules once again. Let the journey begin!”

- Markus Flossmann, CEO, YT Industries"

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Landjonz 12/21/2018 2:48am
12/21/2018 2:48am


new video from the YT MOB.....

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