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WTB has new mud tires.
Kenda also has a new mud tire I saw in Taipei called the Gran Mudda. Maybe a shootout needs to happen between the Verdict Mud, Gran Mudda, Maxxis' Wet Scream, Schwalbe's Dirty Dan, and more.
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In other news, link below pretty much confirms GT has been experimenting with different CSU's for their forks. Wyn's bike clearly has a reduced offset.
https://www.ambmag.com.au/gallery/bike-check-wyn-masters-gt-force-at-th…
i find this chart interesting for reference as to when their stuff has been updated: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimano#Mountain_bike_groupsets
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We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with SCOTT DH Factory with Marine Cabirou, Dean Lucas and Florent Payet. We will be their exclusive helmet partner for the whole season.
Some of you may have already spotted Marine, Dean and Flo riding with the BLUEGRASS Legit Carbon as we’ve run intense testing prior to announcing the partnership. For us it’s vital that pilots feel perfectly safe and confident, as the helmet should free your mind as soon as you put it on.
We are looking forward to the first World Cup Race in Maribor next week. Stay tuned all season long, as the team will use different graphics for every race!
Marine Cabirou: "I'm really happy of BLUEGRASS joining the team! The Legit Carbon Helmet is comfortable and light, look is awesome and we will add our own touch with Monkey's Sauce support."
Dean Lucas: "Really happy to be joining up with BLUEGRASS this season! Such a comfortable helmet that fits with our SCOTT goggles so well, everyone seems really excited to work alongside us and we will have really unique helmet designs.”
Florent Payet: “Stoked to ride with BLUEGRASS helmets, their experience brings us a perfect race oriented helmet, light and with an amazing comfort!”
Patrice Afflatet (Team manager): “Awesome to have BLUEGRASS on board, a dynamic team of passionate people, solid products, what else would you want?”
Ulysse Daessle (BLUEGRASS): “It’s a great pleasure to team up with SCOTT DH Factory. We share the same love of racing and dedication to the sport. We are stoked to see that the helmets suit them perfectly and we are exited to see the team perform this season and beyond.”
The Legit Carbon will be worn by 4 World Cups Teams this season: SCOTT DH Factory, Polygon UR, Norco Factory Racing and Insyncracing.
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With just over a week to go before the first round of the 2019 DH World Cup, the COMMENCAL VALLNORD DH Team unveil their new colours.
The 27th and 28th of this month sees the first round on WC circuit which will be held in Maribor, Slovenia. This will be the perfect opportunity for the team to reveal their new look!
This season, the team includes Amaury Pierron, Myriam Nicole, Rémi Thirion, Thibaut Daprela plus Thibaut and Gaëtan Ruffin. Amongst their new partners this year are ENVE brand of components, who will equip the bikes with wheels and handlebars, whilst BELL will provide the helmets.
After a good build-up to another summer of racing, the team is ready to do battle and it sure promises to include breathtaking action. Last years World Cup winner Amaury Pierron will have a lot to do to retain his accolades this year and managing the pressure of defending his plate of N ° 1 plate will be a new experience for him. Just like Thibaut Daprela in the junior category. We definitely have confidence in them!
Unfortunately for Myriam Nicole, the injury to her foot just days before the first major meeting of the season will slow her down for some time. For sure she will miss a few months of competition but her teammates can count on her to support them at the beginning of the season and fingers and toes crossed we will she her in her new colours at some point in 2019.
While waiting for the start of the World Cup, enjoy the shiny new SUPREME DHs and the all new team look!
https://youtu.be/rJU9aGzh8fQ
https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/PIT-BITS-iXS-Cup-Maribor,12334…
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