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depeche4 12/26/2019 10:11pm
12/26/2019 10:11pm
Mondraker finally has a 29er full enduro bike. Wonder if they will have a factory team or go as a frame sponsor
like they do with MS? I know they have some local Spanish guys, but with such a big name (for a small brand)
I am waiting for them unleash at team.
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brash 12/26/2019 10:13pm
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trailfurnace wrote:
Matt Jones’ contract is up this year...
Is he resigning or leaving Marin?
He must have done some good deals because in the last month he’s bought a house and a Porsche gt3. Good on him.
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Big Bird 12/26/2019 10:17pm
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trailfurnace wrote:
Matt Jones’ contract is up this year...
Is he resigning or leaving Marin?
He seems happy enough and is throwing a lot of money at Marin bike projects. I'd guess he's resigned.
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cmkneeland 12/27/2019 5:17am
12/27/2019 5:17am
trailfurnace wrote:
Matt Jones’ contract is up this year...
Is he resigning or leaving Marin?
brash wrote:
He must have done some good deals because in the last month he’s bought a house and a Porsche gt3. Good on him.
He's a youtuber now. Following the money. Dropped by Fox, and ends up on Haibike dirtjumping emachines.
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Tanner_Carl 12/27/2019 8:24am
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David9180 wrote:
Jubal Davis off Yeti

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6irZFnDVTS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Tanner_Carl wrote:
With RR potentially leaving, it looks to be Neer's team heading into 2020. On a similar note, does anyone remember why Duncan Nason was released mid-season...
With RR potentially leaving, it looks to be Neer's team heading into 2020.

On a similar note, does anyone remember why Duncan Nason was released mid-season last year?
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Why do you think that Richie is potentially leaving Yeti?
Pure speculation from earlier on in the thread, at the end of 2017 he resigned with Yeti for "X" number of years. Fun to throw shite at the wall and see what sticks eh?

Rude to Mongoose to fill Akrigg's spot.
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dolface 12/27/2019 9:58am
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Shawn_Trudell wrote:
Noga Korem done with GT
So who does that leave on GT? Martin and Wynn?
RiderMikeCheck1 12/27/2019 11:16am
12/27/2019 11:16am
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Sofia Gomez Villafane off Pivot/Stans XC. She had some good results domestically last year, will be interesting to see what’s next going into the Olympic year...
Sofia Gomez Villafane off Pivot/Stans XC. She had some good results domestically last year, will be interesting to see what’s next going into the Olympic year. I’m not sure what the selection process is for Argentina but I think she is probably a sure pick.

Re: The fmd Insta post - I didn’t read that as royal racing but as British royalty, hence Peaty.
Earlier my comment about Pivot downsizing their sponsored athlete roster was debunked as false... however, it's apparent Pivot is slashing riders from CX, MTB (XC) and looks like Ed Masters leaving too. So, my original statement that they're likely pulling back rider sponsorship in 2020 appears to be true. That said, there may be a barrage of new rider signings on Jan 1. Seems doubtful though.

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Rob_Allcoat 12/27/2019 2:19pm
12/27/2019 2:19pm
trailfurnace wrote:
Matt Jones’ contract is up this year...
Is he resigning or leaving Marin?
Staying 1000%
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Rob_Allcoat 12/27/2019 2:21pm
12/27/2019 2:21pm
trailfurnace wrote:
Matt Jones’ contract is up this year...
Is he resigning or leaving Marin?
brash wrote:
He must have done some good deals because in the last month he’s bought a house and a Porsche gt3. Good on him.
cmkneeland wrote:
He's a youtuber now. Following the money. Dropped by Fox, and ends up on Haibike dirtjumping emachines.
Not dropped, his choice, and he is very much a full time rider still,

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Shawn_Trudell 12/27/2019 2:25pm
12/27/2019 2:25pm Edited Date/Time 12/27/2019 2:27pm
And I think Joey Foresta. Hes 18 now so possibly stepping into Senior/pro.

Makes me wonder if they're clearing room for another athlete or athletes or if the program is in real trouble. I think Martin with his skills and results and Wyn with his style and social media work are both super marketable.

I think I recall reading the Cannondale/GT were in big financial trouble again or perhaps that dorel was in trouble financially. I could see that making sense with the fire sale happening with GT, mongoose dropping athletes and rumors of Cannondale closing down their racing programs.
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BHowell 12/27/2019 3:21pm
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Shawn_Trudell wrote:
And I think Joey Foresta. Hes 18 now so possibly stepping into Senior/pro. Makes me wonder if they're clearing room for another athlete or athletes or...
And I think Joey Foresta. Hes 18 now so possibly stepping into Senior/pro.

Makes me wonder if they're clearing room for another athlete or athletes or if the program is in real trouble. I think Martin with his skills and results and Wyn with his style and social media work are both super marketable.

I think I recall reading the Cannondale/GT were in big financial trouble again or perhaps that dorel was in trouble financially. I could see that making sense with the fire sale happening with GT, mongoose dropping athletes and rumors of Cannondale closing down their racing programs.
Dorel said its bike line was doing awesome and closed the year strong as a total company.

If riders are getting the axe, it isn't for legit financial reasons...
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watchcwgo 12/27/2019 3:36pm
12/27/2019 3:36pm
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long travel sales aren’t even in the same galaxy as those 3 segments. In the US, especially now with Marco on transition, you MIGHT see one single Jekyll at a big enduro event. GTs are even fewer, I probably see more propains at a BME race than GT.
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metadave 12/27/2019 3:57pm
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watchcwgo wrote:
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long...
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long travel sales aren’t even in the same galaxy as those 3 segments. In the US, especially now with Marco on transition, you MIGHT see one single Jekyll at a big enduro event. GTs are even fewer, I probably see more propains at a BME race than GT.
I see quite a few jekylls on the BC Enduro/CNES scene, more than some other companys, and a growing number of GT's as well. I feel the last 5 years have been flat for them but both may be shaking their budget/weird bike name in Canada at least. The habit in particular is a super fun bike, if a bit more cookie cutter than previous offerings.
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Verbl Kint 12/27/2019 4:10pm
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Is Veronika Widmann's contact up or is she getting new sponsors? She was 3rd overall this season.



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91001 12/27/2019 4:50pm
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watchcwgo wrote:
Catherine Pendrel saying “thanks” to Orbea, who have been long time sponsors of the Luna/Clif team. Doesn’t say either is leaving but could mean something.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6lXyZxl7ft/?igshid=ax49c20giog3
Clif will be on Specialized for 2020. Katka is already racing a Crux in the CXWC.
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watchcwgo 12/27/2019 5:01pm
12/27/2019 5:01pm
watchcwgo wrote:
Catherine Pendrel saying “thanks” to Orbea, who have been long time sponsors of the Luna/Clif team. Doesn’t say either is leaving but could mean something.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6lXyZxl7ft/?igshid=ax49c20giog3
91001 wrote:
Clif will be on Specialized for 2020. Katka is already racing a Crux in the CXWC.
I was wondering about the crux! Good tip!
bermslapper69 12/27/2019 6:20pm
12/27/2019 6:20pm
watchcwgo wrote:
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long...
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long travel sales aren’t even in the same galaxy as those 3 segments. In the US, especially now with Marco on transition, you MIGHT see one single Jekyll at a big enduro event. GTs are even fewer, I probably see more propains at a BME race than GT.
On the east coast I see far more GT and Cannondale at the ESC enduro/DH races. Almost to the point where they out populate trek/specialized/giant etc
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depeche4 12/27/2019 7:12pm
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watchcwgo wrote:
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long...
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long travel sales aren’t even in the same galaxy as those 3 segments. In the US, especially now with Marco on transition, you MIGHT see one single Jekyll at a big enduro event. GTs are even fewer, I probably see more propains at a BME race than GT.
bermslapper69 wrote:
On the east coast I see far more GT and Cannondale at the ESC enduro/DH races. Almost to the point where they out populate trek/specialized/giant etc
Heard that Cannondale is going to MEC here in Canada, not sure if that is true. I know when Intense went that route (leaving OGC) it did not go great and now they are doing the online thing.
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watchcwgo 12/27/2019 7:32pm
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watchcwgo wrote:
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long...
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long travel sales aren’t even in the same galaxy as those 3 segments. In the US, especially now with Marco on transition, you MIGHT see one single Jekyll at a big enduro event. GTs are even fewer, I probably see more propains at a BME race than GT.
bermslapper69 wrote:
On the east coast I see far more GT and Cannondale at the ESC enduro/DH races. Almost to the point where they out populate trek/specialized/giant etc
Makes sense. Is mtn creek still using gts for rentals? from memory they did for awhile.

In the Rocky mtn region, it’s a pretty even mix. Probably just as many pivots as yetis, etc.
Christian_Jurkowski 12/27/2019 7:59pm
12/27/2019 7:59pm
Reed Boggs is off trek according to his Instagram and Johnny salido said in his insta he has a new frame sponsor for 2020. Could transition be dropping salido and getting Boggs?
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metadave 12/27/2019 10:13pm
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watchcwgo wrote:
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long...
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long travel sales aren’t even in the same galaxy as those 3 segments. In the US, especially now with Marco on transition, you MIGHT see one single Jekyll at a big enduro event. GTs are even fewer, I probably see more propains at a BME race than GT.
bermslapper69 wrote:
On the east coast I see far more GT and Cannondale at the ESC enduro/DH races. Almost to the point where they out populate trek/specialized/giant etc
depeche4 wrote:
Heard that Cannondale is going to MEC here in Canada, not sure if that is true. I know when Intense went that route (leaving OGC) it...
Heard that Cannondale is going to MEC here in Canada, not sure if that is true. I know when Intense went that route (leaving OGC) it did not go great and now they are doing the online thing.
Can confirm Cannondale is at MEC, but they were already at REI in the US and sporting life in Canada so it doesn't seem like something out of the blue. I guess they're replacing Ghost

I'd be interested in seeing home many Intense's OGC was actually selling per season. I've seen high end shops with maybe 10-15 frames and bikes in store. Having worked at a very small shop in new Brunswick, ordering a single carbine frame was like pulling teeth even though there wasn't an intense dealer in a few 100km and I'm sure that was pretty standard around the country for shops that couldn't afford to have "dealer" status by ordering a fleet of bikes. Having seen Dunbars past selection and a few other shops like Calgary cycle or bow over the years since, it was still usually an order type of deal with enough stocked bikes to be the local dealer. And they always just seemed to be a second color choice to Santa Cruz.

MEC seems stocks every model, built and size their big stores, the Calgary store has 120 built in that store. The amount of bikes at their stores suggests that that partnership isn't hurting intense in anyway. The new Primer was in their stores the week it was announced. I know I've seen far more of their trail bikes in southern Alberta than I saw 4 years ago.

Same for ghost, who ever saw those before in Canada? They seem to be everywhere for the time being.
trailfurnace 12/28/2019 1:30am
12/28/2019 1:30am Edited Date/Time 12/28/2019 1:37am
Eliott Lapotre thanks Commencal. doesn't specifically mention leaving, but says "Fresh Start"

"⚡️ fresh start ⚡️
5 great years full of experience riding bikes @commencalbikes -
Thank you for everything, and for trusting me in my projects 😃
Best of POV of the best moments to spend with my #commencal bikes, on steep slopes
Thank you for these unforgettable memories ..🇺🇸🇨🇦🇫🇷 "
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6iwUGHiIk2/
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barryjenson 12/28/2019 1:32am
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Think outside the box regarding FMD/syndicate 📦
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JoeyHooo 12/28/2019 3:48am
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trailfurnace wrote:
Eliott Lapotre thanks Commencal. doesn't specifically mention leaving, but says "Fresh Start" "⚡️ fresh start ⚡️ 5 great years full of experience riding bikes @commencalbikes -...
Eliott Lapotre thanks Commencal. doesn't specifically mention leaving, but says "Fresh Start"

"⚡️ fresh start ⚡️
5 great years full of experience riding bikes @commencalbikes -
Thank you for everything, and for trusting me in my projects 😃
Best of POV of the best moments to spend with my #commencal bikes, on steep slopes
Thank you for these unforgettable memories ..🇺🇸🇨🇦🇫🇷 "
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6iwUGHiIk2/
Going on an American brand with two letters I can only say 😅
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LLLLL 12/28/2019 10:06am
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watchcwgo wrote:
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long...
Cannondale has a lot of $$$$ tied up in road (EF), XC (CFR) and CX (cannondale/cyclocross world). I think it’s safe to say that their long travel sales aren’t even in the same galaxy as those 3 segments. In the US, especially now with Marco on transition, you MIGHT see one single Jekyll at a big enduro event. GTs are even fewer, I probably see more propains at a BME race than GT.
There bb are far to high on the jeckel
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frampo 12/28/2019 10:30am
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Darren Berrecloth is off canyon, looked like some big freeriders are moving on with Nico and Andreu


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stringbean 12/28/2019 10:45am
12/28/2019 10:45am
Reed Boggs, off Trek
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