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dubiousdesigns 1/4/2020 11:10am
1/4/2020 11:10am
So.... I notice not many people are talking about the headroom created by George leaving GT...

My money's on another enduro rider, maybe even one that can do both disciplines REALLY well.
stringbean 1/4/2020 11:39am
1/4/2020 11:39am
dubiousdesigns wrote:
So.... I notice not many people are talking about the headroom created by George leaving GT... My money's on another enduro rider, maybe even one that...
So.... I notice not many people are talking about the headroom created by George leaving GT...

My money's on another enduro rider, maybe even one that can do both disciplines REALLY well.
Throw Eddie on a dual discipline team with Wyn and Martin hitting all the world cups and EWS's
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trex84 1/4/2020 1:48pm
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C-LION wrote:
The best screenshot I was able to take from the Canyon Sender. It definitely looks like they are rolling on big wheels. Full Fox suspension (49...
The best screenshot I was able to take from the Canyon Sender. It definitely looks like they are rolling on big wheels. Full Fox suspension (49 in the front and a DHX2 in the back). I personally do not see major changes on the frame or on the linkage. So either Canyon only did minor changes or the FMD crew is still running the race version from last year which has been modified to run 29er wheels. ...but the paint job looks sick in my opinion, love it!

Remark: Canyon posted a teaser yesterday and hinted an announcement on January 17. I assume that they will introduce the updated or new version of the Sender on this day.

Was anyone able to take a closer screenshot?



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Canyon were testing 29” version of the bike after Leogang, I’m pretty sure I posted it on here then but got lazy so here’s a link...
Canyon were testing 29” version of the bike after Leogang, I’m pretty sure I posted it on here then but got lazy so here’s a link to a German page that shows it.

There must be a new slightly tweaked bike on the way as even last season Troy and go we’re still running vivid shocks something that you couldn’t even buy after the deluxe came out the year prior.

https://prime-mountainbiking.de/canyon-sender-prototyp-leogang-pid30185/

C-LION wrote:
Tks for your inputs. I am aware of this article. So bottom line I do not expect any major changes to the frame and linkage design...
Tks for your inputs. I am aware of this article. So bottom line I do not expect any major changes to the frame and linkage design. The bike has been introduced in 2016, but still looks like a modern DH bike - also in terms of the geometry. Mostly likely they only modified the bike to run 29er wheels. It will be interesting to see if they keep the current 27.5 version or if they will only offer a big-wheeled version.
I would say that with Troy Brosnan riding 27.5 wheels they would still make that wheel size available on market
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ducky1988 1/4/2020 3:13pm
1/4/2020 3:13pm
C-LION wrote:
The best screenshot I was able to take from the Canyon Sender. It definitely looks like they are rolling on big wheels. Full Fox suspension (49...
The best screenshot I was able to take from the Canyon Sender. It definitely looks like they are rolling on big wheels. Full Fox suspension (49 in the front and a DHX2 in the back). I personally do not see major changes on the frame or on the linkage. So either Canyon only did minor changes or the FMD crew is still running the race version from last year which has been modified to run 29er wheels. ...but the paint job looks sick in my opinion, love it!

Remark: Canyon posted a teaser yesterday and hinted an announcement on January 17. I assume that they will introduce the updated or new version of the Sender on this day.

Was anyone able to take a closer screenshot?



peecee wrote:
Canyon were testing 29” version of the bike after Leogang, I’m pretty sure I posted it on here then but got lazy so here’s a link...
Canyon were testing 29” version of the bike after Leogang, I’m pretty sure I posted it on here then but got lazy so here’s a link to a German page that shows it.

There must be a new slightly tweaked bike on the way as even last season Troy and go we’re still running vivid shocks something that you couldn’t even buy after the deluxe came out the year prior.

https://prime-mountainbiking.de/canyon-sender-prototyp-leogang-pid30185/

C-LION wrote:
Tks for your inputs. I am aware of this article. So bottom line I do not expect any major changes to the frame and linkage design...
Tks for your inputs. I am aware of this article. So bottom line I do not expect any major changes to the frame and linkage design. The bike has been introduced in 2016, but still looks like a modern DH bike - also in terms of the geometry. Mostly likely they only modified the bike to run 29er wheels. It will be interesting to see if they keep the current 27.5 version or if they will only offer a big-wheeled version.
Having seen the bike I can confirm that it is running a 26 rear 29 front. It really aids in corners and the steep stuff. They are calling it "Billy Ray Cyrus" geometry. In all seriousness though I can neither confirm, or deny, that it has wheels.
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Big Bird 1/4/2020 4:32pm
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ducky1988 wrote:
Having seen the bike I can confirm that it is running a 26 rear 29 front. It really aids in corners and the steep stuff. They...
Having seen the bike I can confirm that it is running a 26 rear 29 front. It really aids in corners and the steep stuff. They are calling it "Billy Ray Cyrus" geometry. In all seriousness though I can neither confirm, or deny, that it has wheels.
From that photo angle it looks more like 26 front and 29 rear. Much more appropriate to a proper mullet.
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metadave 1/4/2020 4:42pm
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ducky1988 wrote:
Having seen the bike I can confirm that it is running a 26 rear 29 front. It really aids in corners and the steep stuff. They...
Having seen the bike I can confirm that it is running a 26 rear 29 front. It really aids in corners and the steep stuff. They are calling it "Billy Ray Cyrus" geometry. In all seriousness though I can neither confirm, or deny, that it has wheels.
Big Bird wrote:
From that photo angle it looks more like 26 front and 29 rear. Much more appropriate to a proper mullet.
Its true, 27.5 is semi casual at best. The jeans Friday of wheel sizes.
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JamesOliver 1/4/2020 5:22pm
1/4/2020 5:22pm


Does this help confirm that Ed Master is off Pivot? Presumably it was Eds hardtail and he's given it to his mate now that he's no longer with Pivot, looks like the guy has actually been riding it for a few months if you look back through his posts.
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brash 1/4/2020 7:23pm
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ed's been selling a couple of his phoenix's lately.

Moir had a big intense garage sale too, same with Graves selling anything with a "S" on it.

Wouldn't surprise me if he moved on.
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dirtbeard 1/4/2020 9:43pm
1/4/2020 9:43pm
brash wrote:
ed's been selling a couple of his phoenix's lately. Moir had a big intense garage sale too, same with Graves selling anything with a "S" on...
ed's been selling a couple of his phoenix's lately.

Moir had a big intense garage sale too, same with Graves selling anything with a "S" on it.

Wouldn't surprise me if he moved on.
Their hardly going to ride last years bike when repin for their companies. New year new bikes sell the old ones for some cash perks of the job. Anyways its the 5th already and bugger all news just me chewing through mobile data on holiday
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The-Hoff 1/4/2020 10:15pm
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JamesOliver wrote:
View this post on Instagram loving the new wheels! huge big thanks to @bernard_kerr and @edmasters from @pivot_cyclesusa for helping out and donating this bike for...


Does this help confirm that Ed Master is off Pivot? Presumably it was Eds hardtail and he's given it to his mate now that he's no longer with Pivot, looks like the guy has actually been riding it for a few months if you look back through his posts.
Eddie is confirmed NOT off Pivot, he was just fucking with everyone.
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Shawn_Trudell 1/4/2020 10:51pm
1/4/2020 10:51pm
dubiousdesigns wrote:
So.... I notice not many people are talking about the headroom created by George leaving GT... My money's on another enduro rider, maybe even one that...
So.... I notice not many people are talking about the headroom created by George leaving GT...

My money's on another enduro rider, maybe even one that can do both disciplines REALLY well.
stringbean wrote:
Throw Eddie on a dual discipline team with Wyn and Martin hitting all the world cups and EWS's
That would be a really, really cool team. Don't forget Noga too, she raced DH worlds.
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metadave 1/4/2020 11:14pm
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Moir to GT
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barryjenson 1/4/2020 11:24pm
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Moir racing enduro

New canyon is a fair bit different the junior is on the old bike in the insta clips

Looks to be like 29 f 27.5 rear on the new one
dannbryant 1/5/2020 2:40am
1/5/2020 2:40am Edited Date/Time 1/5/2020 2:41am
Moir to Focus HAHA @mattstaggsvisuals Instagram
ArchiRaph 1/5/2020 2:49am
1/5/2020 2:49am Edited Date/Time 1/5/2020 4:20am
Lewis Buchanan on Nukeproof!
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iceman2058 1/5/2020 6:39am
1/5/2020 6:39am
Sadly, BK's A1 dream came to a screeching halt at the 11th hour:

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sharpy212 1/5/2020 6:44am
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👆🏼 Great team rumour! 🤔
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jp.gales 1/5/2020 7:33am
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From Tahnee’s insta story. How come there hasn’t been an official announcment?
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jp.gales 1/5/2020 7:36am
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jp.gales wrote:
From Tahnee’s insta story. How come there hasn’t been an official announcment?
Sorry photo didn’t upload initially
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iceman2058 1/5/2020 8:42am
1/5/2020 8:42am
jp.gales wrote:
From Tahnee’s insta story. How come there hasn’t been an official announcment?
The news about FMD on Canyon was accidentally leaked by British Cycling (who listed the new sponsor on the profile page on their site already), so with the cat out of the bag, Tahnee is apparently starting to share some stuff. They still plan to make the official announcement on the date originally scheduled (which has yet to occur).
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Reg54 1/5/2020 9:30am
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Greg Callaghan to race EWS 2020 on Atherton Bikes.

Think about it, makes complete sense.
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Zuestman 1/5/2020 10:04am
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Brage Vestavik off of MS Mondraker according to IG.
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barryjenson 1/5/2020 10:21am
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Reg54 wrote:
Greg Callaghan to race EWS 2020 on Atherton Bikes.

Think about it, makes complete sense.
Not happening
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willsmooth18 1/5/2020 11:07am
1/5/2020 11:07am
I place a bet on Commençal/Vallnord becoming Commençal/Öhlins with Vink onboard.
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Shawn_Trudell 1/5/2020 11:40am
1/5/2020 11:40am
willsmooth18 wrote:
I place a bet on Commençal/Vallnord becoming Commençal/Öhlins with Vink onboard.
I thought Ohlins doesnt sponsor athletes? Do they sponsor racing teams?
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rumoristic_16 1/5/2020 12:52pm
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willsmooth18 wrote:
I place a bet on Commençal/Vallnord becoming Commençal/Öhlins with Vink onboard.
Shawn_Trudell wrote:
I thought Ohlins doesnt sponsor athletes? Do they sponsor racing teams?
you are right, they do not sponsor athletes nor teams. ohlins handles it the same as in MotoGP, Ralley or other motorsports where all teams/athletes have to buy the suspension components.
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Primoz 1/5/2020 12:55pm
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AFAIK they only sold their product in motorsport but they saw that is not possible with MTB and they do sponsor specialized. They must have some sort of an agreement in order for specialized to run their logos. They cover the sram logos on the drivetrain.
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Fantaman 1/5/2020 12:55pm
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willsmooth18 wrote:
I place a bet on Commençal/Vallnord becoming Commençal/Öhlins with Vink onboard.
Shawn_Trudell wrote:
I thought Ohlins doesnt sponsor athletes? Do they sponsor racing teams?
Öhlins never sponsors they only support athletes & teams that wanna run their suspension products,it's this way how Öhlins business model operates for over 40 years that professional athletes & teams are paying Öhlins ,Even a view years back when Dirt Magazine was at their HQ in Stockholm they don't want to talk about sponsorship.

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rumoristic_16 1/5/2020 1:03pm
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Primoz wrote:
AFAIK they only sold their product in motorsport but they saw that is not possible with MTB and they do sponsor specialized. They must have some...
AFAIK they only sold their product in motorsport but they saw that is not possible with MTB and they do sponsor specialized. They must have some sort of an agreement in order for specialized to run their logos. They cover the sram logos on the drivetrain.
same counts for MTB, specialized factory racing might get the suspension for "free" because of the hugh OEM deal they have with Öhlins.

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