2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors

dolface wrote:

Couple of tidbits from the latest Wyn TV; Atwill and Dak both looking for gigs next year. (Also is it just the camera angle/armor or does...

Couple of tidbits from the latest Wyn TV; Atwill and Dak both looking for gigs next year.
(Also is it just the camera angle/armor or does Bruni look massive next to Wyn?)

stedaly87 wrote:

If Dakota Norton leaves Davinci any fancy Mark Wallace to go there in replacement? Could Atherton racing take another Elite rider, their bikes are going public...

If Dakota Norton leaves Davinci any fancy Mark Wallace to go there in replacement?

Could Atherton racing take another Elite rider, their bikes are going public with the sale of shares. Surly they will want that bike on podiums next year? It would be a though ask to put it all on Rachel’s shoulders given how strong the woman’s field is and that’s she’s coming back to racing?

Also someone has to give Jamie Edmondson a ride for next year after his awesome results.

TamiJean wrote:

Crowd funding is not going public. Seems like they are just trying to get their business infrastructure going

stedaly87 wrote:

CrowdCube they have set up is selling shares in the business at £11 a share? Is that not different to crowd funding?? But technicalities aside, my...

CrowdCube they have set up is selling shares in the business at £11 a share? Is that not different to crowd funding?? But technicalities aside, my point is a bike getting podiums is going to get more investment than one that’s not, Surly? Would they not want to get someone in who can get them?

TamiJean wrote:

Crowd funding is not going public. Seems like they are just trying to get their business infrastructure going

stedaly87 wrote:

CrowdCube they have set up is selling shares in the business at £11 a share? Is that not different to crowd funding?? But technicalities aside, my...

CrowdCube they have set up is selling shares in the business at £11 a share? Is that not different to crowd funding?? But technicalities aside, my point is a bike getting podiums is going to get more investment than one that’s not, Surly? Would they not want to get someone in who can get them?

thingswelike wrote:

It's not 'public' because you can't sell the shares. It's a bit like being a member of an organisation. You only monetize the shares if the...

It's not 'public' because you can't sell the shares. It's a bit like being a member of an organisation. You only monetize the shares if the company gets sold, or does go public.

stedaly87 wrote:

😂😂😂 mate apologies for misusing terminology, I’m not an investment banker, and this is a team rumours thread. I don’t care what the technical terminology is...

😂😂😂 mate apologies for misusing terminology, I’m not an investment banker, and this is a team rumours thread. I don’t care what the technical terminology is or the in’s and outs. They are asking for money from people to invest in their bike company are they not?

Would a bike that’s getting a podiums and wins be something that people would would want to give money to? Rather than one that’s not?? Or even just people buying the bike? Given that Gee and Charlie aren’t getting them and Rach might have it tough next year.

So my point and the one that I stated and the one that’s relevant to this page, would they not want a top rider to get podiums to make the bike more sellable and to gain more interest in the investment thing they are doing?

stedaly87 wrote:

😂😂😂 mate apologies for misusing terminology, I’m not an investment banker, and this is a team rumours thread. I don’t care what the technical terminology is...

😂😂😂 mate apologies for misusing terminology, I’m not an investment banker, and this is a team rumours thread. I don’t care what the technical terminology is or the in’s and outs. They are asking for money from people to invest in their bike company are they not?

Would a bike that’s getting a podiums and wins be something that people would would want to give money to? Rather than one that’s not?? Or even just people buying the bike? Given that Gee and Charlie aren’t getting them and Rach might have it tough next year.

So my point and the one that I stated and the one that’s relevant to this page, would they not want a top rider to get podiums to make the bike more sellable and to gain more interest in the investment thing they are doing?

thingswelike wrote:

The funding period will be well over by then (in fact I think it's already funded). So I guess it depends on whether some of the...

The funding period will be well over by then (in fact I think it's already funded).
So I guess it depends on whether some of the money was meant to be for a top rider, or as they stated themselves it was for the in-house equipment needed to start production-proper.

Personally, I don't think we'll see them sign anyone big this coming year. I think they have enough outgoings as it is and they'll see this as a long-term project with a slow-build.

The way Rachel is talking, she's gutted to miss these races, so hopefully no retirement plans and she can get some more wins to keep the brand talked about.

Brian_Peterson wrote:

I've seen that before, too... But, Santa Cruz might be giving her enough to keep her going and to keep her from signing with another team...

millsr4 wrote:

That sounds like quite the speculation...

Kerikeri wrote:

Bruni mentioned on the Vital post race Podcast that Greg Minaar was moving to Andora for the winter(?) and that they had business together. Interesting, as...

Bruni mentioned on the Vital post race Podcast that Greg Minaar was moving to Andora for the winter(?) and that they had business together. Interesting, as you'd think the training would be better in South Africa.

Shiftay_Robbay wrote:

I would assume there is better riding in Andorra than SA tho for the sake of training

puddings wrote:

Possibly also the way Covid lockdown was run in SA meant no outdoor training for a long time period and it was strictly enforced. I suspect...

Possibly also the way Covid lockdown was run in SA meant no outdoor training for a long time period and it was strictly enforced. I suspect that Andorra rules are slightly easier regarding outdoor exercise (even after periods of 100% lockdown)

dolface wrote:

Couple of tidbits from the latest Wyn TV; Atwill and Dak both looking for gigs next year. (Also is it just the camera angle/armor or does...

Couple of tidbits from the latest Wyn TV; Atwill and Dak both looking for gigs next year.
(Also is it just the camera angle/armor or does Bruni look massive next to Wyn?)

Verbl Kint wrote:

Also from WynTV: • Dante Silva might end up in Canyon next year • Privateer Jamie Edmondson should get snapped up next season • Matt Walker...

Also from WynTV:

• Dante Silva might end up in Canyon next year
• Privateer Jamie Edmondson should get snapped up next season
• Matt Walker to get an energy drink sponsor (more tongue in cheek but certainly possible)
• Minnaar will train even more in the summer (or winter, if he really is going to Andorra)

DiogoBrancoDH! wrote:

Atwill move to GT....

stedaly87 wrote:

If Dakota Norton leaves Davinci any fancy Mark Wallace to go there in replacement? Could Atherton racing take another Elite rider, their bikes are going public...

If Dakota Norton leaves Davinci any fancy Mark Wallace to go there in replacement?

Could Atherton racing take another Elite rider, their bikes are going public with the sale of shares. Surly they will want that bike on podiums next year? It would be a though ask to put it all on Rachel’s shoulders given how strong the woman’s field is and that’s she’s coming back to racing?

Also someone has to give Jamie Edmondson a ride for next year after his awesome results.

rafaelbratz wrote:

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Philip_Rossetti wrote:

That means literally nothing... come on

stedaly87 wrote:

If Dakota Norton leaves Davinci any fancy Mark Wallace to go there in replacement? Could Atherton racing take another Elite rider, their bikes are going public...

If Dakota Norton leaves Davinci any fancy Mark Wallace to go there in replacement?

Could Atherton racing take another Elite rider, their bikes are going public with the sale of shares. Surly they will want that bike on podiums next year? It would be a though ask to put it all on Rachel’s shoulders given how strong the woman’s field is and that’s she’s coming back to racing?

Also someone has to give Jamie Edmondson a ride for next year after his awesome results.

rafaelbratz wrote:

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rtclark wrote:

Finn to Davinci

Big Bird wrote:

Home coming. Or is there still an East West Canada thing?

rtclark wrote:

Finn to Davinci

Big Bird wrote:

Home coming. Or is there still an East West Canada thing?

rtclark wrote:

Finn to Davinci

Big Bird wrote:

Home coming. Or is there still an East West Canada thing?

metadave wrote:

The east/west beefs in Canada is what kind of donairs are the best, Halifax vs Mediterranean and whether shredded cheese on fries and gravy counts as...

The east/west beefs in Canada is what kind of donairs are the best, Halifax vs Mediterranean and whether shredded cheese on fries and gravy counts as poutine. It doesn't.

Big Bird wrote:

Home coming. Or is there still an East West Canada thing?

metadave wrote:

The east/west beefs in Canada is what kind of donairs are the best, Halifax vs Mediterranean and whether shredded cheese on fries and gravy counts as...

The east/west beefs in Canada is what kind of donairs are the best, Halifax vs Mediterranean and whether shredded cheese on fries and gravy counts as poutine. It doesn't.

bulletbass man wrote:

The gravy is what makes a poutine. Anything else is just fries with gravy and cheese curd.

kevroberts wrote:

Not sure if anything has been confirmed on this yet... friend of a friend (tenuous, I know) was at descend hammsterly on Friday (Danny’s bike park...

Not sure if anything has been confirmed on this yet... friend of a friend (tenuous, I know) was at descend hammsterly on Friday (Danny’s bike park for those not in the know) and apparently his mechanic, presumably he means Scott Mears was riding a Cube bike.