2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors

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Broken_spoke.photo 12/29/2020 5:59pm
12/29/2020 5:59pm
Seems like Zink isn’t too happy about leaving YT. Maybe he was dropped. His latest insta post was very blunt and didn’t even tag them.
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bulletbass man 12/29/2020 7:49pm
12/29/2020 7:49pm
Broken_spoke.photo wrote:
Seems like Zink isn’t too happy about leaving YT. Maybe he was dropped. His latest insta post was very blunt and didn’t even tag them.
Always figured this past contract was part of the Separating of us distribution deal but that’s pure speculation on my part. Can’t wait to see what zink rides next
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Karabuka 12/29/2020 11:01pm
12/29/2020 11:01pm
Primoz wrote:
Supposedly they were selling the Hope kit they were given basically for profit. Something along those lines was touted at the time, but I don't have...
Supposedly they were selling the Hope kit they were given basically for profit. Something along those lines was touted at the time, but I don't have any in depth knowledge about it.
From what I remember it was due to breach of contract, they were supposed to attend some Hope promotional event, didn't show up claiming the rider supposed to go was sick and went riding at home instead... I can't find anything related to what happened on the internet though...
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Sir HC 12/29/2020 11:57pm
12/29/2020 11:57pm
Think it was Rachel that was supposed to be at a Hope Women's event, then was seen in a instagram story that was posted by Gee? Very silly move to disrespect your sponsors.
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othello 12/30/2020 3:22am
12/30/2020 3:22am
Sina Frei off Ghost bikes for 2021.
gredolgor 12/30/2020 3:52am
12/30/2020 3:52am
Karabuka wrote:
He is thanking devinci but not unior so to nobodies surprise seems like he is staying with the home team [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2020/12/29/10240/s1200_Screenshot_20201229_215433_Instagram.jpg[/img]
He is thanking devinci but not unior so to nobodies surprise seems like he is staying with the home team
So what will be Unior team riding?
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trainboy17 12/30/2020 4:34am
12/30/2020 4:34am
Vali to giant?
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666Shifty 12/30/2020 4:43am
12/30/2020 4:43am
gredolgor wrote:
So what will be Unior team riding?
I heard that they like light and tuned bikes...
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Philip_Rossetti 12/30/2020 8:07am
12/30/2020 8:07am
dolface wrote:
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy...
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you)

He is off cube officialy!
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Brian_Peterson 12/30/2020 8:09am
12/30/2020 8:09am
dolface wrote:
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy...
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you)

Definitely seems to read like he's moving to something new...
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pinkrobe 12/30/2020 8:12am
12/30/2020 8:12am
dolface wrote:
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy...
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you)

Philip_Rossetti wrote:
He is off cube officialy!
Is that pretty much everyone off Cube then? I was thinking that he and Barelli were going to be riding together???
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chasewarner2 12/30/2020 8:30am
12/30/2020 8:30am
Broken_spoke.photo wrote:
Seems like Zink isn’t too happy about leaving YT. Maybe he was dropped. His latest insta post was very blunt and didn’t even tag them.
bulletbass man wrote:
Always figured this past contract was part of the Separating of us distribution deal but that’s pure speculation on my part. Can’t wait to see what...
Always figured this past contract was part of the Separating of us distribution deal but that’s pure speculation on my part. Can’t wait to see what zink rides next
I wonder if Zink will go to Pyga since his brother is the US distributor. They currently don't have a DH bike, but it doesn't mean they couldn't develop one with Zink.
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saskskier 12/30/2020 8:42am
12/30/2020 8:42am
dolface wrote:
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy...
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you)

Brian_Peterson wrote:
Definitely seems to read like he's moving to something new...
In his latest Youtube video posted this morning, the first thing he says is "this is my last day riding a Cube bike".
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Mugatu 12/30/2020 8:43am
12/30/2020 8:43am
Loris and Vali will go to Commencal
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chasewarner2 12/30/2020 8:50am
12/30/2020 8:50am
stoic_machine wrote:
Lew Buchanan going to NS bikes and DVO suspension
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[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2020/12/29/10232/s1200_A840D2E5_1F5C_4A26_9517_07E34CCCF112.jpg[/img]

Wonder if it could he could be going to Vitus? In his QA video he said he won't be on a team, he will be solo again for 2021.
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stoic_machine 12/30/2020 8:50am
12/30/2020 8:50am
dolface wrote:
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy...
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you)

Brian_Peterson wrote:
Definitely seems to read like he's moving to something new...
He broke 5 frames shooting that big edit he brought out his year. I'd say yeah, he's ready to move on.
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Zuestman 12/30/2020 9:14am
12/30/2020 9:14am
Anneke staying on Specialized
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Brian_Peterson 12/30/2020 9:31am
12/30/2020 9:31am
dolface wrote:
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy...
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you)

Brian_Peterson wrote:
Definitely seems to read like he's moving to something new...
stoic_machine wrote:
He broke 5 frames shooting that big edit he brought out his year. I'd say yeah, he's ready to move on.
Moving to KHS with Mitch? LOL
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rugbyred 12/30/2020 9:32am
12/30/2020 9:32am
stoic_machine wrote:
He broke 5 frames shooting that big edit he brought out his year. I'd say yeah, he's ready to move on.
Do you have proof of this? Would love to know if that’s true. Same for how many frames other pro’s break in a season. Yes, I know, everything breaks (I have broken almost every frame I’ve owned).
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JayDawger 12/30/2020 9:42am
12/30/2020 9:42am
I think Vali is going to Trek... AndrewShandro liked her post so who knows. They are going to have a large team if true.
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clem-mk 12/30/2020 10:10am
12/30/2020 10:10am
stoic_machine wrote:
He broke 5 frames shooting that big edit he brought out his year. I'd say yeah, he's ready to move on.
rugbyred wrote:
Do you have proof of this? Would love to know if that’s true. Same for how many frames other pro’s break in a season. Yes, I...
Do you have proof of this? Would love to know if that’s true. Same for how many frames other pro’s break in a season. Yes, I know, everything breaks (I have broken almost every frame I’ve owned).
Hm it sounds rumor too? He rides big stuffs but not "to flat" stuffs, more technical and steep gaps imo. Crashing or stopping in trees doesn't count right?
bikeparkmemes 12/30/2020 10:11am
12/30/2020 10:11am
dolface wrote:
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy...
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you)

Off to a Bellingham brand...
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Verbl Kint 12/30/2020 10:12am
12/30/2020 10:12am
Cam Zink closes a chapter of his life which included 2 Rampage 2nd place finishes, 2 Guinness world records, mainstream media+tv appearances (uncommon for mountain bikers, tbh), and handling sales for what was then a nascent, but rapidly growing, gravity mtb brand in the USA.

With all the riders YT has let go in the last couple of years (including unceremoniously dropping Gwin), in addition to recent moves to become more corporate, one hopes that the admiration they enjoyed as a brand will not be totally erased.

Frankly, I think it will now be more difficult for YT to convince a top DH or FR rider to sign with them in the future.
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metadave 12/30/2020 10:31am
12/30/2020 10:31am
stoic_machine wrote:
He broke 5 frames shooting that big edit he brought out his year. I'd say yeah, he's ready to move on.
rugbyred wrote:
Do you have proof of this? Would love to know if that’s true. Same for how many frames other pro’s break in a season. Yes, I...
Do you have proof of this? Would love to know if that’s true. Same for how many frames other pro’s break in a season. Yes, I know, everything breaks (I have broken almost every frame I’ve owned).
Has anyone else here seen the stuff he's riding in person in Squamish and area? I looked at a few of the lines this summer when I was there and I'm not surprised. I only rode one of them and it neither had the speed or amplitude Remy is able to accomplish. In fact I'm pretty sure I looked like an old man with a walker cross a Walmart parking lot compared to Remy, we were doing different sports on that line.

Not saying he did or didn't break any frames, I just don't doubt it
Broken_spoke.photo 12/30/2020 11:12am
12/30/2020 11:12am
My humble guesses for some of the switches happening this year.
Remy to Forbiden, they need a pro that Hucks more than races. Will produce sick video content close to home. Better for development of new bikes too.
Mitch will go somewhere unexpected not KHS
Vali to specialized, possible since they don’t have a female racer and she’s fast AF
I can’t really see Zink going to specialized unless they plan to release a new dedicated free ride bike and make the status available everywhere, not just the top 9 stores.
Angel Suarez to commencal 100%, likely
Loris, who knows at this point.
Dany to cube, confirmed? Refer to earlier posts about his mechanic riding one at descend bike park.
East coast pinner Max Beaupre another unexpected team, was supported by yeti national for 2020
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Maxipedia 12/30/2020 11:20am
12/30/2020 11:20am
”Unceremoniously dropping Gwin”??? As far as I can remember, dude went his own way, to form a team like he desired. It's not like when the Celtics sent Isaiah Thomas to the Cavs, after he worked his b̶u̶t̶t̶ hip off and sacrificed everythng for his team...

I am curious about what they will be doing too, but let's not turn Gwin into a martyr of MTB free agency, when he's quite the opposite, with probably more power than any other rider at that certain point.

Mx
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trex84 12/30/2020 12:00pm
12/30/2020 12:00pm
dolface wrote:
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy...
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you)

literally the second sentence...."our relationship has come to an end" hahaha
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metadave 12/30/2020 12:27pm
12/30/2020 12:27pm
dolface wrote:
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rémy...
Remy off of Cube? (It reads like he is, but could also just be a thank-you)

trex84 wrote:
literally the second sentence...."our relationship has come to an end" hahaha
Maybe cube just thinks they're on a break.
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C-LION 12/30/2020 12:53pm
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Re: MucOff Commencal - I have a slight feeling that they will be on Öhlins next year. For Öhlins this could be a huge deal and a boost for their business.

Commencal 100% is already on Fox and I would be very surprised to see them move on.

Furthermore, there is one thing which really stands out when looking at their current line-up: All or at least most of their bikes are now also available with Öhlins suspension.

Let’s wait and see...time will tell.
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