This is likely more trolling, but Remi seems to be saying his new frame sponsor doesn't have a true DH bike in their lineup here. Maybe...
This is likely more trolling, but Remi seems to be saying his new frame sponsor doesn't have a true DH bike in their lineup here. Maybe Evil? Aggy left and I haven't seen them pick up anyone else.
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me because I just raced juniors, and that's nothing, but that was just crazy. I got so many offers, and one big offer from my most favorite team, I always wanted to be with them. SRAM said they're interested and the one special team asked me, and it was so hard to decide what I'm going to do, but I just realized that it's not the right time to go with them and I wanted to stay with SRAM."
reading between the lines a non-sram sponsored major team with an opening..... hmmmmm wonder who that could have been?
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me...
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me because I just raced juniors, and that's nothing, but that was just crazy. I got so many offers, and one big offer from my most favorite team, I always wanted to be with them. SRAM said they're interested and the one special team asked me, and it was so hard to decide what I'm going to do, but I just realized that it's not the right time to go with them and I wanted to stay with SRAM."
reading between the lines a non-sram sponsored major team with an opening..... hmmmmm wonder who that could have been?
Hmm....let´s see. It´s gotta be a team that has been long established and not one of those changing names and banners every three years. It has to also present some sort of value outside of their product to be considered a great team and not just a great bicycle company. Something like the Syndicate, Nukeproof or MS Racing? All have great loyalty to their riders, great management and a seemingly good team atmosphere.
I think the Syndicate would be THE team for a lot of racers.
Any other suggestions?
Holy shit yes. Shimano is bigger in components and fox has moto/offroad etc. but in mtb I’d be willing to bet they have the biggest market share of anyone.
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me...
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me because I just raced juniors, and that's nothing, but that was just crazy. I got so many offers, and one big offer from my most favorite team, I always wanted to be with them. SRAM said they're interested and the one special team asked me, and it was so hard to decide what I'm going to do, but I just realized that it's not the right time to go with them and I wanted to stay with SRAM."
reading between the lines a non-sram sponsored major team with an opening..... hmmmmm wonder who that could have been?
Hmm....let´s see. It´s gotta be a team that has been long established and not one of those changing names and banners every three years. It has...
Hmm....let´s see. It´s gotta be a team that has been long established and not one of those changing names and banners every three years. It has to also present some sort of value outside of their product to be considered a great team and not just a great bicycle company. Something like the Syndicate, Nukeproof or MS Racing? All have great loyalty to their riders, great management and a seemingly good team atmosphere.
I think the Syndicate would be THE team for a lot of racers.
Any other suggestions?
Syndicate was my obvious guess (especially with the departure of Loris), [edit: plus with her longevity on YT, it would make sense, it seems like Syndicate is looking for riders for longer term commitments]
Nukeproof / CRC runs SRAM & RS so it couldn't be them (her comment about staying with SRAM leads me to assume that team she's alluding to a team without them as a sponsor)
Tegan Cruz is one to watch. He won't be riding world cups yet (he's 15) but there is probably a very good reason why a big team snagged him this early. This kid will be going places.
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me...
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me because I just raced juniors, and that's nothing, but that was just crazy. I got so many offers, and one big offer from my most favorite team, I always wanted to be with them. SRAM said they're interested and the one special team asked me, and it was so hard to decide what I'm going to do, but I just realized that it's not the right time to go with them and I wanted to stay with SRAM."
reading between the lines a non-sram sponsored major team with an opening..... hmmmmm wonder who that could have been?
Hmm....let´s see. It´s gotta be a team that has been long established and not one of those changing names and banners every three years. It has...
Hmm....let´s see. It´s gotta be a team that has been long established and not one of those changing names and banners every three years. It has to also present some sort of value outside of their product to be considered a great team and not just a great bicycle company. Something like the Syndicate, Nukeproof or MS Racing? All have great loyalty to their riders, great management and a seemingly good team atmosphere.
I think the Syndicate would be THE team for a lot of racers.
Any other suggestions?
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me...
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me because I just raced juniors, and that's nothing, but that was just crazy. I got so many offers, and one big offer from my most favorite team, I always wanted to be with them. SRAM said they're interested and the one special team asked me, and it was so hard to decide what I'm going to do, but I just realized that it's not the right time to go with them and I wanted to stay with SRAM."
reading between the lines a non-sram sponsored major team with an opening..... hmmmmm wonder who that could have been?
Hmm....let´s see. It´s gotta be a team that has been long established and not one of those changing names and banners every three years. It has...
Hmm....let´s see. It´s gotta be a team that has been long established and not one of those changing names and banners every three years. It has to also present some sort of value outside of their product to be considered a great team and not just a great bicycle company. Something like the Syndicate, Nukeproof or MS Racing? All have great loyalty to their riders, great management and a seemingly good team atmosphere.
I think the Syndicate would be THE team for a lot of racers.
Any other suggestions?
I thought about that as well.
Then ignored it because who in their right mind would consider voluntarily joining them, right?!
Seriously though, it´s not impossible at all. It would really make a lot more sense to decline their offer at this point in time, as they´re kinda known to be a rather success driven team, at least in years prior. Probably not the best environment for a young rider to learn the ropes and Vali seems to make her career choices very tentatively and prefer letting things grow organically.
oh good catch, but they run SRAM/RS as well, so if the interpretation of her comment about "staying with SRAM" means the team in question doesn't run SRAM, it would rule Specialized out.
oh good catch, but they run SRAM/RS as well, so if the interpretation of her comment about "staying with SRAM" means the team in question doesn't...
oh good catch, but they run SRAM/RS as well, so if the interpretation of her comment about "staying with SRAM" means the team in question doesn't run SRAM, it would rule Specialized out.
They're running Ohlins, and I'm not sure if they are even sponsored by SRAM, as I seem to recall that they were blacking out some of the SRAM logos on their cranks in the 2019 season.
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me...
Vali interview on PB:
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me because I just raced juniors, and that's nothing, but that was just crazy. I got so many offers, and one big offer from my most favorite team, I always wanted to be with them. SRAM said they're interested and the one special team asked me, and it was so hard to decide what I'm going to do, but I just realized that it's not the right time to go with them and I wanted to stay with SRAM."
reading between the lines a non-sram sponsored major team with an opening..... hmmmmm wonder who that could have been?
Hmm....let´s see. It´s gotta be a team that has been long established and not one of those changing names and banners every three years. It has...
Hmm....let´s see. It´s gotta be a team that has been long established and not one of those changing names and banners every three years. It has to also present some sort of value outside of their product to be considered a great team and not just a great bicycle company. Something like the Syndicate, Nukeproof or MS Racing? All have great loyalty to their riders, great management and a seemingly good team atmosphere.
I think the Syndicate would be THE team for a lot of racers.
Any other suggestions?
oh good catch, but they run SRAM/RS as well, so if the interpretation of her comment about "staying with SRAM" means the team in question doesn't...
oh good catch, but they run SRAM/RS as well, so if the interpretation of her comment about "staying with SRAM" means the team in question doesn't run SRAM, it would rule Specialized out.
They're running Ohlins, and I'm not sure if they are even sponsored by SRAM, as I seem to recall that they were blacking out some of...
They're running Ohlins, and I'm not sure if they are even sponsored by SRAM, as I seem to recall that they were blacking out some of the SRAM logos on their cranks in the 2019 season.
ah that's right, they don't officially support them
Edit: They do ship to Canada!
"Last year was super exciting. I got so many offers that I didn't really expect that people would be interested in me because I just raced juniors, and that's nothing, but that was just crazy. I got so many offers, and one big offer from my most favorite team, I always wanted to be with them. SRAM said they're interested and the one special team asked me, and it was so hard to decide what I'm going to do, but I just realized that it's not the right time to go with them and I wanted to stay with SRAM."
reading between the lines a non-sram sponsored major team with an opening..... hmmmmm wonder who that could have been?
I think the Syndicate would be THE team for a lot of racers.
Any other suggestions?
Nukeproof / CRC runs SRAM & RS so it couldn't be them (her comment about staying with SRAM leads me to assume that team she's alluding to a team without them as a sponsor)
Then ignored it because who in their right mind would consider voluntarily joining them, right?!
Seriously though, it´s not impossible at all. It would really make a lot more sense to decline their offer at this point in time, as they´re kinda known to be a rather success driven team, at least in years prior. Probably not the best environment for a young rider to learn the ropes and Vali seems to make her career choices very tentatively and prefer letting things grow organically.
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