2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors

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willsmooth18 2/4/2021 1:28pm
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Any chance that is Tom van Steenbergen's Hyper? The fact that the Michelin tire is on the right makes me think he is with TVS who...
Any chance that is Tom van Steenbergen's Hyper? The fact that the Michelin tire is on the right makes me think he is with TVS who is also sponsored by TLD and Monster.

Just a thought.
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Isn't TvS a Smith rider and not using Oakley? Goggle on helmet are Oakleys.
No mention of it on his IG, nor Smith neither Oakley in fact. Few months ago he weared 100% goggles.
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raozaki 2/5/2021 12:00am
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Not sure if this has been posted. But in Zinks latest IG story he made a quick mention of his bike then moved the camera away...
Not sure if this has been posted. But in Zinks latest IG story he made a quick mention of his bike then moved the camera away. Got this photo here. I’m assuming it’s an old Hyper bike he’s riding??

mwolpin wrote:
Any chance that is Tom van Steenbergen's Hyper? The fact that the Michelin tire is on the right makes me think he is with TVS who...
Any chance that is Tom van Steenbergen's Hyper? The fact that the Michelin tire is on the right makes me think he is with TVS who is also sponsored by TLD and Monster.

Just a thought.
Pretty sure TvS is sponsored by x-Fusion whereas there are Marzocchi forks on the bike pictured.
And Zink ist sponsored by Marzocchi so that would be his bike.
bulletbass man 2/5/2021 4:55am
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That's the thing, it may only be an isolated case on video, but it is obviously in their vocabulary and happens more often than we see...
That's the thing, it may only be an isolated case on video, but it is obviously in their vocabulary and happens more often than we see.

Now, before everyone gets hot and bothered, we've all said stuff that we regret and would look back and say, "WTF was I thinking." However, we're not in the public eye like Cam and others. And if no one calls him out now, it can happen again....and again....

That's it and all I'll say on the topic. But I will definitely look at Cam a bit more differently after what was shared in this thread.
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Being in the public eye as a professional athlete comes with simple responsibilities around decency. You don’t have to be the perfect role model, you just...
Being in the public eye as a professional athlete comes with simple responsibilities around decency. You don’t have to be the perfect role model, you just have to be a decent person.

Besides this terrible incident, he has posted videos of driving recklessly (cutting double yellows, swerving around people in blind corners) in his Porsche on a known deadly local road for cyclist and motorcyclist.

My opinion on the topic is that it needs addressing by his sponsors, bike media, etc. Definitely not a role model for any kids in the sport. Probably not the forum for this so I’ll end it there.
Agreed. I couldn’t care one bit about the “bashing” of previous sponsors. Most people have had a job that didn’t work out well and I don’t think people owe much of anything once a company is no longer signing your checks.

But nothing is cool about reckless driving or the use of slurs. And a huge difference between making a poor decision in a moment and actively broadcasting stupid behavior bound to have negative effects on others.

Still have respect for zink. Seems to be a guy who’s pretty genuine especially when it comes to his crew. But a little self reflection and personal growth would serve him well.
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Primoz 2/5/2021 5:45am
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If every single company you worked for is really really bad, regardless if they're not paying your checks anymore or not, what's more likely to be the issue, all the companies or you (it's a general you, not 'bulletbass man' you)? Some people can get over negative experiences working for certain companies even without dragging them through the mud.
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dd 2/5/2021 6:05am
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Primoz wrote:
If every single company you worked for is really really bad, regardless if they're not paying your checks anymore or not, what's more likely to be...
If every single company you worked for is really really bad, regardless if they're not paying your checks anymore or not, what's more likely to be the issue, all the companies or you (it's a general you, not 'bulletbass man' you)? Some people can get over negative experiences working for certain companies even without dragging them through the mud.
Exactly this. It seems like professionally he is the problem, and then add to it that socially he is problematic, and we start to get a full picture... not somebody I want to root for.
He's been in the business and public eye a long time; I mean, it's never too late, but I would guess we've seen all the "self reflection and personal growth" we're going to get - at this point any mea culpa would just look like a PR stunt.
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Verbl Kint 2/5/2021 8:13am
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Yuki Kushima's been on a Summum since 2015 but this year he joins heavy hitters Brook MacDonald and Laurie Greenland on the factory team.



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Brian_Peterson 2/5/2021 2:42pm
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Without knowing anything specific about Cam and what happened between him and previous sponsors, I will say there are plenty of companies in the bike business that are less than professional in the way they treat employees and athletes...
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Gustavo_Paolini 2/5/2021 5:09pm
2/5/2021 5:09pm
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Without knowing anything specific about Cam and what happened between him and previous sponsors, I will say there are plenty of companies in the bike business...
Without knowing anything specific about Cam and what happened between him and previous sponsors, I will say there are plenty of companies in the bike business that are less than professional in the way they treat employees and athletes...
That's just the way the world works. unfortunately most companies will look out for themselves and that's just the way it is. I know I've not been super fair to some employees in my business, just like some of them have not been fair to me.

If Cam Zink is such a bad example why are y'all following him on social media?? just to get further mad at whatever the guys does? It sounds surprising but life is so simple when you just don't pay attention/block whatever it is you don't mind, I know I don't follow anything I don't like on social media, life's already complicated. Social media is supposed to be a distraction not something to get stressed/mad about. Just my 2 cents.

BACK TO TEAM RUMORS.
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Primoz 2/6/2021 1:20am
2/6/2021 1:20am Edited Date/Time 2/6/2021 1:33am
FWIW I stopped using Instagram... 4 or 5 years ago now. It really does make life better, ignorance really is bliss. I stick to forums (because the content is better there) and of the social media, to YouTube (it actually has some replay value, unlike IG/FB where once you saw the photo and double tapped, that's it) and some groups on FB, mostly bike related. And I use 'Newsfeed eradicator' browser extension for FB to not get sucked in to the horrible feed of my 'friends'.

Regarding rumors, what info is still up in the air?

UR and Unior - Sinter, anything else?
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mwolpin 2/6/2021 7:18am
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Primoz wrote:
FWIW I stopped using Instagram... 4 or 5 years ago now. It really does make life better, ignorance really is bliss. I stick to forums (because...
FWIW I stopped using Instagram... 4 or 5 years ago now. It really does make life better, ignorance really is bliss. I stick to forums (because the content is better there) and of the social media, to YouTube (it actually has some replay value, unlike IG/FB where once you saw the photo and double tapped, that's it) and some groups on FB, mostly bike related. And I use 'Newsfeed eradicator' browser extension for FB to not get sucked in to the horrible feed of my 'friends'.

Regarding rumors, what info is still up in the air?

UR and Unior - Sinter, anything else?
Katy Winton. Not a peep from/about her.
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Edthorne 2/6/2021 7:19am
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Primoz wrote:
FWIW I stopped using Instagram... 4 or 5 years ago now. It really does make life better, ignorance really is bliss. I stick to forums (because...
FWIW I stopped using Instagram... 4 or 5 years ago now. It really does make life better, ignorance really is bliss. I stick to forums (because the content is better there) and of the social media, to YouTube (it actually has some replay value, unlike IG/FB where once you saw the photo and double tapped, that's it) and some groups on FB, mostly bike related. And I use 'Newsfeed eradicator' browser extension for FB to not get sucked in to the horrible feed of my 'friends'.

Regarding rumors, what info is still up in the air?

UR and Unior - Sinter, anything else?
There's still magnus Manson - forbidden. But I guess that's more just an announcement waiting to be made as opposed to a rumor being that he doesn't seem to be trying to hide it.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CJKMc6nB2A1/?igshid=2s4lomxvj34i


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metadave 2/6/2021 8:14pm
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Primoz wrote:
FWIW I stopped using Instagram... 4 or 5 years ago now. It really does make life better, ignorance really is bliss. I stick to forums (because...
FWIW I stopped using Instagram... 4 or 5 years ago now. It really does make life better, ignorance really is bliss. I stick to forums (because the content is better there) and of the social media, to YouTube (it actually has some replay value, unlike IG/FB where once you saw the photo and double tapped, that's it) and some groups on FB, mostly bike related. And I use 'Newsfeed eradicator' browser extension for FB to not get sucked in to the horrible feed of my 'friends'.

Regarding rumors, what info is still up in the air?

UR and Unior - Sinter, anything else?
mwolpin wrote:
Katy Winton. Not a peep from/about her.
Who's left for brands on the EWS side? BMC?
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barryjenson 2/6/2021 11:32pm
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Ews podcast strongly suggested Katy doing here own set up
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mwolpin 2/7/2021 9:13am
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Um, did anyone else get a message from a pro that we were just talking about on this thread? Their initials are in the word “CraZy.” If so, is this a joke or the real deal?
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Primoz 2/7/2021 9:36am
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Sure did.
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saskskier 2/7/2021 9:38am
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Time to dig out the popcorn?
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Primoz 2/7/2021 9:44am
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Why? The post was removed instantly, it was up just long enough for the email notifications system to pick it up and show it to us with it turned on Smile

BTW, the username is general, there is no obvious correlation with anyone, but checking out the profile (location and posting history) does make it plausible. But still, plausible is not proof.

So let's just get over it?
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willsmooth18 2/7/2021 9:46am
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Um, did anyone else get a message from a pro that we were just talking about on this thread? Their initials are in the word “CraZy.”...
Um, did anyone else get a message from a pro that we were just talking about on this thread? Their initials are in the word “CraZy.” If so, is this a joke or the real deal?
If that's a joke, the guy behind this prank have a whole lot of spare time.

My two cents it's a authentic move. And I hope so.
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mwolpin 2/7/2021 9:48am
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saskskier wrote:
Time to dig out the popcorn?
I wouldn’t go that far.

Let’s assume it’s authentic...

First, holy 26” wheels Batman! CZ is now a Vital forum member. Proof that the pros love what we talk about on the forums Smile

In all seriousness, this is a positive sign and no need to further drag his name at the moment. While not public, it’s a positive step.
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Primoz 2/7/2021 9:54am
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Now? That profile was opened in august 2010.
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mwolpin 2/7/2021 10:56am
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Primoz wrote:
Now? That profile was opened in august 2010.
Clicking on the profile name and I see that it was opened yesterday. Are you seeing something different?


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NJPA Rider 2/7/2021 2:25pm
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Any chance you guys could start a separate Cam rumors thread? Maybe this current thread can be for team rumors.
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jonkranked 2/8/2021 5:37am
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if Monster ever drops him I wonder if he'll try to get sponsored by White Claw
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cmkneeland 2/8/2021 5:45am
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mwolpin wrote:
I wouldn’t go that far. Let’s assume it’s authentic... First, holy 26” wheels Batman! CZ is now a Vital forum member. Proof that the pros love...
I wouldn’t go that far.

Let’s assume it’s authentic...

First, holy 26” wheels Batman! CZ is now a Vital forum member. Proof that the pros love what we talk about on the forums Smile

In all seriousness, this is a positive sign and no need to further drag his name at the moment. While not public, it’s a positive step.
Looks legit according to his Instagram. Definitely respect him for recognizing this and trying to make right.


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Verbl Kint 2/8/2021 7:37am
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saskskier wrote:
Time to dig out the popcorn?
The most surreal 72 hours in any team rumors thread yet. OT, definitely, but surreal nonetheless. Dizzy

It was once said that "let him who is without sin cast the first stone". The dude that said that definitely never heard of the internet. Tongue

Hope Zink gets forgiveness + peace and hope we get back on-topic.
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iceman2058 wrote:
Slopestyle news as Daryl Brown snags a ride with Whyte.
ICEMAN comin through keeping us focused! Albeit i don't know who Daryl Brown is, we're here for the rumors! Cheers!
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PJ205 2/9/2021 11:01am
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Just watched Accomplice on Netflix last night and really respected how much time and effort Zink put into making sure that Paul Basagoitia wasn't left feeling alone. Zink taking the time and effort to put that message out on his social media and make a change raised my respect for him even more. Pretty cool...

Edit: whoops, name.
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saskskier 2/9/2021 7:36pm
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saskskier wrote:
Time to dig out the popcorn?
Verbl Kint wrote:
The most surreal 72 hours in any team rumors thread yet. OT, definitely, but surreal nonetheless. :S It was once said that "let him who is...
The most surreal 72 hours in any team rumors thread yet. OT, definitely, but surreal nonetheless. Dizzy

It was once said that "let him who is without sin cast the first stone". The dude that said that definitely never heard of the internet. Tongue

Hope Zink gets forgiveness + peace and hope we get back on-topic.
Honestly, I had no idea that he had reached out to apologize (or I'm assuming that's what he did on the forum?). Based on the behaviour that had been brought up, I made an assumption that the messages were negative.

Glad to hear that he's making some positive changes. I've always been a huge fan of Zink and hope to see more big things from him in the future!
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