2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors

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SharpieMTB
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SharpieMTB 2/10/2021 6:45am
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Zink's history of bashing sponsors is well deserved. Company after company failed to hold up their ends of the deals. Felt dropped him when it was too late to get another good ride, Corsair and Evil, had to front his own travelling and etc, Hyper well LOL, and seems like YT dropped a surprise bomb on him.
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Barry 2/10/2021 9:24am
2/10/2021 9:24am
Just heard that Maribor wc1 has been cancelled anybody else have this news?
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TruckeeRiverTroll 2/10/2021 10:41am
2/10/2021 10:41am
PJ205 wrote:
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...
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.
I'm certain you mean Paul Bas (Basagoitia) right?
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Primoz 2/10/2021 1:05pm
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Barry wrote:
Just heard that Maribor wc1 has been cancelled anybody else have this news?
Don't see any murmurs in Slovenian circles for now...

There was a news article on the slovenian MTB site that they have an intent of having a race in 2023 and 2024 with DH AND XC.
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PJ205 2/10/2021 2:51pm
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TruckeeRiverTroll wrote:
I'm certain you mean Paul Bas (Basagoitia) right?
100%! My apologies on the goof up!
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jonkranked 2/10/2021 7:26pm
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PJ205 wrote:
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...
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.
hey thanks for the tip that Accomplice was on netflix, watched it during my trainer session tonight. the Paul Bas section hits home as I have a cousin that's quadriplegic from a moto accident.
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LLLLL 2/11/2021 6:45am
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SharpieMTB wrote:
Zink's history of bashing sponsors is well deserved. Company after company failed to hold up their ends of the deals. Felt dropped him when it was...
Zink's history of bashing sponsors is well deserved. Company after company failed to hold up their ends of the deals. Felt dropped him when it was too late to get another good ride, Corsair and Evil, had to front his own travelling and etc, Hyper well LOL, and seems like YT dropped a surprise bomb on him.
He should have stuck with the Roskopps 😕
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iceman2058 2/13/2021 9:13am
2/13/2021 9:13am
Tanner_Carl wrote:
A throw back to 2020 team rumors..

Thomas Lapeyrie has landed himself on the Focus Rider 404 Crew. Pretty Awesome if you ask me.

https://www.focus-bikes.com/int/404-crew
Awesome indeed! Here is all the info about T-Lap's new project along with some fresh rider interviews: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/Thomas-Lapeyrie-Introduces-Project-4….
Maxipedia 2/14/2021 4:40am
2/14/2021 4:40am



How many race teams do you want?
Commencal: ....
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Let's just cut the crap and calll the 2022 racing season ”The Big Commencal And Canyon Racing Party With Minor Participation From Selected Friends And Family”.
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ORTOGONAL555 2/14/2021 9:25am
2/14/2021 9:25am Edited Date/Time 2/14/2021 9:26am
I wonder if Commencal are pushing their bike a lot or people/teams are actually seeking to ride the supreme so much. Maybe a bit of both?
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brash 2/14/2021 2:27pm
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ORTOGONAL555 wrote:
I wonder if Commencal are pushing their bike a lot or people/teams are actually seeking to ride the supreme so much. Maybe a bit of both?
It's no co-incidence pretty much any privateer who wants to go fast is on a supreme!

- Readily available
- good value
- even the base spec one rips
- proven kinematic
- be like Amaury
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sspomer 2/16/2021 1:26pm
2/16/2021 1:26pm
UR and polygon part ways

press release
As a team we want to say thank you to Polygon bikes for their support the past 8 seasons. It has been a wild ride and from a brand or a team perspective we achieved unprecedented results while having a crazy amount of fun.

It was a real pleasure to discover the amazing Indonesian culture, doing unforgettable trips, meeting crazy fans and making a lot of new friends.

So thanks to all the Indonesian people that worked, helped and supported us. We will see you again for sure!

Here are some words from Polygon bikes:
After years of partnership, multiple podium finishes, and a world cup victory, Polygon Bikes and UR Team have decided to go their separate ways. Polygon Bikes would like to thank the UR Team management, athletes, and fans for an unforgettable journey, and we are thrilled for the team's bright journey ahead.

"We are delighted that through our joint effort, Polygon UR Team has cultivated passionate athletes who have challenged the limits of mountain biking. As we embark on our own paths, we are excited for the many more accomplishments that we as well as UR Team will go on to achieve in the future” -William Gozalli, Director of Polygon Bikes.
Brian_Peterson 2/16/2021 1:49pm
2/16/2021 1:49pm
Ok.. I'll get these out of the way...

UR to Commencal
UR to the Syndicate
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Big Bird 2/16/2021 2:44pm
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Brian_Peterson wrote:
Ok.. I'll get these out of the way...

UR to Commencal
UR to the Syndicate
Aren't you supposed to say... Certainly Not the Syndicate? How do you do that fancy highlight thing on the N and the S?
I'm excited if that's the case. What must they have in the works? Hopefully something worth the wait.
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Big Bird 2/16/2021 2:48pm
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And the world still waits to see, or at least me, where Max Fredrickson goes. Those black frames he was riding didn't look quite as fat as the GT slash Cannondale frame. Perhaps a thinned down new frame for all?
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mwolpin 2/16/2021 2:55pm
2/16/2021 2:55pm
Brian_Peterson wrote:
Ok.. I'll get these out of the way...

UR to Commencal
UR to the Syndicate
What, no UR to Trek? Or UR to the Big S?
Brian_Peterson 2/16/2021 3:07pm
2/16/2021 3:07pm Edited Date/Time 2/16/2021 3:07pm
Brian_Peterson wrote:
Ok.. I'll get these out of the way...

UR to Commencal
UR to the Syndicate
Big Bird wrote:
Aren't you supposed to say... Certainly Not the Syndicate? How do you do that fancy highlight thing on the N and the S? I'm excited if...
Aren't you supposed to say... Certainly Not the Syndicate? How do you do that fancy highlight thing on the N and the S?
I'm excited if that's the case. What must they have in the works? Hopefully something worth the wait.
Ok.. Not Sure what UR will be riding next..
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Maxipedia 2/17/2021 10:04am
2/17/2021 10:04am
Came here to post just about them Baby Sharks! Smile )
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MikkoN 2/17/2021 10:18am
2/17/2021 10:18am
Rachel also stepping back from racing?
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anotherbikerguy 2/17/2021 10:24am
2/17/2021 10:24am
Rachel Atherton's baby will be the 3rd Syndicate rider.

But actually, I guess we won't see Rachel racing much this year. Maybe Atherton Bikes will launch a custom carbon/titanium balance-bike to celebrate?
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rugbyred 2/17/2021 11:02am
2/17/2021 11:02am
Don’t know about MTB racing but there definitely has been in other sports. If she desires it, she can do it.
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bulletbass man 2/17/2021 11:22am
2/17/2021 11:22am
My guess she wins another wc or two and then goes on and dominates ews. She’d crush the comp and ews schedule and scene seems like a much more enjoyable schedule for a young family.
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dolface 2/17/2021 11:23am
2/17/2021 11:23am
rugbyred wrote:
Don’t know about MTB racing but there definitely has been in other sports. If she desires it, she can do it.
Gunn-Rita Dahle in XC, don't know about DH
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