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CandyMuffin 11/18/2014 10:27pm
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cornish.mark wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2014/11/18/1852/s1200_10635754_625737960869236_234774181331159007_n.jpg[/img] From Brendogs FB this morning. "The lads up Peaslake store having a cuppa after filming the #schwalbe edit, but what is Jono Jones trying to...


From Brendogs FB this morning.
"The lads up Peaslake store having a cuppa after filming the #schwalbe edit, but what is Jono Jones trying to explain to us???"

Needles to Scott confirmed
Are we forgetting this?
Or just ignoring it?

I don't think it is Needles.
Brendan and Needles have been friends for years and have often had extended trips to each others homes during the off season so I don't think we should read too much into that.
Also, for as long as I can remember Needles has always ridden Vans and rides the Vans Gravel for clip ins.
And the dude in the photo doesn't have such small legs. Look at his left calve muscle, I think the right one just looks small because of the angle.
Needles is properly skinny, hence the nickname.
Andrzej_Jakubiec 11/19/2014 12:12am
11/19/2014 12:12am
How about Danny Hart just started to follow Bell Helmets on instagram? Could it be a clue? : ]
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Karabuka 11/19/2014 12:14am
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Big Bird wrote:
It's deffinately Needles on the left in the Faircloth photo. And would Cedric bother with the trip to Florence if he wasn't staying with Santa Cruz...
It's deffinately Needles on the left in the Faircloth photo. And would Cedric bother with the trip to Florence if he wasn't staying with Santa Cruz?

http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/Santa-Cruz-in-Florence,27449/970b…
Well, if his contract expires with december 31st (just an example) he has obligations to fulfil till that day, even if this means working till the end... And he still turns heads everywhere so would be stupid of SC not to use such resource till they can, even if he is leaving.
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tmano2 11/19/2014 5:38am
11/19/2014 5:38am
Andrzej_Jakubiec wrote:
How about Danny Hart just started to follow Bell Helmets on instagram? Could it be a clue? : ]
he is on mondraker now
louevilcyclist 11/19/2014 7:33am
11/19/2014 7:33am Edited Date/Time 11/19/2014 7:34am
csermonet wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2014/11/18/1850/s1200_1600_PZ1A1865_neko1.jpg[/img]


depeche4 wrote:
what is that date of that photo
This pic is from the Windrock, TN race from back in February. In the first post on PB facebook page with the pic of someone signing for Scott Neko's local shop from PA made a comment about being pumped for him (the person signing). I would guess it's Neko. Weird to see him leave TWR after the season he had. Especially with no riders on the new Scott bikes having much success.
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csermonet 11/19/2014 10:00am
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[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2014/11/18/1850/s1200_1600_PZ1A1865_neko1.jpg[/img]


depeche4 wrote:
what is that date of that photo
louevilcyclist wrote:
This pic is from the Windrock, TN race from back in February. In the first post on PB facebook page with the pic of someone signing...
This pic is from the Windrock, TN race from back in February. In the first post on PB facebook page with the pic of someone signing for Scott Neko's local shop from PA made a comment about being pumped for him (the person signing). I would guess it's Neko. Weird to see him leave TWR after the season he had. Especially with no riders on the new Scott bikes having much success.
I posted it to show the calf/shoe and helmet comparison. That, combined with Moreland saying it's an American, it's pretty obvious that it's Neko.
Maverickdh005 11/19/2014 10:17am
11/19/2014 10:17am Edited Date/Time 11/19/2014 10:18am
Its fun to speculate for sure, but using a Helmet brand or esspecially shoes to point is weird to me, peoples sponsorship change with teams most times, only the big names seem to be able to pick and choose.

Bleinky would never wear XC style shoes DHing, hes a 5:10 man mostly so weird.

Im gonna say Scott are going hard out and its both Needles and Neko added to the team, Needles to maybe help Brendon again seems he needs a mentor to focus on racing, having fun might be fun but hes not getting results since he became a No1 team rider, which he made a big thing about a few years back to help him reach his potential, well thats not happened yet. Hope he can bring it in 2015 maybe take a leaf out of JoshBs book and train properly.

Neko for the future he would be good competition for Brandon right now considering hes had better results than Brandon esp last year.

Blienky on Norco with ER hopefully she is definitley racing next year
Jim-Laden 11/19/2014 1:47pm
11/19/2014 1:47pm Edited Date/Time 11/19/2014 1:47pm
Emeline is riding next year, looks like she has decided not to give up and and just follow her Hart...
Hyperpower! 11/19/2014 1:59pm
11/19/2014 1:59pm
The photo of Brendog and Needles is from earlier this year when they filmed a clip for Schwalbe so nothing is confirmed...
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depeche4 11/19/2014 2:02pm
11/19/2014 2:02pm
Jim-Laden wrote:
Emeline is riding next year, looks like she has decided not to give up and and just follow her Hart...
back to Mondraker for her?
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CandyMuffin 11/19/2014 10:00pm
11/19/2014 10:00pm
Gwin with a KTM jersey on?
I know it has been said the KTM motorcycles is a different division but still?
Hristo_Tanev 11/20/2014 12:13am
11/20/2014 12:13am
CandyMuffin wrote:
Gwin with a KTM jersey on? I know it has been said the KTM motorcycles is a different division but still? [img]http://photos-f.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/10817601_327463600774949_1695025703_n.jpg[/img]
Gwin with a KTM jersey on?
I know it has been said the KTM motorcycles is a different division but still?
I would say KTM/RedBull connection and that is why he got the bike.
Maverickdh005 11/20/2014 12:21am
11/20/2014 12:21am
Awesome to see Emmeline back on Mondraker
iceman2058 11/20/2014 1:15am
11/20/2014 1:15am
Brosnan posted this up today:



onenerdykid* 11/20/2014 1:26am
11/20/2014 1:26am
iceman2058 wrote:
Brosnan posted this up today: [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2014/11/20/1859/s1200_brosnan_fork.jpg[/img]
Brosnan posted this up today:



Jurassic Park edition.

Is it commemorating his first win at Fort Bill?
Hristo_Tanev 11/20/2014 1:41am
11/20/2014 1:41am
onenerdykid* wrote:
Jurassic Park edition.

Is it commemorating his first win at Fort Bill?
Should be, it says "Fort Bill". I like the way his name is printed on the stanchion.

I hope soon will come all the pr's for the new teams and riders!
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Oz_Taylor 11/20/2014 1:52am
11/20/2014 1:52am
iceman2058 wrote:
Brosnan posted this up today: [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2014/11/20/1859/s1200_brosnan_fork.jpg[/img]
Brosnan posted this up today:



Not sure if these are functioning forks. Notice that the gold writing on the stanchion is catching the light on the upper edges. This would suggest to me that the writing has a thickness and the surface isn't smooth, like it is vinyl stuck on. The lack of seals would also suggest this.
Barti_Attila 11/20/2014 8:48am
11/20/2014 8:48am Edited Date/Time 11/20/2014 8:50am
Also at the beggining the rider putting on the Bell helmet shakes his head, noticed Blenki doing that at the start of World cups.
Hristo_Tanev 11/20/2014 9:07am
11/20/2014 9:07am
Barti_Attila wrote:
Also at the beggining the rider putting on the Bell helmet shakes his head, noticed Blenki doing that at the start of World cups.
Yep, 100% Blenky!
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depeche4 11/20/2014 9:27am
11/20/2014 9:27am
So is this a new team or the one that Jill and Bryn run?
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MrPrometheus 11/20/2014 11:19am
11/20/2014 11:19am
I am going to take a walk on the crazy side with no facts to back up this theory and say the rider not racing world cups this year is Aaron Gwin. Maybe he is not thrilled with the last few seasons, has an opportunity knocking in motorcross this year and wants to sit out some of the politics/restructuring that is going down at the big S. Heck they might even be looking to cut costs so much that they cut a deal to end his contract early. He might even get just enough of a deal to make an attempt at focusing only on World Champs while sitting out the World Cups. Don't forget the history of Specialized in DH. They can all of a sudden disappear from the scene entirely for a few years with little notice.
Hristo_Tanev 11/20/2014 11:47am
11/20/2014 11:47am
MrPrometheus wrote:
I am going to take a walk on the crazy side with no facts to back up this theory and say the rider not racing world...
I am going to take a walk on the crazy side with no facts to back up this theory and say the rider not racing world cups this year is Aaron Gwin. Maybe he is not thrilled with the last few seasons, has an opportunity knocking in motorcross this year and wants to sit out some of the politics/restructuring that is going down at the big S. Heck they might even be looking to cut costs so much that they cut a deal to end his contract early. He might even get just enough of a deal to make an attempt at focusing only on World Champs while sitting out the World Cups. Don't forget the history of Specialized in DH. They can all of a sudden disappear from the scene entirely for a few years with little notice.
Not sure, Gwin is big game for every company. I doubt he will skip the WCs. My guess is that Cam Cole will stay this season racing in NZ.
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M.walker 11/20/2014 11:59am
11/20/2014 11:59am
MrPrometheus wrote:
I am going to take a walk on the crazy side with no facts to back up this theory and say the rider not racing world...
I am going to take a walk on the crazy side with no facts to back up this theory and say the rider not racing world cups this year is Aaron Gwin. Maybe he is not thrilled with the last few seasons, has an opportunity knocking in motorcross this year and wants to sit out some of the politics/restructuring that is going down at the big S. Heck they might even be looking to cut costs so much that they cut a deal to end his contract early. He might even get just enough of a deal to make an attempt at focusing only on World Champs while sitting out the World Cups. Don't forget the history of Specialized in DH. They can all of a sudden disappear from the scene entirely for a few years with little notice.
Hristo_Tanev wrote:
Not sure, Gwin is big game for every company. I doubt he will skip the WCs. My guess is that Cam Cole will stay this season...
Not sure, Gwin is big game for every company. I doubt he will skip the WCs. My guess is that Cam Cole will stay this season racing in NZ.
Bingo..
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Fredleth 11/20/2014 11:59am
11/20/2014 11:59am
I know there is rumours about Brosnan leaving Spesh and cuttings on the downhill side of the team. But they just spend a huge amount of time and money to develop and promote the new Demo. So wouldn't that be dumb to cut the downhill part just as their new bike gets out?
Hristo_Tanev 11/20/2014 12:01pm
11/20/2014 12:01pm
Fredleth wrote:
I know there is rumours about Brosnan leaving Spesh and cuttings on the downhill side of the team. But they just spend a huge amount of...
I know there is rumours about Brosnan leaving Spesh and cuttings on the downhill side of the team. But they just spend a huge amount of time and money to develop and promote the new Demo. So wouldn't that be dumb to cut the downhill part just as their new bike gets out?
We went through that - probably he will be on SRAM/TLD which tends to use Spesh, so I believe he will stay with his current bike.
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lister_yu 11/20/2014 12:42pm
11/20/2014 12:42pm
...and that would be very smart - cutting costs by letting riders go and having their new bike in the focus/news via spec/tld aka brosnan
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broken.ink 11/20/2014 12:58pm
11/20/2014 12:58pm
depeche4 wrote:
So is this a new team or the one that Jill and Bryn run?
Pretty sure it's a new team. May or may not retain Jill and Bryn
Jim-Laden 11/20/2014 1:57pm
11/20/2014 1:57pm
Here is what I figured out from reading this and other sites... nothing is for sure but the names in black are quite certain...

This leaves us with Sunn, KTM, GIANT, YT, INTENSE and Cole, Dale, Fearon, Needels, Beer...

Fearon is the only young upcoming rider (that would suit Giants statement)



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