I heard Canyon just bought the whole Lapierre team, including all riders etc.
Also Athertons to Trek and Brannigan, Bulldog and Wyn Masters on GT.
That would be the loosest team on the circuit. But I doubt that will happen: signing 3 guys who are known to ride hard and crash quite a lot seems like a risky thing to do.
I have heard from a reliable source, that Gwin, Bruni and Blenki is on KTM next year. What I was told, they where specificly chosen to brand their names in their respectivly parts of the world. also makes sence, because Gwins contract is up, and we all know that KTM has the money to buy him. Blenki and Bruni wanted to be on teams together once again, and both wasen't happy with their setup this year.
As we know Athertons are on Trek, so Whitley are starting a new team for Canyon with Barel acting as coach. Whitley is manager for Wyn, Branigan and Bulldog, so he will probably bring them to the team.
Thirion replaces Bruni on Lapierre. Marc Wallace to finish riding for Devinci and switch to Norco.
Graves is on Spesh as enduro rider and coach for the new dh team with Ropo, Shaw and Brosnan.
I have heard from a reliable source, that Gwin, Bruni and Blenki is on KTM next year. What I was told, they where specificly chosen to...
I have heard from a reliable source, that Gwin, Bruni and Blenki is on KTM next year. What I was told, they where specificly chosen to brand their names in their respectivly parts of the world. also makes sence, because Gwins contract is up, and we all know that KTM has the money to buy him. Blenki and Bruni wanted to be on teams together once again, and both wasen't happy with their setup this year.
As we know Athertons are on Trek, so Whitley are starting a new team for Canyon with Barel acting as coach. Whitley is manager for Wyn, Branigan and Bulldog, so he will probably bring them to the team.
Thirion replaces Bruni on Lapierre. Marc Wallace to finish riding for Devinci and switch to Norco.
Graves is on Spesh as enduro rider and coach for the new dh team with Ropo, Shaw and Brosnan.
Your reliable source is not very reliable.
Aaron Gwin is moving on from Specialized - to a non-American, dealer direct brand.
That leaves space for a 3 rider team at Specialized.
KTM? Give me a break,they never had a proper dowhill bike!
The KTM bicycle brand is XC-oriented and just pays the motorcycle KTM brand to use the name,they're not the same company. I guess many people don't realise that.
KTM? Give me a break,they never had a proper dowhill bike!
The KTM bicycle brand is XC-oriented and just pays the motorcycle KTM brand to use...
KTM? Give me a break,they never had a proper dowhill bike!
The KTM bicycle brand is XC-oriented and just pays the motorcycle KTM brand to use the name,they're not the same company. I guess many people don't realise that.
Businesses have a habit of changing and being bought and such. Perhaps the big KTM is taking over the bike action. Gwin did do the KTM chainless motorcycle downhill video. That could have been the first hint. He's a bike guy sponsored by KTM and sees the garbage the bike KTM is making, and says guys, let's take this in house and knock it out of the ballpark. Just thinking...
hem. By the way:come on guys.
This Gwin / KTM rumor has been on for about 3 seasons now.
Please don't make us repeat this anymore:
KTM MOTORCYCLE & KTM MTB ARE TWO F****NG DIFFERENT COMPANIES.
That KTM rumour has been out for the last few seasons, I'm not sure about that!
I heard that Canyon took over the Lapierre team as well, from a source inside the business (clothing) that I trust, but there's so many rumours out there right now that I'm not sure if even the insiders know what's what anymore!
They have EWS and Freeride, but no DH racers. They want to validate the Tues as a race bike and could probably use an extra foothold in the US. While Gwin was at Interbike renewing his other contracts, he plugged Zink's movie and referred to him as 'my dude': https://instagram.com/p/7vkjx6lSk5/
That KTM rumour has been out for the last few seasons, I'm not sure about that!
I heard that Canyon took over the Lapierre team as...
That KTM rumour has been out for the last few seasons, I'm not sure about that!
I heard that Canyon took over the Lapierre team as well, from a source inside the business (clothing) that I trust, but there's so many rumours out there right now that I'm not sure if even the insiders know what's what anymore!
It's fun though :D
Loic, Loris and Finn aren't signing with Canyon. That may have been true until they realized they'd have to wear Urge helmets.
KTM? Give me a break,they never had a proper dowhill bike!
The KTM bicycle brand is XC-oriented and just pays the motorcycle KTM brand to use...
KTM? Give me a break,they never had a proper dowhill bike!
The KTM bicycle brand is XC-oriented and just pays the motorcycle KTM brand to use the name,they're not the same company. I guess many people don't realise that.
Businesses have a habit of changing and being bought and such. Perhaps the big KTM is taking over the bike action. Gwin did do the KTM...
Businesses have a habit of changing and being bought and such. Perhaps the big KTM is taking over the bike action. Gwin did do the KTM chainless motorcycle downhill video. That could have been the first hint. He's a bike guy sponsored by KTM and sees the garbage the bike KTM is making, and says guys, let's take this in house and knock it out of the ballpark. Just thinking...
One must read what is written.
I never said that the two KTMs were the same company. We've been reminded of that over and over during the past two silly seasons.
What I'm suggesting is that perhaps the O.G. KTM might want to bring the bikes back into the fold. Everyone knows that the bikes are generally junk. That reflects poorly on KTM because, apparently, some people don't know that they're different. If they stopped liscencing their name, or just outright buy the bike KTM, they could improve the bikes, make that bike money and have the bikes reflect better on the motos.
One must read what is written.
I never said that the two KTMs were the same company. We've been reminded of that over and over during...
One must read what is written.
I never said that the two KTMs were the same company. We've been reminded of that over and over during the past two silly seasons.
What I'm suggesting is that perhaps the O.G. KTM might want to bring the bikes back into the fold. Everyone knows that the bikes are generally junk. That reflects poorly on KTM because, apparently, some people don't know that they're different. If they stopped liscencing their name, or just outright buy the bike KTM, they could improve the bikes, make that bike money and have the bikes reflect better on the motos.
i see that happening more easily by them buying them off, at least because on the xc and road sides they are quite good and sell well by what i heard and see on the road
would be great to see some new brands on the mix
For the last time, can we please stop this KTM rumor? RedBull athletes get deals on KTM motorcycles. Remember the premiere of the moto movie On Any Sunday? Every other RB athlete was there and there were literally thousands of KTM's parked along Hollywood Blvd
Back in 2013, Stevie, Ratboy and co. did a bit of a commercial for the 350 freeride (just before worlds). 2 years later, they were still ob te same respective teams.
For the last time, can we please stop this KTM rumor? RedBull athletes get deals on KTM motorcycles. Remember the premiere of the moto movie On...
For the last time, can we please stop this KTM rumor? RedBull athletes get deals on KTM motorcycles. Remember the premiere of the moto movie On Any Sunday? Every other RB athlete was there and there were literally thousands of KTM's parked along Hollywood Blvd
Back in 2013, Stevie, Ratboy and co. did a bit of a commercial for the 350 freeride (just before worlds). 2 years later, they were still ob te same respective teams.
Can't we just believe? For a little while at least, until the season starts?
I feel that the basis of this obsession is the need for change. The MTB world is so close to the moto world. The Vital Empire started with moto I believe. Out at the Freedom 40 we had semi regular moto days until the land lord saw us having too much fun. Ride, jump, do a few laps... Good fun.
Honda teased us years ago. I think the industry is ripe for a major merger.
If not KTM or Honda, how ' bout Suzuki, Yamaha or Aprilia? Ducati? Their bike must be fas,t no?
...so it could be a team red bull/ktm, with Gwin , Wyn , Brayton ?,,
do ktm have an enduro team or is it just xc , xce & road or would you say its the motorcycle end doing something like Honda with Whitely,,
Just a quick one, cero designs was hiring for a new engineer for a project for KTM moto/bicycle, it required knowledge of composite design and fea testing. In other words they want someone to design something structural in carbon, this won't be an MX bike. So yeah, expect a new KTM carbon bike, I doubt it'll be soon though
As we know Athertons are on Trek, so Whitley are starting a new team for Canyon with Barel acting as coach. Whitley is manager for Wyn, Branigan and Bulldog, so he will probably bring them to the team.
Thirion replaces Bruni on Lapierre. Marc Wallace to finish riding for Devinci and switch to Norco.
Graves is on Spesh as enduro rider and coach for the new dh team with Ropo, Shaw and Brosnan.
Aaron Gwin is moving on from Specialized - to a non-American, dealer direct brand.
That leaves space for a 3 rider team at Specialized.
The KTM bicycle brand is XC-oriented and just pays the motorcycle KTM brand to use the name,they're not the same company. I guess many people don't realise that.
Besides, Gwin looks like he is on his way to being a pro skater.
hem. By the way:come on guys.
This Gwin / KTM rumor has been on for about 3 seasons now.
Please don't make us repeat this anymore:
KTM MOTORCYCLE & KTM MTB ARE TWO F****NG DIFFERENT COMPANIES.
Thanks for your attention, bisous bisous.
I heard that Canyon took over the Lapierre team as well, from a source inside the business (clothing) that I trust, but there's so many rumours out there right now that I'm not sure if even the insiders know what's what anymore!
It's fun though :D
They have EWS and Freeride, but no DH racers. They want to validate the Tues as a race bike and could probably use an extra foothold in the US. While Gwin was at Interbike renewing his other contracts, he plugged Zink's movie and referred to him as 'my dude': https://instagram.com/p/7vkjx6lSk5/
Gwin probably thinks of most US citizens as his dudes.
And hasn't KTM been suffering through a bankruptcy? Skeptical....
I never said that the two KTMs were the same company. We've been reminded of that over and over during the past two silly seasons.
What I'm suggesting is that perhaps the O.G. KTM might want to bring the bikes back into the fold. Everyone knows that the bikes are generally junk. That reflects poorly on KTM because, apparently, some people don't know that they're different. If they stopped liscencing their name, or just outright buy the bike KTM, they could improve the bikes, make that bike money and have the bikes reflect better on the motos.
would be great to see some new brands on the mix
but who else is on the "team"?
https://www.facebook.com/norcofactoryracing/photos/pb.567135486753675.-…
http://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=140564&pagenum=2263
Back in 2013, Stevie, Ratboy and co. did a bit of a commercial for the 350 freeride (just before worlds). 2 years later, they were still ob te same respective teams.
I feel that the basis of this obsession is the need for change. The MTB world is so close to the moto world. The Vital Empire started with moto I believe. Out at the Freedom 40 we had semi regular moto days until the land lord saw us having too much fun. Ride, jump, do a few laps... Good fun.
Honda teased us years ago. I think the industry is ripe for a major merger.
If not KTM or Honda, how ' bout Suzuki, Yamaha or Aprilia? Ducati? Their bike must be fas,t no?
do ktm have an enduro team or is it just xc , xce & road or would you say its the motorcycle end doing something like Honda with Whitely,,
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