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looks like he's wearing a certain big S shoe? Credit: Centoxcentobici Centoxcentobici Facebook

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AdamO 12/28/2015 11:24am
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".......and there are rumors that they've signed another top downhiller to be Troy Brosnan's teammate in 2016" top downhiller so it's Bruni. The head tube which we saw few weeks ago definitely looks like a demo
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jeff.brines 12/28/2015 11:27am
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Couple things RE Gwinny:

1) The Audi thing is very likely to be similar to the Candid Thovex ski piece (note how he skied on grass/dirt and it looked like Aaron was going to be riding on snow). I highly doubt he's "sponsored" by them. More of an actor in an attempt at a viral video. (that will pay well)

2) KTM is a very large company. Getting their brand in front of our demographic makes a lot of sense. After all, who doesn't want to compliment their mountain bike with something that goes braap braap? I could see them kicking in a lot of money for this sort of thing

3) Gwin is after the money first and foremost. And who can blame him? His career may have another 10 years or he may fizzle out in 2-3 (hope not!). Get it while the gettings good.

4) YT doesn't need mega deep pockets, just some PE money or similar to make the deal happen.

5) I still say he's going to Fly but everyone at Fly denies the rumor.

6) I'd wager his pay is still less than a $1M/year (all in).


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bizutch 12/28/2015 11:46am
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I'm right.

Always...Western North Carolina is where all information comes from. Fact.
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Primoz 12/28/2015 11:55am
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Regarding the proven race winning bike, Canyon doesn't have one at the moment DH-wise, but they do have an enduro steed. Which was created by none other than Fabien Barel. Guess what he could have been up to lately Wink

(pure speculation)

Though the map was quite clear regarding the place of Gwin's move.
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CombatMutt 12/28/2015 12:08pm
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If Big S doesn't have the money that Gwin believes that he is worth, then who on earth does?

Trek just gave all their money to the Athertons.......
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Kusa 12/28/2015 12:18pm
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CombatMutt wrote:
If Big S doesn't have the money that Gwin believes that he is worth, then who on earth does? Trek just gave all their money to...
If Big S doesn't have the money that Gwin believes that he is worth, then who on earth does?

Trek just gave all their money to the Athertons.......
Dude, you are late to the party. Everything is already clear and confirmed... in this thread or in North Carolina or ... So Gwin on YT, paid by KTM, selling motos to mtb dudes, riding for Fly, switching to Monster. Did i forget something?
louevilcyclist 12/28/2015 12:19pm
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CombatMutt wrote:
If Big S doesn't have the money that Gwin believes that he is worth, then who on earth does? Trek just gave all their money to...
If Big S doesn't have the money that Gwin believes that he is worth, then who on earth does?

Trek just gave all their money to the Athertons.......
It's not that the Big Red S doesn't have it it's that they wanted to spend that additional money elsewhere. Probably towards Graves. I'm leaning towards Gwin getting the bulk of his money from outside the bike industry and picking up a frame sponsor that will let him get heavily involved with R&D. The Claw left Specialized for Canyon maybe Gwin is doing the same to help develop a true DH race bike? YT and Zink have a good relation with TLD and so does Gwin so maybe there is something there? Specialized is better off from a marketing stand point with out Gwin I think. They have Troy who is running all Specialized gear head to toe and on a World Cup stage. Gwin isn't going to leave TLD. I'm guessing whoever comes on board in place of Gwin may be running the Specialized gear as well.
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mamath7 12/28/2015 12:22pm
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Twitch wrote:
looks like he's wearing a certain big S shoe? Credit: Centoxcentobici Centoxcentobici Facebook [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2015/12/28/3066/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
looks like he's wearing a certain big S shoe? Credit: Centoxcentobici Centoxcentobici Facebook

that's it
Sven_Claas 12/28/2015 12:48pm
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In Gwin's last couple of Insta videos he's in a gym with Monster logo's dotted about and he is wearing a black cap (not the usual...
In Gwin's last couple of Insta videos he's in a gym with Monster logo's dotted about and he is wearing a black cap (not the usual Redbull). What are the chances of him moving from Redbull to Monster I wonder?
That gym is the Rockwell training facillity which is sponsored by and involved with Monster (the owners wife works for them) But Gwin has been training there for a long time, as do multiple other RedBull Athletes.
Matt_Wragg 12/28/2015 1:04pm
12/28/2015 1:04pm Edited Date/Time 12/28/2015 1:10pm
I am loving all the opinions from 'Mericans who assume companies like Radon are small just because they don't know much about them. Mountain biking is big business in Germany and there are some big, wealthy companies out there.

wally 333 12/28/2015 1:05pm
12/28/2015 1:05pm Edited Date/Time 12/28/2015 1:09pm
GWin back on yeti frames. With red bull shimano and fox suspension paying his bill and he will own team


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Eisma 12/28/2015 1:08pm
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Gwin on Sram/TLD team with YT as a frame sponsor. RedBull could be involved somehow too.
Nagaredama 12/28/2015 1:25pm
12/28/2015 1:25pm
Eisma wrote:
Gwin on Sram/TLD team with YT as a frame sponsor. RedBull could be involved somehow too.
No TLD.
endlesstrailz 12/28/2015 1:31pm
12/28/2015 1:31pm
Definitely no tld. Thats been officialized a while ago. The Fly racing is highly probable
Nagaredama 12/28/2015 1:32pm
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endlesstrailz wrote:
Definitely no tld. Thats been officialized a while ago. The Fly racing is highly probable
Nope
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Eisma 12/28/2015 1:37pm
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endlesstrailz wrote:
Definitely no tld. Thats been officialized a while ago. The Fly racing is highly probable
Nagaredama wrote:
Nope
Must have missed that. What gear will he wear in 2016?
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westeast 12/28/2015 2:28pm
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I've heard Gwin will be running the same KTM chassis and suspension Dungy won on this year, sans motor since he doesn't need a chain to win. Should be really good for the steep rougher tracks. I don't know if Red Bull is staying with him or if its going to be Monster, but Kanye West is the new clothing sponsor.
endlesstrailz 12/28/2015 2:33pm
12/28/2015 2:33pm
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I've heard Gwin will be running the same KTM chassis and suspension Dungy won on this year, sans motor since he doesn't need a chain to...
I've heard Gwin will be running the same KTM chassis and suspension Dungy won on this year, sans motor since he doesn't need a chain to win. Should be really good for the steep rougher tracks. I don't know if Red Bull is staying with him or if its going to be Monster, but Kanye West is the new clothing sponsor.
This guy is on it
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EddyDave 12/28/2015 2:51pm
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westeast wrote:
I've heard Gwin will be running the same KTM chassis and suspension Dungy won on this year, sans motor since he doesn't need a chain to...
I've heard Gwin will be running the same KTM chassis and suspension Dungy won on this year, sans motor since he doesn't need a chain to win. Should be really good for the steep rougher tracks. I don't know if Red Bull is staying with him or if its going to be Monster, but Kanye West is the new clothing sponsor.
Best rumour I've heard all year!
Stiksandstones 12/28/2015 2:59pm
12/28/2015 2:59pm
endlesstrailz wrote:
Definitely no tld. Thats been officialized a while ago. The Fly racing is highly probable
Definitely not?
Hmm, cool story bro.
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jeff.brines 12/28/2015 3:02pm
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endlesstrailz wrote:
Definitely no tld. Thats been officialized a while ago. The Fly racing is highly probable
Stiksandstones wrote:
Definitely not?
Hmm, cool story bro.
Who is this stikman and how does his opinion carry any clout? Wink

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csermonet 12/28/2015 3:11pm
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lol Aaron realizes his lifelong dream of being sponsored by TLD and getting a signature lid, only to sign with Fly? Yeah, that sounds like a good move. Huh
SlalomSlayer 12/28/2015 3:19pm
12/28/2015 3:19pm Edited Date/Time 12/28/2015 3:25pm
KTM have an extensive e-bike range. with the rise of e-bikes would suit Gwin's moto and downhill skills.Laughing http://www.ktm-bikes.at/en/bikes/e-bike.html
(only joking guysGrinning )

Though the competition would be pretty stiff - http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/Eddy-e-duro,26064/Steel-City-Medi…

Adam_Schaeffer 12/28/2015 3:22pm
12/28/2015 3:22pm
Gwin already has his own team/program, so think of it like moto. I imagine it'll be TLD/Redbull KTM, with YT or something similar as frame sponsor, Fox shox, Sram on brakes/drive, Renthal, Smith optics and hopefully Maxxis tires(finally!). He already has good relationships with those brands, so if they each chip in a chunk he ends up with a solid paycheck. Makes sense to build a program instead of trying to find one company who can afford the entire bill. It's similar to a satellite moto team vs factory. Look at Roczen, factory supported satellite team and he's got one of the highest paychecks.
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kev.1n 12/28/2015 3:31pm
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Eisma wrote:
Must have missed that. What gear will he wear in 2016?
It would be really cool to see a profession downhill racer draped in Seven MX gear... But that's a dream
It's kinda hard to believe he won't be in troy lee's apparel anymore. Seemed like the perfect fit for him.

Stikman, I know your in this thread, why isn't Gwin riding for you guys anymore?
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Twitch 12/28/2015 3:34pm
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Eisma wrote:
Must have missed that. What gear will he wear in 2016?
kev.1n wrote:
It would be really cool to see a profession downhill racer draped in Seven MX gear... But that's a dream It's kinda hard to believe he...
It would be really cool to see a profession downhill racer draped in Seven MX gear... But that's a dream
It's kinda hard to believe he won't be in troy lee's apparel anymore. Seemed like the perfect fit for him.

Stikman, I know your in this thread, why isn't Gwin riding for you guys anymore?
A few comments up I believe Aaron has not parted ways Troy Lee.
ClaudioFinale 12/28/2015 3:35pm
12/28/2015 3:35pm
What if we bet???

Gwin= Own team with KTM Motorbikes giving money and YT giving frames and money. And my bet includes TLD for sure.

Bruni, Vergier, Finn= 100% Specialized team, seam structure than Lapierre, different bikes.

Brosnan= Specialized Factory team, plus Graves for enduro races and a second dh young rider.

$10000 that 99% of this predictions are true.
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CombatMutt 12/28/2015 4:22pm
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CombatMutt wrote:
If Big S doesn't have the money that Gwin believes that he is worth, then who on earth does? Trek just gave all their money to...
If Big S doesn't have the money that Gwin believes that he is worth, then who on earth does?

Trek just gave all their money to the Athertons.......
Kusa wrote:
Dude, you are late to the party. Everything is already clear and confirmed... in this thread or in North Carolina or ... So Gwin on YT...
Dude, you are late to the party. Everything is already clear and confirmed... in this thread or in North Carolina or ... So Gwin on YT, paid by KTM, selling motos to mtb dudes, riding for Fly, switching to Monster. Did i forget something?
I am most certainly late to the party, I've heard none of this. He was riding TLD when Spesh had all their own gear, so him jumping to Fly seems rather unlikely. Monster?

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