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He seemed to race almost more enduro than downhill this year. + there seems to be more and more forbidden riders around bromont, where his team mechanic lives? Just a wild guess
Fuckin' 'ell I'd be bummed if he just fades away from the bike industry, especially because Cannondale and SC are owned by the same parent company now? Watching him in 2014 was insane: way up on splits at MSA and World Champs when it looked like he wasn't trying. Not to mention his other accolades and projects: riding Vans slip-ons to an EWS podium during "retirement", his Slice of British Pie segments, 50:01, etc... Obviously, he should do what he wants, and I hope he's happy, but it'd be cool for him to be around the industry.
2. Connor Fearon and Kona
Are they really gonna drop Connor after he's stuck with them for so long over the years? I'm pretty sure he could've switched teams a few years ago but kept loyal to Kona (from what I've gathered). It's hard for me not to feel disappointed with Kona in general: their original Process line was ahead of its time, but now what do they have? They've lost a crop of local riders to Transition, and their line of bikes they last few years has been mediocre at best. Connor has some ridiculous speed and seems hungry for more... hope he finds a proper bike sponsor.
massive youtube following.
Looking at other riders on big teams, I’m sure very few have numbers near Sam or others.
Sam is very talented, no doubt. Just saying social numbers does not qualify someone for a “big brand” ride.
At the time he signed there was more than a few comments made questioning why he would make the move to what was seen as a low end breand in the MTB world and I seem to remember that the general answer was 'cash'
It’s a major reason why brands invest so much in trials guys and slopestyle vs downhill racing. It’s a great vehicle to get anyone exited about biking as opposed to try to draw market share from the people who are already invested.
Usually only the rookies take that bait.
Courtney also signed with Scott before she won worlds. She made it public that specialized tried to get her to stay, but the contract was already finalized.
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