2023 TEAM RUMORS

1/20/2023 9:51am Edited Date/Time 1/20/2023 9:56am

Johannes Fischbach joins GasGas Bikes and will participate in the new E-Enduro World Cup

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1/20/2023 1:45pm

wow what a pickup for crestline. Great to see for both Blenki and Crestline.

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1/20/2023 4:37pm Edited Date/Time 1/20/2023 4:39pm

Lars from Transition Bikes here.

Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group rides from Transition HQ. Stoked to see this, and stoked for Blenki to be partnered with someone so genuine and into bikes! Troydon is a ripper and rides a LOT. Super rad to see what he's doing, it's a massive undertaking to launch a bike company these days in such a competitive market. Also stoked to see Blenki around here, I'm sure he's bound to pay some visits. 

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1/20/2023 4:55pm Edited Date/Time 1/20/2023 5:00pm
ride wrote:
Lars from Transition Bikes here. Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group...

Lars from Transition Bikes here.

Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group rides from Transition HQ. Stoked to see this, and stoked for Blenki to be partnered with someone so genuine and into bikes! Troydon is a ripper and rides a LOT. Super rad to see what he's doing, it's a massive undertaking to launch a bike company these days in such a competitive market. Also stoked to see Blenki around here, I'm sure he's bound to pay some visits. 

So rad! Now what can you tell us about that new Smuggler, hmmm? Wink  

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1/20/2023 5:10pm
ride wrote:
Lars from Transition Bikes here. Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group...

Lars from Transition Bikes here.

Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group rides from Transition HQ. Stoked to see this, and stoked for Blenki to be partnered with someone so genuine and into bikes! Troydon is a ripper and rides a LOT. Super rad to see what he's doing, it's a massive undertaking to launch a bike company these days in such a competitive market. Also stoked to see Blenki around here, I'm sure he's bound to pay some visits. 

dolface wrote:

So rad! Now what can you tell us about that new Smuggler, hmmm? Wink  

Which new Smuggler? Maybe go to the other site and track down @CarbonSmuggler420 to see what he knows? He's always sleuthing around.

Unrelated to product launches, we'll be dropping some news soon about an exciting new adventure we're embarking on. A young poutine, a younger coffee bean, and three younger salmon's...

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1/20/2023 6:04pm
ride wrote:
Lars from Transition Bikes here. Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group...

Lars from Transition Bikes here.

Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group rides from Transition HQ. Stoked to see this, and stoked for Blenki to be partnered with someone so genuine and into bikes! Troydon is a ripper and rides a LOT. Super rad to see what he's doing, it's a massive undertaking to launch a bike company these days in such a competitive market. Also stoked to see Blenki around here, I'm sure he's bound to pay some visits. 

dolface wrote:

So rad! Now what can you tell us about that new Smuggler, hmmm? Wink  

ride wrote:
Which new Smuggler? Maybe go to the other site and track down @CarbonSmuggler420 to see what he knows? He's always sleuthing around. Unrelated to product launches...

Which new Smuggler? Maybe go to the other site and track down @CarbonSmuggler420 to see what he knows? He's always sleuthing around.

Unrelated to product launches, we'll be dropping some news soon about an exciting new adventure we're embarking on. A young poutine, a younger coffee bean, and three younger salmon's...

Young poutine- Tristan Lemire?

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1/20/2023 7:06pm
ride wrote:
Lars from Transition Bikes here. Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group...

Lars from Transition Bikes here.

Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group rides from Transition HQ. Stoked to see this, and stoked for Blenki to be partnered with someone so genuine and into bikes! Troydon is a ripper and rides a LOT. Super rad to see what he's doing, it's a massive undertaking to launch a bike company these days in such a competitive market. Also stoked to see Blenki around here, I'm sure he's bound to pay some visits. 

dolface wrote:

So rad! Now what can you tell us about that new Smuggler, hmmm? Wink  

ride wrote:
Which new Smuggler? Maybe go to the other site and track down @CarbonSmuggler420 to see what he knows? He's always sleuthing around. Unrelated to product launches...

Which new Smuggler? Maybe go to the other site and track down @CarbonSmuggler420 to see what he knows? He's always sleuthing around.

Unrelated to product launches, we'll be dropping some news soon about an exciting new adventure we're embarking on. A young poutine, a younger coffee bean, and three younger salmon's...

You had me at poutine!!!Smile

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1/20/2023 7:34pm
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Sam Blenkinsop on The OTB Podcast to discuss his move to Crestline and his plans for 2023. Plus an epic story including Eddie and Wyn Masters...

Sam Blenkinsop on The OTB Podcast to discuss his move to Crestline and his plans for 2023. Plus an epic story including Eddie and Wyn Masters and a borrowed van!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/17zVz3B3Le48mbDOEERDth?si=u64RLehRRw6-…

Bloody good listen, highly recommend!

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1/21/2023 1:08am

Did a bit of a round up of all the 2023 rumours & moves in the latest episode of the pod & discussed a few people who haven’t been mentioned much but had strong 2022 seasons e.g. Austin Dooley, Antoine Rogge. Feedback on Brook’s section has been incredible too…

https://pod.co/making-up-the-numbers/brook-macdonald

 

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1/21/2023 12:51pm

So Warner is running full Hope set up and Michelin but what’s this frame?5A0DE241-83C0-4FE0-AC1F-D3C7B0E6111E.jpeg?VersionId=QkZYSpc7Oxk

 

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So Warner is running full Hope set up and Michelin but what’s this frame?  

So Warner is running full Hope set up and Michelin but what’s this frame?5A0DE241-83C0-4FE0-AC1F-D3C7B0E6111E.jpeg?VersionId=QkZYSpc7Oxk

 

Last three letters are "ant" so maybe "eggplant" - all hail the egg!

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1/21/2023 1:20pm Edited Date/Time 1/21/2023 1:26pm
So Warner is running full Hope set up and Michelin but what’s this frame?  

So Warner is running full Hope set up and Michelin but what’s this frame?5A0DE241-83C0-4FE0-AC1F-D3C7B0E6111E.jpeg?VersionId=QkZYSpc7Oxk

 

More specifically, he is on a Reign Gee-an-tee - headtube badge gives it awayMY21ReignEplus1Pro ColorAGoodGray Front

 

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1/21/2023 3:18pm
cmunro wrote:
More specifically, he is on a Reign Gee-an-tee - headtube badge gives it away            

More specifically, he is on a Reign Gee-an-tee - headtube badge gives it awayMY21ReignEplus1Pro ColorAGoodGray Front

 

So full circle for Rob...

 

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1/21/2023 3:58pm
cmunro wrote:
More specifically, he is on a Reign Gee-an-tee - headtube badge gives it away            

More specifically, he is on a Reign Gee-an-tee - headtube badge gives it awayMY21ReignEplus1Pro ColorAGoodGray Front

 

dolface wrote:

So full circle for Rob...

 

And he has just uploaded this gem

 

 

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1/21/2023 8:16pm Edited Date/Time 1/21/2023 8:17pm

now that Paul the punter realised he cant bike theres a spot for Rob back at Giant.
(ment to be sarcasm)

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1/22/2023 6:00am
ride wrote:
Lars from Transition Bikes here. Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group...

Lars from Transition Bikes here.

Troydon (Crestline) lives about 3 minutes away from our headquarters. He's a super nice guy and joins a lot of group rides from Transition HQ. Stoked to see this, and stoked for Blenki to be partnered with someone so genuine and into bikes! Troydon is a ripper and rides a LOT. Super rad to see what he's doing, it's a massive undertaking to launch a bike company these days in such a competitive market. Also stoked to see Blenki around here, I'm sure he's bound to pay some visits. 

The young coffee bean must be Valentina Roa Sanchez Smile . Might be the new Transition Factory team. Sounds like good fun for this season! 

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1/22/2023 8:07am
cmunro wrote:
More specifically, he is on a Reign Gee-an-tee - headtube badge gives it away            

More specifically, he is on a Reign Gee-an-tee - headtube badge gives it awayMY21ReignEplus1Pro ColorAGoodGray Front

 

dolface wrote:

So full circle for Rob...

 

cmunro wrote:
And he has just uploaded this gem    

And he has just uploaded this gem

 

 

Would explain why hes been sporting a yamaha jacket in a few of his vids

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1/22/2023 9:55am

Expect to see a lot of Italian tires this season.

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1/22/2023 10:46am

Wasn't Rob supported by Giant for quite a while after his racing career was over, or is my memory bad?

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Mr.Nally wrote:

Expect to see a lot of Italian tires this season.

I will have to take my imagination for a trek to figure out what you are talking about. I will watch out for scorpions though! 

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1/22/2023 12:06pm
Maxipedia wrote:

Wasn't Rob supported by Giant for quite a while after his racing career was over, or is my memory bad?

Yeah, before he went to Commencal iirc.

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1/22/2023 1:25pm
Mr.Nally wrote:

Expect to see a lot of Italian tires this season.

Pirelli or Vittoria?

1/22/2023 2:43pm Edited Date/Time 1/22/2023 2:45pm
Maxipedia wrote:

Wasn't Rob supported by Giant for quite a while after his racing career was over, or is my memory bad?

Yes he was employed by giant for a good few years after his DH days , was team manger for giant for a small period , giant used to buy him a new 4wd truck every year , even though he did not really ride , this was years before he was on commencal though  , I have known him since his teens , before he even got into MTB bikes , he originally started riding to keep fit for trials riding , he’s a top bloke , and a good laugh….

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1/22/2023 6:43pm
Maxipedia wrote:

Wasn't Rob supported by Giant for quite a while after his racing career was over, or is my memory bad?

Yes he was employed by giant for a good few years after his DH days , was team manger for giant for a small period...

Yes he was employed by giant for a good few years after his DH days , was team manger for giant for a small period , giant used to buy him a new 4wd truck every year , even though he did not really ride , this was years before he was on commencal though  , I have known him since his teens , before he even got into MTB bikes , he originally started riding to keep fit for trials riding , he’s a top bloke , and a good laugh….

So glad I read this Pedro. Hope you chaps can keep having good laughs. 

Any news on ream tumors though?

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1/22/2023 10:17pm

So just listening, as you do, to Making Up The Numbers podcast of Brook MacDonald, and Emilie Segenthala (totally butchered her last name there), just matter of factly said Millie Johnset is racing for Canyon this year. Doubt it would be FMD so must be with Troy at the CLLCTV.  I hope she does well, and I have a feeling she may be the fastest woman on a Canyon by seasons end?

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cmunro wrote:
So just listening, as you do, to Making Up The Numbers podcast of Brook MacDonald, and Emilie Segenthala (totally butchered her last name there), just matter...

So just listening, as you do, to Making Up The Numbers podcast of Brook MacDonald, and Emilie Segenthala (totally butchered her last name there), just matter of factly said Millie Johnset is racing for Canyon this year. Doubt it would be FMD so must be with Troy at the CLLCTV.  I hope she does well, and I have a feeling she may be the fastest woman on a Canyon by seasons end?

There's also the Canyon Pirelli team which she has been rumored to be on a while ago so that would make sense.

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Mr.Nally wrote:

Expect to see a lot of Italian tires this season.

cmunro wrote:

Pirelli or Vittoria?

Why the need to choose?Tongue

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