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Syndicate is going to Sram parts?
that would make sense, she has had two pretty successful years and maybe shes finally moving up to a big boy team
Unno always made the most sense to me.
At this point, GM is probably wanting something to invest in that he can call his own.
UNNO Collective focuses on developing new and novel & pulls in outside money to develop new tech, a lot not even bike oriented.
With Roskopp having ties there, I can see GM wanting to be rid of the corporate overlords at PON Syndicate & be free to tinker.
Gracey Hemstreet to Syndicate?
greg's farewell vid on youtube just because
Looks to me Gracey Hemstreet hasn't fully decided yet whether to stay at Norco or join the Syndicate.
Latest Santa Cruz podcast...
The Roller Door: Celebrating Greg Minnaar’s 16 years on the Santa Cruz Syndicate
https://overcast.fm/+_d65y33kI
Anyone else find it odd that the Goat hasn’t posted a like, “thanks for all the good years SC” kind of thing? Makes it seem like the end wasn’t on the best terms…
He's good. He's already posted on Jackson's goodbye post. Look forward.
Ah that’s good to see
I think other than Norco, UNNO is the only other team/bike I could see Greg going to.
Makes a lot of sense with the Rob connection and giving Greg something to invest in (financial gains long term). But there seems to be a hell of a lot of smoke around Norco + Greg rumor so there must be a fire there.
There was a time when Greg would have joined the Lapierre team alongside with Loris and Loic (according to a recent interview of Laurent Delorme).
I can't really see Specialized Gravity get Greg on the roster but what if?
Just started listening to Santa Cruz’s own podcast with Greg Minaar. Sounds like they actually axed him. Just wow
Either Laurie or Jackson considering following the goat?
Jack Reading team's on Raw bikes?
Also odd that I don’t think we’ve seen a post by Laurie or Nina either. Saw a post from Jackson, thanking Greg n what not.
Nina posted yesterday I think?
imagine being the money guy who made this decision...ugh. Instantly and forever kicked from any and all rides, BBQs, and cool things.
What a dipshit. If you're reading this, MBA dork: you suck!
Ahh I missed it , my bad 😞
Great pod episode. The Roller Door. Sounded like he was fired, but cool that they let him have his say on the official SC podcast. He also mentioned and praised Roskopp, A LOT. So, it's either Norco or Unno. Either way, I hope he makes bank.
Sounds more like the accountants didn't offer him a new contract, and the rest of the staff was left scrambling to spin this into a nice 'goodbye'. All fn awkward.
Anyway, looking forward to next year. Change can be very good.
For all we know Greg comited to retiring then changed his mind, he might have shot himself in the foot.
Yes, if you have been following this saga for a while (and listening to all his interviews the past couple years) you know that he was on the fence and WOULD HAVE retired this year if he won world champs or even had a banger of a season. As the results were not great early in the season, he probably had hoped for an awesome second half to walk away from the sport with... but that didn't happen either.
My assumption is that he had a verbal agreement or something that he could 'keep going' as long as he wanted (likely in place for years). But a global bike slowdown and PON ownership has changed that situation up. When he (likely) came to them in August looking to re-sign for 2024 for his large salary, they just couldn't do it. They'd been counting on his retirement and bike companies hurting big time right now. Also, management now has a top 3 or 5 (at worst) rider in Jackson. And Laurie and Greg didn't jive, so they weren't going to break their bank to keep him after he didn't commit to re-signing earlier in the year.
I'm sure they would have resigned him for something like a $100k instead of his (likely) $300k+ but he would take that as an insult and also not want to leave that money on the table if he could get it elsewhere. These are mountain bikers, not Super Cross guys. Every $100k makes a big difference, even to a guy like Greg who's been paid very well most of his career.
That tracks with some insider rumors I have heard.
Rob Roskop’s opinion is pretty blunt. Also looks like Rob and Greg’s friendship is tight which would lead towards them partnering up together again.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0fx7yUrvEp/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Yeah, what we hear and what is actually said behind closed doors are often two different things. As consumers/fans it's easy to point at the management or finance departments because Greg is the goat, but this could have been more on Greg than people want it to be.
Greg Minnaar would be allowed to do a Jay Leno on my race team. Absolutely. Seatbacks for life. All time QB. Permanent shotgun for the whole vacation. Greg Minnaar.
You fools.
I remember when The Rat retired, Rob was heartbroken. He absolutely loves racing and the Syndicate was his pride and joy.
Hopefully there will be a new Syndicate with a different brand.
From robskopps insta-
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