2024 TEAM RUMORS

He’s clearly on the same bike as GeorgeSwift! 

Wouldn't the 'talk to me' bit at the bottom be 'I'm looking for something, talk to me'?

Looks like a Specialized Bridge saddle, but that's a hard one to tell

Canyon with a new DH rider 👀

Nice Yeti Mr Boggs..

We gonna see more of these ? 😎

Jackson Frew.

Jackson bounces between Aus and Canada and does the Crankworx series. Maybe Canyon want some representation in both WC and Crankworx if the UCI/Discovery can't get their shit together. 

Scott dh factory to announce 2 new riders

It’s got to be Benny Coulanges. 

I could see him fitting in the silhouette, but from the riding video it doesn’t look like him. Legs are too short. Benoit has a really distinct look on the bike and I don’t think that’s him. I think he is staying with Dorval Commencal or whatever that team name is going to be this year. 

Looks a bit like daprela with his Monny hat ears tuck look

Edit: moimoi also posting a photo of DH rig as "new years resolution" so perhaps a return to DH for him as well?

Canyon : Antoine Pierron ?

Australian national DH champs is at Jack's home track this year (Awaba). Winning that would guarantee him a spot at world champs so it might make sense for him to be getting in some DH laps

Bandeira has to be one  and the other ... Ethan Craik?

It's either him or he's the new Canyon rider, although Antoine Pierron is a good fit there.

Craik on the new MS …… team with a internet podcast top level rider and another uk based rider who’s previously been riding with intensity 

Banderia and Craik to Scott

Hugo Marini on Canyon Factory most likely, Antoine Pierron was already on the Canyon Pirelli team for a season and left, so can't see him going back.

Ollie Davis is on a Commencal team I think. 

There was a pic of Dunne with a seat mast that looked like an unno but maybe it was a canyon like Bleeder19 said. Old edit but so good 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M0MVm7gf1Ok

MS Intense?... For some reason I am thinking that is a tracer. Ohlins, renthal..

I reckon this is what it would look like if you asked a rider like Coulanges to throw some style for the camera 😂 Realistically it could be anyone but I’d love to see Benoit cash in on a team like Canyon after his win in Les Gets this year. 

E-enduro is my guess

https://www.instagram.com/p/C1rsM6_smpV/?igsh=eDJhZnNyd3ZyZXdq

Goncalo and Craik on Scott Dh Factory

Greg on Deity?!?

I think the most written phrase on this rumor thread is "MS Intense." I'm curious if anyone has anything more than speculation that such a team would exist. As far as I can tell, this ... team ... was not spun out of any actual think being revealed, leaked, etc...but just someone thinking it could happen.

I do not think Intense will have a team as we have seen in the past...can anyone point to anything. 

I feel confident Gwin will still race. Gonna absolutely rep the US in world champs. I suspect he will do well, too.

I also feel confident that Mondraker will be Pinkerton, Dunne, and Norton. Maybe Craik also, as there is a good Pinkerton connection.

Norco confirmed then 

That landscape sure looks like the hill "he" was riding in the Norco teaser from yesterday. 

Confirmed craik and banderia to Scott 

MS themselves may have given us a hint in early December...

First big piece of news today (but not the last... ;-) ): 

Ready for 2024 with new roster 

The SCOTT DH Factory welcomes Ethan Craik (GBR) and Gonçalo Bandeira (POR) as the latest additions to its roster for the 2024 DH race season.

Nimes, France, Jan 4th. The SCOTT DH Factory adds no less than two talented riders to their ranks, recently signing young racers (20yo each), Ethan Craik and Gonçalo Bandeira, for the 2024 DH racing season and beyond. The two young men have a promising future in the sport given their highlights from last season. They will join Dylan Levesque and Marine Cabirou forming a rather solid squad.

Ethan has already earned a set of impressive results in DH World Cup racing, finishing 2nd at the last 2023 World Cup and never lower than top 10 over the season! Add to that a 3rd place at European Champs last year and 2020 Junior World Cup overall winner, the young Brit has some serious speed on offer. Despite his young age, Gonçalo is a 7-time Portuguese National Champion! He has a lot of momentum coming off some strong results in 2023 and several top-20's prior.  

Later this month, the SCOTT DH Factory will charge out of the gate strong, committing to a training camp to start preparation for the season, setting up bikes, and of course, pushing themselves to ride as fast as humanly possible through terrain worthy of a World Cup. Stay tuned for more!

"I couldn't be happier joining SCOTT DH Factory. I've had a very warm welcome and I'm stoked to be representing such an iconic brand with such a cool history. All the people in the factory and the team fill me with confidence that we can reach that top step together. I'm loving the Gambler and I look forward to racing it!" -Ethan Craik, SCOTT DH Factory

"Joining an elite team was always a dream for me so it feels unreal to accomplish this life goal. The hard work starts now. I've been riding the Gambler for some time now and I'm sure I can deliver at SCOTT, all the people at the factory and in the team gave me a warm welcome - no doubt the future will be bright!" - Gonçalo Bandeira, SCOTT DH Factory

“We are delighted to have Ethan and Gonçalo on board for 2024, young and talented riders that will be solid additions to our already proven squad with Marine Cabirou and Dylan Levesque”, says Patrice Afflatet, team manager SCOTT DH Factory.

The SCOTT DH Factory - Partners
Stepping into 2024, the SCOTT DH Factory relies on the same fantastic partners as throughout 2023. The team successfully managed to establish itself on the DH World Cup circuit as a team to be reckoned with thanks to the support from FOX, MAXXIS, SHIMANO, CHATEL and SCOTT! The team is already working hard to take their performance to the next level in 2024.

The SCOTT DH Factory rides the following:
SCOTT Gambler Frame

Fox 40 Fork
Fox DHX2 / Float X2 shock
RaceFace Atlas Wheelsets
Maxxis Assegai and DHR2 Tires
Shimano Saint Drivetrain
Shimano XTR or Saint Brakes, 203mm Friza rotors
Syncros Saddles, Handlebars and Stems

Still running Burgtec grips there though. Could be he's testing other components for his new set up, or it's just what the brand had available to build up a bike for him. 

I mean, that could also be MS Racing desperate for a new major sponsor and trying to convince Intense to hook them up. Maybe they will put Intense bikes under both Gwin and Dak, but under separate teams? 

Greg still on fox too, but am i alone to see a yellow fork knob ???