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Also, if parts really cause a competitive disadvantage... they get replaced with rebranded stuff that works. forks with internals from a competitor, sharpied maxxis tires, Intense M1s being repainted for like 5 different brands, these are all things that have happened when there was a real competitive disadvantage.
Yeah they’re professionals and they’ve got to do what they’ve got to do - but I still think it would suck.
I guess it’s not out of the question that Tahnee does ride a rebadged Canyon but there’s got to be some mixed emotions there. Good to do well on a bike you were involved in developing. Bad to do free marketing for a brand that just dropped you.
When was this canyon drop?
was this pre sam pilgrim? who were their "influencers”?
We know they are going to take a massive Hit from the Ebike battery drama and there was 2 posts on insta where people had lost garages from the fires, which were taken down shortly before the announcement.
The Exploding seat stays on the torque and spectral ebikes seem to have caused issues aswell - as a heap of those posts are gone aswell.
I'd happily see canyon as a brand take a big loss, They are part responsible for Headset routing when they worked with acros and also introduced us to The pure sh1t is52 upper headset...(with the 2021 spectral) The zs56 upper wouldve been better as it uses a normal zs44 bearing and metal compression ring.
...and no women?
Edit: Looks like maybe the XC women ride for Liv, not Giant? But still no women DH riders in the announcement.
I think it was on a downtime podcast where Martin Maes kind of hinted that when he'd signed with Orbea they had promised him a downhill bike within a certain time frame that hadn't materialized .
I don't doubt Orbea can make a good DH bike , all their other bikes get pretty good reviews so I don't see why this should be any different.
I don’t believe Canyon are hurting much. They have a stacked field of roadies who are several times more expensive then anyone in MTB. Might just be a change of strategy to focus on a few big names, similar like YT did a while ago
My Guess for FMD
Is move to orbea bikes all but confirmed really
Martin Maes and Darragh Ryan to Join the FMD alongside Oli, Tahnee and Phoebe
Honestly was confused when you dropped that name but seeing as pretty much a lot of people in FMD and the FMD account itself is following him, I'm inclined to agree with you. Was wondering what junior they were going to pick for this year. Looks like he's stupid fast as well judging by race results
Long time lurker, first time poster here…
Have noticed that PFR no longer follow Jake Jewett on IG but do follow Vinny Armstrong, Heather Wilson, Dani Castellanos and Harry Schofield. They only follow 23 profiles and 18 of those are sponsors/media/mechanics/current team plus still following Dane and Teagan. So maybe some potential there?
Side note though… Apologies for the off-topic but I feel it’s worth a mention. Ryan Griffith seems like a top sportsman. The only PFR member that I’ve seen consistently stoked for everyone in the comments on all the posts, Pivot and beyond. An asset to the sport.
It’s public knowledge that’s both Jewitt’s have left pivot and joined the giant factory team
Yep - that’s why I made a special note of them still following Teagan and Dane, because they’re no longer a part of the team either.
Specially since Worlds DH 2025 are in Champery...
Hart attack
Champery racetrack 2024 is a one line track, not the super technical and steep track of Hart's greatest run.
not if they install sprinklers along the track and make it mandatory muddy
vali on Sweet Protection
needles interviews danny hart
vali was already off TLD, she was using oakley trail lids when riding her trailbike. she was just using her old D4 helmets for DH riding until she got a new sponsor.
thx. updated.
I love how Danny pokes fun at himself when talking about being a bit of a Diva when they were on Giant together lol. He always seems to have these funny little quips and a good personality for a guy who is a multi-time world champ. Who wouldn't want to sign Danny? Can't wait to see how him and Greg get along now that greg is retired, I feel like it will either go really good or horribly wrong...
Not a racing team rumor here but freeride. I heard Marzochi parted ways with Tyler Mcaul, Dj Brandt and a great deal of others. I heard specifically Tmac and DJ are reaching out to smaller suspension companies. They are trying to get contracts…. Maybe we see someone on a vorsprung, EXT or Push at rampage soon? What frame will T Mac ride? The Zink bike???
wow , absolute wow , cant believe Orbea put that much into the scene.... wow.. not sure Hart / norco / greg will be good
The Orbea Rallon has been a pretty popular bike in the UK since 2016ish.
I used to see loads of them in the Alps too.
Several Push shocks have been at Rampage already. Sorge and/or Aggy had one on their Evil.
Eh, I have a feeling that two veterans in the sport realize they aren't about to coach each other. Based on how Danny managed on his own with the GT last year via his family in a camper.. Hes probably just looking for a paycheck, a bit of support, and a bike to race.
But thats just like, my opinion, man.
Danny was doing a meet and greet thing at the bikepark I worked when he was at Saracen......which they spectacularly failed to advertise.
So I basically spent all day being his personal chaffeur/hang out. He has possibly the driest wit of anyone I've ever met, super down to earth and does not tolerate bs. Top lad.
I've been biking between NZ and EU/UK for atleast 10 years, I think ive seen 2 orbea's in person..
I've seen Bikes not even sold in NZ... in NZ such as privateer, Propain and a few radon's... more than orbea lol
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDuX--VslkS/?igsh=ZHQzY3oyOG11cDBz
I reckon they could fit a Pinion gearbox in there and go for the 100k..
giant factory video with jewett bros.
PROPER edit... loved it. Both of the Jewett's are fun to watch ride!
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