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They also covered the YT logo on her race bike with a RockShox one.
It’s part of the “shoulda known better” clause in the UA
it a) loses information and b) kills the conversation, probably more due to the basic forum functions instead of using a proper bb
Create your own forum if you don’t like how this one is run.
ever heard of suggestions?
i came for the interesting conversations but i'm staying to see if fucking seth and butch start their own belligerent/snarky/iknowbetterthanyoudotcom forum
This place really is one of the strangest “discussion” forums I’ve ever encountered. It’s like seven rigid dudes who really do not want to discuss much.
Makes sense that after a couple decades of message boards the survivors include weird mutations, but damn! Very 80s Dad.
I havent watched it but sometimes I imagine this is what the film "12 angry men" is like
You'd be surprised, there is a lot more reason in that movie compared to the present time...
Someone at Sram or Red Bull should have a towel, jacket, or something for Vali at the finish line and whenever she does any media. Same for Oisin and Andi. A nice "oops, how'd that flag get there" like Michael Jordan in '92 rather than the more "intentional" cover-up. This is the kind of stuff legal teams live for and will definitely try to use against them in any future negotiations for unpaid wages.
Ok but, forum replies get off topic easily and fill up peoples inbox. This thread is about 2026 team rumors, not YT’s failings, there are plenty of other places for that. And really, you are upset your niche forum replies are not saved for posterity? No one will care in a year.
Perfect example of getting off topic, look at us right now…. All this arguing about to be nuked by @sspomer and that would be fine.
Only reason I’m subscribed for email updates is so when something juicy gets leaked and then nuked I can still see it if I missed it. 😂
I do sometime wonder if what gets nuked and what doesn’t have more to do with who advertises on this website rather than the sanctity of on topic forum replies. Just a reality of a forum that’s attached to a journalism website who has employees to pay. Either way it’s spoomer’s prerogative to moderate this place how he seems fit.
Shouldnt yt team rumours be in the team rumours thread? I confuse
So far rumors wise for YT riders, Kolb = Scott. Vali = Commencal Les Orres. Have not really seen any rumors for Oisin, he would be a great addition to a team, consistent top 10 rider. Also, what about Jack Moir, he is a great addition for a brand solely for his YouTube, the results are a bonus and when healthy can win any enduro race.
It's unfortunate that he's caught up in all this after the Cannondale and Intense flubs. He's one of the guys who's been a constant podium thread in both Enduro and Downhill for his whole career but seems to get shafted. Hopefully he finds some solid ground to rebuild after a few injuries.
Vali to Aon
On the broadcast during Oisin's run they said that he's got a deal inked with someone for next season already.
I mean there is a spot considering Monika Hrastnik just announced this is her last season...
Exactly. It was also an attempt to re-rail the team rumours thread.
Does AON have the budget for someone like Vali? That doesn't seem likely..
No. Vali runs Rockshox. Aon is on Manitou
Pure speculation, but what about Oisin to Norco? How long were the contracts for the reformed NRD? This was the second season for a lot of them, and if memory serves, Gracey was their only success story this year. They could really use a consistent top 10 male rider.
Osin to norco as Danny retires
Yt had it pre writen in contracts about riders not getting paid if the team folds - so a little birdy tweeted
Rumours from Lake Placid that Greenland was spotted shopping and that Kolb might be going to Syndicate. Also sounds like the main rumour on Oisin right now is Trek? Maybe Dylan Maples to SCOTT if this is the case?
have also heard the same about the contract. additionally rumor was that contract was sprung so late that there was very little, if any, chance to counter.
He nearly signed for them before so that’s plausible again.
But who would leave?
Oisin to Trek was confirmed by 2 industry fellas on the weekend!
"Quit spreading salacious personal rumours in Team Rumours" ~Thibaut, probably
4 elite men next year or who will they be dropping? All 3 that are on there now were new for this season...right? Lachie, Walker, Davis.
I honestly completely forgot about Matt Walker being on Trek, he had a very quiet season. Did he get injured?
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