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Couple new Tazzy rigs for The Man:
I forget if anyone posted, but Tommy G has been riding a Canyon with SR Suntour suspension and officially announced he's on Pirelli tires today.
Barney now with canyon wrenching for luca
He also had him putting a torque frame in the bin the other day on his stories. Might just be getting a freshie or something else?
Jesse Melamed with a Trek fuel in his latest social media post.
PB just did an interview with him.
“My relationship with Canyon is great. We're not working together in the future, but they were super nice about letting me go. I'll keep riding my Canyon bikes. I think they're really sick, so I'll keep most of those. And then I have a Trek Fuel EX that I'll be riding, and I just bought an Evil Offering. I've always had a thing for Evil bikes. I'm super excited to ride different bikes”
Brage on Norco!!
Brage with Norco.
What a move.
Brage to Norco.
See you guys back here at the end of the season. ✌🏻
Yeah! Have a good time, guys! Was a premium speculation fest this winter! Thanks!
Solid move for both.
When brage rides Norco?
Mountain biking wins.
Stoked for the new edits.
‘Premium Speculation Fest’ is a very good option for the name of next season’s thread.
Lowkey Brage on an insanely beefy optic doing some jibby freeride moves would be kinda sweet
Lol. Straight up guess based on shock mount proved to be right. Unexpected!
I have extremely high expectations right now of a throw back theme bike between Brage, Norco and Marzocchi......
Ready for another go on the Jah drop
Any bets on Trek's financial woes impacting the team roster this year?
What a nightmare for Oisin to have bouncing around in the back of his mind. Am I gonna be holding another empty bag at the end of the season?
I hope that his contract states something about "I get paid wages in full for the full season up front and bonuses are due even if sponsors go insolvent" just as a reaction to the YT debacle.
...but it's pretty tough to be that demanding when you're unemployed and looking for anyone who will take you racing the following year!
Global trouble for them?
Been a bit of discussion on it in what's currently the last 2 pages of the "Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread" (page's 138 & 139.)
This will always be Ream Tumors to me.
Yo @sspomer can we do this?
Message me. I’ll set it up.
Perhaps my ‘see you next year’ was premature: the most entertaining figure in mountain bikes (who happens to be celebrating a birthday today, send him glad tidings) teased this photo yesterday, any ideas about Tippie’s new bike?
With the little bend on the seat stay near the axle and the rear pivot location, it kinda looks like a Norco Sight?
Here for any Tippie/ Brage collabs.
New brand ambassador announcement from Tektro/TRP:
Haßloch / Changhua - February 1, 2026 - 2026 is a very special year for Tektro / TRP, and we’re excited to start it with great news: Jasper Jauch joins the Tektro / TRP family as our new brand ambassador. This partnership comes at the perfect moment. Tektro celebrates its 40th anniversary, while TRP marks 20 years of performance-driven innovation. Two milestones, one shared vision - and a strong reason to look ahead together.
Founded in 1986, Tektro has always stood for reliable, innovative braking systems and drivetrain components. What started as a specialist in brake technology has grown into a globally recognized brand over the past four decades. With the launch of TRP (Tektro Racing Products) 20 years ago, Tektro took a clear step into the high-performance segment - driven by the ambition to develop top-level products for riders who demand the most from their equipment.
With Jasper Jauch, Tektro / TRP gains an ambassador who lives and breathes these values. Jasper has been a core part of the mountain bike scene for many years. His journey has taken him from international downhill racing to successful media projects, and further into guiding, coaching, and community-driven initiatives. No matter the format, his focus has always remained the same: pure fun on the bike, honest technology, and real connection with the riding community.
“Working with Tektro / TRP feels absolutely right,” says Jasper Jauch. “A brand with such a strong history that’s still open to new ideas and fresh approaches - that perfectly reflects my own path in mountain biking. I’m really looking forward to contributing my experience and bringing meaningful projects to life together.”
As a brand ambassador, Jasper will represent Tektro and TRP at events, across digital platforms, and through direct interaction with the community. He will also put products to the test in real-world riding conditions, providing hands-on feedback - strengthening the close link between product development, riding experience, and the MTB scene.
“Especially in our anniversary year, it’s important for us not only to celebrate our history, but to actively shape what’s next,” says Silvan Schäfer, Marketing Coordinator of TEKTRO Europe.
“With Jasper, we’ve found a partner who shares our passion and represents our brands in an authentic, credible way.”
The reel Norco dropped for Brage...
Norco’s marketing department has figured out how to reach directly into my soul.
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