With the limited amount of rides out there, how long till one of these new Chinese MTB brands tries to legitimize themselves and throws some money...
With the limited amount of rides out there, how long till one of these new Chinese MTB brands tries to legitimize themselves and throws some money at a few legit riders and forms a new world cup team.
2 motorbike brands are doing this in MXGP and MotoGP, so I would think it is inevitable, I'm calling 2028.
For MotoGP at least that's just sponsorship of an otherwise western made motorcycle in Moto3 and Moto2 categories. Moto3 has 3 spec chassis and a spec engine from Triumph while for Moto3 you have a choice of a Honda and a KTM bike.
MotoGP is being talked about, but not for 2027 and that will probably require them to design and manufacture their own racing bike. Which is a bit dfferent to just sponsoring a team...
With the limited amount of rides out there, how long till one of these new Chinese MTB brands tries to legitimize themselves and throws some money...
With the limited amount of rides out there, how long till one of these new Chinese MTB brands tries to legitimize themselves and throws some money at a few legit riders and forms a new world cup team.
So it sounds like Aletha leaving, Gabe leaving, and rumors of Troy leaving. I believe there was a rumor posted previously that the Canyon DH team...
So it sounds like Aletha leaving, Gabe leaving, and rumors of Troy leaving. I believe there was a rumor posted previously that the Canyon DH team was getting a bit haircut for 2027. Maybe that's what's playing out.
If this was the case, there would be some space for a absolute top rider to join....
A shame about Gabe, the guys a legend. He's one of the rare background guys who are that guy that you know even though he's not...
A shame about Gabe, the guys a legend. He's one of the rare background guys who are that guy that you know even though he's not a racer or team owner. He's always been front and center for his athletes at the finish line with Fabian. It would be great for him to end up back with a team on devinci maybe? Or maybe he and Troy will end up in the same place as they seem to have worked well together.
Let's not forget that Gabe Fox was the man who supported Stevie Smith!
Gabe is such a class act! I met him a few times on the WC circuit and he was always nice and kind to anyone who wanted to talk to him. I am sure he is appreciated in the entire scene and he'll come around.
Brage off marzocchi and onto fox factory. It would seem the freeride crew left on marzocchi is dwindling. Is fox just trying to push the main brand with the financial hits they're taking lately or is marzocchi no longer a priority like it was in 2020? There's mostly just influencers left on marzocchi.
FMD Racing IG story shows multiple people blurred out and does not appear Martin Maes or Phoebe Gale are in the photo. Anyone know if they’re on to new teams?
For MotoGP at least that's just sponsorship of an otherwise western made motorcycle in Moto3 and Moto2 categories. Moto3 has 3 spec chassis and a spec engine from Triumph while for Moto3 you have a choice of a Honda and a KTM bike.
MotoGP is being talked about, but not for 2027 and that will probably require them to design and manufacture their own racing bike. Which is a bit dfferent to just sponsoring a team...
And Total Energies is switching to Pardus bikes next season.
I can definitely see it happening in MTB, maybe in XC due to the larger market
If this was the case, there would be some space for a absolute top rider to join....
I read somewhere that X-Lab were producing an XC bike and going to sponsor a team. I would expect them (or others) to start in XC first.
Prototype X-Lab XC race bike.
I bet they run a WC team in 2028
Let's not forget that Gabe Fox was the man who supported Stevie Smith!
Gabe is such a class act! I met him a few times on the WC circuit and he was always nice and kind to anyone who wanted to talk to him. I am sure he is appreciated in the entire scene and he'll come around.
I tip my hat to you, Gabe!
Mx
Brage off marzocchi and onto fox factory. It would seem the freeride crew left on marzocchi is dwindling. Is fox just trying to push the main brand with the financial hits they're taking lately or is marzocchi no longer a priority like it was in 2020? There's mostly just influencers left on marzocchi.
Fox pulling a KTM. Buy and push a brand that is nearly identical, the kill brand shortly after lol
they replace willier in the willier vittoria team, deal done.
FMD Racing IG story shows multiple people blurred out and does not appear Martin Maes or Phoebe Gale are in the photo. Anyone know if they’re on to new teams?
No idea but Phoebe hasnt really had any significant results for a while now...
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