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Admittedly mostly stolen from Singletrack Mag, but here's what is still to be confirmed (from what I can remember) listed roughly in order of how strongly they are linked to a team/sponsor: David Trummer [Probably on MS Intense or equivalent team with Intense frames, all but confirmed] Angel Suarez leaves Primal Unno Project Race Team. [On Frameworks, all but confirmed] Ronan Dunne leaves Continental Nukeproof Factory Racing. [Probably on Mondraker, all but confirmed] Vali Holl leaves RockShox Trek Race Team. [Probably on YT] Ryan Pinkerton leave GT Factory Racing. [Probably on Mondraker] Dakota Norton leaves Intense Factory Racing. [Probably on...

Yes, I remember Bruni specifically saying he got to New Zealand in the off season and was tired/jetlagged from his trip in eco class, and then realised that a lot of the other top euro guys had flown business class to stay fresh (a quick check says 1500 in eco vs 7k in business). Makes you realise some of the top dogs spend/cost as much on a single training trip as a privateer spends on his entire race season.

I don't know anything about BK's background, but the guy does 3 jobs. Team owner, team manager, and pro rider (top 5 in the world). He deserves to reap the rewards because that requires a serious amount of hard work and dedication, and of course talent. Not to mention his sideline projects such as the clothing brand. Plus the guy is super likeable, clearly loves riding, and is refreshingly open and honest in interviews. It would be awesome to see him standing on top of that podium in 2024.

Would you ride a cube if you weren't getting paid to ride it?

Yeah it's a Dissent but with all his regular parts on it, so he's basically just done a frame swap. Not sure if it's because he's signed for Nukeproof, or just testing out the Dissent though, as he could be shopping around for a sponsor or as a privateer wanting to simply buy a frame. I wouldn't be surprised if he got it via Adam Brayton too given that they are good mates and probably ride the same size frame

Amen

Fuck off Barry

That is flat out dissregarding what and who probably (amongst a very few others) paved the way to what you froth arround today. Go play some minecraft now..

New presenter for Wyn TV!

moi moi wasn't ousted by gwin AFAIK, but didn't gell with the new setup (tires, suspension, brakes), had an off-year and wanted some change. unfortunately cannondale canceled their racing efforts after he was promised a ride so he took what he could get and that was canyon at that time. pretty sure canyon would have loved to keep him and surely raised the pay but my guess is YT really opened their wallet and don't know who signed who first, but jesse should also be paid well and both could've been too expensive.

Moi Moi: YT Kasper: YT (seen it with my own eyes) Angel: Unno

A winning setup doesn't last forever...I made the choice that I thought would bring me success for many years to come. Canyon has a bigger commitment to racing and winning and I've always felt I wanted a little extra help to go even faster. I recorded a podcast with Downtime last week so that should be out soon and explain some more.

More news, this time from Nukeproof and Continental! https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/continental-nukeproof-facto…

Mr. Moi Moi , Kasper and Angel seem to be like the only ones left. Seems to be something going on with the Specialized Enduro team too since they haven't released their team roster yet. Saw somewhere that Transition is putting together a "Factory" team... That still has to be announced.

And I correct that Jesse maintained a 29/29 set up on his Rocky? Whereas Remi and ALN were mixed 29/27b? Was hoping we might see some weirdness to get his new Canyon mixed but probably not based on a 3 second Google search for his bike check. Can't wait to see Jesse, Jack, and Richie continue their battles. Hopefully Martin is in the mix too.

Pretty sure Jack wants to race DH and Canyon wouldn't let him...

It’s interesting to me that Canyon had the money to lure him away from Rocky but not enough to just keep Moir in the first place.