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I went back and looked at this again, and I don't think it's Mikey in front, I think he's filming. He's got a white helmet half helmet and when Gavin wear a half his is black. Gavin rides for Specialized. Seth was tagged 6d ago by TRP for their new drivetrain and it was him and Cody Kelly in the vid (in what looks like SoCal). Seth's on a Intense and Cody on Specialized. That could be months old footage, though. Windrock lists the Commencal Supreme, Commencal Furious, and Specialized Status as rental bikes. Gwin has owned Windrock since October...

Not really a rumor, since it's published on UCI's team listings for 2024, but Nathan Pontvianne and Mylann Falquet are shown as members of the Goodman Santacruz team. UCI listed them as members of the Pinkbike team last year, although they apparently only received "support" (whatever that means) from PB. Nathan placed 2nd overall in Men's Juniors last year and Mylann was 4th in Juniors. Nathan took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in 3 of the last 5 races. Mylann placed 2nd and 3rd in the last 2 races of the season. I don't know if they are still Juniors for...

The new Trailblazers Racing team announced. Three riders, Simplon bikes. Very nice! https://www.instagram.com/trailblazers.racing

I never post here, but have lurked for years. This years rumor thread has been so epic with so many fun high/lows. The very first world cup dh race I had access to live was South Africa 2011 when Qwin won "out of nowhere", and Warner was walking about eating his hat. I will never accept that he isnt on the verge of a comeback, and this year is no different. I wouldnt doubt him.

And Michael Delesalle is still on his Commencal as of 2 days ago, so looks like they are all still riding their old bikes for now.

People talking about what Gwin might get paid on a "factory" team vs Gwin Racing are missing the point that Gwin Racing is exactly the same organisation as IFR was last year with Dak replaced with another younger, probably cheaper rider. He's been the team owner for a while. He's a good businessman and I'm sure he'll have some lucrative component and frame sponsorships lined up for the team to make sure it is well funded and he gets paid what he's worth. Intense is off the table. Not being IFR anymore confirms this. Frameworks is tiny and can't afford...

Getting in on the AG frame conversation Logically it makes in my mind to stay on Intense. He’s developed the bike and Seth is familiar, helps Seth continue to grow and develop. Sticking to a platform they were so close to winning on. long shot like a million to 1 odds Devinci or Marin frames 🤷🏼‍♂️

As someone who can see the iconic radar dome from my house, you have no idea how accurate this is. "Locals only, man!"

Never mind the fucking bike company named Crestline, who, in their own words are, "inspired by the terrain that surrounded the founders homes in Southern California, and even naming the company after Crestline CA - a renown local DH shuttle zone" Big, big secret. Wait'll you hear about this wave outside of Half Moon Bay.

Well Gwin was on the podium (4th) in Val Di Sole in 2022.... Just saying

I'm no Gwin hater, but I don't think Gwin can pull that kind of salary from a frame sponsor alone when he's running his own team and not on a factory team. Maybe collectively for his whole team, but not by himself. Historically his high payouts were the result of his performance (win) bonus structure. Objectively speaking, the last time Gwin was on a WC podium was 2018. Don't get me wrong, I'm stoked he's still racing and even more stoked he's investing in bike parks, US racing, etc, but I'm not holding my breath that he's going to have...

I'll put my left nut on what's listed on the RB sponsor page.. Intense

So we placing bets on what Frame Gwinner is riding? I want to see the yeti thing so bad, to see his career go full circle. But I think it's a pipedream. I'd love to see a small US manufacturer like frameworks, canfield.... hell even a Contra! But I get that feeling it will be a Trek, specialized, Commencal thing. Safe money in that bet. Who's betting their right nut on something weird!?

I would think he'll likely be on an Intense again. Boring, I know, but that's what I'd bet money on.

Gwin's latest insta post

That yeti DH is carbon now, aint no way they changing no mold for Mr Gwin no matter the feedback. They had sick mick on the advisory board, that's good enough for me!

No longer a mystery....

Finally I can go to bed and sleep peacefully, knowing we'll see the Gwinner race again

The epic wet Mont Saint Anne run was on Onza Edit: let's all bask in the glory

man, it brings me much joy to see AG continuing racing… NOW F* TELL ME ON WHICH FRAME/BIKE DAMN IT!!!