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His contributions to the B-Practice podcast are probably a big reason that Vital favors him (Just like people here love Jesse M. because he actually posts in the forum periodically). It makes them feel like they're "one of your own." Shocking... do good PR things that expand your audience and let people get to know you... and you increase your fan base and marketability. I think people really appreciate his perspective, combined with Tanner and Jason, on the races and racing in general. It's one of the more interesting podcasts to me. On top of that, his journey over the...

Was sweatin’ a bit after I posted that screenshot and thought for sure there was no way it could be read. I should have known better 😂 Dak and Jess are officially on Scott DH Factory. We recorded a pod with Dak last week, you can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts, and read the team press release here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/dakotah-norton-jess-blewitt-join-scot…

As someone who was there from the very beginning (okay EWS #2), I think the story arc of EWS/EDR is a bit more complex that people think, and that Chis Ball is not the boogie man some make him out to be. EWS was not just Chis Ball, it was a run by a board, with Chis as the most public facing member of the organization. Keep in mind that in 2013 enduro racing was seen as an exciting new sport (yes I know, it wasn't new in France and Italy) and the timing was perfect with new wheel sizes...

I picked up a bag of like 30 presta valve cores on Amazon for next to nothing and swap them out if things are getting clogged.

Now it all makes sense!

Definitely Jess with the long hair. Looks like her and Ethan Craik are testing at the same location from their Insta stories.

This is the kind of sleuthing the thread has been lacking for a while.

God I love you nerds...

Eargate

Huge favor, but can you all screenshot and hard post instagram stuff instead of linking. Especially if it’s an instagram story? Some of us don’t have any Instagram and can’t view the links. Plus if it’s a story, it’ll be gone in 24hrs even if you can view it. Cheers mates!

I like Dak but I think some vital users have a slightly biased view on him. Sick guy, love listening to him, still very fast. But I think it’s very healthy and appropriate for sports teams to sign new younger talent.

When Jack's post said that after 14 years, he wanted time to do things he wants to do.. Even if there was an offer on the table with someone, that doesn't mean he has to take it. There comes a point where one's mental health becomes the priority. He even mentioned that he had previously considered retirement.. Not everyone wants to race to the point that they are lucky to qualify.. Burnout is a real thing, even amongst some of the best in the biz...

UDH2, with +/- 50mm of chainstay length adjustment, so everyone can just use whatever they want and shut up about it.

I think that should come under Dream Rumours, rather than Team Rumours.

Jack Moir and Edbull Masters to WarnerBros micros instead of Ric McLaughlin and the other aussie

If this is true, e*thirteen had better be scrambling to make some stronger wheels to stand up to both his and Ronan's brutality

Jacks announcement took a few of us by surprise last night. It's sad that one of the best riders in the world, arguably the most charismatic too is unable to secure a ride for next year and in some ways, coerced into retirement. I hope he finds a role somewhere, he would be a fantastic "face" of a company. The content would be top level. Jack is majorly responsible for MTB in Australia spreading so far, his influence on youngsters and his personal approach to grassroots racing that I have seen first hand is commendable. He truly is one of...

Moi Moi calls it a career.

E-bikes were the death of enduro, no one’s buying the bikes anymore so the industry won’t hold it up. Question is will the same happen to dh bikes and racing, I honestly think it will, but will be more than happy to be wrong

Such a massive blow to the discipline to have Jack and Jesse both leave. I hate today it but this could be the nail in the coffin for enduro racing at a worlds level