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How progressive of them to offer cranks 5mm shorter...

No high pivot, no idler, no flip-chip, no bonded lugs, no belt, no cable tourism, only four bars and a single chain? Will they even be able to ride that thing?

Here's a better picture. I downloaded this in September and I have no idea where I got it. I made a whole post about it yesterday but I deleted it because my speculation was based upon the rocker looking like the Wild. This is likely an aluminium mule.

Just a minute… would that mean, if they used your described configuration, AND won an elite WC, that Gates would give them… TWO hundred thousand dollars?!?

I was wondering where Hrastnik was at in all this, she seemed to have slipped under the radar so far and is the only top 10 racer on the ladies side other than Cami that hasn't had an announcement yet. Also hoping Widmann gets scooped up by someone who needs a couple more points. Going to be honest, I hate it, but the points are making team rumors a bit more fun this year to see how everything fits together as things are announced.

So it's guilty until proven innocent now, is it?

You said it yourself mate: “ALLEGED”

When Momo is between the tape, the only death grip involved is between my butt cheeks and the couch cushion.

Big news from SCOTT today as they welcome Benoît Coulanges to the team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The SCOTT DH Factory is thrilled to welcome none other than current Vice World Champion and two-time World Cup winner Benoît Coulanges to the team. This exciting French addition will strengthen the squad for the 2025 DH racing season and beyond. At 30 years old, Benoît Coulanges is already a force to be reckoned with in the downhill scene. During his time with Team Dorval AM, he built an impressive résumé, claiming two French Championship titles and earning countless World Cup podiums. Known for his blistering...

With respect Phil has been struggling to be a regular top 30 finisher the last few years. And like Kade and Kaos his skills may be more valuable producing content rather than racing World cups. And that sucks cos those boys really lit up the vital raw , sleeper co. and Ben cathro videos over the world cup weekends. Sad to see the gifted steezy and technical riders are being forced out of the racing side of the sport now . I wanna see some rowdy shit being done on some wild lines not just a load of Frenchies deathgripping...

I think Laurie is staying with the Syndicate this year.

Not DH but looks like Lucy VanEesteren is riding for Specialized now. https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpxYAPO0DA/?igsh=MWNiOXV1Zm5nc3R6dA==

I can confirm that he is a professional in every sense of the word. He's been great to work with.

With Mr. Metallier you have to think it's related to the brands not having money for it anymore rather than not wanting to continue the relationship. No idea what he's like to deal with B2B behind the scenes but as far as clicks/exposure/talking up your brand directly to an audience, he's gotta be one of the best, guy's a pro. No surprise to hear he was able to replace them in short order.

Marine now confirmed on Canyon

This is almost as good as Dan Atherton coming back to chase the belt cash bag. Excellent try for the most ridiculous rumor award. I applaud you sir.

If you think a World Cup team like FMD are going to risk an entire season on some old prototype frames from canyon or specialized you have been smoking that crack again.

We just gonna forget that Maes took the underperforming Frankenstein-e-bike you mention to a 20th place finish at one of his only DH races this year? can’t be that bad… can it? Orbea is too big a company to not have something in the works (that isn’t just a wild sans battery/motor).

Like Pivot Phoenix…same DW design.