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Who said Maples to Pivot?

Felipe Agurto to Propaine

There’s a pattern to what Gwin has done after he left the last big team he rode for and it’s not been any good let’s hope he doesn’t ruin Frameworks just as things are going so well.

Pretty sure both form of sugars were referenced going there haha.

Looks stoked

Ohhhh this was a deeper one than I thought, maple syrup = brown sugar, I thought it was Tuhoto-Ariki Pene, who Ed Masters calls "Brown Sugar"

Credit to Burgtec. They have this team as co-title sponsors, and also sponsor Trek Factory, Commencal Muc-Off, Syndicate, Yeti Factory and they just picked up Frameworks. Some serious talent there. No idea where the budget comes from hahahahah

Oakley and Luxottica could not care less about gravity MTB. They will throw some cash and marketing at the XC athletes going to the LA Olympics, which is probably why they are cutting budgets now. But in general, they have not updated an MTB goggle in years and could really care less about MTB. Best thing for riders and fans to do is not buy Oakley. Although sadly their lenses are great for trail riding.

Agreed, Bucko is a legend for sure and even deserves some credit for sending Neko down the path he is currently on. Ben has been making his own DH frames and parts in his basement for years, plays a key role in development with the Scott DH Team, and is a caretaker for some of the best trails in Switzerland (including the infamous Champery track). He went to college and lived in Durango some 20 years ago, and his name still routinely comes up in local conversation. Chapeau @buckoW ! Dak is lucky to work with you. 👍

Patrice Afflatet owns AP Sports Com which has managed the "Scott Factory DH Team" for over 7 years. Traditionally it leaned towards a more French line up and staff which Dean Lucas found difficult being the token English speaker, however that was years ago and the team now has a more global roster. Don't disregard the affect that Bucko (Ben Walker one of the unsung heroes of the mtb world who is well overdue for a podcast interview) has on everything gravity for Scott.

Does that mean Gwin no longer has a stake in Crestline or that Crestline is no longer making DH bikes (acknowledging they were already super limited) and just focusing on e-bikes? Will Gwin be training on Specialized e-bikes?

Neko clearly sticking with riders whose names start with A, for that triple-A grade DH flavor. #wheresthebeef

marine cabirou would like to have a chat with you

Yea I was thinking it could be a troll move with how somewhat blatant it seemed lol

He’s for sure trolling us. Either A: he grabbed a frame from Gwin to mess with everyone by making that post or B: maybe the G man is gonna sponsor Frida

If he’s at home then he’s not at the Scott team camp.

Anyone see the Crestline in the background of Daks story?

@DontWorryImAPilot thanks for the idea. We found Daks new kit and teammates.

Very sad news, but so great that she can take a year out. So many top woman of recent years have come and gone. Loana Lecomte. Jenny Risveds comeback. It's so tough at the top of the woman's XC. Top level racing it racing so will anything change, I fear not, but let's hope for best.

Remy Meier Smith and Ryan Griffith both no longer list Pivot Factory Racing in their instagram bios. Ryan Griffith looks like he's on a Chromag Monk in his story.