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I agree at one time there was nobody better than Gwin. Times have changed and I do believe that as Gwin has gotten older other riders have surpassed him. He is no longer the “best”. You must be Gwins biggest fan or on his payroll as much as you defend him. If somebody says something negative about him you are the first one to come to his defense. I have MY opinion and YOU have your opinion. DONE.

super shitty situation, for these young aspiring pros to get named to the worlds team, and now someone is gonna get flicked. Not cool.

AG ain't no Eli Tomac, Eli has been winning races lately. Gwin has been as flaccid as an 80 year old whose blue pill bottle is empty. If Gwin gets someone bumped from the World's team, it will be exciting see his mid pack finish.

If that happens it doesn’t say much for Gwin or USAC. Seems like neither party has any integrity.

Unfortunately Gwin is wrong in this situation. His first quote yesterday was nothing but lies. He missed the petition process last year as well and USAC needed fo contact him to see what his deal was. He knew he needed to petition but he thinks he is entitled and rules don’t apply to him. He also said he didn’t think anybody needed to petition unless they won national champs which he didn’t do this year or in 2019. If USAC removes a rider and replaces him then it doesn’t say much for either person in this situation. I’ve lost all...

Way to go Gwin….you don’t do what you are suppose to for a second year and you still are rewarded. Just shows rules only apply to certain people.

Sure. But Gwin, as team manager and owner should be aware of how the process works? Seems like the other teams got the info to their guys. The lack of communication between him and Neko on this, as teammates, is baffling.

Based on the pdf you've posted, AG didn't meet any of the criteria for automatic selection to the team. Could this be the first year he'd have to be chosen through the discretionary process? And if so, seeing as how Neko was able to adhere to USAC's policies; how could there be not communication within the IFR team about submitting a petition for a discretionary pick?

Or we don't fix what's not broken.

Let’s not fuck with comment section. They are actually worth reading as of now.

Damn that's right, those slideshows kinda faded away. Bring em' back VitalMTB

To all the new folks, comment when there is something to forward the thread to something we all can appreciate. This is the team rumors thread. Team=Racing teams, not Pb or vital team. To annonce you have switched teams is not for this thread. Sspomer has one for this, it is called introduce your self, or something.

I'm assuming none of the fest riders will be attending rampage now. Don't think all that red bull money fits in with the core values of those riders. This comes across super gate keeper-y. This attitude is what has held action sports back.

Go to another bike shop. They will likely be able to order the parts from the first shop, and then sell them to you for RRP. Dealer sounds like scam artists

I’m waiting for the new patrol to see released to decide for sure but the status 160 has my eye. But only if the patrol doesn’t have an aluminum option with a spec I dig.

The classic forum-guy comment.

Considering we are most likely looking at another shortened season, if she plans on continuing racing, this probably couldn't be a better year to take a break to do the family thing.. As for coming back to race, she's a top level athlete.. She most likely won't have much trouble getting back to form post pregnancy. Congrats to them!

It's no co-incidence pretty much any privateer who wants to go fast is on a supreme! - Readily available - good value - even the base spec one rips - proven kinematic - be like Amaury

How many race teams do you want? Commencal: .... . . . Let's just cut the crap and calll the 2022 racing season ”The Big Commencal And Canyon Racing Party With Minor Participation From Selected Friends And Family”.