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My thoughts exactly. Freeriders don't want carbon. They want Ditch the Bike durability. Keep alloy Sessions for free ride and make the ultimate DH race bike for those who wan't to race and win.

Well perhaps the aluminum model will stay the same and they are only updating the carbon model. I’ve only seen one session 29 in person as opposed to many aluminum or older sessions so maybe a big overhaul is exactly what that model needs.

In a time when everyone is struggling on their own, why not work together and succeed?

Trek has a plenty good reputation in that regard. They have Tracy mosely as a uk/legacy ambassador and winton has not been getting great results. Rumor is trek is dropping a ton of cash to sign vali and I can only imagine Rachel’s bonuses are a big reason atherton bikes is possible. They also are paying neff a big paycheck. Winton should hopefully end up with a contract somewhere. Hopefully she gets back to form where she ends up. But pro sports is extremely competitive and there are a lot of talented girls out there looking for a contract.

Can Yoann's leaving Commencal be related to this? He was heavily Sram supported and I think was even sort of a development rider with them while riding Commencal. Maybe with that link drying up Yoann is staying with Sram and finding a different frame supplier?

Can Yoann's leaving Commencal be related to this? He was heavily Sram supported and I think was even sort of a development rider with them while riding Commencal. Maybe with that link drying up Yoann is staying with Sram and finding a different frame supplier?

Who has more top tier riders on their bikes right now, Canyon or Commencal? Include XC for fun even though Commencal doesn't have an XC squad. Can either afford more riders without seeding new independent teams that they toss frames to and are mainly supported by other sponsors?