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Oz_Taylor Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
1/4/2019 7:56pm
Or they are just getting ready to do an official team launch in the media and are enjoying the hype. You can put your tin foil hat away today.
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Loki87 Added a reply to 2019 Racing Rumors
1/2/2019 2:28pm YT site only states Angel as a reference rider for the TUES, so i´m pretty sure it´s a) a recent product description because there´s no mention of AG and b) Neko is most likely also off YT because otherwise they wouldn´t use their rookie´s name to promote the bike. It´s not too far fetch really for a pro rider to...
cmkneeland Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
12/21/2018 10:22am
You can't tell me this Trek banner wasn't deliberate. Look at the wrinkles! That thing hasn't seen the light of day in some time. Intense? Trek? Either way, I respect a good troll.
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metadave Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
12/19/2018 11:46am
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bulletbass man Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
12/18/2018 4:03pm
Brendog probably has 3 complete bikes, 2-3 extra frames, and 2 dozen wheels from last year. I’m sure Scott has no problem with him donating one to charity
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Loki87 Added a reply to 2019 Racing Rumors
12/18/2018 12:10pm As long as it´s not the proto i wouldn´t read too much into it. This is the time these guys get new bikes anyway and there was something going on within that team and their bikes even during the season. Him riding the Gambler for Rampage with a Fox 40 was already a strange move. They probably are getting closer...
krabo83 Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
12/18/2018 12:06pm
nope don't think so, it's just a diversion. myriam nicole has a sram shirt on in the last picture of her.
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Klink du Kul Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
12/14/2018 5:25pm
I dunno - thread drift is pretty much par for the course on forums, and some rabbit holes does provide some information/gain for some - if not all - users. Taking the good with the bad is also par for the course and pretty standard etiquette, and people's incessant moaning about what they think or does not think constitutes "on topic" in a racing rumors thread is imho pretty petty. And lister_yu - thanks for the meaningful contribution to you too. source Blenki reference: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-resurgence-of-high-pivot-suspension-d… And yes, I am quite aware of the tinkering with various idlers and whatnot from...
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Erotomania90 Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
12/14/2018 5:23pm
I know we’re straying off topic, but I can’t leave it alone. The Commencal is a sweet ride, and I personally like everything about it. You’re still giving it more credit than it deserves. Danny Hart’s Myst was, IMO, consistently the most dialed bike all season. That didn’t land him the best season, and people aren’t raving about the myst being the best race bike out there. Riders dominate a season, not a bike. When it comes to the bikes, I think the riders ability to tune the bike makes a larger impact than the frame & suspension design. This...
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Loki87 Added a reply to 2019 Racing Rumors
12/13/2018 8:26pm A bike working good and it bitch slapping the field are two very different things. If you really believe the bike is the reason Amaury went on a tear through the season, i really don´t know what to tell you other than you´re wrong. The guy has a lot of talent, the field was kinda struck by injury as a...
Erotomania90 Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
12/13/2018 8:08pm
I don’t think the Commencal bitch slapped anyone. A young, capable and fearless rider filled the void Gwin left due to injury. I don’t think suspension design, or wheel size for that matter, had anything to do with Pierron’s success. Also, I don’t think anyone can say how good or bad the YT 29er is/was. Gwin was clearly fighting his injury and struggling to find the limit of the 29 tires. The frame can’t help either of those things.
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Loki87 Added a reply to 2019 Racing Rumors
12/6/2018 8:07am This has been stated numerous times now. The Athertons are a perfect opportunity for a company to enter the market. They have development capabilities, offer an established team structure, a well known name, a dominant female rider and a male rider with more accomplishments than most on the circuit who showed signs of strength towards the end of the season...
Loki87 Added a reply to 2019 Racing Rumors
12/4/2018 2:32pm Given that the Syndicate concept involves to stick with very approachable and down to earth riders over a long period of time in order to build somewhat of a family vibe i can absolutely see Bruni filling Gregs spot at some point. That would make them the most likeable and at the same time strongest performing team on the scene...
SharpieMTB Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
12/4/2018 2:26pm
absolutely trolling
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MPH24 Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
12/4/2018 2:24pm
Completely agree with this comment. With Mercedes in the game, I wouldn't be surprised if other car companies don't want to feel like they are left behind. I feel like car marketing has a total lemmings affect. I'd also add that sponsoring a WC bike team is relatively cheap for a car company.. lease a few cars to the team for free and pick up the tab on some logistical costs for the team.. FWIW word is Volvo has been pretty happy with their sponsoring of the Volvo Ocean Race (they spend a lot on that), which I would argue...
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Loki87 Added a reply to 2019 Racing Rumors
12/3/2018 7:19pm Also if Mercedes is any indication, there is definitely potential in the downhill WC as a marketing vehicle. I doubt their marketing strategists chose to partner with the UCI out of the goodness of their hearts. The lifestyle SUV/Truck segment is growing, as was already said, but manufacturers are also actively targeting solvent Millenials with an active and outdoor lifestyle...
Loki87 Added a reply to 2019 Racing Rumors
12/2/2018 4:19pm They´ve dropped athletes before. Tanner Hall in skiing for example. If the Intense rumours are true, i can definitely see a big automotive sponsor stepping up to pay the bills.
Loki87 Added a reply to 2019 Racing Rumors
11/30/2018 5:02pm That´s a ridiculous assumption. Obviously he´s buying some PED´s from him and they use a ride in the woods to hide it!
Loki87 Added a reply to 2019 Racing Rumors
11/30/2018 2:21pm Also Athertons to Marin would actually be BIG NEW THINGS for them. Remember, they are professional athletes, not some random guys hyping the product they like the most but the one they´ll be representing the next season. So despite us not seeing Marin as the next big thing for them, they sure as hell would make it seem like it...
Erotomania90 Liked a reply to forum topic 2019 Racing Rumors
11/28/2018 12:52pm
I don’t think rapid prototyping, bike design, or wheel size have any influence on AG’s frame sponsor. AG helped YT into the US market, but they still have a foreign brand presence. AG riding for an American bike maker just makes sense. Gwin is a brand himself, all of his sponsors have to build on that brand. Especially with Neko on board, I think it’s a good move for American mountain biking in general.
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