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Is Ryders father Randy Lawrence? The pro moto super trainer. Makes sense to see Todd Schumlick leave then. Dad's got it sorted. He's also handy on a bike.

Except the Gambler. Still one of the best looking dh bikes out there.

Probably. Has no holes for cable routing. Scott loves that headset garbage.

Genius is already with the new integral shock. That's probably the new Ransom.

Hmmm..... These Scotts ain't getting prettier

New password-protected video uploaded to PB. Maybe the new Scott Genius* *Correction: Ransom

I (and many others) am about 99% sure that's Ryder Lawrence. #1: the profile looks like him #2: He's been riding Intense his whole life pretty much. His dad (Randy) is friends with the Intense crew. Him getting an intense ride has been a foregone conclusion for a while, especially as his results are solid. #3: He was riding with Louise Ferguson in California as evidenced by their Instagram stories.

Gwin won back to back on a production YT Tues that was untested on the WC stage. He tinkered with frame size but used parts to try and dial his fit in. It wasnt till year 3 i believe where they tried retrofitted 29er stuff. Even the Demo he won a overall on was relatively off the shelf besides different suspension links for progression changes. One could argue that it wasn't until he got to intense before his performance really started to be inconsistent but his sprinkled in injuries did not help either. If Gwin was to ride the Yeti...

Gwin on Yeti would be a big spend. They've already got Rude, Graves, and Hannah. Not to mention Kabush, Silva and Neer. Fezzari doesn't have any big name athletes. Are they big enough to fund an AG paycheck? I still think Rockshox/Sram Trek dissolving, and TFR not having an American riders might allow enough in the budget for Gwin. I do agree though, Gwin probably wants to ride the bike he developed but didn't get enough time on.

I'm actually wondering if Gwin was bought out of his ownership. Maybe he decided he wanted a lifestyle change, and as part of the Windrock purchase he sold stake in Intense. So he would have wanted to make some progress, felt like they were getting somewhere, but after 5 years made the tough decision to move on because it was taking too long.

Something I haven't seen discussed re: Minnaar is that on the PB podcast/interview he confirmed what happened at Fort Bill Worlds last year. Wasn't a tire goof up, was delay in getting him an extended rain visor and longer mud fender on his bike, to the point it was 30s before he dropped in that he was finally sitting on his bike, and this screwed up his focus (understandably). Could have been what led to the mechanic switch from Lyle to Tom? Also lots of hints at a general vibe/organizational change at the Syndicate in the past year or two...

To add to some of the Gwin discussion here... -In his "Goodbye Post" to Intense/IFR it doesn't sound like he wanted the party to end. "We definitely had our challenges at times but I’m proud of where we ended up and I feel we were getting really close to our goal of being a consistent, winning, program again." To me that says, 'we didn't reach our goal, but were about to, with one more contract re-up'. -They likely pulled funding for his Intense Factory Racing team. Which IF they officially signed Dak and renewed Gwin & Joe, you'd be looking...

That's a good point, I have a hard time imagining Yeti being able to flip the bill for Aaron & RR. That'd be cool if he Aaron linked up with an American brand with a prototype DH bike; Fezzari (KHS..??) & Revel come to mind. Highly unlikely, but I don't think there have been many suggestions as to where he'll end up. Maybe he'll fill Blenki's spot on Crestline? When in doubt, the #GwinToHuffy rumor never fails

He is also wearing Nukeproof kit on his latest Instagram story..

1) I think the OP was a joke 2) Southern Gravity are racing frames by the same name, from what I understand. Sean Leader, inspired by Neko and asissisted by the owner of Ferum Bikes, has started making his own frames, which he is going to sell out of his bike shop (also of the same name, I believe). 3) Information on Southern Gravity, their frames, and team are all on the Trail Aeffect podcast episode with Sean Leader. I know that Jack Pederson is going to ride for them this year as well as a bunch of juniors. Think...

Sorry everyone but this bike is just so damn sexy. I don't even ride a Yeti. I'm on a full aluminum, externally routed, sensible and inexpensive bike by choice. But this Yeti DH rig tickles me in the right places! It would be super cool to see Gwin on Yeti.

Would be fitting being a Kiwi brand. But imagine Gwin to Yeti with Blenki as well, that would be some real nostalgic full circle shit...