BTW wyn is still tagging all of his sponsors from before (Shimano, Rock Shox and Schwalbe, etc.), except for Bulls. Any meaning in this?
I figure that the frame/team sponsorship is the primary focus of the silly season. Now that he's on GT, he's still honoring his contracts with his other sponsors until the end of the year. At which point he may switch to Sram, Fox, Kenda?. What ever the new GT team goes with. The key word in there is honor. I hope for a lot of results and content out of Wyn next season. Can't wait.
But they have their enduro casing tires that are perfect for dh. Works better than many other tires I have tried.
There have been talk about some dh specific tires so we might see a team on them soon.
OMG Loic is quitting DH?? Is he swapping places with Richie Rude? Can Champions do that???
Yes, the UCI is doing a straight swap of the world champions to level the playing field.
As for the WTB tyres, he may well have just borrowed someone else's tyres for the prime Scottish conditions if he was travelling light. He's moving to a new team so wasn't too worried about riding some other tyres, and didn't expect the internet nerds to be zooming into the last pixel so see what knobs he's running.
Although if you really want your imagination to run wild, the Cannondale team use WTB, so they're obviously returning to DH with a new bike and a double lefty.And they've probably signed Gracia, Lopes and Myles Rockwell too.
Yes, the UCI is doing a straight swap of the world champions to level the playing field.
As for the WTB tyres, he may well have...
Yes, the UCI is doing a straight swap of the world champions to level the playing field.
As for the WTB tyres, he may well have just borrowed someone else's tyres for the prime Scottish conditions if he was travelling light. He's moving to a new team so wasn't too worried about riding some other tyres, and didn't expect the internet nerds to be zooming into the last pixel so see what knobs he's running.
Although if you really want your imagination to run wild, the Cannondale team use WTB, so they're obviously returning to DH with a new bike and a double lefty.And they've probably signed Gracia, Lopes and Myles Rockwell too.
While they're at it, they should sign Missy again. She needs a ride
Didn't Sikmik win Vigo in 2007? Or was that 2006?
By the way, I'm pumped to see how Mick does next year. He was so close...
Didn't Sikmik win Vigo in 2007? Or was that 2006?
By the way, I'm pumped to see how Mick does next year. He was so close to the top in 2013, shame he got hurt last year
Mick is primed for a good year, spoke to him not long ago, he's moved back to America full time now, closer to his boys and full of motivation for 2016
But they have their enduro casing tires that are perfect for dh. Works better than many other tires I have tried.
There have been talk about...
But they have their enduro casing tires that are perfect for dh. Works better than many other tires I have tried.
There have been talk about some dh specific tires so we might see a team on them soon.
I couldn't help but chuckle at that statement, especially in reference to a WTB single-ply. DH tires have a dual-ply casing and there is a reason many enduro racers use them on rough courses.
So Wyn said he is racing both the full World Cup and World series schedule. What if Richie is doing the same? No conflicts this year.
Brilliant! There might be a slew of them. That might really be the way forward for mountain biking. All the racers prove themselves in both downhill and in maybe a more peadally difficult enduro series and an overall winner is crowned.
Brilliant! There might be a slew of them. That might really be the way forward for mountain biking. All the racers prove themselves in both downhill...
Brilliant! There might be a slew of them. That might really be the way forward for mountain biking. All the racers prove themselves in both downhill and in maybe a more peadally difficult enduro series and an overall winner is crowned.
I'm sorry, did you just say you wanted to make the EWS harder?!
I couldn't help but chuckle at that statement, especially in reference to a WTB single-ply. DH tires have a dual-ply casing and there is a reason...
I couldn't help but chuckle at that statement, especially in reference to a WTB single-ply. DH tires have a dual-ply casing and there is a reason many enduro racers use them on rough courses.
Yeah, I know that thanks, I have ridden a little myself. The enduro casing is dual-ply... Now back to team rumours.
It already is. The stages are as long or much longer, there are a few of them, sometimes over 2 or 3 days, the bikes are smaller. A transfer here and there doesn't hurt, but no lift assist is kinda mean. That's too much of a marathon.
Might be okay for EWS, but there are a lot of locals and privateers trying themselves in these events and that makes them too hard. You more or less need to live for EWS to be able to train enough for a no lift assist enduro event. It's because of this (and people not having time and finances to do 2+ day events) that Slovenia got a 4-fun series in 2015. Single day events, where there's only one or two stages, riden many times, so you do the training or better yet trail scouting together with the racing itself.
Yeah, I know that thanks, I have ridden a little myself. The enduro casing is dual-ply... Now back to team rumours.
Thanks for clearing up the WTB marketing mumbo jumbo, I had to dig to find that info on their website but you are correct! Pardon this ignoramus for not realizing "Enduro" casing is actually a dual-ply DH casing.
I think he meant bringing more WC DH riders into the EWS would make it harder for the current competitors
Sorry, I just thought Big Bird was literally saying make the series physically tougher and more demanding than it already is?
Adding more riders would be difficult I think as there seem to be very limited places anywa, hence the lottery system they've put in place for 2016
I think I misinterpreted that. He was saying combine both series for an overall EWS & DH winner?
Yes. Full stop. Yes I meant make enduro harder. Warrior Society back me up on this. Does the riding they do in an EWS stack up to a Turkey Burn? I think not. And yes I'd like to see the best mountain biker in the world crowned the Best Mountain Biker In The World! Exclamation Point! Please continue with spreading Rumours. How 'bout this one... I bet that Brandon will get to talking to the Subaru folks and convince them to create a Subaru Bike side project. If for no other reason than to keep their minds fluid and searching.I dream...
"ll good things must come to an end. It’s with that bittersweet sentiment that we announce Jared Graves will be leaving the Yeti / Fox team at the end of 2015. After just over a decade of kicking ass on our bikes, all of us here at Yeti Cycles wish him the best future success.
It’s not an exaggeration to say Jared is one of the best bike racers of all time. He’s won world championship titles in 4x and enduro, competed in the Olympics in BMX, won a bronze medal in downhill at the World Championships (on a 6” bike even!), won an Australian national round or two in cross-country, and even beat up on unsuspecting roadies at local pro road races. He’s a machine in turquoise.
He was instrumental in the development of our most recognizable products: the 303 DH, 4x, SB66c, SB5c, and, most recently, the SB6c. When he wasn’t helping us develop products, he was helping us develop talent. Many of our best athletes have benefited from his guidance along the way, including the enormously talented current EWS World Champion, Richie Rude.
Thanks for the good times, Grubby. You’re going to another team, but we all know you still bleed turquoise."
It's official! Jared Graves leaves Yeti:
"ll good things must come to an end. It’s with that bittersweet sentiment that we announce Jared Graves will be...
It's official! Jared Graves leaves Yeti:
"ll good things must come to an end. It’s with that bittersweet sentiment that we announce Jared Graves will be leaving the Yeti / Fox team at the end of 2015. After just over a decade of kicking ass on our bikes, all of us here at Yeti Cycles wish him the best future success.
It’s not an exaggeration to say Jared is one of the best bike racers of all time. He’s won world championship titles in 4x and enduro, competed in the Olympics in BMX, won a bronze medal in downhill at the World Championships (on a 6” bike even!), won an Australian national round or two in cross-country, and even beat up on unsuspecting roadies at local pro road races. He’s a machine in turquoise.
He was instrumental in the development of our most recognizable products: the 303 DH, 4x, SB66c, SB5c, and, most recently, the SB6c. When he wasn’t helping us develop products, he was helping us develop talent. Many of our best athletes have benefited from his guidance along the way, including the enormously talented current EWS World Champion, Richie Rude.
Thanks for the good times, Grubby. You’re going to another team, but we all know you still bleed turquoise."
Really bummed by this. Great bikes and a great man should stay together. Allthough I can see that he may be running for the money, and that is fair when you are a professional athlete in a sport where money doesn't usually grow on trees.
I wonder if Jared came in with enough time to provide rider input on the design of the all-new 2016 Enduro. Or will the first couple of races be the testbed for a prototype (a la Dan Atherton and the most recent Sanction)?
I wonder if Jared came in with enough time to provide rider input on the design of the all-new 2016 Enduro. Or will the first couple...
I wonder if Jared came in with enough time to provide rider input on the design of the all-new 2016 Enduro. Or will the first couple of races be the testbed for a prototype (a la Dan Atherton and the most recent Sanction)?
Forget it, a brand's next year's bikes were designed 3-4 years ago. They need to close deals with component suppliers, secure a welding facility, and the rest of the stuff.
Special Ed would surely tell you they had the invaluable help of Graves when designing their ultimate enduro mashing mashine, but it's just pure marketing BS.
There have been talk about some dh specific tires so we might see a team on them soon.
As for the WTB tyres, he may well have just borrowed someone else's tyres for the prime Scottish conditions if he was travelling light. He's moving to a new team so wasn't too worried about riding some other tyres, and didn't expect the internet nerds to be zooming into the last pixel so see what knobs he's running.
Although if you really want your imagination to run wild, the Cannondale team use WTB, so they're obviously returning to DH with a new bike and a double lefty.And they've probably signed Gracia, Lopes and Myles Rockwell too.
By the way, I'm pumped to see how Mick does next year. He was so close to the top in 2013, shame he got hurt last year
https://www.rootsandrain.com/venue63/vigo/
Might be okay for EWS, but there are a lot of locals and privateers trying themselves in these events and that makes them too hard. You more or less need to live for EWS to be able to train enough for a no lift assist enduro event. It's because of this (and people not having time and finances to do 2+ day events) that Slovenia got a 4-fun series in 2015. Single day events, where there's only one or two stages, riden many times, so you do the training or better yet trail scouting together with the racing itself.
Adding more riders would be difficult I think as there seem to be very limited places anywa, hence the lottery system they've put in place for 2016
"ll good things must come to an end. It’s with that bittersweet sentiment that we announce Jared Graves will be leaving the Yeti / Fox team at the end of 2015. After just over a decade of kicking ass on our bikes, all of us here at Yeti Cycles wish him the best future success.
It’s not an exaggeration to say Jared is one of the best bike racers of all time. He’s won world championship titles in 4x and enduro, competed in the Olympics in BMX, won a bronze medal in downhill at the World Championships (on a 6” bike even!), won an Australian national round or two in cross-country, and even beat up on unsuspecting roadies at local pro road races. He’s a machine in turquoise.
He was instrumental in the development of our most recognizable products: the 303 DH, 4x, SB66c, SB5c, and, most recently, the SB6c. When he wasn’t helping us develop products, he was helping us develop talent. Many of our best athletes have benefited from his guidance along the way, including the enormously talented current EWS World Champion, Richie Rude.
Thanks for the good times, Grubby. You’re going to another team, but we all know you still bleed turquoise."
Special Ed would surely tell you they had the invaluable help of Graves when designing their ultimate enduro mashing mashine, but it's just pure marketing BS.
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