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91001 12/16/2015 9:14am
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xyian wrote:
I agree with both of you. It's not that he sucks. On the contrary...he's within the top 20 usually. But this is the largest bike company...
I agree with both of you. It's not that he sucks. On the contrary...he's within the top 20 usually. But this is the largest bike company in the world. So, they only have one objective: #1 and the rest are losers. Maybe they were trying to breed a #1 and it didn't pan out. Happens in the sports world. But maybe Jared will teach him the mental edge to dig into the pain locker. Doubtful though. You either got it or you don't.

It's kind of funny to watch Spesh continually buy the best then have them underperform. I take enjoyment in that in a sick perverse way. I'm always rooting for the lesser knowns to win.
I understand what you're saying about favoring privateers and riders on small teams, but man - it's tough to root against Graves. I hope he's got a positive impact on Keene as well. They're both really incredible athletes.
thomas.gehrig 12/16/2015 9:37am
12/16/2015 9:37am
probably doesn't mean much but aaron gwin doesn't have specialized listed as his sponsors anymore on his instagram... (neither does he link them in his pics)

must suck for keene to be n.2 in the team now...
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westeast 12/16/2015 9:54am
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Curtis seems to be a good ambassador for Specialized. He's also a local to one of the larger markets out there (Socal) and has a ton of the top strava times in the area (where there is no shortage of fast riders). It's fun getting too see how fast he is both up and down the mountain. But I do imagine Spec wants to see him competing for podiums or else he'll get the boot or a reduced roll in their enduro racing program.
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arnoldtm2 12/16/2015 10:01am
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Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's left out there?
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Bigburd 12/16/2015 10:11am
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I remember in a interview on vital that Troy said he wasn't riding ohlins yet.wouldn't surprise me if troy Mitch and Jared all ride their stuff...
I remember in a interview on vital that Troy said he wasn't riding ohlins yet.wouldn't surprise me if troy Mitch and Jared all ride their stuff. Ohlins has a single crown and double crown fork coil and air shock but no top racers.
Ohlins don't sponsor people to use their kit, every one has to pay so I very much doubt you will ever seen any of the top 10 guys on ohlins kit because they would be missing out on quite a healthy cash sponsorship from one of the current big 2.
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sspomer 12/16/2015 10:22am
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arnoldtm2 wrote:
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's...
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's left out there?
don't know, but that's pretty rad!
shutter2ride 12/16/2015 10:23am
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thomas.gehrig wrote:
probably doesn't mean much but aaron gwin doesn't have specialized listed as his sponsors anymore on his instagram... (neither does he link them in his pics)...
probably doesn't mean much but aaron gwin doesn't have specialized listed as his sponsors anymore on his instagram... (neither does he link them in his pics)

must suck for keene to be n.2 in the team now...
Seriously doubt Curtis minds, he knows he didn't perform well this year and Graves can only help him, especially if 2016 might be his last chance at Specialized.

Still don't understand if letting Beerten go was their choice, such a badass female rider for them.


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LLLLL 12/16/2015 11:27am
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I know I'm kind of a dick for saying this but I'm surprised the big S and RedBull has kept Keene. He's a badass for sure...
I know I'm kind of a dick for saying this but I'm surprised the big S and RedBull has kept Keene. He's a badass for sure but being a badass without more banger results doesn't usually cut it in the hyper-competitive mountain bike world. Besides his Whistler performance he's been the rider with all the potential but not much to show for it...
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He is probably under contract still i am guessing. But i think having Jared will help elevate and push Keene. Keene has never had anyone to...
He is probably under contract still i am guessing. But i think having Jared will help elevate and push Keene. Keene has never had anyone to really push him. I say this will be a make ore break year for Curtis.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/A-Day-on-Specialized-S-Works-En…

yea he has...
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LLLLL 12/16/2015 11:29am
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Love or hate them, anyone who has ever tried Specialized gloves, helmets, shoes, shorts, etc.. know how great their riding gear is. 2016 is going to...
Love or hate them, anyone who has ever tried Specialized gloves, helmets, shoes, shorts, etc.. know how great their riding gear is.

2016 is going to be interesting.
yea there pretty annoying, but there definitively innovative.
Trevor_Bonner 12/16/2015 11:56am
12/16/2015 11:56am
arnoldtm2 wrote:
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's...
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's left out there?
Maybe Cam Cole? I know he said he was retired from world cup racing but I rememeber in a post retirement interveiw he said that he and rocky were trying to start a team but rocky said they coudlnt garentee a delievery date on the new Maiden frames last year.
bunya.mate 12/16/2015 12:57pm
12/16/2015 12:57pm
I saw a pic on Facebook, Bruni posing with an NS Fuzz dh bike. Now that's unexpected for sure!
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Primoz 12/16/2015 1:14pm
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It was posted here as well and it has been told (i think by the creator even!) that it's a photoshop. Look a few pages back.
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depeche4 12/16/2015 1:53pm
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arnoldtm2 wrote:
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's...
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's left out there?
That is what that version of the model was called "world cup". Have not heard of anyone in the b.c. area (before the snow) saying that they have seen any big name rocking one.
dirty booger 12/16/2015 4:46pm
12/16/2015 4:46pm
jeff.brines wrote:
I know I'm kind of a dick for saying this but I'm surprised the big S and RedBull has kept Keene. He's a badass for sure...
I know I'm kind of a dick for saying this but I'm surprised the big S and RedBull has kept Keene. He's a badass for sure but being a badass without more banger results doesn't usually cut it in the hyper-competitive mountain bike world. Besides his Whistler performance he's been the rider with all the potential but not much to show for it...
MPH24 wrote:
I kind of agree. Maybe he has 1 more year on his contract and Spec thinks that with graves as a training partner with real enduro...
I kind of agree. Maybe he has 1 more year on his contract and Spec thinks that with graves as a training partner with real enduro focus he will be better?

Keene is a phenomenal rider, but there are all lot of great riders in the EWS and usually a company like big S wouldn't pay for Keene's results unless it was a young, up and coming rider...
Keene is about as in bed with Specialized as you can be short of putting a ring on the finger of Sinyard's daughter....

He is bro bro with all the mtb product managers and has been for many years.
The American Dream is good guy to have on your team, he contributes way more than just race results.

Redbull on the other hand....
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bizutch 12/16/2015 5:39pm
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Man, people trying to bang on Keene's results is hilarious. He is absurdly fast and plus he is a HUGE guy in person. Know that sounds silly, but his presence at a race is obvious. He's infectious and there are tons of reasons to sponsor the guy. Feedback, his blistering schedule, talent, focus, determination, marketing knowledge, communication skill.

Tough to put into words, but I fully understand why he's there. Dude is a grinder.
shutter2ride 12/16/2015 6:02pm
12/16/2015 6:02pm
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Man, people trying to bang on Keene's results is hilarious. He is absurdly fast and plus he is a HUGE guy in person. Know that sounds...
Man, people trying to bang on Keene's results is hilarious. He is absurdly fast and plus he is a HUGE guy in person. Know that sounds silly, but his presence at a race is obvious. He's infectious and there are tons of reasons to sponsor the guy. Feedback, his blistering schedule, talent, focus, determination, marketing knowledge, communication skill.

Tough to put into words, but I fully understand why he's there. Dude is a grinder.
No doubt Keene's fast, but if you compare EWS results from 2015 to 2014, it's pretty simple. Slower in races, bad luck etc, pretty sure he's not too happy with it either.
I've met Curtis once, spoke briefly with him at Winter Park. Really nice guy, down to earth.
I really hope having Graves on the team will result in a great season in 2016 for him, I'm sure he'll put in the effort.
Can't wait for next season's EWS in general.

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JCL 12/16/2015 6:11pm
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I'm sure Curtis helps out with R&D and is great on product launches.

Would you want a guy on staff who can do all that and still be top 25 in the world?

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Big Bird 12/16/2015 6:33pm
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shutter2ride wrote:
Seriously doubt Curtis minds, he knows he didn't perform well this year and Graves can only help him, especially if 2016 might be his last chance...
Seriously doubt Curtis minds, he knows he didn't perform well this year and Graves can only help him, especially if 2016 might be his last chance at Specialized.

Still don't understand if letting Beerten go was their choice, such a badass female rider for them.


You can't make someone stay. That's called slavery. And I hear that's bad.
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Big Bird 12/16/2015 6:48pm
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JCL wrote:
I'm sure Curtis helps out with R&D and is great on product launches. Would you want a guy on staff who can do all that and...
I'm sure Curtis helps out with R&D and is great on product launches.

Would you want a guy on staff who can do all that and still be top 25 in the world?

Absolutely. He hasn't dominated as I'm sure he and I and his sponsors might have wished, but he has done quite a lot as an ambassador to the sport through both Spec and Red Bull. I, like you, have questioned his contributions to the sport recently. But I look forward to more adventure and more sport in the years to come. Brand New Fresh Respect. From a Spec hater.
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bmxguydfw 12/16/2015 7:08pm
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Big Bird wrote:
Absolutely. He hasn't dominated as I'm sure he and I and his sponsors might have wished, but he has done quite a lot as an ambassador...
Absolutely. He hasn't dominated as I'm sure he and I and his sponsors might have wished, but he has done quite a lot as an ambassador to the sport through both Spec and Red Bull. I, like you, have questioned his contributions to the sport recently. But I look forward to more adventure and more sport in the years to come. Brand New Fresh Respect. From a Spec hater.
It's not always just about results. Taking a cue from BMX: Barry Nobles. Barry has yet to win an AA pro main but he is one of the best promoters for his sponsors and he is a good guy.
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kidwoo 12/16/2015 7:46pm
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Acadian wrote:
Love or hate them, anyone who has ever tried Specialized gloves, helmets, shoes, shorts, etc.. know how great their riding gear is. 2016 is going to...
Love or hate them, anyone who has ever tried Specialized gloves, helmets, shoes, shorts, etc.. know how great their riding gear is.

2016 is going to be interesting.
My favorite is the swat bib!

What's yours?






2016 will be interesting. But not because of endurpadurp.

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xyian 12/16/2015 9:07pm
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bmxguydfw wrote:
It's not always just about results. Taking a cue from BMX: Barry Nobles. Barry has yet to win an AA pro main but he is one...
It's not always just about results. Taking a cue from BMX: Barry Nobles. Barry has yet to win an AA pro main but he is one of the best promoters for his sponsors and he is a good guy.
Exactly. He's a great example of how to promote yourself and your brands in modern times. Not many people buying MB Action anymore...
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xyian 12/16/2015 9:09pm
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kidwoo wrote:
My favorite is the swat bib!

What's yours?






2016 will be interesting. But not because of endurpadurp.

My favorite is the subpoena. Isn't that their catheter line?
SlalomSlayer 12/16/2015 9:13pm
12/16/2015 9:13pm Edited Date/Time 12/16/2015 9:22pm
arnoldtm2 wrote:
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's...
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's left out there?
depeche4 wrote:
That is what that version of the model was called "world cup". Have not heard of anyone in the b.c. area (before the snow) saying that...
That is what that version of the model was called "world cup". Have not heard of anyone in the b.c. area (before the snow) saying that they have seen any big name rocking one.
gatto ???


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Pat 12/16/2015 11:59pm
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arnoldtm2 wrote:
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's...
Rocky just posted a picture with of a carbon maiden with the caption "the carbon madien in it's world cup trim" it has bos suspension. Who's left out there?
depeche4 wrote:
That is what that version of the model was called "world cup". Have not heard of anyone in the b.c. area (before the snow) saying that...
That is what that version of the model was called "world cup". Have not heard of anyone in the b.c. area (before the snow) saying that they have seen any big name rocking one.
SlalomSlayer wrote:
gatto ???


NikosVarelis 12/17/2015 1:10am
12/17/2015 1:10am
Gwin's profile in "I Am Specialized" (Rider section) does not exist anymore...
zhangmanqiang1120 12/17/2015 1:36am
12/17/2015 1:36am Edited Date/Time 12/17/2015 1:40am
NikosVarelis wrote:
Gwin's profile in "I Am Specialized" (Rider section) does not exist anymore...
Where?
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EddyDave 12/17/2015 1:39am
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Assume on the Specialized athlete list on their website

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