my guess for that job is that ktm is working on a moto gp team
the prototype runs a alloy swingarm that will be replaced by a carbon one in the final bike for sure - they even run carbon brake rotors :-)
Not everybody runs a carbon swingarm. I think Ducati does (based on how theirs broke when Dovi crashed yestewrday), but Honda, Yamaha AND Suzuki use an alloy swingarm. On the other hand, everybody uses carbon rotors in the dry.
Not everybody runs a carbon swingarm. I think Ducati does (based on how theirs broke when Dovi crashed yestewrday), but Honda, Yamaha AND Suzuki use an...
Not everybody runs a carbon swingarm. I think Ducati does (based on how theirs broke when Dovi crashed yestewrday), but Honda, Yamaha AND Suzuki use an alloy swingarm. On the other hand, everybody uses carbon rotors in the dry.
true - haven´t looked at the motogp bikes close enough this year.
I'm calling minaar and Gwin incorrect with the half being a detail in the gt camp, where the Gwin deal almost happened. Either that or change Gwin with loic.
I think the atherton middle finger and bulldog picture means, Anneke to race enduro on GT (Netherlands Flag) with Martin Maes. She's probably getting cut from...
I think the atherton middle finger and bulldog picture means, Anneke to race enduro on GT (Netherlands Flag) with Martin Maes. She's probably getting cut from Spec because she didn't perform great last year and there's the possible Graves rumor. Then GT will also have Micayla Gatto and Brook race on the DH side. That's what the stick figure is holding in his/her left hand, a painter's plate. Plus Gatto posted not to long ago on instagram a picture of a GT bike. https://instagram.com/p/9cT5iRtgNx/?taken-by=micaylagatto
Also I could see Florian Nicoli, Brannigan and maybe another wildcard (one of the Master's?) to ride for a Rocky DH team. There was a recent interview with Fabian Barel saying how he didn't think Florian really wanted to be racing enduro. Rocky just signed Florian to new contract... That's just pure speculation though.
That's such nonsense about Anneke's performance. She had a great year, especially at Whistler, if we use your logic then Curtis gets the boot over Anneke for sure...
Here's a curveball, what about Missy Giove? YT with the big help at Windham, and missy wanting to make a return and we all know the...
Here's a curveball, what about Missy Giove? YT with the big help at Windham, and missy wanting to make a return and we all know the speed is there.
I may be wrong, but I remember reading or hearing that her record makes it very complicated to race outside of the US, hence why she only raced Windham.
I heard from someone involved with them, that YT is not ready to build a big DH team yet, but they are looking to do that next year.
I doubt Gwin would go from Specialized to YT, let's be honest, that would be a huge downgrade. Their bikes might be great value, but that's not of interest for a professional racer, they use cheap carbon and not even the Dirt Mag thinks the TuEs performs as well as the Demo.
I still think
GT - Bulldog, Wyn Masters, Brannigan
Canyon - Bruni, Vergier, Iles
I heard from someone involved with them, that YT is not ready to build a big DH team yet, but they are looking to do that...
I heard from someone involved with them, that YT is not ready to build a big DH team yet, but they are looking to do that next year.
I doubt Gwin would go from Specialized to YT, let's be honest, that would be a huge downgrade. Their bikes might be great value, but that's not of interest for a professional racer, they use cheap carbon and not even the Dirt Mag thinks the TuEs performs as well as the Demo.
I still think
GT - Bulldog, Wyn Masters, Brannigan
Canyon - Bruni, Vergier, Iles
Not a YT setup, It's a Gwinners setup with all kinds of crazy sponsors who are willing to stump up the $$$ to get him.....
......Wrong on Brannigan.
......Canyon comment depends on if anyone else is going to stump up the $$$ to get Bruni and co. out of their contracts.
Just to add further Loic speculation into the mix, he posted up on Instagram to say that his trip to San Diago in Jan is all booked. Doesn't Commencal have a US HQ in San Diago that it uses as a winter training base for it's European athletes?
Just to add further Loic speculation into the mix, he posted up on Instagram to say that his trip to San Diago in Jan is all...
Just to add further Loic speculation into the mix, he posted up on Instagram to say that his trip to San Diago in Jan is all booked. Doesn't Commencal have a US HQ in San Diago that it uses as a winter training base for it's European athletes?
...and his sponsor for pedals -> crankbrothers
saw the "internship" post today and I guess it is a visit there - maybe he´s getting a wc pedal?
Anyone see the latest "on track with Curtis Keene" talking about how disappointed they were Mitch ropolelato decided to not finish out the ews. I know we've seen him say he is looking forward to checking, but that bit of the episode has some darkness to it
Anyone see the latest "on track with Curtis Keene" talking about how disappointed they were Mitch ropolelato decided to not finish out the ews. I know...
Anyone see the latest "on track with Curtis Keene" talking about how disappointed they were Mitch ropolelato decided to not finish out the ews. I know we've seen him say he is looking forward to checking, but that bit of the episode has some darkness to it
Mitch Ropolelato has done nothing for the sport in my eyes he's decided to make stupid bike decisions in some WC DH races, but then again its probably the only way he would of got any press coverage.
Not quite mate. Two and a half things on there grossly incorrect. Although 1 of those grossly incorrect things very nearly did happen.
I'm thinking the "grossly incorrect" ones would be Minnaar and Bruni,with Loic nearly joining the Syndicate (he's supposedly good friends with Greg).
So it looks like Sam Dale and Bulldog to GT then. Maes and Beerten will be the faces of the enduro side of things. Hope they get One Industries and SRAM for Maes.
Any confirmation that Jared Graves will be Specialized next year?
the prototype runs a alloy swingarm that will be replaced by a carbon one in the final bike for sure - they even run carbon brake rotors :-)
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/succesful-debut-for-ktm-s-rc16…
No idea though.
I doubt Gwin would go from Specialized to YT, let's be honest, that would be a huge downgrade. Their bikes might be great value, but that's not of interest for a professional racer, they use cheap carbon and not even the Dirt Mag thinks the TuEs performs as well as the Demo.
I still think
GT - Bulldog, Wyn Masters, Brannigan
Canyon - Bruni, Vergier, Iles
......Wrong on Brannigan.
......Canyon comment depends on if anyone else is going to stump up the $$$ to get Bruni and co. out of their contracts.
saw the "internship" post today and I guess it is a visit there - maybe he´s getting a wc pedal?
Atherton's to trek for sure.
Bulldog to GT for sure.
Saw the atertons team training today on Trek bikes!!!
And a lot of engeniers arround them
Trek, bontrager, continental, fox, shimano
thanks all his sponsors but trek. All other pictures thanks trek.
here's rachel's post w/ angus : ( RIP.
and here's trek's. same dog, i'd say.
So it looks like Sam Dale and Bulldog to GT then. Maes and Beerten will be the faces of the enduro side of things. Hope they get One Industries and SRAM for Maes.
Any confirmation that Jared Graves will be Specialized next year?
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