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Dickscruttock 10/1/2017 11:37am
10/1/2017 11:37am
matmattmatthew wrote:
I could see Trek wanting to sign a consistent podium threat in Enduro, anyone know when Rude and Hill's contracts are up?
Think the Athertons ate up all that budget didn't they?
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nickb01 10/1/2017 3:36pm
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matmattmatthew wrote:
I could see Trek wanting to sign a consistent podium threat in Enduro, anyone know when Rude and Hill's contracts are up?
Dickscruttock wrote:
Think the Athertons ate up all that budget didn't they?
Hill will be staying with CRC Nukeproof, they made him a very good offer as they really want to keep him.

Would love to know what Rude's doing though, it'd be great to see him remove the 'e' and 'i' from Yeti!
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ck85 10/2/2017 2:34am
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Would be good to see Bex Baraona on a factory deal, not sure how I stumbled onto following her but 2 top 10 overalls in the EWS and a good social presence.
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sspomer 10/2/2017 3:23pm
10/2/2017 3:23pm Edited Date/Time 10/2/2017 3:24pm
Primoz wrote:
https://www.facebook.com/joshbryceland/photos/a.628678807146226.1073741…

Bryceland running Eagle drivetrain (but FOX squish and Shimano brakes).
and see what happens when you mix all that up?? haha, ratty from the EWS slideshow that went up.

photo by @maddogboris



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Primoz 10/2/2017 9:40pm
10/2/2017 9:40pm
Well that is the exact photo I linked from Facebook...
iceman2058 10/3/2017 2:09am
10/3/2017 2:09am Edited Date/Time 10/3/2017 2:32am
Dean Lucas stays on Intense for 2018!




No news for now regarding Jack Moir, Nik Nestoroff, and Charlie Harrison. Some of these riders may still have agreements in place that cover 2018, we haven't been able to dig up that information at this point. Stay tuned!
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Babu 10/3/2017 12:04pm
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Just leaving it here
iceman2058 10/4/2017 1:40am
10/4/2017 1:40am
BOOM! Eddie Masters makes a big move, joining Bernard Kerr, Rupert Chapman, and Emilie Siegenthaler on Pivot. We can't wait to see what the Kiwi Krusher will get up to next!



Press Release:

Tempe, AZ – Pivot Factory Racing’s Enduro and Downhill programs get a boost by signing Kiwi Eddie Masters for 2018 and beyond.

Already at the forefront of World Cup DH Racing, Pivot Factory Racing is making a strong commitment to the Enduro World Series in 2018 with the signing of Eddie Masters. Masters will be racing both EWS and UCI DH events for the squad, alongside fellow New Zealander, Rupert Chapman. In addition to a full downhill and Crankworx schedule, the team plans to make at least six Enduro World Series (EWS) stops next season.

Said Masters, “I’m really excited for this opportunity, I'm so stoked to join the team and I can’t wait to get racing under the Pivot banner in 2018!”

Team leader Bernard Kerr is equally happy with the new addition, saying “Pivot is such an awesome company to ride for and the team is really fun – I’ve built great relationships with Chris and everyone at Pivot over the past eight years and I know Eddie’s character is going to fit right in on the squad.”

Masters is already well known on the gravity scene, placing 3rd at the 2017 EWS stop in Rotorua, New Zealand, and as a consistent top rider in UCI Downhill World Cup and Crankworx events. Masters and Chapman have their choice of Pivot’s strong gravity and enduro range of models, and will be riding Pivot Cycles' new Mach 6 Carbon and Firebird in enduro events and the Phoenix DH Carbon in downhill events.

In addition to Masters, Pivot Factory Racing is comprised of riders Bernard Kerr, Emilie Siegenthaler, and Rupert Chapman. The team is sponsored by Shimano (drivetrain), Fox Suspension, Maxxis Tires, Reynolds Wheels, Renthal (cockpit) Fly Racing (clothing, helmets and accessories), Jet Black (trainers), WTB (saddles), MRP (chainguides) and Industry Nine (hubs).

onenerdykid* 10/4/2017 2:32am
10/4/2017 2:32am
Hahaha 3 beers down and going straight for the Fireball. This is great.
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SharpieMTB 10/4/2017 5:21am
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Babu wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/10/03/5461/s1200_IMG_8562.jpg[/img] Just leaving it here


Just leaving it here
Brayton did that alot last year. We will see
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Dave_Camp 10/4/2017 7:04am
10/4/2017 7:04am
iceman2058 wrote:
BOOM! Eddie Masters makes a big move, joining Bernard Kerr, Rupert Chapman, and Emilie Siegenthaler on Pivot. We can't wait to see what the Kiwi Krusher...
BOOM! Eddie Masters makes a big move, joining Bernard Kerr, Rupert Chapman, and Emilie Siegenthaler on Pivot. We can't wait to see what the Kiwi Krusher will get up to next!



Press Release:

Tempe, AZ – Pivot Factory Racing’s Enduro and Downhill programs get a boost by signing Kiwi Eddie Masters for 2018 and beyond.

Already at the forefront of World Cup DH Racing, Pivot Factory Racing is making a strong commitment to the Enduro World Series in 2018 with the signing of Eddie Masters. Masters will be racing both EWS and UCI DH events for the squad, alongside fellow New Zealander, Rupert Chapman. In addition to a full downhill and Crankworx schedule, the team plans to make at least six Enduro World Series (EWS) stops next season.

Said Masters, “I’m really excited for this opportunity, I'm so stoked to join the team and I can’t wait to get racing under the Pivot banner in 2018!”

Team leader Bernard Kerr is equally happy with the new addition, saying “Pivot is such an awesome company to ride for and the team is really fun – I’ve built great relationships with Chris and everyone at Pivot over the past eight years and I know Eddie’s character is going to fit right in on the squad.”

Masters is already well known on the gravity scene, placing 3rd at the 2017 EWS stop in Rotorua, New Zealand, and as a consistent top rider in UCI Downhill World Cup and Crankworx events. Masters and Chapman have their choice of Pivot’s strong gravity and enduro range of models, and will be riding Pivot Cycles' new Mach 6 Carbon and Firebird in enduro events and the Phoenix DH Carbon in downhill events.

In addition to Masters, Pivot Factory Racing is comprised of riders Bernard Kerr, Emilie Siegenthaler, and Rupert Chapman. The team is sponsored by Shimano (drivetrain), Fox Suspension, Maxxis Tires, Reynolds Wheels, Renthal (cockpit) Fly Racing (clothing, helmets and accessories), Jet Black (trainers), WTB (saddles), MRP (chainguides) and Industry Nine (hubs).

I'm surprised they want Eddie to race World Cup DH and EWS and the full Crankworx Series. Seems like that is a recipe for fatigue and burnout.

Wouldn't the sponsors & the racer want to focus on doing well at less events vs hitting all of them at less than optimal?



Either way- I'm a huge Eddie fan!
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Greenedog 10/4/2017 7:43am
10/4/2017 7:43am
iceman2058 wrote:
BOOM! Eddie Masters makes a big move, joining Bernard Kerr, Rupert Chapman, and Emilie Siegenthaler on Pivot. We can't wait to see what the Kiwi Krusher...
BOOM! Eddie Masters makes a big move, joining Bernard Kerr, Rupert Chapman, and Emilie Siegenthaler on Pivot. We can't wait to see what the Kiwi Krusher will get up to next!



Press Release:

Tempe, AZ – Pivot Factory Racing’s Enduro and Downhill programs get a boost by signing Kiwi Eddie Masters for 2018 and beyond.

Already at the forefront of World Cup DH Racing, Pivot Factory Racing is making a strong commitment to the Enduro World Series in 2018 with the signing of Eddie Masters. Masters will be racing both EWS and UCI DH events for the squad, alongside fellow New Zealander, Rupert Chapman. In addition to a full downhill and Crankworx schedule, the team plans to make at least six Enduro World Series (EWS) stops next season.

Said Masters, “I’m really excited for this opportunity, I'm so stoked to join the team and I can’t wait to get racing under the Pivot banner in 2018!”

Team leader Bernard Kerr is equally happy with the new addition, saying “Pivot is such an awesome company to ride for and the team is really fun – I’ve built great relationships with Chris and everyone at Pivot over the past eight years and I know Eddie’s character is going to fit right in on the squad.”

Masters is already well known on the gravity scene, placing 3rd at the 2017 EWS stop in Rotorua, New Zealand, and as a consistent top rider in UCI Downhill World Cup and Crankworx events. Masters and Chapman have their choice of Pivot’s strong gravity and enduro range of models, and will be riding Pivot Cycles' new Mach 6 Carbon and Firebird in enduro events and the Phoenix DH Carbon in downhill events.

In addition to Masters, Pivot Factory Racing is comprised of riders Bernard Kerr, Emilie Siegenthaler, and Rupert Chapman. The team is sponsored by Shimano (drivetrain), Fox Suspension, Maxxis Tires, Reynolds Wheels, Renthal (cockpit) Fly Racing (clothing, helmets and accessories), Jet Black (trainers), WTB (saddles), MRP (chainguides) and Industry Nine (hubs).

Is that Casey Brown in the photo with Eddie?
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sideshow 10/4/2017 8:47am
10/4/2017 8:47am
For those wondering, that photo is from a looooong time ago, like '13 or '14 when Casey was still racing DH and on the Bergamont team.
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Primoz 10/4/2017 8:50am
10/4/2017 8:50am
Sure does look like it.
solidmagix123 10/4/2017 10:18am
10/4/2017 10:18am
Richie Rude now sponsored by RynoPower, Gwin also sponsored by them, coincidence?
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matmattmatthew 10/4/2017 10:54am
10/4/2017 10:54am
solidmagix123 wrote:
Richie Rude now sponsored by RynoPower, Gwin also sponsored by them, coincidence?
Is that one of those power bracelet companies?
jive turkey 10/4/2017 1:10pm
10/4/2017 1:10pm
iceman2058 wrote:
BOOM! Eddie Masters makes a big move, joining Bernard Kerr, Rupert Chapman, and Emilie Siegenthaler on Pivot. We can't wait to see what the Kiwi Krusher...
BOOM! Eddie Masters makes a big move, joining Bernard Kerr, Rupert Chapman, and Emilie Siegenthaler on Pivot. We can't wait to see what the Kiwi Krusher will get up to next!



Press Release:

Tempe, AZ – Pivot Factory Racing’s Enduro and Downhill programs get a boost by signing Kiwi Eddie Masters for 2018 and beyond.

Already at the forefront of World Cup DH Racing, Pivot Factory Racing is making a strong commitment to the Enduro World Series in 2018 with the signing of Eddie Masters. Masters will be racing both EWS and UCI DH events for the squad, alongside fellow New Zealander, Rupert Chapman. In addition to a full downhill and Crankworx schedule, the team plans to make at least six Enduro World Series (EWS) stops next season.

Said Masters, “I’m really excited for this opportunity, I'm so stoked to join the team and I can’t wait to get racing under the Pivot banner in 2018!”

Team leader Bernard Kerr is equally happy with the new addition, saying “Pivot is such an awesome company to ride for and the team is really fun – I’ve built great relationships with Chris and everyone at Pivot over the past eight years and I know Eddie’s character is going to fit right in on the squad.”

Masters is already well known on the gravity scene, placing 3rd at the 2017 EWS stop in Rotorua, New Zealand, and as a consistent top rider in UCI Downhill World Cup and Crankworx events. Masters and Chapman have their choice of Pivot’s strong gravity and enduro range of models, and will be riding Pivot Cycles' new Mach 6 Carbon and Firebird in enduro events and the Phoenix DH Carbon in downhill events.

In addition to Masters, Pivot Factory Racing is comprised of riders Bernard Kerr, Emilie Siegenthaler, and Rupert Chapman. The team is sponsored by Shimano (drivetrain), Fox Suspension, Maxxis Tires, Reynolds Wheels, Renthal (cockpit) Fly Racing (clothing, helmets and accessories), Jet Black (trainers), WTB (saddles), MRP (chainguides) and Industry Nine (hubs).

I wonder if this means Kerr and Eddie's brother have made up?
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shmity 10/4/2017 9:47pm
10/4/2017 9:47pm
iceman2058 wrote:
Dean Lucas stays on Intense for 2018! Happy to announce that I'll be continuing to represent @intensecycles for the coming year! Can't wait to get back...
Dean Lucas stays on Intense for 2018!




No news for now regarding Jack Moir, Nik Nestoroff, and Charlie Harrison. Some of these riders may still have agreements in place that cover 2018, we haven't been able to dig up that information at this point. Stay tuned!
Jack is currently selling off unridden 2018 Carbine and M16C... Maybe he's got new factory rides on the way, maybe he's off to a new team...
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Verbl Kint 10/5/2017 12:29am
10/5/2017 12:29am
shmity wrote:
Jack is currently selling off unridden 2018 Carbine and M16C... Maybe he's got new factory rides on the way, maybe he's off to a new team...
Wasn't he on the M29 the whole year (alu proto then carbon production model)?
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ck85 10/5/2017 1:41am
10/5/2017 1:41am
Seagrave to join specialized #rumours
pyromaniac 10/5/2017 2:36am
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ck85 wrote:
Seagrave to join specialized #rumours
Which one?
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ck85 10/5/2017 2:46am
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ck85 wrote:
Seagrave to join specialized #rumours
pyromaniac wrote:
Which one?
Ignore me, was thinking tahnee. Completely forgot about miller sorry.
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shmity 10/5/2017 4:34am
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Verbl Kint wrote:
Wasn't he on the M29 the whole year (alu proto then carbon production model)?
He wouldn't have had it at home in AU at all I don't think, it would have been for testing purposes with the team initially and he may not even have one now. The sale of the m16 may have indicated that he was getting an M29 to use over the summer, the sale of an unridden m16 AND 2018 Carbine could mean hes going elsewhere. *shrug*
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SharpieMTB 10/5/2017 7:11am
10/5/2017 7:11am
shmity wrote:
Jack is currently selling off unridden 2018 Carbine and M16C... Maybe he's got new factory rides on the way, maybe he's off to a new team...
Verbl Kint wrote:
Wasn't he on the M29 the whole year (alu proto then carbon production model)?
I believe so!

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