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LTrumpore 11/28/2017 3:02am
11/28/2017 3:02am Edited Date/Time 11/28/2017 3:06am
Cameron...fffffssss wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/11/27/5647/s1200_Screen_Shot_2017_11_28_at_8.41.00_PM.jpg[/img] Rude riding Norco? Today on both Jesse Melamed and Finn iles insta stories


Rude riding Norco? Today on both Jesse Melamed and Finn iles insta stories
Shawn_Trudell wrote:
Hmmmm that's super weird.. I watched both their stories multiple times and can't figure out what's going on. The bike he's on has red handlebars and...
Hmmmm that's super weird.. I watched both their stories multiple times and can't figure out what's going on. The bike he's on has red handlebars and black fork lowers. The fork also appears to have black stancions, although it's hard to tell.
His trainer lives there and also runs the Norco DH team. Seems likely that he traveled without his bike and just borrowed one so he could go on the group ride.
jessemelamed 11/28/2017 12:05pm
11/28/2017 12:05pm
Cameron...fffffssss wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/11/27/5647/s1200_Screen_Shot_2017_11_28_at_8.41.00_PM.jpg[/img] Rude riding Norco? Today on both Jesse Melamed and Finn iles insta stories


Rude riding Norco? Today on both Jesse Melamed and Finn iles insta stories
Shawn_Trudell wrote:
Hmmmm that's super weird.. I watched both their stories multiple times and can't figure out what's going on. The bike he's on has red handlebars and...
Hmmmm that's super weird.. I watched both their stories multiple times and can't figure out what's going on. The bike he's on has red handlebars and black fork lowers. The fork also appears to have black stancions, although it's hard to tell.
LTrumpore wrote:
His trainer lives there and also runs the Norco DH team. Seems likely that he traveled without his bike and just borrowed one so he could...
His trainer lives there and also runs the Norco DH team. Seems likely that he traveled without his bike and just borrowed one so he could go on the group ride.
Lee is correct, Richie was just borrowing gear from his trainer.
SlalomSlayer 11/28/2017 4:42pm
11/28/2017 4:42pm Edited Date/Time 11/28/2017 8:21pm

The last 3 years with @intensecycles have been really really awesome. I’ve made some really good friends and have had some of the most fun times of my life so far. Having some of the best guys to hang with over the last few years has been so beneficial for me, not only as a rider but as a person as well. First off I want to thank @ij_racingmtb @palmer555 @dhbernatguardia @django_diggity and everyone else for really welcoming me to Intense and pushing for me to get on the factory team. No matter what happens to me in my mountain bike racing career I will always remember Intense for seeing potential in me and bringing me onto the international scene and supporting me tremendously. And having such an awesome guy wrenching on my bikes that I am so grateful for @ernestadalid For 2018, We will be parting ways. There are so many people to thank but here are a few: @jeffsteber @django_diggity @ij_racingmtb @palmer555 @dhbernatguardia @chappyfiene @ernestadalid @jackmoir_ @deanos_machineos @charlie_harrison_ @androoherrick @luca_cometti @car_herrero @nathhughesphoto and all our amazing sponsors over the last few years✌? I have some really exciting news for next year that I’m super happy to share with you soon??

A post shared by ??Nik Nestoroff?? (@nikolasnestoroff) on Nov 22, 2017 at 6:31pm PST


But to where? GT? Devinci? Commencal-USA? Huffy?
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Bennyt99 11/28/2017 4:59pm
11/28/2017 4:59pm Edited Date/Time 11/28/2017 8:21pm
SlalomSlayer wrote:
The last 3 years with @intensecycles have been really really awesome. I’ve made some really good friends and have had some of the most fun times...

The last 3 years with @intensecycles have been really really awesome. I’ve made some really good friends and have had some of the most fun times of my life so far. Having some of the best guys to hang with over the last few years has been so beneficial for me, not only as a rider but as a person as well. First off I want to thank @ij_racingmtb @palmer555 @dhbernatguardia @django_diggity and everyone else for really welcoming me to Intense and pushing for me to get on the factory team. No matter what happens to me in my mountain bike racing career I will always remember Intense for seeing potential in me and bringing me onto the international scene and supporting me tremendously. And having such an awesome guy wrenching on my bikes that I am so grateful for @ernestadalid For 2018, We will be parting ways. There are so many people to thank but here are a few: @jeffsteber @django_diggity @ij_racingmtb @palmer555 @dhbernatguardia @chappyfiene @ernestadalid @jackmoir_ @deanos_machineos @charlie_harrison_ @androoherrick @luca_cometti @car_herrero @nathhughesphoto and all our amazing sponsors over the last few years✌? I have some really exciting news for next year that I’m super happy to share with you soon??

A post shared by ??Nik Nestoroff?? (@nikolasnestoroff) on Nov 22, 2017 at 6:31pm PST


But to where? GT? Devinci? Commencal-USA? Huffy?
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pdon 11/29/2017 7:49am
11/29/2017 7:49am
It's kind of odd that KHS has a budget to put out a solid team at the PRO GRT level...

In 15 years of mountain biking (mostly in the Northeast), I can count on one hands how many times I've seen KHS bikes in the wild.
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sspomer 11/29/2017 7:58am
11/29/2017 7:58am Edited Date/Time 11/29/2017 7:58am
pdon wrote:
It's kind of odd that KHS has a budget to put out a solid team at the PRO GRT level... In 15 years of mountain biking...
It's kind of odd that KHS has a budget to put out a solid team at the PRO GRT level...

In 15 years of mountain biking (mostly in the Northeast), I can count on one hands how many times I've seen KHS bikes in the wild.
we did an Inside Line podcast with Quinton Spaulding, team director for khs.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTBs-The-Inside-Line-Podcast-Ep…

he sheds some light on that subject.
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pdon 11/29/2017 8:45am
11/29/2017 8:45am
pdon wrote:
It's kind of odd that KHS has a budget to put out a solid team at the PRO GRT level... In 15 years of mountain biking...
It's kind of odd that KHS has a budget to put out a solid team at the PRO GRT level...

In 15 years of mountain biking (mostly in the Northeast), I can count on one hands how many times I've seen KHS bikes in the wild.
sspomer wrote:
we did an Inside Line podcast with Quinton Spaulding, team director for khs.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTBs-The-Inside-Line-Podcast-Ep…

he sheds some light on that subject.
Just gave it a quick listen. Excellent information.

sammcneesphotography 11/29/2017 12:40pm
11/29/2017 12:40pm
Dang Bruce Klein road training with McKay and Wallace. could this be a team switch from KHS????







pyromaniac 11/30/2017 4:19am
11/30/2017 4:19am
It might be just XC related, but Mathieu van der Poel is going to be sponsored by Canyon next year.
He is running rings around his competitors in the Elite class of the Cyclocross World Cup this season (he's just 22) and showed big promise last year, challenging Nino Schurter at the Albstadt World Cup XCO.

It'd be really exciting if Fabien Barel was able to teach him a thing or two, so he can give Nino a run for his money next year.
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othello 11/30/2017 4:26am
11/30/2017 4:26am
pyromaniac wrote:
It might be just XC related, but Mathieu van der Poel is going to be sponsored by Canyon next year. He is running rings around his...
It might be just XC related, but Mathieu van der Poel is going to be sponsored by Canyon next year.
He is running rings around his competitors in the Elite class of the Cyclocross World Cup this season (he's just 22) and showed big promise last year, challenging Nino Schurter at the Albstadt World Cup XCO.

It'd be really exciting if Fabien Barel was able to teach him a thing or two, so he can give Nino a run for his money next year.
That is very interesting.

His CX team is sponsored by Stevens, a German bike brand, and he rode one of their MTB bikes at the WC races last year. I wonder if Canyon are going sponsor his CX team for 2018/19, or if this is just a MTB contract?
pyromaniac 11/30/2017 4:41am
11/30/2017 4:41am
pyromaniac wrote:
It might be just XC related, but Mathieu van der Poel is going to be sponsored by Canyon next year. He is running rings around his...
It might be just XC related, but Mathieu van der Poel is going to be sponsored by Canyon next year.
He is running rings around his competitors in the Elite class of the Cyclocross World Cup this season (he's just 22) and showed big promise last year, challenging Nino Schurter at the Albstadt World Cup XCO.

It'd be really exciting if Fabien Barel was able to teach him a thing or two, so he can give Nino a run for his money next year.
othello wrote:
That is very interesting. His CX team is sponsored by Stevens, a German bike brand, and he rode one of their MTB bikes at the WC...
That is very interesting.

His CX team is sponsored by Stevens, a German bike brand, and he rode one of their MTB bikes at the WC races last year. I wonder if Canyon are going sponsor his CX team for 2018/19, or if this is just a MTB contract?
No idea. Supposedly he also is selling off his old Stevens bikes. I heard from a belgian guy, an ex-racer, so it must be true :D
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othello 11/30/2017 5:42am
11/30/2017 5:42am
pyromaniac wrote:
It might be just XC related, but Mathieu van der Poel is going to be sponsored by Canyon next year. He is running rings around his...
It might be just XC related, but Mathieu van der Poel is going to be sponsored by Canyon next year.
He is running rings around his competitors in the Elite class of the Cyclocross World Cup this season (he's just 22) and showed big promise last year, challenging Nino Schurter at the Albstadt World Cup XCO.

It'd be really exciting if Fabien Barel was able to teach him a thing or two, so he can give Nino a run for his money next year.
othello wrote:
That is very interesting. His CX team is sponsored by Stevens, a German bike brand, and he rode one of their MTB bikes at the WC...
That is very interesting.

His CX team is sponsored by Stevens, a German bike brand, and he rode one of their MTB bikes at the WC races last year. I wonder if Canyon are going sponsor his CX team for 2018/19, or if this is just a MTB contract?
pyromaniac wrote:
No idea. Supposedly he also is selling off his old Stevens bikes. I heard from a belgian guy, an ex-racer, so it must be true :D
Came across a rumour (from back in September) that MvdP's CX team were switching to Canyon from 1st January on a 3 year deal. Which would then include Canyon MTBs for when he races.
pyromaniac 11/30/2017 6:00am
11/30/2017 6:00am
othello wrote:
That is very interesting. His CX team is sponsored by Stevens, a German bike brand, and he rode one of their MTB bikes at the WC...
That is very interesting.

His CX team is sponsored by Stevens, a German bike brand, and he rode one of their MTB bikes at the WC races last year. I wonder if Canyon are going sponsor his CX team for 2018/19, or if this is just a MTB contract?
pyromaniac wrote:
No idea. Supposedly he also is selling off his old Stevens bikes. I heard from a belgian guy, an ex-racer, so it must be true :D
othello wrote:
Came across a rumour (from back in September) that MvdP's CX team were switching to Canyon from 1st January on a 3 year deal. Which would...
Came across a rumour (from back in September) that MvdP's CX team were switching to Canyon from 1st January on a 3 year deal. Which would then include Canyon MTBs for when he races.
Nice!
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jimmypop 11/30/2017 8:56am
11/30/2017 8:56am
Bring back Nutter Butter as a US title sponsor. Then I'll be impressed.
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sspomer 11/30/2017 12:32pm
11/30/2017 12:32pm
jimmypop wrote:
Bring back Nutter Butter as a US title sponsor. Then I'll be impressed.
i've heard stories of many a DHer living off the free nutter butter samples at races. wish i was there to experience that one!
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pillete 11/30/2017 6:30pm
11/30/2017 6:30pm
Zinc is no longer the YT distributor for the USA.



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YT Restructuring to warehouse themselves direct id say
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kwapik 12/1/2017 12:04am
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pillete wrote:
Zinc is no longer the YT distributor for the USA. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/11/30/5649/s1200_IMG_8780.jpg[/img]
Zinc is no longer the YT distributor for the USA.



That's too bad...those boys did a fantastic job for YT. Mmmm...alcohol
Mo(n)arch 12/1/2017 8:07am
12/1/2017 8:07am
Strange. How long were they the distributors? Like two years? That'S a rather short time I'd say.
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Matt Puchniak wrote:
If there was still any doubt, this will clear it up. Angel Suarez is on YT. https://www.instagram.com/p/BcLM3nOFrc8/
Hasn’t Angel ridden for the YT Mob for two years?
How’s his riding with the mob relevant to Zink?
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bturman 12/1/2017 8:36pm
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Matt Puchniak wrote:
If there was still any doubt, this will clear it up. Angel Suarez is on YT. https://www.instagram.com/p/BcLM3nOFrc8/
kubaner wrote:
Hasn’t Angel ridden for the YT Mob for two years?
How’s his riding with the mob relevant to Zink?
This is the Team Rumors thread. It's used to discuss team/rider sponsorship details. Zink and Angel just happened to post things on the same day.
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Hambo 12/2/2017 3:12am
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Eddie Masters signed for Pivot in October, yet he is still riding his Bergamonts? Seems odd to me...
matt.greenwood001 12/2/2017 3:17am
12/2/2017 3:17am
Hambo wrote:
Eddie Masters signed for Pivot in October, yet he is still riding his Bergamonts? Seems odd to me...
Contracts don't begin until the 1st Jan usually
OneManArmy 12/2/2017 7:54am
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Hambo wrote:
Eddie Masters signed for Pivot in October, yet he is still riding his Bergamonts? Seems odd to me...
matt.greenwood001 wrote:
Contracts don't begin until the 1st Jan usually
False
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bturman 12/2/2017 3:42pm
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pillete wrote:
Zinc is no longer the YT distributor for the USA. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2017/11/30/5649/s1200_IMG_8780.jpg[/img]
Zinc is no longer the YT distributor for the USA.



Below is the official press release from YT announcing the change. In it, they say Cam Zink will remain with YT Industries as an athlete and continue to contribute to the business as part of the YT family.

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YT USA – Change of Business Structure

We are pleased to announce a structural change in the distribution strategy of YT in the USA. Instead of going through a service and distribution partner, our subsidiary YT Industries USA Inc. will be running the US business as of the 1st Dec, 2017.

This means we can now fully implement our European direct sales strategy in the USA, offering several advantages for US customers, such as more attractive pricing, improved service and increased availability of bikes.

The new Head Office of YT Industries USA Inc. is based in San Clemente, California.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank Cam Zink for his support in running a service and distribution center in Reno for us over the last 3 years. Cam will remain with YT Industries as an athlete and continue to contribute to the business as part of the YT family.

We are looking forward to delivering even more #GoodTimes to the USA.

About YT Industries

In 2008, CEO Markus Flossmann founded YT with the aim of building competition-ready, affordable dirt jump and slopestyle mountain bikes for talented young riders. After nine years, the product range includes high-end downhill, enduro, and trail bikes, which are regularly awarded with prestigious prizes. The secret of success: high quality products, fair prices, the direct selling method which eliminates the profit margins of middlemen, an unmatched reputation and last but not least, a team of world-class riders like Cam Zink, Andreu Lacondeguy, Aaron Gwin and Brett Tippie who are all part of the YT family.
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dirtyberd 12/2/2017 6:56pm
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bturman wrote:
Below is the official press release from YT announcing the change. In it, they say Cam Zink will remain with YT Industries as an athlete and...
Below is the official press release from YT announcing the change. In it, they say Cam Zink will remain with YT Industries as an athlete and continue to contribute to the business as part of the YT family.

______________________________________________


YT USA – Change of Business Structure

We are pleased to announce a structural change in the distribution strategy of YT in the USA. Instead of going through a service and distribution partner, our subsidiary YT Industries USA Inc. will be running the US business as of the 1st Dec, 2017.

This means we can now fully implement our European direct sales strategy in the USA, offering several advantages for US customers, such as more attractive pricing, improved service and increased availability of bikes.

The new Head Office of YT Industries USA Inc. is based in San Clemente, California.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank Cam Zink for his support in running a service and distribution center in Reno for us over the last 3 years. Cam will remain with YT Industries as an athlete and continue to contribute to the business as part of the YT family.

We are looking forward to delivering even more #GoodTimes to the USA.

About YT Industries

In 2008, CEO Markus Flossmann founded YT with the aim of building competition-ready, affordable dirt jump and slopestyle mountain bikes for talented young riders. After nine years, the product range includes high-end downhill, enduro, and trail bikes, which are regularly awarded with prestigious prizes. The secret of success: high quality products, fair prices, the direct selling method which eliminates the profit margins of middlemen, an unmatched reputation and last but not least, a team of world-class riders like Cam Zink, Andreu Lacondeguy, Aaron Gwin and Brett Tippie who are all part of the YT family.
I take offence in YT not including Neko as a part of their "world-class" riders!!!

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