2022 Mountain Bike Team Rumors

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Volvo is an iconic sponsor in the MTB world. Just a few names that rode for (Cannondale) Volvo: Anne-Caroline Chausson Cédric Gracia Tinker Juarez Alison Sydor...
Volvo is an iconic sponsor in the MTB world. Just a few names that rode for (Cannondale) Volvo:

Anne-Caroline Chausson
Cédric Gracia
Tinker Juarez
Alison Sydor
Cadel Evans
Missy Giove
Myles Rockwell
Brian Lopes

Not too shabby Wink
Don't forget about Volvo Kona! :D
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In one story from Mille today we can see her front wheel: it looked like DT swiss wheel with Schwalbe tires. Any guess what team is using this combo ?
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1/12/2022 12:39pm
Aksel_Lfft wrote:
In one story from Mille today we can see her front wheel: it looked like DT swiss wheel with Schwalbe tires. Any guess what team is...
In one story from Mille today we can see her front wheel: it looked like DT swiss wheel with Schwalbe tires. Any guess what team is using this combo ?
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1/12/2022 12:43pm
Aksel_Lfft wrote:
In one story from Mille today we can see her front wheel: it looked like DT swiss wheel with Schwalbe tires. Any guess what team is...
In one story from Mille today we can see her front wheel: it looked like DT swiss wheel with Schwalbe tires. Any guess what team is using this combo ?
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1/12/2022 10:14pm
Is anybody gonna talk abt Troy's new insta post where its the same bike from that pic and style is luca Shaw so he basically just got confirmed
1/13/2022 12:49am
Is anybody gonna talk abt Troy's new insta post where its the same bike from that pic and style is luca Shaw so he basically just...
Is anybody gonna talk abt Troy's new insta post where its the same bike from that pic and style is luca Shaw so he basically just got confirmed
It's got to be Luca, where else would he end up?

Excited for the first round now, I think Laurie is going to slay on SCS and will be good to se Luca come out of Greg's shadow, I think him a Brosnan will be a sweet team
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It's got to be Luca, where else would he end up? Excited for the first round now, I think Laurie is going to slay on SCS...
It's got to be Luca, where else would he end up?

Excited for the first round now, I think Laurie is going to slay on SCS and will be good to se Luca come out of Greg's shadow, I think him a Brosnan will be a sweet team
Jack Moir said in his pinkish AMA that new Canyon rider will be announced tomorrow!
1/13/2022 3:21am
Mr.Nally wrote:
Poor Kye [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/01/13/11870/s1200_p5pb21914005.jpg[/img]
Poor Kye


Still no 29" fork from SR Suntour? Surely it doesn't take that long to cast and test some new lowers?
1/13/2022 4:13am
Mr.Nally wrote:
Poor Kye [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/01/13/11870/s1200_p5pb21914005.jpg[/img]
Poor Kye


Why poor Kye?
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1/13/2022 5:15am
I ain’t come here for junkyard photos.

Dak? O’Callaghan? Who else besides ex-YT is unconfirmed for ‘22? Besides Fort Bill and MSA, of course… 🙄 #omicronandonandon
I think on one of the Snowshoe world cup broadcasts Warner mentioned that Jacob Dickson was looking for a 2022 ride, any more news on that...
I think on one of the Snowshoe world cup broadcasts Warner mentioned that Jacob Dickson was looking for a 2022 ride, any more news on that Irish ripper?
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1/13/2022 6:15am
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Here's the full announcement regarding Luca's move to Canyon: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/Luca-Shaw-Joins-the-Canyon-CLLCTV-DH-Team,5014
Maybe it’s my background in PR, maybe it’s my cynicism, or maybe it’s Maybelline, but this quote from Luca is heavy and possibly quite telling: “Coming on board Canyon Collective has been like a breath of fresh air so far!”
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mwolpin wrote:
Maybe it’s my background in PR, maybe it’s my cynicism, or maybe it’s Maybelline, but this quote from Luca is heavy and possibly quite telling: “Coming...
Maybe it’s my background in PR, maybe it’s my cynicism, or maybe it’s Maybelline, but this quote from Luca is heavy and possibly quite telling: “Coming on board Canyon Collective has been like a breath of fresh air so far!”
if i recall correctly loris said something similar after joining trek. rumor is he was a bit fed up with peaty interfering.
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He also said this: ”I honestly didn't ever see myself leaving.” It could also mean that he wanted to stay, bur something had to give.

Mx
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1/13/2022 8:10am
Both Izabela and Luca's announcements only mention 2022; I wonder if that means they're on 1-year contracts?
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1/13/2022 8:26am
Maybe loris and Luca just want to race on their own terms without a camera in their face all day. Not everyone is comfortable in a spotlight like the syndicate is gonna shine. What the syndicate does is great for the fans and building a rider’s personal brand but depending on your personality it may hinder when it comes to the track or enjoying the race scene.
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It looks as though Lewis Buchanan is no longer running We Are One wheels. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/01/12/11867/s1200_Screenshot_20220112_112552_Instagram.jpg[/img]
It looks as though Lewis Buchanan is no longer running We Are One wheels.



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1/13/2022 8:27am
dolface wrote:
Both Izabela and Luca's announcements only mention 2022; I wonder if that means they're on 1-year contracts?
Same with a lot of posts this year, I think they’re just not saying how long the contracts are
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1/13/2022 8:36am
Edthorne wrote:
It looks as though Lewis Buchanan is no longer running We Are One wheels. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/01/12/11867/s1200_Screenshot_20220112_112552_Instagram.jpg[/img]
It looks as though Lewis Buchanan is no longer running We Are One wheels.


jakew82 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/01/13/11873/s1200_Screenshot_20220113_161437_2.jpg[/img]

Nooooo. Enve
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Maybe loris and Luca just want to race on their own terms without a camera in their face all day. Not everyone is comfortable in a...
Maybe loris and Luca just want to race on their own terms without a camera in their face all day. Not everyone is comfortable in a spotlight like the syndicate is gonna shine. What the syndicate does is great for the fans and building a rider’s personal brand but depending on your personality it may hinder when it comes to the track or enjoying the race scene.
Not a critique on Greg, but it can’t be easy to get out of his shadow as the GOAT or really challenge him as n1, and both Loris and Luca might look at it like that. Greg is a legend, but Matti Lehikonen mentionend on Needle’s latest podcast that it is apparently not exactly a secret that Greg plays lots of mindgames. Not necessarily mean or meaning harm, he wouldn’t be so beloved if he wasn’t a good guy overall, but I could see those things weighing heavily on both those decissions. They also benefitted from learning from him this years massively, might have just run its course.

Most thought Aaron was a selfish me-me-me guy, but guys like Angel or Neko only have praise for him 🤷‍♂️
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1/13/2022 9:19am Edited Date/Time 1/13/2022 9:27am
Syndicate also seems like a looser program (which can have it's benefits for sure), but Luca's comments in his light-red interview makes it sound like Canyon is more serious. Makes sense from when you hear Barrel talk. I could see that being really positive for a racer like Luca at this stage of his career.

Seeing Loris crushing it on Trek with other young fast dudes probably didn't hurt either
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1/13/2022 9:49am
dolface wrote:
Both Izabela and Luca's announcements only mention 2022; I wonder if that means they're on 1-year contracts?
dave trummers press release also said „riding in 2022“, but he signed for 3 years. those announcements are getting weaker every year.
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1/13/2022 10:57am
Is Izabela on the specialized gravity team…. Or is it a new program?
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Syndicate also seems like a looser program (which can have it's benefits for sure), but Luca's comments in his light-red interview makes it sound like Canyon...
Syndicate also seems like a looser program (which can have it's benefits for sure), but Luca's comments in his light-red interview makes it sound like Canyon is more serious. Makes sense from when you hear Barrel talk. I could see that being really positive for a racer like Luca at this stage of his career.

Seeing Loris crushing it on Trek with other young fast dudes probably didn't hurt either
Makes sense but it’s not like Loris didn’t do well on the syndicate… he was a top 5 guy
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Lots of the pros talk about just wanting a change of "partner" and such to shake things up if they're feeling like they are in a rut. I don't think it really has much to do with clashing personalities or anything like that... I just think that, if you're a racer, you're looking for mental advantages where you can find them, and a change of environment can sometimes provide that. Of course, it can also backfire and end up hurting performance, but you've got to do what you feel is best at the time.
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Charlie Harrisson to commencal 100%
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hogfly wrote:
Lots of the pros talk about just wanting a change of "partner" and such to shake things up if they're feeling like they are in a...
Lots of the pros talk about just wanting a change of "partner" and such to shake things up if they're feeling like they are in a rut. I don't think it really has much to do with clashing personalities or anything like that... I just think that, if you're a racer, you're looking for mental advantages where you can find them, and a change of environment can sometimes provide that. Of course, it can also backfire and end up hurting performance, but you've got to do what you feel is best at the time.
A lot like the work world for us normies. Sometimes you are content in a role but building up the courage to move somewhere else could open you up to things you never thought possible. I don't read anything into it. I DO read a lot into Neko's plans though, I think he was butting heads with Jeff Steber on bike design.
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