2023 TEAM RUMORS

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1/31/2023 9:28am

Still got tristan liemere to announce wgere hes off to

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1/31/2023 10:58am

Josh Lewis on Scor. May have been said already? 

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1/31/2023 11:22am

#liveuncaged 

except for your water bottle, which is in a bear trap! 

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1/31/2023 1:05pm
kevroberts wrote:
Rob Warner has just posted this, I’m awful at identifying bikes from photos like this but it looks like a shimano crank, so more than likely...

4681275D-D8CF-489D-81C2-5B781F1BF2A6.png?VersionId=OMIvzz829WmmCazx3TV.a.QeD

Rob Warner has just posted this, I’m awful at identifying bikes from photos like this but it looks like a shimano crank, so more than likely a shimano motor?

 

that narrows it down a bit?

Long time reader here had to create an account just to answer this.

 

By the looks of the picture Rob is still on Vitus bikes.

The text on the seat tube gives it away.

rob-warner-1

 rob-warner-2

 

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1/31/2023 8:46pm
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so angel just put a fox 40 on the burn… seattube is way too long for DH.

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1/31/2023 10:35pm
ArchiRaph wrote:
 

Iago to Cannondale confirmed!

..Great rider and pretty nice guy and its cool seeing someone who's not chasing the clock getting a good contract. Also great to see 7Mesh getting more MTBers on board, their gear is the best on the market IMO. Iago seems like a perfect fit for them and he makes people wanna rides bikes.... Honestly this news of him moving to CD is more exciting than Jesse's and Jack's move - the whole build up on Team Rumours was overrated.. Congrats Iago.

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2/1/2023 1:40am
rhm wrote:

So the last big puzzle have been fallen into its place. I guess this thread will be closed for some time :D

Not quite. I've heard whispers that a certain brand are unhappy with a rider's choice of helmet sponsor and he may be looking for a new home. 

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2/1/2023 1:48am

OK then, NOW we can post the full announcement from SCOR...

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JOSH LEWIS JOINS THE SCOR CREW

SCOR HEADQUARTERS, GRENCHEN, SWITZERLAND 

Nothing beats playing on bikes with friends and SCOR’s newest riding buddy is someone who has play down to a fine art. Josh ‘Loose Dog’ Lewis is known for his incredible creativity on the bike and off it, making him the perfect partner for the Swiss mountain bike brand whose brand claim is Play the Mountains.

Josh New Bike Winter Biel Shred-1023725 0

JOSH ON INSTAGRAM

Lisa Wolf, SCOR’s PR manager:
“We’re really excited to have Josh joining the SCOR crew. Getting him onboard was a no-brainer for us, his vision and riding style perfectly fit with what SCOR is all about – creativity, play and just having fun on your bike. Josh visited us in Switzerland recently and left with his new bikes, some big plans and an even bigger smile, we can’t wait to see what he does next.” 

Josh had this to say:
“Bikes bring me so much joy and I love sharing that feeling with others through my riding and videos, SCOR has shown me so much support already in helping me do the best version of me and I am so grateful that I have landed here... I have been made to feel a valued part of the family from the start. It’s the change that I needed and I cannot wait to get going and enjoy the process on these SCOR machines equipped with Marzocchi suspension and Deity components.

It’s that feeling you get, when you learn something new on your bike, that gets me hooked... My goal is to just keep progressing myself where ever I can and hopefully inspire others to do the same.

I’m chuffed to be riding for SCOR as we both share the same passion – having fun by playing on our bikes, and getting creative on the trails. I’m really looking forward to capturing the adventures and spreading the joy that bikes bring us.”

Josh New Bike Winter Biel Shred-1023709 0.jpg?VersionId=lmNqj5yLsh.ynB

 

2/1/2023 2:16am

Aussie Ryan Gilchrist onto Yeti Factory racing for some ebike action!

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2/1/2023 2:57am
iceman2058 wrote:
OK then, NOW we can post the full announcement from SCOR... ----------------------------------------- JOSH LEWIS JOINS THE SCOR CREW SCOR HEADQUARTERS, GRENCHEN, SWITZERLAND  Nothing beats playing on...

OK then, NOW we can post the full announcement from SCOR...

-----------------------------------------

JOSH LEWIS JOINS THE SCOR CREW

SCOR HEADQUARTERS, GRENCHEN, SWITZERLAND 

Nothing beats playing on bikes with friends and SCOR’s newest riding buddy is someone who has play down to a fine art. Josh ‘Loose Dog’ Lewis is known for his incredible creativity on the bike and off it, making him the perfect partner for the Swiss mountain bike brand whose brand claim is Play the Mountains.

Josh New Bike Winter Biel Shred-1023725 0

JOSH ON INSTAGRAM

Lisa Wolf, SCOR’s PR manager:
“We’re really excited to have Josh joining the SCOR crew. Getting him onboard was a no-brainer for us, his vision and riding style perfectly fit with what SCOR is all about – creativity, play and just having fun on your bike. Josh visited us in Switzerland recently and left with his new bikes, some big plans and an even bigger smile, we can’t wait to see what he does next.” 

Josh had this to say:
“Bikes bring me so much joy and I love sharing that feeling with others through my riding and videos, SCOR has shown me so much support already in helping me do the best version of me and I am so grateful that I have landed here... I have been made to feel a valued part of the family from the start. It’s the change that I needed and I cannot wait to get going and enjoy the process on these SCOR machines equipped with Marzocchi suspension and Deity components.

It’s that feeling you get, when you learn something new on your bike, that gets me hooked... My goal is to just keep progressing myself where ever I can and hopefully inspire others to do the same.

I’m chuffed to be riding for SCOR as we both share the same passion – having fun by playing on our bikes, and getting creative on the trails. I’m really looking forward to capturing the adventures and spreading the joy that bikes bring us.”

Josh New Bike Winter Biel Shred-1023709 0.jpg?VersionId=lmNqj5yLsh.ynB

 

This doesn’t strike me as a match made in heaven but then again neither did Santa Cruz at the time. Hopefully all the 50/01 crew being on different bikes won’t get in the way of them making quality videos together. 

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2/1/2023 3:26am
kevroberts wrote:
Rob Warner has just posted this, I’m awful at identifying bikes from photos like this but it looks like a shimano crank, so more than likely...

4681275D-D8CF-489D-81C2-5B781F1BF2A6.png?VersionId=OMIvzz829WmmCazx3TV.a.QeD

Rob Warner has just posted this, I’m awful at identifying bikes from photos like this but it looks like a shimano crank, so more than likely a shimano motor?

 

that narrows it down a bit?

BenediktB wrote:
Long time reader here had to create an account just to answer this.   By the looks of the picture Rob is still on Vitus bikes...

Long time reader here had to create an account just to answer this.

 

By the looks of the picture Rob is still on Vitus bikes.

The text on the seat tube gives it away.

rob-warner-1

 rob-warner-2

 

Well spotted!

 

it’s already been confirmed that he has left/is leaving vitus so I guess he either doesn’t have another sponsor lined up/can’t announce it yet so is just riding round on what he has for now.

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2/1/2023 6:02am Edited Date/Time 2/1/2023 6:04am
rhm wrote:

So the last big puzzle have been fallen into its place. I guess this thread will be closed for some time :D

Not quite. I've heard whispers that a certain brand are unhappy with a rider's choice of helmet sponsor and he may be looking for a new...

Not quite. I've heard whispers that a certain brand are unhappy with a rider's choice of helmet sponsor and he may be looking for a new home. 

My guess is you’re talking about Lew Buchanan….

Notably, he hasn’t tagged Norco in any of his posts since announcing his OnlyFans sponsorship/relationship. Also has alluded to being “lonely” on his “journey to doing something different.” Possibly a reference to being left by a major sponsor.

If so, he seems to have quite the knack for bumming out sponsors after relatively protracted relationships. He kind of seems like a twat.

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2/1/2023 6:21am
rhm wrote:

So the last big puzzle have been fallen into its place. I guess this thread will be closed for some time :D

Not quite. I've heard whispers that a certain brand are unhappy with a rider's choice of helmet sponsor and he may be looking for a new...

Not quite. I've heard whispers that a certain brand are unhappy with a rider's choice of helmet sponsor and he may be looking for a new home. 

yahmon wrote:
My guess is you’re talking about Lew Buchanan…. Notably, he hasn’t tagged Norco in any of his posts since announcing his OnlyFans sponsorship/relationship. Also has alluded...

My guess is you’re talking about Lew Buchanan….

Notably, he hasn’t tagged Norco in any of his posts since announcing his OnlyFans sponsorship/relationship. Also has alluded to being “lonely” on his “journey to doing something different.” Possibly a reference to being left by a major sponsor.

If so, he seems to have quite the knack for bumming out sponsors after relatively protracted relationships. He kind of seems like a twat.

This was also my concern when he communicated the partnership with OF!

Cool move to get some outside money but a bold move to go with OF and I'm sure there are many companies that would not appreciate to be in a way connected to the network.

OF still has a lot of rebranding to do (if they can) to be accepted in the mainstream. 

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2/1/2023 6:28am

If pornhub is a sister(or stepsister) company to OF he could bag a wheel sponsor right there

2/1/2023 7:10am
dylanjp006 wrote:

Still got tristan liemere to announce wgere hes off to

image-20230201150923-1.png?VersionId=2Hg bHoeUpU2synuLAbQ

From the riders list of Tarouca's 2023 race!

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2/1/2023 8:17am Edited Date/Time 2/1/2023 8:18am
yahmon wrote:
My guess is you’re talking about Lew Buchanan…. Notably, he hasn’t tagged Norco in any of his posts since announcing his OnlyFans sponsorship/relationship. Also has alluded...

My guess is you’re talking about Lew Buchanan….

Notably, he hasn’t tagged Norco in any of his posts since announcing his OnlyFans sponsorship/relationship. Also has alluded to being “lonely” on his “journey to doing something different.” Possibly a reference to being left by a major sponsor.

If so, he seems to have quite the knack for bumming out sponsors after relatively protracted relationships. He kind of seems like a twat.

Lew has come here and responded to posts in the past. Doesn't really seem like a twat. I'm kind of shocked at the reaction to the OF helmet deal, considering that the biggest helmet sponsors in the industry have probably been way more harmful to the health of humanity (sugary, caffeinated fizzy drinks) than a website that has helped to flatten/democratize the extremely exploitative hierarchy of the porn industry.  

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2/1/2023 8:40am

He's pretty much done it all in enduro racing, maybe it is a farewell dh tour for him? can't wait to see him racing again!

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2/1/2023 9:43am
avalanche wrote:
 Today @LouzanPark

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 Today @LouzanPark

krabo83 wrote:

so angel just put a fox 40 on the burn… seattube is way too long for DH.

Spot the cassette too.

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2/1/2023 10:18am
ArchiRaph wrote:
 

Iago to Cannondale confirmed!

Just noticed that it sounds like Max Beaupre will be getting in the EDR mix this year. 17th in Sugarloaf as a first showing is pretty solid!

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dylanjp006
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2/1/2023 11:07am
dylanjp006 wrote:

Still got tristan liemere to announce wgere hes off to

hgbrito133 wrote:
From the riders list of Tarouca's 2023 race!

image-20230201150923-1.png?VersionId=2Hg bHoeUpU2synuLAbQ

From the riders list of Tarouca's 2023 race!

Yep saw that, really cool!

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avalanche wrote:
 Today @LouzanPark

SmartSelect 20230131 202838 Instagram

 Today @LouzanPark

krabo83 wrote:

so angel just put a fox 40 on the burn… seattube is way too long for DH.

Primoz wrote:

Spot the cassette too.

Angel to unno confirmed in the uci team list

2/1/2023 11:48am

Here some more spaces you can fill in on your Team Rumors Bingo Card thanks to the UCI Riders List.

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2/1/2023 1:05pm
kevroberts wrote:
Rob Warner has just posted this, I’m awful at identifying bikes from photos like this but it looks like a shimano crank, so more than likely...

4681275D-D8CF-489D-81C2-5B781F1BF2A6.png?VersionId=OMIvzz829WmmCazx3TV.a.QeD

Rob Warner has just posted this, I’m awful at identifying bikes from photos like this but it looks like a shimano crank, so more than likely a shimano motor?

 

that narrows it down a bit?

BenediktB wrote:
Long time reader here had to create an account just to answer this.   By the looks of the picture Rob is still on Vitus bikes...

Long time reader here had to create an account just to answer this.

 

By the looks of the picture Rob is still on Vitus bikes.

The text on the seat tube gives it away.

rob-warner-1

 rob-warner-2

 

kevroberts wrote:
Well spotted!   it’s already been confirmed that he has left/is leaving vitus so I guess he either doesn’t have another sponsor lined up/can’t announce it...

Well spotted!

 

it’s already been confirmed that he has left/is leaving vitus so I guess he either doesn’t have another sponsor lined up/can’t announce it yet so is just riding round on what he has for now.

One of his insta stories the other week, he was riding a Giant. 

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2/1/2023 1:12pm

The other site has a list of most teams now.

GT is now confirmed on Continental tires and are now called GT-Continental Factory Racing.

Emmett Hancock is now on Rocky Mountain/Race Face Enduro Team.

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2/1/2023 2:07pm Edited Date/Time 2/1/2023 2:32pm

Is Mélanie Pugin off elite racing? She doesn't appear anywhere ...

Édit: just find she's on Fulgur...? Never Heard before😅

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2/1/2023 2:32pm
clem-mk wrote:

Is Mélanie Pugin off elite racing? She doesn't appear anywhere ...

Édit: just find she's on Fulgur...? Never Heard before😅

She’s here.

WeRide Fulgur Factory Team:

Quim Fargas Gonzalez
Alessandro Maghetti
Marco Melandri
Florian Nicolai
Mélanie Pugin
France Rudolph
Mattia Santoro
Alberto Tiberio
Mirco Vendemmia
Luca Zenone

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