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fr283
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RonJon wrote:

Could someone post a summary of moves/confirmed rumours so far?

Posting this again because you may have not seen it. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oioH7_ADLzuHFDC-pRGTnRCh8JLIt5ubK4K1eGZc3u8/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Anything with a 3 in the confidence column is either confirmed by the team itself...

Posting this again because you may have not seen it. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oioH7_ADLzuHFDC-pRGTnRCh8JLIt5ubK4K1eGZc3u8/edit?gid=0#gid=0 

Anything with a 3 in the confidence column is either confirmed by the team itself or is an extremely strong rumor. Confidence 1 or 2 are lower confidence in the rumor. The second sheet has a list of the teams that can be organized to show which teams will be within the top 15. 

Since we are getting more and more announced teams, the confidence column now goes up to 4 for confirmed riders, to differentiate from rumored moves. 1-3...

Since we are getting more and more announced teams, the confidence column now goes up to 4 for confirmed riders, to differentiate from rumored moves. 1-3 are still rumors. 4 is only if teams, the UCI, or riders themselves have announced it.

Goodmann Santa Cruz confirmed Bouladou, Estaque, Pontvianne and Falquet a week ago. Could someone update their column to 4? 

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Reece Wilson’s insta story shows him riding a blurred out bike. Won’t let me post a screenshot for some reason.

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fr283 wrote:
When joining YT last year Vali stated in an Interview that her salary is roughly 100k. Of course that could be higher for this season after...

When joining YT last year Vali stated in an Interview that her salary is roughly 100k. Of course that could be higher for this season after her success last year. But I don´t think, Kolbs salary is that much lower. 

jofish wrote:

It would be criminal if Vali is on 100k. I would expect her base salary to be 3-4x that at least. 

Remember the YT Mob is just the frame and team setup, allowing for a lot of personal sponsors

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sspomer wrote:
here it is

here it is

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zundawg23 wrote:

Looks like a gamux if you ask me

One of those pixels - or should we say "BOXES" - looks like it could hold GEARS.

Atherton gearbox bikes confirmed. Reece to Atherton confirmed. Rachel coming out of retirement confirmed. Andi Kolb gearbox YT bike confirmed. Charlie HattON has hat OFF confirmed.

j/k

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krabo83 wrote:
AG himself stated this when he was at his peak and winning WC-overalls. i think it was during the YT-era, that million was salary plus combination...

AG himself stated this when he was at his peak and winning WC-overalls. i think it was during the YT-era, that million was salary plus combination of personal sponsors like ODI, onza, etc.

howelse was he able to afford that top mansion in temecula plus his porsche gt3/mclaren 570s. times and his priorities where different back than Smile

now back to team rumors, i think salaries should be a seperate thread.

He made money, normal, he has not only been the best rider of the last decade, but also the most intelligent when it comes to negotiating. He never reached those numbers, which included incentives, such as winning the world championship..so he never obtained the income of such a figure.

Yes, now back to team rumors, i think salaries should be a seperate thread. :-)

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krabo83 wrote:
AG himself stated this when he was at his peak and winning WC-overalls. i think it was during the YT-era, that million was salary plus combination...

AG himself stated this when he was at his peak and winning WC-overalls. i think it was during the YT-era, that million was salary plus combination of personal sponsors like ODI, onza, etc.

howelse was he able to afford that top mansion in temecula plus his porsche gt3/mclaren 570s. times and his priorities where different back than Smile

now back to team rumors, i think salaries should be a seperate thread.

Trisquelo wrote:
He made money, normal, he has not only been the best rider of the last decade, but also the most intelligent when it comes to negotiating...

He made money, normal, he has not only been the best rider of the last decade, but also the most intelligent when it comes to negotiating. He never reached those numbers, which included incentives, such as winning the world championship..so he never obtained the income of such a figure.

Yes, now back to team rumors, i think salaries should be a seperate thread. :-)

How does Gwin race this year? No chance his new team has enough points to be in the top 15. Wildcard? Join a different team? It’d be a shame if he doesn’t get a chance as he’s been hampered by injuries the last few years. 

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17 hours ago Edited Date/Time 17 hours ago
krabo83 wrote:
AG himself stated this when he was at his peak and winning WC-overalls. i think it was during the YT-era, that million was salary plus combination...

AG himself stated this when he was at his peak and winning WC-overalls. i think it was during the YT-era, that million was salary plus combination of personal sponsors like ODI, onza, etc.

howelse was he able to afford that top mansion in temecula plus his porsche gt3/mclaren 570s. times and his priorities where different back than Smile

now back to team rumors, i think salaries should be a seperate thread.

Trisquelo wrote:
He made money, normal, he has not only been the best rider of the last decade, but also the most intelligent when it comes to negotiating...

He made money, normal, he has not only been the best rider of the last decade, but also the most intelligent when it comes to negotiating. He never reached those numbers, which included incentives, such as winning the world championship..so he never obtained the income of such a figure.

Yes, now back to team rumors, i think salaries should be a seperate thread. :-)

schwaaa31 wrote:
How does Gwin race this year? No chance his new team has enough points to be in the top 15. Wildcard? Join a different team? It’d...

How does Gwin race this year? No chance his new team has enough points to be in the top 15. Wildcard? Join a different team? It’d be a shame if he doesn’t get a chance as he’s been hampered by injuries the last few years. 

this right here is an argument that they're trying to turn DH into F1.  good drivers who commit the sin of not being 25 or younger and not being at the very top of the field for even a couple years, regardless of mitigating circumstances, find themselves with no path to ever race in F1 again all the time.

Gwin not having a clear path to race again, even if you think he shouldn't or can't be competitive, is a big change from the way this sport worked just 2 years ago.

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17 hours ago Edited Date/Time 17 hours ago

Looks like Valentina Roa Sanchez e Sebastian Holgin, colombians, are with Zerode frames.

But with same part as in 2024 team. 

Maybe an new zerode team being born?

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krabo83 wrote:
AG himself stated this when he was at his peak and winning WC-overalls. i think it was during the YT-era, that million was salary plus combination...

AG himself stated this when he was at his peak and winning WC-overalls. i think it was during the YT-era, that million was salary plus combination of personal sponsors like ODI, onza, etc.

howelse was he able to afford that top mansion in temecula plus his porsche gt3/mclaren 570s. times and his priorities where different back than Smile

now back to team rumors, i think salaries should be a seperate thread.

Trisquelo wrote:
He made money, normal, he has not only been the best rider of the last decade, but also the most intelligent when it comes to negotiating...

He made money, normal, he has not only been the best rider of the last decade, but also the most intelligent when it comes to negotiating. He never reached those numbers, which included incentives, such as winning the world championship..so he never obtained the income of such a figure.

Yes, now back to team rumors, i think salaries should be a seperate thread. :-)

schwaaa31 wrote:
How does Gwin race this year? No chance his new team has enough points to be in the top 15. Wildcard? Join a different team? It’d...

How does Gwin race this year? No chance his new team has enough points to be in the top 15. Wildcard? Join a different team? It’d be a shame if he doesn’t get a chance as he’s been hampered by injuries the last few years. 

He could be part of the US national team could he not?

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Reece latest IG story hinting on a new bike sponsor, i think the chance is high that he has signed with Gamux Bikes.

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motomike wrote:
Frotha on Transition Bikes.  Seems like a perfect fit!

Frotha on Transition Bikes.  Seems like a perfect fit!

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Great to see 'Frotha" back!! 

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Fantaman wrote:
Reece latest IG story hinting on a new bike sponsor, i think the chance is high that he has signed with Gamux Bikes.
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Reece latest IG story hinting on a new bike sponsor, i think the chance is high that he has signed with Gamux Bikes.

Do people forget there was an unblurred photo of Reece with a Gamux posted here a week ago?? 

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Fantaman wrote:
Reece latest IG story hinting on a new bike sponsor, i think the chance is high that he has signed with Gamux Bikes.
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Reece latest IG story hinting on a new bike sponsor, i think the chance is high that he has signed with Gamux Bikes.

kiwi-rider wrote:

Do people forget there was an unblurred photo of Reece with a Gamux posted here a week ago?? 

When you think of a week in Vital time.....

 

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Looks like Valentina Roa Sanchez e Sebastian Holgin, colombians, are with Zerode frames.

But with same part as in 2024 team. 

Maybe an new zerode team being born?

MS Racing with Zerode bikes? 🤔

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IFR posted a picture of a mystery rider on their insta with tomorrow's date. Picture fits the vibe of what Mille has been posting so i'd guess that's pretty much confirmed.

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fr283 wrote:
When joining YT last year Vali stated in an Interview that her salary is roughly 100k. Of course that could be higher for this season after...

When joining YT last year Vali stated in an Interview that her salary is roughly 100k. Of course that could be higher for this season after her success last year. But I don´t think, Kolbs salary is that much lower. 

jofish wrote:

It would be criminal if Vali is on 100k. I would expect her base salary to be 3-4x that at least. 

Remember,  she does have other deals, like Redbull, paying her too.. Plus, if she has win bonuses in her contract, she's got to be doing real good with those..

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Eisma wrote:
IFR posted a picture of a mystery rider on their insta with tomorrow's date. Picture fits the vibe of what Mille has been posting so i'd...

IFR posted a picture of a mystery rider on their insta with tomorrow's date. Picture fits the vibe of what Mille has been posting so i'd guess that's pretty much confirmed.

She’s down in Utah or Arizona right now too so that lines up with a visit to Intense in Temecula or wherever they are. Separately - I can barely believe they are funding a race team. 

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9 hours ago Edited Date/Time 9 hours ago
Eisma wrote:
IFR posted a picture of a mystery rider on their insta with tomorrow's date. Picture fits the vibe of what Mille has been posting so i'd...

IFR posted a picture of a mystery rider on their insta with tomorrow's date. Picture fits the vibe of what Mille has been posting so i'd guess that's pretty much confirmed.

IMG 3803

 

The picture in question. Matches the video Mille posted some days ago, as you already mentioned. 

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Eisma wrote:
IFR posted a picture of a mystery rider on their insta with tomorrow's date. Picture fits the vibe of what Mille has been posting so i'd...

IFR posted a picture of a mystery rider on their insta with tomorrow's date. Picture fits the vibe of what Mille has been posting so i'd guess that's pretty much confirmed.

fr283 wrote:
 The picture in question. Matches the video Mille posted some days ago, as you already mentioned. 
IMG 3803

 

The picture in question. Matches the video Mille posted some days ago, as you already mentioned. 

Suntour fork??

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Eisma wrote:
IFR posted a picture of a mystery rider on their insta with tomorrow's date. Picture fits the vibe of what Mille has been posting so i'd...

IFR posted a picture of a mystery rider on their insta with tomorrow's date. Picture fits the vibe of what Mille has been posting so i'd guess that's pretty much confirmed.

fr283 wrote:
 The picture in question. Matches the video Mille posted some days ago, as you already mentioned. 
IMG 3803

 

The picture in question. Matches the video Mille posted some days ago, as you already mentioned. 

gonza.s.m. wrote:

Suntour fork??

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fr283 wrote:
 The picture in question. Matches the video Mille posted some days ago, as you already mentioned. 
IMG 3803

 

The picture in question. Matches the video Mille posted some days ago, as you already mentioned. 

gonza.s.m. wrote:

Suntour fork??

oliewood wrote:
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Picture they posted looks like a ‘normal’ fork with a crown/fender attached. Looks like an ohlins rear shock as well?

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fr283 wrote:
 The picture in question. Matches the video Mille posted some days ago, as you already mentioned. 
IMG 3803

 

The picture in question. Matches the video Mille posted some days ago, as you already mentioned. 

gonza.s.m. wrote:

Suntour fork??

oliewood wrote:
WhatsApp Image 2024-12-13 at 07.36.26 e4f109bf 0

Ext suspension 

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gonza.s.m. wrote:

Suntour fork??

oliewood wrote:
WhatsApp Image 2024-12-13 at 07.36.26 e4f109bf 0

Ext suspension 

I get bot your inputs but in the b/w pic above, the shock looks like an Öhlins and the fender on the fork seems to be bridge mounted, unlike the one available for the Vaia

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oliewood wrote:
WhatsApp Image 2024-12-13 at 07.36.26 e4f109bf 0

Ext suspension 

shreda wrote:
I get bot your inputs but in the b/w pic above, the shock looks like an Öhlins and the fender on the fork seems to be...

I get bot your inputs but in the b/w pic above, the shock looks like an Öhlins and the fender on the fork seems to be bridge mounted, unlike the one available for the Vaia

The photo of the bikes in the truck is in Wales, I assume the pic in B&W is in the USA and possibly no EXT available to fit and the focus is more on the Intense branding than components.

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Regarding salaries, I don’t think any rider, no matter how good their last season was - is making more than last year. Unless they may have moved up from a small team to a big factory set up like Kolb did. I dunno about his salary. But I know due a fact, that - in enduro at least - top riders on big teams take hefty pay cuts. 

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Couple more hours until the FMD announcement 🤘 

Homer Simpson wants it now though lol 😂 

My other half says she saw a (very quickly deleted) post yesterday... Think most will be surprised if what she saw is true! 

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