2019 Racing Rumors

Yuroshek
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1/2/2019 2:05pm
I know for a fact Gwin is going to Intense, but as for Neko Im not so sure. Why would Neko be doing all that 27.5/29er testing so late in the season on his prototype YT if he was riding for another brand in 2019? Just for the fuck of it? Maybe, I know Neko loves to tinker and get his hands dirty and think outside the box but maybe hes staying on YT and being the Top Dog this year. Time will tell!
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Maxipedia
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1/2/2019 2:07pm
”For a fact”, eh? Smile Is there any proof to this fact? I'm sure you must have some... Smile
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stoic_machine
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1/2/2019 2:27pm
So looks like Ryno Power knows whos product got Rude and Graves pinned for a banned substance.

P.S. I did not make this meme nor did I send it to Ryno power... Wish I had, funny shit right there.


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1/2/2019 2:27pm
Yuroshek wrote:
I know for a fact Gwin is going to Intense, but as for Neko Im not so sure. Why would Neko be doing all that 27.5/29er...More
I know for a fact Gwin is going to Intense, but as for Neko Im not so sure. Why would Neko be doing all that 27.5/29er testing so late in the season on his prototype YT if he was riding for another brand in 2019? Just for the fuck of it? Maybe, I know Neko loves to tinker and get his hands dirty and think outside the box but maybe hes staying on YT and being the Top Dog this year. Time will tell!
Yeah, pretty sure Neko wont be staying with YT, at least not the YT Mob.

YT IG farewell post
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Loki87
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1/2/2019 2:28pm
Yuroshek wrote:
I know for a fact Gwin is going to Intense, but as for Neko Im not so sure. Why would Neko be doing all that 27.5/29er...More
I know for a fact Gwin is going to Intense, but as for Neko Im not so sure. Why would Neko be doing all that 27.5/29er testing so late in the season on his prototype YT if he was riding for another brand in 2019? Just for the fuck of it? Maybe, I know Neko loves to tinker and get his hands dirty and think outside the box but maybe hes staying on YT and being the Top Dog this year. Time will tell!
YT site only states Angel as a reference rider for the TUES, so i´m pretty sure it´s a) a recent product description because there´s no mention of AG and b) Neko is most likely also off YT because otherwise they wouldn´t use their rookie´s name to promote the bike.
It´s not too far fetch really for a pro rider to experiment with equipment despite changing sponsors as some of the science will be applicable reagrdless.
So my guess is Neko is off YT too.
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dmcd38
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1/2/2019 2:47pm
Im sure YT will still have good visibility in the WC scene with both Angel Suarez and Vali Holl.

Their already have a good brand reputation thanks to Gwin, good marketing, good products, etc..

Time to let the Young Talents step in Wink
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1/2/2019 2:58pm
Yea, my earlier point is that Neko is off YT (published fact), but everyone shouldn't just automatically assume he is a package deal with Gwin. He's not necessarily following him to Intense (or where ever).
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1/2/2019 3:02pm
How come no one is talking about Reece Wilson's most recent post on instagram, is he leaving or is Thomas Estaque
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stoic_machine
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1/2/2019 3:04pm Edited Date/Time 1/2/2019 3:06pm
How come no one is talking about Reece Wilson's most recent post on instagram, is he leaving or is Thomas Estaque
No one is talking about it because its Confirmed that Reece is moving to Trek for the 2019 season. He's been spotted out on a Trek.
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Pykes
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1/2/2019 3:07pm
No one is talking about it because its Confirmed that Reece is moving to Trek for the 2019 season. He's been spotted out on a Trek.
He has a Trek Ticket from when he rode for Trek a couple of years ago
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1/2/2019 3:27pm
No one is talking about it because its Confirmed that Reece is moving to Trek for the 2019 season. He's been spotted out on a Trek.
Pykes wrote:
He has a Trek Ticket from when he rode for Trek a couple of years ago
A page or two back someone said they saw him out on a new trail bike.
swadd1er
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1/2/2019 3:49pm
When’s the deadline for riders to be announced on new teams?
metadave
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1/2/2019 3:51pm
I hear Atwill is joining cube
What a square


Also, where have half of you been the last 4 months? How dare you all not be glued to this thread or at least have read every page so far to fully enjoy the drama before posting. THE NERVE!
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Yuroshek
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1/2/2019 4:06pm Edited Date/Time 1/2/2019 4:08pm
Maxipedia wrote:
”For a fact”, eh? Smile Is there any proof to this fact? I'm sure you must have some... Smile
Dont want to give it away but hes won a WC.

Yes I totally forgot about the farewell with Neko and Gwin, too many concussions!
Pykes
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1/2/2019 4:14pm
I hear Atwill is joining cube
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What a square Also, where have half of you been the last 4 months? How dare you all not be glued to this thread or at...More
What a square


Also, where have half of you been the last 4 months? How dare you all not be glued to this thread or at least have read every page so far to fully enjoy the drama before posting. THE NERVE!
Coming in here swinging Gwin around like some piece a meat!
giantkeeper
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1/2/2019 4:53pm
Can’t tell by Jacks post if he’s saying he’ll miss the boys already bumped, or if he’s gone too...
metadave
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1/2/2019 5:10pm
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Dirt drop the team ?
More like Dirt dropped off the planet. No new news posts since March 2018. RIP
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1/2/2019 5:10pm Edited Date/Time 1/2/2019 5:13pm
Yuroshek wrote:
I know for a fact Gwin is going to Intense, but as for Neko Im not so sure. Why would Neko be doing all that 27.5/29er...More
I know for a fact Gwin is going to Intense, but as for Neko Im not so sure. Why would Neko be doing all that 27.5/29er testing so late in the season on his prototype YT if he was riding for another brand in 2019? Just for the fuck of it? Maybe, I know Neko loves to tinker and get his hands dirty and think outside the box but maybe hes staying on YT and being the Top Dog this year. Time will tell!
Have a read of this in relation to the 27.5/29 hybrid, its neko's mechanic in the article and they have been messing around with it for a while. Im sure he's just using whatever he has lying around in the shed to fuck around with.

https://www.wideopenmountainbike.com/2019/01/wise-words-ben-arnott?fbcl…
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1/2/2019 5:28pm
Pykes wrote:
Who's going to Cube?
Ice or Rubik for sure.
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TPL Racing
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1/2/2019 9:22pm
Neko to Unior/Devinci with Dak is my totally uninformed guess!
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1/2/2019 9:34pm Edited Date/Time 1/2/2019 10:24pm
Can’t tell by Jacks post if he’s saying he’ll miss the boys already bumped, or if he’s gone too...
Moir's still with intense. pretty sure that's the case, it was a farewell post for the others. The team manager is also moving on, which points to a new manager (Whitely, maybe?) coming in
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krabo83
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1/2/2019 11:21pm Edited Date/Time 1/2/2019 11:22pm
Can’t tell by Jacks post if he’s saying he’ll miss the boys already bumped, or if he’s gone too...
Moir's still with intense. pretty sure that's the case, it was a farewell post for the others. The team manager is also moving on, which points...More
Moir's still with intense. pretty sure that's the case, it was a farewell post for the others. The team manager is also moving on, which points to a new manager (Whitely, maybe?) coming in
i‘m guessing todd shumlick of performX could be their new teammanager. he was the manager of the norco team the prior years and is also the personal trainer of gwin and other pros. additionally i sawe him comment and like the last couple of intense factory racing posts.
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