Loic's bke is on the FOX Raptor. Gwin confirmed back to Specialized.
(But yeah, it looks like the current main triangle, the new bike looks to be either about ready, he's doing the Neko thing like mentioned or is playing with us by putting 29er stickers on 650b wheels.)
Loic's bke is on the FOX Raptor. Gwin confirmed back to Specialized.
(But yeah, it looks like the current main triangle, the new bike looks to...
Loic's bke is on the FOX Raptor. Gwin confirmed back to Specialized.
(But yeah, it looks like the current main triangle, the new bike looks to be either about ready, he's doing the Neko thing like mentioned or is playing with us by putting 29er stickers on 650b wheels.)
Fox apparel, not suspension. And it's also a Tundra, not a raptor.
Gwintense is happening people. We will know by this time tomorrow.
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Remaining riders : Benoit Coulanges and Mariana Salazar and ?
New riders ?
Remaining riders : Benoit Coulanges and Mariana Salazar and ?
New riders ?
I'd say Rudy Cabirou in the middle. Strong and not that tall
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Remaining riders : Benoit Coulanges and Mariana Salazar and ?
New riders ?
Remaining riders : Benoit Coulanges and Mariana Salazar and ?
New riders ?
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2019/01/17/7415/s1200_Sans_titre.jpg[/img]
Remaining riders : Benoit Coulanges and Mariana Salazar and ?
New riders ?
Remaining riders : Benoit Coulanges and Mariana Salazar and ?
New riders ?
Loic's bke is on the FOX Raptor. Gwin confirmed back to Specialized.
(But yeah, it looks like the current main triangle, the new bike looks to...
Loic's bke is on the FOX Raptor. Gwin confirmed back to Specialized.
(But yeah, it looks like the current main triangle, the new bike looks to be either about ready, he's doing the Neko thing like mentioned or is playing with us by putting 29er stickers on 650b wheels.)
29mm ID
Nothing to see here. Specialized does have their 29er but that ain't it.
I don't buy that. DT clearly labels their wheels 26, 27,5 or 29 as in inches,w hile the widths are 22,5, 25, 30, 35 and 40 for their X(R), (X)M and E(X) series of rims and wheelsets. And the widths are not marked with the number directly, the XM series of rims is labeled as XM 401 (22,5 mm), XM 421 (25 mm), XM 481 (30 mm), XM 521(35 mm), while the 1900, 1700 and 1501 wheelsets are labeled with the width of the rim directly. But still, there has been no 29 mm wide rim from them. I can't see them making a 29 mm rim when the whole lineup is at 30 mm and 5 mm increments (bar the 22,5).
The 29 has to be for the diameter. As to why it's there, i already wrote in a post above.
full commencal / vallnord press release here.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/COMMENCAL-VALLNORD-DH-TEAM-SIGNS-WITH-ENVE-AND-BELL,2481 - they're on enve wheels and cockpit, chris king bits and bell helmets. no team rider changes.
the...
the coolest part of the PR besides the nasty roost and whips being thrown is seeing the bikes with the stock idler and the modified one. it's just like they did last year, but it looks like they have a cleaner version of the multi-position idler.
So Commencal, the incredibly sustainable company that only uses Aluminium and talks a lot about how bad carbon supposedly is chooses the most carbon wheel and parts manufacturer ever
full commencal / vallnord press release here.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/COMMENCAL-VALLNORD-DH-TEAM-SIGNS-WITH-ENVE-AND-BELL,2481 - they're on enve wheels and cockpit, chris king bits and bell helmets. no team rider changes.
the...
the coolest part of the PR besides the nasty roost and whips being thrown is seeing the bikes with the stock idler and the modified one. it's just like they did last year, but it looks like they have a cleaner version of the multi-position idler.
So Commencal, the incredibly sustainable company that only uses Aluminium and talks a lot about how bad carbon supposedly is chooses the most carbon wheel and...
So Commencal, the incredibly sustainable company that only uses Aluminium and talks a lot about how bad carbon supposedly is chooses the most carbon wheel and parts manufacturer ever
Commencal/vallnord isn't Commencal's factory team, its managed/owned by the Ruffin's/Riding Addiction and for the moment Commencal is it as their flagship team the same as they did with the Atherton's before they went to GT. So Riding Addiction gets the sponsors they can while Commencal supplies frames, money and R&D for a very winning team that's been out in front for many years now. Enve lost santa Cruz Syndicate as it's lead team and likely wanted the other top contenders on their stuff. Why would they turn down money and too end gear?
Commencal/vallnord isn't Commencal's factory team, its managed/owned by the Ruffin's/Riding Addiction and for the moment Commencal is it as their flagship team the same as they...
Commencal/vallnord isn't Commencal's factory team, its managed/owned by the Ruffin's/Riding Addiction and for the moment Commencal is it as their flagship team the same as they did with the Atherton's before they went to GT. So Riding Addiction gets the sponsors they can while Commencal supplies frames, money and R&D for a very winning team that's been out in front for many years now. Enve lost santa Cruz Syndicate as it's lead team and likely wanted the other top contenders on their stuff. Why would they turn down money and too end gear?
Totally valid point! Nevertheless Max Commencal who has at least indirectly critizised carbon manufacturers himself must have some influence on the team, which is obvious on their team videos where he is often shown as a strong supporter.... Therefore I still think that the deal has a certain taste to it as we would say in German.
David Trummer (ex Dirt Propain Zelvy) lands with Team Racing Dudes:
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Team Racing Dudes grows this year from two to three riders. Besides South African Johann "Pottie" Potgieter and German Erik Irmisch it will be Austria's secret weapon David Trummer who will be sailing under Team Racing Dudes flag.
The 24 years old current Austrian Downhill champ is said to have magic potency on a bike - he's completing the team now with his unique style and character. David already did some testing on his new bike and reported big smiles.
On our racing schedule there will be the iXS European Cups as well as some World Cups and national iXS Cup races, of course. Preparations are running at full speed in every sense. Our Team Racing Dudes touring circus will be spreading the spirit of the Greedy Vultures with our Good Times motto in the very front row.
As he wrenches faster than his shadow Lars Diedenhofen will be head mechanic again. If you're looking for a custom paint job contact his company 70ID for info.
Some eye pleasing stuff will be coming out of several video projects being in the pipeline realized by Ralf Schupp from thesureshot.tv.
We remain faithful to our longtime sponsors this year and are a little proud about that.
The whole team is super keen for the upcoming season and we think we could arrange one or the other surprise.
Our full team presentation will be coming soon - stay tuned!
Sigh the sport is further digging some holes as far as welcoming outsiders with Trek focusing on "youth" and teams having "Dudes" in the name. No need to walk on glass worrying about every last word and rider image but coming in a bit from the other extreme with official brand marketing might help. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
bonus for forum viewers. you get it first before it's listed. reece and his new session 29.
he's 5'9", running size XL with reach adjust headset that slides it back a bit working out to be 4mm longer than a size L. he says he went XL for the high speeds of the world cup DH tracks.
(But yeah, it looks like the current main triangle, the new bike looks to be either about ready, he's doing the Neko thing like mentioned or is playing with us by putting 29er stickers on 650b wheels.)
Burn
Gwintense is happening people. We will know by this time tomorrow.
Nothing to see here. Specialized does have their 29er but that ain't it.
The 29 has to be for the diameter. As to why it's there, i already wrote in a post above.
Bruni may be running 29 with 27.5 back there on stock Demo.
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Team Racing Dudes grows this year from two to three riders. Besides South African Johann "Pottie" Potgieter and German Erik Irmisch it will be Austria's secret weapon David Trummer who will be sailing under Team Racing Dudes flag.
The 24 years old current Austrian Downhill champ is said to have magic potency on a bike - he's completing the team now with his unique style and character. David already did some testing on his new bike and reported big smiles.
On our racing schedule there will be the iXS European Cups as well as some World Cups and national iXS Cup races, of course. Preparations are running at full speed in every sense. Our Team Racing Dudes touring circus will be spreading the spirit of the Greedy Vultures with our Good Times motto in the very front row.
As he wrenches faster than his shadow Lars Diedenhofen will be head mechanic again. If you're looking for a custom paint job contact his company 70ID for info.
Some eye pleasing stuff will be coming out of several video projects being in the pipeline realized by Ralf Schupp from thesureshot.tv.
We remain faithful to our longtime sponsors this year and are a little proud about that.
The whole team is super keen for the upcoming season and we think we could arrange one or the other surprise.
Our full team presentation will be coming soon - stay tuned!
Speaking of Dirt Propain, I have found this the other day and I don't think it needs any further explanation...
https://www.pinkbike.com/u/firebird79/buysell/
Sniff!
Finally Reece Wilson to finish off the Trek Factory Racing Downhill Team
There goes the gwin to trek rumors down the drain... its getting gwintense
he's 5'9", running size XL with reach adjust headset that slides it back a bit working out to be 4mm longer than a size L. he says he went XL for the high speeds of the world cup DH tracks.
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