2019 Racing Rumors

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womble77 1/25/2019 11:31am
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sspomer wrote:
so is this the bike? [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/stories/2019/01/25/full_Screen_Shot_2019_01_25_at_12.26.37_PM_517620.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2019/01/25/7514/s1200_Screen_Shot_2019_01_25_at_12.24.37_PM.jpg[/img]
so is this the bike?


No you see the race bike ( one in the singletrack interview) right at the end
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Jakers 1/25/2019 11:40am
1/25/2019 11:40am
So...

What are you folks doing Sunday?!?!?
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Pykes 1/25/2019 11:44am
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The fact that Gee is part of making a bike that looks the exact same as a Sunday is quality. Id say he had nightmares about Sam on that green Sunday years ago ripping everyone to pieces
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sspomer 1/25/2019 11:51am
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baronKanon wrote:
Internet - > broken
Greenedog wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2019/01/25/7522/s1200_Screen_Shot_2019_01_25_at_10.20.55_AM.jpg[/img] Spoomer was leaning on his keyboard this morning.

Spoomer was leaning on his keyboard this morning.
my beer belly got stuck on the space bar.
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TamiJean 1/25/2019 11:57am
1/25/2019 11:57am
If you look just left of the right (our right ) stancion between the crowns you can see where the top tube tube is joined to the front head tube cluster

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brimmergj 1/25/2019 12:02pm
1/25/2019 12:02pm
sspomer wrote:
i like screengrabs. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2019/01/25/7524/s1200_athertonbikesdownhillprototype.jpg[/img]
i like screengrabs.

Blacked out Hope cranks? No crank deal or just what they had lying around?
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vweb 1/25/2019 12:04pm
1/25/2019 12:04pm
Karabuka wrote:
Gee comented on IG that they will be making affordable bikes that they would be willing to buy themselves.
Nowadays it seems that 3000£ is affordable (read it on any MTB website...), soooo...
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laxguy 1/25/2019 12:18pm
1/25/2019 12:18pm
sspomer wrote:
i like screengrabs. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2019/01/25/7524/s1200_athertonbikesdownhillprototype.jpg[/img]
i like screengrabs.

brimmergj wrote:
Blacked out Hope cranks? No crank deal or just what they had lying around?
am i the only one not so secretly hoping these bikes snap?
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iceman2058 1/25/2019 12:29pm
1/25/2019 12:29pm
After recovering from some pretty extensive injuries (sustained at Loosefest in 2017), it's good to see Remy Morton picking up a fresh ride:

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Serge-W 1/25/2019 12:31pm
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sspomer wrote:
i like screengrabs. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2019/01/25/7524/s1200_athertonbikesdownhillprototype.jpg[/img]
i like screengrabs.

brimmergj wrote:
Blacked out Hope cranks? No crank deal or just what they had lying around?
laxguy wrote:
am i the only one not so secretly hoping these bikes snap?
Haythornthwaite claims, unbeknownst to him, Gee tested the 160mm Robot on the hardline course aka beat the shit out of it and it held.
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laxguy 1/25/2019 12:34pm
1/25/2019 12:34pm
laxguy wrote:
am i the only one not so secretly hoping these bikes snap?
Josh_Brooks wrote:
Why lol
i think they look like a shitty childrens toy and i want to be proven right

good luck to them but as always ill be rooting against the athertons
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Dickscruttock 1/25/2019 12:52pm
1/25/2019 12:52pm
sspomer wrote:
i like screengrabs. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2019/01/25/7524/s1200_athertonbikesdownhillprototype.jpg[/img]
i like screengrabs.

brimmergj wrote:
Blacked out Hope cranks? No crank deal or just what they had lying around?
Only Hope bits they didn't sell....
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peecee 1/25/2019 1:09pm
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sspomer wrote:
i like screengrabs. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2019/01/25/7524/s1200_athertonbikesdownhillprototype.jpg[/img]
i like screengrabs.

Good on the Athertons I say, a modern day Iron horse Sunday what could go wrong really ?

Also when did continental start making Michelin Comp 16’s ?
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That-Norco-Dude 1/25/2019 1:11pm
1/25/2019 1:11pm
peecee wrote:
Good on the Athertons I say, a modern day Iron horse Sunday what could go wrong really ? Also when did continental start making Michelin Comp...
Good on the Athertons I say, a modern day Iron horse Sunday what could go wrong really ?

Also when did continental start making Michelin Comp 16’s ?
The ghost of Sam Hill's past could rise up
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afterbang99 1/25/2019 1:13pm
1/25/2019 1:13pm
There are far smarter guys working at (formerly) Robot than myself. So it is probably accounted for. But how does this work with the carbon lay-up. If I look at my raw carbon Sender you see many little details in the lay-up. Presumably to get the correct strength AND flex. These tubes look pretty generic? So how do they dial in the flex in the right direction? Is the inside of the tube made up of different layers/directions of fibre?
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ck85 1/25/2019 1:14pm
1/25/2019 1:14pm
So when the contract ended with Trek, do you think there was no companies willing to take the whole team on so they started their own brand, or am I just thinking about this too much?
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Scrub 1/25/2019 1:15pm
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rachel atherton wrote:
Hey Vital Forum!! HAHAHAHA Ahhhhh we are BUZZING over here at Atherton HQ to finally announce Atherton Bikes and see you guys reactions! We know you...
Hey Vital Forum!!

HAHAHAHA Ahhhhh we are BUZZING over here at Atherton HQ to finally announce Atherton Bikes and see you guys reactions! We know you have alot of questions and want to see the full bike - coming soon i promise! Cheers - Rach.
Pretty good reply for your first post. Hah. Welcome to VitalMTB and good luck with your new venture!

Hurry up and get those team rigs wrapped, I can't wait to see them in the WC pits.
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Sneakerhead Dentistry 1/25/2019 1:27pm
1/25/2019 1:27pm
laxguy wrote:
i think they look like a shitty childrens toy and i want to be proven right good luck to them but as always ill be rooting...
i think they look like a shitty childrens toy and i want to be proven right

good luck to them but as always ill be rooting against the athertons
Shouldn't someone like yourself be digging a drug tunnel between Vermont and Canada?

Good For You but as always Ill be rooting it caves as we tune into yet another episode of Moron Theater.
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bimmelicous 1/25/2019 1:29pm
1/25/2019 1:29pm
ck85 wrote:
So when the contract ended with Trek, do you think there was no companies willing to take the whole team on so they started their own...
So when the contract ended with Trek, do you think there was no companies willing to take the whole team on so they started their own brand, or am I just thinking about this too much?
I think the robot stuff started way before the trek team ended. you dont start something like AR in 4 months..
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veefour 1/25/2019 1:34pm
1/25/2019 1:34pm
ck85 wrote:
So when the contract ended with Trek, do you think there was no companies willing to take the whole team on so they started their own...
So when the contract ended with Trek, do you think there was no companies willing to take the whole team on so they started their own brand, or am I just thinking about this too much?
I'd say that's pretty unlikely when you look at what they bring to the party. Racing success, video edits (I'm really hoping Gee will continue doing WC course previews), Hardline, Fox Hunt and a bike park. I would think that's an appealing package for most companies. They've stated that this is the way they want to go. They've given a lot back to this sport and I wish them every success.
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clem-mk 1/25/2019 1:37pm
1/25/2019 1:37pm
It super exciting for them! Create your bike and shred the world cups with it!! Cooooll! I wish the best for the Atherton.
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bimmelicous 1/25/2019 1:37pm
1/25/2019 1:37pm
ck85 wrote:
So when the contract ended with Trek, do you think there was no companies willing to take the whole team on so they started their own...
So when the contract ended with Trek, do you think there was no companies willing to take the whole team on so they started their own brand, or am I just thinking about this too much?
veefour wrote:
I'd say that's pretty unlikely when you look at what they bring to the party. Racing success, video edits (I'm really hoping Gee will continue doing...
I'd say that's pretty unlikely when you look at what they bring to the party. Racing success, video edits (I'm really hoping Gee will continue doing WC course previews), Hardline, Fox Hunt and a bike park. I would think that's an appealing package for most companies. They've stated that this is the way they want to go. They've given a lot back to this sport and I wish them every success.
same here
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