2023 TEAM RUMORS

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1/27/2023 6:12pm
Someone said about Jack Moir wanting to ride DH instead of enduro , remember he only took the canyon enduro deal because he got ousted by...

Someone said about Jack Moir wanting to ride DH instead of enduro , remember he only took the canyon enduro deal because he got ousted by Gwin , would be a bit special if he teamed up with Sam Hill on a Nuke DH all Australian team ! ,and they both ride for Monster Energy, you never know!

Not exactly, he had a full factory ride with Cannondale on their new DH bike then they dropped the whole DH program and left him flapping in the wind.

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1/27/2023 9:28pm Edited Date/Time 1/28/2023 12:56am
Someone said about Jack Moir wanting to ride DH instead of enduro , remember he only took the canyon enduro deal because he got ousted by...

Someone said about Jack Moir wanting to ride DH instead of enduro , remember he only took the canyon enduro deal because he got ousted by Gwin , would be a bit special if he teamed up with Sam Hill on a Nuke DH all Australian team ! ,and they both ride for Monster Energy, you never know!

Not exactly, he had a full factory ride with Cannondale on their new DH bike then they dropped the whole DH program and left him flapping...

Not exactly, he had a full factory ride with Cannondale on their new DH bike then they dropped the whole DH program and left him flapping in the wind.

moi moi wasn't ousted by gwin AFAIK, but didn't gell with the new setup (tires, suspension, brakes), had an off-year and wanted some change. unfortunately cannondale canceled their racing efforts after he was promised a ride so he took what he could get and that was canyon at that time. pretty sure canyon would have loved to keep him and surely raised the pay but my guess is YT really opened their wallet and don't know who signed who first, but jesse should also be paid well and both could've been too expensive.

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1/28/2023 12:20am

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 Not to sure how many people actually know of this ripper being on fmd racing. Rudi eichhorn, gotten a lot of really good results in national races. Hes the right age to be doing first year juinor at the world cups this year. Might be one to watch out for being around the likes of seagrave and phoebe gale.

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1/28/2023 12:28am Edited Date/Time 1/28/2023 12:32am
 Looks like Rockshox-Trek may be running Continental this year?

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 Looks like Rockshox-Trek may be running Continental this year?

I guess they are testing the competition. TFR supposed to be on Pirelli, but Reece posting their bikes on a shuttle hanger with Magic Marys fitted

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1/28/2023 4:25am
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And brakes. Those new levers do have a bit of the shimano’s about them.    Also looking at both the canyon pr’s - when did Troy...

And brakes. Those new levers do have a bit of the shimano’s about them. 
 

Also looking at both the canyon pr’s - when did Troy Lee become the worst looking kit on the scene?

Might have more to with Canyon and ”doing their thing” than with TLD. There is enough good looking kit out there, but you need to WANT to use it. I have nothing against the Caynon team, I like their riders a lot, but Canyon as a brand is one of the most boring ones out there since many years. So I guess team riders use kit that was made by TLD after the wishes of Canyon. 

Mx

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1/28/2023 5:03am
 Looks like Rockshox-Trek may be running Continental this year?

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 Looks like Rockshox-Trek may be running Continental this year?

And still not running the soon to be released Code 😂

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1/28/2023 2:15pm
jofish wrote:
And brakes. Those new levers do have a bit of the shimano’s about them.    Also looking at both the canyon pr’s - when did Troy...

And brakes. Those new levers do have a bit of the shimano’s about them. 
 

Also looking at both the canyon pr’s - when did Troy Lee become the worst looking kit on the scene?

Maxipedia wrote:
Might have more to with Canyon and ”doing their thing” than with TLD. There is enough good looking kit out there, but you need to WANT...

Might have more to with Canyon and ”doing their thing” than with TLD. There is enough good looking kit out there, but you need to WANT to use it. I have nothing against the Caynon team, I like their riders a lot, but Canyon as a brand is one of the most boring ones out there since many years. So I guess team riders use kit that was made by TLD after the wishes of Canyon. 

Mx

The enduro team runs canyon branded clothing and tld only for protection, the dh team runs both clothing and protection from tld.. 

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1/30/2023 12:49am Edited Date/Time 1/30/2023 3:44am

From Suarez's IG. Just from the shadow It doesn't really look like a Unno (thinner top and down tube and different seat tube joint) but might just be a test mule: 

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Not sure wether to post it here or in the tech rumours thread.

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1/30/2023 4:21am
From Suarez's IG. Just from the shadow It doesn't really look like a Unno (thinner top and down tube and different seat tube joint) but might just...

From Suarez's IG. Just from the shadow It doesn't really look like a Unno (thinner top and down tube and different seat tube joint) but might just be a test mule: 

 Screenshot 2023-01-29-15-52-41-323 com.instagram.android.jpg?VersionId=ajPWkl

Not sure wether to post it here or in the tech rumours thread.

He’s riding for Unno this year.

I rode in Ponte de Lima two weeks ago and the bikepark owner confirmed that.

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1/30/2023 5:08am

XC news from BMC (and first appearance of Öhlins in World Cup XC racing):

Introducing Team BMC

Grenchen, Switzerland - BMC Switzerland announces Team BMC, the first MTB XC pro factory team in the brand’s history.

Team BMC manager Amaël Moinard and Sports Director Alex Moos are confident in achieving multiple podiums this season.

The team is supported by a strong set of industry leading partners including Öhlins, Pirelli, SRAM, ABUS and ASSOS of Switzerland.

BMC Fourstroke 01 Team Edition 1

BMC have been at the pinnacle of MTB XC racing for over a decade, won World Championships and World Cups, securing European and National titles, as well as being ranked the top UCI MTB XC World Cup team for several consecutive years.

This season, BMC is pleased to announce its first MTB XC pro factory team ownership. Having been at the forefront of professional cycling and supporting young talents on their way to becoming stars of the sport, Team BMC ignites a new era for the Swiss bike company.

Team BMC 1

Team BMC manager and ex-professional road rider - Amaël Moinard, feels confident to have the team climbing the podiums this season. While Steffi Häberlin secures BMC presence at the very peak of Women’s XC, the whole team – including returning World Champion Jordan Sarrou, Titouan Carod, Juri Zanotti and U23 hopeful Janis Baumann – starts the new season on the back of spectacular victories.

2023 sees the team racing aboard the World Championship winning platforms; Fourstroke 01 and Twostroke 01, in both the U23 and Elite fields. The latest iteration of the legendary Fourstroke 01 is the go-to machine to perform at the highest level with revolutionary technologies, such as BMC Autodrop.

Team BMC Partners

Team BMC is supported by a strong set of valued partners including Öhlins, Pirelli, SRAM, ABUS and ASSOS. Together they will push the boundaries of XC World Cup racing, championing professionalism and sportsmanship, on and off the track.

Amaël Moinard said: “Suspension setup and functionality play a major role in winning modern cross-country races. We are delighted to be partnering with Öhlins - masters in tuning and suspension design. Market leading high-end components from SRAM and innovative race proven tires from Pirelli further set the team up for victory, with ASSOS of Switzerland and ABUS supplying top quality apparel and helmets, ensuring all the performance requirements of the world's best riders are met with style.”

Ready for Victory

2023 sees Team BMC enter the quest for the World Champion title, World Cup wins and the road to Olympic medals on the international MTB XC circuit. A strong team with a great mix of young talent, World Champions, experienced BMC riders and athletes new to the brand make for an exciting start to the journey.

Amaël Moinard and Team BMC Sport Director, Alex Moos, look forward to kicking off the racing season at the esteemed race in Banyoles, Spain, on their way to the World Cup in Nove Mesto, in May 2023.

Meet Team BMC Riders

Steffi Häberlin
CH 25 Elite W
A top ten World Cup athlete with strong performances in the Cross-Country marathon world, Steffi Häberlin is ready to attack 2023 World Cup top ten results alongside her medical studies.

Titouan Carod
FRA 28 Elite M
The 2020 World Championship bronze medalist and World Cup Stage winner has proven to be a stellar all-rounder.

Jordan Sarrou
FRA 30 Elite M
World Champion on BMC, Cape Epic winner and one of the most solid riders in the XC World Cup. Jordan Sarrou is sure to celebrate his comeback to Team BMC with top performances.

Juri Zanotti
ITA 24 Elite M
Juri Zanotti is a pure racing talent from Italy. The young rider entered the Elite category in 2022, after winning the 2021 Italian National Championships and taking silver at the World and European Championships.

Janis Baumann
CH 20 U23 M
The Swiss super talent already proved his capabilities with several medals in World and European championships. Baumann’s goal is to constantly grow as a rider and perform at the highest level of the sport.

Praise from Team BMC Partners

“At BMC we are proud to launch this new project with premium performance partners joining us on our quest to create speed, at the highest level of the sport. This important next step in the BMC racing history motivates us to give only our absolute best, from product development to now team ownership, our ambition remains resolute - provide the best possible setup to world class athletes.” David Zurcher, BMC Group CEO

“We are really looking forward to collaborating with BMC and this exciting new project. Öhlins has a long and successful background in motorsport and mountain bike racing but this is the first time we have ventured into cross country racing. We believe that together with BMC and their top athletes we can supply and develop next-generation, race-winning products.” Torkel Sintorn, MTB Racing and Concept Director of Öhlins

“We couldn’t miss the opportunity to join such an ambitious project, to engage our best athletes and partners, and involve them in our product development. The established methodology we call “continuous development” comes from decades of racing culture and testing protocols. To now apply this to the high level of partners BMC has brought together is going to be exciting. It opens up new perspectives for our technicians and for our new Italian factory in Bollate, which is targeting the MTB World Cup for the next generation of Scorpion MTB tires.” Samuele Bressan Global Marketing Manager of the Cyling Division of Pirelli

"We are extremely pleased that ABUS, as exclusive helmet sponsor, will make an important contribution to further victories of the Swiss racing team. With BMC and ABUS, two professional high-end brands are working together. We are convinced that the partnership with BMC will strengthen our position and reputation in the Swiss specialist bike trade in the long term. ABUS France will also be able to benefit from the expected strong performances of the French riders, especially at the 2024 Olympics in their own country.” Christian Maag, Managing Director of ABUS Switzerland

“Our team is very excited about the partnership with BMC Racing. Competitive cycling is in our DNA, and we continue to work behind the scenes every day to create solutions for the racing athlete. With BMC, we have a partner who not only shares our mindset of winning but also developing future cycling technology.” Roche Maier, Créateur, Brand and Product Chief at ASSOS

Partners of Team BMC

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1/30/2023 5:36am

Pirelli really went from being that obscure tire brand 1-2 years ago, that next to no-one rode, to sponsoring half the field in 2023

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1/30/2023 6:12am

Pirelli really went from being that obscure tire brand 1-2 years ago, that next to no-one rode, to sponsoring half the field in 2023

Fun fact about Pirelli is that 46% of the company is owned by Chinese ChemChina, which in October 2022, the United States Department of Defense added to a list of "Chinese military companies" operating in the U.S. Silly

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1/30/2023 10:50am
  Anyone else noticed this one on YouTube 
 

Anyone else noticed this one on YouTube 

haha that's a pretty loose usage of "with!" 

 

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1/30/2023 11:08am

Yeti Enduro Team 2023

Rude Barona Lukasik

 

 

Did not have Lukasik to Yeti on my Bingo card... 

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1/30/2023 11:09am

Yeti Enduro Team 2023

Rude Barona Lukasik

 

 

Poleczechy wrote:

Did not have Lukasik to Yeti on my Bingo card... 

Wow! That's nuts and so so good for Slawek. He deserves this, super hard working guy (of course they all are). 

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1/30/2023 11:23am

And it confirm Jack on YT, riding Sram, DT, maxxis and rental

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1/30/2023 11:24am Edited Date/Time 1/30/2023 11:24am
  Anyone else noticed this one on YouTube 
 

Anyone else noticed this one on YouTube 

Post it in Tech rumours too - new drivetrain and the new 'Vivid' shock representing. Wonder how soon we will see it on the racing circuit.

1/30/2023 11:43am
  Anyone else noticed this one on YouTube 
 

Anyone else noticed this one on YouTube 

Primoz wrote:

Post it in Tech rumours too - new drivetrain and the new 'Vivid' shock representing. Wonder how soon we will see it on the racing circuit.

"that other website" will probably have a long-term review on the shock/brake/drivetrain up on the web by the end of the week

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