2024 TEAM RUMORS

treyderjoes
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1/26/2024 11:37am
Grumbly wrote:
He already pushed the forks through and cleaned the truck out of spacers. Just. Need. A. Little. Higher. Front. End.

He already pushed the forks through and cleaned the truck out of spacers. Just. Need. A. Little. Higher. Front. End.
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FullSend wrote:
High-stack Dak is back! I think at this point he's just trying to get his bike to do a Carolina Squat. Honestly though, I think he's...

High-stack Dak is back! I think at this point he's just trying to get his bike to do a Carolina Squat.

Honestly though, I think he's got a point. Inspired by him, I've lately been trying a taller stack of stem spacers + high-rise bars and it honestly feels amazing. So much confidence. Dak really might be onto something.

Primoz wrote:

Can confirm, high bars are life. 

"The higher the rise the closer to god"- Griz

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1/26/2024 12:12pm
not sure if its been mention  but could it be that Danny Hart is going to be riding with nukeproof this year ?  after a ed...

not sure if its been mention 

but could it be that Danny Hart is going to be riding with nukeproof this year ? 

after a ed masters video looks like he is riding the dissent 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjuVDIsIVdg

Screenshot 2024-01-26 162707.png?VersionId=ZDbRFif5w 52qqE1c08Vuo457vvWh n

It has been mentioned dozens of times at this point.

More examples of why my suggestion that each forum page should show most recent 100 posts... People are too lazy to scroll back through pages of posts to see what's been said. 

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dylanjp006
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1/26/2024 12:20pm

IMG 8844Second rider in this post from rockshox is brook following lachie stevens mcnab, can just make out that brook is on a supernaught

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1/26/2024 12:59pm
not sure if its been mention  but could it be that Danny Hart is going to be riding with nukeproof this year ?  after a ed...

not sure if its been mention 

but could it be that Danny Hart is going to be riding with nukeproof this year ? 

after a ed masters video looks like he is riding the dissent 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjuVDIsIVdg

Screenshot 2024-01-26 162707.png?VersionId=ZDbRFif5w 52qqE1c08Vuo457vvWh n

It has been mentioned dozens of times at this point.

More examples of why my suggestion that each forum page should show most recent 100 posts... People are too lazy to scroll back through pages of...

More examples of why my suggestion that each forum page should show most recent 100 posts... People are too lazy to scroll back through pages of posts to see what's been said. 

how about NO?

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1/26/2024 7:24pm

Who wants to bet it's not a Fezz?

 

I'm butt hurt by the down votes ppl!

 

I want action on this one!

Powfoka wrote:

I'm you're huckleberry 

 

Huckle bearer. I am your buckler bearer. 

 

The more you know…. 

 "I'm your huckleberry" is a memorable line from Tombstone, but its meaning is often misunderstood. 

 The line, spoken by Doc Holliday, means "I'm the one you want" or "I'm the man for the job." 

 Some viewers mistakenly heard "huckle bearer" instead of "huckleberry," leading to a misinterpretation of the phrase.

 

The more you know...

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1/26/2024 7:39pm
KookaMarc wrote:

The OTB podcast accidentally uploaded an episode confirming a Zerode team with Blenki. No surprise. Taken down after a couple of hours 

With Taylor Vernon as well.  Zerode NZ uploaded pics the other day to PB of the new team.

And brayton 

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1/26/2024 8:08pm
Powfoka wrote:

I'm you're huckleberry 

 

Huckle bearer. I am your buckler bearer. 

 

The more you know…. 

Powfoka wrote:
 "I'm your huckleberry" is a memorable line from Tombstone, but its meaning is often misunderstood.   The line, spoken by Doc Holliday, means "I'm the one you...

 "I'm your huckleberry" is a memorable line from Tombstone, but its meaning is often misunderstood. 

 The line, spoken by Doc Holliday, means "I'm the one you want" or "I'm the man for the job." 

 Some viewers mistakenly heard "huckle bearer" instead of "huckleberry," leading to a misinterpretation of the phrase.

 

The more you know...

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1/27/2024 6:07am
Grumbly wrote:
He already pushed the forks through and cleaned the truck out of spacers. Just. Need. A. Little. Higher. Front. End.

He already pushed the forks through and cleaned the truck out of spacers. Just. Need. A. Little. Higher. Front. End.
image-20240124092520-2

FullSend wrote:
High-stack Dak is back! I think at this point he's just trying to get his bike to do a Carolina Squat. Honestly though, I think he's...

High-stack Dak is back! I think at this point he's just trying to get his bike to do a Carolina Squat.

Honestly though, I think he's got a point. Inspired by him, I've lately been trying a taller stack of stem spacers + high-rise bars and it honestly feels amazing. So much confidence. Dak really might be onto something.

Primoz wrote:

Can confirm, high bars are life. 

Direct mount, Raised Reversed stem for Dak?

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1/27/2024 6:27am
FullSend wrote:
High-stack Dak is back! I think at this point he's just trying to get his bike to do a Carolina Squat. Honestly though, I think he's...

High-stack Dak is back! I think at this point he's just trying to get his bike to do a Carolina Squat.

Honestly though, I think he's got a point. Inspired by him, I've lately been trying a taller stack of stem spacers + high-rise bars and it honestly feels amazing. So much confidence. Dak really might be onto something.

Primoz wrote:

Can confirm, high bars are life. 

Direct mount, Raised Reversed stem for Dak?

Even Dak wouldn’t ride that abomination. 

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1/27/2024 7:24am

Only a few more days left before all teams need to be finalized right?? 
to recap, AG, Mark Wallace, Bulldog, Danny Hart haven’t announced anything official 

which women haven’t signed yet? Or haven’t been announced 

 

is Rachel Atheron gonna do any races this year? 
 

saw a TS57 post this morning, a gym pic, she’s looking ripped and ready to go for May already lol 

are we gonna see Tracy Hannah do any crankworx DH events or is she busy as a mom? Is she still team manager for NS? 
 

1 more month to RedBull hardline NZ 

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1/27/2024 11:11am

Huckle bearer. I am your buckler bearer. 

 

The more you know…. 

Powfoka wrote:
 "I'm your huckleberry" is a memorable line from Tombstone, but its meaning is often misunderstood.   The line, spoken by Doc Holliday, means "I'm the one you...

 "I'm your huckleberry" is a memorable line from Tombstone, but its meaning is often misunderstood. 

 The line, spoken by Doc Holliday, means "I'm the one you want" or "I'm the man for the job." 

 Some viewers mistakenly heard "huckle bearer" instead of "huckleberry," leading to a misinterpretation of the phrase.

 

The more you know...

w4s wrote:

Plus, in those days the pallbearers were known as hucklebearers.  So, that’s where a lot of the confusion comes from. 

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1/27/2024 11:33am

Has anyone spotted Danny riding anything? 

He's been spotted riding something, but at this point it's probably best not to mention what. Laughing

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1/27/2024 11:40am

Has anyone spotted Danny riding anything? 

Huffy. He's on the new MS Huffy team by Juicy Fruit. 

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1/27/2024 12:02pm
PisgahGnar wrote:

Huffy. He's on the new MS Huffy team by Juicy Fruit. 

Finally some outside sponsorship!

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1/27/2024 3:13pm

The Forbidden DH bike would be a good match to Bulldog's Hulk Smash riding style.

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1/27/2024 4:11pm

The Forbidden DH bike would be a good match to Bulldog's Hulk Smash riding style.

On a scale of 1-10 the chances of him riding for forbidden are a super-nought

I'll show myself the door

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1/27/2024 6:05pm

IMG 8858Blenki and taylor vernon officially on zerode

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1/27/2024 6:16pm
PisgahGnar wrote:

Huffy. He's on the new MS Huffy team by Juicy Fruit. 

Big Bird wrote:

Finally some outside sponsorship!

New Huffy/Juicy Fruit signed rider interview:

"Hey everyone, I guess the cats out of the bag! Yea, I'm really excited with what Huffy has been designing behind closed doors, I wish I could share more but you'll get to see more in the coming weeks but its amazing and really smashes through the rough stuff. Juicy fruit has also made some big strides with their new athletic gum line, it's super good and The juice is soft, it gets right to ya. Juicy Fruit, the taste the taste the taste is gonna move ya. Stoked for 2024!!!"

The Yellow Juicy Fruit helmets would be the new status symbol. TLD could do a re-issue in race fit of the old Yellow jersey with the red stripes on the side. 

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1/27/2024 7:21pm Edited Date/Time 1/27/2024 11:18pm
dylanjp006 wrote:
Blenki and taylor vernon officially on zerode

IMG 8858Blenki and taylor vernon officially on zerode

Blatant self promotion but we caught up with Ali Quinn from Zerode on the new World Cup team on The OTB Podcast

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5q2EJbn32z5SiDLtld8sv9?si=TwIWjIviSu-RejjMC-JLAw

and

https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-otb-podcast/id1614212374?i=1000642951122

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1/27/2024 8:20pm

I can’t remember if the uci just releases team names so if no specific manufacturer is in the name we could be waiting a bit longer…
 

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1/27/2024 10:43pm

Has anyone spotted Danny riding anything? 

PisgahGnar wrote:

Huffy. He's on the new MS Huffy team by Juicy Fruit. 

The Juicy Fruit helmets are gonna be sick! 🤘

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1/28/2024 1:23am
  Sam Hill posting up the DJ bike and tagging Nukeproof

IMG 1173
 

Sam Hill posting up the DJ bike and tagging Nukeproof

Probably just keeping them sweet in the hope he might get that £35k they owe him.

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1/28/2024 2:29am

Full announcement from Zerode:

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More than a decade since the G1 and G2 made their impact on the DH World Cup privateer scene, Zerode Bikes has returned to the World stage with the new G3 - their new belt drive, gearbox equipped DH platform. And with the launch of Zerode Racing, they are ready for the 2024 World Cup season.

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Zerode bikes made a significant impact on the DH scene in the early 2010s with the launch of the G1, which quickly gained a reputation for incredible suspension performance due to its low unsprung mass, centrally mounted gearbox, and high pivot. Under some of New Zealand’s fastest riders, the bikes proved they could foot it at an international level. Despite the potential of the bike and riders, a lack of resources at the time restricted the setup of a full race team.

Fast forward to 2024 - a new bike and in a year where some companies may see a chance to protect their core business and reign in racing spend, Zerode has bucked the trend and sees the current market challenges as an opportunity to make an impact on a bigger scale.

Along with the support of key partners Gates Carbon Drive, Pinion and Hayes, Zerode Racing is gearing up for their biggest race season to date.

The 2024 Zerode Racing lineup is Sam Blenkinsop (NZ) and Taylor Vernon (UK)

Both Sam and Taylor have had some time on the new G3 and have been impressed with the stability and speed, and are excited about what the new DH platform is capable of. Together with a team ethos that focuses on rider support above all else, Zerode plans to bring some real excitement to 2024 and to turn some heads amongst the incumbents.

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"I am super excited to be riding for Zerode this season and to be riding on a New Zealand designed bike is something special! I have always been a fan of the brand early on in my career watching Rob ripping turns on the bike he designed and made. It’s always been a dream for me but never lined up. I can’t wait to see what we can bring to the World Cup circuit! Let’s goooo!" - Sam Blenkinsop

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"So good to be joining Zerode Racing. It's great to be back in a team unit and go racing with a company that shares the same approach with an insanely good bike. The privateer hustle was a grind and I achieved my goal of returning to a race team. Keen to tick more boxes in ‘24!" - Taylor Vernon

Zerode Founder and designer, Rob Metz is confident about the 2024 season and the impact the G3 and new riding team will have on the world stage.

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"The embers of a World Cup DH team have been glowing since Dodzy and I first decided to build Steelie back in 2005. Fanning those embers has previously been somewhat of a challenge given we started Zerode with just a few thousand dollars, in a Garage in Rotorua/NZ.

Come 2024 and we find ourselves with established relationships within the industry, committed suppliers, a larger business team, more resources, a new DH bike, and a handful of excited loyal riders and customers…the embers have become a small fire." - Rob Metz

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1/28/2024 5:07am

Did anybody see what Danny Hart was riding in Queenstown?

 

I keed... I keed...

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