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2012 team rumour and speculation

dhr-racer

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They make leather jackets and such. Maybe he's out to out do Sam's shimmery gold suit jacket from a few years ago?
 

tabletop84

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i would think that would conflict with his Oneal sponsorship



CG isnt part of the Syndicate though. when did Syndicate riders have different component sponsorships from each other?
btw: CG's new clothing-sponsor is Kenny. He said that there will also be a "drinking-sponsor" and other new sponsors are Skins and Probikeshop.

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Uncle Cliffy

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Jan 28, 2008
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You know that's Palmers jacket, right?

Sam Hill after his Schladming victory:

"Palmer's an idol of mine and we are good buddies, basically at the World Cup in Ste. Anne, Palmer said that if I had a could get close enough for a shot at taking the overall, he'd lend me his old gold jacket that his mom made him that he used to wear on the podium when he rode for Specialized."

"That jacket was the real deal and I'm pretty proud to be able to wear it up there for him."
edit: didn't see jonKranked snipe
 

dhr-racer

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Jan 24, 2007
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I know it was palmer's jacket, but how long ago did he wear it on that podium? 11 years ago? using a somewhat more current event seemed sufficient in my comment since Sam and Greg are still racing each other
 

redride

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Sep 23, 2007
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So... with the GT announcement, anyone know where Mick is goin? He was doing well in 2010 till that endo crash where be buggered his shoulder up. 2011 was below par tho'

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kidwoo

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I don't even follow all this ****....Haha thats rich coming from you kidwoo.
Meh. I could give two shlts about who rides what derailleurs, who makes who's clothing or what team people are on. Find one example of me indicating otherwise and I'll give you 20 bucks.

I was watching palmer videos when he got back on a bike because I kept seeing him at northstar and was happy to see he wasn't overdosing on chemicals.
 
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stiksandstones

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May 21, 2002
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Meh. I could give two shlts about who rides what derailleurs, who makes who's clothing or what team people are on. Find one example of me indicating otherwise and I'll give you 20 bucks.

I was watching palmer videos when he got back on a bike because I kept seeing him at northstar and was happy to see he wasn't overdosing on chemicals.
I bet you also say:
"Whats american idol?"
"Whats a justin beeber?"
;-)
 

kidwoo

Artisanal Tweet Curator
I bet you also say:
"Whats american idol?"
"Whats a justin beeber?"
;-)
Oh come on. That's deeply rooted american CULTURE! How could I not!
Other than a roomate or two years ago I haven't had any television service since I moved out of my parents house when I was 18. I only know about that crap because of the innernetz.

Stupid........... evil......... innernetz..................
 

IH8Rice

I'm Mr. Negative! I Fail!
Aug 2, 2008
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Im over here now
D Riff off Geeaunt
As of January 2012 Duncan Riffle and the GIANT Factory Off-Road Race Team will be parting ways. After a successful and exciting two years racing the UCI World Cup circuit, US Open, Crankworx, US Gravity tour races and other select international events together, Riffle will not be on the Giant Factory Off-Road Racing program and is on the hunt for a new team.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/Duncan-Riffle-Giant-Factory-Off-Road-Part-Ways,418?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spotlight
 

General Lee

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Oct 16, 2003
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I'm wondering if Gwinn's ascent to the top of the podium is going to make it difficult for the guys like Riffle and Strobel, who used to be able to count on a decent factory ride from being the "top American." And with so many new young riders crowding into the top 10 last season, it's got to make finding a ride tougher for the guys who are over 25 yrs old and still searching for that break-out season.
 

norbar

KESSLER PROBLEM. Just cause
Jun 7, 2007
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I'm wondering if Gwinn's ascent to the top of the podium is going to make it difficult for the guys like Riffle and Strobel, who used to be able to count on a decent factory ride from being the "top American." And with so many new young riders crowding into the top 10 last season, it's got to make finding a ride tougher for the guys who are over 25 yrs old and still searching for that break-out season.
I find it really silly since both Riffle and Strobel had very good seasons. Riffle had some really suprising results 2011.
 

dump

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Oct 12, 2001
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I find it really silly since both Riffle and Strobel had very good seasons. Riffle had some really suprising results 2011.
Agreed, but I imagine in the grand scheme of things, giant would like/needs riders consistently top 10/20... they have that in Hart for sure.
 

'size

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May 30, 2007
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I find it really silly since both Riffle and Strobel had very good seasons. Riffle had some really suprising results 2011.
needles has consistently had better results than riffle. if giant is looking to cut costs and/or pick up a younger rider it makes sense that riffle would go. assuming needles is still around for 2012...
 

norbar

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Jun 7, 2007
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Strobel was 18th Overall past season.
Riffle was 45th but didn't he have some kind of an injury? I remember him having a suprising top10 finish early 2011.
 

Trekrules

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Apr 12, 2007
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Ghost bikes could use moar world cup dh riders,their only big star is Markus Klausman that is been riding for the brand for ages.
 

kidwithbike

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Apr 16, 2007
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Yeah I totally concur, has anyone heard an unbiased review of a One Ghost? have you seen anyone riding one? much less someone that has paid retail?

much richness from Vital:

"DOES ONE GHOST PROPOSE FOR MARRIAGE VIA TEXT MESSAGE? GOOD GRIEF."-beige wolf

"does one ghost pay riders with real money or "ghost" cash?"-jbjones