guess no more black box for him.
2012 team rumour and speculation
- Thread starter Straya
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no surprise really. Scott has been on Fox for a while
Will he be running the Voltage as racebike? The boys on Scott were all on Gamblers... And where is the cheese...?
It's just his playbike...he's probably waiting for his carbon test machine
Please tell me this didn't happen on a dirt bike. Poor guy needed a good off-season after the on-season he had.
Heal up Blenki!
You really think that cost a lot of cash?
haha, so true
wowzers. dont we want people racing bikes professional?
It's official - finally 
http://www.bikemag.com/news/gt-bicycles-partners-with-atherton-racing/
http://www.bikemag.com/news/gt-bicycles-partners-with-atherton-racing/not sure but I think the Athertons have gone to GT? - can anyone confirm?
OMG! Athertons to GT??!!! Where do I get a GT in Canadia?!?!
ftfy.
Athertons on Fox for sure. Beaumont who knows as of now. I would guess he would be on Fox too since they are supplying the team and Beaumont is essentially an employee of the Atherton team.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150585023428653&set=a.390102653652.190663.120544638652&type=1&ref=nf
"Here's the team test Fury, its been put through its paces a fair bit the last few weeks. Stay tuned for more images from the teams first training camp in California"
"Here's the team test Fury, its been put through its paces a fair bit the last few weeks. Stay tuned for more images from the teams first training camp in California"
Factory GT - Managed by Atherton Racing.
So, he'll be on whatever the Athertons give him.
They seriously have a Commencal in the background. Kinda rookie when it comes to PR.
well its just a rolling chassis
maybe making a statement? Out with the old in with the new? Putting Commencal behind them?
Not really a statement so much as an unintended peek behind the scenes as it were.
Since the Fury has an unusually steep head angle (by today's current DH race machine standards) at around 65 degrees and is quite different from what the Athertons were riding for the past few years, the DH Supreme was probably there in the shop as a baseline measurement or point of reference. This is done for two main reasons: 1) It allows the techs and riders to recognize and evaluate the differences and similarities between the previous bike and the new bike, and 2) It permits direct comparison for reference on what needs to be changed, carried over, or modified from old bike to new bike.
As most know, Marc was running offset shock hardware last season to slack out the HA and drop the BB:
http://www.burgtec.co.uk/category/products/offset-shock-hardware/
Additionally Gee and Dan (although Dan will be racing Enduro events for 2012) were well known for preferring super long rear chainstays... and I mean REALLLLLLY long, like semi-truck long, so I'm sure that is another element that is being taken into consideration.
Given their level of riding, technical knowledge, invlovement with product R&D, and the Fury's current configuration, I wouldn't be surprised if one of the added benefits of bringing the Athertons on board was product development... if you get my meaning.
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For reference, GT already made the alloy Fury lower and moar slack than the carbon version. HA on the alloy version is 63.5 degrees.Not really a statement so much as an unintended peek behind the scenes as it were.
Since the Fury has an unusually steep head angle (by today's current DH race machine standards) at around 65 degrees and is quite different from what the Athertons were riding for the past few years, the DH Supreme was probably there in the shop as a baseline measurement or point of reference. This is done for two main reasons: 1) It allows the techs and riders to recognize and evaluate the differences and similarities between the previous bike and the new bike, and 2) It permits direct comparison for reference on what needs to be changed, carried over, or modified from old bike to new bike.
As most know, Marc was running offset shock hardware last season to slack out the HA and drop the BB:
http://www.burgtec.co.uk/category/products/offset-shock-hardware/
Additionally Gee and Dan (although Dan will be racing Enduro events for 2012) were well known for preferring super long rear chainstays... and I mean REALLLLLLY long, like semi-truck long, so I'm sure that is another element that is being taken into consideration.
Given their level of riding, technical knowledge, invlovement with product R&D, and the Fury's current configuration, I wouldn't be surprised if one of the added benefits of bringing the Athertons on board was product development... if you get my meaning.
But, yeah, I would assume the geometry will get tweaked for the Athertons.
Yes! This is true for the Alu version, BUT the carbon seems to be what they were looking at, sooo...
It will be interesting to see what (if any) changes they make to the carbon model.
Stoked to see what happens.
It will be interesting to see what (if any) changes they make to the carbon model.
Stoked to see what happens.
Wasnt the carbon specced with an agleset or was that a rumor that never came true? Im still hyped for gt. Great looking bikes. If only there was a chance of test riding one before getting it but the local distro is so small and crappy at doing their job I'm suprised GT doesn't look for a new one.
I rode the Fury last year with a 1.5* angleset, certainly helped on some of the bigger and steeper tracks. I had more issues with the I-drive than anything...
Matt, I remember you having those issues at wisp and springs, did you ever get it sorted out or figure out the root of the prob??
Not really. I loved the bike when it worked but I spent more time wrenching than riding. The last race of the year I actually used my Morewood just so I wouldnt have any hiccups with the GT. It was a great bike but I'm a simpleton and I just want things to work.
Bromont, Canada
January 13, 2012
Fabien Pedemanaud Joins the Xprezo Family!!!
It is with great pride that we welcome Fabien Pedemanaud to the Xprezo Team for the next 3 seasons.
This world-class athlete shares the same values as our enterprise and will be a key player in product placement, research and development of new products and of a brand ambassador on the world scale.
Fabiens season schedule hasnt been 100% defined, but Fabien will fly the Xprezo colors in certain Enduro events, some French National and regional events as well as select World Cup races... depending on his farm obligations!!
In his new role of ambassador, Fabien will play a huge role in product development and be involved in photo and video shoots!
Fabiens race schedule and partners will soon be released! Stay tuned!
January 13, 2012
Fabien Pedemanaud Joins the Xprezo Family!!!
It is with great pride that we welcome Fabien Pedemanaud to the Xprezo Team for the next 3 seasons.
This world-class athlete shares the same values as our enterprise and will be a key player in product placement, research and development of new products and of a brand ambassador on the world scale.
Fabiens season schedule hasnt been 100% defined, but Fabien will fly the Xprezo colors in certain Enduro events, some French National and regional events as well as select World Cup races... depending on his farm obligations!!
In his new role of ambassador, Fabien will play a huge role in product development and be involved in photo and video shoots!
Fabiens race schedule and partners will soon be released! Stay tuned!
Man that sucks...hope you get it figured our for next year...was definitely a sick bike in person
