^^Sylvester Stallone retires from DH racing due to a 4th part of "The Expandables"^^
That's all I can say for now.
That's all I can say for now.
2015 Racing Rumours - MTB Musical Chairs
- Thread starter TrumbullHucker
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Who are switching bikes next year?
* Is the Masters brothers negotiation with evil bikes on going, for next year domination?
WC team will be called: Masters of Evil spirit of enduro Vengeance! ...too long.
* How about, Gwin on intense? for all american bike and racer? He has no tats though.
Last WC win of intense was Brazil, Matti on M6.
*Yeti with new infinity DH bike, graves and rude back at WC circuit with enduro on the side?, still no budget?.
*Is Claudio C. switching bikes next year for his team? (intense, evil)
Brendan to keep his job?
* any news for spez and ohlins for WC?
* Is the Masters brothers negotiation with evil bikes on going, for next year domination?
WC team will be called: Masters of Evil spirit of enduro Vengeance! ...too long.
* How about, Gwin on intense? for all american bike and racer? He has no tats though.
Last WC win of intense was Brazil, Matti on M6.
*Yeti with new infinity DH bike, graves and rude back at WC circuit with enduro on the side?, still no budget?.
*Is Claudio C. switching bikes next year for his team? (intense, evil)
Brendan to keep his job?
* any news for spez and ohlins for WC?
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Just read on vitalmtb that Eric Carter already leaves Specialized?
True?
True?
I assume you're referring to the carbon frames, as I think the 951s are still aluminum and made is 'murrika. Also looks like they dropped the M9 for 2015, so maybe they have something plastique in the works.
Warner talked about this during the World Champs commentary so yeah, think Carter is leaving Specialized.
I can't imagine Trek will let Neko walk...how would they take on if he does? Who's left? Maybe fairclog can pair up with bulldog to really nail down 8-15th?
Can't argue too much about Brensteeze, but bulldog is a legit podium threat almost anywhere now that he seems to have recovered from his earlier injuries. Still kind of a wreckers or checkers type racer imo, but the guy can get work done on rough and wild tracks. Plus, he has a beard.
Maybe twr could get someone like simmonds, as I think they already have williamson. #moarlimeypinners
Maybe twr could get someone like simmonds, as I think they already have williamson. #moarlimeypinners
some recent article on PB
This complete 951 Evo from Intense was fully decked out with the latest DVO suspension, SRAM XO1DH, Shimano Zee brakes and a Spank finishing kit. The Evo version benefits from 27.5" wheels, integrated fork bump stops and a 1/4" longer top tube than the older version and the M9. With rumours of a Top 5 World Cup DH rider joining a newly formed Intense Factory DH team, could this be the new team race machine?
This complete 951 Evo from Intense was fully decked out with the latest DVO suspension, SRAM XO1DH, Shimano Zee brakes and a Spank finishing kit. The Evo version benefits from 27.5" wheels, integrated fork bump stops and a 1/4" longer top tube than the older version and the M9. With rumours of a Top 5 World Cup DH rider joining a newly formed Intense Factory DH team, could this be the new team race machine?
Totally he only got better over the season and was really getting into his groove after a slow start. He had some out of control issues but just look at Rat he had his share of crashes before he really started nailing it. Plus Brook is really fun to watch racing with a great personality it seems just what good for a sponsor.
bit surprised by this honestly. i figured EC would give it a least 2 years - seemed like a good fit with the whole team from an internet POV. he's got young kids though so all the traveling probably isn't as awesome as it seems.
it can't be "all american" if half the frames they are selling are from china...
But doesn't China own most of 'murrika? We're basically the same country now, except we're still better at basketball and freedom/gunz.
yea but having Rock Jesus ride your bike is like having a Bald Eagle perched on your shoulder. So much Freedom™ most people can't handle it.
^^
Interestingly, RJ and the freedom raptor have similar dentition. With that in mind, perhaps Spesh (or Intense) needs to make a vid of RJ racing a freedom raptor in the spirit of brinkmenship...Altho, I suppose Gee can just flash his colours.
Interestingly, RJ and the freedom raptor have similar dentition. With that in mind, perhaps Spesh (or Intense) needs to make a vid of RJ racing a freedom raptor in the spirit of brinkmenship...Altho, I suppose Gee can just flash his colours.
All this talk about SRAM reminds me of Shimano's sweep of the World Champs (4 winners).
Impressive to be sure, although Neko might not be a big shimano fan at the moment
It would be rad for Campy to come back to mountain bikes, though it would probably be with some stupidity like carbon chains and shifting controlled by your team manager's iphone.
He shouldn't be a fan of his mechanic to be sure.Impressive to be sure, although Neko might not be a big shimano fan at the moment
Well, at least one of his brakes didn't fail.
speaking of drive trains, i wonder if/when we'll see Di2 come to Saint - or at least some DH'ers using Di2 XTR.
Wasn't there an Enduro athlete doing this at one point in time? It seems to ring a bell...
i said downhill, not endurrrrooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
well if it exists in Nduro, then it won't take long for DH to follow suit either. Just look at what happened with 650b wheels...
if this isn't just a picture of Nico moving a bike out of the way, then DW would have the two winningest legends of the sport riding his link...nico to pivot.
Sam has more wins than Peat?
13 world cup wins, 2 junior and 3 senior world champion titles. All according to Wikipedia
How many have Peat and Minnaar?
How many have Peat and Minnaar?
Don't know about jr. results, but peat has 17 WC wins, 3 overall titles and 1 world champs. I think Minnaar has 16 WC wins, 3 world champs, and I think at least 1 overall (again, not sure about jrs career).
Let's see TOP 5, Who are the top 5 WC racers? who will go to intense
1. RAT - most likely not, stays with SC syndicate,
* need to do further huck to flat testing of the upcoming model, VP free carbon.
2. Gwin - most likely,
* American
* EC is leaving check,
* Jeff Steber can weld as many chain stay lengths for Gwin to experiment on.
3. Troy - most likely not, stayz with specialized
* need to podium upcoming 2016 demo with the left hand seat mast, to check which side of seat
mast is faster.
4. Hill - most likely
* negotiates for a raise with CRC
* connections with Palmer, (Have anyone checked Sam's duffel bags at Hafjell, golden jacket
inside?).
* intense rider as a junior.
5. Gee - most likely not. stays with GT.
* Athertons Bike History: muddy fox, giant, commencal, gt ----> intense? sounds not right.
* Muddy fox was a rebadge intense.
1. RAT - most likely not, stays with SC syndicate,
* need to do further huck to flat testing of the upcoming model, VP free carbon.
2. Gwin - most likely,
* American
* EC is leaving check,
* Jeff Steber can weld as many chain stay lengths for Gwin to experiment on.
3. Troy - most likely not, stayz with specialized
* need to podium upcoming 2016 demo with the left hand seat mast, to check which side of seat
mast is faster.
4. Hill - most likely
* negotiates for a raise with CRC
* connections with Palmer, (Have anyone checked Sam's duffel bags at Hafjell, golden jacket
inside?).
* intense rider as a junior.
5. Gee - most likely not. stays with GT.
* Athertons Bike History: muddy fox, giant, commencal, gt ----> intense? sounds not right.
* Muddy fox was a rebadge intense.
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So if Hill Rides the same as this year, it could be tight, eh.
That would be phenomenal!
Really???? After the Gwin hostile takeover you can't image Neko would leave? And I don't think it's about Trek letting him walk, every WC team has a budget that includes riders salaries. With Neko being on the upswing and his contract ending with Trek, they might not be able to pay Neko market value and keep under their budget, especially with a couple other top 10-20 riders on the team. A newish team (Sram/TLD) or a brand new team (Intense Chinamerica) will need to make a splash with a top rider and will likely have the cash to pay them.
I didn't know his contract was up.
When is Richie rude's contract up?
When is Richie rude's contract up?
That was quite rude.
probably not Monk Dawgs finest moments