Where is MS Mondraker based out of?
2022 Racing/Team Rumors
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MS stands for Markus Stöckl. He is from around Kitzbühel in Tirol. Former Intense rider, I think he still has the official speed record on a stock non prototype mtb.
Has close ties with Red Bull and has been the head of logistic and setup operations for the Air Races afaik. Claudio and Chris Kovarik were team members a long time ago.
The 2022 Union Team
The Zwar bros, some new young rippers, Walker Shaw "managing", and V-10s running black gold.
Looks like good times will be had for sure!
The Zwar bros, some new young rippers, Walker Shaw "managing", and V-10s running black gold.
Looks like good times will be had for sure!
Cam Zink on Devinci
not directly team related...... but EXT is working on an air shock
Cool. I watched that video trying to catch something like Mikal hinted but must have missed that part.
it's the old car.
that's what i was looking for in the video, found an air shock instead.
if you super zoom in, date on the screen is oct 14. Which means they likely have already functional prototypes or will in the very near future.
wow, your enhance feature is waaaaay better than mine.
C'mon we need MOAR! What are the names of all those others parts open on the bottom of the screen?
If the air follows in the coils footsteps, it will set benchmarks for sensitivity.
just looks like standard subcomponent naming nomenclature.
official:
Cam Zink Signs With Devinci Cycles
Cycles Devinci is proud to welcome powerhouse freerider Cam Zink as the newest addition to their global team. The 35 year-old brings a resume stacked with some of mountain biking’s heaviest moves and a strong American presence to the Canadian brand. The partnership gives fans more opportunities...
oh fancy, its gonna be a dual positive air chamber. that will fucking rule.
Going off the weight of an EXT Storia vs Fox Float X2, this thing could almost 1/2 lb lighter than the X2! 
205X65 EXT (no spring) = 418g
205X65 Float X2 = 660g
Air can and a few more seals won't add too much.....
Better start saving now, sure it'll be a record breaking price.
205X65 EXT (no spring) = 418g
205X65 Float X2 = 660g
Air can and a few more seals won't add too much.....
Better start saving now, sure it'll be a record breaking price.
I'm guessing it'll be around $800. The Storia is about $1000 with mounting hardware and 2 springs, and the springs are about $100/ea.Going off the weight of an EXT Storia vs Fox Float X2, this thing could almost 1/2 lb lighter than the X2!
205X65 EXT (no spring) = 418g
205X65 Float X2 = 660g
Air can and a few more seals won't add too much.....
Better start saving now, sure it'll be a record breaking price.
I'm really interested in the air shock, and will be buying one. The ability to tune the ramp up on the Era is really nice, and better than volume reducer tokens. I love the damper on the Storia, but feel like I'm always wishing my bikes were a bit more progressive in the rear. This could really be a best of both worlds for me. I'd keep the Storia coil for trips to chunkier terrain though.
^this is rad. seems he's getting on alright with the new bike so far.
Luca to Canyon. It’ll be interesting to see how he jives on a new frame, new suspension, new atmosphere. https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/Luca-Shaw-Joins-the-Canyon-CLLCTV-DH-Team,5014
I found that quite humorous. Jack Moir threw some shade their way in is answers for his ask session on PB as well. The perpetual prototypes must not be great for all.That was a great riding clip at the end. Dude I ripping.
Also his quote about having some not straight frames in the last few years. Intense?
Will Dak may be riding one of those perpetual prototypes..... 
link / screencap?
Jack is steveooo-superfan.
Question was “be honest Intense held you back”
“Just in the last year, I had some good results on the Intense when the team was running the right set up”
ok i saw that, wasn't sure if there was something a bit more specific
His answers in the PB Q&A seem to "say without saying" that there was personnel conflicts on Syndicate. He frequently praises the sponsors he had there, but never mentions teammates or coach.
In watching the Syndicate YouTube stuff, and that of others, it seems that Peaty always has "suggestions" and is in the younger riders ear. I recall Luca joking about it, as he usually does, but seemed to be annoyed with all the input at times.
We'll see how Goldstone likes it.
Minaar seems like he is on his own little island.
Very different vibe than say Commencal where they all appear to be a united group of equals working together and for each other.
We'll see how Goldstone likes it.
Minaar seems like he is on his own little island.
Very different vibe than say Commencal where they all appear to be a united group of equals working together and for each other.
is he though? he seems to be all about testing out his ideas, rather than relying on his experience... the sense I get from Barel is "test out all the different parameters to see what winds up working for each individual rider". I seem to remember him frequently saying that what works for him wouldn't necessarily work for another rider....
that's kinda cool. maybe we'll see more video of Luca riding with Mark on the Wet Coast... that would be sweet. And footage of Mark riding on the east coast too...
Neko Mulally on Designing His Own World Cup DH Race Bike (Ep.100) | Blister
When we heard that Neko Mulally was planning on racing the 2022 World Cup season on a bike he designed himself, we had to get him on Bikes & Big Ideas to talk about his plans, the bike, and everything that goes into running a team for a full race season.
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Man, for someone who says he doesn't like media, he sure is hitting the media hard... that's what the 3rd or 4th full length podcast?!
I imagine he's hitting it hard to show his sponsors they're getting value for money given that it's his first year with this new setup, but I hope he isn't getting too distracted and doesn't burn out on it... I just want to watch him race hard and do well!
I imagine he's hitting it hard to show his sponsors they're getting value for money given that it's his first year with this new setup, but I hope he isn't getting too distracted and doesn't burn out on it... I just want to watch him race hard and do well!
i think because he's probably not so constrained by any sponsors, he's not so worried about towing the company line so to speak
His sponsorships are all media-based, not results based… so he said. Expect to see lots if media. Definitely something fresh to see imo. Much more interesting than the usual bs.
I can't even buy cream cheese and these motherfuckers are getting raw materials for shocks!!!!????