Capricorn Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) looks like it has it's winter coat on... http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p5pb7600480/p5pb7600480.jpgFor the 2012 race season the Atherton Racing team of Gee, Dan and Rachel Atherton and Marc Beaumont will be running a stock GT Fury frame. The bike is white for now while the team graphics are being finalized, but we can expect to see something different once World Cup time comes around. This bike has an Ultegra 11/21 9 speed cassette with a 36 tooth chainring up front that will probably remain standard through the season, and they've been working with Continental and Stan's on a tubeless setup that is pretty much dialed now. More information on the GT Fury can be found here on the GT website The team will be using a slightly shorter than stock shock, as well as offset bushings and an FSA Orbit Option headset. This will get the headtube angle to 63 degrees, and the bottom bracket height close to 13.6" http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p5pb7600478/p5pb7600478.jpg The team will be running the Shimano Saint group the same as last year, with a few proto bits here and there, such as these brakes with an XTR style lever and a prototype Saint Caliper. PRO is working on a new Atherton line as well so we'll probably be seeing some new parts from them soon such as this 800mm PRO Atherton bar. Gee is running one a little bit shorter than the full 800mm. WhiteSauce Edited January 16, 2012 by Capricorn
Capricorn Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 did polish pete just mix FSA and angleset in the same sentence? Interesting dev that. Also interesting, is how many ppl here are riding the CC angleset headset and what your experiences are.
Guest Omega Man Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 I predict Zero WC wins for Gee Atherton this year.
Capricorn Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 LOL what you basing that call on? the rubber?
Tumbleweed Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 I predict Zero WC wins for Gee Atherton this year. That's cos Gwim's gonna make a clean sweep.
Capricorn Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 Good thing there aint anyone called GWIM that races world cups. Bring on Sam Hill to nullify any fanboyfrothymouthiness..
Guest Omega Man Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 LOL what you basing that call on? the rubber? I'm basing the call on the fact that that bike is so ugly he won't be able to concentrate on the racing line.
TheV Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 I predict Zero WC wins for Gee Atherton this year. Based on what? Form, sponsor, equipment? Or should we just take your word for it?
Guest Omega Man Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Based on what? Form, sponsor, equipment? Or should we just take your word for it? Like I said. The bike's so ugly that he will be so put off by it's appearance that he will be unable to concentrate on racing lines. Edited January 16, 2012 by Omega Man
Tumbleweed Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Good thing there aint anyone called GWIM that races world cups. Bring on Sam Hill to nullify any fanboyfrothymouthiness.. Oops…
TheV Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Like I said. The bike's so ugly that he will be so put off by it's appearance that he will be unable to concentrate on racing lines. I agree it's not the best looking machine.... maybe it will look better in the official team colours..... Hopefully Greg will be on form....
Guest Omega Man Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) I agree it's not the best looking machine.... maybe it will look better in the official team colours..... Hopefully Greg will be on form....Yeah. I hope Greg cleans everyones clocks. I spoke to Gary Perkin towards the end of last year and he said Greg had said to him that he needs to lose 10kg in the off season. It's not like he was a lard ass to start with. I wonder what's happening with Mic Hannah. Supposedly his sister is making a comeback so maybe they'll team up. She was on a GT in the Australian series last year so maybe they'll be on a GT "satellite" team together. Also it's interesting to note how quality riders like Luke Strobel haven't managed to get a ride for 2012 yet. It's sickening that these guys literally risk life and limb all year round and then have to grovel a ride together for the next year. This while Tiger Wood's net worth is over $500 million. Edited January 16, 2012 by Omega Man
Capricorn Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 10kg??? off Greg's frame? yowzor but greg did say: more barbells, less bar bills.
schmoose Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Yeah. I hope Greg cleans everyones clocks. I spoke to Gary Perkin towards the end of last year and he said Greg had said to him that he needs to lose 10kg in the off season. It's not like he was a lard ass to start with. Ya, Gary Perkin needs to lose at least 10. Edited January 16, 2012 by schmoose
jimmy hardtail Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Aaawwwwhh. If you stuck some velvet padding all over it then you could call it the GT Furry and give it cuddles in the pits when it loses...
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