Team & Bikes for 2014

[Gandalf]

Gone

 

Vancansoleil also gone

 

World Tour back to 18 teams with Europcar back

 

Shame, I just remember them by all the orange

[TopFuel]

Sky has been the winner for the ugliest paintjob ever 2 years running. Can't wait to see what pukejob they come up with in 2014

 

Whaaaat? Cant say I agree with you on that one. Matte black and blue, I think it looks fantastic. But each to his own.

[LOOK695]

So where is Cofidis?

[jcza]

So where is Cofidis?

 

Pro Continental

[Jaco-fiets]

Astana

 

That is the older generation trek with old sram red if I am not mistaken. Doubt that would be their bike for 2014

[Gandalf]

That is the older generation trek with old sram red if I am not mistaken. Doubt that would be their bike for 2014

 

I think it was the bike for 2007 or 2008

[Jaco-fiets]

I think it was the bike for 2007 or 2008

 

Thought so! Those are still my favourite trek bikes/frame shape

[raptor]

were did you get your info about Astana switching to Trek? because on the 2014 jersey it still has the Specialized logo

[Gandalf]

Thought so! Those are still my favourite trek bikes/frame shape

Found it http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/trek-to-supply-astana-team-13586/

 

Yeah beautiful frame, I had the opportunity to get my hands on one a few months ago, right size and everything, it was perfect, but ja I have other plans with my money at the money so didnt buy it

[jcza]

That is the older generation trek with old sram red if I am not mistaken. Doubt that would be their bike for 2014

 

Sorry! Yes its the old bike. Astana to be on Specialized for 2014. Corrected but I can't find pictures that are reliable.

[Gandalf]

were did you get your info about Astana switching to Trek? because on the 2014 jersey it still has the Specialized logo

 

I cant find it either, this shows otherwise aswel http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/astana-unveils-2014-jersey.

 

Prob just a mistake my OP no biggy

[Shebeen]

 

 

Gone

 

Vancansoleil also gone

 

World Tour back to 18 teams with Europcar back

gone from the tour or kaput for good? Open a slot for mtn?

[jcza]

gone from the tour or kaput for good? Open a slot for mtn?

 

Euskatel no longer exists but I understand that Vacansoleil still exists but the sponsor (Vacansoleil) is not renewing. Not sure if the team will continue.

 

There is only 1 slot available on the world tour and Europcar got it. 2013 had 19 teams because of the Katusha debacle with the world tour licence. 2014 will have 18 teams again.

[Jaco-fiets]

With the condition of the Spanish economy I am very happy to see Movistar still hanging in there

[Bianchisti]

So possibly no Giant in the peloton if Argos stays with Felt. I'm sure Giant can offer the team a better deal but the Felt at least looks better than the Giant Propel

['Dale]

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