Jaco-fiets Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 New kit So Gareth Cliff rides for Astana? Mopkop and Cav' 2
jcza Posted January 2, 2014 Author Posted January 2, 2014 From inrng - What’s new for 2014?There’s been a Dutch merry-go-round as Giant swaps Belkin for Argos-Shimano and Belkin pick up the Bianchi sponsorship left by Vacansoleil-DCMGermany’s Canyon now has two teams. It has been supplying Katusha but now sponsors Movistar after Pinarello decided to focus on Team Sky onlySpecialized supplying three teams; the US brand is part-owned by Merida who co-sponsor LampreHave you heard of Pon? Probably not but the Dutch firm is the parent company of Cervélo and Focus meaning it’s behind two teamsColnago returns to the top thanks to EuropcarAs for groups, Shimano supplies 10 teams, Campagnolo five and three for SRAM. A contrast to 2011 when SRAM was the largest supplier of components with eight teamsAs ever these deals are commercial and those adverts saying “the choice of” such and such rider? More like the sponsor offered the largest sum of money to the team and management said yes, riders rarely get a say in what they ride. Note the other corporate relationships. Fulcrum is brand belonging to Campagnolo. SRAM owns Zipp and Quarq so a team sponsored by SRAM will normally use their sister components too. Similarly those with full Shimano sponsorship have to take the full package of Pro components and Shimano wheelsets. Overall there’s doesn’t seem to be a big change in bike technology for 2014, just a few new frame models. We’ve still got €10,000 top of the line bikes that rely on 10 cent cable ties to strap the CPU for electronic gearing to the stem.
Jaco-fiets Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 For me it just does not seem correct to put shimano on a pinarello or a bianchi
Jaco-fiets Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Only saw this now. Why Costa Why! Not his fault he has to ride that Merida or pose in that white kit Cav' 1
Christie Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 For me it just does not seem correct to put shimano on a pinarello or a bianchiThe gruppo & those frames come from the same place, these days. Capitalism will do that.
lucmccann Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 New co sponsor, WWF Not really a sponsor but more a benefactor...had to happen after the incident with Dan Martin last year. Castelli is creating some beauties this season!
Cav' Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Guess he's not the only gay in the Village after all.
T-Bob Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Horner Kit 2014... http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2014/01/horner-330x440.jpg
jcza Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Argos-Shimano to become GiantShimano http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/report-argos-shimano-to-become-giantshimano
jcza Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Horner Kit 2014... Christina Watches interested in Chris Horner but needs another sponsor to finance the signing.
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