Odinson Posted January 24, 2019 Share YT? any news on the redcar rocket? WIth talk of the Athertons rolling on Saracen, I don't see them sharing the paddock with Mr Hart. Did the welsh vote for brexit? To my knowledge, 'Danny has my Hart' is staying put. I don't see the Athertons joining Saracen. I'm surprised they can even afford Hart. I'm leaning towards a fringe frame supplier. Rocky Mountain, Nukeproof, Radon, Cube or some brand in those leagues. Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Giant? To my knowledge, 'Danny has my Hart' is staying put. I don't see the Athertons joining Saracen. I'm surprised they can even afford Hart. I'm leaning towards a fringe frame supplier. Rocky Mountain, Nukeproof, Radon, Cube or some brand in those leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 24, 2019 Share 2019 UCI World Cup and World Championships calendar April 27–28: (DH) Maribor, Slovenia May 18– 19: (XCO/XCC) Albstadt, Germany May 25–26: (XCO/XCC) Nové Mesto, Czech Republic June 1–2: (DH) Fort William, Scotland June 8–9: (DH) Leogang, Austria July 6–7: (DH/XCO/XCC) Vallnord, Andorra July 13–14: (XCO/XCC/DH) Les Gets, France August 3–4: (XCO/XCC/DH) Val di Sole, Italy August 10–11: (XCO/XCC/DH) Lenzerheide, Switzerland August 31 – September 1: UCI MTB World Championships – Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada September 7–8: (XCO/XCC/DH) Snowshoe, United States MrJacques, BSG and Capricorn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted January 24, 2019 Share Athertons are trekking elsewhere too. to Marin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted January 24, 2019 Share Heard a rumour Athertons to Merida. Would love them to run go to Giant though Edited January 24, 2019 by the_bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted January 24, 2019 Share to Marin? Heard a rumour Athertons to Merida. Would love them to run go to Giant though Would be very surprised, seeing as neither of these brands have a DH bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted January 24, 2019 Share I don't know. We've yet to hear from YT and Whitely. I don't think things are as clear cut as Gwin makes it out to be. He's been a notoriously difficult guy to work with - just look at the shitshow years back with Trek. He's also quiet on the relationship with Onza and what happened there. Either way, I think it's an interesting move. Now, where the hell are the Athertons off to? My guess is that they'll just have a frame sponsor and not be on a full factory team. Yep, after reading the PB interview with Gwin, you have to wonder what suddenly changed for YT. Perhaps it was Gwin's ever increasing pay demands that broke them at the final hurdle. I get the impression Gwin has to have everything his way in contractual terms and the more easygoing nature he portrays these days is a bit of a cover for the hard assed business man lurking inside... Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted January 24, 2019 Share Would be very surprised, seeing as neither of these brands have a DH bike. Isn't Polygon linked to Marin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted January 24, 2019 Share I see they will also be rolling on kendas. That's a bit of a surprise after the effort he put in designing the Onza tyres. Perhaps he will be designing new Kenda treads. I've read that the Hellkat's are pretty decent ito grip, but roll a bit slower. Edited January 24, 2019 by Jacquers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 25, 2019 Share https://www.pinkbike.com/news/8-racers-to-watch-out-for-in-2019.html 8 Under the Radar Racers to Watch Out For in 2019 8 Under the Radar Racers to Watch Out For in 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted January 25, 2019 Share Interesting... ATHERTONS START BIKE BRAND https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/ATHERTONS-START-BIKE-BRAND,2493 Edited January 25, 2019 by anbeng Capricorn and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted January 25, 2019 Share Norco team https://www.pinkbike.com/news/norco-bicycles-announces-2019-norco-factory-dh-team-roster.html Sam Blenkinsop, Henry Fitzgerald and new Norco Factory DH Team member Elliot Jamieson Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted January 25, 2019 Share https://singletrackworld.com/2019/01/atherton-bikes-exclusive-interview-rachel-atherton-gee-atherton-dan-atherton/ Capricorn and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted January 25, 2019 Share If the VitalMTB comments are to be believed, then that AB is going with Dave weagle's Orion suspension design Edited January 27, 2019 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted January 28, 2019 Share If the VitalMTB comments are to be believed, then that AB is going with Dave weagle's Orion suspension design I know all the DW fanboys are going to slay me for this but I really can't with that oke. All he does is refine an existing concept (Single pivot with a shock linkage), give it a fancy name. (Delta system) and the entire MTB world loses their minds. Yes I own a DW bike. Eddy Gordo, stefmeister, anybody seen george? and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeridgwell Posted January 28, 2019 Share to Marin?And now we all know. Keen to see how it pans out for them. One would guess the Atherton's are capable of designing a great bike. Looking forward to some more info on the bike/s though, as its only the press release at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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