Troy Brosnan joins Sam Hill and Brendan Fairclough.

Nov 3, 2009
by Si Paton  
Troy Brosnan Joins The Monster Energy-Specialized Freight Train For 2010!

Wildomar, Calif. (Nov 4, 2009) - Charging out of Adelaide, South Australia and joining the already powerful Monster Energy-Specialized gravity program is 16-year-old Troy Brosnan. Brosnan has been blazing tracks all over Australia and opened some eyes at this year’s Crankworx Festival where he left his tracks all over Whistler, B.C. Brosnan not only possesses the skills and speed it takes to be a top gravity athlete, but he’s already quite media savvy. Sam Hill has also vouched for Troy which says a lot in itself, saying: “ Troy is the real deal.”
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Troy Brosnan

“Earlier this year, Sam mentioned that I should meet this kid that had come out to his place to ride. Once I met Troy at Crankworx, it felt like we had to somehow add him onto the roster said Sean Heimdal, Monster Energy-Specialized Team Manager. “Being only 16, Troy is already showing that he’s a turn-key athlete with his competitive nature, training ethics, determination, and he’s great with the media.”

Heimdal continued: “Monster Energy and Specialized have really stepped up in supporting the future of our sport by giving us the tools to support Troy as a future star in the sport. Both Bobby Behan (Specialized Sports Marketing Manager) and myself are committed to giving Troy all the tools needed to perform at the highest level.”

Adds Brosnan: “I am really stoked about being on a Monster Energy-Specialized bike for 2010! It’s a bike that I have always thought looked sweet, so to be able to ride one at World Cups will be fantastic. Specialized is giving me the best bikes to perform on, along with the fact they’re kitted with SRAM components will make the bikes that much sweeter. In 2010 my goals are to place in the top 30 at a World Cup, win the Junior World Champs and to continue to have fun riding my bike. I am so excited about being on the Monster Energy-Specialized team for 2010 as I believe that it will give me the best chance of fulfilling my dream of being number one in the world.”

Brosnan capped things off by adding “To be able to hang out with Sam and Brendan and learn from two of the world’s best riders...that will be priceless!”

In the coming months, look out for Troy at your local Australian tracks before joining both Hill and Brendan Fairclough in their efforts to dominate the 2010 UCI World Cup Series, U.S. Open, Sea Otter Classic and select events around the globe. Don’t be shy and stop by the Monster Energy-Specialized Team tent for an autograph, ice cold Monster Energy, or check out the latest bikes from Specialized!

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Hensley looking to step onto the team in 2011

Also keep em peeled down the trails for Monster's rising star, showing his true pedigree, Hensley. He's been ripping up the local trails as well as my shoes and anything else he can get his teeth into. Catch him if you can!

We’d like to thank the following companies for their continued support: Monster Energy, Specialized Bicycles, Mad Catz, SRAM, Mad Dogs, Pedigree Chum, Truvativ, RockShox, Avid, SDG, FUNN, Troy Lee Designs, Alligator, Cane Creek, Crank Brothers, DT Swiss, e-thirteen, Five Ten, Maxima, Obtainium, Freestyle, Kicker, KMC.

Follow your favorite Monster Energy-Specialized rider at:
www.iamspecialized.com and www.monsterenergy.com

Cheers.

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71 Comments
  • 14 0
 Cool to see Specialized pic up an up and coming rider on their premier WC team.
  • 5 0
 Every team with a few $$$$ should be looking to pick up a top rated junior. That way there's a good chance of getting a World Champs jersey and medal on their wall.

We all know you will have to beat Steve Peat to be next years World Champion if your racing seniors!

Troy's got two pops at the Junior World title so expect to see him in green for the next two years if he plays his cards right.
  • 5 0
 Its the LIL MONGOOSE kid, it was beyond magical watching him at Crankworx this year. GOOD WORK SON!
  • 6 0
 "Beyond magical".......Really?
  • 1 0
 well i thought so. he shreds gnar better than harry potter thats for sure. seemed a lil shy tho when i spoke to him. im sure things will change soon enough when he will be flooding all the media
  • 6 1
 Troys fast as hell! good on him.
  • 6 1
 what an opportunity! better watch out for him on the circiut in the next few years!
  • 41 2
 damn 16? hes still got his milk teeth.
  • 3 0
 damn. good for him man. so lucky but he must be fast, hope he kills it in UCI
  • 8 16
flag leeam (Nov 3, 2009 at 11:26) (Below Threshold)
 dont mean to sound a dick but who?!.. they should have picked up sam dale!
  • 8 1
 this guy rides in elites and beats them and hes only 16. but yh dale is a good rider to.
  • 12 0
 Dale is good, however being 16 gives Troy a bit of a edge especially if he gets off on the right foot. He could be dangerous
  • 11 0
 he looks like hes 10, thats amazing
  • 9 0
 damn i can only dream to be in his shoes right now! good luck man hope u do good!
  • 2 0
 I met Troy at Crankworx this year. Nice guy and fast as hell. Good to see him with those guys. Good luck in world cups Troy.
  • 4 0
 ok, im officialy super jealous and stoked for that kid. If i got that chance i'd probly shit myself
  • 1 0
 superboy!!!genius!!!
  • 1 0
 man that would be my dream, riding at that level with 16 (im 16^^)
  • 1 0
 I've never heard of him so I want a video!
  • 1 0
 go on dirtmag they have a video of him.
  • 1 0
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zij-fUKUPRs

everything you need to know about the fella.
  • 1 0
 and this one which i faved about a year ago! http://www.pinkbike.com/video/43973/ pretty sweet riding in it and seems like a nice guy!
  • 4 0
 well done troy. Will hopefully see you next year buddy Wink
  • 2 0
 haha kick his ass lewis! Wink
  • 4 0
 funny to see all the jealous people coming out here Razz
  • 2 0
 hahaha yeah like the Dhfosho up there...haha..
  • 3 0
 dam this kid is still sperm!!haha, ill bet he rips tho.. good luck lil guy.
  • 1 0
 Damn, if taht isn't the best way to start out your UCI career I don't know what is. Hope he surpasses his goals too. Why does it say the news came from Wildomar, CA? I live a couple minutes from there.
  • 1 0
 just a guess but maybe either specialized or monster has a factory/office there?
  • 1 0
 dude neko destroyed crankworx. I watched both kids ride and troy was for sure not the kid that was turning heads. neko destroyed slalom, raced pro mens and beat troys time in the open, guess its all about who u know.
  • 1 0
 Neko signed with 23 degrees.... that opens him to a lot of opportunities, but also closes off some other ones. Neko will be in good hands, dont you worry
  • 2 0
 just an observation, i don't think you can be on the monster specialized team without having big eyebrows. well done though the skills on that team are going to be epic!!
  • 4 0
 good job
  • 2 0
 Lucky boy. The youngster will surely come out next season. Great team and chance he's got.
  • 1 0
 i've seen a couple of vids of him riding. the kid seems to have very quick corner speed! fast kid. reminds me of ricky carmichael when he was coming up!
  • 1 0
 Link to the videos please?
  • 1 0
 "I believe that it will give me the best chance of fulfilling my dream of being number one in the world.”

LET STEVE SMITH GET A CHANCE FIRST...

he has same goal
  • 1 0
 no shit hez heeps faster than me and yes i have seen him ride heeps he races in s.a. like me he races in the same club i do so yer pretty much every race i se him ride
  • 5 2
 yow dog is pimp`n
  • 2 0
 Watched him race at crankworx - an absolute pinner, awesome rider!
  • 2 0
 Holy crap! 16 and monster energy specialized World Cup Team!! nice one
  • 1 0
 err darleydirtbiker i do hope your kidding? going by ur photos you would not be able to go to whistler and get sponsored...
  • 1 0
 congrats Troy..Your a sick rider. I was just reading about you in revo. you have a bright future
  • 2 0
 fucking skilled, im 16 and not even close to that good...
  • 2 0
 hes 16? looks like he is 12 Blank Stare
  • 1 1
 thats so sick. if only my dad was a multi million dollar movie star imagine all of the places and opportunitys you would have to travel and ride.
  • 1 0
 Dude, his dad isn't Pierce Brosnan!!
  • 2 0
 Take 'em while they're young and make 'em pro. Big Grin
  • 1 0
 watching some vids of him, his riding style seems a bit odd with his elbows lol
  • 1 0
 darleydirt kid ur an idiot have you ever seen troy ride he would cut your'e times in half mate
  • 1 0
 Anyone know if there are plans to expand the team any further?
  • 1 0
 Saw him racing last weekend at state champs with Sam, god he is fast!
  • 1 0
 that kid is a freak! sure he will crack the top in a few years!!!
  • 1 0
 sounds like specialized and monster are going to have a great year Smile
  • 2 0
 holly crap
  • 1 0
 i raced him he fucking quick
  • 1 0
 fuck how old is that kid looks like a little kid
  • 1 4
 WOW big woop i bet theres so may better kids out there than him.if he lived here (in the uk) he wouldnt be sponsored put it that way.i could go to crankworx and shread wistler and i bet id get sponsored,so would so many other kids my age who shred but i cant so. oh when will coumpanys like specialised open there god damn eyes.
  • 1 0
 man, how sick
  • 1 0
 Soooo jealous Frown
  • 1 0
 Ive raced against him and this kid is a freak of nature how quick he is
  • 1 0
 sweet!!!!
  • 1 0
 nice one
  • 1 0
 yer tb. sick work man
  • 1 0
 Why not Neko Mullaly?
  • 1 0
 yewwwww good luck troy!
  • 1 1
 sick dude, nice one
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