Hannah Barnes Joins Yeti Cycles UK by yeticycles

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kes2903 (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:08)

Not really relevant (at all), but why do so many people refer to the Megavalanche as the Mega Avalanche?? It's not called the Mega Avalanche, it's called the MEGAVALANCHE!! Wreaks havoc on my OCD! Pointless rant over. Negative props welcomed :-)

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WAKIdesigns (Jan 10, 2014 at 0:44)

Megavalanche? like Meg Avalanche? Meg Griffin? Oh let the neg props hit me like a valanche

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blitz66 (Jan 10, 2014 at 0:51)

CDO* its in alphabetical order *LIKE IT SHOULD BE.*

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WAKIdesigns (Jan 10, 2014 at 0:53) (Below Threshold)

Cull Douf Otney in Sky-ish, aye?

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Goatryder (Jan 10, 2014 at 1:02) (Below Threshold)

I just pee'd a little reading that. Thank you (not for the pee, but for the laugh).

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jmbrit (Jan 10, 2014 at 15:19)

Waki you just turn into more of a dick every day, where will it end?

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WAKIdesigns (Jan 11, 2014 at 8:28)

I didn't mean anything wrong towards anyone. But now I do: how can you have a bloody nerve to tell Germans that it is them who have no sense of humour? I find it quite opposite...

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cwatt FL (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:00)

I so often forget about Yeti. It just goes to show how significant corporate sponsorship is. Then again, I have no intention of ever buying a GT, regardless or how fast their racers are.

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lukachadwick (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:42)

The yeti downhill bike is one if the nicest looking Alu dh bikes. It basically looks like a stronger trail bike with downhill components. Its defo an under rated company. Although, if I had the money to buy a trail bike, I would probably buy a mojo over the sb66.

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cranny (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:51)

I got a Yeti 575 last season, absolutely love it - and when the time comes to renew the steed, a new Yeti will certainly be in the short list!

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mitch7mtb (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:57)

I have to agree, I totally love my Yeti. Just went to visit the factory in Golden, and the guys there are awesome!

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poozank (Jan 9, 2014 at 15:48) (Below Threshold)

How is Yeti under rated? If anything they and the people who ride them come off as over hyped. The worst thing about yeti is the people who ride them, its the cycling equivalent of a BMW driver.

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MTBLegend92 (Jan 9, 2014 at 16:19)

^Has never ridden a Yeti

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arna86 (Jan 9, 2014 at 17:13)

or driven/owned a BMW

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mrmanmanmon (Jan 9, 2014 at 17:23)

^^^or ridden a bike

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mnorris122 (Jan 9, 2014 at 17:25)

It is a fact, backed up by scholarly studies, that people who drive BMWs are the least likely people to obey rules of the road
theweek.com/article/index/248281/its-not-your-imagination-bmw-drivers-are-the-biggest-jerks

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Jmc1gear (Jan 9, 2014 at 17:27)

or regularly gets spanked by Yeti riders.

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midbestdj (Jan 9, 2014 at 18:56)

Loll he talks about yeti being "over hyped" yet his profile has like 5 different specialized bikes. I can't think of a more over hyped brand than specialized. Not that their bikes are bad just over rated and over priced. Id take an sb66 over an enduro any day.

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TheMastodon (Jan 9, 2014 at 19:11)

My yeti took me places that ill never forget. Sad im selling the old steed.Yeti also doesnt make any shit bikes unlike a lot of the big companies, specialized, Trek, Giant. And even thogh most BMW owners our douechbags at least BMW make a couple great sports cars unlike most car companies.

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poozank (Jan 9, 2014 at 19:26)

@MTBLegend92 Ridden Yeti, good bikes but very hyped and the people who ride them usually fit a certain profile. Not to mention for the part spec they are very pricy.

@midbestdj I can ride a new Specialized for a few months then sell it, I don't go around being a specialized fan boy but the brand recognition and price point allows me to switch bikes often something that would be much more difficult with a yeti

@TheMastodon Im not saying yeti makes lousy bikes im saying there is a lot of hype especially from the users who more often than not exude the cycling elitism often found in road riding. I mentioned BMW because I thought people could relate to that analogy: quality vehicles but less than desirable consumers more so than other brands

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TheMastodon (Jan 9, 2014 at 19:37)

Look at the size of Yeti compared to specialized. They have to charge more money for their bikes to make profit. But I do agree a lot of people who ride them are dicks.

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midbestdj (Jan 9, 2014 at 19:53)

I don't really think they charge more. Tell me if I'm wrong but isn't the yeti sb66 enduro level build approximately the same price as a specialized enduro comp? And the sb66 has kashimsa, and a higher end shimano drive train

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poozank (Jan 9, 2014 at 21:03) (Below Threshold)

About 3400 for Enduro Comp MSRP I seriously doubt you can find a kashima Yeti for that price unless it is used

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midbestdj (Jan 9, 2014 at 21:11)

I'm seeing new sb66 enduro builds on competitive cyclist for around $2600...

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poozank (Jan 9, 2014 at 21:35) (Below Threshold)

Yeah one bike in stock an XL frame and its end of season for a bike that will likely be dropped next season. Certainly not a real representation of Yeti cost.

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midbestdj (Jan 9, 2014 at 21:38)

Msrp is still 3600 with kashimsa. I'm not saying specialized sucks I'm merely proving my point about the price. I'd ride either one if I had the money. Not trying to start anything.

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poozank (Jan 9, 2014 at 23:09) (Below Threshold)

How dare you start something, I'm calling the internet police. But seriously you have a good point.

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bryantaber (Jan 10, 2014 at 6:14)

There might be a lot of hype in Colorado where Yeti is based. However, the amount of Yeti riders in the Northeast are few and far between. It's all about Specialized, Trek and Santa Cruz here.

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ReformedRoadie (Jan 10, 2014 at 6:49)

Please do not lump us SC riders in with Trek and SpecialEd.

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lalodh (Jan 10, 2014 at 7:35)

CONGRATULATIONS HANNAH now you have the BEST bike EVER.....YETI !!!!!! What a way to start the year

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sdiz (Jan 10, 2014 at 8:07)

They are all sick bikes. I ride a specialized status and a diamondback mission, my sisters bf rides a sb66, one of my buddies rides a nomad c with stupid good spec, one rides an Enduro, another rides a glory and a trance, and another rides a Scott genius. They are all fantastic bikes in their own right, excelling at different things. Last time I checked, the price on them is not so far off from each other, with the exception of the nomad c, and the maintainance and upkeep has all been about the same. I'm just saying....

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bryantaber (Jan 10, 2014 at 11:53)

I might add that I ride a Session 88 and a Giant Reign for trails. I love both of them. (esp the Trek!!!) My buddy rides an Enduro and he's pretty f*cking fast on it. For trail/am frames it's all about linkage and suspension for me and how well a bike pedals. I just don't consider single pivots frames for trail riding anymore.

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Bikemo (Jan 10, 2014 at 13:47)

Ride like a pro do you poozank!!!

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ragenlumpie (Jan 11, 2014 at 0:05)

Amen bro. amen

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gnarbar (Jan 13, 2014 at 15:16)

@lukechadwick - the 303wc is stunning - rides great and the rail system/vertical wheel path is very impressive. loving mine so far

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arna86 (Jan 15, 2014 at 19:02)

Wow poozank...those are pretty scathingly broad judgements you've made there.....I drive a BMW - does that make me a "less than desirable consumer"?

Bikes, cars, anything - it's all down to personal choice. I'm sure most Yeti owners are really happy with their bikes (as with BMW drivers); why can't you just be happy for them? It's one thing criticising a brand, it's another thing insulting people who buy them because you personally don't like the product....

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poozank (Jan 15, 2014 at 20:30)

Way to grave dig, Also you read my posts wrong the bikes are good the people who buy them are often elitist. Yeti is based here in Colorado and there is a attitude of veiled superiority among those who ride them. If anything its a loud minority of yeti owners but it is definitely a stigma associated with the brand. I'm not the only one who thinks that either.

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arna86 (Jan 16, 2014 at 16:27)

Maybe in Colorado, where you are (fair enough - I don't live there so I couldn't say otherwise really) but I've come across plenty of yeti riders, who I personally don't feel deserve to be stigmatised with your sweeping judgement. In fact, I can't remember a single one of them being anything other than....well, pleasant really....?

Also FWIW - I didn't misread your comment, nor did I imply that you thought they were bad products. You mentioned that they were over hyped - by logical deduction, I'd say it's a fair assumption to make that you don't particularly like the product? That doesn't imply that you think Yeti produce bad products at all. If my assumption is incorrect though which being an assumption, it could be....then that's fair enough

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marshall1234 (Jan 9, 2014 at 13:58)

You mean youre allowed to race enduro with 26" wheels, I thought they had to be 650B to be classed as Enduro these days..

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jlevandoski (Jan 9, 2014 at 17:57)

Or on a 29er as some trends would make you think

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ChrisBozman (Jan 9, 2014 at 22:17)

The top 2 men at the EWS were on 26" wheels..... Just saying. 26 is still alive and well.

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jlevandoski (Jan 9, 2014 at 22:24)

If you go with Specialized, you get a choice...but why would you go with Specialized?

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clasr5 (Jan 20, 2015 at 13:31)

aaaaaaaand (drumroll) she is now with Specialized!

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wbrougier (Jan 9, 2014 at 13:56)

Long live the SB66, please don't get rid of it yeti

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m1neral (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:16)

I love my 66c, but the 66 is gone.
forums.mtbr.com/yeti/no-more-66-yeti-892394.html

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elscotto FL (Jan 9, 2014 at 15:52)

I find that very hard to believe, considering Jared rode the 66 all of last season and Hannah has clearly just signed up on a 66 for this season. Why would they promote a bike that they're stopping production of? Unless they're just not selling enough 66s because consumers have gone for 650 or 29, despite what the pros ride. Be interested to hear more.

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elscotto FL (Jan 9, 2014 at 16:04)

Sorry, just read the entire article, including the posts from John at Yeti. The power of trends eh?

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ambatt (Jan 9, 2014 at 22:14)

That's heartbreaking.

Love the 66.

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heyjohnp FL (Jan 10, 2014 at 5:12)

Tell your shops you want 26ers, and the industry will gladly make them. In our pre-season bookings, the SB66 (our only 26er) constituted less than 1% of our orders from shops. This, despite it being our most popular bike BY FAR over the last 3 years. Demand drives supply.

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ReformedRoadie (Jan 10, 2014 at 6:52)

I have faith that Yeti will produce a suitable replacement, which the SB75 is not. Wait for the SB76c.

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epsteinisalive (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:52)

I'd add Hannah Barnes to my team.

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MangoSentinel (Jan 10, 2014 at 9:53) (Below Threshold)

... and by team I mean 'dick'.

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gordonwilson (Jan 10, 2014 at 11:15)

too far lad.

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epsteinisalive (Jan 10, 2014 at 11:25)

much, much too far

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KeithNMBC (Jan 9, 2014 at 23:19)

About time someone congratulated Hanna instead of all the other waffle, congratulations Hannah, Well deserved!!

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ambatt (Jan 9, 2014 at 20:59)

It's pretty darn rad to see some of these amazing women get the sponsorship support and corporate love they need so they can keep spreading the stoke. Keep rocking, Hannah. Cheering for you from this side of the pond!!!

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sammybikes916 (Jan 9, 2014 at 13:56)

What a killer sponsor list!

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OZBen (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:28)

2014 version of the SB66 has just been released so don't think that Yeti is stopping the SB66 at least until 2015! Great sponsorship for her! I can already see lots of gril asking for that pink version of the bike.

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kavika (Jan 9, 2014 at 23:33)

Yeti have already confirmed production is coming to an end of the 66, unless there is a increase in interest

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m1neral (Jan 10, 2014 at 6:33)

See if you can find a 2014 66. They've been essentially pulled. Read the thread above. :-(

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ad15 (Jan 11, 2014 at 1:55)

@m1neral They have not been pulled, there are plenty of them about.

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stab0905 (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:01)

I feel sad for Orange Cycle ! She was just perfect riding on her Five ! Pretty sure she will be amazing on the SB too, but it's not the same !

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ReformedRoadie (Jan 10, 2014 at 6:53)

Joe left Orange for a mail-order brand. It will all work out fine.

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brettshelfer-photo (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:31)

What a set up!! Trs+wheelset 26"" keeping it going!!, suspension!!, what a machine!!, then there's Lil miss Barnes such a beautiful Lil lady passionate about the sport, epic adventures etc, that's what mountain biking is all about epic days shredding the trails!! Couldn't think of a better icon you go go girl!! Oh yeah and she is mega hot!! Soz Joe ;-)

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zojdson (Jan 10, 2014 at 0:37)

whats all that BMW and bike-spec talk? you guys serious? I was totally expecting the usual "marry me!" posts..
anyway GO HANNAH!

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WAKIdesigns (Jan 10, 2014 at 0:47)

I thought Yeti was like Porsche or Lambo. Specialized is like BMW - Cocky, mass produced car. Trek is like Mercedes, they have so much senior beige and retired bronze on them.

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ReformedRoadie (Jan 10, 2014 at 7:53)

What? My point was that the unique suspension designs, and to some extent carbon hardtail tube shapes, prohibit riders from continuing to use the same frame they were comfortable on with a new team paint job.
While you can get used to a bike, you may never get as comfortable on it as you'd like. If you switch brands that have radically different geometries, you could end up with a major compromise.

And most importantly - PLEASE tell us what riding is about!

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cycad (Jan 11, 2014 at 6:31)

I wanted to buy a SB66c frame. Call up a local Yeti sole distributor and they quoted me $3300 over the phone. When i went down to the bike shop, they quoted me $3700+. WTF? Aren't their price fixed? And the tone wasn't friendly at all. Worst still, they only got ONE Yeti SB95 frame displayed. 90% of their frames/bikes display were of another major bike brand. Such a shame. I really like the SB66c.

Now my $$ is going to Evil's Uprising.

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Kieran-Young (Jan 15, 2014 at 12:56)

I rode a sb66 at a demo day last year and seriously I am not lying here, but once you've ridden one. You truly understand what the media "hype" surrounding the sb is about. Such an amazing bike, I hope one day I could afford one though haha. It's hard to describe but the bike just has character to it. That signature ride.

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peelman (Jan 15, 2014 at 15:01)

I can't believe people actually think pro riders swap manufacturers because of how good they thinks the bikes are....

Nope!
Give y'all a clue....(Bread, wonga, folding, wedge, dough, Big ones, coin, loot, moolah, Shekels, beer tokens, boodle, cash, brass, bunce, cabbage, dosh, greens, lolly, readies, spondulicks,)

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mde911 (Jan 10, 2014 at 11:40)

I ride an SB66 carbon, love it but ultimately I just like being on two wheels. Something a lot of people on here seem to forget.

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radog (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:39)

Good news - love the pink decals!

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radog (Jan 9, 2014 at 15:51)

You heard it on pinkbike ...

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julesyeti66 (Jan 10, 2014 at 3:37)

Actually, there was a notification on yetifan about a week ago...

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brownie75 (Jan 9, 2014 at 23:35)

Good move I think orange don't seem to be progressing with there frames.

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Goatryder (Jan 10, 2014 at 1:07)

Back to the OCD topic and I hate to be a spelling nazi.....but it's "their", not "there".

Please don't hate me, but the OCD really kicks in on that one.

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TheMastodon (Jan 10, 2014 at 14:27)

I don't get the sb75 the 66 is more agile and plows through rough stuff better and the 29 is more efficient. I really don't see the need for a 75 yeti just following trends.

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Alistair96 (Jan 10, 2014 at 3:39)

And then orange had no one!!! Hope they sign someone!

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sinner (Jan 10, 2014 at 5:23)

Guy Martin?

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ReformedRoadie (Jan 10, 2014 at 6:56)

They'll need to include a link to google translater for the marketing videos.

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Alistair96 (Jan 12, 2014 at 1:25)

Doesn't do any racing though as far as I know?

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sinner (Jan 12, 2014 at 5:36)

He does the 24hr solo stuff on the Hope factory team, think he even podiumed at the world championship

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ragenlumpie (Jan 11, 2014 at 0:08)

Yeti believes in supporting the new budding talented riders ..... Until Specialized / Trek pirates them away.

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jlevandoski (Jan 9, 2014 at 17:58)

That's got to be a LIGHT bike. Lightest crank on the market and a carbon crank. Nice!

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jlevandoski (Jan 9, 2014 at 22:26)

And by carbon crank, I mean frame...

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glenno FL (Jan 9, 2014 at 18:13)

Coming to NZ 2014... Will be looking out for you ! I'll take ya for a spin anytime !

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dglobulator (Jan 10, 2014 at 6:23)

Is Hannah too small for the bigger wheel sizes, or is 26 not dead yet? Who, of any note, do Orange sponsor now?

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fabdemaere (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:14)

A little late there fellaz...

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TJquinn (Jan 9, 2014 at 14:49)

Hey! A pink bike on Pinkbike!

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gordonwilson (Jan 9, 2014 at 18:38)

That is a hot combination!

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JoseBravo (Jan 10, 2014 at 15:09)

as long as they don't go to spec

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kevinthrower (Jan 9, 2014 at 18:55)

good luck this year!

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yeti1871 (Jan 10, 2014 at 1:07)

yes yeti 575's are amazing. got an 09 one in small if anyone want's to buy one !

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brownie75 (Jan 10, 2014 at 6:15)

I'm sorry hahahah.

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rich888 (Jan 10, 2014 at 7:49)

Unlucky should have stayed with orange ive had a Yeti frame warranty Voided because my LBS built it with the wrong tyre size £2k out of pocket

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alacart (Jan 10, 2014 at 3:55)

I love that girl

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sbrdude1 (Jan 9, 2014 at 23:49)

Way better rig than that Orang she used to ride. She must be super short because I thought she was holding an SB95c.

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sbrdude1 (Jan 9, 2014 at 23:50)

orange......

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WAKIdesigns (Jan 10, 2014 at 0:49)

I thought that the kind of people that are worrying about one bike being better than another is people who aren't sponsored... sponsored people rarely complain, even if you talk sincerely with them... they kind of realize, through practice and experience that they themselves are the main component of this game. They are just happy to ride a bike. So... what's wrong with Orange bicycles?

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ReformedRoadie (Jan 10, 2014 at 6:58)

The 'problem' with full suspension bikes and sponsors is that you can't just re-spray and sticker whatever bike you prefer and call it good.

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WAKIdesigns (Jan 10, 2014 at 7:11)

The 'problem' is that rarely realize that we get used to whatever bike we have if we get to ride it for a longer period of time... gear preferences are next to irrelevant. Fabien Barel won in Maribor on spike tyres in almost complete dry and I assure you that you and me wouldn't even get close to match our own time made on Minions or HRs. Nothing is more decissive thant tyres, yet riders on various setups get similar results. Maybe if Gwin wouldn't change all of his sponsors, didn't change his coach as a result and have more time to focus on riding and training, than getting new ones, and fighting with the old ones, we would not be talking about short chainstays on Demo and have ridiculous argumens on weight distribution of which none of us knows sht about. He lost like 10 seconds of his runs in 2013 comparing to 2012 and if someone blames a bike for most of it, he has no idea what so ever what riding is about.