Amir Kabbani Joins GT Wingmen Team for 2014 Riding Season

Feb 4, 2014
by Richard Cunningham  
GT Bicycles announced today that German Slopestyle athlete Amir Kabbani will join the brand’s Wingmen team in 2014. An ideal fit for the team, Kabbani is an extremely well-rounded, world-class rider who competes at the highest level on the FMB World Tour in addition to creating inspiring edits. The veteran rider, Kabbani will be joining some of the most accomplished riders in the industry, Tyler McCaul, Kyle Strait, Hans Rey and Kenny Belaey. Kabbani will be representing GT at key FMB World Tour events along with McCaul and Strait, while participating in select brand media projects.

German Slopestyle athlete Amir Kabbani 2014

bigquotesI'm stoked to be riding with an awesome team and with pro athletes like Kyle, Hans, Tyler, and Kenny. I also can't wait to get on the latest bikes. - Amir Kabbani

For the last three years, Kabbani has hosted his own event – Fade Away Session – with satisfied riders after every competition. He is also coming off a strong 2013 placing 2nd at King of Dirt Riva, 8th at the Bearclaw Invitational, and 9th at the FISE Slopestyle.

As he enters the 2014 season, Kabbani has a number of goals in mind; among them is wrapping up the last of “Into the Woods,” a series of progressive mountain bike videos. Kabbani also plans to make a comeback on the FMB World Tour for the 2014 contest season.

Kabbani will be riding on three models: the LaBomba, the Fury and the Force.

bigquotes Amir is a globally recognized athlete, and we are excited to have him on our team. Having him based in Germany is an added benefit for the brand as well. It will provide us a better opportunity to create consumer interactions in the EU. - Tim Inall, Global General Manager GT Bicycles

For more information, visit GT Bicycles and Amir Kabbani.

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32 Comments
  • 27 0
 Dorel Industries owns both Mongoose and GT so no big move here except from being on a better frame brand...
  • 6 1
 They also own Cannondale, Schwinn and Caloi.
  • 3 2
 Owned a Mongoose once... Never again.
  • 22 0
 If he ever gets his bike... I ordered my GT Fury in November and it still hasn't come... Longest 3 months of my life
  • 1 0
 I hear its going to be June for some models, and late as august for others......this is from a local dealer.......can anyone verify this? I was really hoping to get the frame but I'm not willing to wait that long.
  • 4 0
 Damn man, that sucks! Cant say i have ever been through this but as a fellow mountain biker i can feel your pain. Hopefully you get it soon
  • 5 4
 Hey guys, if GT is taking a long time you can always just pick up my banshee
  • 1 0
 I order a Bike form Specialized last year in October, I didn't get it till April. I feel you pain for sure.
  • 2 0
 davo425, I know waiting is hard an sucks balls hahaha, but it "will" be worth the wait, I gaurenteee!! patience
for the long run,
  • 1 0
 It wouldn't be worth the wait to me if I had to miss any of the biking season
  • 1 0
 Ordered my session last year directly through the Trek rep and it took 6 months to get. I've been waiting on my Ticket S for about 4 months as well...
  • 5 0
 good move, well deserved for a superb rounded rider onto a better all round bike with better reputation in the industry
  • 1 0
 Yeah, it's the ring, not the derailleur. Had a RF NW ring with a non-clutch derailleur for 6 months without a single dropped chain. Including bike park days.
  • 1 0
 Every bike comes from the same factory,just one has a little more R&D into the geometry.the same person that welds a GT is the same person that welds a Mongoos.
  • 2 0
 isn't the force 27.5? that seems kind of big for slopestyle
  • 2 0
 The Distortion is usually what GT riders use for slopestyle...
  • 1 0
 yeah and that was a 26 but they dont make it anymore
  • 2 0
 They still make a 2014 Distortion...but it is not sold in all markets.
  • 1 0
 i'm guessing it'll be a one-off 26" force SS type thing. it's a shame if they stopped making the distortion though. i love mine
  • 1 0
 another DH bike w/o chain guide, seams that chain ring really works!
  • 1 0
 It's got a lot more to do with the clutch derailer than the chain ring..
  • 2 0
 Pinkbike's review for race face's narrow wide said they didn't drop a single chain, with or without a clutch derailer.
  • 1 0
 Yah we still have it here in NZ
  • 1 1
 Good luck! Be sure to check your GT bike for damage before every ride!
  • 1 2
 I never knew pakastani folk could cycle.
  • 1 3
 No mention of the Athertons???
  • 1 0
 This is about the GT freeride team not the factory race team.
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