O'Neal Officially Welcomes Greg Minnaar

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NoahColorado (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:03)

His shins healed nicely from the last pic....

Andy17 (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:31)

Great spot!

lewisstp (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:59)

really didnt see this coming!!!!!! such an ace rider! good luck

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KennyKillsIt (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:35)

ironically he wasn't wearing any knee protection in the vid

nouser (Dec 27, 2011 at 13:52)

He's already starting to not like the O'Neill stuff.....

KennyKillsIt (Dec 27, 2011 at 14:53)

Lol I thought the same!

Jacko6793 (Dec 27, 2011 at 15:09)

its the same picture as before just photoshopped if you put them side by side youll beleive me

joaopena (Dec 27, 2011 at 15:29)

still prefering alpinestares dude !

KennyKillsIt (Dec 27, 2011 at 15:32)

Same bro! I ride Astars any day

paulwootton77 (Dec 27, 2011 at 16:05)

the 5.10 logos are also gone on the other pictures www.pinkbike.com/photo/7510101

as if they thought that would fool us!

KennyKillsIt (Dec 27, 2011 at 16:13)

you rguys

bearbundy (Dec 27, 2011 at 17:01)

alpinestars are heaps better, but errrrr didnt he say that he's working on his own line of protective gear maybe thats why no shin pads. when you watch a video u should listen to what the mans got to say.

nouser (Dec 27, 2011 at 22:32)

Are those new 5.10 minaar shoes i see?

Jacko6793 (Dec 28, 2011 at 2:51)

good spot paulwooton

duncanp (Dec 28, 2011 at 3:30)

The shoes are 5.10 Scofflaws

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Idaho (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:51)

Odd how his promo video doesn't show him wearing the knee pads at all. He is only wearing them in the cover photo.

GingaCal (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:59)

I knew he would keep his OGK sponsorship! Good move though, I hope they can come up with some cool Mountain Bike specific gear.

epavichthesavage (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:50)

Just like Velma from Scooby doo, I knew it all along

Elspecialized (Dec 27, 2011 at 16:13)

I see he was riding Hummingbird trail in Simi Valley. Fun trail but not not worthy of Gregs skills...

ldhbaker FL (Dec 27, 2011 at 14:58)

"Wild speculation"... sure. I get promotion and all, but that seems a little over-the-top. I'm happy for O'neal, though. It'll be good for them to get a top rider on their roster.

skizofreniamag (Dec 27, 2011 at 14:35)

new 5.10 minnar in the photo?? in the video the existent minnar but those in the photo look more casual

neimbc (Dec 27, 2011 at 15:36)

I hope he never needs to make use of the protective stuff much! Three years now playing brides maid on the WC - '12 for the cake!

socalshreder (Dec 27, 2011 at 20:00)

It annoys me he wasnt wearing knee pads. I heard Mr. Minnaar is really good on an dualsport moto.

skizofreniamag (Dec 27, 2011 at 14:36)

new 5.10 minnar in the photo?? in the video the existent minnar but those in the photo look more casual

tavaenga (Dec 27, 2011 at 22:21)

they look like the new five ten scofflaw... fiveten.com/products/footwear-detail/10923-scofflaw

yeahbro (Dec 27, 2011 at 8:56)

knew it!

wjgillis (Dec 27, 2011 at 11:57)

what'd I tell yah!? But anyways, congrats Mr. Minnaar!

brucemacd (Dec 27, 2011 at 13:09)

Awesome, can't wait to see him at Fort Bill next year with his new gear on.

mcarswell (Dec 27, 2011 at 17:02)

called it where do i pick up
my gloves ??

blowmyfuse (Dec 28, 2011 at 12:07)

None of that kit or those pads are on the US site. Is there an Oneal Europe thing?

Oscarmonk (Dec 30, 2011 at 2:57)

anyone else know that santacruz syndicate are on fox shox and shimano next year?

DHONA4DAY (Dec 27, 2011 at 12:54)

I noticed that his shins are healed up. Photoshop?

surgesunday (Dec 27, 2011 at 13:50)

What happen to his shins?

machaut FL (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:41)

I guess AlpineStars has room for one more guy. Hint hint nudge nudge guys

bebemonk4ever (Dec 27, 2011 at 11:38)

well didnt see that coming...

freerideglory (Dec 27, 2011 at 12:41)

When will the winner be announced?

mr-sick-malad (Dec 27, 2011 at 14:05)

when do i get my gloves

marlon-d (Dec 27, 2011 at 23:03)

Too well kept looking. he needs to grease up again.

beeboo (Dec 27, 2011 at 23:48)

I did not see this coming!

IllestT (Dec 28, 2011 at 8:15)

I hope his signature kit/protection has better designs that the O'Neal/Gracia stuff. That stuff is NASTY

PatMan69 (Dec 29, 2011 at 8:41)

Ok O'Neal hand over my new gloves

lanes (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:46)

Called it!

jdotr (Dec 27, 2011 at 8:55)

good move i reckon!

meathooker (Dec 27, 2011 at 8:56)

yes it is!

qman11 (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:10)

well that'll be sick!

bigbluebike FL (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:36)

That kit looks awesome!

Oscarmonk (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:35)

BarmyBikerJoe (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:51)

didn't expect that

jmc361 (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:57)

Hummingbird?

Gibbons757 (Dec 27, 2011 at 11:50)

If you mean the trail, I was thinking the same trail cause it is so familiar looking

Broso FL (Dec 27, 2011 at 15:48)

Looks like Simi to me...Guessing that's where the O'Niel HQ is.

qwiksand99 (Dec 27, 2011 at 23:51)

yeah the HQ is right off of First St,

voltagerider (Dec 27, 2011 at 12:39)

sick colors

nouser (Dec 27, 2011 at 16:59)

Wow !!!!!! Sick !

Bikerhasi FL (Jan 2, 2012 at 13:15)

That Kit looks ugly

pinner15 (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:02)

well good sponswrer

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samgladstone169 (Dec 28, 2011 at 6:22)

WHAT ????? i cant believe he's riding for oneal they make the worst kits ever?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Protour (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:12)

So he is still on the Syndicate team, but with a different appraisal sponsor than the rest of the team?

Will anyone win a World Cup this year race besides him and AG? Maybe Gee A, maybe Danny will win one, that might be it. Pretty tough to win without clips these days, though if someone was to win on flats, I'd guess Brosnan, Brook or Bren-dawg.

dingus (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:23)

The Syndicate don't have a team wide clothing or protection sponsor like most other teams, each rider is able to hook up with whatever brands they like.
As far as I am aware Peaty is Royal/661/Troy Lee/Smith/5Ten, Bryceland is Fox Head/Nike 6.0/Smith and now
Minnaar is now O'Neal/Kabuto/Oakley/5Ten.

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p-romano (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:23)

I'm sorry but you just said 5 stupid things and I'm gonna clear it up for you. 1. The syndicate riders have always had different apparel sponsors 2. Anyone can win World Cups next year 3. The World Cup winning thing was random 4. People win on clips and flats just as easy, its just riding style 5. Brosnan rides clips

ironhorse413 (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:24)

apart from brosnan rides clips

Sjones2526 (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:25)

Don't put Sam in the trophy cabinet yet. He's still got many years of shredding to go

freeridemanic (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:01)

that video was sick!