George Brannigan Signs With NS Bikes UR Team

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lukemc (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:16)

Awesome George! He's got the skill to podium a W/C just hasn't managed to piece a killer run together yet.

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raybao (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:15)

George finished 2nd at the Hafjell WC some years ago (behind the late Stevie Smith). Lots of injuries for the kid since then, but he's undisputedly one of the Top 4-or-5 fastest guys from New Zealand and definitely a consistent Top-20/30 guy now.

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sprockets (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:44)

We have clearance Clarence! I spy clearance for 29" tire and fresh Rux decals.

Congrats to George on the new team.

SRSuntour (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:48)

Ha! Good Eye Sprockets!

We can't wait for the season to start!

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Ridethatbike (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:35)

Thought it was time to enjoy Brannigans original Queenstown/Motörhead edit once more (one of my all time favorites!), but couldn't find it anymore... somebody got a link maybe?

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vhdh666 (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:47)

you request, we deliver: www.pinkbike.com/video/400828

Ridethatbike (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:59)

@vhdh666: Thanks mate! That puts the widest grin on my face every time I watch it! Just unrivaled!!!

vhdh666 (Jan 25, 2022 at 23:09)

@Ridethatbike: it's only rivaled by this, which is the total opposite: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-LmBGw1f8c

Deep-Friar (Jan 26, 2022 at 8:52)

That video still is mind blowing, seven years later. And also looks like it inspired a whole current generation of NZ shredders.

robito (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:54)

Love my NS dj, but always wondered how the DH bike would do in the WC. I guess we're about to find out.

pbuser2299 (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:59)

Pretty sure they've had a team for a long time, I couldnt tell you who rides for them though?

Sn0rk FL (Jan 25, 2022 at 11:37)

@pbuser2299: Joe Breeden used to until this season and Sick Mick and tracey are both technically still on the team i think.

Saidrick (Jan 25, 2022 at 11:52)

@Sn0rk:

Slawek Lucasik raced for NA before those two on the WC.

robito (Jan 26, 2022 at 5:11)

@Sn0rk: Is there a consensus on the bike? Heard any good or bad reports?

Jrtf (Jan 26, 2022 at 1:23)

Side walls are like tracing paper even the expensive dh casing pressures need to be really high to get any stability at speed.there far to easy to burp and get flats but just my opinion the dh22 from mechlin Is hands down the best tire iv ever run

GeordieNinja FL (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:31)

Great news. Best today actually!

Afterschoolsports (Jan 25, 2022 at 10:16)

I had wondered where he was going to end up after he disappeared from the propain website.

trashpander275 (Jan 26, 2022 at 4:34)

From Propain to NS? Goodbye BMW hello Lada.

EckNZ (Jan 25, 2022 at 10:44)

Can't wait to see what he'll do this year

Timmybike (Jan 25, 2022 at 17:41)

If u stay up on dh racing racers don't race on regular tire knobs they have there mechanic cut them down... stock tire knobs are to big they fold to much and to much play .. anyone that knows anything about racing knows almost all dh racers do this ..

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nolimit (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:16)

Give this man a proper bike

Anyways, glad he found a new spot on a team!

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noodlewitnosteeze FL (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:22)

NS makes proper bikes.

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renaud (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:35)

@Ajorda: Kenda tires tho...

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Bushmaster123 (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:40)

@renaud: Good enough for Kyle Stait, Aaron Gwin, etc.. but not you?

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renaud (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:45)

@Bushmaster123: They get paid. I pay for the product so for my money's worth, Maxxis, Schwalbe or Michelin are going to be better

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CustardCountry (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:46)

@renaud: do they actually use them or are they another team secretly sponsored by Sharpie?

jaydawg69 FL (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:50)

@Bushmaster123: Neko has said in some podcasts that the tires do not work well. They are still a work in process.

Bushmaster123 (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:57)

@jaydawg69: Kyle Stait trusts his life on Hellkats in Rampage. I doubt he would ride them if they didn't work well just for a stupid sponsor obligation that he doesn't need.

Bushmaster123 (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:57)

@renaud: Maybe , all fine choices you listed.

noodlewitnosteeze FL (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:15) (Below Threshold)

@renaud: Kenda Pinner > Assegai

ckcost FL (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:29)

@renaud: This non-maxxis tire thing is just getting silly. Yes, athletes get paid, but you know what is worth even more? Performance and results. Anyone thinking that top level athletes are sacraficing results in the name of a slightly better contract is pretty silly.

Not to mention, Ive got 3 different riding buddies on Assegai's and they are constantly having issues with knobs tearing off. Schwalbe were also notorious for this issue. One of my buddies tried the new michelin tires and wore it out in just over 100 miles. People look the other way with these brands, but any others and the narrative would be "blah brand x sucks, go to maxxis"

CustardCountry (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:34)

@ckcost: I don’t think that’s what’s being said here, it’s more about the fact that all these riders are happy to take the money from the likes of Kenda and schill them to the public while riding something from a completely different brand.

I always felt it lacked a bit of integrity.

vhdh666 (Jan 25, 2022 at 9:48)

@renaud: my bike shop guy is raving about Pirellis lately

jaydawg69 FL (Jan 25, 2022 at 10:56)

@ckcost:the top racers use tires for about 3 miles so longevity isn't a big deal. Your assessment of tires knobs is purely anecdotal as I've never had any problems or any of my mates. Maxxis tire are way overpriced and that's why I'm Specialized tires.

Saidrick (Jan 25, 2022 at 11:58)

@nolimit

What’s your opinion of a proper bike…

The Fuzz has been raced on the WC and the Redbull Rampage for years.

The bike got me thru a week at Whistler with no issues.

TheSlayer99 FL (Jan 25, 2022 at 12:30)

@ckcost: the tires from maxxis and schwalbe blow everything else on the market out of the water in terms of performance and that’s a fact. Why would durability be of any concern to a performance athlete when performance is the name of the game? And why would I as a consumer waste money on tires that I don’t know work or not when I could just go with something proven to perform?

hermes1987 (Jan 25, 2022 at 13:18)

Damn! The worst thing is the fork. A friend used to be sponsored and he was super disappointen with the performance. That's been a while but I guess they haven't got any better. They still don't offer a 29er DH fork and that does tell me a bit about how important that is for them. Poor George!

Getradbro (Jan 25, 2022 at 14:06)

@hermes1987: look at his fork. Its the new 29'er plenty of room for activites.

nismo325 (Jan 25, 2022 at 16:29) (Below Threshold)

@Saidrick: It got you though a whole week at whistler!? OMG I can't believe it could survive that! most bikes crumble within days! and its been raced in world cups?! and rampage?!?! wow must be a proper bike then lol

Saidrick (Jan 25, 2022 at 20:40)

@nismo325:

It’s okay, make fun of others, that will make you feel superior, right?!

Seriously though, go ride your bike.

vhdh666 (Jan 25, 2022 at 23:01)

@hermes1987: why do you guess that they haven't got any better? that's not based on your own experience. they'll progress too, don't you think?

Endurip (Jan 26, 2022 at 12:37)

Why Propain, why?

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Jrtf (Jan 25, 2022 at 13:55)

Maxxis are terrible tyres end of

vhdh666 (Jan 25, 2022 at 23:02)

why's that?

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ompete (Jan 25, 2022 at 8:38)

He best get out of NZ soon, as Ardenes talking about 28 days quarantine apperentley.. that'll screw your season up!!

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FerrisDH (Jan 25, 2022 at 12:08)

Your desire to pick your information out of thin air is some what amazing. Sit down Boris

ompete (Jan 25, 2022 at 12:33)

@FerrisDH: no one mentioned Boris? It was on the mainstream media..sounds like you're brain washed to me

nismo325 (Jan 25, 2022 at 16:37)

@FerrisDH: I mean a few big name athletes out of NZ are talking about leaving due to quarantine rules. I know Israel Adesanya said he won't fight in NZ again. But i guess i can't talk about that because it upsets your fragile feelings lol Its ok just call people names, that will make you feel superior right?

ompete (Jan 25, 2022 at 22:27) (Below Threshold)

@nismo325: Exactly, can't mention anything regarding Covid without someone insulting you..I thought people were meant to come together during Pandemic's, but the elites choose to divide us!