Bike Teams transfers 2012????

[Michele]

Colnago was said to be willing to pay Pozzato's salary if he was gonna join Europcar so I guess so.

I think Rolland probably is referring to any new Colnago TT frame as their model hasnt been updated from many years.

 

[The Amateur]

Does anyone know what SBS are going to be riding next year?

As far as I remember they made a 3-year deal in 2008 (that is riding Specialized in 09, 10 and 11): http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/saxo-bank-to-ride-specialized-in-2009-1. I don't remember any renewal of the deal.

- The Amateur

 

[luckyboy]

Pretty sure it's going to be Specialized with Contador there unless someone else knows different.

 

[Cimber]

Does anyone know what SBS are going to be riding next year?

As far as I remember they made a 3-year deal in 2008 (that is riding Specialized in 09, 10 and 11): http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/saxo-bank-to-ride-specialized-in-2009-1. I don't remember any renewal of the deal.

- The Amateur

As long as Contador is onthe team I am pretty sure it will be Specialized

 

[Michele]

Isnt Contador in USA nowdays for Specialized events?

 

[oboy77]

Canyon

Any news about the future of Canyon bikes in pro cycling? There was a rumor about Katusha changing bikes for 2012 again. After recent announcement of Zabel and Michael Rich joining the Katusha staff it seems possible. Both are known for close cooperation with Canyon.

 

[CobbleStoner]

it will be interesting to see what BMC does with Gilberts bike next year. Boonen's Merckx 2 years ago was the best looking national champion bike ever and DeVolder's Specialized wasn't much last year so I hope BMC can live up to the tradition.
nice to see Felt back in the peloton with 1T4i, good looking rig and kit

 

[pastronef]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/pan-american-games-road-cycling-2011/road-races/photos/194865


notice the quick step bbb helmet BUT the Sram brake levers


he's going back to the United HealthCare team for 2012, maybe he's already using their bikes

 

[Michele]

Couldn't find any better pic; doesnt look like an Eddy Merckx nor a Boardman so my bet is on a borrowed/personal bike.

 

[El Pistolero]

it will be interesting to see what BMC does with Gilberts bike next year. Boonen's Merckx 2 years ago was the best looking national champion bike ever and DeVolder's Specialized wasn't much last year so I hope BMC can live up to the tradition.
nice to see Felt back in the peloton with 1T4i, good looking rig and kit

Phil has no taste, he'll come up with something ugly

 

[unsheath]

The paint on that Felt is a Cervelo r5 rip off

 

[pastronef]

from the veloptimal forum

BMC roulera encore en Shimano (groupes uniquement) mais achètent ses groupes.

Cofidis repasse en Shimano (groupes uniquement) et achètera aussi.

A priori une autre équipe Pro Tour devrait aussi acheter son matos pour 2012, mais rien de signé encore.

Sky passe chez Pro en 2012



BMC will use shimano group in 2012 again and will buy the groups

cofidis back to shimano, and they buy them too (cofidis did 2009 campy, 2010 shimano, 2011 campy, 2012 shimano)

it seems like a pro Tour team will buy their bikes for 2012

SKY from Deda to Pro in 2012

 

[Michele]

According to Gazzetta Focus offered 1.5 million euro to Farnese Vini for become their frame sponsor but Scinto would prefer to stay with Cipollini (which offer "only" 600.000euro).

NB: one of the many troubles Pozzato got this season with Katusha were the Focus bikes as well.

 

[oboy77]

Found this...

"Zabel, 41, is a six-time winner of the sprinters' green jersey at the Tour de France and in recent years been mentoring Britain's Mark Cavendish at the HTC-Highroad team. He has also been working with Canyon Bicycles who have replaced Focus as the team's bike sponsor."

http://www.roadbikeaction.com/Latest-News/content/69/4865/Friere-and-Zabel-Moves-To-Katusha.html

Still no official confirmation

 

[pastronef]

Focus will have to find a Pro Tour team

Astana anyone?

 

[pastronef]

cofidis with mavic helmets

Cofidis roulera avec des casques Mavic en 2012.

from the Veloptimal forum

http://veloptimal.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10882&start=6270

 

[Fus087]

According to Gazzetta Focus offered 1.5 million euro to Farnese Vini for become their frame sponsor but Scinto would prefer to stay with Cipollini (which offer "only" 600.000euro).

NB: one of the many troubles Pozzato got this season with Katusha were the Focus bikes as well.

If people voluntarily turn down 900.000 € just to not have to ride your bikes, you should maybe think about what's wrong.

 

[pastronef]

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicy...cycling-team-scott-foil/chelsea/vic/102003561

Green Edge Foil already for sale

the team version should have durace ace Di2

 

[pastronef]

FROM THE WEIGHTWEENIES FORUM

"From twitter from a reporter at the Campy WPS presentation:

Just four WT teams to use Campagnolo in 2012.. Lotto, Movistar, Lampre and Europcar. Only Lotto and Movistar get full EPS treatment.


Cunego, Scarponi, Voeckler and Rolland will also ride EPS, with their rest of team on mechanical."



just 4 teams is not much

 

[Michele]

By hearing what some pros had to say about recent 11 speed (mechanic one), I think they are more than lucky to have 4 teams.

 

[Michielveedeebee]

By hearing what some pros had to say about recent 11 speed (mechanic one), I think they are more than lucky to have 4 teams.

Was it bad ?

 

[filipo]

FROM THE WEIGHTWEENIES FORUM

"From twitter from a reporter at the Campy WPS presentation:

Just four WT teams to use Campagnolo in 2012.. Lotto, Movistar, Lampre and Europcar. Only Lotto and Movistar get full EPS treatment.


Cunego, Scarponi, Voeckler and Rolland will also ride EPS, with their rest of team on mechanical."



just 4 teams is not much

It's not that different than last year, is it? The only real exception is Quick Step. Dunno if Specialized's association with Sram will carry through to the OPQS sponsorship.

 

[pastronef]

It's not that different than last year, is it? The only real exception is Quick Step. Dunno if Specialized's association with Sram will carry through to the OPQS sponsorship.

this year they also had Omega with Gilbert that saved their season

 

[Michele]

Was it bad ?

I heard of Lampre guys begging on their knees the team management to have at least for training the old trusty 10speed groupset (mainly cause the 11speed shifters would break too often).

 

[pastronef]

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...90006209014.379663.39631984013&type=3&theater


team GARMIN back to SHIMANO for 2012

i guess they'll keep mavic as well