That is quite a good move on both sides. Jan is probably retiring this year and Sam is a natural replacement.

Not the last big-name addition to the Canyon roster for 2023 either

I was hoping he would have stayed with the trek. Just because I like the look better. It might be the odd line created by the upper black painted area. But, I get that these guys gotta go where they get the most benefit for themselves. I know most of us have dreamed or still do of being a pro one day (not in my cards), but it has got to be one of the most demanding jobs physically for a professional with little payout.

Directly with a special adapter for longer reach, and more angled extensions (my main complaints on many of the newer bikes...)

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Noticed it too. I have the radsport adapter for higher angle on mine and love it.

Ah, crap! Now I have coffee all over my iPad screen.

I didn’t mean he is a natural replacement for the GOAT. I meant he is a natural replacement as a European and popular following.

Indeedy!

When is she getting announced?

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Of the top ranked #10 I assume Gentle is staying with Felt. Both Sodaro and Matthews have been great 'finds'/athletes for BMCProTri for 4/3 years but both have said 'good bye and thank you'. Philipp is the sole Canyon rep in the WPRO top 10.

Gentle's on Scott, no?

I think Emma Pallant is announcing her new bike sponsor tomorrow as well.

Wasn’t Sam on a Canyon before he rode the TREK?

Not sure if it was right before, but he was riding an S-Works recently too.

Yes, Scott I believe (Felt was 2021 IIRC).

She is on a Scott but when she made the announcement she said she would be riding it for the 2022 season. Perhaps that has changed into a longer term agreement since then?

It’s going to be very interesting to see how he does with Canyon this year. Can he pull the fastest bike split again at WC in Nice?

I was expecting her (and Sam) to announce first week of Jan, since I presume that's when their sponsorship starts. Is it delayed to create more media material first?

is she joining the Blu train?

Ashleigh is on Scott for 2023, we'll actually be in the wind tunnel with her new bike next week.

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This seems like a pretty good move by both IMO. Canyon gets an actual podium contender at races on their bike and I'm sure Sam gets a nice payday too.

I know Sam said almost every bike brand made him an offer after Kona, so hopefully he got himself a good deal (and he's got a decent bike there).

I’m cautious that that kona performance may be an outlier for him - people say it’s his coming of age race. That he is on the up…. Call me a pessimist but I think there is a chance it was just one hell of a good race and not a sign of where he is heading. I’m probably wrong, however he is laughing with what he now gets from it.