Bert
07/25/2025 (Fri) 09:36
No.31158
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>If Evenepoel moves to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, where Specialized is already the bike sponsor, there's talk of the American bike brand terminating its contract with the Belgian team until 2027. For the time being, Soudal Quick-Step still assumes Specialized will stay. This is also being marketed to the riders joining the team in 2026. It's certain that CEO Jurgen Foré won't agree to Evenepoel's departure if it means he'll be left without a good bike sponsor.
>Scott's name has been around for a while. That brand currently sponsors Team Q36.5. The owner of the clothing brand Q36.5 is also the owner of Pinarello, whose contract with Ineos-Grenadiers expires after this season. With Dave Brailsford's return to the management of Ineos-Grenadiers, extending the partnership with Pinarello suddenly seems a viable option. So what will Scott do?
>With the Taiwanese Merida, one of the world's largest bicycle brands is becoming available. According to our information, Bahrain-Victorious will be riding Bianchi in 2026, rather than Merida. Will Merida join the fray and help resolve the issue? A small detail: Merida owns 35 percent of Specialized's shares.
>If Evenepoel moves to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, where Specialized is already the bike sponsor, there's talk of the American bike brand terminating its contract with the Belgian team until 2027. For the time being, Soudal Quick-Step still assumes Specialized will stay. This is also being marketed to the riders joining the team in 2026. It's certain that CEO Jurgen Foré won't agree to Evenepoel's departure if it means he'll be left without a good bike sponsor.
>Scott's name has been around for a while. That brand currently sponsors Team Q36.5. The owner of the clothing brand Q36.5 is also the owner of Pinarello, whose contract with Ineos-Grenadiers expires after this season. With Dave Brailsford's return to the management of Ineos-Grenadiers, extending the partnership with Pinarello suddenly seems a viable option. So what will Scott do?
>With the Taiwanese Merida, one of the world's largest bicycle brands is becoming available. According to our information, Bahrain-Victorious will be riding Bianchi in 2026, rather than Merida. Will Merida join the fray and help resolve the issue? A small detail: Merida owns 35 percent of Specialized's shares.