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Gobik Partners With Cannondale Factory Racing

  • Ron 

Gobik officially announces the start of its apparel partnership with Cannondale Factory Racing (CFR), one of the most established, respected and competitive teams in international mountain biking. This agreement marks a strategic milestone for the brand, which will lead the technical and aesthetic development of the team’s official race kit across the world’s most prestigious competitions.

Widely regarded as the strongest American structure in international MTB, CFR competes at the highest level in the WHOOP Mountain Bike World Series, UCI World Cups (XCO and XCC), as well as National and International Championships. Its competitive culture, technical excellence and constant commitment to have positioned the team as a global benchmark in high performance.

Much like the iconic Lefty forks on their Scalpel bikes, CFR challenges convention with a distinctive, ambitious identity. Each season is a clear statement of intent: to fight for the podium at every start line.

A Full Restyling That Elevates Competitive Identity

This season marks a turning point in the team’s visual image. has developed a comprehensive restyling of the official race kit, alongside the renewal of the team logo, delivering greater dynamism, modernity and competitive character.

The new visual identity introduces more intense and vibrant colors, higher contrast and a clear sense of speed and energy. The result is a sharper, more contemporary and instantly recognizable in competition — designed to stand out both in and across global race broadcasts.

Each garment has been engineered to the brand’s highest technical standards, combining advanced textile engineering, precision fit and maximum breathability to meet the demands of elite-level XCO and XCC .

Shared Performance

This partnership strengthens Gobik’s strategic positioning within elite international MTB and consolidates its presence on the world circuit alongside one of the most powerful structures on the calendar.

CFR’s trust in Gobik represents far more than a agreement — it validates the brand’s expertise in innovation, design and performance. This is not simply about dressing a winning team; it is about playing an active role in performance, both on and off the circuit.

The CFR roster features some of the most relevant figures on the international scene:

  • Charlie Aldridge (GBR) – One of Britain’s most consistent XCO talents, recognized for his strong World Cup performances and ability to excel on highly technical courses.
  • Jolanda Neff (SUI) – A global reference in -country, Champion and one of the most charismatic and successful riders on the international circuit.
  • Luca Martin (FRA) – A promising young French rider with strong projection at elite level, known for his explosiveness and constant progression.
  • Cole Punchard (CAN) – One of North America’s emerging talents, competitive and ambitious, with regular presence at international events.
  • Ana Santos (POR) – Part of the new wave of Portuguese MTB, determined and steadily progressing within the international calendar.

An intergenerational combination that blends experience, explosiveness and global ambition.

Official — Now Available

Starting today, the official Cannondale Factory Racing replica collection is available on Gobik’s website in the CX Pro 4.0 and Absolute 7.0 Print models.

The collection brings the same visual identity worn by professional riders to the public, maintaining the highest technical standards and an exclusive design developed for elite competition.

With this launch, Gobik invites the global MTB community to be part of a new competitive era — where innovation, ambition and differentiation set the pace.

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