Brendan Fairclough is one of the fastest downhillers in the world and a regular top 10 rider. At the World Championships in Champéry, he only just missed out on the podium in fourth place. The Englishman has signed a two-year contract with Caluori and will take on the leading role at Scott11. Fairclough was previously under contract with Specialized together with Australian Sam Hill.

There will be noticeable personnel changes at Scott11 for the 2012 season. Romain Paulhan and Noel Niederberger, as well as the former ladies Floriane Pugin and Emilie Siegenthaler will be joining the team. Swiss champion Nick Beer is no longer in the line-up.