Phil Gaimon doesn’t mince words about, well, anything, really. But in his latest YouTube video, it’s the modern road bike market that gets the full Gaimon treatment as he announces his new brand partners for 2026. And with it, a bit of a surprise. The former Garmin-Sharp rider won’t be riding a Factor bike this season, but instead a selection of frames from the wallet-friendly Arizona brand, State Bicycle Company.
The decision wasn’t made for lack of options, either. Gaimon explains that while he had interest from "a ton of major bike brands," none of them ultimately stood out.
