TEAMROBOT
Lives in:
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Member Since:
9/2/2009
Recent Activity
All
El Spruce-ador Liked a comment about video Best MTB Gear of 2020 - Vital MTB Staff Picks
11/8/2020 5:21pm
C'mon, that might provide valuable information and could be devoid of the "free stuff shipped to us-itus" that often inflates reviews. It would also eliminate the possibility of the mfg sending "special" product that they have taken apart and given the factory treatment before sending so it doesn't shit the bed on day one like the true consumer experiences. You crazy....
This video has 8 comments.
coregrind Liked a comment about bike check Trek Fuel EX Cane Creek Coil
11/8/2020 4:33pm
This one was assembled in WI through Project One, even though it was initially just a stock 9.8 XT. The turnaround at the time of order was 45 days instead of 6+ months.
This bike check has 13 comments.
TEAMROBOT Added a comment about video Jesse Melamed Just Shut Down the How-To-Ride-a-Trail Video Format
11/8/2020 4:31pm
Agreed. Pretty talented cyclist. What I heard was "Do this impossible line, then set up wide for that impossible line, then square off this turn so you can get into this other unrideable off-camber root section..."
Votes:
This video has 7 comments.
TEAMROBOT Added a comment about video Best MTB Gear of 2020 - Vital MTB Staff Picks
11/8/2020 2:29pm
"'Exciting' stuff doesn't always land in our office for product testing." I wonder if, and I'm just spitballing here, you could maybe reach out to manufacturers of exciting new products and ask them for test products instead of just waiting to see who ships something to you. Now that we're brainstorming, even if manufacturers didn't want to send you a product for free, I guess you even buy it to test. Crazy ideas, I know.
Votes:
This video has 8 comments.
chyu Liked a comment about Blog Post A 5-Foot 7-inch Rider on a 29er DH Bike - What Does Remy Metailler Think?
11/5/2020 11:28am
Remy is good in making sponsors happy.
This blog post has 19 comments.
“I haven’t broken a spoke in at least 6 years, don’t tend to damage tires, and only dent rims when I tell myself ‘That rear tire feels a little low, I should probably air up after this run.’” If I was interviewing someone to test an Enduro/DH wheel for me and they uttered that sentence, I would put down their resume, begin politely wrapping up the interview, and tell them on the way out the door what a pleasure it was talking with them.
This product review has 1 comment.
TEAMROBOT Added a comment about video Jack Moir's Metal Monday Mayhem is Just What We Needed
11/3/2020 8:56am
Talented cyclist
Votes:
This video has 2 comments.
travis_the_tailor Liked a comment about video Who is NF? Get a Look at Who Is Behind the Brand and What Drives Them
11/3/2020 8:32am
Glad you love em, if we ever start to make overseas the price would come down, but.....
This video has 15 comments.
jeff.brines Liked a comment about Press Release Be a Part of Atherton Bikes: Exclusive Crowdfunding Round for MTB Enthusiasts
11/2/2020 8:03pm
If you bake in all costs (running a team, paying salaries - which I assume they are - materials etc.) I see no way they make any money on a frame.
This press release has 10 comments.
harorider13 Liked a comment about Press Release Be a Part of Atherton Bikes: Exclusive Crowdfunding Round for MTB Enthusiasts
11/2/2020 8:03pm
Honestly, the bikes look fantastic
This press release has 10 comments.
FreeForAll Liked a comment about Press Release Be a Part of Atherton Bikes: Exclusive Crowdfunding Round for MTB Enthusiasts
11/2/2020 8:03pm
It takes 16 hours for their machine to make a single set of lugs. Their margins are definitely thin. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re losing money on every frame at their current scale.
This press release has 10 comments.
jeff.brines Liked a comment about Press Release Be a Part of Atherton Bikes: Exclusive Crowdfunding Round for MTB Enthusiasts
11/2/2020 8:03pm
So that is 2500 frames per year if sales are linear, which I'm sure they will not be. Likely something like 500, 2500, 4000. I won't discount cash flows, because I don't need eyes to totally glaze over here (plus have no idea how cash flows would work for this round), but we can do some simple math... Lets assume, all in, they are making $1200 per frame. This is all hard and soft costs baked in, and an average across all years. That means they need to move 580 frames to recoup this $700K. So maybe the investment is...
This press release has 10 comments.
thejake Liked a comment about Press Release Be a Part of Atherton Bikes: Exclusive Crowdfunding Round for MTB Enthusiasts
11/2/2020 8:02pm
With in that time. High end frames commonly retail for $3000. If they sell 7500 frames at $3000 each that is $22.5 million. Obviously there are lots of cost associated but they only need about $95 from each frame to pay that $700k back.
This press release has 10 comments.
jeff.brines Liked a comment about Press Release Be a Part of Atherton Bikes: Exclusive Crowdfunding Round for MTB Enthusiasts
11/2/2020 8:01pm
So wait, they are turning to the public to try and raise money via issuance of shares? SKETCHY. No prospectus. No income statement. No balance sheet. If it were really an attractive investment some PE firm would have jumped on it. This has all the feelings of a last ditch effort to raise the money they need by swindling the public to be a part of something "disruptive". If I am wrong, they'd be more transparent. Here is my guess: The initial angel investor essentially ran a team for a few years. All money was into getting to races, paying...
This press release has 10 comments.
Blake_Motley Liked a comment about News Story FINAL RACE RESULTS - Lousa UCI Mountain Bike World Cup DH #2
11/2/2020 10:53am
Adam Brayton is like 32
This news story has 7 comments.
BetterRide.net Liked a comment about News Story FINAL RACE RESULTS - Lousa UCI Mountain Bike World Cup DH #2
11/2/2020 10:53am
Loic's interview was most excellent! Love hearing the respect he has for Minnaar, especially how f×+king pissed he is when Greg beats him!
This news story has 7 comments.
RaceOnly Springs Liked a comment about video VITAL RAW - Lousa, Portugal World Cup DH Full Attack!
10/30/2020 9:37am
Lousa RAW everyday till Sunday, Christmas has come early..
This video has 3 comments.
TEAMROBOT Added a reply to Best Or Worst Bike Mods and Riding Accessories
10/29/2020 7:09pm As someone who has zero volume reducers in their 170mm Fox 36 and still can't get full travel, I'm thoroughly curious about the Secus. Steve at Vorsprung is playing it unusually close to the vest with HOW the Secus works, but it sounds like it opens up the lower leg air space and increases lower leg air volume, thus reducing...
Eoin Liked a reply to forum topic Best Or Worst Bike Mods and Riding Accessories
10/29/2020 6:47pm
As a Shimano brake evangelist, I must admit my SRAM codes and guide REs that came on my last 2 bikes have been perfectly functional. Top tip: stay 1 number of gears less than the current maximum. I rode 10speed 11-36 cassettes until 2 years ago, now on 11speed 10-42 (removed a 12speed group that came with my bike, it was absolutely trash SRAM nx). Other than tyres, these are the most frequently replaced parts, staying 1 gear behind saves you massive amounts of money, and quite a bit of weight/dollar. Also other than matching shifter + cassette, you can...
This forum topic has 70 replies.