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TayRob Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Racing and Outside-of-the-Industry Money/Sponsorship
1/25/2024 12:48pm
I sound like a broken record, but I spend a majority of weekends in late winter through to early summer wrenching for a local U23 and NICA national level race team. I took it upon myself to try and rustle up some sponsors for the team this season, and granted we’re pretty small potatoes in the grand scheme of things, but my initial idea was to approach only outside the industry, or industry adjacent companies under the assumption they likely have more promotional budget to toss around some product, as I wasn’t even asking about financial support. Unfortunately, I was...
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Racing and Outside-of-the-Industry Money/Sponsorship
1/25/2024 12:46pm
@Simcik since you brought up the marlboro thing, do you think there will ever be a time 5-10-20 years from now when we look at energy drinks like cigarettes? sure the money is huge for racers and events etc, but is the long-term cost (thinking about health of those who consume the product) worth it? i'm not trying to be holier than thou at all, but i've always found this topic interesting. can *controversial* sponsors buy their way in if the money is right? thinking that whole liv golf thing (which i don't know much about).
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yzedf Added a comment about press release Vali Höll is Back with YT
1/25/2024 12:43pm
She signed early in 2023. I was hoping they wanted to launch a new Tues at the same time.
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manny.bike Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
1/22/2024 7:24am
Haha is that a trek in the background??
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ChillyWilly Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
1/22/2024 7:24am
Vali Höll was out riding/filming with the YT Mob near LA. Getting the 2024 Santa Cruz V10.8 dialed on Secret Trail (Testing on a Legit DH Trail) 1/15/24 (youtube.com) (embedded here too)
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic Best BODs of 2023 - Vote for Your Favorite!
1/5/2024 6:13pm
THIS should be the Vital Bike of the Year post! so many incredible bikes and builds and ideas!
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jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
1/3/2024 5:53pm
Tall and lanky is not me haha. It's a good one though, I was surprised, and stoked, when I heard who.
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Trisquelo Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
1/3/2024 5:50pm
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Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/3/2024 5:40pm
offering v3 you say? i am in trouble
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jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
1/2/2024 3:01pm
More like I finally have the option of a downhill bike so I want to see what all the hype is about. I am plenty happy with Enduro and from what I've heard internally, contrary to rumours, Enduro isn't going anywhere. But just wait till you see my latest bike, new year new me.
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mtbman99 Liked a reply to forum topic Vital MTB Bike of the Year
12/29/2023 8:09pm
100% the bike you are riding is the bike of the year.
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FerrousBueller Liked a reply to forum topic Vital MTB Bike of the Year
12/29/2023 8:08pm
+1 for the bike you already have For me it's a steel Cotic FlareMax Gen 4
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yzedf Added a reply to Vital MTB Bike of the Year
12/28/2023 7:51pm YT Capra MX Core 3 (leftover stock of the Fox build) XXL. Original price was $4,499 which a darn good deal on full carbon, SRAM GX build, Fox 38 Performance Elite Grip2, Fox Float X Performance Elite, Crankbrothers alloy enduro wheels and house brand finishing kit. I bought it on the YT Outlet page, brand new, for $1999. Originally was...
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
12/28/2023 4:25pm
i put this in the racing talk forum too, but hooray for #USDH! https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/monster-energy-pro-downhill…
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jofish Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
12/28/2023 4:15pm
I wonder how exactly the uncaged setup works because there’s no way Jack Moir isn’t getting paid to run sram. I wonder if they just use it as an excuse to pay riders less because they’re “free” to pursue personal deals?
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Newbie Liked a comment about Press Release Josh Bryceland Joins Ways with Formula
12/24/2023 4:38pm
Well played Vital
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sspomer Liked a comment about Feature In Praise of Cheap Bikes - The Inside Line Ride Along
12/16/2023 8:06pm
new riders may not notice tires or brakes (as long as the brakes are bedded in properly). there may be up-and-comers who already rip getting these bikes, too, however. locally, there are tons of kids flying off massive jumps on clapped-out $500 hardtails b/c their skills ballooned so quickly with a bike park in the area. a $2000 bike for a jr high or high school kid is still a ton of money, and riders like that would probably notice performance issues with lackluster components once they continue to push. also, as rick said, in "expensive" bike tests, most often...
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kolsen Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
12/16/2023 7:36pm
Says Yeti on his left thigh
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jofish Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
12/16/2023 7:09pm
Greg off Syndicate, Levy off Pinkbike. Don’t even think about it Spomer.
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