If ”dropped” translates into receiving money from another company, after a contract has ended, latest team rumour is that I'm open to joining Team Dropped as of right now, accepting veteran's minimum salary! :D
If ”dropped” translates into receiving money from another company, after a contract has ended, latest team rumour is that I'm open to joining Team Dropped as...
If ”dropped” translates into receiving money from another company, after a contract has ended, latest team rumour is that I'm open to joining Team Dropped as of right now, accepting veteran's minimum salary! :D
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A lot of people have just signed up with Insta360. Just seen loads of videos pop up on YouTube one after another. Matt Jones and Bernard Kerr being the one's I remember
Connor to Forbidden?
He seemed to race almost more enduro than downhill this year. + there seems to be more and more forbidden riders around bromont, where his team mechanic lives? Just a wild guess
Connor to Forbidden?
He seemed to race almost more enduro than downhill this year. + there seems to be more and more forbidden riders around bromont...
Connor to Forbidden?
He seemed to race almost more enduro than downhill this year. + there seems to be more and more forbidden riders around bromont, where his team mechanic lives? Just a wild guess
It might also be related to them being available in our area and not much else.
Don't think so. It seems that Melanie Pugin would be due for a payday after winning the overall last year. Would be a strong compliment to Kevin Miquel on the mens side.
1. Josh Bryceland
Fuckin' 'ell I'd be bummed if he just fades away from the bike industry, especially because Cannondale and SC are owned by the same parent company now? Watching him in 2014 was insane: way up on splits at MSA and World Champs when it looked like he wasn't trying. Not to mention his other accolades and projects: riding Vans slip-ons to an EWS podium during "retirement", his Slice of British Pie segments, 50:01, etc... Obviously, he should do what he wants, and I hope he's happy, but it'd be cool for him to be around the industry.
2. Connor Fearon and Kona
Are they really gonna drop Connor after he's stuck with them for so long over the years? I'm pretty sure he could've switched teams a few years ago but kept loyal to Kona (from what I've gathered). It's hard for me not to feel disappointed with Kona in general: their original Process line was ahead of its time, but now what do they have? They've lost a crop of local riders to Transition, and their line of bikes they last few years has been mediocre at best. Connor has some ridiculous speed and seems hungry for more... hope he finds a proper bike sponsor.
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are two polar opposites, but have marketability - part of which is due to their Red Bull sponsorships. Regardless, they show what’s possible on their respective brands’ bikes.
Looking at other riders on big teams, I’m sure very few have numbers near Sam or others.
Sam is very talented, no doubt. Just saying social numbers does not qualify someone for a “big brand” ride.
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are...
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are two polar opposites, but have marketability - part of which is due to their Red Bull sponsorships. Regardless, they show what’s possible on their respective brands’ bikes.
Looking at other riders on big teams, I’m sure very few have numbers near Sam or others.
Sam is very talented, no doubt. Just saying social numbers does not qualify someone for a “big brand” ride.
Unless they have dropped him now, Haibike paid him a fair wedge to go over and help market their e-bikes as a proper e-MTB brand.
At the time he signed there was more than a few comments made questioning why he would make the move to what was seen as a low end breand in the MTB world and I seem to remember that the general answer was 'cash'
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are...
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are two polar opposites, but have marketability - part of which is due to their Red Bull sponsorships. Regardless, they show what’s possible on their respective brands’ bikes.
Looking at other riders on big teams, I’m sure very few have numbers near Sam or others.
Sam is very talented, no doubt. Just saying social numbers does not qualify someone for a “big brand” ride.
Sam also has skills that brands find highly marketable. He can go to any car park in then world with a couple ramps and perform for a crowd. Lenosky did something similiar for giant for a looooong time.
It’s a major reason why brands invest so much in trials guys and slopestyle vs downhill racing. It’s a great vehicle to get anyone exited about biking as opposed to try to draw market share from the people who are already invested.
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are...
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are two polar opposites, but have marketability - part of which is due to their Red Bull sponsorships. Regardless, they show what’s possible on their respective brands’ bikes.
Looking at other riders on big teams, I’m sure very few have numbers near Sam or others.
Sam is very talented, no doubt. Just saying social numbers does not qualify someone for a “big brand” ride.
Remember, every company has different ideas on what's important to them when it comes to sponsorship/ marketing. For some, YouTube followers could be more important that contests or race results.. But, at the end of the day, it's all about trying to sell more bikes and even if only 1% of those 1.5m followers buy a bike, thats a big boost for most companies..
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are...
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are two polar opposites, but have marketability - part of which is due to their Red Bull sponsorships. Regardless, they show what’s possible on their respective brands’ bikes.
Looking at other riders on big teams, I’m sure very few have numbers near Sam or others.
Sam is very talented, no doubt. Just saying social numbers does not qualify someone for a “big brand” ride.
Remember, every company has different ideas on what's important to them when it comes to sponsorship/ marketing. For some, YouTube followers could be more important that...
Remember, every company has different ideas on what's important to them when it comes to sponsorship/ marketing. For some, YouTube followers could be more important that contests or race results.. But, at the end of the day, it's all about trying to sell more bikes and even if only 1% of those 1.5m followers buy a bike, thats a big boost for most companies..
Locally south west England the amount of hibikes is definitely increasing.
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are...
Fair enough. But, since when did YouTube numbers qualify riders for big brand sponsorships? It’s about their marketability. Fabio Wibmer (6.8m) and Danny McCaskill (486k) are two polar opposites, but have marketability - part of which is due to their Red Bull sponsorships. Regardless, they show what’s possible on their respective brands’ bikes.
Looking at other riders on big teams, I’m sure very few have numbers near Sam or others.
Sam is very talented, no doubt. Just saying social numbers does not qualify someone for a “big brand” ride.
Difference is the majority of Danny's videos are on Red Bull's YouTube channels (as producers of those projects). He started his channel in recent years only and isn't super active. Fabio and Sam produce/run their own channels and post regular content hence the larger following and viewership numbers which is what brands care about... and yeah a 1.58M sub YouTube channel is worth waaaaaaaay more than a quiet top 20 WCDH racer. Probably more than a top 10 guy.
Speshy has done that before, like with Kate Courtney the year she won Worlds.
Usually only the rookies take that bait.
How do you know for sure? Contracts aren’t made available to the public. Working with athletes who are trying to get to the world stage, sometimes you have to take what you can get to advance your career.
Courtney also signed with Scott before she won worlds. She made it public that specialized tried to get her to stay, but the contract was already finalized.
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He seemed to race almost more enduro than downhill this year. + there seems to be more and more forbidden riders around bromont, where his team mechanic lives? Just a wild guess
Fuckin' 'ell I'd be bummed if he just fades away from the bike industry, especially because Cannondale and SC are owned by the same parent company now? Watching him in 2014 was insane: way up on splits at MSA and World Champs when it looked like he wasn't trying. Not to mention his other accolades and projects: riding Vans slip-ons to an EWS podium during "retirement", his Slice of British Pie segments, 50:01, etc... Obviously, he should do what he wants, and I hope he's happy, but it'd be cool for him to be around the industry.
2. Connor Fearon and Kona
Are they really gonna drop Connor after he's stuck with them for so long over the years? I'm pretty sure he could've switched teams a few years ago but kept loyal to Kona (from what I've gathered). It's hard for me not to feel disappointed with Kona in general: their original Process line was ahead of its time, but now what do they have? They've lost a crop of local riders to Transition, and their line of bikes they last few years has been mediocre at best. Connor has some ridiculous speed and seems hungry for more... hope he finds a proper bike sponsor.
massive youtube following.
Looking at other riders on big teams, I’m sure very few have numbers near Sam or others.
Sam is very talented, no doubt. Just saying social numbers does not qualify someone for a “big brand” ride.
At the time he signed there was more than a few comments made questioning why he would make the move to what was seen as a low end breand in the MTB world and I seem to remember that the general answer was 'cash'
It’s a major reason why brands invest so much in trials guys and slopestyle vs downhill racing. It’s a great vehicle to get anyone exited about biking as opposed to try to draw market share from the people who are already invested.
Usually only the rookies take that bait.
Courtney also signed with Scott before she won worlds. She made it public that specialized tried to get her to stay, but the contract was already finalized.
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