Haro Bicycles Signs Greg Watts
by Tyler Maine
Nov 9, 2009
Source: Haro Bicycles
Haro Bicycles is pleased to announce that we have signed 2009 Whistler Crankworx slopestyle champion, Greg Watts. Boasting a bag of tricks few other riders can match, Greg has made numerous podium appearances at premier slopestyle and freeride events all over the world. He has also produced several video segments in high-profile films such as New World Disorder and Barred for Life.
Haro Bicycles is pleased to announce that we have signed 2009 Whistler Crankworx slopestyle champion, Greg Watts. Boasting a bag of tricks few other riders can match, Greg has made numerous podium appearances at premier slopestyle and freeride events all over the world. He has also produced several video segments in high-profile films such as New World Disorder and Barred for Life.
“I am so stoked to be part of the Haro team for 2010!” says Watts. “They have sick bikes and a solid group of riders to travel with. I am looking forward to all the stuff we have planned for next year and having some fun riding my sweet new Haro!”
“We couldn’t be happier to have a rider of Greg’s caliber aboard a Haro”, says Jill Hamilton, Haro’s MTB Brand Manager. “We are committed to growing the sport of slopestyle and freestyle MTB through our depth of product offering in this category. Signing Greg Watts further cements our dedication to be the ‘go-to’ brand for bikes designed specifically for this progressive style of riding”.
Greg will compete in a full schedule of national and international events aboard a Haro Thread hardtail freestyle MTB frame and a Porter slopestyle-specific frame.
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| Greg's personal bike will vary in spec. |
For more information about Haro Bicycles, visit www.harobikes.com.
Photo by paulclarke.pinkbike.com.
About Haro Bicycles:
Haro is a recognized leader in providing innovative performance bikes, parts and accessories to the BMX, dirt, freestyle/street, asphalt,and mountain bike markets. The company currently has over 1600 dealers throughout the United States and distributors in 48 countries worldwide. Bob Haro, who is known in the BMX industry as the “Father of Freestyle,” founded Haro Bikes in 1978. For more information, including recent company news and an online catalog, please visit www.harobikes.com.
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milanboez
(Nov 9, 2009 at 12:01)
be nice to see a pick of his new ride
i thought romanuk already dealt with that controversy, oviously he knows what he is doing they have a few good freeriders now. sponsorship deals are probably good with haro.
Why not Haro? Haro has the money to make things happen, and be a great team. Look at Ryan Nyquist on their BMX team. He's been on there for a long time. Doesn't seem like he hates it... Now, don't give me this their bikes are garbage stuff, as really, that's not true... Stoked to see Watts on Haro, good for him.
It really is fantastic news for Haro and Gregg! And as a first hand witness of the Haro guys and team support they offer - they really care about you and make sure you are ok with all aspects of life and riding. They go above the call of duty and are fantastic sponsors! Glad it has finally been announced - wanted to burst when i heared this the other day!
This is gonna be like Trek with McCaul and Semenuk, one bike, two completely different setups. A Fox suspension group on one and a Rockshox component group on the other.
Rattsl: Yeah, Except McCaul and Semenuk have two different frames.
Suicide Downhiller: They make a sick slope frame now, and you can't really mess up a hardtail. Why not Haro? If I was Greg (and I pretty much am, we look identical) I'd go to whatever brand wants me the most, as long as they're willing to work with me for my needs.
Suicide Downhiller: They make a sick slope frame now, and you can't really mess up a hardtail. Why not Haro? If I was Greg (and I pretty much am, we look identical) I'd go to whatever brand wants me the most, as long as they're willing to work with me for my needs.
I guess I look at it as more of a freeride/DH perspective, where haro fails pretty hard. They've got good budget bikes though
They haven't been in the 'extreme' mtb business for that long. Remember that. They are still trying to get everything dialed, and testing out what sells and what not. With the help of Watts, I see that growing majorly.
As well with other aspects of riding. a friend of mine, Mike Steidley, signed with them being the National Champ (US) for trials a while back, he's been doing alot of work with them on getting some trials frame going and get Haro's name big in other places.
All in all, this should be good for watts, a solid bike and an upandcoming company
All in all, this should be good for watts, a solid bike and an upandcoming company
gregs been on fisher a long time and only come good this year, maybe new employer will do him good...
only come good this year? by that if you mean he only became good this year, you my friend are an idiot. Watts has always been INSANE at riding. only recently has he shown himself in big competitions aka the win at crankworx. watts has been throwing down for a long time now. actually i was surprised to find out he's only 22.
Watts has been throwing down for ages dude; the first one on MTB to land a double backflip, flipwhip, flip BB ceiling stall, 360 doublewhip, flip doublewhip, triple trucks, backflip triple barspins...the list goes on. He does look a lot older than 22 though.
good stuff 
gary fisher (the bike company) sucks now. bigtime. is cool to see someone like this on the haro team.
pretty baseless their 29ers are awesome. as far as catering to the "free ride" comunity your right. but to say they suck as a company that is far fetched to say the least.
if you think different it is your right, but go and ride some of there bikes the hifi the superfly the rosco all very dope XC all mnt bikes
if you think different it is your right, but go and ride some of there bikes the hifi the superfly the rosco all very dope XC all mnt bikes
what i heard was it is a bike made just for greg so i bet we here nothing about it any more. they will focus on the XC game and let trek take it over with the whole gravity thing.
I'm came from the other side of world to see all the pro at the Crankworx in Whistler, spend four thousand dollars. There where around 25000 people waiting for the same thing.
Greg Watts went down his second run without tricks, he just don’t deserve it.
Greg Watts went down his second run without tricks, he just don’t deserve it.
I'm pretty sure he'd won by then? If you've already won, what's the point in risking injury?
I'm pretty happy he is off the Fisher's now
I'm pretty happy he is off the Fisher's now
If that's how you judge people, you better hate Lacondeguy. That guy dead sailored most runs at crankworx, co the last few years.
Being a Gary Fisher and Trek dealership, for 2010 Trek has positioned Gary Fisher as a dominate 29" wheel company; their new line up of 29" bikes are awesome. With this in mind, Greg's efforts as a freerider / slopestyle contestant do not match up anymore with the Gary Fisher brand's marketing plan. Because of this, Greg was forced to look elsewhere for a company's assistance that does coincide with his goals.
As an ex pro downhill rider, bicycle distributor, bicycle manufacture, and shop owner, I have seen and played the sponsorship game for over ten years. Back in the late 90's, almost all pro's had factory rides, which is why the sport was so glorious. Now, very few pros have factory rides and the sport has suffered due to this. So props to Greg and anyone who can find a company to represent them. One thing to remember about racing bicycles is we do it for the chicks and the money... cause there is neither in this sport.
As an ex pro downhill rider, bicycle distributor, bicycle manufacture, and shop owner, I have seen and played the sponsorship game for over ten years. Back in the late 90's, almost all pro's had factory rides, which is why the sport was so glorious. Now, very few pros have factory rides and the sport has suffered due to this. So props to Greg and anyone who can find a company to represent them. One thing to remember about racing bicycles is we do it for the chicks and the money... cause there is neither in this sport.
I completely agree with you here.... Gary Fisher may be moving on but why not keep him around for the younger "slopestyle" generation to help sell their other ie. DJ and Slopestyle bikes.
Wanna know how much Greg is getting for it, he's one of the best riders at this moment... Good luck dude!
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nice one greg. haro rocks, i dont care what the haters say. they have a great team and i think it has put him in a good postion to further his career. good luck man.
Trust me, I used to work for Haro and they are 110% committed to making wicked bikes and supporting wicked riders. I know Gregs career will continue to go up on a Haro (pun), he will have every bit of technical and professional support he will ever need. Now they just need to start working on "the Watts" pro frame, get to work Varley!
Thats what you get for being a name dropping Tool. Im sure most of the people I worked with are gone by now, I shoulda kept in touch...my loss.
Its good to see Watts found a bike sponsor after Gary Fisher dropped him unexpectedly. Way to go Watts!!!
why would fisher drop him? he gave them a pretty good name (but i guess he wasnt really selling products, but hey neither is trek for ss)
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I like my Haro its a prety solid ride with desent specs (stock)
Haro is just underated due to its assosiation with bmx and the fact that the company's not a thorough bred mtb brand.
Greg will make Haro shine
Haro is just underated due to its assosiation with bmx and the fact that the company's not a thorough bred mtb brand.
Greg will make Haro shine
rear swingarm looks familiar, its almost identical to the shape of the cannondale perp, imagine that..
Haro is a great company with deep roots in this category. They have listened to Porter and created an awesome frame, and i am sure they will follow suit and give Watts rider input to co-create another awesome bike in their lineup. their bikes are hard to beat for the money, and i've always received superior customer service and support. so many of today's bikes are over-hyped and cost prohibitive, and Haro is still in touch with their core customer. i will continue to expect great things with the addition of Watts to Haro. i think it is a very nice feather in Haro's cap. and props to Watts for finding an awesome company to work with. pro riders have it very hard out there finding sponsors and making it work for them.
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