Video: Behind the Scenes with the Rossignol Factory Team in the First Half of the EWS Season

 "successful" is a stretch

 The weird thing to me is that they decided to use their Rossignol Ski reps to sell the mountain bikes. They do not seem interested in selling Rossignol to bike shops but to ski hills they already have a relationship with for winter sports. That prototype that Max was spotted on will likely never be sold to the public and its a shame as it looked like a really cool bike.

 @westcoastbikeguy: that’s a reality … even the ski’s accessories (Goggles, helmets, protections, bags, etc.) follow the same pattern and therefore the sales reps don’t really care about them. They are focus on skis, with the contacts they have for years and it is where they do their business.

They should have different distribution channels and not the same “ski focus” one. What a shame ….

 I see where you have connected these dots. However, the truth is that Rossignol bought Felt mainly for an introduction to the bicycle world and to learn what had worked for Felt mtb and what didn't work in the past. They tasked Felt engineers, in conjunction with Rossignol engineers, to create new and different bikes that were targeted at a completely different market than Felt mtb had been. Mountain resort rentals This was a control group to gain beta on how to move forward with the growth and evolution of Rossignol mtb prior to releasing their yet to be proven technologies to the masses. These newer bikes of theirs are getting pretty legit too. If you ask me, this is textbook on how to begin a bike presence. The proper way. Unlike some other brands who decide they want to be in the bike biz, send a check to Asia, slap a couple decals on it an bam we're a bike company.

 Literally said this out loud.

 @flattoflat: yes and they currently have a full recall for weld seperartion at the head tube of their downhill bikes

 No, Astro made their bikes. Then Felt. Now Felt? THey bought Felt, so are Felt, so I guess they DO make their bikes now.

Its strange, no one is making any more in the Ski (skis themselves, not resorts) industry, but the resorts are crowded like they never have been. Double the visitors as 10 years ago.

 I am surprised ppl know Rossignol outside France and Europe.

 @Ba1rog: My first skis were Rossignol (were pieces of crap too)

 I had one too!! I found crack on the weld on seat tube :/ I enjoyed riding it jumpy and easy to pedal but didn’t last ...NS bikes is the rig now.2 years of british mud and rock and still not touched it(greased regularly). Solid,fun and capable machine. PEACE

 @Ma6ic: yerp, same crack I'm sure. Mine was not the only one I saw crack there (pictures in the felt forum). I also very seriously considered NS and think they look great! Ended up getting a Devinci Troy and am more than pleased.