t-stoff
- Member since Dec 25, 2011
- Male / 43
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Kigali , Rwanda - 9 Followers
- 417 Trailforks Points
Orbeas, GTs, Argon 18, Propain.
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t-stoff KatyWinton's article
Oct 25, 2023 at 8:49
Oct 25, 2023
Video: Katy Winton Opens Up in 'Rebuilding After Burnout'
@donaarblitzen: maybe for you and me, but I think brands (unfortunately?) have made the math and its probably cheaper to give stuff to plump up social media presence, than to invest in a team, expect results and be subjected to the scrutiny of racing. I follow a handful of people - not more than that, as I think all that "noise" that you talk about is too much for me to digest. But as you can see people still consume all the videos and stuff that is put on daily by sponsored/influencers riders. There's got to be something there.
t-stoff KatyWinton's article
Oct 25, 2023 at 3:15
Oct 25, 2023
Video: Katy Winton Opens Up in 'Rebuilding After Burnout'
@gcrider: I hope so, Wyn is awesome in so many levels and it gives a ton of inspiration and support to the sport (competitive and leisure wise). I'm sure GT knows this and maybe its why that some other more competitive projects within the "Team" frame maybe not so effective as him.
t-stoff KatyWinton's article
Oct 25, 2023 at 2:33
Oct 25, 2023
Video: Katy Winton Opens Up in 'Rebuilding After Burnout'
I would bet they will shut down, prly just support privateers/projects/events and keep a handful of well known riders with a strong social media presence spreading the msg and products. If 20 years ago you need racing to showcase, in 2023 you need someone and a platform to do it, so I think it makes sense in 2023, but the sport will suffer for sure. that's a shame throws a lot of people under the bus with it.
t-stoff edspratt's article
Sep 14, 2023 at 5:47
Sep 14, 2023
Katy Winton Reveals Uncertain Future as a Full-Time Racer
I will give you an example from some years ago with GT:
Lot of social media followers. -> Wyn
Race results -> Maes
Who would probably get recognized? Invited to events? Who traveled the world and social media with his sponsors everyday? Delivered content. Ambassador to the sport and brand.
Which of the two people and riders can relate to?
Who would you want to invest on?
easy!
t-stoff mikekazimer's article
Sep 5, 2023 at 8:41
Sep 5, 2023
Review: Scor 2030 - The Trail Bike You Didn't Know You Wanted
Thats the price of my enduro bike + xc bike (and both have better specs)
"no" but its a beauty
t-stoff mikekazimer's article
Sep 4, 2023 at 14:07
Sep 4, 2023
Review: 2023 Orbea Oiz M-Pro - Don't Call it Downcountry
I use the dual lock (locked) for sprints, some gravel sections.
also it can give two extra positions medium and full open.
t-stoff mikekazimer's article
Sep 4, 2023 at 11:24
Sep 4, 2023
Review: 2023 Orbea Oiz M-Pro - Don't Call it Downcountry
The previous model (and not the high end one) won the Cape Epic 2022
so not bad.
t-stoff dariodigiulio's article
Aug 30, 2023 at 9:27
Aug 30, 2023
Bike Check: Acoustic's V2 Steel High Pivot
I'm not the greatest expert in RS, but I like the color!
t-stoff pinkbikeoriginals's article
Aug 28, 2023 at 5:31
Aug 28, 2023
Should the Race Have Been Cancelled? | Story of The Race with Ben Cathro
I think that's one of the "no go" with FIS and ski races.
t-stoff edspratt's article
Aug 26, 2023 at 8:20
Aug 26, 2023
[UPDATED] Elite Finals Results & Overall Standings from the Andorra DH World Cup 2023
ski is like that and it has a lot of tradition.
also it can bring a nugget rider to the top 10 and give the extra boost in his/her career and confidence.
