[mplutodh1]

They are actually on blow out for 04 models right now, $210 regulary now they are $195. Improvements for the 05's are coming, not a ton of changes but its getting ISCG mounts and a few other tweaks, keep checking their site, they will have info up as soon as the 05's are ready.

 

[theconcretewave]

I am also sponsored by them, but I couldn't save the doh for a new frame.

 

[rainbow_smoke]

I am sponsored too!!

and allsk8sno got the WSU Dirtriders sponsored!

now to wait for the 2005 frames to come available

 

[drift1492]

Can you run an 8 inch rear disc on the frame?

 

[escapeartist]

I just found out that they picked me up too. thanks for the idea manimal
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[Tully]

I am also sponsored by them, as of a couple weeks ago. Unfortuantely, I can't afford a bike yet. That's really cool that they're sponsoring so many people. Even though the fract that they will sponsor almost anyone detracts from the prestige of their sponsorship, I don't think it matters, because I still get to save money!

 

[NateH]

hmm, sounds to me like anyone who wants to be is "sponsored". Sounds like pro form abuse to me I don't think it will last. Good luck guys, but just sayin'......

 

[Tully]

What do you mean by "pro form abuse"? They are probably selling things more or less at dealer cost, so it's not like they're giving them away (for that deal, they do indeed require a healthy race résumé). Anyway, at the basic sponsorship level, you merely get hook-ups in exchange for giving them free publicity--just look at this thread! I doubt you are critical of bike shop employees for getting good deals on stuff, because, although on a larger scale, they too are getting hook-ups for helping a company's business. As for whether or not it will last, my crystal ball hasn't been working very well lately, but I don't know why it wouldn't. If they are selling things approximately at cost to sponsored riders, they are earning about the same amount of money as if their products were sold through dealers. I see no problem with this; as I said, I don't know what you mean by "pro form abuse," but I don't see how this is abusing anything.

 

[blue]

Didn't they do a review in Dirt Rag on a frame built by them? They said it was virtually indestructable...they hucked off billboards on it or something.

 

[Mattoid]

Your talking about that sinister frame... I'd love to hear a review of somesort on that frame.

 

[Castle]

hmm, sounds to me like anyone who wants to be is "sponsored". Sounds like pro form abuse to me I don't think it will last. Good luck guys, but just sayin'......

Agreed....

 

[nicklin]

Agreed....

kinda makes sense to me too

 

[WheelieMan]

Can you run an 8 inch rear disc on the frame?

I asked them and they said yes.

 

[ted89]

sounds like the sponsership deal is just a really nice thing they're doing to appeal to slew of really ambitious kids. Hell, i'm gonna apply. Those frames look damn sweet, and they're cheap too.

 

[Smelly]

kinda makes sense to me too

me too.

i think it's really cool what they're doing, bringing down prices for kids so it's easier to afford stuff. and their hookup works. as someone said, just look at all the threads about them.
i really hope Soul Cycles is here to stay and they can influence the industry to bring prices down a little. it's definitely true that they can sell the frame for cheap because you buy it directly thru them and there is no dealer markup. however, i wonder if the companies they are dealers for (marzocchi, manitou, truvativ, etc) are gonna get pissed that their stuff is getting sold so cheap. maybe not. i hope not, but we'll just have to see
the other thing that could put them under is that they aren't marking stuff up enough and making enough of a profit. if they're making less than 20% on things, i think it might be hard to keep their head above water. who knows. maybe they're just running this whole operation out of their basement, keeping the overhead super low and they've got a really good business plan. i'm just speculating. like i said, i hope they're hear to stay. they seem like a great company. i just hope capitalism doens't :nuts:

 

[Tully]

Amen. As for the other companies' stuff being sold chepap, I doubt they care, becuse the other companies are probably getting the same amount of money, but Soul Cycles is making less.

 

[manimal]

to appeal to slew of really ambitious kids.

hey now....easy on the "kids" part I think i may be the only dad in the sponsored group.

 

[drift1492]

I'm not sponsored, just bought a frame, and still got a sweet deal .

I was about to go ride xc with some friends when i took the pic. (The reason for the seat raised up into the clouds)

I love this bike. Its strong enough to tackle the local DH trail, and the next day I can take it out and ride circles around my xc friends on their trails as well. Well worth the $.

 

[Crankrings]

Whoa...bonehead of the year award goes to me. I picked up a SOUL Hardline frame looking to build up a MTN SS. Guess what? this thing takes 700C.

"I DID NOT KNOW THIS"

Mister 29er is just around the corner when I can get the kASH dollarz up for the Disk brakEs needed to run the big wheels....this thing is everymans machine. Geared Mtn Bike/29r or Single Speed of your chosing. Assault weapon of choice...very sweet frame. The rigid fork they put with it is NICE!

 

[hardtail_schmuk]

American made in Taiwan I assume? Nice name btw, never heard of a bike company name with the word soul in it.

 

[Crankrings]

Lets see ah...lets google it up for you...yep Arizonia made.

 

[Crankrings]

Otay.....

 

[McGRP01]

hey now....easy on the "kids" part I think i may be the only dad in the sponsored group.

Nope...not the ONLY dad in the sponsored group.