[zdubyadubya]

Something occurred to me when I was reading over the factory team roundup at that pink site

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-complete-guide-to-the-2019-world-cup-teams.html

There are two additional factory teams in addition to Intense which are using Gwin's G-Spec branded components. Whether its the "G mountian" on the TRP stuff or the Eagle logo on the ODI stuff, his personal brand is showing up on bikes in several other team pits. You may think whatever you want about the guy, but putting his personal logo and using his personal branding as the "top of the line" spec of TRPs components (TRPs G-Spec is Shimano's XTR) was friggin genius. One can only imagine that he is getting compensated for this which goes far beyond a normal sponsorship agreement. This brings up two questions for me... can anyone think of a time this has ever been done to this extent before? Secondly, if you were another top 10 rider who competes with Gwin, would you be miffed about running gear with his logo on it? Seems like a strange position to be in... thanking your sponsors... one of whom is your competitor...

 

[4xBoy]

Sharpie will fix it.

 

[roflbox]

You may think whatever you want about the guy, but putting his personal logo and using his personal branding as the "top of the line" spec of TRPs components (TRPs G-Spec is Shimano's XTR) was friggin genius.

Michael Jordan comes to mind when reading that.

 

[englertracing]

Almost every mx handle bar bend has an athletes name attached to it, carmichael bend, reed/henry bend, pistrana bend, and so on, im sure there are guys running a reed bend bar racing against him. There are Emig odi mx grips, not sure why as he isnt relevant.

 

[toodles]

There's lots of Hill edition Nukeproof stuff doing the rounds, as well as the FiveTen Kovarik, Hill, Macaskill, etc models. Brian Lopes had his own signature Bling Bling tyres for awhile as well.

I'd be curious to see the input levels the athletes actually have on this stuff. In Gwin's downtime podcast he was saying ODI made a mistake with the original AG-1 grips (i tried them and they were waaaay too hard), and as a result they released the AG-2. He maintains that he won't put his name on anything if he doesn't think it is the best product out there and only when he's contributed to the development. Would be interesting to see his design input on the brakes etc. Wonder whether its just ergonomics or more in-depth stuff like "must not randomly go to the bar like my Saints did"

 

[mykel]

It would be nice if they did contribute more than...

"Oooohh - that's a pretty colour; and it goes so well with that typeface font"

...but how do you really know?

 

[eric strt6]

my bad I thought you meant this sort of thing

 

[Bikael Molton]

Hill and Gwin are two racers who I imagine most of the DH field wouldn't mind having their name on parts, particularly the younger riders.

It is an interesting marketing move in some ways... but on the other hand TRP's market penetration is tiny.

 

[jonKranked]

Shaun Palmer Factory Olde English 40oz

 

[mykel]

Shaun Palmer Factory Olde English 40oz

For Recreation Only?

 

[jstuhlman]

Shaun Palmer Factory Olde English 40oz

Crank n fail needs to pair up Missy Giove with Ratboy to create the ultimate stoner jib-style dh bike, and call it the “Rat Missile”. so many stash compartments and built-in head t00b bong.

 

[wiscodh]

Crank n fail needs to pair up Missy Giove with Ratboy to create the ultimate stoner jib-style dh bike, and call it the “Rat Missile”. so many stash compartments and built-in head t00b bong.

Shut up and take my money

 

[iRider]

John Tomac had a bunch of products he endorsed with his name/co-developed.

 

[Mo(n)arch]

Pro models and signature series are kind of a accolade for the athlete. it is actually pretty common in all kind of board and action sports.
Usually these are part of contracts and gives the athlete incentives on the sold products.

 

[shelteringsky]

John Tomac had a bunch of products he endorsed with his name/co-developed.

Who could forget the Magnum... Custom super wide BB, proprietary shock and look at that remote reservoir

 

[jonKranked]

For Recreation Only?

For optimum race day performance

 

[iRider]

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Who could forget the Magnum... Custom super wide BB, proprietary shock and look at that remote reservoir

The orginal shock was a Manitou Bazooka and that bike with X-Vert Carbon would be super cool to own. But it needs the floating brake, otherwise it is scary as hell!

 

[jonKranked]

funny this thread got started, and Kyle Strait just today released a pair of signature grips through Sensus.

 

[boostindoubles]

LOL @ rat missile. They could do some pre-rolls and gummi candies.

 

[rockofullr]

funny this thread got started, and Kyle Strait just today released a pair of signature grips through Sensus.

Brendog already has some grips... and pedals too I think?

 

[jonKranked]

Brendog already has some grips... and pedals too I think?

I'm holding out for the ratboy signature roor

 

[dump]

CG had tires... were decent.

 

[xy9ine]

Brendog already has some grips... and pedals too I think?

random: i love the death grips.

 

[Bikael Molton]

Maxxis Lopes Bling Bling
Was a great tire actually.

 

[zdubyadubya]

I didn't realize to the extent that there were so many "signature" items out there, but now that I think about it... yeah there is a ton... but at the same time, i can buy non-branded nukeproof cockpit items, non branded sensus grips, not Brendog signature Deity Blacklabel bars, alternative tires, etc etc... if you want top shelf TRP, its gonna be G-Spec... is that a first for our industry?

 

[4xBoy]

Not the first. Minnaar formula oro

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/new-uk-shipment-of-greg-minnaar-formula-oro-brakes-14577/

 

[iRider]

I didn't realize to the extent that there were so many "signature" items out there, but now that I think about it... yeah there is a ton... but at the same time, i can buy non-branded nukeproof cockpit items, non branded sensus grips, not Brendog signature Deity Blacklabel bars, alternative tires, etc etc... if you want top shelf TRP, its gonna be G-Spec... is that a first for our industry?

What about Kenda Tomac Nevegals? Many people forget it was a signature tire. And not many people besides OE speccers want it, so my example might be irrelevant.

 

[Bikael Molton]