Cam Zink is evil for 2011!
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Do they have a new bike lineup?
Is there something in plan?
Is there something in plan?
I'm just hurt stikman hid it from us for so long.... 
So he goes to Evil!?!?
Evil?
Well, I think there are not so many big companys searching a freeride/slopestyle guy. They all have their lineup... Trek: Mccaul and Semenuk, Specialized: Claw and Soderstrom. Scott reduced their gravity team this year. Kona also. And the other big names are not so into the freeride/slopestyle market.
And, yeah, evil had to come with a big name after loosing two of them...
And if they pay good, why not? It's just a frame sponsor after all...
And, yeah, evil had to come with a big name after loosing two of them...
And if they pay good, why not? It's just a frame sponsor after all...
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I disagree.
The thing with Felt, yeah, that wasn't good.
But this time, he didn't badmouth Corsair, he was just honest about what happened. He still said they make a great product. I guess I prefer that over avoiding the question or making some lame PR statement.
I think its good to see that Evil is still clawing at it and staying in the game. Eventually everything will get sorted out and all will be well with them.
But will Craig ever get his frame? That's the question on everyone's minds...
The evil hating has climbed to new levels around here...
Obviously they have longer range plan to ink a deal like this, obviously the doors arent shutting, and obviously they will have a short travel bike for him to ride in 2011.
Psyched to see evil is making commitments like this...I dig their bikes and want to see them do well.
Obviously they have longer range plan to ink a deal like this, obviously the doors arent shutting, and obviously they will have a short travel bike for him to ride in 2011.
Psyched to see evil is making commitments like this...I dig their bikes and want to see them do well.
i think being honest and tactful is a hazy line sometimes. Point being, it didn't need to be said. I reread it though...he did say some nicer things after that point. i guess i was surprised he said that and didn't read the rest well enough. If it were me, i'm a more of the avoid the question to lessen controversy, but i guess that's why i work in PR/marketing
Not trying to start anything, but saying negative things about a previous employer or pointing out their flaws is always bad business. And this is his business.
Nobody wants to hear that your previous employer sucked...they want to hear what you did and that you were grateful for the opportunity. We are all left to assume that this is just part of why he is not on a major team with his resume.
When you're the best at something, usually the money finds you?
Evil's business approach:
carbon 5-6" evil bike, just wait and see
You guys see this- Steve Smith to Devinci
Steve Smith
DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING TAKES ON THE WORLD | CHICOUTIMI, CACycles Devinci is proud to announce the formation of Devinci Global Racing as a UCI MTB race team for the 2011 World Cup Season. Devincis close proximity to Mont-Sainte-Anne, home to the longest running event on the World Cup circuit, makes the launch a natural move for the brand.
The Devinci Global Racing squad features a mixture of podium threats and young standouts; paired with experienced management and top mechanical support.
Leading the DGR charge is 21-year-old Canadian Steve Smith. Smith recently demonstrated his prowess in the most prestigious race of the season, storming onto the podium in 2nd place at the World Championships at Mont-Sainte-Anne. In addition, he captured multiple top-10 World Cup finishes throughout the season.
Smith says, Im stoked to have a strong Canadian bike company like Devinci backing me with the bikes I need to win. I know Devinci will be able to offer what I need to achieve all of my goals I have set.
Steve Smith
DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING TAKES ON THE WORLD | CHICOUTIMI, CACycles Devinci is proud to announce the formation of Devinci Global Racing as a UCI MTB race team for the 2011 World Cup Season. Devincis close proximity to Mont-Sainte-Anne, home to the longest running event on the World Cup circuit, makes the launch a natural move for the brand.
The Devinci Global Racing squad features a mixture of podium threats and young standouts; paired with experienced management and top mechanical support.
Leading the DGR charge is 21-year-old Canadian Steve Smith. Smith recently demonstrated his prowess in the most prestigious race of the season, storming onto the podium in 2nd place at the World Championships at Mont-Sainte-Anne. In addition, he captured multiple top-10 World Cup finishes throughout the season.
Smith says, Im stoked to have a strong Canadian bike company like Devinci backing me with the bikes I need to win. I know Devinci will be able to offer what I need to achieve all of my goals I have set.
that news is so yesterday
I agree...2012 though.
meh, i think we'll believe it when we see it...and not a picture on a cellphone
its almost certain that they will do 1 production run, have problems with the layup, blame it on their manufacturer, and then not warranty them for an indefinite amount of time.
I agree.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to bizutch again.
Well said. Great rider, but Zink hurts himself and others when he comes up with this stuff. He's not even "keeping it real" - he routinely spews the company line during his contracts and then burns the bridge to try to save a little cred.
Unless they really screwed him over or are intentionally jacking customers, a sponsor should be able to count on an athlete's confidence and discretion. Athletes need to be reliable on the PR side for sponsors to spread the cheddar around.
Shhhh....
I think everyone will be pleased once the official 2011 roster gets released. Still a lot of interesting names to be announced.
...and YES... there will be more info in the near future regarding EVIL.
Keep those ears open and congrats to Zink on joining the team!
I think everyone will be pleased once the official 2011 roster gets released. Still a lot of interesting names to be announced.
...and YES... there will be more info in the near future regarding EVIL.
Keep those ears open and congrats to Zink on joining the team!
Why wait?
http://www.ibiscycles.com/bikes/mojo_hd/
(coming from a guy who owns an Evil & the above....)
So Hopkins is also riding for evil?
NAPALM on EVIL '11
We can be sure we're not going to hear it from their website. It hasn't been updated in 2 years, not even a mention of Zink, you would think that would be front page.Shhhh....
I think everyone will be pleased once the official 2011 roster gets released. Still a lot of interesting names to be announced.
...and YES... there will be more info in the near future regarding EVIL.
Keep those ears open and congrats to Zink on joining the team!
Don't get me wrong, I was stoked on Evil when they started and I would love to see them turn things around but right now all signs point to the contrary.
unless Zink is riding for just a free bike, then i dont think a dying company is going to bother to signing someone.
cmon who really thinks Zink is riding for only a free bike after the banger season he had last year.
I think this one is written on the wall, it's a good sign.
I think this one is written on the wall, it's a good sign.
Does this "GLOBAL RACING" have anything to do with the old Orange GLOBAL RACING Team? Meaning "GLOBAL" is a sponsor? If so they put a lot of $$ into the sport and their riders. They had the Squad back in the day!!!
Cecil
Do you think Martin Whitley (main man behind GLOBAL RACING) would start a competing team to Trek World Racing (his current team)?
They need follow the Lapierre approach, up the NZ rider quota and give Brook "Pitbull" MacDonald a Kiwi practice buddy.Shhhh....
I think everyone will be pleased once the official 2011 roster gets released. Still a lot of interesting names to be announced.
...and YES... there will be more info in the near future regarding EVIL.
Keep those ears open and congrats to Zink on joining the team!
I just realized it was GLOBAL RACING Distribution as the Sponsor. Martin is a smart man and great at Marketing. Have spoke to him a few times. I think he could get away with running two competing teams due to the Riders and the Team are the main Marketing Tool, not Martin. He just puts the programs together and lands the sponsors for each team or rider then manages the programs. Much like a Sports Agent. Most Sports Agents have many different clients that are sponsored by the same or competing sponsors. So yes, he could do it.
Cecil
im interested in what there gonna make for a ss bike for him.
Because evil's version is going to say EVIL on the side and come with DW KnoledgezzzWhy wait?
http://www.ibiscycles.com/bikes/mojo_hd/
(coming from a guy who owns an Evil & the above....)