Rasta power ranger kit for the WIN!As usual TLD is releasing a limited run of some of their '09 stuff at the beginning of June. Is it me or does it look like they are going for a "super hero costume party at Elton john's house" kind of theme?
actually, the white/gold would be cool minus the gold. Sam Hill's been wearing it though so I guess that makes it off limits right?
You better hurry up and get yours first so you can call everyone else a poser!I like the green. It actually looks comfortable.
I'm so not worried, because I crash so much, mine will be all ripped up and dirty after a race or two.You better hurry up and get yours first so you can call everyone else a poser!
Just stop it.fact of the matter is, you can't get dressed in decent dh gear these days without looking like someone in the world cup top 20 so get over it.
What's your reaction to those who ride five days a week and finish in front of you on the results sheet?yeah....actually.....this is why america is sucking at downhill.....
instead of spending money on trips to ride, gas money to ride, or parts and tires to replace parts and tires that are worn out, they are spending all of their money trying to look all factory......people from other countries would rather take their shabby bike and gear and spend the money riding elsewhere to gain experience and spend their time riding....the don't hunt down all the companies that sponsor the top guy and blow them all day hoping to get "sponsored" and get gay clothes for half off......
americans suck because they worry about this crap, not riding.....
Hi Lars,Out of respect for all that is holy- ie World Cups. I have moved my post from the Maribor thread to here.
Sorry about the further derailment. I could really give a sh*t about this, however I am compelled by curiousity by the comments about unindividualisim.
I've been sponsored by IronHorse Bicycles since 2005,
I have been sponsored by Troy Lee Designs since 2007,
I have been sponsored by Five Ten shoes since 2007,
I happened to be sponsored by Scott Optics last year,
This year I am sponsored by Maxxis tires.
Now does having relationships with said companies (who also happen to support Sam) and using these products make me a biter? Should I call off my sponsorship support because I use, and wear a lot of similar product as he does? I'd be better off sitting around looking at pictures of pro's racing on the internet, and organizing my kit so I don't look un-individual?
Sorry, I rather be out there doing work son.
I support the companies who support me, and who have the most superior product (in my opinion-not yours apparently).
I am a professional. So it's ok as long as I'm pulling top fives right?
If I have a poor result I should check my bike and gear in- until I pull off another "top five"?
Why should it be different ok for pro's but not amateurs?
These folks who are out there buying "replica" kits are the ones keeping the sport alive. By buying retail. By having Pro heroes.
This is how it works. If you call these unindividualists lame and cause them to go away, we have no one supporting the shops which in turn support manufacturers, who support races, who support Professionals. It's like a mini-economy duh.
Go ride your damn bike. This is why America has been sucking at Downhill!!!!
Rant over
Lars
have to admit, the only thing i wanna do when i see this isAs usual TLD is releasing a limited run of some of their '09 stuff at the beginning of June. Is it me or does it look like they are going for a "super hero costume party at Elton john's house" kind of theme?
actually, the white/gold would be cool minus the gold. Sam Hill's been wearing it though so I guess that makes it off limits right?
If you must know, i usually just ride in moto shorts and a t-shirt if i'm not racing or riding the lift at bromont.Just stop it.
That's not a 'fact' at all.
If you honestly can't ride your bike in clothes not marketed for riding bikes in, you're a wierdo.
You know you coordinate your outfit. Just look at your bromont clip in free delivery. What would you have done if you realized you'd forgotten the jersey to match the pants once you'd gotten up there? Could you have still shot the segment? You knew those two pieces of clothing had to be packed together.
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This is why it's so funny.If you must know, i usually just ride in moto shorts and a t-shirt if i'm not racing or riding the lift at bromont.
I know it really made you uncomfortable to see two men wearing coordinated outfits, but that's your hangup not mine. hate to break it to you, but matching is actually the norm for any sport you can think of. Heck, it's the norm for getting dressed in the morning.
Maybe the answer didn't sink in the first time you brought up the FD clip so I'll give it to you again: I rode for a team sponsored by TLD so i rode in some of their '08 gear since that's when the video would be out. had i forgotten any of it i could have dug into my gear bag and pulled out any number of other combinations as well. in fact, had i known you took issue with it i might have changed my clothes for every shot. if you're amazed that i managed to get 2 pieces of clothing packed for a ride then i'm sorry to hear that sort of thing gives you trouble; do you regularly forget your pants when you leave home or does mommy still pick out you clothes and pack your bags for you?
but seriously, your man crush makes me blush. it takes a real fanboi to get all worked up over the clothing choice of a couple east coast privateers whom you've never met.
you really are pathetic. if what people choose to wear while riding bikes bothers you so much maybe you need to pick another sport. I'd suggest lawn bowling; everyone wears white.
That's what I quoted and that's what I was responding to.you can't get dressed in decent dh gear these days without looking like someone in the world cup top 20
Actually, I think I look like a total dork (you should have seen my walmart special escaped convict rain suit last week at Massanutten) . . . but at least I don't look exactly like some other total dork.*yawn*
at least you still think you look good, and that's what's really important. lthumbsdown:
Now there ya go!!*edit. Seems you do a fair bit of coordinating yourself kidwoo. helmet/jersey/bike/fork, it's all pretty tastefully done. I can't be sure but it look like you replaced the stock visor with a matching chrome red one; well done indeed! though i'll never figure out how you can ride with it pulled down so low.
Let's keep going though. I'm hoping through this that you might one day learn to quit taking yourself so seriously.
if it helps i stopped taking you seriously about 3 years ago. You're strictly of entertainment value at this point.
But more to the point, when you can wear a helmet without the visor covering your eyes you can tell me what gear to wear.
Actually I started wearing pants this year because I read an article in Dirt magazine that stated "Wearing pants over shorts isn't a matter of if it will be faster, it is by how much."5. Did anyone else notice that although Troy Lee pants have been around for 10+ years, they were widely considered to be totally gay until Hill started wearing them last year? Now every other dude at the races is wearing them. I'm sure that's just total coincidence.
I wish I lived closer to you people.always keeping an eye for race kits on ebay.
yeah!!! that's what i'm talking about. spandex w/wings!!! Forget trying to double stuff, you can feakin' triple sh1t!! ELBOWS OUT! (world colors would look better though)always keeping an eye for race kits on ebay.
I have no feelings about Sam Hill except to acknowledge his domination in downhill racing.Out of respect for all that is holy- ie World Cups. I have moved my post from the Maribor thread to here.
Sorry about the further derailment. I could really give a sh*t about this, however I am compelled by curiousity by the comments about unindividualisim.
I've been sponsored by IronHorse Bicycles since 2005,
I have been sponsored by Troy Lee Designs since 2007,
I have been sponsored by Five Ten shoes since 2007,
I happened to be sponsored by Scott Optics last year,
This year I am sponsored by Maxxis tires.
Now does having relationships with said companies (who also happen to support Sam) and using these products make me a biter? Should I call off my sponsorship support because I use, and wear a lot of similar product as he does? I'd be better off sitting around looking at pictures of pro's racing on the internet, and organizing my kit so I don't look un-individual?
Sorry, I rather be out there doing work son.
I support the companies who support me, and who have the most superior product (in my opinion-not yours apparently).
I am a professional. So it's ok as long as I'm pulling top fives right?
If I have a poor result I should check my bike and gear in- until I pull off another "top five"?
Why should it be different ok for pro's but not amateurs?
These folks who are out there buying "replica" kits are the ones keeping the sport alive. By buying retail. By having Pro heroes.
This is how it works. If you call these unindividualists lame and cause them to go away, we have no one supporting the shops which in turn support manufacturers, who support races, who support Professionals. It's like a mini-economy duh.
Go ride your damn bike. This is why America has been sucking at Downhill!!!!
Rant over
Lars
Your new kits are so wrong that they are spot-on! I swear I haven't seen those kits on ANY other riders. IFO could never rock it and get away with it, but you guys do it well.Actually I started wearing pants this year because I read an article in Dirt magazine that stated "Wearing pants over shorts isn't a matter of if it will be faster, it is by how much."
So I made a concious decision to buy pants, and frankly my thor mx pants feel better than any shorts I've ever worn. (They're like sweats! Or those silk night pants!)
Plus, I got the most obnoxious color scheme i could pick out, and I like it. My brother, friend Harry, and I all got the same color gear, and like it.
Here's a picture for your enjoyment
We've been called smurfs, blueberries, angry dolphins, all of which I find hilarious, but we think we look cool so we wear it. Most people actually like the kit We got something flashy that not many other people had. Hopefully we met all of your kit haters standards!
Did you notice his bike was a glory painted gray with a custom sticker job that looked kind of "Evil Knievel?"Personally, I'm saving my coin for the Bart McDaniel replica kit.
Nico dominated from the age of 19, but I don't recall people hating on him. And people thought it was cool if you had a Sunn bike, you weren't a "fanboy". Sign of the times I guess, people want to call others, outside of their friends, posersThe same could be said for Hill, who at age 22, has totally destroyed the WC circuit, and is probably going to continuing winning for a long long time.
The only time I saw his bike was during his race run...I'll have to check it out next time.Did you notice his bike was a glory painted gray with a custom sticker job that looked kind of "Evil Knievel?"
I've held off long enough, I don't know you personally, but it is you that sucks Ian Collins. For stupid ass comments like that. Why don't you move somewhere else then. Maybe Australia, and come up with a post telling us why YOU SUCK.americans suck
Age 16 actually.Nico dominated from the age of 19, but I don't recall people hating on him. And people thought it was cool if you had a Sunn bike, you weren't a "fanboy". Sign of the times I guess, people want to call others, outside of their friends, posers
You have got to be one of the most uptight people I've seen on here.:huh:I've held off long enough, I don't know you personally, but it is you that sucks Ian Collins. For stupid ass comments like that. Why don't you move somewhere else then. Maybe Australia, and come up with a post telling us why YOU SUCK.