Comments on: So That Happened… http://kittybait.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/so-that-happened/ HERE KITTY KITTY KITTY... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:39:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: JC http://kittybait.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/so-that-happened/#comment-45 JC Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:33:53 +0000 http://kittybait.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-45 Oh, I definitely agree with you, Rich. I can totally see Lemond's argument. Trek wasn't putting as much into marketing the brand as they could/should of. Was it because of what Greg may have said about Lance? Maybe. But, keep in mind that Trek has a habit of selective marketing. Look at the Session 10. Great bike, no one knows it exists. Also, there are probably more than a few folks that might feel strange owning a bike with his name on it. Also, Trek spent a few bucks on R&D for a completely new Lemond model, the Triomphe (and another re-design last year) a few years back. I can honestly see both sides very clearly in on this issue. Oh, I definitely agree with you, Rich. I can totally see Lemond’s argument. Trek wasn’t putting as much into marketing the brand as they could/should of. Was it because of what Greg may have said about Lance? Maybe. But, keep in mind that Trek has a habit of selective marketing. Look at the Session 10. Great bike, no one knows it exists. Also, there are probably more than a few folks that might feel strange owning a bike with his name on it.

Also, Trek spent a few bucks on R&D for a completely new Lemond model, the Triomphe (and another re-design last year) a few years back. I can honestly see both sides very clearly in on this issue.

]]> By: Richard H http://kittybait.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/so-that-happened/#comment-44 Richard H Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:04:07 +0000 http://kittybait.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-44 I was a HUGE Floyd fan before the shit about Floyd's boy threatening Lemond with molestation revelations. I'm 46 yrs old so Lemond is the guy who put bike racing on the map for my generation. His accomplishments are epic, and I would go so far as to say no Lemond,no Lance( or Landis ). That said, I think Lemond has been way out of line regarding weighing in on Lance/Floyd and I can see why Trek would distance themselves from him because of said comments. However, Floyd's blackmailing of Lemond is inexcusible, and has caused me to have serious doubts about his honesty regarding his doping scandel. If Landis hadn't stooped so low, I'd still be inclined to support him. Floyd's actions have completely undermined his credibility and have me thinkin he's guilty of cheating. My main point is this; Lemond may be an old, crochety,bitter guy,but his Tour wins were hugely important to U.S. cycling and pretty much created the road scene that existed before Lance. You guys (particularly those of you in the industry) should think twice before kicking tthe old man to the curb. I was a HUGE Floyd fan before the shit about Floyd’s boy threatening Lemond with molestation revelations. I’m 46 yrs old so Lemond is the guy who put bike racing on the map for my generation. His accomplishments are epic, and I would go so far as to say no Lemond,no Lance( or Landis ). That said, I think Lemond has been way out of line regarding weighing in on Lance/Floyd and I can see why Trek would distance themselves from him because of said comments. However, Floyd’s blackmailing of Lemond is inexcusible, and has caused me to have serious doubts about his honesty regarding his doping scandel. If Landis hadn’t stooped so low, I’d still be inclined to support him. Floyd’s actions have completely undermined his credibility and have me thinkin he’s guilty of cheating. My main point is this; Lemond may be an old, crochety,bitter guy,but his Tour wins were hugely important to U.S. cycling and pretty much created the road scene that existed before Lance. You guys (particularly those of you in the industry) should think twice before kicking tthe old man to the curb.

]]> By: Darin http://kittybait.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/so-that-happened/#comment-43 Darin Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:55:37 +0000 http://kittybait.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-43 I'm sure Jorge won't mind the massages and free popsicles while I'm gone. I’m sure Jorge won’t mind the massages and free popsicles while I’m gone.

]]> By: JC http://kittybait.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/so-that-happened/#comment-42 JC Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:06:09 +0000 http://kittybait.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-42 That reminds me Darin, some guy named Ron keeps calling the shop asking for you. He's always saying something about "free massages" and "popcicles." That reminds me Darin, some guy named Ron keeps calling the shop asking for you. He’s always saying something about “free massages” and “popcicles.”

]]> By: Darin http://kittybait.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/so-that-happened/#comment-41 Darin Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:01:40 +0000 http://kittybait.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-41 haha looks like uncle ron strikes again!! haha looks like uncle ron strikes again!!

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