Sam Hill signed with CRC Nukeproof for 2013
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heavyp
You heard it here first
haha after the season break, and testing a new bike I think he's aloud a few crashes. Everyones not perfect not even gwin as we saw last season crashing.
Mywifesirrational
I however am very normal. Trust me.
Graphics look like poo to me, it doesn't look professional - like its been added as an afterthought.
But if they gave me a free bike with those graphics I'd ride it.
But if they gave me a free bike with those graphics I'd ride it.
Dragonwoody
Likes Dirt
I am getting those graphics for my demo
Looks like he has finally gotten over his Moto pant style.
Then again it was Farkin hot the other day in mundairing.
On another note: don't over think the graphics etc. have a look at his gear and bike. He clearly has just gotten the gear from the team and is on an initial ride.
Monster Energy won't be throwing money his way just to have him NOT put any iron on labels/decals on bike. He doesn't even have the obligatory Sam hill sticker on the frame.
The start of the season is ages away and is not what he will look like come 1st race of the year.
This is however a strategic play by CRC to try and cement it's overseas business model in our direction. There were some other riders out of contract they could have chased.
Then again it was Farkin hot the other day in mundairing.
On another note: don't over think the graphics etc. have a look at his gear and bike. He clearly has just gotten the gear from the team and is on an initial ride.
Monster Energy won't be throwing money his way just to have him NOT put any iron on labels/decals on bike. He doesn't even have the obligatory Sam hill sticker on the frame.
The start of the season is ages away and is not what he will look like come 1st race of the year.
This is however a strategic play by CRC to try and cement it's overseas business model in our direction. There were some other riders out of contract they could have chased.
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dunndog
Eats Squid
I doubt it's as much a strategic play to cement their business model in our direction, I reckon they've already achieved that (although it can't hurt). Sam's as good as anyone else riding the WC, if you're looking to sign someone there aren't many names bigger than Sam Hill.
dunndog
Eats Squid
Gwin actually wasn't up for grabs, he and his management had (as far as we all know) committed to Trek for the next 3 years.
Danny Hart is a very talented loose cannon with some maturing to do, and B Mac is managed by Whitely so was really never going to end up anywhere else.. So of those names I'd still say Hill was the best choice for CRC to make. And, as you suggested earlier, it does bring Aussies a little closer to home with CRC which is all warm and fuzzy..
I like the livery on the bike. But I'd say they have done that for one reason. They would have known these pics would go viral in the MTB world. The way I see it, its like in motorsports how they run a pretty bland livery for testing etc then release the proper livery just before the start of the season.
dunndog
Eats Squid
yeah right! He's pinned on that thing! I really hope it serves him well and it helps bring his full potential out.Judging by the new video crc has put up... The livery under sams control flashes past to quick to see it
It could be so people continue to talk about the video and make more people watch it and more people see the brands being advertised.
I like the subtle touch of how fast the Chain Reaction delivery service is when Sam opens the door and says "Geez, that was quick!". Classic.