Steve Peat Syndicate Launches a North American Program by brule

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pwendel (Jan 7, 2011 at 20:34)

This is a good model that's been used with great results in motorsports (motorcycles, cars, etc.). Seems like a nice fit with Santa Cruz. Hmmm. Wonder if you could scale this idea up and down...nothing to stop a local or regional builder /s (or group of bike shops) from doing something similar, though. Collaborative partnerships and sharing of resources to find and support the right people. Perhaps a service, design, or business model is possible with such collaborations.

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hampsteadbandit (Jan 8, 2011 at 4:29)

we are doing exactly the same thing with Mythic (Banshee) here in the UK, with our 2011 Mythic Grassroots programme

we offer a complete bike at cost price (we make no profit), clothing, technical support, bike park membership and training sessions plus free entry to our dual-slalom racing series

like you mentioned, other sports (including BMX and Skateboarding) have been offering these 'support' deals for many years with great success

its not a "pro" team but we are not supporting 'pro' riders - we are keen to support up and coming riders who are passionate about riding their bikes and want some support - much more you get than just buying a bike and having to work it all out yourself!

Steve's Peat team sounds like a great idea, and can create a good environment for up and coming riders to develop their riding and come to the notice of sponsors if they have the talent to become professional

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bryantaber (Jan 8, 2011 at 12:42)

I think that the haters are missing the pros of this program. This is the same as paying dues fees to join a little league baseball organiztaion or after school football league Only differnces are the costs to join, no age restrictions and it's being run by current and/or retired professionals and not a bunch of Dads with time on their hands on the weekends. It's gonna offer training to people who want it. And it will act as a farm program to develop possible pro riders. Imagine joing a little leaue baseball team and having a proball player as a coach. Awesome!!!. I am curious , though, if it's for profit? Brilliant if it is.

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Trekfueler (Jan 10, 2011 at 16:57)

Agree. Any sport is a pay to play. And I am sure they scrutinize the people applying. The people with talent always float to the top.

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emilyo (Jan 7, 2011 at 21:37)

The full SPS team rider packages are as follows:

Pro Bike Package – $7,000.00 including your kit, race support and training.

Team Bike Package – $5,600.00 including your kit, race support and training.

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bigjerry Plus (Jan 7, 2011 at 22:02)

thats pretty good if you get to keep the bike. the pro bike is just over 7000 to buy...

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aidan-w1 (Jan 8, 2011 at 2:44)

you do get to keep the bike, i bought last seasons v10 off josh lewis who rides for the british sps team

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finning (Jan 11, 2011 at 10:58)

My kid has a grassroots program through a bike shop we deal with in our town. He gets his bike at cost, discounts on clothing etc. They do not pay race fees or provide training, that is up to him to sort all that out.He got on the program on his own merit but because he is on a grassroots program it dose not mean he is sponsored.Far from it. After looking at the money we spend even with help from the local bike shop i would say that the money is the same, give or take a couple of hundred $.So for the extra support and training in some peoples opinion it might be worth it. DH racing is not a cheap sport as we all know . If you believe that this will take you to the next level then go for it.But as always when you officially put up money to be on a team regardless of your ability you will always have the moniker [hes only on the team because he has money].So should be interesting to see how she pans out.

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emilyo (Jan 7, 2011 at 21:40)

Pro Bike -

Includes SRAM XO, World Cup Boxxer, Vivid Air, DTSwiss Wheels, and Maxxis Minion tires

Team Bike -

Includes SRAM X9, Boxxer Team, Vivid Spring, DT Swiss Wheels, and Maxxis Minion Tires

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sxvr6 (Jan 7, 2011 at 22:26)

its a really good deal if ask me

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me2menow (Jan 8, 2011 at 16:13)

if you can keep it

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finnbjorn96 (Jan 8, 2011 at 16:52)

yes you get to keep it, and a v10 carbon with a similar build to the pro one costs somthing around 6900 dollars I think.

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me2menow (Jan 8, 2011 at 16:54)

nooowayyyy does it say that on the site? link me!

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finnbjorn96 (Jan 9, 2011 at 4:28)

http://www.stevepeatsyndicate.com/us/packages/faq/ it´s in the bottom question.

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1trick (Jan 8, 2011 at 11:56)

Scott scholarship was doing it 10 years ago! and it worked, some very talented riders came out of it, Danny Hart for one!! Good luck to Steve with this, at least he's putting something back in!!

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RoyalT523 (Jan 10, 2011 at 18:01)

Ok don't get me wrong i love peaty but is this really what the sport has come to! Buying Sponsorship!!!!! if you have to buy a sponsor that most likely means you aren't ready to be sponsored if they haven't come to you and given you a offer you need to wait! Why would you buy a sponsor come on now! sponsorship is supposed to sift out the exceptional riders from the good riders what's the point if anyone can get sponsored if the have a buck or two to spent on it!

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Trekfueler (Jan 11, 2011 at 9:17)

Nah its just like joining a competitive AAU baseball team or soccer team. You pay to get in and you get a better showing to perhaps pro scouts and stuff.

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curto (Jan 7, 2011 at 21:24)

so it comes with a full carbon v-10 and gear, and support for 6-8 races. so im gonna guess the price would have to be at least 10 grand minimum. anyone know what the figure would be ?

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smike (Jan 7, 2011 at 21:38)

Pricing is listed on the website as follows:
Pro Bike Package – $7,000.00 including your kit, race support and training.
Team Bike Package – $5,600.00 including your kit, race support and training.
Pretty reasonable I'd say. You do have to apply though, so it's not available to just ANYONE with $5600 to spare.

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Trekfueler (Jan 10, 2011 at 17:02)

Wow thats affordable if you think about it. Thats just about the cost of the bike. And they are throwing in gear and training. I think if a kid has the want or need. He or she needs to get some local sponsors and a few car washes what ever to raise money and they would be sitting pretty. There are a few local kids I know of I think could benefit from this. And shit I would spot them some cash to do it.

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charvey9 (Jan 7, 2011 at 19:17)

That is pretty fkn cool. How many other sports offer something like that, even if you are paying for it? I wish I had the time to devote to racing.

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chuk2rs (Jan 7, 2011 at 19:45)

I think this is a cool deal, but Mitch Ropelato should not have to be on a pay to play team. National Champ means nothing. Then again, maybe it's worth it.

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iggys Plus (Jan 7, 2011 at 20:06)

Do you honestly think Mitch paid to join that team? Cmon now dude.....

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dirtbiker100 (Jan 8, 2011 at 3:21)

They're opposite sides of the coin chuk2rs - mitch is getting "paid" to ride for SPS or whatever, whereas the general public have to pay to ride in the team.
I say "paid" as he'll get bikes, race entry and transport to races, not necessarily money in his pocket.

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Forrest66 (Jan 7, 2011 at 20:56)

OK the only thing I didnt find is do they pay for your flying to each race??? if so thats a grat deal IF any one know please tell me???? thank you

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whitetux (Jan 8, 2011 at 1:38)

no, what you are buying into is just the bike and support, nothing else.

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demonspecialized (Jan 8, 2011 at 14:49)

British Downhill riders being sampled out overseas were companies think they can make some more money out of it !

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luismarquesdh (Jan 8, 2011 at 5:31)

We need it in portugal Razz

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tumor375 (Jan 7, 2011 at 19:15)

Awesome! Showing some love to us Mericans'

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drinkmilk54 Plus (Jan 7, 2011 at 20:40)

i bet that'll be a few bucks eh

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craig7 (Jan 7, 2011 at 23:50)

the website says $5600 for the team package and $7000 for the pro package. Pricey but not bad considering what you get. Wish i could afford it.

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lewisstp (Jan 8, 2011 at 1:19)

Woooooo, go peaty!

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osseus (Jan 8, 2011 at 2:21)

dont like the idea that its a buy in package, we get enough rich crap riders on sweet bikes. This should be a competition like it was in the UK, so the riders that deserve it can get the help from Peaty not some rich twat who trys to buy his talent

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konakid1993 (Jan 8, 2011 at 3:42)

Wayyyyy too many people over here using money rather than talent, don't wanna see the US going the same way!

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DanB25 (Jan 8, 2011 at 3:44)

only 1 guy on the UK SPS got in through that competition, all the others bar billy matthews and josh lewis bought their places
plus you have to have some level of skill, you apply for it and then if they accept you you buy the place

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mattsmurph (Jan 8, 2011 at 5:07)

konakid im sorry but the states were on that path longn before you guys

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veloparkbiker24 (Jan 8, 2011 at 8:35)

He has to make money out of it some how but also if you notice on the website he wont just say ok you'll spend the money your on the team. You have to send him a resume and tell him about you. It wont just be you pay your in. http://www.stevepeatsyndicate.com/us/packages/how-to-apply/

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Pablos (Jan 8, 2011 at 11:32)

sure... that makes all the difference, the resume and saying you're motivated... a bit of a joke if you ask me, people should work their way up for through races sleeping in a tent and riding whatever they can afford, and if their talent is enough they will get a deal. Just my opinion, i wouldn't buy my way into a team.

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archi-magus (Jan 8, 2011 at 17:14)

Pablos, that's exactly how all sponsorships work. Send a resume, some tape, and tell them you're motivated.

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Downhill-Christy (Jan 9, 2011 at 7:59)

SPS, Steve's Pension Scheme Wink

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dezim (Jan 8, 2011 at 0:45)

too bad there isnt support for more races in canada

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partypiv (Jan 8, 2011 at 19:39)

the canadian boys dont need the support we crush the nar just waking up

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dezim (Jan 9, 2011 at 0:06)

ya well obvs but it sucks when we crush the gnar and our bikes fall apart

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jumpslut (Jan 7, 2011 at 19:25)

Excellent concept, this will surely go off in NA.

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bryantaber (Jan 9, 2011 at 13:04)

Ummmm,... thats the way professional sports works.

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Steve Peat Syndicate Launches a North American Program

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