Who is the big name wearing JT Racing?

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 10:03am
Just listened to the podcast with matthes...so who is your guess???
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motoplook 12/6/2011 11:16pm
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well, not RV, not RD, not TC, not JS, not CR, not Metty, not Weimer, not H&H, not Brayton, not Barcia, not Roczen, not Musquin. not Wilson, not Rattray, not millsaps, not the FC riders... big name? Alessi leaving alpinestars?
knowitalloveragainnovice 12/6/2011 11:19pm
12/6/2011 11:19pm
His name is noone cares.....and he is older and faster than a 6 year old. The factories love him because of his birth month.
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MtnBoy 12/6/2011 11:26pm
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Millsaps?

Allessi?

Wey?

Hahn?
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kkertzman 12/6/2011 11:35pm
12/6/2011 11:35pm
He said he could "possibly be leading"...that makes me think Mike Allessi, the holeshot king!

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haydos25 12/7/2011 12:50am
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Are we talking somebody other than Leib?? I guess he is kind of a big name in some circles.
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jamma10 12/7/2011 4:48am
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I respect the fact JT holds some historical merit in the sport, but they're trading of this and charging stupid money for their latest gear. Its Motocross, not Polo.
2strokerider 12/7/2011 5:25am
12/7/2011 5:25am Edited Date/Time 12/7/2011 5:25am
jamma10 wrote:
I respect the fact JT holds some historical merit in the sport, but they're trading of this and charging stupid money for their latest gear. Its...
I respect the fact JT holds some historical merit in the sport, but they're trading of this and charging stupid money for their latest gear. Its Motocross, not Polo.
agreed with that- i really like some of their new stuff, i'd buy a set if it wasnt such a ridiculous price!!!
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ebers 12/7/2011 5:45am
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Why couldn't it be Barcia... there gear deal hasn't exactly been spelled out yet right?
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jamma10 wrote:
I respect the fact JT holds some historical merit in the sport, but they're trading of this and charging stupid money for their latest gear. Its...
I respect the fact JT holds some historical merit in the sport, but they're trading of this and charging stupid money for their latest gear. Its Motocross, not Polo.
2strokerider wrote:
agreed with that- i really like some of their new stuff, i'd buy a set if it wasnt such a ridiculous price!!!
Then don't buy the stuff. There are those people that will buy well-built gear. Look at Klim gear, high priced but very functional gear in my opinion.
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mccread 12/7/2011 5:50am
12/7/2011 5:50am Edited Date/Time 12/7/2011 5:50am
How much is the JT stuff in £?
2strokerider 12/7/2011 6:00am
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jamma10 wrote:
I respect the fact JT holds some historical merit in the sport, but they're trading of this and charging stupid money for their latest gear. Its...
I respect the fact JT holds some historical merit in the sport, but they're trading of this and charging stupid money for their latest gear. Its Motocross, not Polo.
2strokerider wrote:
agreed with that- i really like some of their new stuff, i'd buy a set if it wasnt such a ridiculous price!!!
ebers wrote:
Then don't buy the stuff. There are those people that will buy well-built gear. Look at Klim gear, high priced but very functional gear in my...
Then don't buy the stuff. There are those people that will buy well-built gear. Look at Klim gear, high priced but very functional gear in my opinion.
I won't!! There is other 'well built' kit available for alot less money

edit- looks like its actually got a bit cheaper since last time i checked- around £200 for a jersey+ jeans (no gloves)
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mxtryon231 12/7/2011 10:54am
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Alessi Brothers.
Chris O'Neal 12/7/2011 11:33am
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I remember reading a while ago that the Alessi's are looking for a different gear company. My bet would be them.
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jasonv43 12/7/2011 11:36am
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ebers wrote:
Why couldn't it be Barcia... there gear deal hasn't exactly been spelled out yet right?
Not Barcia or anybody from the Geico team.
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hasko158 12/7/2011 12:08pm
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stuff is so ugly I feel bad for whoever wears it. I do respect bringing back the retro stuff, but it should only be worn in the vintage class.
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mxb2 12/7/2011 12:23pm
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ebers wrote:
Why couldn't it be Barcia... there gear deal hasn't exactly been spelled out yet right?
jasonv43 wrote:
Not Barcia or anybody from the Geico team.
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vet323 12/7/2011 12:24pm
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Chris O'Neal wrote:
I remember reading a while ago that the Alessi's are looking for a different gear company. My bet would be them.
Worked out well for Alloy!
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mtl 12/7/2011 12:30pm
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hasko158 wrote:
stuff is so ugly I feel bad for whoever wears it. I do respect bringing back the retro stuff, but it should only be worn in...
stuff is so ugly I feel bad for whoever wears it. I do respect bringing back the retro stuff, but it should only be worn in the vintage class.
Im with you, stuff is butt ugly.

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mccread 12/7/2011 12:31pm
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I think the best riders to wear your gear are those with the best style or winning.

Stylish riders can make any gear look cool even if their not winning, while guys with not a good style who aren't winning tend to make it not look that good.
Adam934MX 12/7/2011 12:36pm
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mccread wrote:
How much is the JT stuff in £?
It's $255 for pants, jersey, and gloves. So about £190.


Which IMO it's not that far off from other gear manufacturers if it's good quality and holds up.
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Sherwood 12/7/2011 12:37pm
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ebers wrote:
Why couldn't it be Barcia... there gear deal hasn't exactly been spelled out yet right?
I think someone like Wey could do wonders for a company like that.
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ebers wrote:
Why couldn't it be Barcia... there gear deal hasn't exactly been spelled out yet right?
Sherwood wrote:
I think someone like Wey could do wonders for a company like that.
Wey is MSR for-evvvv-errrrr.
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mmcmx 12/7/2011 12:43pm
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mccread wrote:
I think the best riders to wear your gear are those with the best style or winning. Stylish riders can make any gear look cool even...
I think the best riders to wear your gear are those with the best style or winning.

Stylish riders can make any gear look cool even if their not winning, while guys with not a good style who aren't winning tend to make it not look that good.
Yep, MSR sure knows what they are doing with Kdub and Wey. But the designs are legit too.
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mtl 12/7/2011 12:51pm
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mmcmx wrote:
Yep, MSR sure knows what they are doing with Kdub and Wey. But the designs are legit too.
MSR stuff is tight. Best quality stuff I have ever had.
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Hanaa80 12/7/2011 1:00pm
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jamma10 wrote:
I respect the fact JT holds some historical merit in the sport, but they're trading of this and charging stupid money for their latest gear. Its...
I respect the fact JT holds some historical merit in the sport, but they're trading of this and charging stupid money for their latest gear. Its Motocross, not Polo.
Maybe it's a marketing strategy? Create a quality image with premium pricing. You have to have a lot of dough for penetration pricing..
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hasko158 wrote:
stuff is so ugly I feel bad for whoever wears it. I do respect bringing back the retro stuff, but it should only be worn in...
stuff is so ugly I feel bad for whoever wears it. I do respect bringing back the retro stuff, but it should only be worn in the vintage class.
mtl wrote:
Im with you, stuff is butt ugly.
May I ask what you think is the best looking 2012 gear?
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SethGator 12/7/2011 1:25pm
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NeWskoolmxer wrote:
May I ask what you think is the best looking 2012 gear?
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stevster214 12/7/2011 1:26pm
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allessi brothers and im sure motoconcepts hole time
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mtl 12/7/2011 1:28pm
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NeWskoolmxer wrote:
May I ask what you think is the best looking 2012 gear?
Lots of stuff looks good, MSR, most ONE looks nice, Fox is boring.

The JT stuff just doesnt do it for me. Too bright and no contrast between the colors.
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burnside 12/7/2011 1:49pm
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I still need a bit more convincing with this JT comeback before I part with any ££s. The fact David Bailey has a foot in it might sway me, but if your asking me (the consumer) to buy into this nostalgic brand, I want a better story than "we liked the brand so we bought the license from some massive corporation". Doesn't make me feel all fuzzy and nostalgic.

I just want Shift to hurry up and re-release the black Emig gear from the late 90s! Thats some retro gear I will fork out for.

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