unclefuzzy
12-08-2004, 02:44 AM
How bad do you want a 2.4"? (BAD NEWS)
Hey Guys,
2.3"-2.4" tire update:
Remember this post? http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.p...ghlight=mikesee
I just got off the phone with Johannes Schmidt at Ritchey and was rather disappointed by the news he told me.
Basically, there is not enough response due to a lack of factors:
1. Only 25 emails came in when Mike Curiak initially posted a while back. They need several hundred. 147 people voted, but Johannes and Jehan need hard numbers. Emails.
2. The number of folks that came by the booth at Interbike he was able to count on one hand requesting a big 29" tire
3. A tire mold runs about $5K
4. They would need to sell a minimum of 350 tires annualy for them to even think about bringing this product on.
Basically, Johannes and Jehan need a HUGE influx of emails and evidence to bring to the bean counters saying they have a viable product idea which will will make money for the company. It's all about profitability in the long run. Money talks.
So what we need is if you guys really want a TRUE 2.3" or larger tire for the front of your rigid 29"er SS, FS, Hardtail, Rigid, or whatever your flavor is, you need to email:
contact_us@ritcheylogic.com
jschmidt@ritcheylogic.com
In subject, write "Fattie 29" tire" or something to that effect.
In the body, I wrote "please make a 2.3" or larger tire. I'll buy 4."
Lets get this going fellas! Right now, copy the above emails and shooth them an email. Don't wait and do it later. Before you hit the back button, get the job done now. I'd like to call Johannes back in two weeks and for him to tell me there are 300 email sitting in his cue and he is royally pissed off at me. But you know what? We've gotten his attention.
Lets rally around this 2.4" and get some more excitement behind it!!!
Got this off of MTBR (I'm martini). I've done my part. Plus spreading the word. They need at least a 350 tire minimum to make it worth it for them. Ante up and email 'em! The tire in question would be the Zmax pattern if I'm not mistaken.
Hey Guys,
2.3"-2.4" tire update:
Remember this post? http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.p...ghlight=mikesee
I just got off the phone with Johannes Schmidt at Ritchey and was rather disappointed by the news he told me.
Basically, there is not enough response due to a lack of factors:
1. Only 25 emails came in when Mike Curiak initially posted a while back. They need several hundred. 147 people voted, but Johannes and Jehan need hard numbers. Emails.
2. The number of folks that came by the booth at Interbike he was able to count on one hand requesting a big 29" tire
3. A tire mold runs about $5K
4. They would need to sell a minimum of 350 tires annualy for them to even think about bringing this product on.
Basically, Johannes and Jehan need a HUGE influx of emails and evidence to bring to the bean counters saying they have a viable product idea which will will make money for the company. It's all about profitability in the long run. Money talks.
So what we need is if you guys really want a TRUE 2.3" or larger tire for the front of your rigid 29"er SS, FS, Hardtail, Rigid, or whatever your flavor is, you need to email:
contact_us@ritcheylogic.com
jschmidt@ritcheylogic.com
In subject, write "Fattie 29" tire" or something to that effect.
In the body, I wrote "please make a 2.3" or larger tire. I'll buy 4."
Lets get this going fellas! Right now, copy the above emails and shooth them an email. Don't wait and do it later. Before you hit the back button, get the job done now. I'd like to call Johannes back in two weeks and for him to tell me there are 300 email sitting in his cue and he is royally pissed off at me. But you know what? We've gotten his attention.
Lets rally around this 2.4" and get some more excitement behind it!!!
Got this off of MTBR (I'm martini). I've done my part. Plus spreading the word. They need at least a 350 tire minimum to make it worth it for them. Ante up and email 'em! The tire in question would be the Zmax pattern if I'm not mistaken.