Schlecks to Trek it

paulcuthbert
paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
edited September 2010 in Pro race
Popped up in my Facebook news feed:

The Schlecks new Luxembourg team will ride Trek bikes in 2011

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/trek_life/news/article/2275/2010/09/01/trek_and_luxembourg_pro_cycling_team_project_join_forces/
The most painful climb in Northern Ireland http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6776_124247198694_548863694_2335754_8016178_n.jpg

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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Makes sense.

    For specialiZed, the extra impact of having Schleck as well as Contador is probably not worth the extra investment.

    On the other hand, Trek know Schleck is more marketable than Contador*, and probably a little cheaper (plus, Contador is tied into specialiZed).



    *as soon as he stops fat fingering his gears.
    _
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    The rumour is the team will be called "Team Luxemboug" or some such. I read they were going to be on Trek yesterday.

    5 sponsors if the rumours are correct.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    iainf72 wrote:
    The rumour is the team will be called "Team Luxemboug" or some such.

    Some 'brand management' consultant probably charged a hundred grand for that.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    RichN95 wrote:
    iainf72 wrote:
    The rumour is the team will be called "Team Luxemboug" or some such.

    Some 'brand management' consultant probably charged a hundred grand for that.

    S/he's onto a winner then!
    _
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    RichN95 wrote:

    Some 'brand management' consultant probably charged a hundred grand for that.

    They came to me first but my suggestion of Team Goofball didn't go down to well.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    Too bad, I was really hoping for a "real" team to ride Look bikes.
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    Most interesting thing? They're NOT using SRAM but Shimano Di2!! I think Andy likes the self-adjusting groupset! ;)
  • Kléber
    Kléber Posts: 6,842
    The highest bidder usually wins, although no doubt it'll be spun as Andy Schleck personally scouring the world for the ideal frame.

    EBIT - you can smell the PR guff right away:
    "We looked at a number of equipment suppliers, but our goals are to win the Tour de France and be the number 1 team in the world. Trek has the best equipment, along with more experience and expertise to help make that happen," directeur sportif Kim Andersen said in a statement.
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    Does this mean Trek are dumping the Shack?
    It's a Lifestyle! -+-+- Coggan Training Levels
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,549
    Riding a Trek isn't going to help either Shlecks' descending ability, they go round corners in instalments.
  • Kléber
    Kléber Posts: 6,842
    Bronzie wrote:
    Does this mean Trek are dumping the Shack?
    No, impossible to imagine them leaving Armstrong and Co.
    andyp wrote:
    Riding a Trek isn't going to help either Shlecks' descending ability, they go round corners in instalments.
    Yes, certainly I know relaxed angles and longer wheelbases of past models have been like that but not seen/measured any recent ones.
  • inkyfingers
    inkyfingers Posts: 4,400
    Kléber wrote:
    Bronzie wrote:
    Does this mean Trek are dumping the Shack?
    No, impossible to imagine them leaving Armstrong and Co.

    I would have agreed with you in the past but maybe Trek are worried about current investigation and the possible fallout of their bikes being associated with him and his team. They could also be looking to the likely future successes of Andy and the new team versus the OAPs day out that is Radishack.
    "I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    There was a discussion on CN Forum where it appears that there appears to be a dearth of reference to Radioshack on the Trek website pending the Federal investigation - perhaps a 'damage limitation' exercise? I wonder if they're going to do a singlespeed special for Andy so he can't f*** up his gear shifts?
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    A shame as I thought the Spesh bikes were really nice (and I own a Trek). Definitely think the Spesh Shiv is one of the best TT bikes out there.


    But yeah - at the end of the day they are all similar bikes and it;s about the rider. And how much he gets paid to ride the brand.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    RichN95 wrote:
    iainf72 wrote:
    The rumour is the team will be called "Team Luxemboug" or some such.

    Some 'brand management' consultant probably charged a hundred grand for that.

    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

    You're right on target with that.
  • sherer
    sherer Posts: 2,460
    with this story and the fact that Phinney seems to be off to BMC does make we wonder if the Shack really are going to stick it out for the second year.
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    sherer wrote:
    with this story and the fact that Phinney seems to be off to BMC does make we wonder if the Shack really are going to stick it out for the second year.

    I wouldn't, they paid for LA who has a huge marketable value (even now) and they're not getting LA, they're getting his sidekicks. Regardless of the current LA situation, the sponsors are paying top dollar for the reserves. Add in the current situation and you'd be running away screaming.
  • MrChuck
    MrChuck Posts: 1,663
    inkyfingers wrote:
    Kléber wrote:
    Bronzie wrote:
    Does this mean Trek are dumping the Shack?
    No, impossible to imagine them leaving Armstrong and Co.

    I would have agreed with you in the past but maybe Trek are worried about current investigation and the possible fallout of their bikes being associated with him and his team. They could also be looking to the likely future successes of Andy and the new team versus the OAPs day out that is Radishack.

    I'd agree but doesn't Armstrong own a reasonable chunk of Trek? Or have I invented that?
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    MrChuck wrote:

    I'd agree but doesn't Armstrong own a reasonable chunk of Trek? Or have I invented that?

    He owns a chunk of SRAM
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • ynyswen24
    ynyswen24 Posts: 703
    iainf72 wrote:
    MrChuck wrote:

    I'd agree but doesn't Armstrong own a reasonable chunk of Trek? Or have I invented that?

    He owns a chunk of SRAM

    Are you sure of that, it's news to me...any details, that would take some serious wedge!
  • sherer
    sherer Posts: 2,460
    i've read that before as well that LA owns part of SRAM. Not sure how much stake he has.

    When The Shack was formed wasn't it known then that LA would only go on for one more year but the team was still formed for two ?
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    ynyswen24 wrote:
    iainf72 wrote:
    MrChuck wrote:

    I'd agree but doesn't Armstrong own a reasonable chunk of Trek? Or have I invented that?

    He owns a chunk of SRAM

    Are you sure of that, it's news to me...any details, that would take some serious wedge!


    http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/a ... sram-18729
  • MrChuck
    MrChuck Posts: 1,663
    ynyswen24 wrote:
    iainf72 wrote:
    MrChuck wrote:

    I'd agree but doesn't Armstrong own a reasonable chunk of Trek? Or have I invented that?

    He owns a chunk of SRAM

    Are you sure of that, it's news to me...any details, that would take some serious wedge!

    From this velonews article:
    http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/04/news/lance-armstrong-becomes-part-owner-in-honey-stinger_113493

    "Armstrong also has ownership stakes in SRAM, FRS and, although the arrangement is largely symbolic, Trek Bicycle."
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    I think he may have received stock in Trek as opposed to cash.
    M.Rushton

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