Brands launched in motocross

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philG 3/30/2015 12:20pm
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There is a Troy Lee shop in Spa in Belgium .. its not that big of a town either
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Alan_Hess 3/30/2015 12:24pm
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Some people don't understand what mainstream is lol. The biggest I can think of is Oakley. Fox also has done very well. No Fear also went mainstream a while back. Not too many other companies besides that I can think of.
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fullfloater wrote:
JT ever considered mainstream?

Seven might get there if we can ever get Bubba back on the track...
I've seen a number of MTB guys wearing Seven gear, it seems to be catching on.
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DonM wrote:
Life's A Beach.....remember RJ wearing the shorts over his riding gear...Started by Mark and Brian Simonitus (Simo) and Jeff Surwall. Later became No Fear after an...
Life's A Beach.....remember RJ wearing the shorts over his riding gear...Started by Mark and Brian Simonitus (Simo) and Jeff Surwall. Later became No Fear after an internal issue with an investor in the original company.
What was the name of the company that used RJ's image when he was known as "The Bad Boy".

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bama205 3/30/2015 2:58pm
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Where did monster start?
Bar to bar?
Or at the bar
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fullfloater wrote:
JT ever considered mainstream?

Seven might get there if we can ever get Bubba back on the track...
zehn wrote:
I've seen a number of MTB guys wearing Seven gear, it seems to be catching on.
Pretty sure you are thinking of 7protection

http://7protection.com/
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fullfloater wrote:
JT ever considered mainstream?

Seven might get there if we can ever get Bubba back on the track...
zehn wrote:
I've seen a number of MTB guys wearing Seven gear, it seems to be catching on.
wydopen wrote:
Pretty sure you are thinking of 7protection

http://7protection.com/
No, I mean I've seen mtb riders wearing Seven jerseys. Not pros, just guys out riding. They might be moto guys though
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Wasatch Rider wrote:
Life's a Beach started with surfing too.

RJ surfed now and again.
Nope they were all moto guys...Mark, Brian and Jeff were all from Illinois at the time...They were actually giving the stuff to racers at the Florida Winter Am's in 1980 or 81 my memory kind of fails me a little on exactly which year. It was before they all move to San Diego.
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DonM wrote:
Life's A Beach.....remember RJ wearing the shorts over his riding gear...Started by Mark and Brian Simonitus (Simo) and Jeff Surwall. Later became No Fear after an...
Life's A Beach.....remember RJ wearing the shorts over his riding gear...Started by Mark and Brian Simonitus (Simo) and Jeff Surwall. Later became No Fear after an internal issue with an investor in the original company.
TX24 wrote:
What was the name of the company that used RJ's image when he was known as "The Bad Boy".
That was Life's a Beach
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Vents paintball goggles. originally started in moto in michigan. You would get so much airflow your eyes would water. no more fogging though.. DonM probably has more info on this
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cable wrote:
Vents paintball goggles. originally started in moto in michigan. You would get so much airflow your eyes would water. no more fogging though.. DonM probably has...
Vents paintball goggles. originally started in moto in michigan. You would get so much airflow your eyes would water. no more fogging though.. DonM probably has more info on this
I believe it was Todd Nesler and his brother that started that.
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Wasatch Rider wrote:
Don Emler was/is the largest owner of No Fear.
Simo brother's always were, Don was number three behind them. Mostly got involved as No Fear was doing licensing deals with FMF for T-Shirts.
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Cliffy615 wrote:
HLTN Co, UNIT, Troy lee, One industries
ML512 wrote:
In the So Cal area, Troy Lee and One Industries are a bit more common to see. But just about anywhere else, it would be hard...
In the So Cal area, Troy Lee and One Industries are a bit more common to see. But just about anywhere else, it would be hard to find anyone that recognizes the name. Fox on the other hand is well known in every state and even outside the US.
Don't forget the Troy Lee edition Ford Ranger ! That's pretty mainstream.

Also, Answer and 661 have crossed over to mountain biking. Their shoes and handlebars are pretty well known. Sidi and Gaerne are very well known for their cycling shoes, especially Sidi.

What about Scott and Smith? Did Scott start with MX or Ski goggles? They now make bicycles and bike gear and are very well known. I've seen lots of mountain bikers wearing Smith helmets and glasses also.

Lots of examples that maybe aren't "mainstream" like in the mall, but are branching out from MX.

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Leatt
100%
HRP
red dot tires
Sunstar
answer products
Richter
Kal Gard

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Wasatch Rider wrote:
Don Emler was/is the largest owner of No Fear.
ML512 wrote:
Simo brother's always were, Don was number three behind them. Mostly got involved as No Fear was doing licensing deals with FMF for T-Shirts.
Thats probably accurate.
I just remember reading about the bankruptcy.
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I think Untamed Power started in motocross.
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Hart & Huntington
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731chopper 4/6/2015 7:54am
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EnvyMedia wrote:
GoPro? A few years ago I only saw them on MX riders and other extreme sporters and now everyone and their dog has one.
GoPro was founded by a guy who races Formula B cars up in the northwest I believe.

*edit* After a Google search apparently his start with the cameras was while surfing before his racing days.
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endurox wrote:
PJ1
you've posted like 6 times, and clearly have still not read any of the thread... hes asking about companies that made it MAINSTREAM......
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ML512 4/6/2015 8:30am
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RandyS wrote:
Hart & Huntington
Now this is a correct answer.
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731chopper 4/6/2015 8:35am
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Several people have posted it already but I'd agree that Mechanix has made it to the mainstream.
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Infamous 4/6/2015 10:30am
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3 pages and not a soul has mentioned FOX?

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