Oh gawd. I wonder what C-level epiphany happened to decide that was somehow a good idea.
The man himself is back - Tony Ellsworth!!!
OMG. I hope he returns to MTBR. I’m stocking up on popcorn.
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Guess he wasn’t done ruining his name.
Please, no.
WOW!
Outside politics, I can't recall anyone 'failing up" as many times as this guy has. Just a quick five minute search shows his reputation in the cycling community is toxic and yet people are once again investing in his name and brand.
A quote from RP Designs' Start Engine page:
"We believe our subsidiary, Ellsworth, is a prestigious and respected USA bicycle brand."
Well... good luck with that!
Outside politics, I can't recall anyone 'failing up" as many times as this guy has. Just a quick five minute search shows his reputation in the cycling community is toxic and yet people are once again investing in his name and brand.
A quote from RP Designs' Start Engine page:
"We believe our subsidiary, Ellsworth, is a prestigious and respected USA bicycle brand."
Well... good luck with that!
All I remember is the Truth I owned was similar to a beer can. Easy to flex, dent and crush.
as someone out of the loop - can one of you good people give me some context on this?
I won’t speak to his bikes or business practices. But regarding his presence on MTBR…as someone out of the loop - can one of you good people give me some context on this?
Think of the worst villain ever on a reality show. For example, Survivor. When he is finally voted off the island, you rejoice. Only to quickly realize it’s not the same without him.
kinda the opposite of this:
Come back Tony!
Another Smellsworth thread?
Really??
Really??
let's just say that there are adults alive now (maybe you!) who weren't alive when Tony E first raised hell on mtbr.as someone out of the loop - can one of you good people give me some context on this?
Since this is a review site, some past bike companies have soured past customers in one way or another and then they fall, then rise from the ashes, and a lot of those past customers become vocal.as someone out of the loop - can one of you good people give me some context on this?
I heard Tony was going to be partnering up with the guys from sick bikes and forming a new manufacturer called SHART.
I heard Tony was going to be partnering up with the guys from sick bikes and forming a new manufacturer called SHART.
I'm wondering if he's going to offer these [new}frames with his legendary "Lifetime Warranty"?
You know what they say "theres no such thing as bad publicity its just publicity"!!
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