Van Homan Makes A Statement About Fit
FatTony
- October 12 2009
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- 27 comments
Defgrip just posted this statement from Van Homan about the recent changes at Fit…
“I became part of the Fit family in 2002 because I was excited to get away from the corporate BMX sponsorship world, where I felt that the bottom line and contest results seemed to be their number one priority. I was excited to work with Robbie Morales, Chris Moeller and the Fit team which included and still consists of Mike Aitken, Brian Foster, Justin Inman and Edwin Delarosa. A lot of smaller companies were having problems getting American made frames manufactured at the time. But with Chris Moeller/S&M providing the machine shop and the know how to design and produce quality products, it seemed like a fool proof plan.
Over the past 8 years, I, along with many others, have helped build Fit into what it is today. Fit is more then one person. Although Rob-o, Moeller, Mike Aitken and the rest of the team have been key players in the growth of Fit, it never could have been what it is today without people like George Ramirez packing boxes, Timmy Ball running the machine shop, Nick Benson heading up the sales force, Neal Wood in product design and the insane number of other contributors most of whom are fellow riders. Fit truly is a family and I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of it.
Chris and Robbie have had their differences in the past but as of recently it started to become clear that this time there were going to be some major changes. I have to admit this transition has been hard on me. I have looked up to both parties involved on a number of levels since I was a kid. It feels something like being a 12 year old kid caught in the middle of his parents divorce. All this may sound a bit dramatic and maybe it is but Fit is more then just a job or a sponsor to me.
Fit is something I’ve spent 1/3 or my life being a part of and something I will continue to be a part of and take pride in. I understand that Robbie and the other team riders felt they needed to move on. I respect their decisions and honestly wish them the best in their new ventures. However, don’t let their actions discount what Fit is and stands for.
Fit is a rider owned company that continues to make quality products, sponsor events and supports a number of riders as both sponsored pros and employees. Fit grew into what it is because they do things right and for the right reason, that’s not going to change. I am excited about the future of Fit. I feel like this whole situation has already brought me closer to some of the other team riders. We have great ideas moving forward and are collectively going to work hard to continue kicking ass.” - Van Homan “Still Fit!”
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October 12th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Ya meat heads r beasting. Fuck da politics n ride 4 da love. Who cares a out robo leaving. 4 all I care mike aitken can leave fit n cus he is my favorite rider in da whole wide world I will still ride his frame. He can b on huffy n if he can ride dat I can 2.
October 12th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Van was never asked to be part of cult for the record
October 12th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
ROBO is a bitch! Just a cry baby old man that has seperated the best team in BMX. Fuck ROBO and FUCK CULT. Bunch of cry baby bitches!
October 12th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
I agree with PegLeg. Everyone should boycott this company.
October 12th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I will never buy a product that cult puts out. Fuck those guys for real! Is about being with a company that makes great product here in the USA and stand behind there riders ideas and give them a chance to put there thoughts and designs into products while letting there riders gain commision off of those products. That exactly what fit / s&m did. If these guys are fuckin lame. FUCK CULT!!!!!!
October 12th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
i had a series one….. sad.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Hey FUCK YOU Robo is the balls he seperated the best team but cult is going to be sweet with a about as good team so FUCK YOUR SHIT!
October 12th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Fit for life.
Robbie needs to learn how to show respect. Without S&M, he wouldn't be anything.
October 12th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
ROBO is a FUCKING RETARD and so are the little fucking queers that left with him. I hope that company fails!!!!!
You guys that left are fucking stupid. Chris had the money, shop and plan. Without s&m behind Cult. Cult will just be another taiwan made company.
I hope ROBO swindles all the money from the kids that he brought with him.
FUCK YOU ROBO!!!!!!
October 13th, 2009 at 12:03 am
i agree with you brother. fit was the best in the business. now its all over. i think i mite cry
October 13th, 2009 at 12:22 am
None of this effects anyone. Truely has nothing to do with any one unless they where lucky enough to be part of these decisions made behind closed doors in a office . Who cares who rides for what company. WHY WOULD YOU BOYCOTT FIT??? Why is everyone saying fuck robbo? Someone should prank IAN. He will be siked for sure. STOP BEING A PUSSY,RIDE YOUR BIKE .
October 13th, 2009 at 1:58 am
then let that be a lesson to the dudes who went with rob o, he's a bloodsucker and once those kids aren't trendy anymore, he'll leave behind
October 13th, 2009 at 4:31 am
All you babies quit your crying. All good things come to an end. Ride your bike and shut up!
October 13th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
by the way to “MIKE!!!!” what happened was there was a fuck up, alot of the good rides left, (not sure who exactly) and theyre gonna make CULT bmx with ROBBO, everyones saying this is stupid, which it is, robbos apperantly a bloodsucker, and some random just gave a away someones phone number? everyones saying boycott cult not fit btw.
October 13th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Boycot CULT!!!! Not Fit
October 13th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
you mean without rob-o fit wouldnt be anything
October 13th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
FUCK CULT FUCK CULT FUCK CULT FUCK CULT Rob -o is a piece of shit! FUCK CULT FUCK CULT
October 13th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Rob-O fucked up good. I can not believe Chase Hawk and Dakota Roche are that fucking stupid. Fucking dumb ass kids!
October 13th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
CULT is a GAY name
October 13th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Bobby No Morals- says it all. He needs to lose some of that gut to be "fit". and to think people used to call McGoo a fat fuck… And was his departure really about wanting more money? greed kills… Let's all raise our glasses and toast the new Ice Money of the 2000's! Boob Moral-less
November 6th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
ha holy shit, let see Dak, Hawk, and Dehart hold up when they need robo and he bails on them to start another company.. If robo quit fit that fast, dont be surprised if he quits cult too.
November 7th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
yea i agree with you. once chase chase and dak are out rob o's gonna ditch. theyre gonna wish theyd never left fit. that sucks though cuz dak and hawk and dehart were really talented riders especially chase hawk
November 8th, 2009 at 3:25 am
You me with out fit, robo's gonna be a fat ass tryin to make a "cult" work. ha good luck fat ass
November 8th, 2009 at 3:26 am
It effects the Fit team riders, people that bought fit frames and products, and people that looked up too the team for inspiration.. Thats who it effects dumb ass!!!!!!!!!
November 8th, 2009 at 3:28 am
you shut up and ride your bike!
November 8th, 2009 at 3:30 am
HA change it too CUNT!!
November 9th, 2009 at 1:38 am
if robbo wants to start another company than he should be able to. chase d, chase hawk, and dak are great riders and made the choice to go with robbo. all the power to them. buy the way i ride a fit s3.5 and love it but i would still buy cult if it turns out to be good.