Van Homan's Statement on Changes at Fit
Van Homan recently issued this statement on the 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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kylecarlson
10/13/2009 9:06 AM
mitch133
10/15/2009 10:47 AM
fit got to big its time for it to fall i suport chase and robbie but i think fit can use this to do some good and keep losers like dak off there team
mfreestyle_2000
10/14/2009 11:18 PM
I always thought cult was some kind of old school gathring of bikers. I"m probably wrong.
LiL pHILip
10/14/2009 10:39 PM
scrap them all
themidge
10/14/2009 12:24 PM
they all left to ride for cult witch robbie apparently runs
OmgitsRyanC
10/14/2009 6:51 AM
I have looked up to van homan since I first picked up a bike with the intention of doing a trick (a long damn time ago, now) and its good to see hes still cool, calm, and collected.
Well said Van. Stay Fit.
mfreestyle_2000
10/14/2009 3:00 AM
Its amazing how much hard work goes into a bike company. Without a solid team as explained above fit would have never gained as many prospects as they have. They must be doing something right. I'm just curious who will be added to the team to fill the gap.
just-me
10/14/2009 12:29 AM
hell yea i agree with this even tho some of the guys that left are some of my favorites
still fit, stay fit, always fit
VAN HOMAN WILL SAVE US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
goofball whip
10/13/2009 10:10 PM
van homan is pimp and has some balls way to go van
PANCHO16
10/13/2009 9:14 PM
I STILL ROCK FIT EVEN IF 6 PEOPLE LEFT I ROCK THERE PARTS THERE TEES THERE HAT FIT IS LIGIT!
ride a fit
10/13/2009 8:32 PM
joe i agree with you haha
and stupid kids read the 4 paragraph
fitstreet25
10/13/2009 7:13 PM
cant wait to see what the new CULT stuff looks like it will probably be sick
i_ride_a_bike :P
10/13/2009 3:58 PM
at least the team still has some "notable" riders like mike and homan, im pretty sure tom and edwin are still on but i might be lying. who cares tho fit will always be my company of choice.
dave805
10/13/2009 3:24 PM
Why did chase and all of them leave
dave805
10/13/2009 3:23 PM
Why did chase and all of them leave
letsride123
10/13/2009 1:57 PM
fitbikeco!!!!
FlowsFast184
10/13/2009 12:44 PM
Boom!
Joedarr33
10/13/2009 11:09 AM
still fit, stay fit, always fit
dave lawrence
10/13/2009 10:21 AM
Finally, some legit explanation that Fit is not going down the shitter. Hopefully this will convince the stupid kids that think a team rider leaving the company somehow sours their products, that Fit is still a very legitimate company with high quality parts.
DeanBryant
10/13/2009 9:10 AM
daym Glad to hear someones staying
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