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Specialized Riders Club Test Team - IS FULL
posted by id* at 04:40 PM on January 03, 2008
Looks like this is going to be a really successful program! Thanks to everyone who replied. I have more then enough offers now and will spend next week compiling names and will send a note back to everyone who I received information from.
I'm going to cut off applications at 6pm PST today - January 4th but thanks to everyone who expressed interest...
...We are looking for product testers at Specialized both Men and Women for apparel and components and think the Riders Club is the perfect place to find them. If you are interested in helping us test new product are willing to answer a few questions by phone and email we are looking to get you on board. For the next few months we are looking for medium apparel testers who have had trouble with numbness in their hands while riding and for saddle testers. Some of our tests are here in Morgan Hill and some we send product out and ask for feedback. Anyone who's interested please send us an email at: riders@specialized.com or message me on riders club at Ian Dewar or id* and list the following. Jersey Size, Short Size, Glove Size, Bike Size, location Zip, location City and phone number. We will contact everyone and let you know if you can help us!
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Comments (39)
05:30 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Lightfoot wrote:
PLEASE consider me! I am close to your product line with my recent acquisition of my third Specialized, a Tarmac Pro. I also hang out and talk about product lines at your new dealer, Veloce Velo . Send an email and I'll send a photo and other details.
05:33 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Big John wrote:
I would love to be a Specialized Riders Club Tester. There would need to be a special designation for me, but I would be able to test a specific range of products. I am 51 yrs old, 6' 6" tall, weigh 240 lbs, and ride about 4000 mi per year. I am in Greenville, SC (29650). I wear XXXXL (50"chest), XL (38") short, XXL glove size, my bike is a 61cm 2005 Roubaix Pro. I would be happy to provide my phone if you need me as a BIG GUY tester! John Siddens
05:33 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC jtheat wrote:
ID;
I'd be up for helping from my locale..
Name: J.T. Heater
Jersey Med
Short Med
Glove Med
Bike size 52cm
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-7792 even
530-478-7740 days
jt@jtheater.com
05:38 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Jeffrey Paulson wrote:
Drop me a line if you think I can help out...
Name: Jeff Paulson
Jersey: Med to Lrg
Short: Lrg
Glove: Med
Bike size: 58 road, Lrg Mountain (but only have a road bike currently)
SF, CA
05:47 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Jack Daley wrote:
I would love to be a tester and help you out in any way I can. I will 44 in July and currently race in New England. I have owned two Specilaized bicycles and currently ride a all carbon Roubaix Pro. It is the best bike I have ever ridden
Here is the inof you may want.
Jack Daley
Jersey - Large
Shorts - Medium
Glove - Large
Bike - 54 CM
03304
Bow
603-715-2369
jtdaley76@yahoo.com
Hope to hear from you!
06:06 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Plochman wrote:
Hey Id,
I would be interested in testing a few products. Last year I rode 2,000 miles however this year I came down with a wicked form of Arthritis called PMR that knocked me off the bike for a while, I'm now back riding eventhough I have issues with my hands, wrists and major joints like the hips and shoulders so comfort on the bike means alot to me. I will give you great honest feedback any way you want it via private e-mails or posts on the Riders Club.
Sizes:
I'm Mens XL everything, 6'2" 225 lbs, 40" waist. I'm stricktly a road rider.
Foot lenght: 28
Inseam: 87
Torso Lenght: 60.5
Arm Lenght: 66.2
UBM = 126.7
Seat Tube: 57.5
Top Tube and Stem Combo: 66.6
Seat Height Range: Low 93.1 High 95.3
I'm a member of the Tampabay Freewheelers and shop mostly at AJ's Bikes and Boards in Brandon Florida, a Specialized Dealer.
I forgot my contact info on the other e-mail.
Ph 813-246-4420
Zip code 33619
info@promoplanet.biz
06:07 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Chuck Kirklen wrote:
Ian - if you need some testing done in Texas where it's nice and toasty, i'd be happy to be a riding guinea pig!
Jersey: L
Shorts: L
Gloves: L
Bike: 56 cm
Location: Plano TX 75093
Bike Shop: Plano Cycling & Fitness
ph: 214-632-6554
And congrats on a high finish at Nationals - Joe Collins sez you did great - top-20 in your classification!
Thanks,
Chuck Kirklen
06:19 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Ultraclyde wrote:
Another big guy riding road and mountain. I race 12hr team events on the dirt and ride recreation on the road. I also ride in ALL weather and do a good deal of night trail riding.
Jersey:XL-XXL 47" chest
Shorts:L
Gloves:XL
Bike 54-56cm road, large FSR XC Pro mtn
Location: Bonaire GA 31005
478-972-2744
ultraclyde@yahoo.com
06:39 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC TallSteve wrote:
I am also a Clydesdale at 250 lbs and 6'4".
I weare an XL if club fit and XXL if race fit jersey.
XL shorts
XL Gloves
Location = Murfreesboro TN
LBS = MOAB
615-217-3385
sdclevenger@gmail.com
07:00 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC ric simcox wrote:
i have been riding specialized mtn. bikes for 20 years,love them,love all your stuff.actualy just recieved your winter jersey(love it)and cold gloves.would love to help specialized in any way possible.ride in the mountains a couple times a week outside las vegas. jersey l-xl,shorts l gloves-l shoes-10.5 thanks
07:08 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC joel torres wrote:
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07:43 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Daniel Hatton wrote:
I would be happy to test your products currently only riding indoors but hopefuly the winter will loos it grip and I can get back on bike soon I have had hand numbness for many years have tried many gloves and bike positions but after 3hrs in saddle I seem to get some tingles.
I am 5'8'' 160lbs medium jersy,large shorts, large to xlrg glove. riding a 54 roubaix rival size 43 foot.
I live in south central colorado a town called monte vista at the base of the san jaun mountains.
MONTE VISTA,CO. 81144
719-852-2176 h
719-850-1612 c
08:08 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Tony Bennett wrote:
Jersey -L
Shorts-L
Glove-L
Las Vegas,NV.
89135
Ride Roubaix Pro 56
08:13 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Bull Schuck wrote:
Dang, I thought I would be the first whopper to sign up! I'm 6'6", 250 lbs, I wear XXL in everything, jersey, bibs, gloves, size 48 shoe. I ride a size 63 road bike and I'm located in North Texas, 76180. I can be reached at ate juan seben, for fibe fibe, oh ate, oh seben. That's my cell. I'm also an official and the race director for our local Jr. team. We had about 18 Jr. riders at our kick-off pizza dinner this week.
09:00 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC MAJOR wrote:
I would enjoy to test your products!
Jersey--large
Shorts--large
Glove--Large
Bike size--58
Location--Laredo, Tx 78041
Phone--956-722+3423
09:07 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC Paul Hamilton wrote:
Love to test your products here in Aussie
In particular I was interested in the area of numb hands. I have recently started riding MTB after riding for 25 yrs racing on the road & track. I purchase an Epic Comp 4 months ago and have I number of races booked in: www.rapidascent.com.au/OtwayOdyssey/,suggested as the hardest100k ride in Australia. & www.rapidascent.com.au/Bullrider/index, a 5 day, 7 stage race in Central Aussie,.
Since my transition to the Epic, I have suffered with numb hands, on longer training rides.
I would love some assistance with this issue.
I realize I live in Australia & you probably only want to deal with US, but I would love to report back to you how your gear holds up to Aussie desert & mtb racing over here. I would be able to send pictures back as well as write reports. NB telephone contact is fine
also.
Name: Paul Hamilton
Age: 52
Jersey Size Medium
Short Size Medium
Glove Size Medium/Large depending on brand, Fox Gloves=large
Bike Size Medium Epic Comp
location Zip 3204
location City Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
phone number 0061 395571511 or 0061 398186703
phamcam@optusnet.com.au
cheers
09:37 PM on January 03, 2008 UTC PHATPASTOR wrote:
I have lost 100 lbs over the past 12 months would love to help in any way I can since Specialized has helped me lose the weight. By the way...I love my Hardrock Pro Disc!!!
Jersey Size XXL-XXXL
Short Size XXL
Glove Size L/XL
Bike Size L
Location Zip: 37312
Location City: Cleveland, TN
Phone Number:423-339-0262
02:04 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Sigi wrote:
I would love to help out!
Jersey Size XXL
Short Size XL
Glove Size L
Bike Size L Stumpjumper Expert
location Zip - 95677
location City - Rocklin California
phone number - 916-616-6643
04:50 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC das451 wrote:
I have lost over 180 pounds in 3 years, would love to help test your product.
Jersey: L
Short Size: L
Glove Size: L
Bike Size 53 cm.
Zip: 19804
Location Wilmington, DE
302 9922202
05:22 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Ken Odum wrote:
I would love to test some products for you. Out of 16 bikes I have 7 Specialized MTB's. Enduro,Rockhopper Comp FSR disc, Rockhopper Pro ,Hardrock, Womens Hardrock, 26"Hotrock, 24" Hotrock. I ride ith the family of 6, local Cyclocross, and MTB races. Chainwheel Drive is my bike store and I receive alot of support from them. I'm currently riding 3500 miles a year with a higher goal of 4500 this year.
Jersey: Club cut-XXL/ Regular cut-XL
Shorts: Large
Gloves:XL
Shoes: 44
Bike: med. or 19"
Zip: 33756
City: Clearwater.Fl.
Phone: 727-443-7379
Ken
05:23 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC stephen bugbee wrote:
I am riding in RAAM 2008 Solo Category. I think I would be great to test new saddles (3119 miles worth in 12 days or less)53 years old runner turned biker after knee injury Riding for 1 1/2 years
I love Specialized I ride a Robaix and a Transition
54cm
large jersey
large shorts
01201
413-442-5780
518-378-7838
05:38 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Jason wrote:
I would also love to be test some of your stuff. I live in upstate New York and like the cold so if you have cold wearther gear.
I have a 56cm bike
large shorts
XL jersey
Glove XL
Queensbury, NY 12804
518-409-1668
05:57 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Murfdog wrote:
I would like to participate in the test as i frequently have numbness in my left hand while i ride.
bike size 56cm
large shorts, shirt, gloves
Cohasset, MA 02025
917.929.2664
06:19 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC foretexas wrote:
I would really like to participate in your upcoming product reviews. I currently ride only Specialized. I have a Tarmac, Allez Pro, Chicago, and an Epic. Most of my cycling gear is Specialized. I love the Toupe' saddle, I wish I had one on every bike.
Bikes Medium
Bib/shorts Medium
Jersey Medium
Gloves Medium
Helmet Medium
Socks Medium
Shoes 42
Thanks
Tim Harris
Enid OK 73703
580-278-9420
foretexas@sbcglobal.net
06:34 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC The Seeker wrote:
I'm 64 almost 65 years old
6'2 225 lbs ride several times a week wish there were more bike trails/paths near me
XL shirt
L pants and shorts
Large to xl gloves depends on the style
I ride a 58cm Allez Pro Road Bike
I live in Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-5529
06:35 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Jeanne Balch wrote:
Hi there. I am a huge Specialized girl. I LOVE your products and am very loyal product
person. I would be honored to be a tester for you. I am such a fanatic that I have
almost convinced my husband to get Roubaix as his next bike (he rides a Lightspeed now).
We are avid riders.
I have a 2007 S-works Ruby and all my gear is Specialized! (Just retired my 2005 Dolce
Elite) I would love to test your products. I am actually trying to get a new saddle
since the 143m Jett is just not fitting right currently. I think I might need a 155. It
is a 143mm.
Jersey Size- Womens Medium
Short Size- Womens Medium
Glove Size- Large
Bike Size- 56
Location: (Baltimore)
Jeanne Balch
4031 Osborn Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-262-9930
jeanne@k-dog.com
Thanks,
Jeanne
07:14 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Steve-o wrote:
Hi
07:22 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC hyunelan2 wrote:
If you guys can develop some gloves that don't make my hands go numb, I'd love you forever... err... I'd really appreciate it. My wife and I both ride Specialized, and my next Specialized bike will be coming home with me this March.
Mike Petrick
6'4" 195lbs
Glove Size - XL
Jersey Size - L
Short Size - L
Bike Size - 61
Location (Minooka, IL) 60447
815-474-5865 cell
07:35 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Steve-o wrote:
Hi
I am 5'8 and 170 lb. I am an avid cyclist, I race mt and cross but do a tremendous amount of road riding. I work as the outdoor adventure coordinator for a university. I introduce a lot of students and community members to cycling of all types. I am also the advisor to our cycling club and one of the founders of the Gree Bike Initiative on campus. I coordinate a big indoor winter cycling program at our Rec Ctr. We run 10 sessions a week and ride over 2000 miles indoor in the winter. I would perfer to be outside but our wether in N.W. PA is unpredictable!! I love my Specialized cross bike and have encourage a lot of people to buy your products. I love the specialized computers I have on my road and cross bikes.
My address is 81 Babcock Rd
Mercer PA 16137
724-301-4147
Jersey size L
Short size M
Glove size L
Bike size 54
08:18 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Rob Wahl wrote:
Hello, One thing I love about Specialized..they get their customers involved. I brag to all my buddies about your gear. I would be honored to test new products for such a great company!
Jersey XL
Shorts Lg
Shoes 12 US
Gloves L
Bike 58
Ride Road Cross and Mountain
(707)-628-8404
08:30 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC thedigitallizard wrote:
Hello, I could say a number of things to bend your ear, since we just became a specialized s-works dealer, since my recent visit to Mohill for the Bg Fit Class, and the tarmac SL-2 rocks, and a recent Tri-Cross Comp purchase, he he, I'll let you decide.
Jersey 2xl
Shorts 2xl
Shoes 45.5
Gloves xl
Bike 58
I Ride, Cross, Mtb, and Road.
09:19 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Elizabeth Hernandez-Jones wrote:
Sign me up! I'm local here in Morgan Hill:
Jersey Size - Women's medium
Short Size - Women's small
Glove Size - Women's medium
Bike Size - 44 cm road
location Zip - 95037
location City - Morgan Hill
phone number - 408-644-4026
Name: Elizabeth Hernandez-Jones
10:02 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC Thorne Bertrand wrote:
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the potential opportunity to be a part of the testing crew.
I have a 07 Enduro SL (my new love) for All Mountain, 03 Santa Cruz Blur for Cross Country, and a older Rock Hopper for around town (did a Century on this one).
I frequently get numbness in my hands while riding. I would be interested in testing apparel and saddles and providing feedback.
• Jersey size is Large
• Short size is 34/36 or large
• Glove size is large
• Bike size is large
• Zip – 95476
• City – Sonoma, CA
• Phone number – 707.322.1848 cell or 707 935 0806 Home
Thanks and hope to hear from you.
Thorne
10:34 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC id* wrote:
Awesome responses from all of you!
Thanks for sending me the information. I will be contacting everyone next week and will let you know what we are looking at testing first!
Keep an eye on the Riders Club page for more updates - and those of you without a profile photo - get one up!!!! :)
Thanks,
Ian (id*)
11:03 AM on January 04, 2008 UTC T Andrew Hatcher wrote:
I'ld be more than willing to test drive products, especially Winter gear. I don't count miles but I'm on my Stumpjumper 4 days a week.
-19" mountain frame
-56cm road frame
Jersey- large
Shorts- Large
Gloves-medium
shoes-43cm
Dover, NH
03:36 PM on January 04, 2008 UTC Ira wrote:
If you want some cold weather testing, I'd be glad to give an opinion. I'm a 47 yr old roadie (been riding since I was a baby), and currently ride a Roubaix Pro.
54 cm frame
Size M shorts, jersey, gloves
Shoes 43
72 kg
152 cm tall
PEI, Canada
02:23 PM on January 05, 2008 UTC Brian100mph wrote:
Write your comment here.
02:24 PM on January 05, 2008 UTC Dev wrote:
Thxs for considering us Military folks serving overseas. I look forward to getting plenty of seat time with your products here on Oahu, HI.
- 56 frame Specialized Allez Elite
- 20 (large) 03 Diamondback Topanga
Jersey - Large
Shorts - Large
Gloves - Large
Shoes - 10 USA
Hickam AFB, HI 96818
Phone number – 850-240-0934
Thxs and look forward to hearing from you soonest!
Specialized Riders Premium Club Member,
Devery Andrews
05:57 AM on January 16, 2008 UTC donogl wrote:
Hi, if there will be any rider you have choosen, who has decidet not do get your tester, i would love to test your products and write reviews on my homepage www.ride-downhill.de.
I could also produce plenty of Movies of your products in every perspective you wish to, because i got a few types of helmetcameras. Check out my Info-Page, there you can see a short movie did for comencal and i would love doing stuff like that for your products!