RE: Goodbye GT - So Where Do We Go From Here?

[@gucass]

Im just sayin... Id still be 100% down to watch cooking with phil!

[@dylanrumbolt8190]

Please

[@princelinus8320]

No thanks

[@MrMIBIHA]

like "cooking", right? winks

[@DavidLiebBIKE]

This was the absolute perfect explanation of everything. As someone who was on the same call, it was definitely strange to see the official press release come out. So relatable to hear you talk about how GT was a fitting brand, the misconceptions about the product, and how difficult it is to find a new brand to integrate with. Im not sure what the future is for us but it was a pleasure being your team mate Phil!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I was so confused when i read the press release, it made it seem like it was just a minor shakeup.

[@Ryan_Burney]

Well said Phil and David! It was rad to work with you both. I know we'll stay in touch 👊🤘

[@remymetailler]

You nailed it on here. Well explained and summed up. I hope you land somewhere that feels like home. Not easy out there, but there will be opportunities again.

[@oldshovel]

Phil, thanks for sharing on your GT experience. GT is a brand I’ve loved since the 80’s with BMX and then MTBin the 90’s.

[@patsgarage8593]

I still can't believe the bike industry thought that the covid numbers would continue. How they didn't see the downfall is mind boggling

[@tyarnold4088]

Humans are typically very greedy. They will take all they can from other people. They were getting more of your money and didn't want to let go.

[@kooksux]

Corporate greed my friend

[@tyarnold4088]

@@kooksux I put a comment and said something similar and they took down my comment. You only get to see the opinions on one side of the story. The other side that we are on.

[@SrSul]

I dont know but they all fell for it, like everyone got burn by crypto😁

[@topspot4834]

Short term thinking, these companies often place excessive pressure on their sales team, and they were probably more concerned about hitting their quarterly goals, instead of worrying about the long term health of the company.

[@dominicreyes6930]

Phil, you’re my favorite rider to watch. I hope all of the puzzle pieces fall into place for you so you can continue to do what you enjoy. I wish you the best and am keeping my fingers crossed that we get to continue to enjoy your content for many more years to come. Happy Holidays to you and Haley and your cat. Side note, I don’t get to ride anymore due to life circumstances (work, kids, life…) so I live vicariously through you and your videos. That being said, PLEASE continue to push out the content so I can still enjoy this sport at least in this capacity. Cheers!

[@RosinaPaolini-y9g]

you need that 1hour of the day . . . you're worth it~

[@alexwebb6789]

I will attach to this comment and say the same thing. Phil, you are pushing out QUALITY AMAZING videos. I love seeing around the world through your lens. I love hearing about your background. I hope that you can find someone else to help you keep making videos!

[@sapinva]

Problem is the bike industry as a whole tried to inflate the median bike cost to astronomical levels, but everyone is not a dentist. It was always going crash at some point, with or without covid madness. I'd like to see a return to more companies making sensible steel bikes that are affordable and will last a lifetime, and then the disposable alloy and plastic bikes can occupy the market for people who want a new bike every year.

[@CJGrand1]

Alloy and carbon fiber is not disposable. They raised the entry level of both hardtails and full squish bikes to an absurd price point.

[@lifebehindbarsmtb]

Part of the problem aside from manufacturers raising prices on the bikes during Covid is the people who went and actually purchased the bikes for thousands more than what they should’ve been. To think people are gonna pay $6800 for a $4400 bike is just insane and a lot of people got taken advantage of.

[@princelinus8320]

It's always been like that here. People rationalize everything when all you needed was a simple hardtail to start off with. But those decisions were steered away from companies and youtubers pushing for an agenda. How many youtubers exist that are actually popular pushing for entry level mtn bikes? Probaly 1? Maybe 2?

[@rondavis3232]

When manufacturing shut down in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and other places where bicycles are manufactured, which despite what the MAGA world FEELS, i can assure you absolutely happened, less bicycles get made. Covid drove huge demand for outdoor activities and accessories, which were in short supply. Manufacturing ramped up accordingly, and stock levels grew. Demand wasn't permanent and inventory soon exceeded it. Supply and demand is not a new concept.

[@Reportedd]

I have more money into my single speed steel hardtail than what i paid for my carbon full sus with carbon wheels.

[@tahoejuju]

There has to be a company out there for Phil. Santa Cruz, Intense, Pivot, YT, Specialized get on it! Show this man some love. His influence on the MTB community should not be underestimated.

[@dadlife8289]

He doesn't sell enough bikes to justify being on a payroll

[@tahoejuju]

@@dadlife8289 thats pretty short sighted but ok. think what you want.

[@deadphish9879]

@@dadlife8289you have NO idea what Phil does or doesn’t do. Smh.

[@dadlife8289]

@@deadphish9879 he said it himself. It was unclear a lot of the time where people could buy a GT. So it's immeasurable how many bikes sold specifically because of him. In this day and age, hard to justify paying someone monthly on something you can't measure.

[@Mar10K0ng]

Question is what does Phil bring to the table for these companies to even consider him. They already sponsored riders that are well known in the community.

[@MTBCoop]

We want “Cooking Skills with Phil”!

[@koggism]

Absolutetly love your content, I think it is wonderfull how you connect with people out on the tracks, it's amazing to see, you seem to have time for everyone, you trully are a great guy. It is obvious you are well recognised and looked up to on the tracks too, esp by the younger mountain bikers. I'm sure your content has helped many thousands of people around the world and will continue to do so. Your youtube content is second to none and I for one never tire of your content. I wish you well for the future

[@greenmindmtb7653]

Lots of solid options! Your audience will continue to support your endeavors, whatever they might be. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@petedog9581]

Less and less w GT gone and Rocky Mountain filing for bankruptcy. Small independents and industry legacy brands are slimming their lineups and having to restructure... or liquidate. The sales lag after the pandemic boom, industry over-reach on production , and the fear of tariffs are creating chaos and uncertainty.

[@kovacika]

Thanks!

[@dadbod4life]

I really love your outlook here. You are a good authentic person. Something has to work out for you.

[@incredible5587]

I was chatting with the guys at the bike shop about this. We were talking about GT because we’d both seen your video, being from NH, everyone into MTB knows Phil! They don’t carry GT at the shop, but the owner mentioned that business has been slightly better now than it was in 2019. However, big sales boost during the relief checks period, and people weren’t working, and started picking up hobbies and this was a bonus and if anyone thought that would go on forever would be mistaken. It probably comes down to poor communications within the company and departments of the company not seeing how it affects other departments. For example, I was doing some work for a company in Australia. Without going into too much detail, they made a change to their site to fix a minor issue. Soon after, I started noticing complaints about the change. It turned out no one had informed the owner about this decision, and he only found out when I brought it to his attention. I compiled a list explaining how this change could backfire and presented it to him. The issue was resolved within minutes after that. This just shows a lack of communication between departments led to a poorly weighted decision. The fix addressed a minor problem, but the risks far outweighed the benefits. If it hadn’t been caught, it could have seriously harmed the company.

[@MichaelRei99]

Enjoy this special time of year Phil! I know for sure you will end up on your feet! I am here to support you no matter what you decide. You have done more for me than you could possibly imagine!

[@nikounourbakhsh8433]

I have been watching your vids since I started biking like 6 yrs ago and now I am racing enduro/dh whenever I’m home from college. So I mean one person doesn’t mean much but I would happily watch racing videos or anything biking related, whatever you enjoy doing is what will make the best videos.

[@seventymx]

I've been following your journey for seven years now, and I've always enjoyed your content-especially the race blogs and those longer, in-depth videos on KZbin. It's genuinely sad to see the GT brand put on pause. I bought a GT Zaskar years ago and later upgraded to a Force Carbon frame, both heavily influenced by your promotion. They were incredible bikes, though I had some struggles with the lower mounting bolt snapping a few times until I upgraded to a titanium bolt and better flip chip hardware. GT holds a special place in my heart, not just because of the bikes, but also the nostalgia-I started with BMX racing as a kid before moving to motocross, and GT was always the brand for me. I really hope you find a new sponsor who can support you in getting back into racing-you deserve it. Thanks for the inspiration over the years.

[@thereeder5rs]

All the best Phil! Will be here waiting to go on the future ride with you.

[@kooksux]

Happy holidays Phil. I know this is all stressful, and maybe overwhelming, but everything will work out. You are an extremely knowledgeable and talented bike rider and a huge asset to any bike company/sponsor out there. I got into mtb riding because of you, also coming from a BMX background, which made me connect even more with you. Thank you for all of your content, and for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with all of us. You got this man, big and hopefully exciting changes coming.

[@B06Tang]

I respect that despite going through a challenging time, you still speak well of GT and the relationship you had with them. Crediting their bike and state that you still will ride their bike says a lot. I wish you the best of luck. I know it is canny but it is true that when when door shuts, another one opens and remaining positive and objective will continue to serve you well. Good luck!

[@scottdriver8760]

As a fellow Vermonter, your videos are part of what has gotten me back into riding over the past few years. I hope this works out in the best way possible for you, and I can’t wait to see whatever content you put out next. Thank you

[@ronanM-L]

You're a very genuine person Phil which I greatly appreciate. This video has taught me to discard any negative preconceived opinions I have towards bike brands without reason. Your bike shop experience and opinion resonates greatly with myself lol. Would love to see some racing next year, hope everything works out for you, happy holidays!

[@ericktorres1455]

Phill, keep the contend and videos coming! I will support you!!

[@JamalsGarage]

It would be awesome if you could get sponsored by a bike and bike parts retailer like jenson or evo. That way we could see all type of bikes on the channel

[@48ona2006]

just got into mtb,s & your channel this oct. im a old man who has a love of motocross! mtb,s are a great cross training tool . we all go thru ups & downs in life my Hondas , now Yamaha's & new ibis always keep my mind right! your talent & knowledge will be a tool for your next path . on thing i learned is when one door closes ,another door opens! you have the freedom to do what ever you want . merry Christmas & hope you have a happy new year!

[@ryanadrift]

I enjoyed listening to this. And I’d definitely love to see some sort of racing series on the channel. But I think whatever you decide to do, you’ve got a bunch of people here supporting you.

[@72SeaHag]

Appreciate your honesty and authenticity Phil. Best of luck with your future endeavors. I like your trail building videos; but many of them are quite long. I think edited build clips to quickly show the transformation from natural landscape to finished trail interposed with your first person ride videos to demonstrate the intended flow would be something I'd consume regularly.

[@MikeGlorfindel]

Merry Christmas and good luck. We will be watching. 🤘

[@xxwill1983]

Hey Phil! I’m a rider from Quebec City, and I wanted to share a few tips now that I’ve started exploring the new Quebec region “fatduro” trend for fat biking this winter. You should definitely check out Sentiers du Moulin, Centre Castor, or E47. These are fantastic spots, and some summer trails you might already know are open for “fatduro” riding. It’d be awesome to see you try it for the first time! Here’s a key tip: winter studded tires are an absolute must-they make a huge difference. Many fat bikes come with summer tires designed for beach sand, so make sure to upgrade if needed. Also, keep in mind that fat biking is very weather-dependent. Some days the trails are perfect, but other times, you might ride for four days and only enjoy one. Timing is everything, so plan carefully!

[@SsmAnyfeSt]

Sdm would welcome him no doubt! I am surprised it still havent happened! But seeing the VBN ride, I know that he dont really like trail riding and fatbiking is pretty much that. Fatduro for us is nothing for him but still, I cant see why he wouldnt like a little super g in winter, in perfect conditions! Lol you are on a bike during the long white months so...better than nothing! 😊

[@frobinson2413]

Plz just keep posting videos, you really mean so much to many just for being you. Your passion for what you do shines, your videos are amzing.

[@thewuff66]

All the best for your future. Your videos thought me a lot on the bike.

[@Dream-season]

I hope you keep making videos! I love the way you ride, it’s inspires me to get out there and ride my bike! I wish I had half of the skills you do

[@znutar]

Phil, your honesty was really refreshing. I wish you all the success.

[@kbekus]

thanks very much Phil for your contributions. I've loved watching your videos and I wish you well wherever you end up.

[@deisen123]

Just signed up for your Pateon. Your content has always been awesome.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

🙏 thank you!

[@avertentropy]

thanks for sharing! hope you find the right fit in sponsors or entire new direction!

[@ML-wl9rz]

Happy holidays Phil and Haley!

[@DaveLopez575]

I know that something much better is coming from all these abrupt changes. Trust me, I been through the mill more than once. You deserve the best Phil! Z🥂❄️🎁🎄Merry Christmas 🎄!

[@bearded4glory809]

Phil, I'm bummed for you and the other athletes who got let go at the worst time. I'm excited to see what you do in the future. I'm not here for the mountain biking only, I'm here for you and your personality and will watch no mater what you do. Happy Holidays!

[@bicyclelife7088]

As a corporate marketing executive and having worked with large brands at a Sr executive level my experience is when a brand liquidates and lays off staff they are done. They might sell off intellectual property and website, mailing lists or leftover scraps afterwards as that is easy to transfer. It is very very hard to restart a brand with no revenue for a year, no inventory to make new revenue, no workers to sell or even process orders. Basically whoever would be doing this would be doing it from scratch or would have to already have infrastructure to take it on. GT might live on as a brand with all new owners but I highly doubt it will resemble anything like what we have now. I wouldn't be surprised if it became a brand like Schwinn or some rebranded cheap Chinese bike.

[@-tr0n]

I wouldn't be surprised if they park the name in case MTB booms again and they can cash in on nostalgia. I feel a lot of companies overspent and a lot of companies got screwed by the chain during the 2020 boom, but most people didn't continue riding obviously and allllll those new bike purchases just kinda sit. These new people aren't buying next years's model. That said, lots of these smaller impact companies are easier to shut down in anticipation of a market turn as well. Nothing says GT or any other brands actually did anything wrong. Accountants and consultants run the world and put value on all sorts of shit that doesn't matter or exist.

[@eezyteezy]

thanks Phil, merry christmas

[@Piperb7]

Way to keep your head up Phil! You got this and excited to see what's next for you. Such a shame for GT, they seemed to be on the cusp of doing some great things

[@justinmiske2814]

Looking forward to what the future bring for you Phil! First mountain bike I ever owned was a GT saddleback and then coming back to the sport and finding your channel at the same time got me back on a GT with my 2019 force. They are great bikes, and I’ll continue to love mine until it no longer functions. Maybe we can get a skills with Phil US bike park tour in the upcoming years! Happy holidays and looking forward to your next chapter!

[@zed5129]

Been watching you for years Phil and I just learnt heaps of stuff about your past. I just watch because you're a good presenter and outstanding rider :)

[@steverichardson4808]

I've always enjoyed your content. Good luck in the new year

[@Friskee62]

Your cat, your wife and hot chocolate...MERRY CHRISTMAS, Phil & Hailey. I am sure you will find something rewarding to do...

[@Beiberhole69RVA]

Phil keeping it real! Glad you're not bending the knee just 'cause. Just hope you keep making riding videos. They're pretty much the only POV riding vids I can watch that aren't just 20 second "IG banger" clips.

[@mattskionet]

When you think about designing bike parks do you imagine accommodating all skill levels? Happy holidays, Phil, and god bless!

[@jokermtb]

I'm still riding my mini-Enduro'ized Alloy 2019 Sensor, and if you have either a Force or Sensor, and do your own servicing on the bike, it's obvious that the front triangle (on at least the alloy version) were identical for both Force and Sensor models - only the rocker and rear end were different to account for the extra travel between the two bikes. Interesting insight by Phil about GT wanting to 'Bronco' a sub brand within the brand, as the two bikes were split at birth. Very interesting indeed. I'm still very fond of the brand, and think their performance mtb bikes are terrific (and still are today)

[@catrinaskis]

What about helping out with the mountain Sugarloaf, I believe they might start trying to build a bike park for summer time. And Bar Harbor is pretty dry when it comes to any kind of local trails with features or jumps. The BH community would be happy to learn how to build jumps and have a pro like you help if possible. But if you see this comment of mine, know that we love your vids.

[@k9kayaks]

I’ll always watch Phil & Haley …..look forward to your next chapter & updates

[@BradyLikesBikes]

Culinary Arts? What other secrets are you hiding from us? Hope you find something amazing and awesome! You rock and I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@mtbshredder5719]

Hey mate. Long term watcher and follower. In AUS, GT was always tied back by the Distributer, GT Dealers ( bike shops) all had the same issue with Distributer getting bikes in a timely manner and then any warranty issues would take many weeks to sort. leaving a bad taste in the riders mouths. and even though the bikes were awesome at the trail head when asked about the bikes the riders would say "fantastic but getting it took ages......" when people want to buy a new bike, they want it quickly. I hope you figure out a way to continue what you do.

[@shanekeeton]

Love your content, hope you continue in some capacity to keep putting out vids. How much would a reputable bike park cost to start? Best of luck and Happy Holidays to you and your fam!

[@grimaceg1253]

Would love to see you racing again Phil! Those videos are some of my favorites.

[@kushstreams4260]

5:04 build a trail system that is similar to the kingdom trails and charge entry to the system! You are a super talented trail builder and I am sure people would travel from all over to ride your trails.

[@tagzedawg]

You sound really grounded about the whole thing, and I know you'll figure it out.

[@RosinaPaolini-y9g]

We enjoy your vids, have learned tons and have come to love Hailey's voice : ) Do what your heart sings - you have the skills! Collaborate with others! Ride & build vids work with Rampage . . .

[@ChuckNorris-wp7cc]

Brother Phil, I’ve been watching you since before you were selling stickers. Always have appreciated your content. I learned a tremendous amount from your skills videos.

[@ChupacabraOffroad]

Great vid- you are far more valuable to a brand than most racers and 99% of KZbinrs, most KZbinrs can’t ride… I’m sure you will land with a brand that will be better for you in the long term… think Santa Cruz or a higher end brand, you sell products…. Best of luck

[@getyourgnarlon]

To see you get in to the racing world would be truly interesting. You and Bernard Kerr mashing it up would be great stuff. Maybe start a team as he is doing with Pivot. Best of luck with whatever course you take, and Merry Christmas, and a quality new year!!!

[@getyourgnarlon]

Maybe take a look at Revel

[@nirj5991]

i'd like to see more snow content. as a virginian, i only get a couple inches of snow a year and it doesn't stick around. I'd love to see whatever you come up with that can incorporate biking and snow.

[@Adventure_Mike]

Sorry to hear everything Phil. GT is such an iconic brand and hopefully things will work out for you.

[@stephenridesbikes]

Seriously, thanks for everything you've done and continue to do for the MTB industry! I wish all the best for you to be able to continue it in a way that you enjoy. If you're ever in need of a head-clearing vacation and want a great opportunity to test out some fatbike riding, y'all should come visit Alaska! 😀 ❄ 🚲

[@dimimtb]

Yup, the Grade is awesome as someone who just got a Grade Carbon on a steep sale. I was curious as to why there are so few reviews on it as it's an amazing bike but not much in the media or web. Happy with my purchase and actually bought my wife a GT Transeo this summer as it was a great ride around bike and nothing else in the same price range available. Sad to see GT go as the Zaskar was what I lusted after back in the day.

[@chrisjames7803]

been following your channel a LONG time Phill.. Part of the reason I enjoy it,, is its not race orientated and like the majority of us,, just enjoy the shredd. I hope you pick up a new sponsor soon.. someone like BKsport should be on you!!

[@snoogindoogin]

Phil, GT made an awesome Trials bike. Back in 1994 I lusted after their team trials bike. Check it out in their catalog. You should still be able to find the PDF online. Also I love your videos, I hope you can still do it. I'm sending you positive vibes man.

[@trevorham6844]

Thank you for transparently sharing your adsense revenue. It really puts into perspective how much money you can make being on social media for a relatively niche hobby. I'd imagine that it varies from month to month, but 2600/mo is such a small amount of money for all the time it takes you to make the videos, support the channel, etc. Really hope that you can find a sponsor and/or figure out what content to put behind a paywall to entice people to contribute to your patreon. Have you thought about doing more travel content and including a review portion? I LOVED all your Quebec content and would really enjoy a series where you travel around and give us the details and your opinions on different places to ride.

[@Knuf024]

Parts dealers should be all over this setback with you reviewing bike upgrades, new releases and such.

[@bonn1771]

Enjoy watching whatever you do

[@justwantresults8768]

Phil, build it and we will come! And we will gladly pay, whatever "it" is. You have earned your reputation of excellence and now is the perfect time to leverage it. You do you, it works.

[@ElTorito.]

Good Luck Phil, I hope it get your next step figured out.

[@DandyHippo]

phils wit skill sending u love bro mad skills

[@toozydude2]

Hey Phil, would you be able to talk about what kind of things you are thinking about regarding how you ride, as you ride? Like a kind of live commentary of how to ride. I think some of these things help viewers feel how you are riding more, and even get a better idea of how to ride like you. If you are talking about, for example, on a particularly tricky section, what kind of techniques you are focusing on, like, keeping the weight on the front wheel, no brakes, let the bike move, maintain speed, weight on the pedals, hands, pulling with arms etc, idk. Things average riders can improve on or tips and tricks.

[@Outfitters35]

That sucks you are my favorite rider to watch besides my uncle but happy holidays man

[@AlgorithmicApostasy]

I purchsed a GT eForce AMP+ and Current last year and I love them. Hopefully GT will still be able to honor warranties.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

You should be covered according to what I've heard.

[@shawnbowen6833]

It seems most mtb youtubers ride for Ari now...but i think the perfect company for you would be Haro. Just watched the new Haro video from jeff kendel weed and since you rode for GT which was an old school bmx brand itd be rad to see you on a Haro bike now.

[@Smettli]

Phil's friends are lucky, what a humble sweet man :) Go Phil!

[@GelMibson-u2y]

With how popular SDM and Quebec centers are plus how widespread e bike usage is becoming, you could easily build a bike park on a big piece of land. You no longer need an old ski mountain chairlift to be successful. As long as it's got an easy enough climb and some good downhill trails down. If you build it, they will come! Don't give up the dream....I want to ride Phil's world!

[@megszalott]

Wow, you sir, are a smart American! Very rare these days. Fellow GT fan here.

[@sandy_knight]

GT did make a prototype trials frame back in the day but it obviously didn't make it to production. Ali Clarkson built one up recently, made a YT video about it... Good luck Phil, I hope you find something that pays the bills and makes you happy 👍

[@jols2800]

Phil you're a legend. Keep making videos!

[@vladamirtepes5567]

Chef Phil, I heard Rocky Mountain Blizzards are going cheap. I just built up a new Farley frame, I'm not a trek guy but it is a great fatbike. We track all 40 miles of trail in as it snows at our local network and it's a completely different beast then riding machine groomed cross country trails. It's also nice to start riding skinny again in the spring and already be in halfway decent shape. I'd love too see some winter riding on the channel.

[@DanielMarch-ii1ov]

Hey Phil. It sounds like this is a stressful time for you and understandably so. Sorry that you’re dealing with this. Just know that you’ve provided a lot of inspiration for me as a dad trying to get my kids into mountain biking years ago. Your original “skills” videos were infectious and fun and still are! I’m sure that it’s tough to come up with new content along those lines all of the time. Maintaining a KZbin channel sounds like it’s a lot harder than most people think it is. I believe that God has a plan for each one of us Phil, even when things seem really bleak. You have the ability to inspire riders to get out and try new things. In my humble opinion, if you focus on that, you will be successful no matter what. BTW, ABQ, New Mexico is generally snow free and ridable year round… don’t tell anyone…

[@jas18320]

Oooohhh… how about building another Ray’s indoor park… but just outside Philadelphia? We can aim for grants and other funding. You can KZbin the whole process, the way to get a park started, the design phase, the build days, the testing, the tweaking, opening day, etc etc.

[@duanehundley]

I can see how you could be socially awkward but you’re real af and I love that. I can see how you want to be helpful. Keep doing you!

[@edde2297]

I really like GT, i have a sensor miniduro 😆 and i love it, but also there is another company that i really like and that's Kona. I am not an industry insider and i don't know how things are going after the founders bought it back, but in my eyes as a brand seems to have some similarities with GT, the legacy, the cool factor, not too big, both in a restart phase (until recently for GT) etc. I think it would be a nice partnership if it ever happened. About your future content, building or riding, if i may, i think most people in youtube mtb sphere want to see content that makes them feel good, but also to look up to and learn stuff through it, that they can replicate on scale. So in that context, audience wise, riding makes a lot more sense as content. No matter what you choose, i wish you all the best and i will continue to enjoy and support your excellent work.

[@JustJake77]

Go independent on frame sponsorship! That way you get what you truly want from a frame. You offer so much to the world of MTB, and are a true ambassador of the sport, as is sen in your videos. The imprint you have left on the next gen of riders is very apparent. Any company who does decide to work with you, is smart, and fortunate. As you said no rush, enjoy things for what they are right now. I have little doubt something will work out in short order.

[@ThermoSTS]

About 2 years ago I was looking to get a GT Force and I went to 3 different GT Dealers and not one of them actually had a bike for me to try, at any trim level. All BMX and low end bikes. I still have my '97 GT Thermoplastic STS and a 95' RTS-1 that I will keep forever.

[@sumsaudi]

Im absolutely crushed, GT is one of my all-time favorite bike brands, I fell in love with there bikes since 2017, I purchased an 2018 Avalanche, and rode it for 10000 Kilometers before a crack developed on the lower right seatstay. i brought it into my bikeshop, and had it warrentied. GT sent a complete build the most updated Avalanche model from this year, for free. the warranty was best in the game. and I'm now happly riding a brand new whip for what I imagined for many many years to come. was even considering purchasing the GT Grade Carbon as an endurance/gravel/touring rig, the unconvental design of the grade is incredible comfortable. i had test ride on the 2020 model, and found the design to provide a perceivably more compliant ride quality than a rigid frame. GTs legacy will be one of continuous innovation, and in my personal experience as a customer, I felt they always put the customer experience first. This loss hurts my soul and I'm desperately hoping to see them return from the ashes.

[@jltrack]

We need a Cooking with Phil channel 🙌

[@erik-g9d]

You should be very proud of your accomplishments: personal, business, riding career, KZbin--and so much to be thankful for as well. Maybe your path forward be healthy, wealthy, and wise...

[@davedelarosa319]

I assume you have contacts that could help you navigate the waters of opening a bike park, but the first thought I had was reaching to Jarrod Harris. He took a passion and a hard turn from his career to open Jarrod's Place in NW Georgia that has been well received.

[@1239875650]

Jarrods place is great and Jarrod / Josh are awesome guys. I could definitely see Phil doing something like this!

[@paule4008]

looks like tough times may be on the horizon for yall...best guess would be to get a resume together to present to future sponsors. you have a huge online presence which would be a HUGE plus for you, to help promote the brand(s). you could also do as Matt and Juno Jones have done and push the Square space stuff as they pay them very well. online bike shops such as Jenson, competitive cyclists, ect have riders to do reviews, ect...gotta be creative and diligent during these times..good luck bro.

[@stumpy25lbs]

Whatever... we love you Phil and will always watch your videos! ♥🙏🏼

[@ADR3N0CHRM3-_-ADDICT]

My first bike was a chrome GT as a kid.. I will never forget it

[@dwbiddle]

How about the blue hills near Boston? I heard they have a new owner. I wonder if a bike park could be an option. I would love one at wachusett but I don’t think they would let that happen in that forest. Culinary arts, business, marketing, fluent French.. I’m impressed Phil!

[@stevenkilleen8149]

If a bike company doesn't sponsor you they are silly missing out on epic marketing

[@stayradriding9111]

Thanks for your take on all these topics. Haro just made some hard MTB moves. Your audience would froth those Greers and Daleys - get in there!

[@MrJp900]

Ari sounds like a great fit for you