I'm so glad even she looks like a dork

[Aggie_Ama]

Ummm if you had enough money for multiple houses, an engagement ring that costs more than my house and whatever else she has wouldn't you just go into the bike shop and ask for a good bike? I mean if I had that kind of money I would want the best and wouldn't care what it costs. We know a S-Works is more bike than she needed but to her $6k for a bike isn't going to make even a tiny dent in her fortune.

Patrick Dempsey also rides an S-Works, given the number of celebs photographed riding high end Specialized I would almost venutre to guess Specialized gives them the bike.

I got from the Self magazine the first time she went out for a road ride she tried clipless, fell and got discouraged. She wouldn't be the first one to do that!

I am not a Jennifer Lopez fan but I think there is some jelousy and cattiness that loses sight of she raised a boatload of money for a worthy cause and was actually photoed doing something healthy and positive. For once she is being a good example.

[7rider]

Really. If you were a salesperson at a bike shop, and someone with deep pockets like JLo walked into your store and said "I need a bike" - are you really gonna steer her towards and entry-level Dolce?
Besides...if Specialized sponsored the event, there's probably no way they would ALLOW her to be seen at the event on an entry-level bike...toe clips or no toe clips. The amount of publicity would be awesome. Look at the discussion we're having now about it.....

[OakLeaf]

given the number of celebs photographed riding high end Specialized I would almost venutre to guess Specialized gives them the bike.

Funny you should mention that.

Here's a picture of the brothers Hayden at this weekend's MotoGP race being presented with S-Works bikes in each of their team colors (sort of). (if you're not aware of it, most motorcycle racers train on road and mountain bicis these days.)

Considering the cost of advertising vs. the price of the bikes, it's cheap publicity for Specialized.

[Aggie_Ama]

Oakleaf- I don't want to admit to reading celebrity news but sometimes my life needs some fluff in it. I have seen Patrick Dempsey (cover of Bicycling Magazine!), Jake Gylennhaal (or however it is spelt), that blonde from Saved By the Bell Mark whatever, all on Specialized. They should give some of these hollywood women who talk about their pilates and yoga really great bikes.

I wish I were somebody and Specialized would sponsor me and give me the best bike and helmet. I would ride all over to show it off for them.

On what you need vs. what you have. My bike is probably more than I need even though it has a triple and 105 the frame is a sort of race frame. Actually the frame is similar geometry to a Ruby. The amount I ride lately I should probably be on my old $599 Fuji with Sora but oh well. My budget was $2500, JLo's probably unlimited.

[Bluetree]

that blonde from Saved By the Bell Mark whatever, all on Specialized.

That blonde, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, is no slouch. He's a Cat 2 racer on both road and track. He used to ride for Team Helen's, but I think he's with a San Diego team now.




As for celebs, a lot of them frequent Cynergy Cycles – a Specialized dealer.

It's kind of a no-win situation if they want to ride seriously. One big star (who shall remain nameless) wanted to join my club/team and there was quite a bit of opposition to it from the membership. No one wants to go on group rides with paparazzi cars swerving around them, blocking their path, or creating other dangerous situations.