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In Topic: What Ever Happened To Shawn Texas?

Posted 19 Mar 2011

Johnny Johnson, on 19 March 2011 - 03:52 PM, said:
Mike,
That was MX_Mug that commented "You should have paid the man", not me.
But I understand what you're saying.
It was a business agreement between the mfg and rider.

Sorry about that Johnny! so... hows the weather. lol
In Topic: What Ever Happened To Shawn Texas?

Posted 19 Mar 2011

You should have paid the man
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Johnny Buddy... I always took care of my riders and always tried to treat them the best I could.

You have to remember things were different then. the competition between the top plate companies was just has fierce as the competition between the top riders and teams. I was the little guy... beating the snot out of the big guys. (Haro and Zeronine) We all had our time in the sports history as the dominate plate company.

Also, We did not have instant/disposable media like we have now. Back then we had BMX Action, BMX Plus, Super BMX, American BMX'er, and Bicycles Today. and they came out once a month and that was pretty much it. every shot of every rider was fought over by the companies to gain exposer for their products. Back in the day you used to wait by the mailbox for you MFM and for the next month you would study that magazine from head to toe.

So when I told Shawn to pretty much go pound sand that is the reason why...

Mike

Mike Rodrigues
Crit Plate BMX Products
401-524-2314
www.critbmx.com
In Topic: What Ever Happened To Shawn Texas?

Posted 17 Mar 2011

CharleyGnarlyP290, on 14 March 2011 - 02:16 PM, said:
There are actually a lot of BITD racers I wonder about, but does anyone know what happened to Shawn Texas?

The last time I heard from Shawn was early 1988'sh. He was riding for Eagle Snacks. During that time I had a contract with Shawn to use my Crit Plates just like the rest of the team. Since he was a AA Pro I setup a contingency program like I did for other top riders. I believe it was something like $250.00 for a front cover shot, 175.00 for a two page spread, 100.00 for a full page... (The rider under contract could not use any other plate manufacturers products, logos and such anywhere on their bike or uniform.

Anyway at the Coal Canyon(I think that was the race) NBL Nats in CA Shawn was doing great all weekend winning motos and always in the mix. well I didn't see him up close at the time and never noticed that he was wearing ZeroNine gloves and another brands visor. needles to say he ended up getting a two page full color shot in a mag. two months later he's calling me looking for his contingency for the shot... so I told him to go hit up Owen over at ZeroNine and have a nice day. shortly after that the Eagle Snacks Team lost Profile as the major bike sponsor and struck a deal with MCS and Mr. T and that was the I heard from Shawn. I wish I could find that photo to throw up here.
In Topic: Is this a real CRIT plate?

Posted 15 Mar 2011

pepit, on 15 March 2011 - 02:09 PM, said:
Hi Mike,

do you plan do Crit numbers too ??

I'm trying to find some for months

Are you looking for the larger 6" numbers, in what color (White or Black) and what #'s?
In Topic: Is this a real CRIT plate?

Posted 15 Mar 2011

Spur, on 15 March 2011 - 12:48 PM, said:
I'll take that Interview. PM me your e-mail and we will get started.

mikerodrigues1@mac.com

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Interests:: Mike Rodrigues. I am the owner and designer of Crit BMX Number Plates Since 1980