Originally Posted by bac
Simply stated, he doesn't ride. That shot/story was 100% about publicity. Who rides a $5k Trek Fuel in tennis shoes? I guess he couldn't master clipless pedals in the 10 minutes he was on the bike for the obvious photo opp.
I know a few people actually. That part of it definately doesn't prove it was for marketing.
Whether he really rides or not, I am just glad it was a mountain bike.