Do components manufacturers like shimano or campagnolo actually make any significant amount of money providing equipment for professional cycling teams? or is this mainly a promotional tool while the money is being made with amateur and recreational cyclists? Just curious...
At the pro-tour level, they will be paying, sometimes very heavily, to get their gear onto the team bikes. Down a level, they will just free-issue the kit. For a sponsored amateur team, the support will be in the form of a discount.
At the pro-tour level, they will be paying, sometimes very heavily, to get their gear onto the team bikes. Down a level, they will just free-issue the kit. For a sponsored amateur team, the support will be in the form of a discount.