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Why I'm Leaving Diamondback After 15 Years

Porter MTB

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After 15 years, I'm no longer riding for Diamondback. It's been a great run and I'm thankful for all the good times. Thanks to everyone I've worked with at DB over the years, you know who you are, I appreciate you all and hope to see you again soon!

Video clips from when I was a kid are thanks to Rusty Sohm from his video Sprocketheads, sent to me via Jeral Tidwell and Dave Davies, thanks guys!

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20 Comments

@SethsBikeHacks 1 year ago (edited)

Because of Diamondback, we got to hang out and become close friends. For that alone, the brand will always feel special to me. With that being said, this video feels more like a beginning than an end.

@diamondbackbikes 1 year ago

Thanks for being such a big part of the Diamondback family for 15 years!

@tapuzak 1 year ago (edited)

Legend of the bike industry. Thanks for the memories, for hosting us in your backyard, and for inspiring us through both your bike and your family dynamic.

@kellywitty9553 1 year ago

You and @SethsBikeHacks really got my youngest son (high schooler at the time) through the pandemic. We rode mountain bike trails after virtual school, watched your videos in the evening, and scouted out new trails. My son ended up building a few trails in our village woods and he and my boyfriend (now husband) even got me to some bike parks. So cheers to you and your family. I wish you all the best and we still are longing to take a bike vacation in Utah!

@Una_Moto 1 year ago

What an amazing recap! And how fortunate where you to befriend Kelly!? McGazza Forever!

@lennyaufmRad 1 year ago

Porter has the ultimate Dadlore.

@charliesponsel5091 1 year ago

Congrats on the new chapter! 15 years is an incredible run with one company for an athlete in the bike industry. It was awesome getting to be your teammate. Learned a ton from you, including: how to shoot a cover photo, cookies as a burger bun, and which detergent goes in the dishwasher.

@Offcamber_mtb 3 months ago

My first mountain bike ever was an old 24 inch Diamondback and thats the bike that made me fall in love with the sport.

@scarboroughriders 1 year ago

Rip magazza, I find myself on your bench quite a lot.

@josenino8626 1 year ago

Please keep releasing your content! It's so awesome and inspiring for me and my boys.

@divscifres2674 1 year ago (edited)

Fun video! I didn't know any of that pre-YouTube stuff, and loved the retrospective

@TommyLGarage 4 days ago

That Saab was epic!!!!!!

@ilovelamp61 10 months ago

My most memorable bike as a kid was my Diamondback Assault. As a grown man getting back into biking (MTB, specifically), I harken back to the days I had that Diamondback bike for laying the foundation for all the goals I now wish to accomplish. It sucks that you have parted ways with such a legendary brand. But, I know you’ll persevere regardless. Cheers to you, and to Diamondback, for providing you with all the opportunities that you have had over the years to give us content and inspiration to make ourselves better and enjoy the adventures that we can while on this green earth.

@alexford5214 1 year ago

Thats a heck of run! Your outreach is amazing! Love your videos with Seth and the shenanigans that ensue. Your enthusiasm and energy level is contagious. I still love to ride my highly modified 2017 Mission 2 (first DB) and hope to one day be a 10th of your level of riding. At 57, I don't hold out much hope (started a few years ago) but it feels good to try. Thanks for the constant inspiration.

@hangwong2071 1 year ago

You making memories with your family are the kind of memories I want with my family

@mananos77 1 year ago

It's beautiful to see your evolution, Eric! It's so inspiring to watch you go from jumps to enjoying and traveling with your family on your bike. Thanks for the inspiration

@tjcosta5769 1 year ago

Thanks to your family, we have an 8 ft roll in and 4 ft ramps in our completely flat 1 acre property. You’ve been an inspiration to me as a dad and the kids are a huge inspiration to my 12 year old. Can’t wait to see what’s coming next….