David Merten - 100 %

Salesperson

Back in 1982, with just a hundred bucks to his name, the likable young Drew Lien - then Jim Holley's mechanic - came up with a cable guide and a stick-on heat shield as leading products for a new company he was dreaming of starting.

"Everything back then was alphabetical" said Drew Lien in a 2004 interview ; "DG, FMF, CMC, HRP, and so on. So I thought that "DRP" (Drew's Racing Products) would be an awesome name! (Laughter). My buddy Chuck told me not to name it that. So I went home, and I was sitting on the couch, looking at a poster I had of Bob Hannah, who was number 100 one year. And I thought, "What does it take to win? You've got to give it 100% like Bob does". And I named her "100%" on the spot. And what's funny is, everyone, and I mean everyone, told me not to name her that! And the truth is, that name is what has sustained her popularity today. She just seems to mean something to people." Read more

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    He is my brother and he has a passion for bicycles. He is a USMC veteran, an amazing father to 3 girls (who all race bmx and downhill), great husband, brother, son, and Amigo!

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    Rachel Kelleher

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    Love the goggles, by far the best on the market. 100% is super helpful at races if you need a different lens. Product and customer service are both 100%

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    Jay Gee

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    I love 100%!! Got a few hats and shirts I would like to say that the 100% Mens College hat should continue to be made I can not express how deeply saddened I was to find I can not get this hat EVER AGAIN wow! that was a great design TRUST ME!! It would look good in any color as well!!! so many people wanted my hat one man I gave it to him off my head and got another.. That said awesome company and products hope to see more sick designs in apparel! JAY GEE - Tucker Rocky design team!

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    Tim Dinger

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    Love thier goggles. Riding for Supercross and they were a co-sponsor a few years back. Absolutely love thier stuff and the company! Goggles are the jam, not only style wise but fit and performance as well. I continue to Rock these goggles to this day. Their sunglasses are even better. I have had the Higgins forever and they have been the best. Next is to get some speedcraft for my roadie bike. Wish they still supported the supercross factory team. Either way, keep it up guys

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