Lemond's frame business was distributed and sourced by Trek. Lemond didn't have pip to say about Lance until it became clear in 2001 that he was going to tie his record. At the time, he claimed to be a Lance supporter up to 99 but supposedly formed his opinion of Lance that year when he found out he was working with Ferrari. Strangely, Lemond didn't say shit until the eve of the 2001 race. He opened his mouth and stuck his foot in it, which came back to hurt him in the pocket when Trek demanded an apology. Since then, he's been in a slowly spiraling financial collapse, all while Lance was making money, hand over fist.

It's not just me; a lot of people look at Lemond as a respectable guy but is there to give a quote if it means a possible financial bump. I still believe his criticism of Lance to be coincidental and not actually informed.