Newshttp://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/en-US2012-02-11T12:16:09ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)We are moving shop!http://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2012/1/17/we-are-moving-shop.htmladmin2012-01-17T15:05:57ZThis will be that last time we post on The Cyclist as we are moving all our future content to our sister site, twentynineinches.com This link is also shown as Big Wheels in the links bar.

For now, we will keep this site up for archived purposes as we move some content over, but then it will go away.

So come on over to twentynineinches.com and hang out. We will be waiting.

The Admin.

]]>Velocity U.S.A. Announces U.S. Rim Production Facilityhttp://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2011/11/7/velocity-usa-announces-us-rim-production-facility.htmladmin2011-11-08T02:41:59ZVELOCITY RIMS TO BE MADE IN USA

(Grand Rapids, MI) Brothers and partners, Tom and John Black will begin manufacturing rims in Jacksonville, Florida in February 2012. Currently, all Velocity rims are made in Australia, and production will cease in Brisbane by the end of November.

Tom Black, the founder of Velocity, will be relocating from Australia to Florida where he will continue to oversee rim production at Velocitys new manufacturing factory. Velocitys distribution center will continue to operate out of Grand Rapids, Michigan as it has since 1992 and become their worldwide headquarters; with the Australian facility remaining as a distribution center for the Asian and Australian markets.

Velocity will be the only U.S. produced aluminum rim in the cycling industry. John Black, president of Velocity Worldwide, Inc., anticipates this to further propel the company as a leader in quality, ingenuity and customization customers have come to love and expect from Velocity.

More information to follow at http://www.velocityusa.com.

Adam Lorenz

Director of Advertising and Marketing Velocity USA

]]>Clif Bar tasty news bits.http://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2011/10/18/clif-bar-tasty-news-bits.htmladmin2011-10-18T21:20:13Zclif bar press releasesCLIF® BAR Adds Peppermint Stick to Limited Edition Seasonal Lineup
Will Also Donate 1 Percent of Net Sales to Winter Wildlands Alliance

EMERYVILLE, Calif., September 20, 2011 – CLIF BAR's wildly popular seasonal flavors are back with a sentimental addition. Peppermint Stick joins Spiced Pumpkin Pie and Iced Gingerbread in bringing a distinctive winter spirit to the best-selling energy bar.

The cool tingle of a classic Peppermint Stick rounds out the warm, fresh-baked taste of Spiced Pumpkin Pie and Iced Gingerbread, while still delivering CLIF's athlete-crafted blend of carbohydrates, protein and fiber for sustained energy. All three seasonal flavors are made with organic ingredients and available nationwide now while supplies last (SRP: $1.39).

In the spirit of the season, CLIF BAR will donate 1 percent of net sales from the holiday-inspired flavors to Winter Wildlands Alliance, the first and only national organization that works on behalf of skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, winter hikers and other outdoor adventurers to address national issues that impact our winter wildlands.

“Like the first winter hike or that first morning run on fresh powder, the arrival of CLIF BAR’s seasonal flavors is something CLIF fans tell us they look forward to all year,” said Carly Lutz, CLIF BAR brand director. “It’s great knowing that we’re providing people with sound nutrition and sustained energy in nostalgic flavors, while contributing to protecting the places they play through our partnership with Winter Wildlands Alliance.”

The three limited-edition CLIF BARs join 16 year-round flavors, all made with organic, wholesome ingredients you can see and taste, such as fruit, nuts and oats. CLIF BARs also serve as a good source of protein and fiber, which help the body digest carbohydrates slowly to deliver sustained energy. What’s more, CLIF BARs don’t contain trans fats, hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors, sweeteners and preservatives.

CLIF BAR is the market’s best-selling energy bar in grocery and natural food stores, according to The Nielsen Company and SPINS.

New CLIF CRUNCH® and CLIF MOJO® Flavors Available Nationwide
Fruit, Nut, Chocolate and Coconut Flavors, Plus a Classic Campfire Favorite

EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 26, 2011 – CLIF CRUNCH® and CLIF MOJO® are expanding their snack bar lineups with new flavors that are now available at grocery, natural food and mass merchandise stores nationwide.

CLIF CRUNCH
CLIF CRUNCH, the crunchy granola bar made with organic ingredients, has introduced two new flavors, Blueberry Crisp and Chocolate Peanut Butter.

Blueberry Crisp delights your taste buds with bursts of blueberry in every bite. Chocolate Peanut Butter, combines two popular classic flavors, featuring a generous helping of peanut butter and chocolate chips along with a topping of peanut butter drizzle. The new CLIF CRUNCH flavors (SRP: $3.99 per 10-bar box) are available now.

CLIF MOJO
CLIF MOJO, a delicious trail mix bar made with 70 percent organic ingredients, has introduced three new flavors that deliver a mouthwatering array of chocolate, nuts and coconut for a crispy, crunchy texture in bars that taste both sweet and salty.

CLIF MOJO Chocolate Almond Coconut blends toasted coconut, chunks of indulgent chocolate and deliciously salty whole roasted almonds. CLIF MOJO White Chocolate Macadamia combines freshly roasted macadamia nuts with richly flavored soy white chocolate chips. Not to be outdone, CLIF MOJO Dipped S’Mores is a healthy take on a classic campfire favorite, featuring crunchy graham cookies, creamy soy white chocolate and organic chocolate chunks. The new CLIF MOJO flavors (SRP: $1.39) are also on shelves now.

CLIF BAR Announces Nationwide Availability of New Coconut Chocolate Chip Flavor

Best-selling Energy Bar Also Tweaks Two Classic Flavors – Apricot and Peanut Toffee Buzz

EMERYVILLE, Calif. – CLIF BAR, the best-selling energy bar, announces nationwide availability of a new flavor, Coconut Chocolate Chip, as well as new recipes for two popular flavors – Apricot and Peanut Toffee Buzz.

Coconut Chocolate Chip is loaded with toasted coconut and chocolate chips, crafting a delicious, decadent taste for the palate. The new Coconut Chocolate Chip flavor combination is unique to the energy bar category.

In addition, as part of Clif Bar & Company’s ongoing kitchen tradition, our foodies and athletes continuously search for the best ingredients to enhance taste and texture of our bars. Apricot now features 50 percent more apricots to give every bite a zesty apricot flavor. Peanut Toffee Buzz has even more peanut butter and more real toffee pieces to enrich the taste of every bar.

Coconut Chocolate Chip, Apricot and Peanut Toffee Buzz are available now at grocery, natural food and specialty retail stores nationwide. Every CLIF BAR (SRP: $1.39) is made with 70 percent organic ingredients and has an optimal blend of carbohydrates, protein and fiber for sustained energy.

About Clif Bar & Company
Clif Bar & Company is a leading maker of nutritious and organic foods and drinks, including CLIF® BAR energy bar, LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®; and CLIF Kid®, Nourishing Kids in Motion®. Focused on sports nutrition and healthy snacks, the employee and family-owned company is committed to sustaining its people, brands, business, community and planet. For more information on Clif Bar & Company, please visit www.clifbar.com, check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/clifbar or follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/clifbar.

]]>Camelbak adds new website features.http://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2011/10/18/camelbak-adds-new-website-features.htmladmin2011-10-18T21:09:49Zcamelbak press releasesGo Behind the Scenes at CamelBak with

New Technologies, New Website

Tag Reader, Video Vault, R&D Insight, Athlete Stories Make CamelBak Even More Accessible

PETALUMA (October 11, 2011) – Anyone who’s ever wondered what makes CamelBak® hydration products so unique and innovative can now find out thanks to the company’s radically redesigned website. Never-before-told stories are available at www.CamelBak.com, where visitors are treated to a host of interactive features, including the introduction of a barcode tag reader, more than 80 new videos, behind-the-scenes lab footage and access to CamelBak’s stable of decorated athletes.

The new site offers stories about the history and culture of CamelBak, which began two decades ago with an IV bag and a white tube sock. Since its humble beginnings, the company has become the definitive personal hydration leader with a thirst for continuously reinventing and recreating how people hydrate and perform.

“CamelBak prides itself on being forward-thinking in every aspect of our business," said Chris Strain, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at CamelBak. “From the product development teams to the innovators who handle our website and social media channels, we challenge ourselves to find new ways to do things, and it is our hope that this website opens up an interactive dialogue to learn more about proper hydration."

To better connect people to the CamelBak community and culture, the company is introducing several new features, including:

§ A product tag reader when scanned by a smartphone, will instantly direct people to interactive videos and detailed product information;

§ “The Lab,” which includes behind-the-scenes video of CamelBak products hydrating NASA astronauts, as well as research, development and testing videos of its most recent product innovations – including CamelBak Groove,™ a portable filtration device that provides access to freshly filtered water anywhere;

§ A Bak-Stage Pass to CamelBak’s athlete community featuring mountain biker Kirt Voreis, LUNA Chix Pro Team runner Jane Kibil, stand-up paddle sensation Slater Trout, cross-country and endurance rider Mark Weir and a host of others;

§ Detailed search capability that directs people to the hydration option best suited for them based on activity, capacity, look and season.
Both the redesigned website and a revved up Facebook fan page are part of CamelBak’s campaign to reduce the need for single-use water bottles. Make a difference by visiting the site and participating in the disposable-free dialogue.

About CamelBak®
Founded in 1989, CamelBak invented the hands-free hydration category and is the global leader in personal hydration gear. With a mission to continually reinvent and forever change the way people hydrate and perform, CamelBak offers a complete line of technical hydration packs, gear, accessories and aviation / CVC-approved tactical gloves for military forces globally.

With headquarters in Petaluma, CA, a wholly-owned and operated reservoir manufacturing in Mexico and distribution in San Diego, CA, CamelBak designs, tests and engineers its products to perform and last a lifetime. CamelBak is privately held, with products available in 50 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.camelbak.com or call 800.767.8725

]]>New Carve MTB helmethttp://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2011/10/18/new-carve-mtb-helmet.htmladmin2011-10-18T21:03:50Zcarve helmet louis garneau press releases

]]>Gargoyles says "Grow a pair and win a pair".http://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2011/9/21/gargoyles-says-grow-a-pair-and-win-a-pair.htmladmin2011-09-21T19:26:46Zgargoyles press releases sunglasses
GARGOYLES ENCOURAGES MEN TO TAKE BACK SUNGLASSES WITH THE “GROW A PAIR. WIN A PAIR.” CHALLENGE

First Round Of Winners Already Announced

Smithfield, R.I. (September 20, 2011) - Gargoyles Performance Eyewear issued the “Grow a Pair. Win A Pair.” challenge last month and men across the country have been hearing the call. The “Grow a Pair. Win A Pair.” challenge was launched to reposition sunglasses in the manner in which they were originally created for, as functional tools for protecting your eyes from the elements and not for fashion purposes.

The origin of sunglasses is based in protection and performance, things Gargoyles wants men to keep top of mind. Fighter pilots during World War II wore sunglasses to shield their eyes from the blinding sun. The enhancement to the pilot’s personal appearance was an unintended byproduct. Gargoyles wants to remind men across the country that sunglasses are meant to be used for protection, a tool in their kit and not for enhancing their image when in a club at night.

All that needs to be done to take the “Grow A Pair. Win A Pair.” challenge is “Like” the Gargoyles Facebook page, then click on the sweepstakes tab located on the left-hand side of the page. In exchange for writing their Man-Pledge, Gargoyles Facebook fans will be entered to win one of three remaining prize packs, including the coveted grand prize Gargoyles Man-Kit, with winners to be chosen at random.

Now in its second month, the “Grow A Pair. Win A Pair.” challenge has been a huge success for the Gargoyles brand. Gargoyles Facebook fans from around the world, even though only US residents are eligible to win, have posted their pledges on how they want to help take sunglasses back to being functional tools designed for getting the job done.

“We’re not surprised by the response we’ve been getting for the ‘Grow a Pair. Win a Pair.’ challenge. There’s been a global cultural drive for men to start being men again, taking control of their situations and start doing things, not just talking about them,” commented Scott Sorensen, Gargoyles Brand Director.
“Gargoyles sunglasses are built for performance during mission orientated pursuits and that’s the type of person the brand resonates with.”

Prizes being given away through the “Grow a Pair. Win A Pair.” challenge include Gargoyles sunglasses and the limited-edition, newly re-issued “Let a Gargoyle Sit On Your Face” t-shirt, in addition to a Luminox Black Ops tactical watch, Vibram FiveFingers shoes and an Energizer Hard Case Tactical Light kit.
Three winners for August have been chosen already via random drawing, including Steve Scholl (Grand Prize), Dewey Hinricksen (Second Prize) and Aaron Harvey (Third Prize).

Gargoyles has a long history in performance optics and in being worn by men during critical situations. In 1979, Gargoyles revolutionized an entire industry with the invention of the Toric lens, a curved lens design that revolutionized sunglasses by allowing light to transmit directly to the eye without distortion. In the 1980’s, the U.S. Army contacted Gargoyles regarding the production and testing of specially designed wrap eyewear that would offer protection during combat situations.

Gargoyles products are worn by top athletes and outdoorsmen, who seek optimal clarity, comfort and durability in their performance eyewear. Gargoyles’ team of ambassadors range from baseball All-Stars, professional off-road racers and predatory animal experts to former elite members of the United States military and the brand’s own Gargoyles Action Shooting Team.

The second set of prizes in the Gargoyles “Grow A Pair. Win A Pair.” challenge will be awarded after the sweepstakes ends at 11:59 pm EST on September 30, 2011. A full list of rules is available on the Gargoyles Facebook “Grow A Pair. Win A Pair.” application, located at http://apps.facebook.com/growapair/.

More information about Gargoyles Performance Eyewear and their embedded suite of optical technologies can be found at www.gargoyleseyewear.com. Stay up to date with the brand’s latest happenings and its team of ambassadors via Facebook www.facebook.com/gargoyleseyewear) and Twitter http://twitter.com/fgxgargoyles).

]]>Osprey Hydration Packs For 2012http://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2011/8/19/osprey-hydration-packs-for-2012.htmladmin2011-08-20T03:09:14ZSneak peek hydration pack ospreyIf you do a search for Osprey on The Cyclist Site, you will find several reviews of some of their fine line of cycling specific hydration packs. The quality is top notch and they have some clever and insightful touches to the pack's design.

For 2012, there are some new models and we got some info on three of them. Here we go!

Escapist 20 in Fjord BlueThe Escapist: This says 'Adventure Pack' to me. Available from around 1000 cubic inches to 1800+, the Escapist looks like it has the capacity and support to carry larger and heavier loads with comfort. Add in the integrated rain cover and you are ready to cross the country or the next mountain pass.

Syncro 20 in Pyro Red

The Syncro line looks like your basic hydration pack, but is cut sleek to stay close to the body with the lighter weight Airspeed back panel. Blinky patches, hidden rain covers, MP3/Phone pouch, etc, fill out these full featured packs.

Zealot 16 in Octane Blue

If there is any model that seems to be packing more features than any of the three shown here, if may be the Zealot. Got pads? Got a full face helmet? Need to carry them? How about a roll out tool pouch or a sunglass pouch? Check, check, and double check. This one is for the AM/DH guy or gal in all of us.

]]>Lezyne introduces LED bike lights for 2012http://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2011/8/16/lezyne-introduces-led-bike-lights-for-2012.htmladmin2011-08-16T23:01:43ZLED lights lezyne news night riding

Ah, the joy of night riding. This last year our local group never slacked a bit on riding as everyone geared up with high powered LED lighting for the handlebars or helmet or both. It extends the riding season and brings in a new feel to old trails. Night riding is magical.

For 2012, Lezyne, the guys and gals that brought you sleek, polished bike pumps and a myriad of multi tools, are now bringing a new line of high end but affordable LED bike mounted lights to a bike shop near you. To introduce the new lights, the owner of Lezyne came into the conference room, dropping one of the new lights over and over as he walked. That was interesting. Apparently they are pretty rugged.

All of the lights use the best quality Cree LEDs, including the new XML. Lezyne spent some development time on the beam pattern, utilizing a reflector in combo with the front lens to achieve what they call Uniform Power Beam. As anyone who has seen a lot of LED lights can attest to, it is not all about light output (expressed in Lumens) but also about light beam pattern. The LED drivers are custom made to Lezyne's specs and standards and only the best Lithium Ion batteriesare used (and Lezyne has this cool machine that tests the output and discharge curves of any battery). As well, it is a standard 18650 type battery in the bigger lights (and yet another standard battery in the smaller ones) so if you need to, carrying a spare battery is easy enough. The lights recharge using the standard mini USB interface so charging is easy.

The handlebar mount looks straight forward and I heard rumor of a helmet mount being in the works, but that is off in the future if it happens. Water resistant as well, they look like they will not suffer an early 'death by plastic' being typically Lezyne-like in all metal construction. The clamp is not metal but comes in two sizes...31.8mm and 25.4mm. No rubber gaskets to fiddle with. Each bar diameter gets its own separate clamp.

So, this is what there is so far on the various models:

Super Drive - 450L/300L/150L and flash mode. 126g High-Polish Silver, High-Polish Black, High-Polish Light Grey.

Power Drive - 300L/200L/100L and flash mode. 120g High-Polish Silver, High-Polish Black, High-Polish Light Grey.

Mini Drive - 150L/100L/50L with a high rate and low rate flash mode. 66g High-Polish Silver, High-Polish Black, High-Polish Light Grey.

This is the battery testing machine? No, just espresso in the Lezyne deluxe kitchen.We did not have a chance to try any of them as only pre-production samples were in da' house, but they seem like a nice light option for moderate trail riding, an extra light as back-up to your retina burning light (1000L outputs are not uncommon for a serious trail light) and certainly as a commuter light. Hopefully we can get set up with a model or two to see how they perform after Interbike as September/October starts to signal the Fall season when night riding in So Cal begins to get into full swing.

Note: Prices are subject to change, but here is what I know so far.

Super Drive: $109.99
Power Drive: $89.99
Mini Drive: $69.99

]]>Sneek Peek: 2012 Specialized Equipmenthttp://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2011/7/15/sneek-peek-2012-specialized-equipment.htmladmin2011-07-16T04:51:03Z2012 Sneak peek body geometry mountain bike specialized

Here is a peek at some of the tech coming to you this next season from the hard working minions at Specialized. Some shoes and new gloves. More to come, no doubt...not many details yet, but I sure like the shoe sole on the Vibram models...very nice. As long as the shoe is not too heavy and stiff enough, that should be a winner. As well, the 'Wire Tap' gloves that work with a touch screen are brilliant.

Here are the pics for your viewing pleasure. Clicky to make biggy, if you please.

]]>Chris King Precision Components Announces Ceramic Bottom Brackethttp://www.thecyclistsite.com/news/2011/7/13/chris-king-precision-components-announces-ceramic-bottom-bra.htmladmin2011-07-14T02:22:07ZA few years back, Chris King Precision Components finally came out with their long rumored bottom bracket. It was offered in a high grade, stainless steel ball bearing type, outboard bearing configured style. While the bottom bracket rotated effortlessly with a crank set installed, you knew it would only be better with ceramic bearings, right?

Well, now you can get it!

The new Ceramic Bottom Bracket comes in 10 different colors.Following are the bullet points as provided by Chris King Precision Components marketing guy, Chris DeStefano....

Available today (July 13th) are ceramic bearing bottom brackets from Chris King for external bearing crank systems in road or mountain models.

- Made in the USA

- 5-year warranty

- Fully serviceable bearing. Designed to work with our BB Injector Tool

- 24 balls per bearing

- The bottom bracket is identical in construction to our standard bottom bracket but with color changes to the center sleeve, spindle sleeves and seal retainer snap ring. These color changes serve as identifying marks for the new model.

- Cups available in 10 colors.

MSRP: $199 for Shimano™ compatible external bearing 24 mm crank spindles

$209 for SRAM GXP™ compatible external bearing 24 mm crank spindles.

And for anyone with a Chris King bottom bracket already, (or for anyone that buys a new one), the Chris King Precision Components site now has a tech page for those wanting to service their Chris King bottom brackets. You can check that out here.

These bottom brackets are available now. see Chris King Precision Components site, or contact your local bicycle retailer for more.

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