KÜAT RELEASES THE NV RACK

November 2009- Kuat Racks is now shipping the much anticipated NV rack. The new platform rack offers an abundance of style and function.

The Kuat NV
The NV is constructed of heat treated aluminum. It includes features like a built in bike repair stand, cinch tight cam and lever action tilt for vehicle access. The NV’s platform style offers a simple solution or transporting any mountain or road bicycles. Front and rear tire ratchets hold the bikes in place and an integrated bike cable lock makes securing bicycles almost effortless. The rack holds two bikes up to 55 pounds each and an add-on for additional bikes will be available in the spring of 2010. The NV accommodates 20” to 29” wheels and up to 3” tires. If you are looking to upgrade your rig, the NV definitely beats tinting the windows or putting in a noisy sub woofer. The NV is available for either 1.25” or 2” receiver hitches. The MSRP is $495.

Established in June 2007 by Luke Kuschmeader and Brian Atkinson, Kuat Racks is a high end bike rack brand based in Springfield, MO. Kuat manufactures lightweight aluminum hitch racks that combine functionality and style by using some of the same methods used to make bike frames. Kuat launched the Alpha and Beta hitch racks in February 2008. Kuat was founded on a passion for cycling and is actively promoting the sport by sponsoring races and events on a grassroots level. The founders of Kuat are both amateur mountain bike and multi-sport racers.

Refer to www.kuatracks.com/ for further details.

BERKELEY, Calif.–The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) http://www.nationalmtb.org/ and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) http://www.imba.com/ have recently signed a partnership agreement which states that IMBA and NICA will work together to cross-promote their efforts and engage the broad cycling community.

NICA executive director Matt Fritzinger said, “We are very pleased to formalize our partnership with IMBA — the continued growth of high school mountain biking depends on trail access.” He added, “Riding bikes is a freedom all youth should enjoy, and parents greatly support their kids riding on trails away from the dangers of traffic. IMBA does an incredible job of working with communities to build and maintain sustainable trail systems that work for all trail users.”

“The success of the Northern and Southern California High School Mountain Bike Leagues has been truly remarkable,” said IMBA executive director Mike Van Abel. “When I learned about the plan to replicate those successes on a national scale under the NICA banner, I hoped IMBA’s club network might become a useful resource,” he added, also noting that the partnership would help expand IMBA’s demographic diversity and compliment existing youth programs such as National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/09_09/09_30_TKMBD.html

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Fitness… Hard to Get, Easy to Lose November 02, 2009 Fitness is like going to Vegas with a pocketful of cash. It probably took you a while to get it, but you can sure lose it in a hurry. read more Time to Start Bike Commuting November 04, 2009 Commuting to work, school or anywhere is a fun, efficient and green way to get from point A to point B. It does take some serious willpower to battle through the cold, wind and … read more Free From The Chain November 04, 2009 The bike chain is a symbol of the bicycle. The connotation that is held between the bike and the chain is nested so deeply that as iconic, the chain is synonymous with the … read more Latest Video Norco Kids - A Headstart Monthly Draw Win an I Love My Bike T-Shirt Links of Interest Unwind in Moab, Part 2 Norco Shore 1 - First Ride 2010 Norco Judan

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GRAND JUNCTION, November 4, 2009: With the list of cross country championships piling up from the 2009 season, MRP is proud to announce 3 new versions of the ultra popular 1.X chainguide.

1.X MTB Clamp On: For those riders who have been excluded from the 1.X movement due to their press-in bottom brackets like BB-30 or cranks that aren’t compatible with the BB-mount version. The guide clamps right onto a conventional seat tube, just like a front derailleur.

1.X Cross Clamp On: By popular demand, the 1.X Cross is a seat tube mount guide that will be compatible with CX bikes running a Road Double crank for the optimum chainline. The guide clamps right onto a conventional seat tube, just like a front derailleur. Carl Decker rocked a prototype of this one at Cross Vegas 2009 in September.

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Pivot Cycles Opens Canadian Distribution with On The Edge

TEMPE, AZ – Pivot Cycles is open for business in Canada. The mountain bike innovator has signed with On The Edge of Quebec to distribute its products to the ten provinces of Canada.

“We are very excited about this partnership. There is a lot of demand for Pivot in Canada and now we can take care of riders with an excellent organization like OTE. They know how to sell high end, technical product, and will represent the brand very well,” said Rob Aguero, Pivot’s international sales manager.

OTE has already begun receiving 2010 Pivot product, including the Mach 4, Mach 5, Mach 429 and Firebird.

The agreement makes OTE the exclusive distributor for Pivot Cycles in Canada. Canadian retailers will no longer be able to buy frames and bikes from Pivot in Arizona. Canadian dealers can contact OTE for information:

source: Adam Vincent

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LONGMONT, Colo. (November 3, 2009) – Deuter, makers of innovative, high quality and multi-use packs with over 110 years of internationally proven experience, is pleased to announce the hiring of Christian Mason as Director of Sales and Marketing. Mason joins the staff immediately, bringing his extensive experience in sales, marketing and product development to the company.

No stranger to the outdoor realm, Mason comes to Deuter USA from Petzl America, where he most recently managed the headlamp division for the vertical and headlamp equipment manufacturer. Prior to Petzl, Mason worked as a marketing manager for Kelty backpacks and as director of product development for Mountainsmith. An avid backcountry skier, mountain biker and outdoor enthusiast, Mason built his career in the mountains of Colorado and the West, honing his product knowledge, marketing acuity and sales network. Mason will be responsible for sales and marketing of the entire Deuter USA brand including backpacks, child carriers, winter sport, hydration/cycling packs and sleeping bags. To visit Deuter’s products, please go to http://www.deuterusa.com.

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houseMARTIN is a new mountain bike touring company founded by Anka and Sven Martin. With a history steeped in travel, racing and trail riding exploration, they are now offering a trip of a lifetime taking in the best of their native Cape Town, South Africa and combining it with a truly unique African mountain bike safari in Botswana where you will be sharing singletrack with elephants and maybe even lions.

Now would be the perfect time to plan on migrating south to join a small group of riders on a 11 day trip of a lifetime in March 2010.
Check out the website for trip details and image galleries.
www.ridehousemartin.com

source: Sven Martin

Summary of the review

We’re stoked to be the first people to get their hands on the new GoPro HD Hero cameras. GoPro HD Heros are the first video cams from GoPro that shoot at full 1080P resolution. GoPro bypassed the whole 720p era and jumped right to 1080P at an amazing price. The GoPro brand is well known among sports enthusiasts and can boast to be the best selling helmet camera for the last couple of years

…. see more here

http://pointofviewcameras.ca/blog/povca/article/first-gopro-hd-hero-helmet-camera-review

Courtesy of our reviewer Lee, here are some clips of the second test run using the new GoPro HD. Recorded with a resolution of 720p at 30 fps. Filmed at Interriver Park in North Vancouver, BC.

Preview of the GoPro HD Helmet HERO 1080p Camera from PointOfViewCameras on Vimeo.

Bike Art Spectacular Set for Saturday, November 7th;

Bike Art Catalog Now Available at www.kimsbikes.org

San Diego, Calif. (November 3, 2009) Bicycle-inspired art comes in all forms: original paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, jewelry, even skateboard decks. And at the 2009 Bike Art Spectacular on November 7th in San Diego bicycle art will be featured and for sale, with prices from $5 to over $5,000. Plus, all monies raised benefits Kimberlee’s Bikes for Kids, a 501c3 non-profit foundation that distributes free bicycles, helmets and locks to underprivileged 1st - 3rd graders.

“Artists from the U.S., Australia, Israel, Great Britain and Canada have donated art to the Bike Art Spectacular,” says Dan Gindling, President of Kimberlee’s Bikes for Kids and husband of Kimberlee Caledonia, for whom the foundation honors. “We literally have art for every taste and in all price points. Plus, we’ll have a silent auction of non-bicycle items. It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday shopping, and bicycle art may be the perfect gift.”

The 2009 Bike Art Spectacular will take place this Saturday, November 7th from 6-9 pm at the Visions Quilt Art Gallery, 2825 Dewey Rd., Suite 100, San Diego, Calif. 92106. Each piece of bicycle art will have a “buy it now” price. Pay the price and walk away with great art. The event will also feature complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks and appetizers along with door prizes and a few surprises including a special gift compliments of Speedplay, Inc. to the first 100 guests.

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Owens Valley, Calif. (November 3, 2009) In September 2009, Bike Brake introduced their new bicycle parking brake for use on bicycles not equipped with kickstands. Designed with a low profile to remain on the grip, it is durable, lightweight, and un-obstructive. Bike Brake features two grab tabs to easily lift and extend around the brake lever to keep the front wheel from spinning, greatly stabilizing the bicycle when stood upright. Now available in nine colors Bike Brake fits both road and mountain bikes.

“Bicycles are very expensive and there is always the potential for them to fall when temporarily parked. This can scratch the bike or often the car it rests against,” said Kendall Kelsen, President of Bike Brake. “It takes less time to apply the Bike Brake than to attempt a good bike balance. You can be confident your bike will stay in place.”

Bike Brake can be used when preparing for a ride, taking a break, performing maintenance, or storing the bicycle. There is also a theft deterrent factor when the bicycle is unattended. Bike Brake is distributed through Paceline Products and can also be purchased online at www.bikebrake.com.

source: Bicycle Newswire