The ever popular Rize is now called the RZ. New for 2010 is the RZ 120 (120mm of rear travel) and the RZ 140. Why the name change? It was actually due to a trademark issue that involved another company outside of the bike biz (note: the change came very recently so you will hear and see these bikes referred to as the Rize in the videos and these photos). The name may be changed, but everything you loved about the Rize is back and even better.

Ride Impression:
I personally tested at length, a Rize 1 last year ( http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/cannondale-rize-pro-review/ ) and I got to test the RZ 120 at River Run in Sun Valley, ID. The RZ 120 rides as if it were 140. I didn’t get a chance to ride the RZ 140, but I’m sure it also rides as if it has more travel.

The rear suspension is now better matched to the plushness and stiffness of the Lefty Carbon Max (one of the lightest and best tracking forks ever). The rear stays efficient on the climbs and still plush on the descents, even under braking.

In these two videos, Double D (aka Doug Dalton, Cannondale R&D) shows us the highlights of the RZ 120 and RZ 140:

Info about the 2010 Cannondale bikes coming soon.

website: www.cannondale.com

Cannondale’s top of the heap XC Scalpel Team edition gets dirty. Doubt everything about the bike from the funky fork to a rear end missing at least two joints, but like everything else, a ride tells the story.

Cannondale is “that other American brand”. Frankly they’ve always done a better job designing and building bikes than they have at marketing them. That’s a bold statement coming from a goober like me, especially when you consider that, along with prototype testing or R&D, a company’s marketing guys usually run the media show…

But please understand that I don’t mean it as a swipe at Cannondale. Frankly, if a few companies engineers (the ones that actually have engineers that is…) spent more time in original thought focused on what works better, rather than in playing catch up to a marketing departments ideas about what sells, well, they would be Cannondale. Some of the best examples of that have consistently been in their development on the Mountain side, and the Scalpel Team is no exception.

The easiest thing to note here, and the first thing every casual passer-by notices is the Lefty fork. It’s been in the product range long enough that nobody (with any brains) is calling it a fashion fork (especially guys trying to design something competitive). The latest version on the Scalpel, the Lefty Speed Carbon SL is a relatively close cousin the Max Carbon (tested by Mtbr site manger Gregg on the Rize) and represent the best of the bunch and offer fantastic performance.

Next: Lefty SL front suspension>>

Intro

I have been riding and enjoying the Cannondale Rize 1 for several months now, and I have gained intimate knowledge and experience from long term testing. The Rize is a new model replacing the Prophet series. But any comparisons to that previous model shouldn’t be made, as the Rize stands head and shoulders above it (and most other trail bikes). When writing about about how well a bike performs, it’s often best to define what the bike is built for, in the first place. The term trail bike itself is not readily defined. But as a light weight (it weighed 24.7 lbs on the official Mtbr office scale, without pedals) 130mm travel mountain bike, the Rize strikes an almost perfect balance between XC racer and All Mountain bomber.

Its light weight and efficient climbing means that you could race XC with it. Its 130mm of travel (front and rear) mean that you can still bomb most of the rockgardens and jumps that you can on a 150mm travel bike. And the Rize will handle any length of all day epic ride that you can throw at it. More details about just how it rides at the end of this article.

First Impressions

The first thing I noticed about this bike is that the finish on it is beautiful. The white finish with black and red highlights give it an elegant but racey look. And of course, the Lefty Max gets looks anywhere you go (if you are in to that sort of thing.) Even after the half dozen demo days and my rides on it, the bike still looks fresh.

The build kit is also quite solid, with CrossMax wheels, XT/XTR drivetrain, XTR brakes, RP23 rear shock, FSA carbon bars…..But it is the Hollowgram SL cranks and Left Max Carbon fork that stand out (full specs below).

The Hollowgram SL cranks are rumored to be the lightest cranks out, right now. I have not personally verified that, but even with the lightness, they are super stiff and efficient and they hold up to trail abuse.

I have to admit that this is my first time riding a Lefty, any Lefty, and this fork has a super plush feel and ride. At first I was concerned that the fork might be too plush, since it exhibited a lot of brake dive while tooling around the office. However, out on the trail, this was not a problem. The fork operates as smooth as the best of any conventional (two-legged) fork, but is much lighter. While riding, you forget that the fork is single sided, as the stiffness and tractability of it is spot on. The brake dive was not a problem on the trail and I never once went OTB (or felt like I was going to go OTB.) And the PBR feature (stands for Push Button Rebound….what else?) is very easy to use for locking out the fork.

From the Manufacturer:

“Looking for a premium play bike that eats other all-mountain rigs for breakfast? The Rize brings all-new metalforming technologies to the bike industry, creating a lighter, stiffer and plusher platform to enjoy the backcountry. Traditional Cannondale innovations, including Si-equipped head tubes and bottom bracket shells, make the Rize a dreamy ride. ”

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:

• BACKBONE
  Stiffer, lighter and stronger: Cannondale introduced to the bicycle industry new metalforming technology on the Rize. The Backbone combines the BB30 shell, lower pivot, and double-butted seat tube into a 3D forged part.
• COMBINATION OF MATERIALS
  Cannondale’s designers choose materials to achieve a highly tuned ride. Example: The parts of the frame that receive compressive loads use aluminum. But where light weight and lateral stiffness count, carbon fiber is called to duty.
• SYSTEM INTEGRATION
  Si has long been used on Cannondale’s bicycles, and the Rize is yet another example. Making machined headset cups integral to the frame eliminates unneeded parts; combining the stem and steerer also reduces the flex inherent in joining two separate pieces. The net result is a bike that weighs less, steers better, and allows cyclists to out-accelerate their riding partners.

Cannondale has a mini-site called The Lodge explaining all of the new features of the Rize (and Moto) here: http://www.cannondale.com/thelodge/

Next: Specs and Geometry>>    |   How Does the Rize Ride?>>

BETHEL, CT – December 4, 2008 - Cannondale unveiled today a plan to support an all-new Cannondale Factory Race (CFR) Team this year. The revamped role is combined with a fresh new look, designed to maximize Cannondale’s position as a global leader in cycling. The team’s roster includes superstars on the World Cup circuit, but also expands into the North American racing scene for a truly worldwide presence.

“An opportunity presented itself to combine the efforts of the best athletes racing on both sides of the Atlantic,” said Rory Mason, director of sports marketing for Cannondale. “It really gives us a voice at a wide variety of races, from local fat tire festivals to UCI podiums.”

The new team will field an impressive roster of riders. In Europe, World Cup veterans Roel Paulissen, Martin Gujan, and Marco Aurelio Fontana lead the team. In America, CFR is merging with the former SoBe-Cannondale team, which means that racing legends like Gunnar Shogren and Matthew Lee—along with several dozen more riders – will round out the roster, racing in regional events.

Changes in the existing team structures made the merger possible. SoBe notified Cannondale earlier this month that it would not continue as a Cannondale team sponsor.

“We’ve had an excellent working relationship with SoBe and enjoyed many successes after their return to the team this past year, ” says Matt Jewett, Inside Sales Director and Promotions Manager for Cannondale. “The upside is that all the best traditions of the team can live on. These riders have continuously been the best ambassadors for the sport of cycling and active lifestyles as a whole. Now they have a global platform on which to carry this 10-year heritage.”

Although the teams combine forces, most of the racing operations for Cannondale will remain largely unchanged, including the teams’ other sponsors.

Cannondale is part of the Cannondale Sports Group Division of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A).

Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a world class juvenile products and bicycle company. Established in 1962, Dorel creates style and excitement in equal measure to safety, quality and value. The Company’s lifestyle leadership position is pronounced in both its Juvenile and Bicycle categories with an array of trend-setting products. Dorel’s powerfully branded products include Safety 1st, Quinny, Cosco, Maxi-Cosi and Bébé Confort in Juvenile, as well as Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose and SUGOI in Recreational/Leisure. Dorel’s Home Furnishings segment markets a wide assortment of furniture products, both domestically produced and imported. Dorel is a $2 billion company with 4600 employees, facilities in seventeen countries, and sales worldwide.

www.cannondale.com

source: Bill Rudell

Cannondale Moto2 2008

Review by Sharon Bader

The Cannondale Moto replaces the Prophet MX bike for 2008 as their foray into the 160mm “Big Mountain” class. This lighter, stronger all mountain bike is built to climb with no compromise in descending. With their new Hatchet Drive and carbon frame this bike is stiff, plush and light. First impressions of this bike suggests a big heavy and unresponsive ride. The oversized carbon tubes, busy main triangle and burly rear triangle follows Cannondale’s legacy of innovation. Once on this bike the great standover and nice settling of the suspension puts you in control. A capable if not snappy climber, the suspension falls into its world when you start heading downhill.

Non Drive side view of the red accented Moto2.

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Cannondale 2009 Mtn Bike Line Highlights

Cannondale introduces an exciting new line of mountain bikes from the serious racer to the backwoods explorer. All-Mountain, Marathon, X-C Racing and 29’er hardtails never looked so good.

With the popularity of “All-Mountain” riding Cannondale introduces the all new Moto with 160mm of balanced suspension travel, the Moto is ready to climb and descend with authority. Loaded with state-of-the-art technology the Moto’s main frame is a monocoque design constructed out of Hi-Modulus carbon fiber. A floating rear shock is driven via the “hatchet” drive giving the suspension a bottomless feel while driving heavy shock forces to the head tube. A massive 66mm “Diablo” head tube shrugs off all unwanted forces keeping the front wheel connected to the ground and the pilot in full control. An optimized oversized pivot connects the swingarm to the main frame via carbon sandwich with large sealed cartridge bearings. The hydroformed asymmetrical chainstays and the assistance of a 12 mm Maxle handle the impacts with flex free performance. Weighting in at a mere 29 lbs the Moto 1 comes built with a SRAM X-O drive system, Fox 36 Talas RC2 160-130-100mm fork, Mavic Crossmax SX UST wheels and Avid Juicy carbon disc brakes at $6800.00. The Moto 2 features a SRAM X-9 drive, Fox Talas 36 R fork, DT Swiss E 2200 wheels and Avid juicy 7 disc brakes for $5300.00

Riders looking for the same great technology but on a little less budget will find three alloy versions lead by the Moto 3 with SRAM X-7 / X-9 drive combination, Rock Shox Lyric IS 160-115 mm fork, DT Swiss E540 wheels and Hayes Stroker Trail disc brake at $4150.00. Rounding out the line is the Moto 5 built with SRAM X-5 / X-9 combination, Rock Shox Domain 302 fork, Sun Single Track SL wheels and Hayes Stroker Ryde disc brakes at $2500.00

Moto 2 image below

For the rider looking for the ultimate do-it all machine, the all new Rize just may be what you’re looking for. The co-molded main frame includes a carbon fiber top tube, down tube, and head tube that’s bonded to 3D forged one-piece “backbone” seat tube. With a tremendous amount of loads being generated to the seat tube through suspension and pedaling forces, the one-piece backbone allows the rising rate suspension to work smoothly eliminating unwanted frame flex while carving turns and putting power to the pedals. The unique asymmetrical alloy chainstays paired with thin sexy carbon seat stays, complete an incredibly light & efficient frame package.

Cannondale will offer five models of the Rize with the Rize 1&2 utilizing the carbon co-molded main frame. The Rize 1 will be offered with a Shimano XTR/XT mix, Lefty Max Carbon PBR (push button rebound) fork, Mavic Crossmax ST UST wheels and Shimano XTR disc brakes tipping the scale at just over 23 lbs. Rize 2 models will be outfitted with a SRAM X-O/X-9 drive system, Lefty Max Carbon w/Fox RLC internals, Mavic Crosstrail UST wheels and Avid Juicy Carbon disc brakes at $4800.00

The Rize 3, 4, & 5 will feature the same frame technology only in an alloy version. Rize 3 features a SRAM X-7/X-9 drive, Lefty Max PBR fork, DT Swiss XR 430 wheels and Avid Juicy disc brakes at $3200.00. Rounding out the Rize line is the Rize 5 with SRAM X-5/X-9 drive, RockShox Tora 302 Solo Air fork and Shimano BR M485 brakes at $1900.00

Rize 1 at $5800.00 shown below

Want to spend long hours in the saddle exploring new trails or doing a Marathon race, then the Rush just might be the bike for you. With input from hall-of-famer Tinker Juarez the beautifully sculpted Rush 1 & 3 offer a full carbon monocoque main frame with SI head tube. The single pivot swingarm manages rear wheel travel while tracking where the pilot points the bike due to the hydroformed chain stays attached to a massive “Hot Box” pivot. Rush 1 models include a Shimano SLX drive system with XTR rear derailleur, Lefty Speed Carbon SL fork, Shimano XTR wheels and Shimano SLX disc brakes. Rush 3 models are built with SRAM X-7 shifters and X-9 rear derailleur, Lefty Speed DLR fork, DT Swiss XR 430 wheels and Avid Juicy 5 disc brakes at $3700.00

Rush 1 show below at $5300.00

The Rush 6 & 7 utilize the same great frame geometry and suspension technology only in a alloy version at two incredible price points. You’ll find the Rush 6 built with a SRAM X-7 shifters and rear derailleur, Fox F120 RL fork, Mavic XM 317 wheels and Avid Juicy 3 disc brakes at $1800.00 Last in the Rush line is the Rush 7 with SRAM X-5 Shifters and rear derailleur, RockShox Tora 302 Air 120mm fork, Jalco ATB X 320 wheels and Avid Juicy 3 disc brakes at $1400.00

Bethel, Conn. – August 21, 2008 – Cannondale Sports Group (CSG) Europe, today announced the beginning of distribution of GT Bicycles and SUGOI performance apparel throughout Italy and France beginning in September 2008. This new distribution model will help to re-launch the GT Bicycles brand into these important markets and officially introduce SUGOI into France for the first time. Cannondale Sports Group is a Division of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A).

“France and Italy are both leading performance brand oriented markets and consumer product expectations are high,” said Jeff Frehner, CSG President and CEO. “Historically, demand for GT has been very strong. Now as part of the Cannondale Sports Group, we will be using the Cannondale distribution center in the Netherlands to distribute our GT and SUGOI brands in new and more effective ways to these countries.”

GT Bicycles, which just held an international media camp in Livigno, Italy, has received excellent product reviews and is currently experiencing increased momentum in Europe. The GT range includes a line of carbon road bikes, mountain bikes that use the patented Independent Drivetrain (ID )system, city bikes and BMX bikes. The GT brand, established in 1973, has a long and distinguished history ranging from the roots of BMX and mountain biking to being used by athletes from around the world in the 2008 Olympic Games.

SUGOI, established in 1987, offers hundreds of technical garments and accessories, including underlayers, jackets, shorts, swimsuits, socks, and hats. Known for high quality performance apparel, SUGOI has been worn by Ironman winners, World Champions and Olympians

“In Italy and France the GT and SUGOI brands will be managed separately from the Cannondale brand. However, the development goals, and what we aspire to achieve are the same,” said Jeff McGuane, President of CSG Europe. “We will be product driven and focused on developing a selected specialty retailer network.”

Moving forward, GT and SUGOI will have four dedicated brand development representatives for these markets. Across Europe, current and new distributors will instantly see the benefits that strengthen the services provided to all distributors. This includes inside sales support, creative services, technical service support and an integrated work style with the USA team.

About Cannondale Sports Group

The Cannondale Sports Group was established in February of this year after the acquisition of Cannondale Bicycles and SUGOi by Dorel Industries Inc. This specialty division encompasses the Cannondale, SUGOi, GT, Schwinn and Mongoose brands.

About GT Bicycles

Built on its race-proven performance products, GT Bicycles has been designing technologically advanced bikes in the road, mountain and BMX categories since 1973. For more information about GT Bicycles, please visit www.gtbicycles.com

About SUGOI

For years, hard-core endurance athletes have known SUGOI as making the most incredible, and incredibly hard-working, apparel in endurance sports. In fact, “incredible” is exactly what SUGOI means in Japanese. For over 20 years, SUGOi has been working diligently to make sure the products live up to the name. Today, SUGOI has expansive catalogs that offer hundreds of technical garments and accessories, including underlayers, jackets, shorts, swimsuits, socks, and hats. With distribution throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, SUGOI is truly an international brand. For more information about SUGOI, please visit www.sugoi.ca

About Dorel

Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a world class juvenile products and bicycle company. Established in 1962, Dorel creates style and excitement in equal measure to safety, quality and value. The Company’s lifestyle leadership position is pronounced in both its Juvenile and bicycle categories with an array of trend-setting products. In the Juvenile segment, Dorel’s powerfully branded products such as Quinny, Maxi-Cosi, Safety 1^st and Bébé Confort have shown the way to safety, originality and fashion. Similarly, its highly popular brands such as Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose and SUGOI have made Dorel a principal player with both independent bicycle dealers and mass merchants. Dorel’s Home Furnishings segment markets a wide assortment of furniture products, both domestically produced and imported. The Company exerts relentless innovation and marketing flair across all of its divisions. Dorel is a $2 billion company with forty-six hundred employees, facilities in seventeen countries, and sales worldwide.

US operations include Dorel Juvenile Group USA; the Cannondale Sports Group; Pacific Cycle; Ameriwood Industries which produces ready-to-assemble furniture; Altra Furniture; and Cosco Home & Office. In Canada, Dorel operates Dorel Distribution Canada, Dorel Home Products and SUGOI. Abroad, operations include Dorel Europe and IGC in Australia, a manufacturer and distributor of juvenile products. Dorel Asia sources and imports home furnishings products. Dorel China has eight offices which oversee the sourcing, engineering and logistics of the Company’s Asian supplier chain.

source: Michael De Leon

Beijing Olympics:

Aug 23rd is a big day for the cycling world as the Men’s Cross Country race takes to the Laoshan Mtn bike coarse.

Roel Paulissen, Jakob Fuglsang and Kashi Leuchs of the Cannondale-Vredestein Mountain Bike Racing Team will all line up for the Olympic Cross Country event aboard this special superlight Olympic Edition Scalpel.

Cannondale’s engineers and those of our technical partners worked in conjunction with the Cannondale-Vredestein racers to deliver these highly optimized bicycles in support of their Olympic dreams.

Details of the 8.8 kg bike’s weight-saving features include:

• the Scalpel’s Zero Pivot optimized chainstays
• high modulus carbon layers
• raw carbon finish (no paint) and lightweight personalized national decal kits
• HeadShok Lefty, ride tuned and race optimized by 88+
• Cannondale’s Si SL 2×9 mountain crankset with ceramic bearings
• Vredestein prototype Black Panther tubular tires
• Mavic’s prototype tubular wheelset

Cannondale/Vredestein races and wins aboard the Cannondale Scalpel featuring System Innovation and the HeadShok Lefty suspension fork! They are supported by a winning team of technical sponsors: Vredestein, SRAM, Mavic, Avid, FSA, fi:zi’k and Crank Brothers.

source: Bill Rudell

Bethel, Conn. - July 01, 2008 - During the recent Bikes Belong board meeting, Cannondale Sports Group (CSG) President and CEO Jeff Frehner pledged an additional $200,000 to support Bikes Belong and its mission to get more people riding bicycles more often. This contribution will be an annual donation of up to $200,000-in addition to membership dues-that will begin in July 2008. It is another step in CSG’s commitment to strengthen the bicycling community through advocacy.

“We are very grateful for this additional donation from Cannondale Sports Group, which will be managed by our Bikes Belong Foundation,” said Tim Blumenthal, Bikes Belong Executive Director. “It will fund two innovative, timely projects.”

A total of $125,000 will help Bikes Belong work with its national non-profit partners to enhance the crucial efforts of state and city bicycle advocacy groups. The remaining $75,000 will back a new Bicycle Facility Design Standards Project that will help professional transportation planners and engineers build seamless, convenient, and appealing cycling routes.

“It is important for us to support programs that are helping to make bicycling a bigger part of our daily lives,” said Frehner. “When we work with and contribute to organizations like Bikes Belong and their partners, we are helping to make the cycling environment better for all bicycle riders.”

CSG has made a commitment to support bicycle advocacy by maintaining current efforts and further developing new partnerships. The $200,000 pledge comes just weeks after CSG announced that Cannondale Bicycles would renew memberships in Bikes Belong and IMBA.

Cannondale Sports Group is a Division of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A).

About Dorel

Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a world class juvenile products and bicycle company. Established in 1962, Dorel creates style and excitement in equal measure to safety, quality and value. The Company’s lifestyle leadership position is pronounced in both its Juvenile and bicycle categories with an array of trend-setting products. In the Juvenile segment, Dorel’s powerfully branded products such as Quinny, Maxi-Cosi, Safety 1^st and Bébé Confort have shown the way to safety, originality and fashion. Similarly, its highly popular brands such as Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose and SUGOi have made Dorel a principal player with both independent bicycle dealers and mass merchants. Dorel’s Home Furnishings segment markets a wide assortment of furniture products, both domestically produced and imported. The Company exerts relentless innovation and marketing flair across all of its divisions. Dorel is a $2 billion company with forty-six hundred employees, facilities in seventeen countries, and sales worldwide.

US operations include Dorel Juvenile Group USA; the Cannondale Sports Group; Pacific Cycle; Ameriwood Industries which produces ready-to-assemble furniture; Altra Furniture; and Cosco Home & Office. In Canada, Dorel operates Dorel Distribution Canada and Dorel Home Products. Abroad, operations include Dorel Europe and IGC in Australia, a manufacturer and distributor of juvenile products. Dorel Asia sources and imports home furnishings products. Dorel China has eight offices which oversee the sourcing, engineering and logistics of the Company’s Asian supplier chain.

source: Michael De Leon

BETHEL, CONN. - May 20, 2008 - Cannondale Sports Group (CSG) President and CEO Jeff Frehner announced today that Cannondale Bicycles has committed to join IMBA and Bikes Belong at the corporate sponsor level. This sponsorship is part of the CSG’s expanding advocacy plan, which includes both maintaining current efforts and further developing new partnerships.

“Bicycle advocacy is an important goal for the Cannondale Sports Group. By collaborating and supporting IMBA and Bikes Belong we will be able to help grow the cycling community on a regional and national level,” said Frehner. “During my years of employment with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) I gained an appreciation of the real impacts a strong advocacy program can have on a business and in a community. Now more than ever, advocacy is a necessary action for all bike users and producers.”

IMBA and Bikes Belong are two organizations known for getting people on bikes with safety programs, advocacy, and creating more places to ride. Cannondale Bicycles was a member and active participant in both organizations. It showed early support as an IMBA member from 1991 - 2002 and was one of the original ten members of Bikes Belong with a membership from 1999-2002.

“We’re thrilled to have Cannondale joining as an IMBA Corporate Member. Their level of support is fantastic and provides critical support for our nationwide advocacy efforts to build, preserve and enhance trails for all mountain bikers,” said Rich Cook, IMBA’s Development Director.

“Cannondale was one of the visionary companies that launched Bikes Belong back in 1999,” said Tim Blumenthal, Bikes Belong Executive Director. “We are delighted to welcome them back now as a dues-paying corporate member to help get more people riding bicycles more often.”

With the support of CSG, Cannondale will renew memberships in both organizations and once again provide the commitment and dedication it showed in years past. “We are extremely excited to be part of a passionate group of brands that believe in the bicycle having a greater purpose,” said Scott Struve, Cannondale Global Director of Marketing. “Our mission includes both active and financial involvement with both Bikes Belong and IMBA. We look forward to seeing the population of cyclists grow as a result.”

Cannondale Sports Group and Cannondale Bicycles are part of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A).

About Cannondale

Founded in 1971, Cannondale is a global designer, developer and manufacturer of high performance bicycles, apparel and accessories. With a strong reputation for continuous innovation and quality, the company is headquartered in Bethel, Connecticut, USA, with offices in Canada, Holland, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, and a manufacturing facility in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

About Dorel

Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a world class juvenile products and bicycle company. Established in 1962, Dorel creates style and excitement in equal measure to safety, quality and value. The Company’s lifestyle leadership position is pronounced in both its Juvenile and bicycle categories with an array of trend-setting products. In the Juvenile segment, Dorel’s powerfully branded products such as Quinny, Maxi-Cosi, Safety 1^st and Bébé Confort have shown the way to safety, originality and fashion. Similarly, its highly popular brands such as Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose and SUGOi have made Dorel a principal player with both independent bicycle dealers and mass merchants. Dorel’s Home Furnishings segment markets a wide assortment of furniture products, both domestically produced and imported. The Company exerts relentless innovation and marketing flair across all of its divisions. Dorel is a $2 billion company with forty-six hundred employees, facilities in seventeen countries, and sales worldwide.

US operations include Dorel Juvenile Group USA; the Cannondale Sports Group; Pacific Cycle; Ameriwood Industries which produces ready-to-assemble furniture; Altra Furniture; and Cosco Home & Office. In Canada, Dorel operates Dorel Distribution Canada and Dorel Home Products. Abroad, operations include Dorel Europe and IGC in Australia, a manufacturer and distributor of juvenile products. Dorel Asia sources and imports home furnishings products. Dorel China has eight offices which oversee the sourcing, engineering and logistics of the Company’s Asian supplier chain.

source: Michael De Leon