Cycling Newsletter 2016/17

From TJCSM – your NW representative for Innovative cycling products LIGHT & MOTION – CYCLING LIGHTS, BLIX - E-BIKES, WALLERANG - E-BIKES CYCLES – ROAD BIKES, VITTORIA – ITALIAN SHOES & HELMETS

December 2016 VOL. 7 NUMBER1

IB 2016 was an exciting show! 4th year at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center

and the improved show layout. Our vendors that exhibited brought a wide array of new products to show. Here’s a rundown of what was shown and other newsworthy information. Check out our new companies we represent.

Vittoria Shoes and Helmets

V Flash $89 for a handmade Italian Shoe!

Edoardo Vercelli Vittoria CEO carries on the tradition of his grandfather

We are truly excited to now represent Vittoria Shoes and Helmets in the Pacific The Zoom at $99 Northwest. Established in 1976 by professional cyclist Celestino Vercelli, Vittoria features 2 velcro staps combines modern materials and technologies with Italian craftsmanship bringing and a rotor closure to market some of the best cycling shoes in the world.

A number of new dealers have joined the Vittoria team. They’ve learned that Vittoria offers:

Higher margins – Dealer direct programs – Low buy in requirements – Low entry level price points - Prompt shipping from California – Handmade Italian Craftsmanship – All Euro sourced materials – Tech features – Wide variety of styles – Superior customer service

The 1979 Vintage line has proven to be very popular!

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The top of the line Ikon shoe

Helmets/Gloves

The Helmets are of Italian design offering style, performance and value. Retails start at just $49.

Vittoria has a parallel MTB line to their Road shoes

The helmets are lightweight, well made and come in a variety of styles. Mountain, road and aero models are available.

Glove are new this season 3 models are offered $15 - $30

The Vittoria Booth at IB 2016 in the Italian Pavillion

Let us show you some samples to see for yourself why Vittoria makes sense for your shop.

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Eddy Merckx returns!

EMC, Eddy Merckx Cycles has relaunched the company and product line for 2017. With a commitment to refocus their relationship with IBDs, EMS displayed a stunning new line up of bikes at Interbike. Rolf Singenberger the former chief engineer at BMC is now R&D director at EMC. Rolf oversaw the development of Super clean fork design new, advanced, designs that underscores the uniqueness and exclusiveness of on the EM 525, hidden the Merckx frames. cables. The based company now has an U.S. office and warehouse in Mt. Kisco, NY. They already have in place some exciting new programs and plans to support their growing dealer network in 2017. Are you tired of the demands of your current road bike vendor? Are you perhaps looking for an iconic brand to bring some new customers to your store? Do you want to see an exciting new line of bikes? Let us show you Eddy Merckx Cycles.

Here’s our 2017 models:

EM 525 Endurance $3999 - $10,999 EMC top of the line endurance models, disc and caliper models brakes, carbon frames

Another example of EM 525 Performance $3999 - $10,999 EMC premier road bikes, disc and caliper clean cable routing. brakes, carbon frames

San Remo 76 $2999 - $6999 EMC Sprint, Aero bikes, disc and caliper options, carbon frames

Mourenx 69 $2599 - $5999 EMC Endurance bike Grand Fondo, High head tube, shorter top tube, disc and caliper options, carbon frames

Sallanches 64 $1999 - $4799 EMC race bike, compliant but stiff where needed, disc and caliper versions, carbon frames

Milano 72 $1999 - $4799 EMC Ladies race bike counterpart to the Sallanches, a Flat mount disc brakes geo balanced bike specifically designed for women, disc/caliper options, carbon

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EMC facts:

EMC bikes are named for races won by Eddy Merckx. He had 525 victories

EMC never mixes component brands Strasbourg 71

EMC frames come with a Blockhaus 67 $1699 - $2499 EMC’s ultralight and stiff Allum frame, caliper “Strict Lifetime Warranty” brakes, 6069 triple butted tubing

EMC adjusts the taper of Montreal 74 $1699 - $2499 EMC’s ultralight and stiff Allum frame, women their forks between sizes, specific design counterpart to the Blockhaus, caliper brakes, 6069 triple butted this ensures all frames tubing sizes deliver the same performance Strasbourg 71 $2299 - $4999 EMC’s gravel adventure bike, a performance bike you can take off road, disc brakes, carbon or aluminum options, wide tire EMC also adjusts tubing clearance thickness within model sizes. This ensures the Eeklo 70 $1699 - $3999 EMC’s cross bike, carbon versions have disc brakes, same ride quality in all frame sizes aluminum version have cantilever brakes Copenhagen 77 $999 - $2999 EMC’s ultrastiff, aero track bikes, carbon version All Merckx frames (both carbon and alum) are also or aluminum version shaped asymmetrically. The seat tube and chain Petite Enghien 61 $1299 EMC’s youth road or cross bike, 26” wheelset, stays are attached to both aluminum frameset, 1 size sides of the frame in a way that provides max Lugano 68 $2599 - $5499 EMC’s time trial or triathlon bike, aero and stiff, power output and carbon frameset therefore max speed Liege 75 $1999 - $2999 EMC’s steel race bike crafted in Columbus steel, Campy EMC performs 100% equipped in a orange paint scheme quality checks. Their frames and forks are CT Roubaix 70 $1999 - $2999 EMC’s steel race bike crafted in Columbus steel, scanned to check for any Campy equipped in a Faema paint scheme defects. As a result, riders can have complete confidence

We’ll be at the Seattle Bike Expo in March with several models on display. Come by and check out the bikes and meet Heather from EMC USA.

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Blix Electric Bikes

Vika + This folder at $1650 is a best sellers! 350 watt motor

We’ve been associated with electric bikes for almost 10 years. Indeed, they have come a long ways in terms of; reliability, performance, serviceability, cost, Komfort + $1850 Perfect technology and features. The Blix e-bikes from Sweden are perfect examples of affordable commuting how e-bikes have progressed.

The Blix line came to our attention last year and we jumped at the chance to work with them in the Northwest. The company’s US operation is based in Santa,Cruz, California, where they provide service and support. Blix has focused on creating well-designed and practical electric built for the modern commuter. Developed in the light of their Swedish heritage, Blix bikes are inspired by vintage European design with clean and classic looks. They offer a concise line of e-bikes at very reasonable price points. Marriott Hotels in Stockholm $2290 500 watt rear motor, power, California has chosen Blix Bikes for use by their guests. performance

New for 2017 is the Vika Travel $ 1499 compact commuting at its best

The new for 2017 Komfort Prima has a range of 90 miles and features the Steps mid drive system! Low or high steps frame options. $2799

Unlike other segments of the cycle industry, e-bikes grew an amazing 75% ($13 million) last ytd while the rest of the industry was down 8$ ($50 million)

2017 Aveny 350 watt If you are not selling electric bikes, the market is ripe. The Blix line is an easy motor, fully equipped, a way to get into e-bikes without a large investment of your time and money. Let high style ride $1990 us show you how. news page 6

Wallerang is a premium e-bike line from Sweden it is also imported into the U.S. by our friends at Blix. Some have said it is one of the best all-round e-bikes made. Read further to find out why......

M.01 rigid fork $3399

M.02 step thru rigid fork $3399 These bikes are designed and hand-built in Gothenburg, Sweden. The aluminum frame is a work of art with perfect welds, seamlessly joining the frame members. The classy matt white finish is understated elegance. Cables are cleanly run thru the frame. The top tube is angled low for easier step over and has bottle mounts.

Wallerang was awarded a design award at Eurobike for their Modular Travel System allowing you to customize your transportation solution with easy- M.02x step thru RockShox attachment front platform and rear carrier devices. The included front and rear fork $3599 racks bolt on to the frame for high capacity cargo carrying. Remove them and you have a sport bike! A gorgeous head badge replaces the front rack mounts.

The powertrain is the Shimano STEPS system, mated to the Alfine Di2 8-speed transmission. Choose the automatic mode and the bike will automatically shift gears for you, amazing! Or put it into manual mode and shift gears like a sports car with paddle shifters. It works incredibly well. Shimano’s tech staff experienced the Wallerang bikes at an e-bike expo last summer. They told us M.01x Rockshox fork $3599 “the Wallerang offers the best integration and implementation of the STEPS system currently available”. They then purchased 4 Wallerang Bikes to demonstrate STEPS across the country!

Wallerang didn’t cut corners at all. The bike also has Shimano Alfine Hydraulic Brakes, Schwalbe or Kenda tires, SKS fenders, Velo comfort saddle, front and rear lighting. The standard frame comes in 2 sizes to accommodate most any rider, there is in addition a step thru version available. A Rockshox fork option is also offered. A front basket can be had for $99.

In addition to the Shimano praise, a national chain of food delivery restaurants after evaluating multiple bikes, selected a Wallerang fleet for food delivery use in Seattle. Electric Bike Action Magazine did a 6 page review of the bike and featured it on the cover of the December issue.

These smart e-bikes will appeal to a wide range of customers, the versatility and options confirm the best all-round e-bike status.

Cover of “electric bike action” December 2016 news page 7 Light and Motion

Lighting season is in full swing. Please read and see why Light and Motion is the dominant brand in the northwest. We have several dealers that rank among the top sellers in the nation. • New quick release mount We didn’t think it was possible but Light and Motion found a way to make a few more improvements on their extremely popular Urban series headlights. Check • New colors out the side bar to see why we have the perfect headlight.

• GoPro mount option

• Smooth reflector focuses light further down the road

• Waterproof IP 67 rated 30 min. under 1 meter of water

• New hinged oval o-ring USB port

• New entry level price point ($49.99)

• Improved battery status indicator

• No Flash mode.

• Yes, Pulse mode for safety and state laws*

• Lock out mode prevents accidental turn ons

• Premium quality Li-ion cells by & LG

• Electronics won’t interfere w/cycle cmpts

• Built in USA, Cree LEDs

• Amber side lighting *RCW 46.37.280(3) Flashing lights are prohibited except as required in RCW 46.37.190 • FL-1 certified 46.37.200, 46.37.210, 46.37.215 and 46.37.300 warning lamps authorized by the state Patrol, and light-emitting diode flashing taillights on bicycles.

Taz 1200 and 1500 Need a bit more light? Our Taz products has many of the Urban’s features but, offers even more output. Perfect for a trail ride or unlit roads. One LED acts as a flood while the other 2 LEDs punch light down the road. This years price drop makes them an even greater value for high performance lighting.

Taz 1500 $249.99 Taz 1200 $199.99 Don’t forget the accessory mount solutions we offer: helmet mounts, aero seat post adapters, tail light rack mounts, Go Pro and the Barfly bar extension.

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VIS 360 helmet light now $99.99 one of the best commuter light choices. Plus version Our Seca Lights have been redesigned with new reflectors, LEDs, heatsinking, $149.99 w/250 lumens and firmware. This lightweight headlight can now output 2200 lumens! The Seca and run/headstrap version also available. 2200 with 6 cell battery (enduro) is $469.99 3 cell version (race) is $399.99. The Seca 1800 race sells for $399.99.

850 Trail $149.99

Imjin $199.99 Nip e-bike headlight Tuck e-bike tail light Vis 180 $79.99 Vis 180 micro $39.99 tail lights New, this year is the Imjin 800, a lightweight head with external battery options are high output lights with that allow extended runtimes. pulse and paceline modes e-bike lights ______The e-bike category is definitely growing and Light and Motion has developed For more information products to improve their lighting and safety. The Nip headlight comes in a contact: 500 lumen($79) or 800 ($99) lumen version. A Seca 1800 ($249) e-bike

Curt Yamamoto headlight is also available. Our Tuck tail light sells for $59. Designed to integrate 206 947-1867 into popular on-board batteries (6-18 volts), multiple mounting options creates [email protected] the perfect e-Bike lighting solution.

Bob Pelland Encourage light use for both day and night to your customers. 206 947-6441 [email protected]

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