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FEATURES - INDUSTRY INSIGHT
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| We talk with Pedro’s Chris Zigmont
Wood: Yeah, I think that’s a really fun place to race. The crowds are so big and so supportive. In general, the crowds are really enthusiastic and knowledgeable in Montreal; they really get into it, which is nice. It was unbelievable how many people stood out in the rain for three hours. That was real dedication, and I think that’s ... |  |
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| Local shop: Perfect Wheels
On Roosevelt Way in Seattle there is a small brown building with the words “Bicycle Shop” cut from rusted steel and mounted on a yellow backing. A very clean, classic sign that separates the building from the other store fronts that attempt to gain attention through bright colors and neon lights. Inside Perfect Wheels sits owner Larry Naylor. Larry ... |  |
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| ROBB VANDERMAARK DEFINES CUSTOM
Robb Vandermaark is the founder of Seven Cycles and over the last decade he has been dedicated to creating and perfecting the ultimate custom-bike build program. With the recent proliferation of custom builders, we decided to ask his opinion on where the custom bike business is these days:
“This is an area that is in upheaval at the moment. Over ... |  |
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| DON WALKER
Don Walker has been building frames for over a decade. His name has become synonymous not only with track bikes, but also the annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show, which he runs. Based out of Speedway, Indiana, Don has also become well-known for traipsing around in a kilt at the bike shows.
RBA: How did you get started as a ... |  |
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| Andy Ording
You can bet that there is a reason Zipp president Andy Ording is smiling. He just sold his company to the ever-growing SRAM Corporation. Andy will still remain firmly rooted in the product and culture that helped make Zipp one of the most feared names in competitive cycling.
RBA: How did Zipp get started?
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| ITaly According To FulVIO ACQUATI
Of the all Italians we’ve dealt with over the years, Fulvio Acquati remains one of our favorites. Loud in personality and steeped in cycling knowledge, Fulvio is the sort who wears his passion for life on his shoulder for all to see. Following stints at Cinelli, Campagnolo and Bianchi, few people have proven as well-rounded in knowledge about the ... |  |
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| 3D Racing's Chris Herting
Although Chris Herting comes from a strong mountain bike background, his 3D road bikes are among the classiest we’ve seen. For six years Chris was the lead frame designer and director of R&D at Yeti Cycles, where he was responsible for designing the national and world championship winning bikes ridden by Juli Furtado and John Tomac. In 1992 Chris ... |  |
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