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Chris King is world known for making the best components.
The addition of bottom brackets to their steed of componentry
has completed the bearing sweep. Equally
as impressive, functional, and worthy of a museum display is their
coveted tool line. Leaders in environmentally-friendly manufacturing,
recycling, and advocacy, their business model is rarely duplicated.
PRODUCTS USED: Headsets, hubs (road and cyclocross), bottom brackets, tools
COUNTRY: USA
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DT Swiss carries the legendary precision of European design into the
world market. They are known for some of the best hubs and spokes on the
planet with a nipple selection that would make a pacifier jealous!
Their entry into the wheel and rim market - fully embracing the
ceramic and carbon revolution - combined with the newly explored suspension market
will be another success story in their book. The exceptional RWS "quick
release" lever could very well be the new standard.
PRODUCTS USED: Hubs, spokes, nipples, tools, RWS skewers
COUNTRY: SWITZERLAND with select USA manufacturing
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Made by the same elite craftsmen as the Waterford bicycles, the USA-made
Gunnar steel framesets leaves nothing to chance. With select tubing and attention
to detail that you find on more costly frames, you can meet
all of your cycling needs with this one-stop manufacturer.
PRODUCTS USED: Frames, forks
COUNTRY: USA
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As the largest tire and tube manufacturer in the world, you are
likely using some of their products without even knowing it. One of the
widest tire selections on the planet affords one the opportunity to
outfit anything from their 35-year old 27" five-speed bike, a
modern 30-speed touring bike, or a screamin' downhill bike.
PRODUCTS USED: Road and select other tires, tubes
COUNTRY: USA and ASIA
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Thomson pranced into the bicycle market with their Elite seatpost,
a product that was essentially designed as part of a school project.
They focus on one product at a time
and perfect it before moving on which results in functionality
and aesthetics that are unmatched! A commitment to being the best ensures
their talents will be used wisely and without compromise.
PRODUCTS USED: Seatposts, stems
COUNTRY: USA
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Yes, they do give out patents for clothing, just ask the team at LOKI.
A fairy tale success story, it was started out of a basement apartment
with an
off-the-shelf sewing machine and a belief that it could be done better.
Phenomenal, intuitive fit makes you slap your forehead "this
is so simple, why did it take so long for someone to make it"?!
Clothing for the cool fall day or a Mt. Everest excursion shapes
technical fabric in ways that just feel good.
PRODUCTS USED: Outerwear, clothing
COUNTRY: USA
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The premier bicycle tool manufacturer in the world needs no introduction.
From their $10 consumer tools to precision $1000 shop-quality tools,
you can be assured of a functional, utilitarian, and well-made product.
Long-time supporters of education and research, their insight is invaluable
for anyone wishing to further their bicycling and mechanical knowledge.
PRODUCTS USED: Essentially everything they make
COUNTRY: USA
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You don't have to have a huge manufacturing facility with thousands of
workers to make exceptional products. You are just as likely to get
Paul himself when you call the company. Elegant simplicity
describes these products whether the all-stopping cantilever brakes or svelte
brake levers...no hidden surprises and easy adjustments make for a winning
combination.
PRODUCTS USED: Brakesets
COUNTRY: USA
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One of the largest metal-forming companies in the world,
they have factories aplenty making the most well-known
and popular components. With a range from the entry-level department store
bike to the highest-end race machine, their experience has led the
cutting edge of new and innovative products.
PRODUCTS USED: Components
COUNTRY: JAPAN
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A serious contender for the widest selection of rim and wheel
combinations, there is a something for every application in their
product line. A huge range of rim colors both anodized and powdercoated
and drillings from 16 to 48 holes only begin to showcase what they
do best. Fancy,
limited edition artwork
on their exceptionally strong
Deep-V rims enhances the beauty of one of mankind's greatest inventions, the
spoked wheel.
PRODUCTS USED: Rims, water bottle cages, Veloplugs
COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA
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The masters of custom and production steel bikes embrace new
technologies and lead the development of new alloys. A long history in
the
bicycle business courtesy of the Schwinn family ensures the highest level
of quality and finish work. Whether a lightweight stock racer
or a custom-made lugged stainless road bike, you'll get
many years of enjoyment. The finish work - paint, welds,
alignment - and functional ride characteristics are among the best
any company can offer.
PRODUCTS USED: Custom frame preparation, painting
COUNTRY: USA
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As a company that nearly pre-dates what we consider modern mountain
biking, their offerings have matured into numerous products
all designed by those who are in the know.
PRODUCTS USED: Cyclocross, ATB tires; saddles
COUNTRY: USA
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