2013 Hi-Torque Media Guide - Pedal Divison by Hi-Torque Publications

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Established in 1971, Hi-Torque Publications was built on the foundation of being an active marketing partner for companies who are serious about reaching the dedicated end-users, the influencers, the decision-makers. Trusted for over 40 years, today we continue to raise the bar by adhering to those same principles that have made our titles and our partners so successful, but are now enhanced with the growth of todays digital media. Never before has there been a more exciting time to choose Hi-Torque. Our industry-leading newsstand titles are available in over 30% more outlets than our nearest competitors. We continue to lead the way in digital magazine publishing, speeding the domestic and global delivery of our editorial and your company’s message, while at the same time broadening the experience to our worldwide readership. In 2012 we reached double-digit circulation growth by partnering with Apple Newsstand to deliver the industry’s favorite titles to smartphones and iPads worldwide. We will launch all of our mobile app titles to all Android-based tablets and other mobile devices in fall 2012. Our editors don’t just write about these sports, they live them. Over the years, they have helped play a role in the development of products that mountain bike, BMX and road bike enthusiasts ride and use every day. When we write about the history of the sport, it’s often from the first-person perspective of having lived the history. When it comes to testing products, we glean our evaluations from the saddle, something the others wish they could deliver. If you are searching for a media partner to brand your message through print, mobile apps, online, video, social or cooperative promotions, we have endless resources to take your brand to the next level. We truly look forward to working with all of our current clients in 2013, as well as forging new partnerships, building your brand and exceeding your expectations. Go ahead, get on our wheel. Sincerely,

Robb A. Mesecher Advertising Director Hi-Torque Publications, Inc

DEDICATION PASSION QUALITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE READERSHIP CREDIBILITY GLOBAL INSIGHT CONNECTED AUTHENTICITY UNMATCHED “For me, advertising in RBA and MBA, is a no-brainer. The product reviews, features and editorial are all first rate. Combine this with substantial circulation numbers, and you’ve got two “go-to” magazines for advertisers who are serious about driving sales.” Al Budris, 32 year bicycle industry veteran

JIM McILVAIN MBA Editor

MIKE WIRTH MBA Assistant Editor

DOUG BARNETT MBA Assistant Editor

ZAPATA ESPINOZA RBA Editor

NEIL SHIRLEY RBA Assistant Editor

MICHAEL WHITE RBA Assistant Editor

Meet the Editors

BEN CROCKETT BMXPlus! Editor

CHRIS ARRIAGA BMX Plus! Assistant Editor

Q: A:

Print is dying; what will you guys do?

Grow! We have been asked that question for years now, and never before has Hi-Torque had a better year of circulation growth than in 2012. While the outcome of print media will be debated on the Internet for decades to come, we are 100% positive—as long as there are trees, there will be magazines. The new media opportunities available today have delivered double-digit sales growth to our titles. Just as this letter was tapped out on an iPad, our Apple Newsstand digital subscription platform has grown our subscription base by over 30% in the first 9 months in 2012. Hi-Torque will surpass 1 million app downloads in our first year with Apple Newsstand. There simply has never been a more exciting time to choose Hi-Torque as your media partner. Whether itʼs in print, online, video or social media, Hi-Torque is efficient in delivering your branding message. Just as your favorite couch or leather chair doesn’t really care how you get your information, honestly, neither do we. So as we grow these new digital platforms, what hasn’t changed is who we are: the most influential and trusted media partner in the cycling industry today.

“RBA is one of the publications in our industry that I always look forward to reading. I have a long history (nearly 3 decades) working with Zap, and Neil truly understands racing like few other editors. Together they provide unique perspective & insight to our industry & the sport of cycling.” Wayne Stetina Shimano Road Product Specialist

CONTENTS

8 / Mountain Bike Action 14 / Road Bike Action 20 / BMX Plus! 26 / Website Advertising 28 / Advertising Contacts

MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION AT A GLANCE TOTAL MONTHLY REACH

431,860

PRINT RUN

126,500

PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS

29,300

PAID NEWSSSTAND SALES

50,900

TOTAL PAID SALE

80,200

PROMOTIONAL DISTRIBUTION

2,400

TOTAL DISTRIBUTION

82,600

READERS PER COPY

MBACTION.COM VISITS

101,460

MONTHLY PAGE VIEWS

248,496

2012 VIDEO DOWNLOADS

183,211

AVERAGE AGE

MALE

97%

MARRIED

68%

COLLEGE GRADUATE

62%

ANNUAL INCOME

$75,000

SEPTEMBER 2012 ISSUE GOOGLE ANALYTICS JULY 2012

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“From my perspective Mountain Bike Action is unmatched in regards to reach and content while maintaining a unique voice the mountain bike community knows and trusts. For these reasons MBA is an integral part of my print advertising campaign at SCOTT Sports.” Adrian Montgomery, Marketing/PR Director of SCOTT Sports Bike Division USA

Mountain Bike Action has been the industry leader since it was launched in 1986, and, in 26 years, has amassed a core readership comprised of the sport’s most influential riders. No magazine covers breaking technology better, has the history or comprehends the issues that drive our sport as well as Mountain Bike Action. Find an enthusiastic rider who knows what’s going on in the mountain bike world and you have found the core MBA reader. MBA’s candid product tests and side-by-side bike reviews have built a loyal readership—the go-to riders who influence almost every purchase made by novice enthusiasts. Our readership is the power that consistently drives business to Mountain Bike Action advertisers more effectively than any other medium in the marketplace. MBA led the industry’s print media into digital publication, with simultaneous delivery to advertisers and foreign subscribers worldwide, including instant access to the magazine on their iPhones, iPads and other e-readers. Advertisers benefit from live links inside the digital issues that drive additional traffic directly to their doorsteps. MBAction.com extends the print magazine and its advertisers’ messages into the present moment with as-it-happens global race coverage, product debuts and breaking industry news. Together, Mountain Bike Action’s online presence, digital publication and powerful print message place the sport’s most important customers in front of the industry’s most relevant businesses. We invite you to become one of them.

“Year after year, MBA consistently gets results. We show a spike in sales from magazine tests, it’s the place where our customers say they have seen our advertisements, and it’s still the only magazine reaching a truly international audience.” Joel Smith X-Fusion www.hi-torque.com 9

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mountain Bike Action is the leading cycling magazine for true mountain bike enthusiasts and is our #1 choice for advertising.â&#x20AC;? Chris Cocalis, President, Pivot Cycles 10 hi-torque.com

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BICYCLE PURCHASING Do you own a mountain bike? Yes . ..................................... 100%..............97% No..............................................0%................3% How many mountain bikes do you own? 1............................................. 35%..............40% 2............................................. 33%..............37% 3............................................. 21%..............14% 4................................................6%................5% 5-9.............................................4%................3% 10+............................................1%................0% Was your newest bike a complete bike or frame only? Complete................................ 81%..............84% Frame only............................. 19%..............16% What frame material is your newest bike made of? Aluminum............................... 82%..............81% Carbon fiber........................... 11%..............10% Titanium....................................1%................2% Chromoly/steel..........................5%................6% Other.........................................1%................1% What suspension does your newest bike have? Rigid..........................................5%................4% Front suspension................... 37%..............40% Full suspension...................... 58%..............56% What brand is your newest mountain bike? Cannondale...............................7%................5% Chumba....................................1%................0% Diamondback............................1%................2% Ellsworth....................................2%................0% Felt.............................................1%................1% Fisher.........................................6%................4% Giant..........................................6%................9% GT..............................................4%................6% Haro...........................................0%................1% Ibis.............................................1%................1% Intense.......................................1%................1% Jamis.........................................2%................2% KHS...........................................1%................1% Kona..........................................3%................3% Marin.........................................0%................1% Mongoose.................................1%................1% Motobecane..............................1%................1% Niner..........................................4%................2% Norco.........................................0%................1% Pivot..........................................1%................1% Raleigh......................................1%................0% Redline......................................1%................0% Rocky Mountain........................2%................2% Salsa..........................................0%................1% Santa Cruz................................6%................4% Schwinn....................................1%................1% Scott..........................................1%................2% Specialized............................. 18%..............19% Titus...........................................2%................1% Transition...................................1%................0% Trek......................................... 14%..............14% Yeti.............................................2%................0% Other.........................................8%..............10% Do you plan to buy a mountain bike in the next 12 months? Yes . ....................................... 27%..............37% No . ........................................ 35%..............28% Undecided.............................. 38%..............35% What brand of mountain bike do you plan to buy next? Airborne.....................................0%................1% Cannondale...............................4%................4% Diamondback............................1%................1% Ellsworth....................................1%................1% Felt.............................................1%................1% Fezzari.......................................1%................0% Fisher.........................................1%................1% Giant..........................................3%................7% GT..............................................4%................9% Ibis.............................................2%................1% Intense.......................................1%................2% Jamis.........................................2%................2% KHS...........................................1%................1% Kona..........................................2%................2% Moots........................................1%................0% Motobecane..............................0%................1% Niner..........................................4%................4% Norco.........................................1%................1% Pivot..........................................4%................3% Rocky Mountain........................2%................2% Salsa..........................................1%................1% Santa Cruz................................4%................8% Scott..........................................2%................2% Specialized............................. 10%..............17% Transition...................................1%................1% Trek............................................8%................9% Turner........................................1%................1% Ventana.....................................1%................0% Yeti.............................................4%................4% Undecided.............................. 32%..............13% Is your next mountain bike purchase going to be a 26er, 650b (27.5-incher) or 29er? 26er........................................ 37%..............38% 650b..........................................9%................4% 29er........................................ 54%..............58%

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If a 29er, what brand of 29-inch wheel mountain bike do you plan to buy? Cannondale...............................4%................4% Diamondback............................0%................1% Ellsworth....................................1%................1% Felt.............................................0%................1% Fisher.........................................3%................4% Giant..........................................2%................7% GT..............................................3%..............11% Intense.......................................0%................1% Jamis.........................................2%................1% Kona..........................................2%................3% Marin.........................................0%................1% Moots........................................1%................1% Motobecane..............................0%................1% Niner..........................................9%................8% Norco.........................................0%................1% Pivot..........................................2%................2% Rocky Mountain........................3%................2% Salsa..........................................1%................1% Santa Cruz................................5%................8% Specialized............................. 12%..............18% Turner........................................0%................1% Ventana.....................................1%................0% Undecided.............................. 36%................9% Other.........................................9%..............17% How much did your newest complete mountain bike cost? Less than $399..........................4%................5% $400-$800.............................. 12%..............17% $801-$999.................................8%................8% $1000-$1499.......................... 11%..............13% $1500-$1999.............................8%..............12% $2000-$2499.......................... 12%..............14% $2500-$2999.......................... 11%................9% $3000-$3999.......................... 15%..............11% $4000-$4999.......................... 11%................5% $5000+......................................8%................6% Where did you buy your mountain bike? New from bike shop............... 69%..............66% Dept store/sport store...............2%................5% Mail order..................................3%................2% Internet................................... 12%..............13% Used....................................... 11%..............14% Other.........................................3%................0% What time of the year did you get your bike? Jan-Mar.................................. 31%..............32% Apr-Jun................................... 33%..............35% July-Sept................................ 17%..............15% Oct-Dec.................................. 19%..............18% What influenced the purchase of your bike the most? Color..........................................3%................1% Weight.......................................9%................3% Price....................................... 24%..............20% Dealer support....................... 10%................9% Tests results in MBA.............. 13%..............20% Ads in MBA...............................2%................2% Previous experience.............. 19%..............22% Friends recommend..................9%..............12% Factory race team.....................1%................1% Dealers recommend............... 10%..............10% Do you own a road bike? Yes . ....................................... 41%..............33% No........................................... 59%..............67% Do you plan to buy a road bike?................... Yes . ....................................... 12%..............14% No........................................... 69%..............65% Undecided.............................. 19%..............21% What is your main source of information on new mountain bikes? MBA....................................... 62%..............47% Bike shops............................. 11%................8% Friends......................................8%................6% Other mags...............................5%................3% People at races.........................1%................1% Internet message boards..........8%..............16% Catalogs....................................2%................1% MBA.COM.................................. na..............12% Other ........................................3%................6% PARTS AND ACCESSORIES What is your main source of information for purchasing bicycle parts? MBA....................................... 43%..............25% Catalogs....................................4%................2% Other mags...............................3%................1% Bike shop............................... 19%..............17% Friends......................................4%................5% Internet................................... 25%..............48% Other ........................................2%................2% Where do you buy the majority of your bicycle parts? Bike shop............................... 52%..............51% Internet................................... 41%..............44% Mail order catalog.....................4%................2% Mail order ad.............................1%................1% Sporting good...........................1%................1% Other.........................................1%................1% What brand of shifters have you purchased for your bike? SRAM..................................... 31%..............27% Shimano................................. 39%..............33% Other.........................................1%................2% None....................................... 29%..............38%

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What brand of tires have you purchased for your bike? Bontrager............................... 11%..............16% Continental............................. 11%..............12% CST...........................................1%................1% Geax..........................................4%................3% Hutchinson................................4%................5% Intense.......................................0%................2% IRC............................................3%................3% Kenda..................................... 33%..............38% Maxxis.................................... 18%..............29% Michelin.....................................4%................5% Nokian.......................................1%................1% Panaracer............................... 10%..............11% Ritchey......................................1%................2% Schwalbe............................... 13%..............12% Slime SRT.................................0%................0% Specialized............................. 17%..............20% Tioga.........................................1%................4% WTB....................................... 15%..............18% Other.........................................4%................4% Do you run your tires tubeless? Yes.......................................... 35%..............32% No........................................... 65%..............68% What brand of grips have you purchased for your bike? Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ME..........................................1%................0% ATI.............................................0%................1% Answer......................................1%................1% Azonic.......................................2%................1% Bontrager..................................7%................4% Ergon...................................... 13%..............10% GripShift....................................1%................1% Intense.......................................1%................0% Lizard Skins............................ 16%................9% Kore...........................................0%................0% ODI......................................... 18%..............17% Oury...........................................8%................5% Pedros.......................................1%................0% Race Face.................................3%................2% Ritchey......................................1%................2% Serfas........................................1%................1% Specialized................................9%................8% Tioga.........................................1%................0% WTB..........................................3%................4% Yeti.............................................4%................1% Stock.........................................6%................6% Other ..................................... 13%..............17% None....................................... 11%................8% What brand of handlebars have you purchased for your bike? Answer......................................4%................2% Atomic.......................................1%................0% Azonic.......................................3%................1% Bontrager............................... 11%................6% Easton.................................... 23%..............18% Funn..........................................1%................0% FSA............................................4%................3% Profile........................................1%................0% Race Face.................................8%................7% Renthal......................................1%................1% Ritchey......................................5%................4% Salsa..........................................1%................1% Specialized................................7%................4% Sunline......................................0%................1% Syncros.....................................1%................0% Titec...........................................4%................1% Truvativ......................................6%................5% WTB..........................................1%................1% Stock...................................... 21%..............30% Other...................................... 12%..............11% What brand of stems have you purchased for your bike? Answer......................................1%................0% Azonic.......................................2%................1% Bontrager............................... 10%................6% Coda..........................................1%................0% Control Tech..............................1%................0% Easton.................................... 12%................8% FSA............................................3%................3% Kore...........................................1%................1% Profile........................................1%................0% Race Face.................................8%................7% Ritchey......................................7%................5% Salsa..........................................1%................1% Syncros.....................................1%................1% Sunline......................................0%................1% Thomson................................ 14%................9% Titec...........................................1%................0% Transition...................................0%................0% Truvativ......................................7%................5% WTB..........................................1%................1% Stock...................................... 16%..............10% Other.........................................9%..............31% None....................................... 18%................9% What brand of hubs have your purchased for your bike? American Classic......................4%................1% Chris King..................................7%................4% DT..............................................5%................6% Hope..........................................3%................3% Industry Nine.............................2%................1% Ringle........................................1%................2% Shimano................................. 15%..............16% WTB..........................................2%................2% White Industries........................1%................0% Stock...................................... 21%..............12% Other...................................... 13%..............12% None....................................... 31%..............41%

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What brand of brakes have you purchased for your bike? Avid........................................ 32%..............30% Formula.....................................3%................2% Hayes........................................9%................6% Hope..........................................3%................1% Magura......................................4%................2% Pro Max.....................................0%................1% Shimano................................. 17%..............18% Tektro.........................................1%................2% Stock...................................... 15%................9% Other.........................................3%................2% None....................................... 18%..............27% What brand of cranks have you purchased for your bike? Bontrager..................................2%................1% Crank Brothers..........................2%................0% FSA............................................5%................4% Race Face.............................. 10%................7% SRAM........................................8%................8% Shimano................................. 29%..............27% Truvativ......................................8%................8% Stock...................................... 16%................9% Other.........................................3%................2% None....................................... 24%..............34% What brand of pedals have you purchased for your bike? Atom Lab...................................0%................1% Azonic.......................................3%................3% Crank Brothers....................... 25%..............22% Look..........................................0%................1% Ritchey......................................1%................1% Shimano................................. 38%..............39% Speedplay.................................1%................1% Sunline......................................1%................0% Time..........................................7%................5% VP Components........................1%................0% Wellgo..................................... 10%................6% WTB..........................................2%................2% Xpedo........................................1%................1% Other...................................... 12%................8% None..........................................8%..............12% What brand of wheels have you purchased for your bike? Alex...........................................1%................1% American Classic......................2%................2% Azonic.......................................2%................1% Bontrager..................................7%................7% Crank Brothers..........................1%................2% DT..............................................6%................5% Easton.......................................6%................4% FSA............................................0%................1% Industry Nine.............................2%................1% Mavic...................................... 15%..............18% Ringle........................................1%................0% Ritchey......................................1%................1% Shimano....................................3%................5% Specialized................................2%................4% Spinergy....................................1%................0% Stans NoTubes/ZTR............... 10%................9% Sun............................................3%................3% Sunline......................................1%................1% Velocity......................................1%................1% Vuelta........................................1%................1% WTB..........................................4%................5% Stock...................................... 15%..............13% Other.........................................8%................7% None....................................... 21%..............18% What brand of forks have you purchased for your bike? Cannondale...............................3%................1% Fox......................................... 28%..............24% Manitou.....................................7%................3% Marzocchi.................................5%................5% RockShox............................... 30%..............24% RST...........................................1%................1% Suntour......................................3%................3% White Brothers..........................0%................1% X-Fusion....................................1%................1% Other.........................................3%................3% None....................................... 33%..............35% What brand of seat have you purchased for your bike? Azonic.......................................1%................1% Bontrager............................... 10%................6% Cobb.........................................2%................1% FSA............................................0%................1% Fizik...........................................5%................6% Koobi.........................................2%................0% San Marco.................................2%................1% SDG...........................................1%................1% Selle Italia............................... 10%................7% Specialized............................. 14%..............13% Ritchey......................................1%................1% Titec...........................................1%................0% WTB....................................... 36%..............30% Velo............................................1%................1% Other...................................... 13%................9% None....................................... 14%..............22% If you own a cycle computer which brand do you own? Cat Eye................................... 49%..............36% Cycle-ops..................................0%................1% Garmin.................................... 15%..............20% Niterider.....................................1%................1% Polar..........................................1%................3% Schwinn....................................2%................3% Shimano....................................0%................2% Sigma........................................6%................9% Specialized................................4%................5% Trek............................................8%................3% Vetta..........................................2%................2% Other...................................... 12%..............15%

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What brand of seatpost have you purchased for your bike? Bontrager..................................8%................5% Easton.......................................9%................6% FSA............................................2%................2% Gravity Dropper.........................2%................1% Joplin.........................................0%................2% Kalloy.........................................1%................0% Race Face.................................5%................3% Ritchey......................................0%................3% Rock Shox.................................2%................3% Shimano....................................1%................1% Specialized Command Post.....7%................4% Syncros.....................................1%................1% Thomson................................ 18%..............14% Titec...........................................1%................0% Thud Buster..............................1%................1% Truvativ......................................2%................3% WTB..........................................2%................2% Other...................................... 12%..............12% None....................................... 34%..............36% What brand of chains have your purchased for your bike? KMC....................................... 13%..............16% Rohloff.......................................1%................1% Shimano................................. 42%..............51% SRAM..................................... 48%..............45% Wippermann...................................................2% On average, how much do you spend on bicycle parts a year? less then $199........................ 19%..............20% $200-$349.............................. 29%..............28% $350-$499.............................. 17%..............18% $500-$649.............................. 13%..............13% $650-$999.............................. 10%..............10% $1,000-$1499............................6%................7% $1,500+.....................................6%................4% BIKE APPAREL On average, how much do you spend on bicycle apparel a year? Less than $199....................... 48%..............48% $200-$349.............................. 35%..............33% $350-$499.................................9%..............10% $500-$649.................................5%................6% $650-$999.................................1%................2% $1,000-$1,499...........................1%................1% $1,500+.....................................1%................0% What is your main source of information for purchasing bicycling apparel? MBA....................................... 27%..............19% Bike shops............................. 24%..............19% Catalogs................................. 10%................4% Friends......................................4%................5% Internet & mbaction.com........ 29%.............. 52% Mail order ads...........................1%................1% Other mags...............................1%................1% Other.........................................4%................2% Where do you buy the majority of your bicycling apparel? Bike shops............................. 41%..............39% Mail order catalog.................. 11%................3% Internet................................... 39%..............46% Sporting goods.........................5%..............10% Other.........................................3%................2% What brand of helmet do you own? Azonic.......................................1%................0% Bell......................................... 30%..............24% Fox......................................... 12%..............12% Giro......................................... 41%..............35% Lazer..........................................1%................2% Louis Garneau...........................1%................2% Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal.......................................0%................1% POC...........................................0%................1% Pryme........................................1%................0% SixSixOne..................................3%................3% Specialized............................. 17%..............12% Trek............................................3%................3% Troy Lee.....................................0%................1% Uvex..........................................2%................2% Other.........................................6%................8% None..........................................3%................2% What cycling gloves do you own? Answer......................................2%................2% AXO...........................................1%................1% Azonic.......................................3%................2% Cannondale . ............................3%................2% Dakine.......................................5%................4% Fox......................................... 36%..............33% Giro............................................8%................7% Lizard Skins...............................1%................1% Louis Garneau...........................3%................3% Nashbar.....................................1%................0% Pearl Izumi.............................. 12%..............11% Performance.............................5%................2% Royal.........................................0%................1% SixSixOne..................................6%................7% Specialized............................. 19%..............13% Trek............................................3%................2% Troy Lee.....................................3%................4% Other...................................... 19%..............13% None..........................................6%................8% What type do you wear? Baggy..................................... 57%..............67% Bib shorts............................... 15%..............12% Bicycle cut.............................. 20%..............16% Other.........................................8%................5%

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What brand of cycling shoes do you own?. Adidas.......................................2%................2% Answer......................................0%................1% Cannondale...............................2%................1% Louis Garneau...........................2%................1% Diadora......................................3%................3% Five Ten.....................................7%................6% Gaerne......................................1%................0% Lake...........................................5%................2% Nike...........................................1%................4% Northwave.................................2%................2% Shimano................................. 18%..............20% Sidi......................................... 10%................9% SixSixOne..................................1%................2% Specialized............................. 24%..............16% Other...................................... 23%..............17% None....................................... 18%..............15%

How long have you been reading MBA? Less than 1 yr......................... 10%..............23% 1-2- years............................... 19%..............20% 2-3 years................................ 14%..............14% 3-4 years...................................7%................8% 4+ years................................. 49%..............35%

What brand of cycling shorts do you own? Azonic.......................................2%................1% Bellweather...............................3%................1% Cannondale...............................6%................2% Fox......................................... 22%..............22% Kona..........................................1%................1% Louis Garneau...........................7%................4% Nema.........................................1%................1% Oakley.......................................3%................2% Pearl Izumi.............................. 23%..............14% Performance.............................8%................5% Primal Wear...............................3%................1% Royal.........................................1%................2% SixSixOne..................................1%................1% Specialized................................8%................4% Troy Lee.....................................1%................2% Other...................................... 36%..............21% None....................................... 12%..............14%

How often do you look at cycling-related websites? 3x per day.................................8%..............15% 2x per day.................................7%................8% Everyday................................ 23%..............32% 2x per week............................ 15%..............15% Weekly.................................... 27%..............20% Monthly.................................. 20%..............10%

What brand of cycling jersey do you own?. Azonic.......................................3%................1% Bellweather...............................4%................1% Cannondale...............................5%................2% Fox......................................... 27%..............21% Louis Garneau...........................7%................3% Oakley.......................................2%................2% Pearl Izumi.............................. 15%................9% Performance.............................9%................3% Primal Wear............................ 10%................4% Royal.........................................1%................2% SixSixOne..................................1%................2% Swobo.......................................1%................0% Troy Lee.....................................2%................3% Other...................................... 32%..............20% None....................................... 24%..............26% BICYCLE ACCESSORIES On average, how much do you spend on bicycle accessories a year? less than $249........................ 59%..............58% $250-$399.............................. 25%..............27% $400-$599.................................8%..............11% $600-$1000...............................6%................3% $1000+......................................2%................1% What is your main source of informarion for purchasing bicycle accessories? MBA....................................... 42%..............27% Ads in MBA............................ 17%..............15% Catalogs....................................5%................6% Other Mags...............................4%................2% Bike Shop............................... 16%..............21% Friends......................................6%..............10% Internet chat..............................5%..............14% Other ........................................5%................6%

How many people besides yourself look through your copy of Mountain Bike Action? None....................................... 29%..............37% 1............................................. 27%..............27% 2............................................. 23%..............18% 3............................................. 14%..............10% 4................................................2%................3% 5................................................1%................1% 6+..............................................4%................4%

What is your gender? Male........................................ 97%..............97% Female.......................................3%................3% What is your age? 13-15.........................................3%................2% 16-19.........................................3%................3% 20-24.........................................1%................5% 25-29.........................................6%..............12% 30-34.........................................7%..............16% 35-39...................................... 16%..............19% 40-44...................................... 18%..............19% 45-49...................................... 12%..............11% 50-54...................................... 14%................8% 55+......................................... 21%................5% Are you married? Yes.......................................... 68%..............67% No........................................... 32%..............33% What is you total yearly household income? $150k+................................... 10%..............13% $120k-$149k.............................9%..............13% $90k-$119k............................ 21%..............19% $70k-$89k.................................9%..............16% $50k-$69k.............................. 16%..............15% $30k-$49k.............................. 21%..............13% Under $30k............................ 14%..............11% If you own a smartphone what brand do you own? (73% own smartphone) Android................................... 37%..............40% Blackberry.............................. 11%................9% iPhone.................................... 42%..............45% Palm..........................................1%................0% Windows...................................3%................2% Other.........................................6%................5% If no, do you plan on purchasing a smartphone? Yes.......................................... 17%................ NA No........................................... 83%................ NA

Where do you buy the majority of your bicycle accessories? Bike shop............................... 48%..............47% Mail order catalog.....................9%................2% Sporting good...........................2%................3% Internet................................... 38%..............47% Other.........................................3%................1%

If you own a tablet/e-reader device which brand do you own? Yes, I own a tablet.................. 33%..............43% Android-based..........................8%..............12% iPad........................................ 32%..............24% iPad2...................................... 22%..............30% iPad3.........................................2%................8% Kindle..................................... 16%..............11% Kindle Fire.................................8%................8% Nook....................................... 12%................7%

Have you ever purchased cycling parts on the Internet? Yes.......................................... 75%..............81% No........................................... 25%..............19%

If no, do you plan on purchasing a tablet/e-reader device? Yes.......................................... 15%................ NA No........................................... 85%................ NA

If you own bicycle lights which brand do you own? Cat Eye................................... 18%..............22% Cygolite.....................................8%................8% Hope..........................................0%................1% Jet.............................................2%................1% Knog..........................................2%................2% Lupine.......................................2%................1% Marwi.........................................0%................1% Nightsun....................................0%................1% Niterider.................................. 26%..............27% Specialized................................1%................2% Turbo Cat..................................0%................1% Vetta..........................................0%................1% VistaLite.....................................1%................2% Trek............................................2%................3% Other...................................... 38%..............27%

Are you interested in receiving MBA mag on your phone/tablet? Yes.......................................... 23%..............34% No........................................... 77%..............66%

ABOUT YOU How often do you buy Mountain Bike Action Magazine? 1-4 issues per year...................7%..............20% 5-8 issues per year...................6%..............12% 9-12 issues per year.............. 10%..............12% Subscribe per year................. 77%..............42% Website per year..........................................15%

If you are over 18, what is your level of education? High school grad.................... 33%..............21% Attending college......................7%..............12% College grad........................... 46%..............56% Other...................................... 14%..............11% What type of bike do you own? All mountain........................... 38%..............39% Cross-cntry race.................... 38%..............42% Downhill.....................................6%................5% Trailbike.................................. 55%..............46% Dirt jump/skatepark..................4%................4% Dual slalom/mnt cross..............1%................1% What type of riding do you participate in?. Street riding/skate.....................9%................9% Gravity/downhill..................... 11%..............15% Dirt jump....................................4%................7% cross cntry/trail...................... 91%..............98% Other.........................................8%................6%

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Do you race? If so, which events? 6 hr......................................... 17%................9% 12 hr..........................................7%................7% 24 hr..........................................7%................9% Cross country......................... 57%..............52% Downhill.....................................3%................5% Marathon...................................4%................8% Dual slalom/mtn cross..............1%................4% Super D.....................................4%................6% What class do you compete in? Beginner................................. 40%..............46% Cat 2/sport............................. 39%..............32% Cat 1/expert..............................5%................5% High school league...................2%................3% Jr...............................................2%................3% Masters.................................. 11%..............10% Pro.............................................1%................1% How often do you race a year? 1-5 times................................ 74%..............80% 6-14 times.............................. 22%..............17% 15-24 times...............................4%................2% 25+............................................1%................1% Are you a member of the following organizations? IMBA...................................... 22%..............14% USA Cycling..............................7%................4% Other...................................... 13%................8% None....................................... 58%..............74% How many hours do you spend riding your bike each week? Less than 3................................7%................9% 3-6.......................................... 39%..............39% 7-9.......................................... 29%..............25% 10-13...................................... 14%..............17% 14-17.........................................6%................5% 18-20.........................................3%................3% 21+............................................2%................2% How many other members of your family also ride mountain bikes? None....................................... 40%..............37% 1............................................. 34%..............33% 2............................................. 14%..............15% 3................................................6%................9% 4+..............................................6%................6% Have you ever taken a mountain bike vacation? Yes . ....................................... 43%..............35% No........................................... 33%..............32% Plan to.................................... 24%..............33% How much of the maintenance/repairs/ upgrades on your bicycle are done by you? 100%...................................... 20%..............20% 75-99%.................................. 34%..............29% 50-74%.................................. 16%..............21% 25-49%.................................. 15%..............14% Less than 25%....................... 15%..............16% Do you own a pickup? Yes . ....................................... 46%..............36% No........................................... 54%..............64% What brand of pickup do you own? Chevrolet................................ 21%..............18% Dodge..................................... 12%..............12% Ford........................................ 24%..............22% GMC..........................................5%................6% Honda........................................2%................2% Nissan.................................... 13%................8% Toyota..................................... 27%..............20% Other.........................................5%..............12% What other vehicles do you own? BMX bike...................................8%................7% Car.......................................... 60%..............68% Motorhome/RV..........................7%................4% Off-road motorcycle............... 10%................9% Skateboard................................9%..............11% SUV........................................ 41%..............43% What other sports/activities do you participate in? BMX...........................................4%................5% Boating................................... 21%..............17% Camping................................. 52%..............55% Fishing.................................... 36%..............32% Motorcycle riding................... 15%..............18% Road cycling.......................... 30%..............31% Rock climbing...........................7%..............13% Running.................................. 22%..............37% Skiing..................................... 25%..............24% Snowboarding........................ 15%..............21% Weight lifting........................... 32%..............34% Truck off-roading.......................7%................9% What brand casual shoes do you wear? Adidas.................................... 18%..............18% Airwalk.......................................1%................1% Converse...................................5%................7% DC.............................................3%................6% Etnies........................................3%................2% New Balance.......................... 23%..............20% Nike........................................ 30%..............35% Puma.........................................4%................7% Skechers...................................7%................9% Vans........................................ 10%..............15% Other...................................... 36%..............29% None..........................................2%................3%

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ROAD BIKE ACTION AT A GLANCE TOTAL MONTHLY REACH

357,347

PRINT RUN

94,200

PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS

14,200

PAID NEWSSSTAND SALES

39,950

TOTAL PAID SALE

54,150

PROMOTIONAL DISTRIBUTION

900

TOTAL DISTRIBUTION

55,050

READERS PER COPY

3.5

ROADBIKEACTION.COM VISITS

164,655

MONTHLY PAGE VIEWS

319,297

2012 VIDEO DOWNLOADS

207,312

AVERAGE AGE

MALE

95%

MARRIED

73%

COLLEGE GRADUATE

65%

ANNUAL INCOME

$85,000

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“The bike industry (today) needs Zap more than ever. Ya see, he cares. He cares about the sport and the athletes. He’s not interested in damaging it or its players for a headline. I love the man.” Lance Armstrong 7-Time Tour De France Champion

Hey, let’s cut to the chase, shall we? You are looking for a media partner that will most effectively help brand and promote your products. A partner who not only understands the meaning of the word “partner,” but the word “promote” as well. We know there are plenty of choices available to you in the market today, but none offer the quality of service and readership that Road Bike Action does. Now entering our seventh year, Road Bike Action continues to be the best place to have your products be seen. Since our inception, RBA has adhered to a mantra that we don’t just review or test new products, we celebrate them. No one else offers the variety of beautiful bike tests with two-page action intros or products tests that leap off the pages in almost life-like size. And as America’s biggest road-bike-specific title—with 50,000+ monthly readers—we are eager to engage the cycling-mad public with all the latest info on all the latest innovations found throughout the sport. Whether it’s from a perch atop the winner’s podium at the Sea Otter Classic road race, from the front of the winning sprint at Levi’s Gran Fondo or languishing off the back at the Rose Bowl training ride, the editors of Road Bike Action are out in the cycling world and engaging enthusiasts of every stripe with an eye toward all that is new and worth reporting. From team camps in Southern California to the cobbles of Flanders, from the team buses at the Tour de France to all the trade shows, this last year marked another successful season for the RBA crew who are dedicated to bringing our readers the most current in market and product trends. The all-important takeaway here? Road Bike Action is committed to talking about and celebrating new products, and we hope you will want to be part of that celebration.

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BICYCLE PURCHASING

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Do you own a road bike? Yes.......................................... 97%..............94% No..............................................3%................6% How many road bikes do you own? 1............................................. 38%..............45% 2............................................. 35%..............32% 3............................................. 16%..............15% 4................................................6%................4% 5+..............................................5%................4% Do you own a time trial/triathlon bike? Yes.............................................5%................8% No........................................... 95%..............92% Do you own a cyclocross bike? Yes.......................................... 11%..............12% No........................................... 89%..............88% Do you own a tandem? Yes.............................................5%................5% No........................................... 95%..............95% Do you own a mountain bike? Yes.......................................... 51%..............62% No........................................... 49%..............38% Do you plan on buying a mountain bike? Yes.......................................... 20%..............22% No........................................... 80%..............78% Was your newest bike a complete bike or frame? Complete................................ 80%..............77% Frame..................................... 20%..............23% What frame material is your newest bike made of? Aluminum............................... 34%..............34% Carbon fiber........................... 52%..............55% Steel....................................... 10%................8% Titanium....................................4%................3% Other................................................................... What brand is your newest road bike? Argon 18....................................0%................1% BH.............................................0%................1% Bianchi......................................3%................3% BMC..........................................1%................1% Calfee........................................1%................0% Cannondale............................ 13%..............13% Cervelo......................................3%................4% Colnago.....................................1%................1% De Rosa.....................................1%................1% Felt ...........................................5%................4% Focus........................................1%................1% Franco.......................................2%................2% Fuji.............................................2%................3% Giant..........................................7%................6% GT..............................................3%................3% Independent Fab.......................1%................0% Jamis.........................................4%................1% Kestrel.......................................0%................1% KHS...........................................2%................2% Kona..........................................0%................1% Kuota.........................................1%................1% Litespeed..................................3%................1% Look..........................................1%................1% Lynskey.....................................0%................1% Marin.........................................1%................1% Masi...........................................2%................2% Merckx......................................1%................0% Moots........................................1%................0% Motobecane..............................4%................1% Orbea .......................................1%................1% Pinarello.....................................1%................1% Raleigh......................................1%................1% Ridley........................................0%................2% Ritte...........................................1%................1% Salsa..........................................1%................0% Sarto..........................................1%................0% Schwinn....................................1%................1% Scott..........................................2%................3% Serotta.......................................1%................0% Specialized............................. 16%..............14% Tommasini.................................1%................1% Trek......................................... 15%..............14% Willier.........................................0%................1% Other...................................... 11%..............14% How much did your road bike cost? $7000+................................... 10%................7% $5000-$6999.............................9%................8% $4000-$4999.............................9%................8% $3000-$3999.......................... 12%..............14% $2500-$2999.............................9%................8% $2000-$2499.......................... 14%..............12% $1500-$1999.......................... 13%..............12% $1000-$1499.......................... 14%..............14% Under $1,000......................... 10%..............17% Where did you buy your newest road bike? Bike shop............................... 73%..............70% Internet................................... 14%..............17% Used..........................................8%................8% Other.........................................4%................5% When did you purchase your bike? Jan-Mar.................................. 38%..............31% Apr-Jun................................... 30%..............32% July-Sept................................ 17%..............17% Oct-Dec.................................. 15%..............20%

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What is your main source of information for purchasing bicycles? Ads in RBA............................. 22%..............17% Editorial in RBA...................... 33%..............19% Friends recommend............... 18%..............20% Price....................................... 15%..............23% Pro-rider endorse......................3%................3% Roadbikeaction.com.................9%..............10%

What is your main source of information on new road bikes? RBA........................................ 39%..............33% Internet................................... 20%..............38% Roadbikeaction.com.................4%..............14% Other mags............................ 12%................4% Bike shop............................... 19%................8% Friends......................................6%................3%

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

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What is your source of information for purchasing bicycle parts? Bike shop............................... 27%..............14% Internet................................... 25%..............49% Editorial in RBA...................... 17%..............11% Ads in RBA............................. 11%................8% Roadbikeaction.com.................3%..............11% Other mags...............................7%................2% Catalogs....................................6%................2% Friends recommend..................4%................3% Where do you buy the majority of your bicycle parts? Bike shop............................... 65%..............56% Online..................................... 35%..............44%

Do you plan to buy a road bike in the next 12 months? Yes.......................................... 32%..............40% No........................................... 68%..............60%

What style tires do you use? Clincher.................................. 64%..............71% Tubular.................................... 30%..............23% Tubeless....................................6%................6%

Do you plan on buying a complete bike or frame only? Complete................................ 81%..............79% Frame..................................... 19%..............21%

How many tires do you purchase a year 1............................................. 14%..............12% 2............................................. 40%..............41% 3................................................7%................4% 4............................................. 23%..............26% 5................................................3%................1% 6............................................. 10%..............10% 7................................................3%................6%

What type will it be? Road....................................... 86%..............87% Commuter.................................3%................2% Cyclocross................................1%................2% Tandem......................................1%................1% Time Trial...................................1%................1% Touring.......................................4%................1% Track..........................................1%................1% Triathlon.....................................3%................3% Other/not sure...........................1%................4% What frame material will your next bike be made of? Aluminum............................... 25%..............20% Carbon Fiber.......................... 65%..............72% Steel..........................................5%................3% Titanium....................................5%................3% Other/not sure...........................2%................2% What brand of road bike do you plan to buy next? Alchemy....................................3%................2% Argon 18....................................3%................0% BH.............................................1%................1% Bianchi......................................1%................2% BMC..........................................3%................2% Calfee........................................1%................0% Cannondale............................ 23%..............27% Cervelo......................................3%................3% Colnago.....................................2%................2% De Rosa.....................................1%................1% Felt ...........................................3%................3% Fezzari.......................................1%................1% Focus........................................1%................1% Franco.......................................3%................2% Fuji.............................................3%................1% Giant..........................................4%................3% GT..............................................1%................1% Guru..........................................1%................0% Independent Fab.......................1%................1% Jamis.........................................1%................1% Kestrel.......................................1%................1% KHS...........................................2%................1% Kuota.........................................1%................1% LaPierre.....................................1%................1% Litespeed..................................1%................0% Look..........................................2%................1% Lynskey.....................................1%................1% Masi...........................................1%................0% Merckx......................................1%................1% Merlin........................................1%................1% Moots........................................3%................1% Motobecane..............................1%................1% Orbea .......................................1%................1% Pinarello.....................................2%................3% Raleigh......................................2%................1% Ridley........................................1%................1% Ritte...........................................1%................1% Salsa..........................................1%................1% Sarto..........................................1%................1% Schwinn....................................1%................0% Scott..........................................3%................1% Specialized............................. 15%..............14% Time .........................................1%................1% Trek......................................... 14%................6% Wilier..........................................3%................2% Other/Not sure..........................3%..............19% Where do you plan on buying your next road bike? Bike shop............................... 86%..............77% Internet................................... 14%..............19% How much do you plan to spend? $7000+......................................7%................4% $5000-$6999.......................... 15%..............11% $4000-$4999.......................... 11%..............10% $3000-$3999.......................... 21%..............14% $2500-$2999.............................8%..............12% $2000-$2499.......................... 15%..............14% $1500-$1999.............................1%..............13% $1000-$1499.......................... 13%..............14% Under $1,000............................9%................8%

Have you purchased new tires? If yes, what brand? Bontrager............................... 11%................8% Continental............................. 38%..............42% CST...........................................0%................0% Hutchinson................................8%................7% IRC............................................0%................0% Kenda........................................6%................3% Mavic.........................................1%................1% Maxxis.......................................4%................3% Michelin.................................. 19%..............19% Panaracer..................................1%................2% Ritchey......................................1%................1% Schwalbe..................................6%................5% Specialized............................. 13%................6% Tufo............................................2%................1% Vittoria.................................... 17%..............15% Vredestein.................................6%................3% Have you purchased new handlebars? If yes, what brand? 3T........................................... 14%..............15% Bontrager..................................8%................7% Cinelli.........................................3%................1% Deda Elemente..........................2%................5% Devox........................................1%................0% Easton.................................... 13%..............13% Enve .........................................1%................1% FSA......................................... 17%..............23% Giant..........................................1%................1% HED...........................................1%................1% ITM............................................1%................2% Oval...........................................1%................1% Pro.............................................3%................3% Profile........................................4%................1% Ritchey......................................9%..............11% Salsa..........................................1%................1% Specialized................................8%................5% Syntace.....................................1%................0% Zipp...........................................2%................6% Have you purchased a new stem? If yes, what brand? 3T........................................... 12%..............15% Bontrager............................... 11%................8% Deda Elemente..........................2%................5% Easton.................................... 11%..............11% Enve .........................................2%................2% FSA......................................... 17%..............17% ITM............................................1%................1% Pro.............................................2%................2% Profile........................................1%................1% Ritchey................................... 17%..............21% Salsa..........................................1%................1% Thomson...................................2%................3% Other...................................... 23%..............17% Have you purchased a new chain? Campagnolo.............................8%................9% Connex......................................1%................0% KMC....................................... 13%..............16% Shimano................................. 41%..............39% SRAM..................................... 18%..............30% Wippermann ......................... 10%................3% Other.........................................8%................3% Do you plan to purchase a heart rate monitor? Yes . ....................................... 21%..............27% No........................................... 79%..............73% If yes, what brand? Cateye.......................................4%................6% Garmin.................................... 47%..............56% Polar....................................... 34%..............14% Sigma........................................2%................6% Specialized................................6%................1% Timex.........................................7%................4% Trek............................................3%................3% Other.........................................9%..............10%

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Have you purchased new wheels? If yes, what brand? American Classic......................4%................1% Bailey.........................................1%................0% Bontrager..................................5%................5% Campagnolo.............................2%................4% DT Swiss...................................2%................2% Enve..........................................1%................1% FSA............................................1%................1% Fulcrum.....................................4%................3% HED...........................................2%................4% Lightweight................................1%................1% Mad Fiber..................................1%................1% Mavic...................................... 34%..............27% Mercury.....................................2%................2% Neuvation..................................4%................4% Reynolds...................................6%................5% Ritchey......................................1%................1% Roval.........................................1%................1% Rolf............................................2%................1% Shimano....................................9%................8% SRAM........................................1%................1% Spinergy....................................1%................1% Stans.........................................1%................1% TECHLITE..................................1%................1% Topolino.....................................1%................1% Vision.........................................1%................1% Vuelta........................................4%................2% Williams.....................................3%................3% Zipp...........................................6%..............10% Other...................................... 11%..............12% How many pairs of wheels do you own? 1............................................. 35%..............39% 2............................................. 32%..............32% 3............................................. 13%..............13% 4................................................9%................7% 5+........................................... 11%................9% Have you purchased new cranks? If yes, what brand? Campagnolo.......................... 18%..............12% Cannondale...............................3%................4% FSA......................................... 18%..............17% Rotor.........................................9%................9% Shimano................................. 30%..............21% SRAM..................................... 24%..............28% Truvativ......................................1%................1% other..........................................9%................8%

Have you purchased new pedals? If yes what brand? Campagnolo.............................1%................1% Crank Brothers..........................6%................2% Expedo......................................2%................2% Exustar......................................1%................0% Look....................................... 27%..............22% Mavic.........................................6%................2% Ritchey......................................2%................0% Shimano................................. 35%..............33% Speedplay.............................. 16%..............29% Time .........................................2%................6% Wellgo........................................1%................0% Other.........................................3%................5% Have you purchased a new seat? If yes, what brand? Bontrager..................................6%................3% Brooks.......................................5%................4% Fizik........................................ 20%..............30% FSA............................................1%................1% Koobi.........................................1%................3% Prologo......................................4%................2% SDG...........................................1%................0% Selle Italia............................... 18%..............22% Selle Royal................................1%................0% Selle San Marco........................7%................5% Specialized............................. 23%..............15% Terry...........................................2%................1% Tioga.........................................1%................0% Velo............................................1%................1% Other...................................... 11%..............15% Have you purchased a seatpost? If yes, what brand? 3T........................................... 12%................7% Bontrager..................................4%................1% Easton.................................... 11%..............12% Fizik...........................................3%................3% FSA......................................... 11%..............14% PRO...........................................1%................2% Race Face.................................0%................1% Ritchey................................... 13%..............11% Stelle Italia.................................1%................1% Specialized................................7%................7% Thomson...................................9%..............14% USE...........................................1%................2% Other/not sure........................ 28%..............26% Do you plan to purchase a power meter? Yes.......................................... 10%..............11% No........................................... 90%..............89% If yes, what brand? Ergomo......................................1%................1% Garmin.................................... 27%..............11% I-Bike...................................... 10%................4% Look..........................................1%................1% Niterider.....................................1%................1% Quarq........................................5%..............17% Polar....................................... 10%..............10% Powertap................................ 14%..............22% SRAM..................................... 10%................9% SRM....................................... 14%..............18% Other...................................... 10%..............26%

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Do you download and save your workouts to a computer? Yes . ....................................... 26%..............49% No........................................... 74%..............51% Do you plan to purchase an indoor trainer? Yes . ....................................... 20%..............24% No........................................... 80%..............76% Price range? $300+..................................... 50%..............26% $150-$299.............................. 43%..............47% Under $150...............................7%..............27% Do you use nutritional supplements? Yes . ....................................... 75%..............77% No........................................... 25%..............23% If so what brand? Champion Nutrition...................2%................0% Clif Bar.................................... 50%..............22% Cytosport............................... 10%................6% Extreme Endurance..................1%................1% First Endurance.........................4%................5% FRS...........................................6%................1% GU.......................................... 24%..............15% Hammer................................. 22%..............15% Honey .......................................6%................2% Stinger.................................... 11%................6% Powerbar................................ 28%..............12% Zipvit..........................................2%................1% Other...................................... 23%..............17% Do you plan to purchase nutritional supplements? Yes.......................................... 70%..............73% No........................................... 30%..............27% On average, how much do you spend on bicycle parts a year $2500+......................................3%................3% $2000-$2499.............................4%................4% $1500-$1999.............................5%................4% $1000-$1499.......................... 11%................7% $500-$999.............................. 33%..............35% Less than $500....................... 44%..............47% BIKE APPAREL On average, how much do you spend on bicycling apparel a year? $1000+......................................3%................2% $750-$999.................................5%................4% $500-$749.............................. 20%..............22% Under $500............................ 72%..............72% What is your main source of information for purchasing bicycling apparel? Bike Shops............................. 24%..............18% Catalogs................................. 16%................6% Friends......................................6%................4% Internet................................... 26%..............52% Editorial in RBA.........................7%................2% Ads in RBA................................9%................5% Other mags...............................5%................1% Roadbikeaction.com.................2%................4% Other.........................................5%................8% Where do you buy the majority of your bicycling apparel? Bike shop............................... 42%..............42% Mail order internet.................. 42%..............50% Mail order mag..........................8%................2% Other.........................................8%................6% Brand of helmet owned? Bell......................................... 30%..............29% Bontrager..................................3%................4% Cannondale...............................3%................2% Catlike.......................................1%................1% Giro......................................... 42%..............52% LAS............................................1%................2% Lazer..........................................3%................5% Limar.........................................1%................1% Louis Garneau...........................7%................6% Mavic.........................................1%................1% Rudy Project.............................2%................2% Specialized............................. 18%..............16% Uvex..........................................2%................2% Other.........................................4%................6% Brand of shoes owned? Bont...........................................1%................1% Bontrager..................................8%................6% Carnac.......................................1%................1% Diadora......................................6%................3% DMT...........................................1%................1% Gaerne......................................2%................2% Giro............................................4%................3% Lake...........................................0%................3% Louis Garneau...........................2%................1% Mavic.........................................3%................3% Northwave.................................3%................3% Pearl Izumi................................ 7%................4% Performance.............................1%................1% Shimano................................. 20%..............18% Sidi......................................... 24%..............21% Specialized............................. 30%..............20% Other...................................... 16%..............15%

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Do you wear cycling shorts or bibs? Shorts..................................... 52%..............43% Bibs........................................ 48%..............57% What brand? Assos.........................................3%................4% Bontrager..................................4%................3% Bellwether.................................4%................2% Cannondale...............................6%................3% Capo ........................................4%................1% Campagnolo ............................1%................1% Castelli.................................... 14%..............10% DeMarchi...................................2%................1% Descente...................................3%................2% Fav pro team.............................2%................1% Gore..........................................5%................1% Hincapie....................................4%................2% Louis Garneau........................ 16%................8% Nalini.........................................3%................1% Pearl Izumi.............................. 37%..............21% Performance.......................... 12%................7% Per team affiliation....................4%................3% Primal Wear...............................2%................1% Santini.......................................4%................2% Specialized............................. 10%................4% Sugoi.........................................6%................6% Voler..........................................6%................3% Other...................................... 18%..............16% Brand of bicycle jersey owned? Assos.........................................2%................2% Bellwether.................................4%................1% Biemme.....................................1%................0% Bontrager..................................5%................2% Campagnolo.............................2%................1% Cannondale...............................8%................2% Capo..........................................7%................3% Castelli.................................... 14%..............10% Descente...................................4%................1% Fav pro team.............................4%................2% Giordana................................. 10%................5% Gore..........................................6%................1% Hind...........................................1%................0% Louis Garneau........................ 19%................9% Nalini.........................................5%................4% Pearl Izumi.............................. 32%..............17% Performance.......................... 10%................4% Per team affiliation....................7%................6% Primal Wear............................ 11%................6% Santini.......................................3%................1% Specialized................................9%................3% Sugoi.........................................5%................4% Verge.........................................0%................1% Voler....................................... 10%................4% Other...................................... 27%..............22% None..........................................3%................2% BICYCLE ACCESSORIES On average, how much do you spend on bicycle accessories a year? $2500+......................................1%................1% $1500-$2500.............................4%................1% $1000-$1499.............................5%................4% $500-$999.............................. 17%..............16% $250-$499.............................. 36%..............38% Less than $250....................... 37%..............40% What is your main source of information for purchasing bicycle accessories? Bike shop............................... 28%..............14% Editorial in RBA...................... 15%................7% Ads in RBA............................. 12%................7% Roadbikeaction.com.................2%................7% Other mags...............................7%................3% Catalogs................................. 10%................2% Friends......................................3%................3% Internet................................... 21%..............55% Other.........................................2%................5% Where do you buy the majority of your bicycle accessories? Bike shop............................... 56%..............50% Internet................................... 30%..............45% Mail order catalog.................. 11%................3% Mail order mag..........................2%................1% Other.........................................1%................2% Do you own a bicycle computer? Yes.......................................... 88%..............88% No........................................... 12%..............12% If yes, what brand? Blackburn..................................2%................1% Cat Eye................................... 41%..............28% Garmin.................................... 22%..............37% Polar..........................................3%................4% Schwinn....................................1%................1% Sigma..................................... 10%................9% Shimano....................................1%................1% Specialized................................4%................2% Trek............................................4%................4% Wahoo.......................................3%................1% Other...................................... 12%..............13% What brand of sunglasses do you wear? Arnette.......................................0%................0% Dragon......................................0%................0% Oakley.................................... 28%..............38% Rudy Project.............................8%................7% Ryders.......................................4%................2% Scott..........................................0%................1% Smith.........................................8%................5% Spy............................................1%................1% Tifosi....................................... 14%..............11% Other...................................... 49%..............35%

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Blackburn............................... 12%................0% Cat Eye................................... 25%..............28% Jet.............................................1%................1% Niterider.................................. 18%..............19% Sette..........................................1%................0% Sigma........................................3%................5% Specialized................................2%................2% SSB...........................................1%................0% Trek............................................3%................3% Turbo Cat..................................1%................1% Vetta..........................................0%................1% VistaLite.....................................2%................1% Other...................................... 32%..............39% ABOUT YOU How often do you buy Road Bike Action magazine? 1-4 issues/yr.......................... 16%..............23% 5-9 issues/yr.............................8%..............22% Subscriber.............................. 76%..............36% Website only..............................0%..............19% How long have you been reading RBA? Less than 1 yr......................... 19%............... N/A 1-2 years................................ 34%............... N/A 2-3 years................................ 16%............... N/A 3+ years................................. 31%............... N/A How many people other than yourself look through your copy of Road Bike Action? 1............................................. 30%..............38% 2............................................. 21%..............28% 3............................................. 12%................9% 4................................................3%................2% 5................................................1%................1% 6+..............................................2%................2% None....................................... 31%..............20% What is your gender? Male........................................ 94%..............97% Female.......................................6%................3% What is your age? Under 18...................................1%................1% 18-24.........................................2%................3% 25-34.........................................5%..............11% 35-44...................................... 17%..............29% 45-54...................................... 26%..............34% 55+......................................... 49%..............22% Are you married? Yes.......................................... 71%..............76% No........................................... 29%..............24% What is you total yearly household income? $150k+................................... 12%..............21% $120k-$150k.......................... 13%..............14% $90k-$120k............................ 23%..............21% $70k-$90k.............................. 13%..............14% $50k-$70k.............................. 17%..............14% $30k-$50k.............................. 13%................9% Under $30k...............................9%................7% If you are over 18, what is your level of education? High school grad.................... 33%..............20% Attending college......................7%................9% College grad........................... 60%..............71% Do you compete in sanctioned road bike races? Yes.......................................... 39%..............19% No........................................... 61%..............81% If you race, what type of races/ events do you compete in? Centuries................................ 55%..............31% Criterium................................. 24%..............50% Road....................................... 77%..............77% Time Trials.............................. 15%..............31% Triathlon.................................. 11%..............11% Cyclecross................................8%..............18% Track/Velodrome.......................4%................5% What class do you compete in? Cat 1..........................................1%................6% Cat 2..........................................2%................5% Cat 3..........................................5%..............14% Cat 4..........................................9%..............21% Cat 5....................................... 13%..............21% Masters.................................. 18%..............33% Public..................................... 51%................0% How often do you race a year? 1-5 times................................ 74%..............46% 6-14 times.............................. 15%..............32% 15-24 times...............................6%..............12% 25+............................................5%..............10% Are you a member of the USCF? Yes.......................................... 11%..............49% No........................................... 89%..............51%

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How many miles do you ride per month? Under 50...................................1%................3% 50-100.......................................9%..............10% 100-150.................................. 14%..............10% 150-200.................................. 19%..............14% 200-250.....................................9%..............12% 250-300.................................. 14%..............12% 300-400.................................. 14%..............20% 400-500.................................. 20%..............21% How many other members of your family also ride road bikes? 0............................................. 40%..............24% 1............................................. 42%..............55% 2............................................. 11%..............13% 3................................................4%................5% 4+..............................................3%................3% Have you ever taken a road bike vacation? Yes . ....................................... 26%..............24% No........................................... 55%..............53% Plan to.................................... 19%..............23% What other sports/hobbies do you participate in? Mountain biking..................... 41%..............45% Off road motorcycling...............6%................5% Boating................................... 13%..............11% RC Cars.....................................2%................0% Hunting................................... 12%................9% Fishing.................................... 20%..............20% Camping................................. 24%..............31% Truck off roading.......................3%................2% Personal watercraft...................2%................3% Snowboarding...........................3%................6% Snow skiing............................ 19%..............21% Running.................................. 20%..............36% How much of your bikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maintenance/ repairs/upgrades are done by you? 100%...................................... 16%..............19% 75-100%................................ 19%..............23% 50-75%.................................. 18%..............19% 25-50%.................................. 20%..............17% Less then 25%....................... 27%..............22% Brand of pickup owned? Chevrolet................................ 10%................ n/a Dodge........................................8%................ n/a Ford........................................ 13%................ n/a GMC..........................................1%................ n/a Mazda.......................................0%................ n/a Nissan.......................................2%................ n/a Toyota..................................... 12%................ n/a Other.........................................8%................ n/a What other vehicles do you own? SUV........................................ 35%..............35% Truck....................................... 51%..............24% Car.......................................... 55%..............61% BMX bike...................................2%................2% Motorhome/camper..................2%................3% ATV............................................3%................3% Off-road motorcycle..................3%................3% How much time do you spend reading online cycling info? 3x per day.................................4%..............17% 2x per day.................................5%..............11% Daily........................................ 33%..............46% Once a week.......................... 35%..............20% Once a month........................ 15%................3% Never.........................................8%................3% What brand smartphone do you own? Android................................... 21%..............25% Blackberry.................................6%..............11% iPhone.................................... 24%..............37% Palm..........................................1%................1% Windows...................................1%................1% None....................................... 39%..............24% Other.........................................8%................4% If no, do you plan on purchasing a smartphone? Yes.......................................... 27%..............27% What brand of tablet/E-reader do you own? Android-based..........................2%............... N/A iPad...........................................6%............... N/A iPad2...................................... 10%............... N/A iPad3.........................................5%............... N/A Kindle........................................9%............... N/A Kindle Fire.................................3%............... N/A Nook..........................................5%............... N/A None....................................... 59%............... N/A Other.........................................1%............... N/A Are you interested in receiving Road Bike Action on your phone or tablet/E-reader? Yes.......................................... 23%..............27% No........................................... 77%..............73% Do you participate in the following social networks? Facebook............................... 35%..............57% Linkedln.................................. 13%................1% Twitter........................................6%..............16%

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How often do you buy BMX Plus! Magazine? 1-4 issues per year................ 20%..............19% 5-8 issues per year................ 10%..............13% 9-12 issues per year.................0%..............24% Subscribe............................... 70%..............37% WEBSITE ONLY........................0%................7% How long have you been reading BMX Plus!? Less than 1 year........................3%..............24% 1-2 years................................ 26%..............31% 2-3 years................................ 23%..............13% 3-4 years...................................3%................2% 4+ years................................. 45%..............30% How many pepople besides yourself look through your copy of BMX Plus!? 1............................................. 27%..............30% 2............................................. 30%..............22% 3............................................. 16%..............18% 4............................................. 17%..............11% 6+........................................... 10%..............19% Do you own a BMX or a Freestyle bike? Yes........................................ 100%..............93% No..............................................0%................7% How many do you own? 1............................................. 66%..............54% 2............................................. 14%..............25% 3+........................................... 20%..............21% What type is your newest bike? BMX........................................ 42%..............33% Dirt Jumping..............................8%..............14% Flatland......................................6%................8% Race..........................................8%..............16% Street...................................... 36%..............29% Did you buy a complete bike or frame? Complete................................ 84%..............80% Frame only............................. 16%..............20% What size is it? 18”.............................................3%................8% 20”.......................................... 97%..............80% Cruiser (24”)..............................0%..............12% What material is the frame? Chromoly/Steel...................... 77%..............69% Aluminum............................... 20%..............31% Other.........................................3%................0% What Brand is it? 2-Hip.........................................3%................2% Amber........................................0%................2% Diamondback............................3%................0% DK.............................................7%..............13% Eastern......................................3%................4% FBM...........................................3%................0% Fit........................................... 10%................8% Fly..............................................0%................2% Free Agent.................................3%................2% GT..............................................3%................2% Haro........................................ 10%..............11% Hyper.........................................3%................0% Mirraco......................................6%................2% Mongoose.............................. 13%..............10% Premium ...................................0%................4% Redline......................................7%..............13% S&M...........................................3%................4% SE Racing.................................0%................2% Subrosa.....................................1%................2% Supercross................................0%................2% Sunday......................................3%................2% Verde.........................................3%................0% United........................................3%................0% WTP...........................................7%................0% Other.........................................6%..............13% How much did your bike cost? Under $100............................ 13%..............15% $100-$200.............................. 19%..............13% $200-$300.............................. 10%................6% $300-$400.............................. 26%..............19% $400-$500.............................. 16%..............12% $500-$600.................................3%..............13% $600-$700.................................3%..............10% $700-$800.................................3%................0% $800-$900.................................0%................6% $901+........................................6%................6%

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What influenced the purchase of your bike the most? Mag test results..................... 13%..............12% Rider endorse............................3%................0% Local dealer support.............. 16%..............10% Previous exp.............................6%..............17% Price..........................................1%..............31% Friend’s recommend.............. 19%..............19% Parent’s recommend.................3%................2% Dealership recommend.............6%..............17% Color..........................................9%..............15% Other...................................... 25%..............23% How many members in your household beside yourself own a BMX or Freestyle bike? 0............................................. 64%..............52% 1............................................. 23%..............31% 2................................................0%................9% 3............................................. 10%................6% 4+..............................................3%................2% What’s your main souce of info on new bikes? BMX Plus!............................... 71%..............40% Bike shops................................9%................4% Friends......................................3%................4% Internet................................... 14%..............47% Other mags...............................0%................5% At Competition..........................3%................0% Do you plan to buy a new bike? Yes.......................................... 48%..............45% No........................................... 35%..............13% Undecided.............................. 17%..............42% If yes, what type of bike? Race....................................... 35%..............16% Street...................................... 30%..............28% Dirt Jumping........................... 20%..............14% Undecided.............................. 15%..............33% Other.........................................0%................9% Do you plan on buying a complete bike or frame only? Complete................................ 69%..............42% Frame only............................. 25%..............35% Undecided.............................. 11%..............23% What size do you plan to buy?. 18”.......................................... 26%................5% 20”.......................................... 74%..............74% Cruiser (24”)..............................0%................7% Undecided.................................0%..............14% What frame material? Chromoly/Steel...................... 47%..............58% Aluminum............................... 32%..............12% Undecided.............................. 21%..............30% What brand do you plan to buy? 2-Hip.........................................4%................0% Cult............................................3%................2% Diamondback............................4%................0% DK.......................................... 14%..............17% Felt.............................................0%................2% Fit..............................................2%..............10% Free Agent.................................3%................0% GT........................................... 11%................3% Haro...........................................2%................4% Hoffman.....................................4%................0% Hyper.........................................3%................0% Kink...........................................0%..............10% Mongoose.................................0%................2% Premium ...................................0%................7% Redline......................................2%................3% S&M...........................................2%................7% SE Racing.................................4%................0% Subrosa.....................................2%................0% Supercross................................0%................5% Stolen........................................3%................0% Sunday......................................0%................7% Terrible One...............................4%................0% United........................................3%................0% WTP...........................................3%................0% Other/Not Decided................. 27%..............21%

What time of the year did you get your bike? Jan-Mar.................................. 20%..............25% Apr-Jun................................... 30%..............33% July-Sept................................ 27%..............15% Oct-Dec.................................. 23%..............27%

How much do you plan to spend? $100-$200.............................. 12%..............12% $200-$300.............................. 13%..............12% $300-$400.............................. 19%..............17% $400-$500.............................. 19%..............19% $500-$600.............................. 12%..............10% $600-$700.................................0%................7% $700-$800.................................6%................5% $800-$900.................................6%................0% $901+..................................... 13%..............18%

Where did you buy your bike? Bike shop............................... 52%..............52% Department Store.................. 10%................6% Mail order..................................0%................2% Internet......................................6%..............21% Used....................................... 23%..............10% Other.........................................9%................8%

Where do you plan to buy your bike? Bike shop............................... 45%..............30% Mail order............................... 19%................5% Internet................................... 27%..............35% Used..........................................5%................5% Undecided.................................4%..............19% Other.........................................0%................6%

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Do you own a mountain bike? Yes.......................................... 39%..............52% No........................................... 61%..............48% Do you plan to buy a mountain bike? Yes.............................................7%..............16% No........................................... 93%..............84% ABOUT YOU What is your gender? Male........................................ 97%..............94% Female.......................................3%................6% Single or married? Single..................................... 84%..............78% Married................................... 16%..............22% What’s your age? 6-11...........................................3%................8% 12-17...................................... 55%..............49% 18-24...................................... 10%................8% 25-34...................................... 13%..............10% 35+......................................... 19%..............25% What is your total yearly household income? $150k+......................................4%................9% $120k-$150k.............................4%................7% $90k-$120k...............................4%................5% $70k-$90k.............................. 12%..............16% $50k-$70k.................................4%..............12% $30k-$50k.............................. 36%..............26% under $30k............................. 36%..............25% If you are over 18, what is your level of education? High School grad................... 46%..............33% Attending college......................8%................4% College grad........................... 15%..............42% Other...................................... 31%..............21% What other BMX magazines do you buy regularly? Do you own a smartphone? Yes.......................................... 30%..............55% No........................................... 70%..............45% If yes, what type? Android................................... 40%..............35% Blackberry.............................. 20%................4% iPhone.................................... 30%..............58% Windows................................ 10%................4% If no, do you plan on purchasing a smartphone? Yes.......................................... 17%..............50% No........................................... 83%..............50% Do you own a tablet/E-Reader device? Yes . ....................................... 13%..............24% No........................................... 87%..............76% If yes, what type? Android based........................ 17%................0% iPad........................................ 33%................8% iPad2...................................... 33%..............39% iPad3.........................................0%..............16% Kindle........................................0%..............15% Kindle Fire.................................0%................8% Nook....................................... 17%..............15% If no, do you plan on purchasing a tablet/E-Reader device in the future? Yes.......................................... 19%..............34% No........................................... 81%..............66% Parts & Accessories Have you ever sent or called for information on a product advertised in BMX Plus!? Yes.......................................... 48%..............80% No........................................... 52%..............20% Do you get asked for advice on purchasing bikes or bicycle products? Often...................................... 38%..............30% Sometimes............................. 50%..............54% Never...................................... 12%..............16% What is your main source of information for purchasing parts & accessories? BMX Plus!............................... 44%..............26% Friends......................................9%................4% Catalogs....................................7%................2% Other Magazines.......................2%................2% Internet................................... 22%..............58% At competitions.........................2%................0% Bike shop..................................9%................2% Other.........................................5%................6%

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Where do you purchase the majority of your bike parts? Mail order............................... 18%................8% From local bicycle shop......... 53%..............36% Dept/Sport store.......................3%................2% On the Internet....................... 17%..............44% Other.........................................9%..............10% Have you ever purchased products from ads in BMX Plus!? Yes . ....................................... 45%..............37% No........................................... 55%..............63% Does you local bike shop generally stock the products you want to buy? Yes.......................................... 57%..............44% No........................................... 43%..............56% Have you bought new tires for your bike? Yes.......................................... 71%..............50% No........................................... 29%..............50% If yes, what did you buy? Animal.......................................4%................8% Demolition.................................0%................8% Eclat..........................................4%................0% Fit..............................................4%................4% Fly..............................................3%................0% Haro...........................................4%................4% Hoffman.....................................3%................0% Intense.......................................4%................0% KHE...........................................8%................0% Kenda..................................... 16%..............24% Maxxis.................................... 18%..............24% Odyssey................................. 12%................8% Premium....................................4%................4% Primo.........................................4%................8% Redline......................................4%................4% Tioga.........................................4%................0% Other.........................................4%................4% Have you bought grips for your bike? Yes.......................................... 66%..............72% No........................................... 34%..............28% If yes, what did you buy? Alienation..................................5%................6% Animal.......................................5%................3% Cult............................................2%................3% Duo............................................3%................6% DK.............................................5%................9% FBM...........................................5%................0% Fit........................................... 10%................3% Mission......................................0%................3% ODI......................................... 20%..............46% Odyssey................................. 10%................6% Primo...................................... 10%................3% Tangent......................................5%................0% SE..............................................5%................0% Shadow.....................................0%................3% Stolen........................................5%................6% WTP...........................................5%................0% Other.........................................5%................3% Have you bought new handlebars for your bike? Yes.......................................... 26%..............29% No........................................... 74%..............71% If yes, what did you buy? Animal.......................................8%................6% DK.............................................5%................7% Eastern......................................5%................7% FBM...........................................5%................4% Fit........................................... 10%..............13% Fly..............................................5%................4% Haro...........................................5%................0% Hoffman.....................................5%................4% Kink...........................................5%................7% S&M........................................ 20%..............27% Sinz............................................5%................7% Tree............................................5%................0% WTP...........................................8%................7% Other.........................................9%................5% Have you bought a new stem for your bike? Yes.......................................... 23%..............24% No........................................... 77%..............76% If yes, what did you buy? DK.......................................... 16%................0% Demolition.................................0%..............18% Flatware.................................. 10%................0% Fit..............................................0%..............10% GT........................................... 14%................9% Nitrous.......................................0%................9% Odyssey....................................0%................9% Primo...................................... 11%................0% Profile..................................... 16%................9% Redline......................................0%................9% S&M........................................ 19%..............18% Stolen........................................0%................9% Shadow.................................. 14%................0%

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Have you bought a headset for your bike?. Yes . ....................................... 16%..............16% No........................................... 84%..............84% If yes, what did you buy? Cane Creek............................ 30%..............13% Eastern......................................5%..............10% FBM...........................................0%..............10% FSA......................................... 36%..............33% King...........................................0%..............10% Odyssey................................. 17%................6% Stolen........................................5%..............10% Other.........................................7%................8% Have you bought new hubs for your bike?. Yes.......................................... 23%..............16% No........................................... 77%..............84% If yes, what did you buy? Demolition.................................0%................9% Eastern................................... 14%..............11% Eclat..........................................7%................0% GT..............................................0%..............11% King...........................................0%................9% Madera......................................0%................8% Odyssey................................. 14%................0% Primo...................................... 14%................0% Profile..................................... 28%................1% Proper........................................0%..............11% Supercross............................. 16%..............13% Other.........................................7%..............11% Have you bought new brakes for your bike? Yes.......................................... 32%..............44% No........................................... 68%..............56% If yes, what did you buy? Colony.......................................4%................5% Dia-Compe................................9%................9% Dia-Tech....................................9%................0% Eclat..........................................9%................0% Fly..............................................2%................4% Odyssey................................. 21%..............50% Primo.........................................0%................5% Tektro...................................... 36%..............23% Other...................................... 10%................4% Have you bought new cranks for your bike? Yes.......................................... 23%..............28% No........................................... 77%..............72% If yes, what did you buy? Animal.......................................3%................0% Crupi..........................................6%................1% Eastern......................................5%................2% Eclat..........................................7%................0% Fly..............................................6%................0% Haro...........................................9%................7% Madera......................................0%................7% Mission......................................0%................6% Odyssey................................. 16%................7% Poverty......................................9%................0% Premium ...................................0%................7% Profile..................................... 20%..............36% Primo.........................................0%................7% Shimano....................................5%..............13% Stolen........................................9%................7% Other.........................................5%................0% Have you bought new pedals for your bike? Yes.......................................... 58%..............42% No........................................... 42%..............58% If yes, what did you buy? Animal.......................................5%................3% Crupi..........................................5%................0% DK.............................................7%................5% Eastern......................................6%................0% Eclat..........................................0%................5% Fit..............................................5%................0% Haro........................................ 10%................2% Nice...........................................3%................0% Odyssey................................. 20%..............19% Premium ...................................0%..............10% Primo.........................................5%..............19% S&M...........................................7%................5% Shimano....................................5%................5% Stolen........................................5%................5% Superstar...................................0%................5% Time..........................................5%................0% Wellgo........................................5%..............10% Other.........................................7%................7%

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Have you bought new rims/ wheels for your bike? Yes.......................................... 35%..............29% No........................................... 65%..............71% If yes, what did you buy? Alienation..................................9%..............18% Eastern................................... 11%................0% Eclat..........................................7%................0% G-Sport.....................................9%................9% Mission......................................4%................9% Nitrous.......................................9%................0% Odyssey................................. 12%................9% Poverty......................................0%................9% Primo.........................................9%................0% Rhythm......................................9%................0% Sun......................................... 15%..............18% Other.........................................6%..............27% Have you bought a new forks for your bike? Yes.......................................... 27%..............23% No........................................... 73%..............77% If yes, what did you buy? Answer................................... 18%................0% Bombshell.................................0%................6% Deco..........................................0%................8% Elevn..........................................0%................9% Odyssey................................. 12%..............10% Primo.........................................9%................2% S&M........................................ 16%..............33% Sputnic......................................9%................0% Sinz............................................0%................7% Sunday......................................0%................8% WTP...........................................9%................0% Other.........................................9%..............17% Have you bought a new seat for your bike? Yes.......................................... 45%..............52% No........................................... 55%..............48% If yes, what did you buy? Alienation............................... 14%................3% Animal.......................................7%................2% Demolition.................................0%................4% DK.............................................7%................4% FBM...........................................3%................4% Fit..............................................3%................5% Kink...........................................4%..............11% MacNeil.....................................0%................4% Odyssey................................. 14%..............15% Primo.........................................0%................4% Premium ...................................6%................7% Profile........................................4%................4% Redline......................................7%................6% Shadow.....................................7%................3% Stolen........................................0%................4% The BMX...................................2%................4% Tioga.........................................7%................5% United........................................0%................4% WTP...........................................7%................0% Other.........................................8%................7% Have you bought new chainwheels for your bike? Yes.......................................... 29%..............26% No........................................... 71%..............74% If yes, what did you buy? Animal.......................................9%................0% Crupi..........................................9%................4% Eastern......................................5%................8% FBM...........................................9%................4% Fit..............................................0%................8% Haro...........................................6%................9% Odyssey................................. 10%................6% Profile........................................9%..............17% Rennen......................................0%................8% S&M........................................ 12%..............16% Shadow.....................................9%................8% Sinz............................................9%................2% Stolen........................................9%................3% Other.........................................4%................7% Have you purchased pegs? Yes.......................................... 43%..............39% No........................................... 57%..............61% If yes, what brand did you buy? Animal.......................................0%................5% DK.............................................9%..............10% Eastern......................................9%................5% FBM...........................................6%................3% Odyssey................................. 12%..............15% Poverty......................................0%................5% Premium ...................................0%..............15% Primo.........................................6%................4% Shadow.....................................9%................5% Stolen..................................... 18%..............10% Tree............................................9%................5% WTP...........................................9%................6% Other...................................... 13%..............12%

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Have you replaced your freewheel? Yes.......................................... 14%..............16% No........................................... 86%..............84% Have you replaced your bottom bracket? Yes.......................................... 28%..............25% No........................................... 72%..............75% GEAR & STUFF Where do you find out about the latest riding gear/apparel? BMX Plus!............................... 48%..............56% Friends................................... 13%................8% Catalogs................................. 13%................6% Internet......................................8%..............46% Other Magazines.......................9%..............12% At competitions.........................2%................6% Bike shop..................................7%..............10% Do you own a helmet? Yes . ....................................... 87%..............70% No........................................... 13%..............30% If yes, what brand? Azonic.......................................5%................3% Bell......................................... 22%..............22% Fox......................................... 11%..............11% Fly..............................................4%................8% Pro Tec................................... 19%..............19% Pryme..................................... 15%................8% Shoei.........................................5%................3% THE...........................................4%................3% TSG...........................................4%................3% Other...................................... 11%..............19% Do you own riding gloves? Yes.......................................... 68%..............50% No........................................... 32%..............50% If yes, what brand? 661............................................3%................4% Answer......................................6%................8% Fox......................................... 18%..............31% Fly..............................................6%..............12% No Fear.....................................6%................2% Odyssey....................................6%................6% Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal.......................................8%................5% Pryme........................................4%................8% Shadow ....................................6%................4% Shift...........................................2%................4% Thor...........................................8%................4% Troy Lee.....................................6%................6% Other...................................... 21%................6% Do you own riding pants? Yes . ....................................... 29%..............20% No........................................... 71%..............80% If yes, what brand? 661............................................0%..............10% Answer................................... 11%................0% Fox......................................... 11%..............30% Fly........................................... 33%..............20% Thor........................................ 15%..............10% Other...................................... 29%..............30% Do you own elbow pads? Yes.......................................... 37%..............27% No........................................... 63%..............73% If yes, what brand? 661......................................... 18%..............15% Fox............................................9%..............23% Pro Tec................................... 12%................8% WTP...........................................9%................0% Other...................................... 52%..............54% Do you own knee pads? Yes . ....................................... 36%..............33% No........................................... 64%..............67% If yes, what brand? 661......................................... 18%..............20% Fox............................................9%..............13% Lizard Skins...............................8%................0% Other...................................... 65%..............67% Do you own shin guards? Yes.......................................... 23%..............27% No........................................... 77%..............73% If yes, what brand? 661......................................... 22%..............17% Fox......................................... 22%..............25% Fly Racing.............................. 22%................0% Hammer....................................0%..............17% Lizard Skins............................ 11%................0% Pryme........................................0%................8% Other...................................... 22%..............33% Do you compete in sanctioned BMX races? Yes.......................................... 20%..............12% No........................................... 80%..............88%

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Which class do you compete in? Novice.................................... 17%..............44% Intermediate........................... 33%..............15% Open....................................... 17%..............33% Expert/Pro.............................. 33%................8% How often do you race a year? 1-5 times................................ 45%..............16% 6-14 times.............................. 12%..............33% 15-24 times............................ 19%..............18% 25-34 times...............................9%..............17% 35+ times............................... 15%..............16% Do you compete in freestyle competitions? Yes.......................................... 14%................6% No........................................... 86%..............94% Do you compete in dirt jumping competitions? Yes.............................................7%................6% No........................................... 93%..............94% What is your main source of information for pro competition results? BMX Plus!............................... 72%..............52% TV..............................................6%................9% Other Magazines.......................5%................4% Internet................................... 17%..............35% What type of riding do you do? Dirt jumping............................ 48%..............58% Flatland................................... 16%..............35% Ramps.................................... 55%..............60% Race....................................... 29%..............19% Ride bike to school................ 19%..............19% Street...................................... 67%..............69% Number of members of family who also ride BMX or Freestyle? 0............................................. 61%..............44% 1............................................. 22%..............29% 2................................................7%..............17% 3+........................................... 10%..............10% What other vehicles do you own? S.U.V....................................... 29%..............46% Car.......................................... 42%..............48% RV/Camper...............................0%................2% Snowmobile........................... 10%................9% Personal watercraft...................7%................3% Mountain bike........................ 23%..............48% Off-road Motorcycle............... 13%..............16% What other sports/activites do you participate in? Mountain biking..................... 23%..............47% Motorcycle riding................... 29%..............21% ATVing.................................... 19%..............33% Snowboarding........................ 26%..............35% Skateboarding........................ 42%..............30% Paintball................................. 35%..............35% Video games.......................... 42%..............67% What brand casual shoes do you wear? Adidas.......................................6%..............12% Converse...................................0%................2% DC.......................................... 23%..............17% Etnies..................................... 10%................2% Nike........................................ 45%..............29% Osirus........................................0%................7% Vans........................................ 45%..............29% Other...................................... 19%................2% How often do you look at bicycle related websites? Never.........................................6%................0% Everyday................................ 19%..............46% Every other day...................... 13%..............25% 2 times a week....................... 19%..............15% Once a week.............................6%................4% Less than once a week.......... 35%..............10% Have you ever purchased a product over the internet? Yes.......................................... 68%..............83% No........................................... 32%..............17% How often do you look at the BMX Plus! website? Every day..................................3%..............10% Every other day...................... 24%..............15% 2 time a week............................3%..............15% Once a week.......................... 17%..............19% Less than once a week.......... 52%..............42% How much do you spend on online purchases a year? $5000-$10,000..........................1%................4% $2500-$5000.............................2%................1% $1500-$2500.......................... 12%..............10% $500-$1500............................ 12%..............25% Less than $500....................... 73%..............60%

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WEBSITE ADVERTISING POSITIONS

• mbaction.com • roadbikeaction.com • bmxplusmag.com Now! The news and views of the sport have to be posted now. Right now. Better yet, they should’ve been posted five minutes ago. Maybe yesterday. What’s taking so long? Welcome to the Internet where (at least for some people), no story can be posted quick enough (even if they don’t bother to read them). By being out and about in the sport, all three of Hi-Torque’s pedal books maintain a strong Internet presence with web-specific news updates and feature stories that span the globe far beyond our already impressive print reach. Beyond our web-specific content, each website can also rely on a veritable treasure trove of content that, though “previously published” in the magazines, provides the wide variety of bike and parts makers with additional reach to consumers.

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In addition to their respective websites, each magazine also maintains a strong social media presence with frequent updates and contests designed to further engage our readers and build even deeper relationships with them. It’s all about staying connected, and from our magazines to all facets of the Internet, Hi-Torque editors continue to do their best to remain front and center, keeping the wide world of two-wheeled enthusiasts informed and entertained.

WEBSITE ADVERTISING REQuIREMENTS

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“DIGITAL ONLY” SPECIAL ISSuES

Available on the Apple and Android base digital Newsstands in 2013.

The cycling industry is moving faster than we have ever seen it. The quantity of letters we receive on certain topics is staggering, and when asked to write about the same topic every month, you realize, this is worthy of a special issue! For instance, the overwhelming inquiries on

the 27.5-inch-wheel mountain bike has led us to a digital “one-shot” devoted to this new category. Look for a handful of special 2013 digital issues for Road Bike Action, Mountain Bike Action and BMX PLUS! in the months to come.

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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT ROBB MESECHER Advertising Director (661) 367-2105, robbm@hi-torque.com

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