Bringing the best in cycling to the head of the field
CALL UP Product / Tech / Trends / Know-How / from QBP and Friends Online at qbp.com/call_up
MARCH 2016
IN THIS ISSUE
Tech, Trends, & Know-How 6 It’s Electric 12 The Road Changed Direction Online Exclusive: Business Building Series Vol. 4: Setting the Course for Success
2 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
Road Product 4 Lazer: The Total Package 10 Michelin: Power Trip 18 Jagwire: Elevating Braking Performance 22 Yakima: You Can Please Everyone 24 Teravail: Built for All Roads
lead out / about this issue The Shape of Road to Come
H
ey there! I’m Parker Roenfanz and I help manage Angry Catfish Bicycle + Coffee Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Like many, I started on the retail side of the bike industry. After a brief stint in the “grown-up” world, I’ve boomeranged back, and the timing and how it’s coinciding with all the exciting changes in the bike realm couldn’t be more perfect. Really neat things are happening with wheel sizes, the word “standard” is pretty much non-existent, and I now have to remember to charge my drivetrain before long rides. That’s right, we have electric shifting. It’s the future. And it’s not just from one kooky company trying to be different. It’s from all the major players in the industry and they’re all doing a really good job with it. Despite all of this focus on the advancements of technology, mechanics, and materials, there’s something happening amongst cyclists that is spreading like wildfire. In an odd series of events, “roadies” are back. But as we’ll see in this issue, they’re not taking on the standard character of the LALAs and pathletes that we’re accustomed to watching blast through stop signs, or sprint for city limits. This new rider is forged from characteristics of nearly every cycling discipline, and in a way, simplifying what it means to be a bicyclist. Grab your bike, and go. Go out on the open roads, the neglected roads, the dirt roads, and the roads that lead to the unknown. This month, we also have the fourth installment of our Business Building series. While you have a moment to reflect, make sure you’re spending these winter months getting ready for the upcoming season. I know that personally, winter is a great time to plan events, reflect on inventory, evaluate “wins” and “losses” throughout the past year, and focus in on the biggest goal of all: riding bikes more. From QBP, and from one retailer to another, we hope you have a wonderful start to the 2016 season. Make the most out of each hour in the shop and every pedal stroke on the road. You won’t regret it.
There’s something happening amongst cyclists that is spreading like wildfire.
on this page: Spring riding can be unpredictable. Photo by Pearl Izumi
Cover photo courtesy of Lazer Helmets
Online Exclusive qbp.com/call_up
Setting the Course for Success
CALL UP / Volume 3, Number 2 / March 2016 Published by Quality Bicycle Products 6400 West 105th Street Bloomington, Minnesota 55438 www.qbp.com/call_up Customer Service: 800.346.0004 customerservice@qbp.com If you’d like to stop receiving a paper version of Call Up, please contact Customer Service. All brands, trademarks and content in Call Up is the intellectual property of QBP or our vendor partners, all rights reserved. © Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. 2016
The season will be picking up for all of us soon! Have you done your sales, open to buy, and cash flow forecast? Do you have a plan in place to measure the results of your promotional efforts? How will you know that you have enough inventory, staff, and money to cover your needs throughout the rest of the year? The fourth article in Call Up’s Business Building series shares our methodology for creating an annual performance plan that will guide your store toward greater success. MARCH 2016 / Road / 3
The Total Package The Lazer Z1 is what crowns Tour de France stage winners. The Z1 and Z1
MIPS beautifully blend the best current safety technology with performance and style. The lightweight and airy design makes for a helmet that seems to almost disappear while still giving riders the peace of mind to race their heart out. Try a Z1 with a pair of M2 lenses and other integrated Lazer accessories to complete your competition-winning kit.
1
4
4 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
2
1 3
5
5
2 Z1 MIPS Helmet
1 Z1 Helmet HE3657 / Camo Flash Yellow / UJ324R HE3651 / White/Blue / NR324N
The most advanced helmet in the market today. Light, ventilated, and safe.
4 Magneto M2 Sunglasses
HE3704 / CE372S
EW9162 / NE125P
Equipped with the extra protection of MIPS (Multiple Impact Protection System).
Magnetic eyewear that integrates perfectly with the Lazer Z1.
3 LED Light HE0015 / EK16N
Provides extra visibility with an optional rear LED light for Z1. Pair with model-specific Mudcaps (HE0016).
5 Z1 Lifebeam DIY HE4220 / MR132R
The Lifebeam kit installs easily and replaces the chest strap to monitor heart rate for your Lazer Z1 helmet.
MARCH 2016 / Road / 5
Tune up / tech tips and info to boost your know-how
It’s Electric Imagine it’s the summer of 1985. Bernard Hinault has just won the Tour de France on the latest Campagnolo groupset (which included the newly launched Delta brakes) and Back to the Future is taking the world by storm at the box office. You’re out on a road ride with your shop team and you pose the question, “What do you think we’ll see first in our lifetime: electronic shifting or a flying DeLorean?” The answer, luckily, has proven to be electronic shifting. Which is good, as it requires much less plutonium and has less of a bearing on the survival of society.
1
Electronic shifting isn’t just on the fringe of cycling, though. It’s here to stay and can be found on a growing number of road, cyclocross, and even a handful of mountain bikes. As more riders make the switch, we thought we’d take a look at the major players in the electronic game and what sets each system apart.
Why Go Electronic? Switching over from a mechanical drivetrain may seem daunting at first but many riders feel that the benefits of electronic shifting outweigh any drawbacks. With electronic, riders can expect faster shifting that performs perfectly—even under load. There are multiple shift points, eliminating the need for a rider to switch hand positions in order to shift. Electronic systems also offer the benefit of being self-adjusting with automatic trim, eliminating any and all chain rub. Plus, since there are no shift cables to replace, cable stretch is a thing of the past and maintenance is a breeze.
1
Though experimental systems in the late ’90’s and early 2000’s were taken off the market due to reliability issues, all electronic groups currently available have successfully dispelled worries about reliability. Currently SRAM, Campagnolo, and Shimano all have electronic groupsets available. Each one has something that’s a little unique and sets it apart from the others. On the following pages, we’ll break down what you need to know about each brand’s electronic offerings.
1
2
QBP is your only source in the U.S. for electronic shifting from SRAM, Campagnolo, & Shimano.
6 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
1 RED eTap Electric Road Kit: Shift/Brake Levers, Front/Rear Derailleurs and Batteries, Charger, USB Stick and Quick Start Guide KT4500 / HP2190W
2 eTap Blip Shift Button LD4550 / NR134K
SRAM • One system: Red eTap • Completely wireless system • Compatible with any frame The electronic drivetrain that has the entire industry abuzz is SRAM RED eTap. The latest—and most technologically advanced— system to hit the market, eTap is the result of five years of secret development. eTap takes cues and inspiration from an unlikely place—Formula One racing and its paddle style of shifting. All that development time really paid off. eTap is the first system that is entirely wireless. That’s right, the only cables on an eTap-equipped bike are connected to the brakes. SRAM’s goals with eTap were not only to develop a game-changing electronic drivetrain but also to simplify how we think about electronic shifting as a whole. And simplify, they did. Wireless connectivity means that eTap is by far the easiest of any electronic system to set up. In fact, it’s actually faster than setting up a mechanical system. It’s literally as quick as bolting the derailleurs to the frame and the shifters to the handlebar and pairing them (which takes all of about thirty seconds). It’s that simple.
1
2
Another advantage to eTap’s wireless nature is that there is no frame compatibility conversation that needs to happen. With other systems, frames need to have ports drilled out and spots to store batteries. With eTap, though, none of that is necessary, as the batteries are integrated into the derailleurs and shifters. Plus, the batteries are swappable, meaning that if a rider is out on a ride and their rear derailleur battery dies, they can switch it with the front and head for home with a 1x11.
Campagnolo
4
• Three systems: Super Record EPS, Record EPS, and Chorus EPS
3
• Super Record EPS is the lightest system on the market • Fully programmable via mobile app Campagnolo released Super Record Electronic Power Shift (EPS) in 2011 and quickly incorporated the technology into its Record and Chorus groups. Campagnolo immediately put EPS groups on the bikes of pro teams to prove themselves to the rest of the world. EPS has several features that make it unique from other systems on the market. Like all Campagnolo products, the EPS groups are designed in Vincenza, Italy, giving them that “Campy allure” that is sought after by riders all over the world. With three complete systems available, Campagnolo has the greatest range of electronic offerings to date. The brand also touts the lightest electronic group on the market with Super Record EPS. Like Shimano, Campy EPS systems are fully programmable, but it’s how you program them that sets them apart. New for 2016, programming for Super Record and Record EPS groups is now done via the MyCampy app for iOS and Android. From the app, users assign functions to individual buttons, adjust shift speeds, and download software updates. Furthermore, the MyCampy app analyzes and displays riders’ biometric and
5
1 Super Record EPS Rear Derailleur RD0340 / EC1050P
4 EPS V3 Interface Unit CY0326 / YT260S
2 Super Record EPS Ergopower Shifter Set LD0340 / ED740C
5 EPS V3 Power Unit CY0327 / RT670N
3 Super Record EPS Front Derailleur FD3169 / EH970F
Campagnolo continued on next page
MARCH 2016 / Road / 7
performance data and integrates it with data about what gear combinations are being used and gear inch ratios. That’s taking the term “bike geek” to a whole new level! The EPS power source is in the form an internal seatpost battery that gets smaller and smaller with each new version. This slim yet powerful design protects the battery from the elements and offers a slight aerodynamic advantage over external batteries. Campagnolo even thought ahead for those rare rides that end in a dead battery. If the battery dies completely, a rider can disengage the system and manually move the derailleur into the proper position to get home.
Shimano • Two systems: Dura-Ace Di2 and Ultegra Di2
1 2
• First brand to dive into electronic shifting • Fully programmable The electronic shifting system that started it all is Shimano’s Di2 drivetrains. First launched in 2009, Dura-Ace Di2 was the first commercially successful electronic group to hit the market; several professional teams raced on it in that year’s Tour de France and Tour of California. In that same year, several frame manufacturers began designing frames compatible with the new group, incorporating the necessary ports in the correct spots. Over the years, Di2 has seen numerous versions and updates like going from 10-speed to 11-speed and the inclusion of a second, more economic version in the form of Ultegra Di2. The current iterations that are available are completely programmable. This means that the user has complete control over what each button actually does and the speed at which the system shifts. While Shimano’s systems do require wires, they feature a sleek, seatpost-mounted battery that is nicely hidden inside the bike. Of course, the ability to run a seatpost-mounted battery is dependent on frame compatibility. If a frame is unable to fit an internal battery, Shimano also offers an external version. Additionally, this one battery powers every piece of the system so there’s only one thing to charge. The average rider will only have to charge their Di2 battery once or twice a year, as you can get up to 1,500 miles on a single charge. In the very rare case that a battery dies while out on a ride, Di2 has some built-in features to make sure you get home without too much suffering. When the battery gets low enough, the front derailleur will lose power first, making the system into a 1x11. After that, the rear derailleur will power down. However, after the battery is completely depleted, the derailleurs will stay in the gear they were in when it died. So, if you lose control of the front derailleur on a ride, pick a mid-range gear that you wouldn’t mind riding the rest of the way home. Shimano is the first brand to take its electronic shift technology off-road with the release of XTR Di2.
4
3
6
5 8 7
1 Dura-Ace 9070 Di2 STI Lever Set LD9070 / NR890D
5 Di2 Cockpit Junction Box CY9078 / FE147N
2 Dura-Ace 9070-SS Di2 Rear Derailleur RD9070 / HE790N
6 Dura-Ace 9070 Di2 Front Derailleur FD9070 / SE520L
3 Di2 Remote Sprinter Shifter Set LD6779 / FV174D
7 Di2 Internal Battery BA9070 / NR219D
4 Di2 Remote Climbing Shifter LD6777 / VE146V
8 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
8 Di2 External Frame Junction Box CY6760 / OP42S
1
2
3 4
5
The Latest Products to Make Heads Turn 6
7
8
9
1 Easton EC90 SLX Road Bars HB3515 / JT324W Comfort and weight savings pair for a perfectly tuned bar. Maximum Contact Drop shape, TaperWall technology, as well as Intelligent Flexibility.
4 Elite L’Eroica Vintage Aluminum Bottle WB9239 / SH43E Retro-style aluminum bottle with cork stopper brings rides back to the glory days. 600mL capacity.
2 ENVE 7.8 Wheelset WE0684 / RU4390U SES technology makes these Enve wheels ultra aerodynamic for road and tri use. Featuring 71/78mm rim depths, in-molded brake tracks, and tubeless-ready construction.
5 Elite L’Eroica Vintage Double Bottle Cage WC9263 / BI98G Retro-style double handlebar cage for carrying Elite L’Eroica aluminum bottles. Spring-loaded cage keeps bottle secure even when riding Paris Roubaix conditions.
3 Silca Pocket Impero Pump PU5711 / XO156T Silca’s new pocket-sized pump has a full metal pump body, with leather plunger that can deliver 120psi in 200 strokes. Comes with a 25-year hard parts warranty.
6 Velocity Quill Road Rim RM4577 / QI128T At only 415g, and 24.5mm wide and tall, this rim is designed to give optimal aerodynamics plus maximized tire contact with the road.
7 Cinelli Hobo Alphabet Volée Ribbon Bar Tape HT3648 / BY44T Hobo signs over Volée ribbon, for beachcombers and bindlestiffs alike. 8 Cinelli Ana Benaroya Volée Ribbon Bar Tape HT3656 / DH58P The latest in the Cinelli Art Program— Jersey City by way of Milan, all over Cinelli’s grippy Volée ribbon. 9 Easton R90 SL Road Rim RM3356 / Rim / SF166A RM3359 / Disc / EL166F Tubeless-ready welded rim with 19.5mm internal width is perfect for CX and gravel-grinding tires. Available in rim and disc brake options with 28 or 32 holes.
MARCH 2016 / Road / 9
Power Protection+ TR9935 / M70LA
For the ultimate in durability and control, the Protection + utilizes a bi-compound tread, 3x110 tpi casing, and a bead-to-bead Protek layer to ward off punctures.
Power Endurance TR9930 / J76DI
The Endurance combines all of the best features in one tire—high mileage tread compound, siped tread design, 3x110 tpi casing, and an Aramid Protek+ belt.
Power All Season TR9921 / J76DI
When the conditions get tough the All Season is the answer—featuring a high grip tread compound with siping, and an Aramid Protek+ layer for puncture protection.
Power Competition TR9924 / P76LO
The ultimate tire for race day—the Competition pulls out all the stops with ultra low-rolling resistance, 3x180 tpi casing and an Aramid Protek belt.
10 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
NOW EXCLUSIVE TO QBP We’re pleased to announce that the Power series and the rest of Michelin’s bicycle tires are now available exclusively from QBP.
Power Trip Michelin’s best-selling Pro4 series tires were a staple to many road riders for years. As
technologies and rider demands have evolved, however, the brand recognized that the Pro4 was due for an update. Introducing: the Power series. The Power series delivers 20% more grip over the old Pro4 line and has proven to save precious watts in rolling resistance testing. Available in four different models, the Power series has a tire to suit everyone’s road riding preferences.
MARCH 2016 / Road / 11
digging deep / exploring the industry
THE ROAD CHANGED DIRECTION Road cycling has been undergoing a little bit of a rehab. Riding goals and demands placed on bikes are different, and pedaling in this new roadie realm is, dare we say, cool. Salsa and QBP copywriter Mark Sirek, a cyclist for 30 years, knows we haven’t always been able to confidently say that. But a broad spectrum of other interests and desires has led to some fun changes.
12 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
A
t the tender age of 11, after some stunning failures at what were then considered more conventional American sports, I became obsessed with road cycling. I covered my bedroom walls top to bottom with pictures of Laurent Fignon, Bernard Hinault, and Greg LeMond, and from sunup to sundown, I rode a Benotto I paid for with lawn mowing money. But even back then, I knew I wasn’t going to win any popularity contests being a cyclist. I was not cool. Thirty-two years later, it’s still pretty obvious that, with the exception of almost a decade of Lance Armstrong, cyclists here in the U.S. might never achieve the hero status and respect of our European race-oriented counterparts. For a while, I think it was our fault. We stuck to ourselves and marketed to ourselves, and as a result, not much changed to the outside observer. Not surprisingly, road sales weren’t making huge gains. Mountain biking took center stage, the available road bikes built from big manufacturers had pure race geometry, and touring bikes all but vanished. Roadie fashion was not very imaginative, and “stylish” wasn’t the first word
that came to mind. Magazines pushed performance hard, and it intimidated or completely turned off potential newcomers. If you didn’t know any better, it seemed like there was only one way to be a roadie, and again, I’d understand if someone said it wasn’t cool. Finally, things appear to be changing. It’s long overdue in my opinion, and whether or not it’s important to you to know you’re a part of something fashionable, I think it will be great for the sport. Around the offices here, opinions vary about what sparked the change, but one thing is for certain: racing is not solely calling the shots anymore. Racing will always have a place and be a draw to some, but some might argue that the quest for the podium has been forsaken by the rest of us. New goals are experience-driven, and equipment choices are based on greater versatility and individual or small-group, taste-making style.
“ R ACING IS NOT SOLELY CALLING THE SHOTS ANYMORE WHEN IT COMES TO WHAT CYCLISTS WANT TO DO ON THEIR ROAD BIKES.”
McGary: Proto Foundry Chilkoot Ti, Record 11, 28c Clement Strada LGG
Limitations presented by common design parameters on road bikes through the 1990’s and 2000’s are starting to be addressed. Increasing space for larger tires results in broadened capability. 17mm rims and 23mm tires are being eschewed even by racers for the comfort of 25 to 28mm tires on wider rims. Relaxed positioning, also known as endurance geometry, is leading new road bike design. Lower bottom brackets and fitments for fenders and racks, or plenty of space for framebags, are selling features that show up more and more in current road bike advertising.
It wasn’t long ago that replica race machines were in demand, but road bike riders are increasingly unlikely to leave bikes as they come. Customization might be as simple as changing saddle and bar tape colors on an off the shelf bike. Buying a production frame, or dressing up a classic, and picking out all the parts is another way cyclists can express individuality. This might involve modern components or seeking out, part by part, what’s needed to complete a period-correct piece.
MARCH 2016 / Road / 13
For some time, drivetrains came from three companies, and they only worked as a whole. You had to dig deep for cockpit toppings that weren’t black. While gruppos are still designed to work as a unit, smaller manufacturers now have offerings that allow bike owners to do more tweaking, whether it’s with chainrings, shifters, or brakes, etc. And you can easily find silver stems and seatposts—and even tan sidewall tires—again! Perfect for giving a nod to the classic bikes of days past. All of this is great for shops. Road bikes can leave the store with accessories that alter their stock appearance, or as completes that were built from scratch. Either way, road bikes are bringing add-ons to the cash register before they head out the door. And both ways present opportunities for more in-depth customer interaction and satisfaction. Additionally, for the first time in what seems like years, tiny to medium sized framebuilders and manufacturers can pay rent and thrive again. In some cases, taking the plunge with a full custom from some of these smaller builders is even cheaper than buying a straight-from-Europe thoroughbred race machine. Social media and an emphasis on unique branding helps these framebuilders tell their stories and share their passion in a way that offers potential clients membership into something special while also being widely seen by peers. Your bike can be famous! Whose bike you ride says a lot about just how deep into the culture you are and the kind of two-wheeled life you’re living. Who are the riders, though? I wanted some perspective from the front lines, so I reached out to Parker Roenfanz of Angry Catfish Bicycle + Coffee Bar in Minneapolis. Angry Catfish has done an exceptional job embracing The New Roadie, and they’re excited for the year to come. Roenfanz feels that road is going to make a big surge this year, and they’ve ordered a wider variety of road bikes for their floor than they have in the last three years. He thinks of customers who started pedaling simply to give their cars a break but realized through that process that cycling has come to mean much 14 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
“ T HESE ARE OUR PEOPLE, THIS IS OUR COMMUNITY”
Saisha: Proto All-City Mr. Pink, Force 22, 28c Vittoria Rubino
more to them. Roenfanz says, “Now they want to really go for a ride. A long one. One that takes a bit of thought and planning. These are our people. This is our community.” Not all of the new roadies are new to cycling, though. Alongside the recently enlisted dropbar devotees are veteran pedalers from a range of disciplines. “I see mountain bikers looking to put in hard early miles to make their time on the dirt more enjoyable” says Roenfanz, “as well as recovering Strava-holics that can’t stand looking at how slow they actually go. But what they all are is hungry. Hungry for the Midwestern
roads to clear come spring. For the sun to rise earlier, and stay in the sky longer. Hungry to see new things. And very hungry to show that there is a whole lot more to this road cycling thing than we’ve been giving it credit for over the past 20 years.” And, I would add, hungry to do it without being dressed only in Lycra, sporting a pained facial expression to indicate how serious you are. Pausing to enjoy a little quiet solitude or revel in a breathtaking view with friends is the new way to tell if a ride was a good one. Just make sure you Instagram it.
There is hopeful enthusiasm for an asphalt landscape that looks more diverse, and one that offers multiple, inviting points of entry. There are certainly enough road-bikeable surfaces to go around. Road cycling will get a boost from an influx of new faces, finally retiring its previously predictable state. Roenfanz states simply, “Road cycling is not dead. It’s just not called ‘road cycling’ anymore. You still use dropbar bikes, but new offerings are meant to go longer distances, without as much alternate-surface fear. You can ride them as quickly as you want to, more
efficiently than the bike you typically ride around town, while exploring more confidently than you could on 23mm tires.” Has road cycling finally been embraced by the mainstream populace? Not really, but it‘s certainly easier to say with some conviction it at least looks fun and cool. It’s exciting to see a collective realization that there is more than one way to go for a road bike ride and more than one type of user group that wants to do it. The proof comes from the fact that bike companies and bike-related brands are responding to
the scale that they are—always the litmus test as to whether a movement is “real” or not. Finding a place to ride a road bike is easy, it’s something everyone can do, and the less it looks and feels exclusive, the more newbies and veterans alike will consider it. The more that the “Fitter! Faster! Now with fewer grams!” mantra can coexist with “We’ll get there when we get there,” the healthier and cooler it will be for the industry and road riders alike.
Matt: Custom Retrotec, Ultegra 2x11 Hydraulic Di2, 38c Schwalbe Marathon Supreme
See more bikes and their riders at qbp.com/call_up
MARCH 2016 / Road / 15
The good stuff / stock your shop for road 4 2
1
3
12
9
14
10
11
15
20 19
21
1 TRP RRL SR Retro Brake Lever Set BR7595 / NG120B The traditional dropbar styling and polished lever blades offer a classy aesthetic for riders looking for a unique brake lever option.
5 Brooks C17 Cambium Saddle SA5120 / RU208F Classic B-17 shape and style but made with vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton. Enhanced with a thin layer of structural textile to provide a waterproof, maintenance-free top.
2 Campagnolo 11-Speed Chain Tool TL9900 / KM296P Italian quality in a chain tool that’s every bit the equal of Vicenza’s finest.
6 Surly Pacer Complete Bike BK0646 / AH2220W Off-season trainer. All-weather commuter. Century monster. Pacer does it all comfortably thanks to compliant CroMoly construction, fender tabs, and ample tire clearance.
3 Surly Wool Cycling Cap CL0074 / WN42O Cool-weather wear for your melon. Regulates across a wide temperature range and is warm when wet. Fits under a helmet to shield your eyes from sun, rain, and snow. 4 MKS Stainless Steel Cage Toe Clips TC6008 / BH30J Rounded section shape for added ride comfort. No sharp edge to prevent shoe damage. Toe straps not included.
16 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
7 Miche Supertype Seatpost ST1801 / GB122V Forged and CNC-machined in Italy for faultless quality and style, with a clamp design that allows you to adjust saddle tilt without affecting fore/aft position. 8 Ritchey Classic Seatpost ST4189 / TX78Z A modern 2-bolt post clamp that offers a low-profile design which reduces stress on lightweight rails and will not bottom out. Comes in a classic silver styling.
9 Brooks Challenge Tool Bag BG1264 / SK148J Originally designed and patented in 1896, this large leather saddle bag keeps the tradition alive. 10 Lezyne Roll Caddy Tool Organizer BG4232 / DY22M Secure your bike essentials with this durable nylon roll-up organizer. Easily straps to saddle rails and features an internal zippered pocket to secure small items. 11 Velo Orange Moderniste Water Bottle Cage WC7702 / MG22R Polished tubular stainless steel with an elegant, minimalist design. 12 Surly Long Sleeve Merino Jersey JT3355 / Men’s / TJ150M JT1517 / Women’s / MY140P Medium weight merino wool makes this a versatile layer for cold weather rides. Features include a longer cut, thumb holes in cuffs, and secure double-zippered rear pocket.
5
6 7
8
13
17
16
18
22 24
25 23
13 Selle Anatomica X Series Watershed Saddle SA0044 / YN226K Get the look, feel, and performance of a leather saddle, but avoid the break-in period! Great comfort and durability that can handle the miles you dish out. 14 Paul Component Engineering Touring Cantilever Brake BR8867 / EY152J Made in Chico, CA. Clearance, power, and style for cantilever applications, with a low-profile design that adds heel clearance when pedaling. 15 All-City Mr. Pink ZONA 11-Speed Complete Bike BK1813 / FT2720M The Mr. Pink is a modern classic ready to take on any road. Columbus Zona tubeset and the ability to fit up to a 32mm tire. 16 Ritchey Classic Dropbar HB4961 / RS60U A classic round curve bar with the shorter reach and shallower drop of modern bars with a traditionalist polished silver finish.
17 Ritchey C220 Classic Stem SM5548 / SQ92V A unique forward-facing bolt design for easy installation and 3D-forged alloy in a classic polished silver finish.
22 Cinelli Giro D’Italia Alloy Bar HB5119 / JS74H Often imitated, never duplicated—the model 64. A classic road bar geometry that is available in three sizes.
18 Campagnolo 13 & 14mm Cone Wrenches TL9930 / JF34Z Italian steel, nickel-plated. Maintain classic bikes in classic style. Set of two.
23 Nitto B132 Randonneur Handlebar HB1024 / CU52Q Features an upsweep in the flats and a traditional bend drop that allows many different hand positions to keep you comfortable on long rides.
19 Cinelli 1A Quill Stem SM5109 / GB68P Timeless look, modern materials. Meets EN standards, available in four sizes. 20 Clement Strada LGG Tire TR3291 / BW54P Available in 700c x 25 and 28mm, this is the classic Clement road tread with a smooth center and textured side tread—with additional puncture protection to keep you rolling. 21 Challenge Paris-Roubaix Tire TR4441 / WY90M With its 27mm width and poly-cotton casing, the Paris-Roubaix offers exceptional ride quality.
24 Paul Component Engineering Klamper Short-Pull Disc Brake Caliper BR8894 / TO260S Made in Chico, CA. Paul’s design, engineering, and manufacturing—now in mechanical disc form. 25 Velo Orange Grand Cru Double Crankset CK1707 / AO220M A classically-styled double crankset constructed from AL-7075. 48- and 34-tooth chainrings, self-extracting dust caps, and high-polish finish.
MARCH 2016 / Road / 17
Elevating Braking Performance Squeeze the maximum performance out of your brakes with Jagwire’s Elite Polished Ultra-Slick inner cables and Pro Compressionless brake housing.
Elite inner cables use an innovative polishing process that delivers premium performance. With no coating to flake off, these stainless steel cables will outlast the competition. Wrap them up with Pro Compressionless brake housing. Great for bikes with mechanical disc brakes or long housing runs, the KevlarÂŽ reinforcement and lubricated liner provide superior and consistent braking power and feel. Pro Compressionless housing is available in four colors to add a little something extra to your brake time.
18 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
NOW EXCLUSIVE We’re pleased to announce that QBP is now your exclusive go-to source for all things Jagwire.
Pro Compressionless Brake Housing CA4646 / Black 10M Roll / NE60N CA4657 / Ice Gray 10M Roll / YQ60B CA4655 / White 10M Roll / ZP60C CA4656 / Red 10M Roll / ME60L
Elite Polished Ultra-Slick Inner Cables CA4651 / SRAM/Shimano Mountain Brake / EF39K CA4452 / SRAM/Shimano Road Brake / RN25K CA4448 / SRAM/Shimano Derailleur / AE24M CA4450 / Campagnolo Derailleur / CP24S
MARCH 2016 / Road / 19
1 Protek Cross TR8408 / EH26A Deep recessed tread that rolls fast on pavement and grips well on loose surfaces – with 1mm puncture belt and reflective sidewalls.
Protection For the Road Ahead
1 Protek Cross MAX TR8410 / OR45E The same tread as the Protek Cross with a super tough 5mm puncture protection belt.
1
2 Protek TR8406 / BA26N Fast-rolling siped tread, 1mm puncture protection belt, and reflective sidewalls for low-light visibility.
2
2 Protek MAX TR8409 / RD45C Protek tire with a 5mm puncture protection belt to provide the ultimate in flat protection.
3
3 Protek Urban TR8471 / YE52A High grip rubber compound, smooth siped tread, reflective sidewalls, and bead-to-bead Aramid flat protection.
1
5
8 6
1 Shimano Flat Mount Disc Calipers BR0090 / BR-RS505 Front / JG72R BR0091 / BR-RS505 Rear / JI72S BR0092 / BR-RS805 Front / DM108N BR0093 / BR-RS805 Rear / IK108G New 105 level and Ultegra level dual ceramic piston calipers are more aerodynamic than traditional post mount calipers and are compatible with new flat mount caliper specific finned pads. Recommended levers: ST-RS505, ST-R785, ST-RS685. 2 MSW AC-250 Lightweight Aluminum Bottle Cage WC3300 / TF10P Sleek lines, strong bottle retention and an ultra-light seamless alloy cage deign. Compliments your bicycle and doesn’t tip the scale.
20 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
4
3
2
7
3 Prologo One Touch II Bar Tape HT0887 / SB44T Classic black bar tape with a unique hit of red branding flair. Tape provides excellent bar grip and road vibration dampening. 4 YBN Ti-Nitride Gold 11-speed Chain CH9702 / UW76O Thanks to three surface treatments, these chains have lower drag, and the lifespan is expected to be double your standard mileage. Also available in 10-speed. 5 Ceramic Speed UFO Chain CH0500 / RX216Q A race day chain with Ceramic Speed’s UFO (Ultra Fast Optimization) coating that saves the rider 2–5 watts.
6 Finish Line E-Shift Electronic Groupset Cleaner LU2513 / HL12Z Quickly and safely clean the grit, grime, and old lubricant from any electronic groupset; no need to worry about damaging wires or derailleurs. 7 Molten Speed Wax Chain Wax LU0800 / GI22J Reduce chain friction, avoid dirty wet lubes and increase your drivetrain life with this hot wax treatment. Ranked number one in the 2014 Velo chain lube shootout. 8 Birzman Tiny Tanker Apogee Travel Floor Pump PU9027 / DO90N A compact option that lays flat for easy transport. Durable CNC-machined alloy construction means this pump will last for years to come.
3
1
2 4
5
6
7 8 1 KT Tape TA0310 / VS14X Applied along muscles, ligaments and tendons, this kinesiology tape provides lightweight, external support to keep you active while recovering from injuries. 2 Prologo Zero C3 PAS Saddle SA1140 / OS620S Prologo’s lightest saddle offering at 145g; equipped with carbon rails, light foam padding, and a microfiber cover. 3 Prologo Kappa Space Saddle SA1136 / MH106B Prologo’s newest family of saddles. The Kappa Space provides Prologo’s riding technology at a price-point offering.
4 Schwalbe S-One Tire TR0205 / JG96K A tubeless-ready spring classics tire with excellent puncture protection and low rolling resistance. 5 Schwalbe Pro One Tire TR5068 / OJ94U An extremely light and supple tubeless-ready casing makes the Pro One a great option for low rolling resistance, while Microskin construction lends cut and puncture protection. 6 Birzman Velocity Road Pump PU9013 / UJ42A A compact road pump that fits easily into a jersey pocket. Concealed hose makes attaching the pump to the valve stem easy.
7 Lezyne Gauge Drive Frame Pump PU4280 / IS52G Convenient, light weight, road frame pump with integrated pressure gauge. Stows easily in a jersey pocket, or mount on bike using water bottle bosses. 8 Abbey Tools Dual Sided Crombie Tool TL5603 / YY104L This cassette removal tool offers SRAM/ Shimano compatability on one side and Campagnolo on the other. Precision machined for maximum engagement and durability.
Chilkoot Complete Bike BK2768 / KU6480B A modern classic, with a proprietary 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted frame that comes equipped with a Shimano 6800 gruppo. And, with hidden Di2 ports, you can upgrade to electronic with a clean look!
MARCH 2016 / Road / 21
1
StreamLine™ Bars
JetStream cross-section
1 JetStream AR0004 / Silver / BH273L AR0008 / Black / AQ273M
Yakima’s newest wind tunneldesigned aluminum aero crossbar that provides exceptional noise reduction and multiple lengths for the exact fit.
2
2 CoreBar AR0011 / NU164P
Bomb-proof reliability, aero-profile, and steel—have it all with Yakima’s new CoreBar.
CoreBar cross-section
3 RoundBar AR7084 / XK124Z
The Classic! The durable and iconic round bar continues its legacy within Yakima’s new StreamLine system. 3
5 4
7
6
22 / CALL UP / PRODUCT / TECH / TRENDS / KNOW-HOW
You Can Please Everyone
StreamLine™ Towers 4 BaseLine AR0026 / BZ240A
The BaseLine Tower is the foundation of the system for cars with naked roofs. 5 RidgeLine AR0030 / NM240I
If you have a vehicle that requires flush rail clamping, the RidgeLine is your Huckleberry. 6 TimberLine AR0031 / PK240F
The TimberLine Tower is designed for optimal fit on vehicles with factory raised rails. 7 SkyLine
Yakima’s new StreamLine system is the way to make every customer with bike transportation needs happy. The
new complete system design and unrivaled interchangeability addresses budgets, multiple vehicle types, and a variety of uses. You win in the shop too with 50% fewer clip sku’s to stock. Highly adjustable towers for all roof types and three crossbar options make selection, set up, and customer satisfaction easier than ever before.
AR0028 / WN280Q
SkyLine Towers are designed to work with vehicles requiring fixed point installation.
1
MARCH 2016 / Road / 23
6400 West 105th Street Bloomington MN 55438
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
HOT New Product! Arriving this spring. Item watch it today.
Lickskillet Tire TR7208 / 700c x 28mm / DZ86T TR7206 / 700c x 32mm / FM86R A tubeless-compatible tire designed to conquer any road by offering maximum traction, minimum rolling resistance, and in-casing flat protection.
Built For All Roads
The tubeless-compatible Lickskillet is designed for minimum rolling resistance and maximum traction and puncture protection, equipping bold riders to dominate varied terrain, and the uncharted routes in-between.
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 365 MIDLAND MI