Wasp will sponsor the road test track and exhibit on stand D41
Stephen Briggs, engineering
director at Pragmasis said: “As part of that re-launch, we’ve also announced several new products that we’ve had in development for lots of months. We’re also announcing the new Block Wall fitting kit for our Torc ground anchor. This becomes the only 8-bolt-fixing ground anchor on the market and means you can get a much higher level of security if you have no choice but to use a blockwork wall in your garage, or alternatively concrete an anchor in.” The firm will also launch a ‘noose’ option compatible with its 11 and 13mm chains.
WASP STAND: D41 Sponsors to the Cycle Show road track, WASP, will also exhibit, showing for the first time its unique cycle monitoring system – said to be a proven method to halting thieves progress. After achieving a 92 per cent
reduction in cycle crime in the City of Portsmouth, the WASP Cycle Monitoring System and their Collaboration partners; Hampshire Constabulary, University of Portsmouth was presented with a Home Office Award for Equipment and Technology Innovation, the system is now being rolled out across the UK. To see a demo of how WASP works
visit WASP Cycle Monitoring Systems at Stand D41.
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CONTOUR (VIA ULTRA SPORT EUROPE) STAND: F41 Cycle Show will see the debut of the Contour+2, an evolution of the flagship model, which has sold well for the firm to date. There’s certainly some new
technological breakthroughs in the updated piece of kit, with GPS positioning that records your location, speed, elevation and distance giving you irrefutable bragging rights, among other things. It also offers smartphone connectivity allowing you to use your mobile to preview your shot, tweak your settings and much more, plus control your camera remotely enabling you to capture third party shots. Incredibly, the camera can not only shoot at full 1080p, but is now capable of shooting at 120 frames per second, delivering super slo-mo to your fingertips.
WISPER STAND: E41 It’s been an exciting few months for electrics specialist Wisper. The bikes are now being manufactured closer to home in Germany, while on domestic territory, the supplier is now also handling the distribution of Grace bikes. As such, visitors to the firm’s stand
will have plenty of new gear to focus on – including Grace’s three-pedelec catalogue.
Contour’s clever new +2 is well worth a look
Of the manufacturing switch to mainland Europe, Wisper’s David Miall told BikeBiz: “Although our relationship with our Chinese OEM manufacturers has helped Wisper gain a strong position in the pedelec market in the UK and overseas, the directors believe that as the business grows, a more stable manufacturing platform was needed.” The new German OEM partner is an established player that recently secured the contract to design and manufacture the Smart e-bike range. Miall added: “We are delighted to be working with one of the largest and most highly respected bicycle manufactures in Germany with an excellent reputation for both high volume or extremely high quality bikes and ‘on time’ deliveries.”