30mm rise and will be 800mm long. A nice touch is markings on either end of the bar to accurately space shifters and levers. Meanwhile, dealers can currently take
advantage of a 25 per cent off trade discount on all Hope carbon wheels. Hope also let us in on a little known secret – the Barnoldswick manufacturer is toying with prototype BMX hubs, which will be 'peg compatible'.
CITRUS LIME
Bike industry epos specialists Citrus Lime continue to tailor their software around retailers most intricate needs, this year showing off custom bike building modules that allow embedded video links in a step by step upgrade process, among other developments. Custom made smartphone compatibility for its customers is now a very real thing, as the trend for mobile shopping continues to skyrocket. According to Citrus Lime's grant Hadwin "sales conversions from mobiles are going through a patch of significant improvement as devices continue to develop." No extra admin is required, the mobile platform syncs with the main website. ActSmart members now also have access to an online finance module, with tabs placed on high-ticket items that lead through to a window where the customer can customise the terms to suit their budgets.
Chicken Cyclekit added Czech brand Superior
CHICKEN CYCLEKIT Dedicating an entire room to a new bike brand, Chicken Cyclekit used Core to gauge dealer reaction to Czech Republic label Superior bikes and high-end off-shoot SUP. As its first real foray in the mountain biking
world, Superior starts them young with 20 and 24-inch kids bikes at £219.99 and £254.99, respectively. With a Superior team having competed on
Another long-termer from Hope
the professional circuit for over a year now, it's no surprise that the brand has a bit of luxury within its line too. Full suspension rigs come in at both £1,999 for the Recon/Monarch spec bike and if your customer is spending some real money, there's a £3,199 29er with Rock Shox Sid RL forks, Magura MT4 brakes and a DT Swiss M212 shock. There's also a number of women's specific builds and a carbon hardtail in the range. Across from Superior's room, Chicken gave outings to many of its other labels, but the crowds largely were interested in finding out more about the Selle Italia ID Match program. With the purchase of a saddle stock
of £399, retailers can now gain a free measurement kit to perfectly define where their customer's sit bones are and thus pair them up with the appropriate saddle. Point of sale units, inclusion in advertising and test saddles are also part of the package.
PALIGAP Here's a stat for you to chew on before we kick off, CNP sold 1.6 million flapjacks in December to January last year. Having just secured the distribution rights to CNP nutrition, the Paligap crew were in high spirits, offering plenty of product to dealers to try out. Many, knowing of the firm's link with Team Sky and British Cycling, didn't need a whole load of convincing, according to Paligap and sign ups to packages were said to be strong. Produced in Manchester with direct input
from the riders and Nigel Mitchell of British Cycling. Solely for the independent store, CNP stock is available to order now. Elsewhere, Portland Design Works had a
HOPE
Though not flagged up as one of Hope's new products, the eagle eyed would have spotted another long burn prototype project on the downhill demo bike by the entrance – a six- speed cassette. Officially, this was the launch of
new bars, grips and a press fit bottom bracket, the latter arriving in February and the rest trickling through in late march and May for the bars. A ceramic version of the press fit BB will be on the way later this year, estimated to retail at £120, as opposed to the standard's £90 price tag.
few standout products, most notably its Full Metal Fenders, perfect for anyone running 23 to 25c tyres and fed up of plastic guards. At £60 for a front and rear package, these aren't the cheapest, but your customer will only need one ever and they're easy to install on all road bikes. What's more, these are the preferred guard of the Rapha Continental road team, so you know they have a certain level of quality. A cyclocross version is in the works. PDW also debuted what could be the only
Fat Bike fender, developed at the request of Surly and Dave Grey – the 'godfather' of fat bikes we're told. At 5.5-inches wide and 22.5 long it offers comprehensive coverage. BioLogic also debuted its disc ready Jule 3
'Holy Grail' Dynamo hub at £175 for anyone looking for a cheaper alternative to a Schmidt.