Check out the latest offerings from Bikes n Bites, My Bike Shop, Rudy Project and Conticomponents Asia.
Head down to the Singapore Cycle Fest 2013 at Bayfront Avenue this weekend to check out the latest offerings from the following merchants!
Bikes n Bites
The latest model from custom Italian bike maker Passoni, the XXTi is currently on display at the Bikes N Bites booth at the Singapore Cycle Fest. The XXTi frame utilizes Grade 9 titanium for its tubes mated to a carbon seat tube for aesthetics and added comfort. The XXTi is also fitted with the latest road carbon wheel set from Passoni which also happens to be their first venture into wheel sets. Our writer Dean Koh took a quick test-ride on the XXTi and it feels buttery smooth!
Looking for cycling panniers? Check out the Ortileb range of products at the Bikes N Bites booth. Distributed by Gear Fitters, Ortileb which hails from Germany is famed for their quality waterproof bag products since 1982.
Spent a bomb on your bike and thinking of insuring it? First Principal offers bike insurance services for your two-wheeled babies.
My Bike Shop (“MBS”)
Foldable bikes have certainly taken off in Singapore in a big way over the last few years. The popularity of foldies lies with their versatility and these bikes are especially relevant for our urban lifestyle - perfect for multi-modal commuting, these bicycles can be folded brought onto the public transport since full-sized bicycles are currently not allowed. Contrary to common misperception, most foldable bikes which comes in 20" wheels can go at decent speeds which makes them perfect for commuting. My Bike Shop ("MBS") carries a range of popular foldable bikes brands that includes "Tern", "Dr Hon" and "Flamingo". Be sure to check them out at the Singapore Cycle Fest 2013. Rudy Project
Rudy Project is an internationally renowned brand for their quality sunglasses designed specifically for sportsmen.
With a full range of cycling related products available, Rudy Project Singapore is currently running a promotion in conjunction with the Singapore Cycle Fest – their range of sunglasses and cycling helmets are going at 10% off retail price. Be sure to pop by their booth!
Conticomponents Asia
The bicycle industry is one driven by passion and stories of bike brands that were born to fill gaps in the market are not uncommon. LINK Carbon Bikes, Glu:te (saddles) and KnoObs (handle bar grips) are three such brands that were founded here in Singapore. The three brands are distributed by Conticomponents Asia.
LINK, which is owned by Kenneth, is a bicycle brand that specializes in colour scheme customizations for carbon bikes. LINK bicycle frames are made using premium Japanese carbon fibre and are favoured by discerning cyclists who wants personalized designs for their bikes. Glu:te and KnoObs which are jointly designed and developed by Kenneth and Conticomponents offers a wide range of funky designs . Cyclists who want to pimp up their ride can certainly find something suitable for themselves. Do pop by the Conticomponents Asia booth at the Singapore Cyclefest 2013 to check out these locally designed products. Carver and Chiru bikes frames are also available for mountain biking enthusiasts.
