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Cycling Brands I get behind
Cool thing about cycling is its brands. Here are some of my favorites. Mostly are small companies (some are not) but all have a good message beyond cycling. And mostly are USA.
1) Velocio: My current favorite cycling clothing. I even like the bibs as much Q365. 2) Sram: It has taken me awhile to come over but with AXS I am drinking the Kool-Aid 3) Dyna-Plug: Best tire plugs and the best mascot Meerkat. 4) Kate Courtney: A person who is building her own brand. She is such a positive role model and not afraid to speak out when needed. Cannot wait to see her kick ass in the Olympics. What are yours?
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+1 on Kate Courtney. Her Instagram workouts are crazy. Her career is off to a great start and, if she keeps it up, she will be a force for years to come as she matures. The 1 year Olympic delay may just work out in her favor.
Carry a Dynaplug all the time - road, gravel and mountain. I'm a Campagnolo guy for road bikes and Shimano for the rest. Well, I have Force1 on one bike but plan to sell it. |
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Campandgoslow – I only know one half of the two-person operation, but good people with goofy stuff.
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Nitto
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I like:
Abbey Tools - well made, functional Castelli Clothes - jackets, jerseys, tights are well made, good functionality, durable Bontrager - their stuff has come a long way but now has good quality, durable and functional. I like their jackets, bar tape, handlebars, saddles, tires.
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When I'm shopping, these brands are built into my list:
Nitto / SimWorks DeFeet Voler Abbey Tools Paul Components NFS White Industries Places I look for inspiration if not goods: Swift Industries, The Radavist, Kate Courtney |
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Eliel for cycling clothes. There are a number of companies making nice clothes, but Eliel is local and very involved in the local cycling community. I also appreciate that they make shorts in short length for those of who are vertically challenged.
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Too funny!
I thought I read somewhere that they are kind of protective about their proprietary font. Quote:
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Ornot. In addition to great clothing, they are becoming more and more of a mission driven company - supporting local high school development teams, joining 1% for the planet and becoming climate neutral.
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Ditto for Nitto.
Not cycling related, but I cant say enough good things about Hoka running shoes. They look dumb, but I have simply never worn more comfortable shoes. I have found the most normal looking ones that I can wear, and wear them with a smile. If I were to be a 'brand ambassador', I would do it for this company. They could have a chubby, middle-aged man boasting great walk/run interval times all day long! |
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Yes, Ornot and I will 44 Bikes and USA Cycling to my list.
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I forgot Cleary bikes, Golden Saddlery and Richard Sachs
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Tenspeed Hero: seems like a fun company who doesn't take themselves too seriously. They sponsor a lot of women who look like they love to ride/race their bikes. And aesthetically, I love their pieces
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I've been really into Velocolour's messaging lately. It's a company that takes the environment seriously and is modeling how to do business ethically. The owners aren't afraid to speak to what's important to them, and that's worth a lot to me.
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