Assos - Swiss company founded in 1977
by Tony Maier-Moussa. The name means "the best" in old Greek. Now company is
known primarily for high-quality cycling clothing, but it started out making bicycles and
components. In 1978, the company made the first commercially produced Lycra cycling
shorts.
Wigwam - "Simply the best socks
engineered for the Human Machine." Quality socks made from the technical blends
(Ultimax, Outlast, CoolMax, Merino Wool, etc.) to improve your comfort and performance.
"The Official Sock of the Ironman Triathlon."
Rudy Project USA - maker of
the "Technically Cool Eyewear" and is a leading European sports sunglass and
goggle manufacturer. Telephone 1-888-860-7597 or buy online at www.e-rudy.com,
www.coloradocyclist.com, www.in-spex.com, www.eyetechoptical.com.
Sidi - cycling shoes and
motorcycle boots company in Coste, Italy, started in 1960 by Dino Signori. Sidi were the
first to introduce adjustable cleats in the 1970's. Sidi prescribes to a neutral support
phylosophy, and its shoes are made without built-in biomechanical corrections
("varus", "valgus", or metatarsal arch supports) and to allow some
flex in the soles.
Ultimate Direction - hydration and
load carrying systems for runners, adventure racers, and fastpackers. Led by ultra-athlete
and inventor of fastpacking, Bryce Thatcher, UD was acquired in 1999 by Sierra Designs (a
division of American Recreation Products). Headquartered in Rexburg, Idaho, UD maintains
its own brand identity, while Bryce Thatcher consults on the technical development of
Sierra Designs products.
La Bicicletta - is an
Italian-style pro shop chain in Canada. It owned by Giuseppe Cramerotti, whose family has
been involved in the industry in Italy for three generations. They carry a wide variety of
European road racing bikes and accessories, including the house brand, Cramerotti.
Internet specials are interesting and well discounted but don't get updated often.
Texas Cycle Sport - low
prices, great specials, well-stocked, excellent customer service LI>Total Cycling - cheap prices even
with shipping; company based in Ireland
rec.bicycle.marketplace - archived results of rec.bicycle.marketplace
on Google Groups with thousands of listings for new and used bike components and
accessories
MTBR - online publication with gear
reviews, articles and comprehensive marketplace section
Dirtworld - online mountain bike
publication with event listings, gear reviews, articles and comprehensive mountain bike
components shopping.