Video From Bike University

Today I was able to preview some of the video footage from our recent Bike University. Not all of the vendor video was ready, so if someone’s not mentioned it’s not a bad thing. The video will be edited and made available to all stores, on a DVD or off our intranet.

Things I learned in review:
Thule’s warranty as of Jan 2006 is “lifetime”. Kayakers oughta be chanting “Hull-a-Vator”!
Yakima has dramatically improved their cargo boxes. The Sprocket Rocket looks good too.
Camelbak- the Magic is the women’s specific version of the MULE.
Pearlizumi uses larger yarn fabric close to the skin, and finer toward the surface to help water to evaporate.
Bell uses a rounder inside shape than the Giro Helmets.
Niterider- HID lights generate four times the light per the same power draw as halogens.
BOB stollers can be adjusted to track straight when jogging on a slanted road surface. Fold up easy too.
Dektra bikes are made by the same mfr as Pacific and Magna. I don’t think that’ll get me any points on the sales floor…
Free Agent is using more Euro-size BB shells on their bikes to cut down on weight and chainline issues.
Diamondback counts themselves as one of the top four mfrs. We do have some great value bikes from them.
Camelbak bite valves that are cut open are not covered under their lifetime warranty.
Terry saddles have a very Freudian vibe going with the pink “Donna’s Butterfly” saddle, especially when held vertical.
Electra bikes do only two things- Look good and Ride good!
Diamondback is going to release a bike called the Mission. It sounds v-e-r-y nice!
Baby Jogger strollers fold up almost scary easy. Demonstrating this had better be a basic thing for us.

This was the first year for us to have an event like this. We got a lot of great feedback, and I know the event next year will be even better!