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WHAT'S NEW
This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first. This is also where we'll announce plans for additions to our web site. If there's something you want featured, drop the webmaster a line and it may get added.

CONTENT The Litespeed Icon Review The Fisher Roscoe Review Video: Learn why Trek created "Believe" Video: Session Launch at Highland Mountain Bike Park Genesis 2.0 Geometry - The Evolution Leipheimer wins Dauphine prologue Madone 08: Cog Of Approval Equinox TTX 9.5: Red Rocket Gary Fisher HiFi XC Review Why Shop at Treknology Levi Takes California Litespeed Made The Cover Of Cycling Plus Bikes Promo At Treknology Madone 6.9 Performance Now in Singapore Trek's Good for Xmas Cheer Litespeed Is Going To Mars With Nasa Trek 1200 - Light road performance starts here Discovery Channel Team Dominates Tour Jump for KDR 1000 Marin's Indian Fire Trail Was Reviewed DC Team "GOES GREEN" Unveiling the New Trek Madone '08 Chris Armstrong Of Reviews The 2007 Mount Vision SRAM Introduces The Powermeter Pro By SRM Mirraco Wallpaper Important Hifi Rear Suspension Notice - Sizes Xl And L A New Beginning: Triomphe Carbon Technology The Road To Full-Suspension Bliss Trek And Gary Fisher Receive Praise From Bicycling's Editors

IN A WORLD RULED BY CARBON, THE LITESPEED ICON REMINDS US WHY TI JUST WON'T DIE. - By Brad Culp

01 August 2008 - The element titanium derives its name from the mighty Titans of Greek mythology and with good reason-this stuff is damn tough. Ti was used to build everything from spacecraft to missiles to bicycles (perhaps the least cool of its applications). What makes ti ideal for bike-builders is its incredible strength-to-weight ratio. No one takes better advantage of this feature than Litespeed, which has been building titanium rockets for almost three decades.

The 2008 Litespeed Icon is everything a ti bike should be-stiff, durable and ridiculously light. Our size small frame weighed only 2.53 pounds. Build it up with a Dura-Ace group and a pair of Fulcrum Racing 1 wheels (as we did) and you've got a 16-pound featherweight. At first glance we had a hard time believing that the Icon is actually Litespeed's third-best bike (behind the Archon and Ghisallo).

Here are a few design highlights: Litespeed's exclusive G.E.T (Geometric Enhanced Design) top tube. The tubing goes through a four-step process-swaged, drawn, ovalized and machined- to create out-of-this-world stiffness and responsive handling. The offset seat tube creates a larger bottom bracket contact area, making a super-stiff, tube-bracket junction.

The bi-planar stays are designed to deliver stiffness specific to the drive side and non-drive side of the bike. Basically, the stays are shaped differently to account for the differing forces. The downtube uses bi-axial shaping to increase the stiffness of the titanium, allowing Litespeed to use less material and minimize weight.

Okay, so all that technology is great, but what really blew us away was the way the Icon handled. The light and stiff tubing makes the Icon responsive to even the slightest shift in weight. You'll especially appreciate this when you're carving tight corners or weaving in and out of city traffic.

Aside from the nimble handling, the other highlight is the power transfer of the bottom bracket-something for which Litespeed bikes are renown. The BB is tighter than a New York City accountant and that stiffness pays huge dividends when you point the Icon uphill or when you're going for the win at your local town-line sprint.

So, is the Icon right for you? Well, that depends on the rider. When it comes to tri bikes,we believe carbon reigns supreme, as its properties allow the frames to be shaped into a more aerodynamic profile.However,when it comes to your training bike, it's simply amatter of rider preference.Our suggestion: Find a local Litespeed dealer and give the Icon a go. Then, jump on a carbon bike so you can feel the difference. In our experience, the bigger the rider, the more likely she or he is to choose ti over carbon. So, if you're looking for a solid training rig,maybe it's time to give ti a try.

By Brad Culp
Triathlete's Garage

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THE FISHER ROSCOE REVIEW - a first look.

22 July 2008 - Meet Roscoe. Roscoe is the newest bike in the Fisher line. It's 140mm of long-travel trail bike. Burlier than a trail bike, faster than an all-mountain bike, so you never have to let up. It's loaded with technologies like Genesis 2.0 Geometry, Active Braking Pivot, exclusive Fox-Fisher Dual Rate Control Valve rear shock, E2 headtube, hydroformed tubing, and a 15mm QR thru axle.

Also, for 2009 the popular XC trail bike, HiFi, gets a reworking. It continues to set the bar for lightweight and handling in the trail category. For 2009, a new hydroformed frame is lighter and stiffer. It's more of what you already loved about the HiFi. Also getting some attention will be the HiFi Carbon which benefits from a new co-molded carbon swingarm that increases rigidity and reduces weight to improve overall performance.

FIRST LOOK

The Gary Fisher Roscoe is an excellent bike. It reveals the true potential of all mountain bikes. Roscoe is designed to be a versatile machine, suited for a bit more aggressive riding than Fisher's 120mm travel HiFi. It is well balanced and can climb and descend different mountain trails. It complements the rider in different conditions, and it handles like a dream.

It feels so light and the geometry makes it so easy to turn and lean. As with all bikes in Fisher's 2009 lineup, the Roscoe features G2 geometry.

The fork is a custom G2 Fox 140mm travel model that features TALAS and a a custom RP24 damper that brings Pro Pedal performance to the front of the bike. The frame has no detectable lateral flex at all.

Front wheel has 15mm QR thru-axle for improved stiffness. The tires are 2.4 Bontrager tires that have a rounded profile and low knobs. It's my kind of tire and will work perfect in the forests of Norcal.


The new, proprietary rear shock features a Dual Rate Control Valve (DRCV) technology that was developed in cooperation with Fox and is exclusive to Trek Corp bikes. It allows the rear suspension to be very smooth and linear throughout the entire travel. This is achieved by the DRCV that has a position sensitive valve that opens a passage way to a second air chamber at a predetermined point in the travel-with the goal being to produce a coil–like spring rate curve with a lightweight air shock.

Features Active Brake Pivot (ABP), where the rear pivot is concentric with the rear wheel axle, which was introduced last year on Trek's Fuel EX lineup. Braking is great and the unique thing is the rear suspension is very active during heavy braking. Normally, under heavy braking, the braking forces compress the rear shock making the rear suspension less active. The ABP system prevents this and allows the suspension to move more freely under heavy braking.

E2 head tube tapers from 1 1/8" upper to 1 1/2" lower head tube diameter, for increased front end stiffness and steering precision. This and the huge hydroformed tubes minimize unwanted lateral movement. The pivots are very quiet with absolutely no squeaks or rattles.

When you are not sure what kind of trail you are going to face, it's best that you bring along a Roscoe. It is made just for these kind of occasions.

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LEARN WHY TREK CREATED "BELIEVE" - and watch the video.

9 July 2008 - Trek created a wonderful short video about their philosophy and their founding belief in bikes.

"We believe in bikes.
After 30-plus successful years, you tend to reflect on what got you here. In this TV spot, we look at how our founding belief - that we could create the best bikes in the world - impacts the lives of everyone who rides a Trek." - Trek Bikes

Bikes you can believe in.
With hundreds of styles to choose from, there's a Trek bike that's sure to fit your belief system. Select one of the "Believe" statements below to explore our lineup.

• We believe in winning.
• We believe in cheating the wind.
• We believe in epic trails.
• We believe in going big.
• We believe in hitting the streets.
• We believe in exploring the neighborhood.
• We believe in women.
• We believe in joyful starts.

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VIDEO: SESSION LAUNCH AT HIGHLAND MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK - All-New Session 88

27 June 2008 - On May 25-28, 2008, Trek launched the all-new Session 88 at Highland Mountain Bike Park.

A group of 10 journalists accompanied Andrew Shandro, Cam McCaul and the entire Trek development team for 3 days of park riding bliss.

This video captures the excitement and experience of riding the Session, with bonus footage of Cam McCaul and his dirt jumping skills.

Experience it now.

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LEIPHEIMER WINS DAUPHINE PROLOGUE on Trek Madone and SRAM RED equipment.

9 June 2008 - Leipheimer who won the 2006 Dauphine flew over the 5.6km course into Avignon to stop the clock at 6:10 to take a one-second victory to prologue specialist Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole), with Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) stopping the clock third at six seconds off the pace.

RED continues its tear with Team Astana into the mid-portion of the season with a victory at the prologue of the Dauphine Libere this past Sunday, June 8. Leipheimer, the 2006 Dauphine champion, blazed a 6.10 time over the 5.6 km course, averaging just over 30 mph.

Leipheimer bested powerhouse Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) and Spaniard Alejandro Valverde (Caisse dEpargne) in the first day of the weeklong French stage-race that is often a preview of Tour de France fitness.

Leipheimer expressed complete confidence in his form, his team, and his equipment. Leipheimer mentioned that the positive actuation of his SRAM RED equipment is the fastest and most positive shifting he has ever ridden.

On the road stages with his regular bike, the beautiful Trek Madone, Levis favorite component feature is the reach adjust, a feature lacking on his previous equipment and something he utilizes every race for his unique hand size. The American Champion enjoys quick and ready access to the shift and single DoubleTap brake lever without having to overextend his hands.

We will continue to follow Levi and Team Astana through the entire Dauphine.

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GENESIS 2.0 GEOMETRY - The Evolution.

9 June 2008 - Gary Fisher is introducing Genesis 2 Geometry to 26" hardtails. G2 retains all of the dialed characteristics of original Genesis Geometry, but adds one major improvement.

G2 improves slow-speed handling in tight, twisty singletrack to make all riders more comfortable on technical trails without compromising climbing, descending, or sustained pedaling. All levels of riders will benefit from the greater control G2 provides in any off-road situation.

Gary Fisher achieved improved handling by taking control of both the frame and fork geometry

1. Increased fork offset
2. Reduced trail
3. Improved handling
4. Decreased reach
5. Improved ability to weight front wheel
6. Wheelbase remains the same
7. Retains climbing, descending ability

Fisher G2 Hardtails (pdf) 3MB

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MADONE 08 - Cog of Approval.

30 April 2008 - We all knew it and now the rest of the world will too. The 08 Madone stands alone in the Outside Summer 08 Buyer's Guide as the awesomest, dopest, somebody-brush-myshoulders-offest ride available.

The Gear of the Year issue is displayed from May-September so you go ahead and just consider this a 5 month spread ad. I know a certain little magazine editor who just got himself added to the holiday fruit basket list ...

You see that cog logo on the right? Get ready to see a lot of it on our Madone materials.

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EQUINOX TTX 9.5 '08 - Red Rocket.

22 April 2008 - The May issue of Bicycling (you know, the one with McDreamy on the cover) reviews the industry's multisport offering and gives the Equinox TTX 9.5 a spin. With a silky ride and brakes that could stop a charging rhino, the testers dug the Equinox's design and ride quality.

We'll get it up on the marketing builder for anybody that wants to sport it next to a floor model. Red Rocket? I wasn't even going to go there. Sometimes life just throw you softballs. Trek's chances of sponsoring McSteamy? Very low.

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GARY FISHER HIFI XC REVIEW - What they are saying about the HiFi XC.

19 March 2008 - The new 2008 Gary Fisher HiFi XC full suspension bike was recently delivered to Subaru-Gary Fisher team riders, and VeloNews went along for the ride. Check out the link below for their breakdown of the bike, as well as first riding impressions:

Gary Fisher HiFi XC VeloNews.com Review

"Turned back by mud, we pointed the bikes downhill. In this scenario the most immediate impression was of the G2 geometry; it really worked in the tight rocky terrain. Its effect was much more noticeable than on the previous trail platform. Hall Ranch's switchbacks couldn't have been better placed to illustrate G2 if the Fisher marketing department had placed the apexes themselves."

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WHY SHOP AT TREKNOLOGY - A Testimonial from Mr. Cody Sublett

6 March 2008 - The only thing better than flying down Orchard Rd. at 6 am with the warm exhaust fumes kissing the cool sweat on your face is knowing that there is a team of professionals dedicated not only to your bikes performance but yours as well. Since we have been here my wife and I have purchased three bikes from the Treknology 3 bicycle shop on Orchard Road and we have been extremely pleased. The team of mechanics and salesmen along with their owner break the stereotypes of Singaporean service by being at your beck and call and being there for you every step of your cycling journey.

On our last purchase we spent about 2 hours in the shop and they were more than hospitable to both of us. I went with a professional model racing bike, my first one. I didn't know what I was getting into, Sherman (the salesman) took me through it step by step. He put the bike in a stationary type rack and fit me like a tailor on Saville row. He made sure that every inch of my new bike fit me just right, from the handlebars, to the seat and stirrups and even the tire pressure. They installed all the gadgets and even scheduled when to come back for my free tune up. (They are free for the life of your bike at any Trek shop worldwide.)

My main motivation for going to the store the first time several months ago was to find a bike that I could use to stay in shape and also get my new bride into biking. No matter what we need or ask the team at Treknology are always ready and willing to assist in any way possible. No matter what your cycling goals or desire it is more than worth the short trip up Orchard to start yourself in the right direction.

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LEVI TAKES CALIFORNIA - "The level of the opponents made this victory so special for me. To win this race was really unbelievable."

27 February 2008 - American Levi Leipheimer rolled his custom-painted Trek Madone 6.9 across the line in Pasadena on Sunday to score his second consecutive Tour of California championship, successfully defending his 49 second lead over second place David Millar. For Leipheimer, this year's victory was especially meaningful given the high caliber of riders attending the Tour, including top stars like Millar, David Zabriskie, Tom Boonen, Christian Vandevelde, Paolo Bettini, Oscar Freire, Mario Cipollini, and Fabian Cancellara: "The level of the opponents made this victory so special for me. To win this race was really unbelievable."

Leipheimer was quick to give the nod to his Astana teammates, who skillfully controlled the race after he took over the leader's jersey following stage three's dramatic finish: "Without my teammates Brajkovic, Gusev, Horner, Ivanov, Kemps, Mizourov, and Rubiera, I would never have succeeded. They were up front in the most miserable, horrific weather conditions. It is a job nobody really wants to do. We proved that Astana Cycling Team is definitely the best team in the world."

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LITESPEED MADE THE COVER OF CYCLING PLUS - Amazing Litespeed Icon review in the UK's biggest magazine!

14 January 2008 - Litespeed Icon - The new titanium rig from the states offers a peach of a ride, as Mat Brett finds out.

Ooh! A new Litespeed is a big deal and with super-cool looks and an awesome spec, the Icon is one bike we couldn't wait to get on the road.



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BIKES PROMO AT TREKNOLOGY - We are introducing 'Red Tag Bikes', a new segment on the site that highlights special items on sale.

11 December 2007 - RED TAG BIKES are selection of bikes that are on offer. We have a variety of some really really good buys, so do come down to our stores today and check them out while stocks last. You might just find what you are looking for.

Below are the bikes that we have Red Tagged specially for the holiday season.

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MADONE 6.9 PERFORMANCE NOW IN SINGAPORE - Trek changes the rules again with a new benchmark for total performance. Compared to it, everything else is history.

26 November 2007 - Mr Paul Wright (pictured right), having tried out the Madone 6.9 Performance, is absolutely pleased with this lean-mean cycling machine. After waiting two long months for this extraordinary bike, Mr Wright said it was well worth the wait and couldn't praise the 6.9 enough. The Madone 6.9 Performance is now available at our stores.

The Madone 6.9 Performance is synonymous with unmatched ride quality because there's something extraordinary about the feel of OCLV Carbon. The consistency and reliability of the OCLV Carbon process gives riders the right amount of feedback to keep them in tune with the road, while Trek's signature Multi-piece Construction Method optimizes each section of the frame to deliver specific performance characteristics.

Trek didn't set out to make the lightest or stiffest bike, or the best ratio of the two. That would have been relatively easy. The real goal would be much more difficult to achieve, yet much more groundbreaking: a truly refined blend of maximum structural efficiency, optimum comfort, and complete ride experience. A bike with a ride quality as supreme as it was sublime. In a word, balanced.

Check out the entire Trek Madone 2008 Promo here.

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TREK'S GOOD FOR XMAS CHEER

13 November 2007 - The December issue of Blueprint, "The Fresh Fun Guide to Personal Style", highlighted a Trek bike in its holiday gift guide - this respected magazine of good taste considers it worthy of being included next to luxury wallets and some sweet cuff links.


Need ideas on what to get your good friend or loved one for christmas?
If you have a friend or loved one who rides, you can't go wrong with a Trek bike; Trek bikes are among the best and coolest in the world, and we have a wide range (road, mountain, city, women's as well as kids bikes) in our stores. Obviously, Blueprint magazine has exquisite taste in presents. It will be the perfect christmas gift, and your friend / loved one will love it. A bike is a gift that can last a lifetime, it promotes a healthy lifestyle, it's practical and it's a fun.


Not sure what bike to choose? Make it easy on yourself! Get them Treknology Gift Vouchers. Gift vouchers are available at our stores. Call us today at 6732 7119, or just drop by our stores to get these vouchers.

Do check out also our comprehensive selection of bicycle accessories that would also make good Christmas gifts.





What about for kids?
We haven't yet spoken to any parent in our stores who don't remember the 'bicycle christmas' - usually a massively memorable day in any little boy's or little girl's life. On Christmas morning, the bicycle just 'stands' there next to the christmas tree, all shiny and bright, making all the other presents look a little bit lesser.

A bicycle for Christmas is very significant for some children and not just something to show off to friends, because the bike is not seen merely as another toy then; it's something so much more, it's a start on the roadtrack of trust, getting their first set of wheels means they get to be cool, free and responsible.

TREK KIDS BIKES 2008 Jet 12 (ages3-4) Jet 16 (ages4-6) Jet 20 (ages 6-9) MT 16 (ages 4-6) MT 20 (ages 6-9) MT 60 (ages 6-9) MT 220 (ages 9-12) Mystic 12 (ages 3-4) Mystic 16 (ages 4-6) Mystic 20 (ages 6-9)

Check out our latest 2008 kids bikes today. For ages 3-4: Our bikes are safe, natural and a whole lot of fun. That's how you want your child's introduction to biking to feel. It's our philosophy too. One that's bought to life in everything from our trikes and pedal trainers to our revolutionary new learning bike. Float. For ages 4-9: No one is rougher on a bike than a kid. Hopping curbs. Hitting every bump on the path. "Stop and drop" parking. That's why our kids' bikes are built to take it. With sturdy materials and components, plus professional assembly. And with Dialed Fit-Specific Design, so that as your kid grows their bike can too. For ages 9-12: They may be slightly scaled down, but in materials, components and ride quality, these bikes are the real deal. Road bikes built alongside our Tour de France-winning Madones. Mountain bikes with race-proven technology and off-road durability. And a new FX bike designed for serious workouts.

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LITESPEED IS GOING TO MARS WITH NASA 03 October 2007 - Litespeed Titanium: Engineered, Tested and Proven for Road, Rocks, Roots, Cobbles and ... Mars. In 2006, when NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory began developing plans for the Mars Science Laboratory - the most advanced "rover" ever conceived - one thing was clear: No compromises were acceptable. None. Every detail had to be vetted, evaluated, tested, tested and tested again in a tireless, iterative loop of insane scrutiny. Mistakes simply were, and are, not an option. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory had to carefully choose materials that are lightweight and capable of surviving significant amounts of stress and temperature extremes experienced in the 56,000,000KM trip from Earth to Mars, not to mention the year-long adventure exploring the surface of the red planet. To develop the critical Flight Suspension Tubes (essentially, the rover's landing gear) NASA evaluated many materials including titanium and carbon composites. After months of review NASA/JPL chose titanium fabricated by Litespeed for its inherent strength to weight characteristics. The Launch. The Landing. The Quest. NASA's Mars Science Laboratory will be launched from Cape Canaveral in mid 2009. After nearly a year of screaming towards Mars at incomprehensible speeds in excess of 35,000 miles per hour, the rover will be dropped from a hovering pod. From there it will begin its nuclear-powered exploration of Mars - with Titanium fabricated by Litespeed tubing as a critical element in its ability to successfully traverse the planet's rugged terrain. NASA is Extremely Difficult to Please. So are Cyclists. NASA's quest to understand Mars has dramatically improved our already well-established mastery of the world's finest bike material: Litespeed Titanium. We've developed new technologies and testing disciplines that push titanium tube shaping well beyond its traditional constraints and into new realms of precision, quality and performance. The result? Our bikes are reaching levels of performance that we once thought impossible to attain. So while Litespeed Titanium tubing is on Mars, making helping the rover carry out its $billion+ search for water, rocks and microbes, our bikes will be right here on Earth, ensuring that you're successful in your own search for the perfect ride. LITESPEED THERE IS ONLY ONE SPEED. In 2009 NASA's most advanced Mars Rover ever conceived will launch and scream towards the red planet at speeds in excess of 35,000 miles per hour. The rover's Flight Suspension Tubes, components that are critical to successful landing and navigation, will be precision-engineered, shaped and built by LitespeedTM. No compromises are acceptable. None. Carbon composite tubing was considered unacceptable for the job. After months of review, NASA finally chose titanium tubing and selected LitespeedTM as the right company to engineer and shape it to meet their precise specifications. A WHOLE NEW LITE. NASA is extremely difficult to please, but so are cyclists. Our collaboration with NASA has driven us to improve our mastery of the world's finest bike material: Litespeed TitaniumTM. We've developed new technologies and testing disciplines that push titanium tube shaping beyond its traditional constraints and into new realms of precision, quality and performance. We've forged a new generation of titanium, new expertise, a new attitude and a whole new LitespeedTM. The result? Our bikes have reached levels of performance that we once thought impossible to attain... performance that surpasses even the finest carbon fiber frames. top^

TREK 1200 - LIGHT ROAD PERFORMANCE STARTS HERE

20 August 2007 - Looking for a new road bike? Or simply looking to upgrade from an earlier model? The Trek 1200 may just be the bike for you.

What makes a Trek 1200? Trek pioneered the use of aluminum for making road bikes 20 years ago. Since then, Trek has been constantly refined the material to improve the bikes it builts. The aluminium frames are laser mitered with absolute precision for tighter tolerances. Expert welders craft them into durable light frames that are built to last.

The Trek 1200 is exactly what you are looking for in an entry level bicycle. Sprinting, climbing, desending, cornering - the 1200 is designed to answer the challenge of the road combining innovative design with tour - proven performance. The 1200 is amazingly fast and sleek. It is such a great performer that it's worth every penny for the ride it gives. It also offers different styles for different individuals.

Come to our stores today to check it out ...

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DISCOVERY CHANNEL TEAM DOMINATES TOUR

04 August 2007 - The Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team's string of accomplishments in the 94th Tour de France tells an impressive story:

• Two stage wins (Alberto Contador's critical Stage 14 victory, opening a gap on eventual second-place finisher Cadel Evans; and Levi Leipheimer's Stage 20 individual time trial win);
• Three riders in the final Top Ten (Contador-1st; Leipheimer-3rd;
Yaroslav Popovych-8th);
• Best Young Rider (Contador);
• First Place in the Team Classification;
• Overall Champion and the team's eighth maillot jaune champion's jersey in the past nine Tours;
• The fourth Tour championship aboard a Trek Madone-this year on the all-new Madone, a bike that's changing all the rules by setting a new benchmark for total performance.
• And the eighth time a Trek OCLV Carbon bike has been the top step of the podium.

That type of dominating performance is enough to draw superlatives from seven-time TdF Champion Lance Armstrong, who has himself been part of some pretty amazing Tours: "I have to say that this entire Tour has been a dream for Johan [Bruyneel-Team Director] and the entire Discovery Channel team," noted Armstrong. "In fact, I think we'd have to say that it's the best overall Tour we've ever had as an organization. Yellow and white for Contador, third on general classification for Levi, overall team GC and two stage wins, amazing!"

Congratulations to Alberto Contador, Levi Leipheimer, and the entire Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team on their amazing performances!

And congratulations to the entire Trek family of employees, independent bicycle dealers, and distributors, who all have a hand in helping supply the Discovery Channel Team with the best bikes and the best equipment in the pro peloton. The team's winning legacy on Trek bikes outfitted with Bontrager components is something we can all be extremely proud of!

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JUMP FOR KDR 1000

20 July 2007 - We are proud to announce that several of our Trek KDR 1000's have been selected and used at Jump, Life Performance Center.


Jump Life Performance Center offers the latest in fitness and mental conditioning for youths, and it has the enviable reputation of catering only the best for its participants. Its methods is focused towards the creation of champions. Its fitness concept includes the following:

• Based on Latest Sports Science Methods Used By Elite Athletes
• Fitness Conditioning For Core Strength, Coordination & endurance
• Mental Skills training for Attention Control, Focus & Mental Toughness
• Measurable results in a Fun, enriching & Inspiring Environment

Jump prides itself in providing the best equipment to facilitate the above objectives. The Trek KDR 1000 bike is chosen because although it may be slightly scaled down for youth, in materials, components and ride quality, it IS the real deal - a road bike built alongside Trek's Tour de France-winning Madones. You just can't get any better than that - it is a youth bike for champions. Check it out at our stores today!

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INDIAN FIRE TRAIL - A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW

19 July 2007 - Marin's Indian Fire Trail's was reviewed in the Mountain Bike Action Magazinein August 2007 where the team described it as 'A Hard Act To Follow'. Read the full article below:

The MBA wrecking crew is a jaded bunch of trail riders. Any bike with less than four inches of rear wheel travel better have a flat bar, 1.9 inch tyres and a total weight somewhere in the neighbourhood of a road bike.

That's because, to us, a REAL mountain bike has aggressive tyres, plenty of suspension travel and no-wimp handling. So, when the Indian Fire Trail hardtail showed up for testing, nobody was jumping at the chance to take it out on the long loop.

After drawing straws, the loser saddled up the Indian Fire Trail, went out on a long one and came back a surprised winner. And here's why:

Feeling the Heat
The Indian Fire Trail's frame is constructed from double-butted, hydro-formed top tubes and downtubes that are so flared at the head tube junction that no gussets are necessary. Heck, they wouldn't fit! The seat and chainstays, also double butted, are four-sided but not boxy. That's very cool. The chainstays don't have a subtle bend; it looks like a piano was dropped on them. Does this sound like an abomination? Well, it's not. The Indian Fire Trail is a stunner. Marin makes this strange mixture of bends, bulges and angles work.

The Indian Fire Trail's welcomes its rider with a fairly aggressive riding position. It wants you to bend your elbows and keep your back flatter than on a trails bike. The Marin-branded, oversized handlebar feels a bit narrow at 25 inches, while the WTB Moto grips are super soft and grippy. The bar's upward sweep makes the Avid Juicy Five break levers stick out at an awkward angle. This didn't affect their performance - it just looks strange from the rider's perspective. We'd throw on a set of bar ends if this was our ride. The WTB Devo Team saddle just won't pass the showroom test because it feels unforgiving at first. Don't be tempted to swap it out before you give it a chance (past the showroom). You will come to love this saddle the more hours you spend in it.

The Indian Fire Trail's reacts to your pedalling input like any high-end aluminium hardtail. There is nothing lost in the translation on smooth, hard-packed surfaces. We found the bike rigid enough to take out-of-the-saddle big-ring attacks without complaint but there's a better way to bring the Indian Fire Trail to its boiling point. Stay seated, move slightly back in the saddle to get full extension out of yur legs, pick a gear just above comfortable and just let her rip. This bike hauls!

A steep steering-head angle keeps things lively. Changing lines on a whim is no problem. Keeping the bike on line during fast descents requires a relaxed riding position. Tense up and the bike will wander even with the authority that the Fox Fork f100 is known to dish out.

The biggest surprise is the Indian Fire Trail's downhill performance. The rear stays and the FSA carbon seatpost take the sting out of this aluminium hardtail. And we are not splitting hairs here. The ride quality and bump absorption are a marked improvement over the vast number of aluminium hardies.

Light Your Fire
The Marin Indian Fire Trail's is not a cheapie hardtail but it is no ordinary hardtail either. This is a bike that, dare we say, a trail rider could ride and enjoy for years and years. It is based on a simple mechanical design that doles out anything but simple results.

You can pound it up the climbs and not get pounded on the descents. The power of an aluminium hardtail - without the punishment. That is pretty much how the Indian Fire Trail won us over.

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DC TEAM "GOES GREEN"

07 July 2007 - The Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team (DCPCT) today announced it is going "Green" by becoming carbon neutral beginning with the 2007 Tour de France (and retroactive to January 1). The team plans to reach its goal of carbon neutrality through a combination of energy savings, reduced carbon emissions and investments in carbon offsets.

By making a splash at the 2007 Tour de France with the introduction of green-accented jerseys, shorts, helmets and cars -- and through issue-awareness efforts via a special, "GreenSpace" area of thepaceline.com -- the team is taking a leadership role in the world of professional cycling. The goal is to educate fans on the risks associated with climate change, provide everyday solutions and inspire them to simply "ride a bike" as an alternative means of travel.

"Global warming has become a major concern worldwide and our sport and team is uniquely positioned to raise awareness about the importance of being more 'green'," said Johan Bruyneel, Sports Director of the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team. "We realize that there have been others helping in this cause, like the U.S.-based Kodak Gallery Team, and our hope is that we can also help lead the way forward."

Although the Discovery Channel Team riders themselves produce zero emissions during pro-cycling events, the organization understands that there is an emissions footprint associated with the support caravan of vehicles used during races. These vehicles are critical to ensuring rider health and safety throughout the season, so DCPCT is offsetting 100% of support-vehicle carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions created during the 2007 race season.

Through the purchase of carbon offsets from energy efficiency and tree planting projects made available through a team partnership with Austin, Texas-based Green Mountain Energy Company (GME), the DCPCT has, to date, offset roughly 62 metric tons of CO2 in 2007, the equivalent of NOT driving your car 151,000 miles or removing 12 cars from the road per year.

Additionally, the Team will pledge to plant 30 trees each time a Discovery Channel rider wins a stage or wears a classification jersey during the 2007 Tour de France.

"I am really excited to be a part of the Discovery Channel Team's Green campaign, and specifically the Tour de France tree planting program they designed with GME. Through this program, GME will plant 30 trees in the Mendocino Forest every time our team wins a stage or wears a classification jersey at the Tour. That will just be extra motivation for me," said Team Discovery rider Levi Leipheimer. "The Mendocino Forest is particularly important to me with my home in Santa Rosa being so close. I often do some of my long training rides through that area as preparation for the Tour de France. It is a beautiful untouched part of Northern California and since I train outside so much, I can really appreciate the importance of our entire 'green' campaign."

The entire Discovery Channel Pro Cycling organization is engaging its partners and audiences to increase awareness and educate its fans on how we can ALL make a change. All of the team's sponsors including Discovery Channel and its Planet Green initiative, AMD, Bissell, FRS, Giro, Mio Technology Europe, Trek and Shimano are proponents of the green 'movement' with active corporate environmental programs profiled on "GreenSpace" at ThePaceline.

In addition to its current emission reductions, Team Discovery Channel is currently looking into several longer-term goals including planting trees for each rider victory through 2010, and the reduction and offsetting of emissions from:

• The Team headquarters facilities in Austin and Belgium
• Air travel emissions from staff/athletes flights
• Employee commuting
• Electricity used by staff and athletes
• Electricity used to run the www.thepaceline.com

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UNVEILING THE NEW TREK MADONE '08
29 June 2007 - The all-new Madone has arrived in Singapore .... everything else is history. This series is above and beyond what Trek has done before where the Madone in concerned. Fresh innovations were developed and implemented in all areas where it really matters: Efficiency, strength, comfort, performance, integration and last but not least components. Nothing was left to chance, and the result is inspirational to say the least. And we, at Treknology3, are extremely pleased to bring it to you.

The all-new Madone began when Trek's Advanced Concept Group (ACG) challenged itself to create the finest all-day performance bike. There would be a blank slate - no givens or constraints. Anything and everything could be questioned. The only requirements: No compromises between ride quality and weight. Merge form and function. Make it striking and make it beautiful.

Trek didn't set out to make the lightest or stiffest bike, or the best ratio of the two. That would have been relatively easy. The real goal would be much more difficult to achieve, yet much more groundbreaking: a truly refined blend of maximum structural efficiency, optimum comfort, and complete ride experience. A bike with a ride quality as supreme as it was sublime. In a word, balanced. For all the juicy details about Trek's latest offering, click >> [ Madone Unveiled ].


THE NEW MADONE'S FIRST WIN
Vladimir Gusev scorched the 1st stage of the Tour of CooCoo Clocks and politically neutrality on his New Madone 6.9.

Checkout the Madone 5.2 and 5.5 available now at our stores at our stores at Tanglin, Holland Grove and Upper East Coast.

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MOUNT VISION REVIEWED ON WHISTLERMOUNTAINBIKE.COM

22 June 2007 - Chris Armstrong of www.whistlermountainbikes.com reviews the 2007 Mount Vision riding the all-mountain Marin on Whistler, British Columbia. Read the full article below:

In Whistler each week we have the loonie race, called so because it started out costing $1 (now $2, damn inflation). Winner of the race takes half and the other goes to trail maintenance. Each week the course is different and usually reflects that weeks sponsors. Courses race could range from tight technical, rooty trails to fast fireroads and quite frankly we usually do it all on each ride.

The key to the loonie race is having a fast light bike that climbs like a goat and can attack the downhills like a freight train The Mount Vision from Marin might be the best choice in the USD$3500 range for loonie racing in Whistler. Featuring 120mm of travel (4.72") the Fox Float 32 RL could eat up all the bumps that I threw at it and with the lockout turned on it climbs like a mountain goat. The Fox Float RP23 rear shock (120mm, 4.72") worked flawlessly and I found myself leaving the propedal activated most of the time. The suspension design (Quad Link) is a floating pivot design that is similar to VPP but it has little to no chain growth in the early part of the travel. The Quad Link is great on small bumps, feels deep and plush on larger drops and impacts and doesn't want to stop.

Last week's loonie race started by climbing up the fire road beside the mountain bike park up to "Easy Does It" a nice double track beginner downhill trail that you can hammer uphill on. During the 1000ft vertical climb the Mount Vision kept begging for more and was completely stable and stuck to the ground as we road up.

Once we made it to mid station level we turned down into "Angry Pirate" which is a tight, twisty, rooty single track that has several technical features and tight bermed corners. The boxed rear end with its elevated chainstays felt very stiff with very little flex noticed. Basically I was able to point it downhill and let it go leaving the suspension to do its thing. I did notice that it was a little hard to find the ProPedal lever without looking due to the linkage design. The head angle on it is a steep 70 degrees, which makes for great turning but I could have gone with a shorter stem to decrease the reach.

As I was riding past people on the second uphill section the sexy hydro-formed lines of the S shaped top tube got double takes from most people. Esthetically the Mount Vision is completely different than anything else out there and with a blue anodized finish it looks very sharp. The S shaped top tube also has a second use by decreasing the stand over height of the bike. The only detraction on the frame is the cut away for the headset on the top tube. (I have it on good authority that this has been fixed for 08). All the welds are clean and show the attention that Marin takes in having bikes built.

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SRAM INTRODUCES THE POWERMETER PRO BY SRM
08 June 2007 - In partnership with SRM, SRAM has launched an essential addition to their innovative and expanding road line-up, the SRAM PowerMeter Pro by SRM. SRAM will be the first manufacturer to partner directly with SRM and provide complete systems to independent bicycle dealers via SRAM aftermarket distributors.

"The integration of SRAM's drivetrain technologies with SRM's power measurement will provide athletes unparalleled accuracy and perfect shifting performance," stated SRAM Product Development Manager, Charles Becker.

Power measurement is the most proven method for training with consistency and quality. The SRAM PowerMeter Pro by SRM utilizes eight strain gauges for accuracy within +/- 2%. This enables athletes to scientifically manage the specifics of their personal program, avoid overtraining, and assess and interpret reactions to a variety of training and racing stimuli.

SRAM's PowerMeter professional level SRM will be available in 170 - 177.5mm cranks lengths and 130 bolt patterns (53/39). Includes the GXP bottom bracket, which must be ordered separately. Battery life is 2,000 hours. Weight is 850 grams.

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MIRRACO WALLPAPER
07 June 2007 - You have been using the same computer background for too long now. It is time to replace that photo. We have 4 options for you in our Mirraco "Propaganda" exercise.

One shot of Nigel Sylvester, one of Dave Rytell, one featuring Dave Mirra and last but not least a wallpaper of Ryan Guettler.


Three sizes are available of each wallpaper depending on your size of computer screen. You can choose from the following sizes:    a. 1152 X 864   b. 1024 X 768   c. 800 X 600

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IMPORTANT HIFI REAR SUSPENSION NOTICE - SIZES XL AND L
04 June 2007 - This is a reminder of the importance of proper suspension adjustment. This is particularly important for bicycles equipped with rear suspension. If you are riding a size X-Large (XL) or Large (L) Fisher HiFi, please read this carefully.

Under-inflated rear shock combined with riding conditions that for the HiFi are extreme or unusual may result in frame damage. In these cases a hard impact combined with an under-inflated rear shock caused the suspension to "bottom-out." When the HiFi experiences bottom-out, the rear suspension system can be damaged and forced past its normal range of motion. When this occurs, the rear wheel can contact the back of the seat tube or frame, which could cause damage or loss of control.

This has principally been seen in the size XL and L HiFi. It can be avoided with proper shock inflation. However, we have developed a new suspension link for the HiFi (see illustration), which prevents shock bottom-out. You probably do not need this new link if your are not riding a size XL or L, but we are making it available to all HiFi owners, no matter the size of your bicycle.

Please focus on these two things:

• Keep the rear shock properly inflated
• Replace the suspension link for free

Inflate the rear shock
As with any full suspension design, it is very important that you adjust (inflate) the rear shock correctly before every ride. Every HiFi is shipped with a shock pump; make sure to use it -- your HiFi will ride better if you do. As an easy rule of thumb, inflate the rear shock to a minimum of 75% of your weight in pounds.

There are two other adjustment methods: the sag method and the HiFi inflation chart. If you use the sag method, you still need to use the 75% rule. The chart below shows our recommendation. Select your body weight from the top row and our suggested shock inflation from the corresponding value shown below your weight.



Replace the suspension link
The new HiFi link prevents suspension bottom-out, and we will put one on your bike for free. Simply contact your Fisher dealer for a new link.

Remember: Shock bottom-out can damage any suspension system -- Keep that rear shock inflated!

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A NEW BEGINNING: TRIOMPHE CARBON TECHNOLOGY
28 May 2007 - The lightest LeMond frame platform ever. While that is impressive, what we're most proud of is that the Triomphe also has a ride quality that surpasses even our finest past efforts. At a scant 850 grams for a 55cm frame on the Tête De Course, the Min/Max theory has allowed LeMond designers to engineer great stiffness where needed while also providing a supple road compliance.

• Victorie


• Zurich

Buenos Aires

• Versailles



• Buenos Aires Women's


• Versailles Women's

Greg LeMond broke a lot of ground in his career. The first American to win the Tour, the first successful professional to use clipless pedals, cycling eyewear and aero bars-all common occurrences now. Greg changed the world of cycling-dramatically. But Greg isn't an advocate for change in all aspects of cycling. He remains steadfast in his opinion on frame geometry, proper cycling ergonomics and the feel and response of a bike. Legendary ride quality, above all else, is Greg's number one concern.

Click here for more information on LeMond's bike innovations.

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THE ROAD TO FULL-SUSPENSION BLISS
Gary's Guide to Making Sure Your Fisher Rides Like a Fisher.

25 May 2007 - One of the easiest and most important things you can do to get great performance out of your Fisher Full-Suspension mountain bike is to tune the suspension to your body weight and riding style. This is an important as putting air in the tires, and can affect your ride quality just as dramatically.

Why tune your bike's rear suspension?
When you tune your suspension to your body weight, today's smart shocks can tell the difference between the effect of your body weight on the suspension and the effects of hitting bumpy terrain. When your shock knows how much you weigh, it can respond to forces accordingly.

There are a lot of theories and opinions on how to set up suspensions, but we'll keep it simple by offering two different places to start: the Drive Thru and the Fisher Pro Team setup.

The Drive Thru. We call it this because this setup method is super quick and is usually pretty good, especially if you are hungry to just ride. Find your weight on the chart (below) and adjust your air pressure and rebound accordingly. These recommendation settings will help the bike perform well in a wide range of conditions.

The Fisher Pro Team Setup. The Drive Thru may prove to be fine, but for more precise suspension adjustment, you can set up your bike using "sag." Sag is the distance the suspension compresses when you sit on the saddle. This is another way to measure the effect your body weight has on the suspension, a bit more accurately than the Drive Thru method.

To measure sag, put the recommended air pressure (the Drive Thru setting) in the main spring of the rear shock. Place your bike next to a wall or something that you can lean on. Slide your shock's rubber ring (or use a zip tie) all the way up to the dust seal. Then gently sit on the bike, distributing your weight as closely as possible to how you do when you are riding. Don't bounce. Dismount and measure in millimetres how far the rubber ring moved under your body weight. Check the measurement against the recommended sag on the chart, and add or substract pressure as necessary.

Once you've dialed in your sag, you will want to set your rebound damping. This controls how quickly your suspension returns to its extended position. Once, again start with the recommended settings in the chart, then tune slower (more damping) or faster (less damping) depending on trail conditions. Too much rebound damping will give you a harsh ride over repetitive bumps. Not enough rebound damping will let the swingarm snap back too fast, which can result in "topping out," an audible clunk as the shock hits the top of its stroke.

The Bottom Line. Feel free to tweak your settings to better suit your riding style. Think about where you are going to ride. Have you signed up for a race? If you have SPV, you may want to add air pressure to the SPV chamber to increase your bike's efficiency. If you are riding where there are a lot of small bumps, you may want to lower your rebound to respond quicker to rapid changes in the terrain. Tune your suspension to feel just the way you want it and you will find full-suspension bliss.

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TREK AND GARY FISHER RECEIVE PRAISE FROM BICYCLING'S EDITORS

01 May 2007 - The discerning cyclists at Bicycling have released their "2007 Editors' Choice Awards" and Trek and Gary Fisher are honored amongst this distinguished group, respectively earning "Finalist" status in three categories and the "Best" bike within a category.

The Fuel EX 8 received nomination in the "Best Trail Bike" category, while the race-inspired Trek 1000 received a nod in the "Best Entry-level Road Bike" category. In the accessories department, Trek's Sonic Elite landed a top-three spot in the "Best Helmet $100 or Less" category. Each of these products merited inclusion based on overall performance, innovation, quality, and value.

In the current issue of Bicycling, the editors selected their Gear of the Year. The Gary Fisher Hifi Deluxe GS topped all other women's bikes to be named the "Best Women's Mountain Bike" for 2007. The Genesisters bikes for women have been a smashing success. The editors commended the tracking of the bike while ascending or descending, and at slow speeds in tight single track. This is a credit to the Genesis 2.0 Geometry that creates neutral handling.

The HiFi Deluxe GS is an extremely lightweight trail bike with 5" of travel up front and in back. The smartly designed single pivot suspension climbs efficiently while soaking up all sorts of obstacles. It features a Manitou Minute Comp Air fork with the custom offset developed specifically for this bike. The result is a nimble, versatile bike that intuitively goes where you want it. Receiving the accolade for the women's model of the HiFi was especially rewarding. It validated all of the effort that went into customizing the geometry and spec of the bike to better fit women's biomechanical characteristics.

As a bike platform, the HiFi has received a warm welcome with glowing reviews in several print and online publications and has appeared on the cover of Mountain Bike Action. Later this year, Fisher will be upping the ante again with the introduction of the HiFi Carbon models. The best handling, lightest trail bikes on the market. Period.

Trek Bicycle Corporation is a global leader in bicycle design and manufacturing. From the original hand-built steel touring frames introduced in 1976 to the revolutionary OCLV carbon fiber first introduced in 1992, Trek's passion for innovation, quality, and performance leads the industry with next-generation technology and thinking. With a record seven consecutive Tour de France titles, six straight 24-hour World Solo Mountain Bike Championships, and countless other professional wins, Trek enjoys a rich tradition of victory in the world's premier cycling events. Today, with a broad range of bicycles and cycling products under the Trek, Gary Fisher, LeMond, Bontrager, Klein and Mirraco brand names, Trek continues to pursue new ways to bring the joy of cycling to all people.

Gary Fisher is regarded by many as one of the godfathers of the mountain bike, and the bikes that bear his name reflect his years of experience. Great ideas combined with common sense and lots of on-trail testing have produced bikes engineered to meet the needs of discerning riders. In 1993, the Gary Fisher Bicycle Company was acquired by Trek Bicycle Corporation. This brought about more than a decade of major and innovative launches of the Gary Fisher brand with its most competitive range ever.

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SPONSORED RIDERS 28 April 2007 - What makes a sponsored rider? Cycling talent? Performance on the track? Good looks and charisma? With Treknology Bikes 3, it is not always about winning or personality, though these attributes do help. We look beyond, to furthering the sport of cycling as a catalyst to do some good; We look at how a rider uses cycling to help promote positive values like healthy living, environmental awareness and compassion towards others. Our latest riders define and exude such values. Rod Monteiro is a well-known radio personality, but unknown to many Rod rides at charity events. In 2006, Rod participated in Bike N Blade charity event to benefit the less fortunate at St. Andrew's Community Hospital. After the race, Rod said: "What an unbelievable experience. Riding 420km for charity. I have never ridden that far before. Didn't think I'd make it, but the thought of what we all came for, got the legs going. The friends I made from the ride were priceless. The climax of the event was when we came back and there at the ferry terminal were the patients and staff of the hospital, the very reason for this ride, were there to greet us in full cheer. Now, on that alone, I'd so ride another 420km." That's the measure of the man. Christina Liew-Gin has an impressive racing track record. Since 2004, she has been competing at bike races at local and regional levels. Just recently, she won the 4 day Tour of Egat in Thailand, and achieved a credible 2nd in the Road Race 70km in Pagoh, Malaysia. Christina believes in healthy living and in living life to the fullest. Professionally, she is a dentist as well as a fitness instructor promoting a healthy lifestyle. She is an inspirational role model on and off the racing track. Click here for Christina's full racing resume.	Click photograph to enlarge:
	Rod Monteiro trying out the TREK Equinox TTX 9.9	Rod in full racing gear: helmet, shades and jersey, the works.
	Rod outside Treknology Bikes 3's shop at Tanglin.	Rod Monteiro posing with his TREK Equinox TTX 9.9
	Steady does it, Rod.	Rod rides up Tanglin road
	Doesn't it look like Rod's born to ride that TREK Equinox TTX 9.9?	Christina and Rod in front of our Tanglin branch.
	Christina poses with a bright silver TREK Madone 5.9	Both riders getting ready for a ride.
		... More Photographs

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RIDE INFORMATION
18 April 2007 - We often get people asking us, "Where can we ride and is there anyone we can ride with." Since we, here at Treknology Bikes 3, are dedicated to promoting cycling, we are glad to bring you a local guide to both mountain and road rides here. The following site is run by a bunch of weekend cycling enthusiasts that would like nothing better than to get more people out of the house and on to a trail or ride.

To get to the trail info: click here.
If you're looking for a road ride: click here.

15 April 2007 - Are you a racing enthusiast? Well, then ride over to the Singapore Amateur Cycling Association (SACA) website. For news of upcoming races in Singapore and the Region go straight to their events page here.

In the upcoming months, we will try to include racing news that relates to Treknology Bikes 3 on this site.