Experience the ultimate versatility of the Curt Anyroad with both classic diamond and step-through frame options.
Ampler Reveals New e-bikes and Colours for the 2024 Season
15 March 2024—The lightweight urban e-bike producer announces the launch of new models to provide their customers with the best possible riding experience.
Ampler is known for producing some of the lightest e-bikes in the industry, and the new range makes them one of the most versatile selections in the market. No bulky batteries, maintenance-heavy components, or other clutter. Ampler combines modern technology with a traditional bicycle design to make pedaling easier, lighter, and faster.
Ampler’s e-bikes come in frame sizes from XS to L and cater to the needs of various riders. The new e-bikes added to the already existing model range Stellar, Stout, Curt, Axel and Juna are Curt Low-Step, Curt Anyroad and Curt Anyroad Low-Step.
Introducing Curt Anyroad - Adventure-ready, conquer any road ahead
Experience the ultimate versatility of the Curt Anyroad with both classic diamond and step-through frame options. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to riding, find your perfect fit for urban commutes or leisurely rides. Equipped with thicker tires, fork mounts, and an advanced 10-speed drivetrain, this bike is primed for all-road adventures and bike-packing escapades. Conquer rugged terrain confidently and experience optimal power and efficiency with each pedal stroke
More options for low-step models
In addition to introducing the new Curt Anyroad, Ampler has added more colours and a step-through model to its award-winning lightweight Curt. Light, minimalist, and sleek, Curt epitomizes speed and agility with its featherweight design and single-speed belt drive. Glide through city streets effortlessly, aided by its integrated display for ride stats and built-in lights, ensuring a seamless urban commute. Ampler now offers low-step models across the whole product range.
In 2022, Ampler opened its own paint line in Estonia, with a 1.300 m2 space. This gave them the flexibility to adjust the colours and give the customers more choices while ensuring their quality control for a more durable powder coating for the bike frames. The 2024 model range sees some fresh new colours and plenty of options to choose from.
ABOUT AMPLER BIKES
Ampler has been building a sustainable business since 2016. It has been growing steadily, creating a community of over 25,000 happy riders who gave extensive feedback to inform the development of the new models. Ampler works from the philosophy of in-housing wherever it believes it has additional value to add: all bikes are engineered and assembled in Ampler’s own factory in Estonia.
Silca, the iconic cycling brand known for its innovative and high-quality products, is proud to announce the launch of its first collection of fastpacking adventure bags, The Grinta Bags.
Silca Launches the Grinta Bags: Gear Up for Fast-Packing Adventure
Indianapolis / Amsterdam, March 14, 2024, 11:00 AM EST / 17:00 CET – Silca, the iconic cycling brand known for its innovative and high-quality products, is proud to announce the launch of its first collection of fastpacking adventure bags, The Grinta Bags. This thoughtfully designed set, comprising of a handlebar bag and a roll top seat pack, embodies Silca's commitment to performance, functionality, and rider experience, catering to both competition and casual exploration.
Drawing inspiration from the success of the Mattone Seat Packs, The Grinta Bags incorporate the proven BOA closure system for a secure and adjustable fit. This attention to detail ensures the bags stay put, even on the most demanding rides.
Whether you are an ultra-endurance rider or simply seeking a versatile solution for extended days on the road, The Grinta Bags have you covered. The easily accessible handlebar bag keeps essentials readily available, while the roll-top expandable seat pack can handle fast day packing, up to overnight adventure rides, as well as ultra distance gravel events. The seat pack shields your gear from the elements and wind. The bags' seam-welded weatherproof construction guarantees worry-free rides.
Beyond their technical prowess, The Grinta Bags feature a compact size that is ideal for carrying just what you need while not overpacking and weighing you down.
Richard Pool, Silca's Marketing Director, shares the story behind the Grinta Bags and the company's evolution: Silca products grow out of how we ride, what we want to ride, and where we can make improvements or solve existing problems across the cycling landscape. Things as simple as curing saddle-bag-tail-wag, or strap systems that slip. Our mission is to improve the cycling experience, on and off the bike, with products that stand the test of time.
Silca products grow out of how we ride, what we want to ride, and where we can make improvements or solve existing problems across the cycling landscape. Things as simple as curing saddle-bag-tail-wag, or strap systems that slip. Our mission is to improve the cycling experience, on and off the bike, with products that stand the test of time.
— Richard Pool, Silca's Marketing DirectorIt has been a little over ten years since we moved the brand to Indianapolis, and a lot can change in ten years. The core of the crew is a bit older, wiser, and most now have kids, while the multi-day long tours and XL bike packing trips are behind us (just for now). We still need to get out, explore, and do the things that make us who we are as cyclists, and outdoors people. We have entered our S24O (sub twenty-four hour overnight) and ultra endurance fast-packing phase. Long weekend gravel events or quick burst into the woods, with a hammock, a beer (or maybe two), and a quilt. A night of solitude, recharging in nature, under the stars. When the sun rises it is a race home to arrive just in time to make breakfast for the family.
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About SILCA
Founded in 1917 by Felice Sacchi near Milan, Italy, SILCA has a rich heritage of innovation in the cycling industry. From introducing the first gauges on pumps and true high-pressure frame pumps to pioneering the use of lightweight materials and CO2 inflation, SILCA has consistently pushed boundaries. Today, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, SILCA continues its legacy of crafting iconic products that utilize the finest materials and innovative engineering, while staying true to its commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
Silca has created a game changing product in Silca StripChip, the first-ever in-wax chain degreaser. Launching in conjunction with the Silca Ultimate Chain Wax System.
Silca launches the Silca StripChip and the Silca Ultimate Chain Wax System Silca has created a game changing product in Silca StripChip, the first-ever in-wax chain degreaser. Launching in conjunction with the Silca Ultimate Chain Wax System.
Indianapolis, Indiana/Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Feb 20th 2024, 9 am EST/ 3pm CET – Get ready for chain waxing revolutionized into a single step. Silca has created a game changing product in Silca StripChip, the first-ever in-wax chain degreaser. Launching in conjunction with the Silca Ultimate Chain Wax System.
Developed by Silca, a leader in high quality tools, pumps, and high-performance cycling lubricants, the Silca StripChip disrupts traditional chain cleaning methods with its innovative and user-friendly approach.
Gone are the days of harsh hardware store chemistry sets and time-consuming processes.
Silca StripChip offers a cleaner, faster, and more environmentally friendly way to keep your drivetrain running smoothly and extend its lifespan. Making chain waxing the ONLY step of the process.
How it WorksWhile developing Chain Stripper, Silca CEO Josh Poertner fell down a chemistry revolution occurring in the food industry known as oleogelation.
This new concept developed to replace hydrogenation for food oils, for health benefits, also showed promise at converting lubrication oils into solids.
This simple chemistry takes base oils which would normally act as solvents inside of waxes and converts them into binders that connect and extend wax molecule chains. Just a few minutes at the right temperature and oils and greases inside the factory lubed chain, convert into highly lubricious, long chain wax/lubricant molecules right inside of your hot wax.
Simply drop one square of StripChip into your hot melt wax, let it melt, then drop in your new factory chain and let it work its oleogelationmagic.
For StripChip to be most effective, it needs to be carefully controlled at a hotter temperature than typical waxing (125ºC compared to 75ºC). Enter the Silca Ultimate Chain Wax System. The first bicycle chain optimized, temperature adjustable wax system (75-125ºC / 167-257ºF).
This all-in-one system has a 600 ml (just over 20 oz) pot, chain hanging coupler, as well as a drip stand. Drop in about 400g of wax, one square of strip chip, set the temperature to 125ºC and your factory chain is ready to wax.
The system allows for the full range of chain waxing temperatures from 75ºC (perfect for Secret Chain Blend) to 85ºC (perfect for HotWaxX) to 125ºC which is the exact oleogelation temperature needed for StripChip.
Please note: StripChip will work with Crockpot and Instant Pot setups but must be carefully managed for temperature. Standard Crockpot Low is 90-110ºC, which is below the oleogelation temperature, and standard Crockpot High is 150-160ºC which is right at the over-temperature point of the oloeogelator and risks long term damage to the wax. If using the product with double boiler, Crockpot, or Instant Pot, we recommend using a thermometer and carefully ensuring that the wax never exceeds 130ºC.
Key Benefits“The Silca StripChip is a game-changer for cyclists who want a clean and efficient waxed drivetrain but struggled to have the time to do it all, or thought the process was too daunting” says Richard Pool, Marketing Director at Silca. “This product makes chain waxing step one, by removing the barriers we hear about, our hope is now with StripChip more cyclists at every level can take advantage of the benefits of chain waxing.”
"When I first tried out a StripChip treated chain, I was pre riding the Leadville 100 course. The team pulled a fast one on me and sent me what I believed was a traditional race chain and told me later about their new product. The chain was flawless, and they had to convince me there was a difference. Synopsis: simpler waxing process, just as fast on the bike."
"Since 2019 and starting to do a lot of my own wrenching, there have been quite a few advances in bike tech. Whether it is a waxed chain helping you go faster and be more efficient or the creation of tubeless to keep us moving forward, the first iteration of each product wasn't perfect. With tubeless it used to take 3 friends, a bottle of soap and an air compressor to seat tires and now I can do it one handed with a normal pump because sealant and tire beads got better. StripChip represents a similar advancement for waxing, such simplification and ease that waxing doesn't take hours anymore, but minutes and best of all you won't have sore arms from shaking mason jars. Thanks, Silca." - Alexey Vermeulen
"I first used a StripChip waxed chain in a four-hour gravel ride last year and noticed no performance change in the chain." - Alex Dowsett
Availability & PriceAbout SILCA
SILCA was founded in 1917 by Felice Sacchi outside of Milan, Italy and was well-known for the first company to put gauges on pumps, the first to produce a true ‘high-pressure’ frame pump and the first to work with revolutionary lightweight material plastic after the end of WWII, and later the first to bring CO2 to roadside inflation. Today SILCA is located in Indianapolis, IN where it continues to build iconic products that utilize the finest materials and craftsmanship available while pushing technological boundaries by leveraging the most modern engineering and manufacturing practices and materials.
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After a year on the mainland BESPOKED has returned to the UK for the Summer of 2024. Thé show for bicycle craftsmanship and innovation in Europe will be located in an exciting new venue: The iconic Victoria Baths in Manchester a.k.a the ‘European Capital of Cycling’ 2024, from 28-30th of June 2024. Registration for this year’s show has now opened!
BESPOKED - Thé Show Celebrating Handmade Bicycles Confirms 2024 UK dates.
MANCHESTER, UK/ AMSTERDAM, NL | Feb. 2024 - The word is out! After a year on the mainland BESPOKED has returned to the UK for the Summer of 2024. Thé show for bicycle craftsmanship and innovation in Europe will be located in an exciting new venue: The iconic Victoria Baths in Manchester a.k.a the ‘European Capital of Cycling’ 2024, from 28-30th of June 2024. Registration for this year’s show has now opened!
A unique ambiance filled with unforgettable highlights
The event - a three day deep dive in the world of most incredible bicycles - will have an estimated attendance of thousands of handmade enthusiasts, industry professionals and members of the cycling community. Visitors will enjoy a feast of design and ingenuity, amidst a warm, familial atmosphere where all unique stories from the makers can be told, with a great selection of food and drinks to enjoy.
Victoria Baths is an ideal venue for the show, with its glass roof, neutral palette and ornate interiors. Manchester is ideally situated at the center of the UK geographically, with fantastic transport links and proximity to the Lake District and Peak District, which make up some of the finest riding in the UK
— BESPOKED’s Peter GeorgallouThe weekend coincides with the start of this year’s Tour de France, which will be playing on the big screen in the bar area during the show, offering an incredible atmosphere for sports fans and spectators!
Get ready for exceptional work
Whilst being away from the UK for one year, makers have been able to refine their crafts to incredible levels. The promise of exceptional work will hold a greater allure than ever: So, get prepared for firework bike enthusiasts in the UK. The BESPOKED team is ready to create an even more impactful and inclusive event - an essential date in the cycling industry’s calendar.
Follow the journey and stay tuned
Stay connected and tuned through the event’s website and social media channels for updates towards the 2024 UK en EU shows. The journey to the next BESPOKED begins now, one that the global cycling community is invited to join
Galleries of the 2023 event atmosphere, as well as studio photos of the bikes (including those selected for the BESPOKED Awards) can be found here. For more information on the event, please visit www.bespoked.cc or for press tickets and info press@bespoked.cc
Contact Information Benelux/ NL:
Jon Woodroof
+31 63 81 46 117
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Charlie van Gorkum
charlie@twotoneams.nl
+31 64 18 59 167
Riding the OMNIUM Cargo is all about light, fast and versatile transportation. By expanding the accessory line with the insanely light Mesh Cover, nearly invisible AirTag Mount and hand-pleasing Ergo Grips - OMNIUM makes riding the beloved Cargos even more pleasant.
OMNIUM's new accessories are all about weight saving, keeping your cargo in the loop and ultimate comfort. Riding the OMNIUM Cargo is all about light, fast and versatile transportation. By expanding the accessory line with the insanely light Mesh Cover, nearly invisible AirTag Mount and hand-pleasing Ergo Grips - OMNIUM makes riding the beloved Cargos even more pleasant.Super Light Mesh Cover
The new feather-light Mesh Cover screams strength and weight saving. The nylon mesh construction will hold everyday goods and bike packing loads without any problem. Developed with the Silk Road Mountain Race in mind, the SL Mesh Cover has proven itself under the toughest conditions, supporting Allan Shaw as the first to finish the race on a cargo bike. The Mesh Cover installation is effortless, fits on the OMNIUM Cargo and Mini-Max racks, weighs only 300g and can carry 40kg. Price: €79,00 incl.
AirTag Mount
Keep your beloved cargo in the loop with the new AirTag Mount. It’s easy to attach to the bottom of the Cargo or Mini-Max and is made from durable plastic, stainless fixtures, and weighs just 26g. Better save than sorry right? Price: €29,00 incl.
Ergo Grips
Treat the palms of your hands to the new OMNIUM Ergo Grips and have a more sensational ride. The extra support from the wings gives extra support and minimizes aching wrists. Exactly what we want right? They are compatible with all omnium handlebars. Price: €24,00 incl.
"These are the best grips I've ever used on my cargo bike — four years of rigorous testing and they're still going strong!"
— Jimmi Bargisen - Founder and working bike messenger ]]>After its successful launch in 2023, where both regular customers and World Tour teams caused the products to sell out quickly, Silca now has the models back in stock, increasing options in the fitting chart and including the well-demanded traditional hanger for SRAM and non Direct Mount setups.
Silca Expands Its New Titanium–3D–printed Derailleur Hanger Models After selling out, Silca’s High-demand Titanium–3D–printed Derailleur Hanger is Back in Stock
Indianapolis / Amsterdam – 30/01/2024 – After its successful launch in 2023, where both regular customers and World Tour teams caused the products to sell out quickly, Silca now has the models back in stock, increasing options in the fitting chart and including the well-demanded traditional hanger for SRAM and non Direct Mount setups.
This product has already won Tour de France stages and resisted crashes, the ultimate sign-off by any pro cyclist and team, and professional teams have been buying by the dozens since its creation.
We're very honored by how both professionals and cycling enthusiasts have welcomed this product. What we thought would be a one-off WorldTour Team request for a lighter/stiffer hanger grew into amazing demand from the market once it was out there. This turned out to be such a perfect product for 3D printing with nearly unlimited design freedom and the ability to make nearly any quantity without constraints to machine setup or tooling. As a result, we’ve been able to quickly adapt to customer demand, adding new models and fitments almost weekly, and now we just have to keep up with demand, which has been unexpectedly high worldwide!
— Josh Poertner, CEO at SilcaIn fact, this project was initiated by WorldTour teams, who have been making custom hangers from steel or higher-grade aluminum alloys for years in an attempt to improve durability and shifting performance. Modern electronic derailleurs shift so fast and with such force that conventional hangers made from low-grade aluminum plates will flex up to 4 degrees during a shift, resulting in less precise, noisier, and slower shifting. Traditional hangers also bend easily, even in minor incidents, resulting in unnecessary bike changes and additional workload for mechanics.
SILCA 3DP Hangers can be aligned by hand and are designed with an internal fracture notch, which allows the hanger to fracture and bend below the point of damage for the carbon frame to eliminate the risk of frame damage under the hardest impacts.
SILCA 3DP Hangers will be offered now in 20 different versions that cover 9 of the top bike manufacturers as well as UDH and UDH direct mount.
SILCA was founded in 1917 by Felice Sacchi outside of Milan, Italy and was well-known for the first company to put gauges on pumps, the first to produce a true ‘high-pressure’ frame pump and the first to work with revolutionary lightweight material plastic after the end of WWII, and later the first to bring CO2 to roadside inflation. Today SILCA is located in Indianapolis, IN where it continues to build iconic products that utilize the finest materials and craftsmanship available while pushing technological boundaries by leveraging the most modern engineering and manufacturing practices and materials.
The SUPER73 HALO team created a custom-built fleet for the Redbull team to move through the bivouacs. It’s a collaborative effort that has helped the team throughout this two-week race of 5,000km over the sands of Saudi Arabia.
SUPER73 Takes on Dakar with Red Bull Racing
Amsterdam NL, 24 January 2024 -- Dakar, the ultimate test of endurance that motorsport has to offer, has officially ended for 2024! While everyone had their eyes on the course, SUPER73 wanted to provide a glimpse of what Red Bull Desert Wings was doing in the bivouacs.
To reach the finish line, Red Bull Desert Wings needed the support of the best in the business, so the SUPER73 HALO team created a custom-built fleet for the team to move through the bivouacs. It’s a collaborative effort that has helped the team throughout this two-week race of 5,000km over the sands of Saudi Arabia.
For background, the hub of the Dakar Rally bivouac is key and this is where the SUPER73 bikes are proving invaluable, allowing the crew to get from A to B with speed, style, and low emissions.
The Dakar bivouac is 200,000 square meters in size. Each bivouac is the temporary home to over 3,000 people. Catering, showers, electricity, water, medical support, waste disposal, satellites, TV production – everything has to be broken down and reassembled every day. Navigating this maze on foot after another day in the dunes is suboptimal, cruising around on a SUPER73 electric bike makes much more sense.
CUSTOM SUPER73-S2 Special Features:
ABOUT SUPER73®
SUPER73® is an American lifestyle adventure brand based in Orange County, CA that develops products to help fuse motorcycle heritage with youth culture. Founded in 2016, SUPER73 has quickly grown into one of the most recognizable electric vehicle brands in the world with a passionate customer base including A-list celebrities, professional athletes, and many more. For more information, visit super73.com or @super73eu on social media.
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Old Man Mountain Launches the Axle Pack to Make Any Fork Cargo-Ready Focused on stability, performance, and sturdiness, the US brand from Bend (OR) brings this prototype presented at this year's Eurobike to life.
Bend / Amsterdam – 16/01/24 – As cycling disciplines expand, so does the need to be versatil to fit all bikes. From fast gravel to road sections, through single trails and anything in between, the current bikes are devices constantly transformed and adapted, and so are their cargo loading capacities.
Old Man Mountain hinted about its newest device at this year's Eurobike: an aluminum piece that, mounted on the axles and secured on the fork arms, will allow cyclists to transform any regular carbon fork into an adventure worthy one, bringing 3-Pack mounts.
The Axle Pack allows multiple scenarios and bike transformations, from just attaching your water bottle, to securing your dry bag with the sleeping bag. When combined with other racks, bags, and on-body options, the Axle Pack allows one bike to go from a long-day, thirsty route, to a multi-day-into-the-woods adventure.
Made out of 6061 aluminum, the Axle Pack weighs just 73g per side.
With this new product, the brand from Bend not only steps into the light-packing world, but also unfolds a clear vision of what cargo devices should bring into the cycling conversation. The Axle Pack provides a transformative solution for bikes, allowing the riders to enter any kind of activity, committing to a same bicycle solution (flat bar, drop bar, suspension, or rigid) and transforming it to the needs of any adventure.
SpecsOld Man Mountain was born from the need to mount racks on bikes without traditional mounting points. This started with QR skewer-mounted racks, and has evolved into a full line of optional Fit Kits for Thru Axle, or QR Skewer mounting racks on any bike. The products are tested and trusted in the most extreme environments on earth. Old Man Mountain racks have helped riders traverse Iceland in bitter cold winters, carried the gear of countless GDMBR riders, and circumnavigated the globe. The only remaining question is where will it go with you?
]]>Ampler invites you to join their community of bike enthusiasts for 7 weeks of moving, to encourage new habits while offering multiple bike prizes, with the main prize being a brand new Ampler e-bike.
Ampler Announces A Car-Free New Year Challenge Enter to Win a New Ampler E-bike
10 January 2024 - This week Ampler has launched its Car-Free New Year challenge, inviting participants to join their community of bike enthusiasts for 7 weeks of moving, leading to new habits and rewarding bike prizes. Ampler will share weekly blog articles, riding tips and community posts - all supporting your car-free new year! The main prize is a brand new Ampler e-bike.
Switch at least 1 car ride for a bike ride per week for 7 weeks.
Capture the moment by taking a photo of your bike ride or a screenshot of your fitness app. People can participate with any bike, whether it's their current ride, a city rental, or borrowed from a friend. At the end of the 7 weeks, all submissions will be in the running to win a brand new Ampler e-bike of your choice!
For extra motivation, Ampler will post fun weekly side challenges on their Instagram page @amplerbikes with prizes powered by POC Sports.
The challenge began on January 8, 2024, but participants can join anytime and on any bike. Submissions close on February 25, 2024. Over 1000 people have already signed up for this excellent initiative and opportunity.
For more info about how to sign up for the challenge:
Check out the campaign details on YouTube as well!
Ampler is a leading e-bike manufacturer dedicated to revolutionizing urban commuting. With a focus on quality, innovation, connectivity, and sustainable mobility, Ampler delivers sleek and powerful e-bikes that seamlessly blend into the urban landscape. Since its inception, Ampler has been committed to providing exceptional riding experiences while hand assembling all its e-bikes in its own factory in Europe. 25,000 happy riders across Europe have contributed feedback to constant product improvements.
]]>The ultimate solution for parents on the go: The Child Seat Rack. Easy to install with the reliable and safe attachment for popular child seats like Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 and Qibble Air. Also quick release child-seats that fit to rear bicycle racks allow you to quickly attach and remove the seat from the cargo rack area. Compatible with the Omnium Cargo and Mini-max bikes.
OMNIUM brings Advances to the Child Seat Rack for the Cargo and Mini-Max bikes OMNIUM's new accessory is simple, reliable and ready for the real adventures of parenthood.
Amsterdam - 21 december 2023 - Omnium announces the ultimate solution for parents on the go: The Child Seat Rack. The rack is easy to install with reliable and safe attachments for popular child seats like the Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 and Qibble Air. In addition, the quick-release child seat allows you to attach and remove the seat from the cargo rack area quickly and is compatible with the Omnium Cargo and Mini-max bikes.
The Child Seat Rack and seat turns cycling into an adventure. By elevating a little one to your level, a child will have a wider field of vision. Families can chat during their rides as they sit closer to each other and feel more connected during those cozy rides. When the seat is not attached, the rack area can be used as wished. With The Extender Bar accessory, you can carry a big load and a child, the best of both worlds.
The rack is constructed with high-quality aluminum and reinforced struts for added strength and safety. It weighs just 628g and is painted matte black to blend in with webbing when a child seat is not attached.
The Danish brand - born and inspired by the bike messaging culture - makes cargo biking a true pleasure with its do-it-all models.
Features• Compatible with latest Thule Yepp and Qibbel seats
• Quick attachment and removal (if you have a quick-release seat) for versatility and
convenience
• Durable and lightweight construction for a secure and safe attachment
• Made in Taiwan
• Weight: 628g
• Price € 115,- (incl.)
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