New Canadian Distributor for Profile Racing

From the ProfileRacing.com website:

(St. Petersburg, FL - 2/27/09) US based Profile Racing, Inc. today announced the appointment of 1664 BMX Ltd. as their exclusive distributor in Canada. Through the agreement, 1664 will distribute Profile BMX and Mountain Bike components from their Edmonton headquarters and offer their customers the high end USA made bicycle components that Profile Racing manufactures.

Jim Alley, Profile Racing's owner/operator, called the agreement a step forward in strengthening Profile's Canadian market. Alley said, "1664 BMX is very much like Profile Racing where Bernie (Tomaszewski - 1664 Owner) doesn't just own it, he is a hands-on, roll up your sleeves, go to work everyday owner." We could not think of a better fit with Profile and our way of doing business.

1664 BMX Ltd has been in business since 1998 and is rider owned and operated. The distribution company is an arm of the 1664 BMX brand that produces, pedals, frames, rims and various other small parts. Tomaszewski acknowledged there are a lot of BMX rider owned and operated BMX companies, "But, what underscores 1664 BMX Distribution is our passion for the industry and a focus on customer service. Our company is designed to serve the needs of our customers keeping them aware of current stock and informing them about new products." He concluded that, in the end, through consistent communication, both shop and distributor can be successful.

Known for being the Best Canadian BMX distributor, Profile's product line will be added to over 25 widely recognized BMX companies exclusively distributed in Canada by 1664. The distribution agreement will start as soon as the first delivery of product arrives in Edmonton. In the meantime, 1664 is taking pre-orders for their first shipment from Profile Racing.

The original article here.

Mike Aitken back on his bike

Aitken isn't pulling the biggest of tricks in the above video but they are remarkable given that he was in a coma & was knocking on deaths door just 5 months ago.

Keep the rubber side down and stay safe kiddies!

Safety Recall: salsa Cycle CroMoto S.U.L. Bicycle Stems

Dear Bicycle Retailer:

We recently discovered a manufacturing defect that may affect some of our Salsa CroMoto SUL threadless and quill stems. To date we have received two reports of a stem breaking in use. One rider crashed and suffered a broken wrist. We are cooperating with the Consumer Product Safety Commission in this recall, and a nationwide press release will be issued very soon alerting consumers to this safety issue.

These stems were painted to match and included as original equipment on the following complete Salsa bicycles: La Cruz, Casseroll Singlespeed, Casseroll Triple, El Mariachi, and Ala Carte. These models were sold by QBP from November 5, 2007 to December 31, 2008 (QBP Part Numbers BK0050 to BK0081).

The recall also includes both road and mountain aftermarket stems in all extensions and rises, except the 60mm, 70mm and 80mm extension lengths. Aftermarket stems were painted black and were sold from March 31, 2008 to December 31, 2008. The affected QBP stem part numbers are: SM0001 through SM0028.

If you have any of these affected stems or bicycles in your store, please do not sell them.

A copy of our Recall Procedures is enclosed and this information will also be available on www.salsacromotostem.com and qbp.com . We have also included a consumer poster that can be displayed in your shop. Because production of these stems has been suspended, exact replacements are not available at this time. QBP will therefore provide a credit to your store to enable consumers to purchase a comparable stem. Stems returned by consumers should be returned to QBP using our RM process.

We deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you or your customers, and sincerely appreciate your cooperation with our recall effort. If you have any questions about the recall or need to request a credit or make a return, please call 877-774-6208 for assistance.

Please print and display the CroMoto SUL Recall Poster as soon as possible.

CroMoto SUL Recall Poster (8.5" x 11" PDF)
CroMoto SUL Recall Poster (11" x 17" PDF)
CroMoto SUL Recall Procedure (PDF)

Sincerely,

Jason Boucher
Salsa Brand Manager
Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.