| 08/17/2001 | Geoff Ringle Joins CHISTINI AWD BikesCHRISTINI Technologies, Inc., the developer of the innovative CHRISTINI All Wheel Drive (AWD) mountain bikes announced today that Geoff Ringlé, former president and founder of Ringlé Components, Inc., has joined the Company Board of Directors and will consult for the Company on the continued development and commercialization of the Company's AWD mountain bike technology.
Mr. Ringlé will assume an immediate role advising the Company on all aspects of its AWD mountain bike business including operations, research and development, marketing and manufacturing. With more than 19 years of product development experience, including leading Ringlé Components, a manufacturer of high-end bicycle components for eight years until its sale in 1997 to Sun Rims, Mr. Ringlé brings additional strength to CHRISTINI's management team. With the addition of Mr. Ringlé, CHRISTINI remains on schedule to launch the commercial versions of its AWD mountain bike during the second half of 2000.
"We are excited to have Geoff become an integral member of our team" stated Steven Christini, Founder and President of Christini Technologies. "He has a wealth of experience in the industry that will become invaluable as we approach the commercial launch of our innovative AWD mountain bikes. Moreover, he is a successful and respected member of the bicycle industry and will undoubtedly play a key role in establishing Company relationships with the press, IBDs, distributors, manufacturers, and race teams and sponsors."
"I am genuinely stoked to be involved with the development of the CHRISTINI AWD mountain bike" stated Ringlé. "The people at CHRISTINI are inventive, hard working, enthusiastic and a great deal of fun to work with. Importantly, I have ridden the CHRISTINI AWD; it is a blast to ride and will appeal to a broad range of enthusiasts. From a technical perspective, I believe the Company is on the right track toward developing and launching an AWD product that could make a significant impact on the mountain biking industry."
The benefits of All Wheel Drive include increased traction in difficult uphill climbs, improved traction in loose surfaces including sand, snow and mud, and better control in downhill riding. The Company anticipates that riders of all levels looking to increase their performance and capabilities will strongly consider AWD mountain bikes in making a purchasing decision.
To date, CHRISTINI prototypes have appeared at several US and International bicycle and automotive tradeshows. The technology has also been the focus of articles in national and regional publications including Bike Reviews, Biker's Mountain Bike Magazine (Europe), Bicyclopedia, Entrepreneur's Business Startups Magazine, and Philadelphia Magazine. Additionally, the Company has been featured on Philadelphia's ABC News Magazine, MoneyHunt, and will be featured in an upcoming issue of Off Road Magazine.
CHRISTINI 2000 AWD Mountain Bike Nationwide Tour: Beginning in March of this year, CHRISTINI will initiate a nationwide tour promoting the upcoming commercial launch of the CHRISTINI AWD mountain bike. At dozens of locations, the Company will provide demonstrations and lead trail rides demonstrating the advantages of the AWD technology. Interested dealers, reporters, and individuals should contact the Company to determine the location and time of a local demonstration.www.christini.com
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