The UK's, Ben Crone, recently took delivery of his new Absolu.  Playing off of our standard Absolu S2 paint scheme, we worked with Ben to switch out some painted sections for the nude carbon and vice versa.  The look is nothing short of stunning and proves the breadth of "custom" possibilities while working off of some of our set paint templates.

Ben gave us a quick update on how the frame is going so far:

"I am very very happy with my Absolu. If I'm honest, due to work and
British weather I haven't been out on it as much as I would have liked
but the few times I have been out I've been very impressed. I was
expecting it to feel different/better than my other bikes but not to the
extent that it does.

It's a lot smoother, while also more responsive than any other frame
I've ridden and it feels exceptional when descending at speed. It's
certainly faster too, I took 90 seconds off my PB for a hilly 40 mile
route I have despite riding it on tired legs!

It's built up with the following:

Campag Super Record Groupset
Easton EA90 SLX Wheelset
Look Keo Carbon Ti Pedals
Specialized Toupe Saddle
Easton EC90 SLX Bars
Ritchey Carbon Matrix Stem.

As pictured it weighs 6.9 kg."

Cyfac International proudly announces the addition of ARG Sports to its network of global distributors. With a growing brand presence in the international arena, Cyfac is partnering with ARG Sports to offer its premium product and commitment to exceptional service to the passionate Canadian cycling market.

“ARG Sports shares our vision and focuses on offering a premium experience from both the product and relationship side.” says Eric Sakalowsky, Cyfac’s co-owner and Export director. “We are clearly differentiating ourselves from the big brands and ARG Sports has the skill and background to carry this through to the Canadian market.”, he adds. 
ARG Sports is owned by André Gingras, who offers more than 14 years of experience in the cycling trade. “Cyfac has the potential to become THE reference for the handcrafted bicycle frame”, he says.

“The in-house French production, focus on quality, and the company’s approach to business set it apart and I’m pleased to represent them in Canada.”, he continued.

Expanding outside of its French base, Cyfac has recently added new distributors in Singapore and South Korea and is looking closely at other key markets as they taken their handcrafted framesets to passionate riders across the globe. 

For additional information, please contact esakalowsky@cyfac-expert.fr or visit www.cyfac.fr. ARG Sports can be reached at argsports@live.com and via www.arg-sports.com.

Cyfac® International was founded in 1982. It cultivates its split personality of old-world artisan craftsmanship and avant-garde technology to continue the brands evolution as the leader custom high-end bicycle frames. Located in France’s beautiful Loire Valley, Cyfac builds all of its frames in-house and focuses on custom and personalized cycling solutions for top professionals and amateur enthusiasts alike for all cycling disciplines.

The Cyfac|Champion Systems cross team will race our updated MEGA CROSS framesets throughout the upcoming US cross season.  Featuring Cyfac's signature finished welds and beautiful finish, the racing version of our MEGA CROSS features an all-new full carbon cross fork for additional performance advantages.  We are currently taking orders for the MEGA CROSS in the red/white/black team edition colors.

The Cyfac-Champion Systems CycloCross team will be in full force throughout the coming season. Featuring a group of US and European elite riders, this team should make a great debut. Plus, they'll look good in matching jersey and bike!

Follow the team's exploits coming this Fall!

Cyfac LTD Edition "France" T-Shirts now in stock.  Emblazoned with the classy Cyfac logo and "C", these American Apparel t-shirts are a great compliment to your Cyfac frame.  They feature the "Handcrafted Excellence from France's Loire Valley." tagline.

Get yours now on our online Cyfac boutique here.  Choose from additional Cyfac team clothing and our beautiful new Apres-Velo jacket.

Cyfac Welcomes our newest dealer to our worldwide network of retailpartners. Bike Effect of Santa Monica, CA is a top class dealer focusing onpremier service and products, including Cyfac!  See them at www.bikeeffect.com

Hommes, France June 1st, 2010

Cyfac® International, builder of custom bicycle frames for more than 25 years, proudly announces the signing of an ambitious contract with Keonys®, Europe’s number one reseller of Dassault Systèmes Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) products, most notably the CATIA PLM Express solution.

«Using CATIA PLM Express to model future projects will not only enable us to completely optimize the technical and mechanical characteristics of our new frames right from the very first digital drafts, but will also allow us to anticipate all requirements from the production side in keeping with our unique manufacturing methods. We will be able to build a truly collaborative engineering process with our different partners, whether they are machinists, composite tube manufacturers, or graphic designers » states Aymeric Le Brun, managing director of Cyfac International. 

« We are entering a new phase in the production of custom high-performance frames that will satisfy our clients’ needs and desires whether they are professional partners or individual riders.  Additionally, the intégration of Fabien Deweerdt, an Arts & Métiers engineer, to the Cyfac International team enables our brand to continue the in-house development of high-tech frames using the latest technologies and via a configuration that is adapted to our special manufacturing requirements.   I’d really like to thank Keonys for their partnership in laying the groundwork for this project », continues Mr. Le Brun.

« Cyfac once again shifts gear. CATIA PLM Express is specifically designed for small and mid-sized companies : affordable, easy-to-use, and flexible this solution allows our clients to accelerate the development and completion of their projects and their products, to reduce deployment delays, and to improve their return on investment. » adds Bruno Puechoultres, Vice President of  Keonys.


The first fruits of this acquisition will reach the market starting in 2011.  Cyfac bicycles and anthropometric tools for the Cyfac Postural System® developed via these solutions, will feature the Keonys and Dassault Systèmes logos.

Blogging is surely the arena for those with more expansive wits and much more time on their hands than us, the team at Cyfac.  Our lack of blog posting is a testament to how busy we've been this season.  We apologize for keeping the blog sparse.  We've found that Facebook is a great means to diffuse info on our latest products and stay in touch with Cyfac riders and potential clients.  Please follow us there.

We are very much "the little engine that could", given our modest size coupled with an enlarged passion for building bikes.  The past 6 months have seen an explosion in interest, orders, and new dealers/distributors across our established network and now beyond.  Who'd have imagined a year ago that we'd go from our core French market with a healthy dose in the US to an established dealer/distribution network covering Oceanie, key markets in Asia, Europea, and North America...This is testament to the fine work of our team based in La Fuye.

We thank you, our passionate clientele, for supporting the brand and appreciating the work that we do for you!

Merci et bonne route!

CYFAC

The Aeolus Endurance Sport Marin Camp runs from March 23-27th in Mill Valley, California.  The camp is lodged and fed at the amazing Ralston White Retreat (http://www.ralstonwhiteretreat.org/default.asp) and the menus are custom made to suit the riders' individual needs and to match the work we will be doing.  While the emphasis is on racing technique, recreational riders find the camp to be highly beneficial.  We teach riders how to prepare for events, how to eat, sleep, and dress properly, as well as how to get the most out of themselves mentally and physically.  Each day begins with a morning lecture on a topic relevant to training and includes a coach-rider ratio of no more than 1-7.  Also, the camp has full SAG and mechanical support throughout the week.

This year, the camp will feature Jeb Stewart as the primary presenter.  Jeb is the man behind Endurofit - an amazing cycling coach and Strength and Conditioning specialist.  He will add an excellent dimension to camp his presentations are first class.  Also, we will have two sessions with our nutritionist - a lecture targeted towards eating for success for endurance athletes and a thorough Q&A session the next day.  The camp will also feature daily yoga and available massage by the ex-masseuse from the BMC pro team.

There will also be a few additions this year:  Cyfac will be supplying demo bikes, and Training F/X will be offering bike fitting and Blood Lactate Testing services.  Once again, Quarq will be on hand with demo units for everyone to try and purchase at a special camp rate if they choose and Studio Velo will provide priority shop support.

Here is the itinerary:

http://www.swaesports.com/?a=viewadv&id=268

The camp price of $2399  includes all lodging and amazing customized meals at the Ralston White Retreat as well as full tuition and your first massage.  It also includes full mechanical support during and after our training days as well as full on-road vehicle support.  All of the rides take place in beautiful Marin County, California.

For  more details, email camp@aeolusendurance.com or call Adnan on 503.516.1943

Team Website www.pbkblog.com

Team Probikekit.com, the UK's most recently announced Elite Cycling Team, has published an exciting rider line-up for the 2010 season.

The team was unveiled at the official launch in Risca, South Wales on 9^th January 2010 in an event hosted team manager James Smith and guest speaker Tony Carpenter, former Team GB physio and road racing fanatic.

The 2010 Team Probikekit.com squad line up at the team launch with sponsors and support staff

The partnership between founder website www.rutrainingtoday.co.uk and title sponsors www.probikekit.com has provided an opportunity for a dynamic and diverse mix of experienced and young talented riders with the aim of maximising their assets.

 “Lots of different strands came together today to form this team,” says James Smith, Team Probikekit manager, “and despite the weather we have launched the team. I am really pleased with the enthusiasm of the riders, sponsors and families.”

The rider line up includes former professional rider Richard Wilkinson, former New Zealand Pro Nick Büsst and former National Time Trial Champion Tom Collier. Along with, Jamie Howard, John Nye, Chris Lobb, Elite rider Robert Willcocks and 2008 South West Circuit Champion rider/manager James Smith to name a few.

The team braved the treacherous weather conditions to celebrate their launch with sponsors, friends and family in Risca, home to key sponsor Gareth Clarke, managing director of JBC Nutrition.

“The hugely successful Launch of Team Pro-bike Kit was the combined result of Months of hard work between JBC Nutrition and the team, seeing the riders come together and perform as a team was very rewarding. I am proud to be sponsoring such an Elite team of riders and wish them all the best for the forthcoming season.”

The Official Elite UK Probikekit Race Team brings together some of the South West Region’s most talented riders to face the challenge of the Premier Calendar Series and many of the countries top events. The team of 8 riders face a diverse and challenging race programme aiming to be dominant in the South West region as well as achieving successes elsewhere.

Manager James Smith firmly believes that this accomplished team are ready to take the step onto a bigger stage, and that their strong team spirit will help them succeed.

“The 2010 season will form part of a bigger picture for us. Year one is about building a solid team foundation and gaining the necessary experience needed to compete at the highest level in the UK and abroad. I am confident that the squad we have assembled will continue to develop, while competing effectively against the more established teams.”

The team website will allow fans of the team to view individual rider information as well as follow their progress over the 2010 season. Plus the site features a team blog, galleries, race news as well as the usual Probikekit product news, reviews, competitions.

www.rutrainingtoday.co.uk has attracted some fantastic sponsors, without whom it would be impossible to be competing in the busy race programme that has been put together. We are proud of our sponsors and strive to deliver visible and beneficial results on the road, in the media and amongst the public as a whole. Team Probikekit.com will be supported in their efforts by the following partners:

Probikekit.com – Providing team clothing and accessories

Cyfac – Providing the top end Absolu and Cadence road bikes

JBC Nutrition – Supplying nutritional advice with tailor made cycling products

Rob Lowe/Mark Smith – Sports massage and rehabilitation physiotherapy

As one of the worlds leading online cycling accessory retailers, UK based Probikekit are excited about the future of the team. Both management and riders hope to secure the long term future of the team with sponsors benefiting from the branding and marketing opportunities associated with the world of elite racing.

"We are a new team but we have some very experienced riders with proven track records," says James Smith, "You'll see the likes of Richard Wilkinson back at his best alongside some of the fresh talent we are bringing on from the region. I think we will surprise some of the more established teams, with our hunger and enthusiasm for getting on the podium".

For more information contact James Smith: 07886 280979

chiefdocster@gmail.com

The new Team Probikekit.com bikes were delivered in time for Christmas.  This UK-based pro team will have a full race schedule in the UK and Europe, looking to showcase their new Cyfac bikes across the grueling Euro race scene.  Racers will be on a mix of ABSOLU and CADENCE bikes, painted in a stunning white with carbon accents.  Stay tuned for a rider's blog which will track the team's performance throughout the coming year.

Bon courage!

StudioVelo 30 sec Spot TdF "Cyfac" from Jim Fryer/BrakeThrough Media on Vimeo.

Along with the launch of the new www.cyfac.fr, we are pleased to present Cyfac's new Le Blog.  Providing additional insight into the back story behind our products, our company, and our customers, Le Blog will strive to offer more of an insider's view of Cyfac.

Stay tuned for news on new products, events, and happenings from the La Fuye workshop!

Bonne route!