Breakout brands

[cyfa2809]

what are the breakout brands? (modern or retro)

i hadnt heard of da bomb until a few years ago but theyve taken of massively

now it seems gub are doing some nice parts but have to sell at a lower price to achieve the market well established brands have
http://gub.cn/

and superstar

 

[The Ken]

Transition bikes seems to be getting noticed, I hadn't heard of them until recently - started 10 years back, I think a few youngish niche companies are starting to pick up some "mainstream revenue" as people look for a more unique product. (I know what I am trying to say but I might not have worded it that well)

 

[Tad]

Just for Dr S as he likes them so, Ragley?

 

[cyfa2809]

yes you mean exclusive tk?
pretty much impossible in this day and age unless your sponsored or loaded.

also spinner as a standalone brand

 

[Andy B]

Cube are rapidly becoming more popular, they've been on the go since the mid 90's, only been in the UK for around 4 years and lots seem to be popping up in the readers rides sections of forums recently

 

[tintin40]

Maxis tyres for me. Never heard of them till 07

 

[FluffyChicken]

Most of them for me, never heard of a lot of them until a year or so ago.

I notice a lot of 'breakout', which I assume you mean alternative to the mainstream Shimano et all brands as I've never heard the term breakout.
Felt seems to be doing well, had never heard of them. On-One etc.. millions of alternatives around it seems. Halo ?
everywhere I look there I names I don't know. Just a scan of the CRC pages.

Anyways, there seems to be a lot of newborn old names at the moment having a publicity push.

 

[cyfa2809]

yes nuke proof seem to be doing well as do stronglight

as for breakout i mean brands that begin with little or no reputation and go on to become a main competitor

(breaking out), could include alternative as often they dont hav ethe name the bigger brands do

 

[cyfa2809]

couple more for your eyes
microshift, although not strictly new, but that wasnt the nature of the topic
very nice and cheap cnc mech
http://www.dirt-sky.com/index.aspx?s=Product&p=104

white carbon rear mech (10 spd :? )
http://www.parkersofbolton.co.uk/p-2612-microshift-white-carbon-rear-derailleur-10-spd-shimano.aspx
and a few other nice mechs

also
YT industries
good philosophy
nice bikes at a fair price
http://www.yt-industries.com/shop/index.php?page=categorie&cat=21