Bionicon USA is in the process of moving their Southern California base of operations to the recreational mecca of the Kern River Valley. With it’s year-round riding, and plethora of other outdoor recreational opportunities, the Kern Valley has been beckoning for some time. We’ve been playing in the area for more than fifteen years, and are really happy to be moving to an area we love to ride.

The area has been steadily gaining in popularity with mountain bikers from all over California and the southwest, and for good reason. It’s only about a three-hour drive from Los Angeles, and many of you are already familiar with the quality riding in the area. There are numerous free and paid campgrounds, and the Kern River Brewing company to quench your thirst after a long day of sh*t-eating grins!

The new Bionicon USA campus will feature a ready-to-ride fleet of demo bikes that can be taken out on the local world-class trails, including the Cannell Trail and Just Outstanding, and nearby Keyesville, home of the famous Keyesville Classic mountain bike event.

We’ll be located at the corner of Evans Road (SR 155) and Wofford Boulevard, right at the turnoff to Shirley Meadows (the trailhead for Just Outstanding).

Our new address is:

Bionicon USA
6511 Wofford Boulevard
Wofford Heights, California 93285
Phone: (760) 376-8600
Fax: (760) 376-8655

Until the official opening, it’s best to call ahead to book a demo bike at least the day before your trip, but if you see the red Bionicon flags flying outside, feel free to stop by and say Hi.

We’ll keep everyone posted on our progress, and look forward to sharing our new back yard (actually it’s been our back yard for more than 15 years!) with you. We’ll be announcing the official opening soon.

Here’s how to find us:

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This past weekend, June 20 and 21, we gave a little unannounced sneak preview of the new Bionicon USA campus in the Kern River Valley at Wofford Heights.

With just word of mouth and our orange flags flying, we had lots of eager and happy visitors, sending out demo bikes all weekend. The local response was overwhelmingly positive, and we are being welcomed into the local community with open arms. We’re stoked to be making the move.

The Kern Valley has so much potential, not just for mountain biking, but with the Kern River, Lake Isabella, and the surrounding Southern Sierra mountains, the recreational opportunities are astounding.

We’re still in the process of moving operations, but look for an official announcement soon.

Bike Radar out of the UK, called the Bionicon Urban Road a “Stylish and functional geared urban machine” in their recent review of the bike. We agree!

Their conclusion was: “In spite of its apparent minimalism, the Urban offers quite a lot. All in all, this is yet another interpretation of what a good city-specific bike could look like.”

Read the original review on BikeRadar.com

Shot by Martin Bissig in Switzerland…

We’ll  have a van full of adjustable-geometry, mountain bike bliss ready and waiting for you to check out this coming Saturday, June 13, at Don’s Bike Shop in Rialto.

Don’s is located at:

Don’s Bicycle Store
384 S. Riverside Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
Phone: 909-875-7310

We’ll be out front of the store from 9:00 a.m. until about 7:00 p.m., so you can give the bikes a thorough testing.

You’ll need ID, and will need to leave us with a driver’s licence or a credit card to take a demo bike. Don’t forget to bring your pedals of choice, or bring your current bike and we’ll swap the pedals for the test ride.

Don’s is on Riverside between the 10 and 210 freeways. Here’s a Map to Don’s:

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Our great friends at Art’s Cyclery are giving away a Bionicon Edison frameset!

The Edison Framekit includes a 150mm Edison frame, a 70-150 mm infinitely adjustable dual crown Double Agent fork with integrated stem, FIT headset, Bionicon Barfly handlebar, and quick-release seatpost clamp, and rear shock. You’ll receive an automatic entry with any purchase from Art’s Cyclery mountain bike store. The winner will be drawn at random from all entries on July 4th, 2009, and the winner announced that day. Good luck!

Visit Art’s Cyclery Blog to enter Art’s Cyclery Bionicon Giveaway.

Bionicon has recently set up a Local Ambassador Program (LAP) for people that live outside of our current sales regions and are actively involved with their local bike community. The LAP is for motivated people who would be interested in promoting representing, potentially selling Bionicon in their local area. What we offer are three LAP levels, our lowest level would give you 20% off retail pricing for your bike and a few other cool benefits. We would provide you with marketing materials and arm you with enough info to be an informed ambassador. If you want to be the first to show your friends this incredible technology and believe you have a lot to offer Bionicon, you may qualify to be an Ambassador. Please send information about yourself and your local influence for us to review. RIDE WITH US!

Please send your story, ride resume and pictures to: ambassador@bioniconus.com. All serious applicants will receive a FREE BIONICON T-SHIRT. So don’t forget to include your mailing address and T-shirt size.

Local Ambassador Program PDF

Come out and experience the unbelievable ride of a BIONICON for yourself!!

Stuff you need to bring:

• Yourself
• Gear: Your Pedals or Bike, Helmet(Mandatory), Shoes, Shorts, Hydration System etc.
• Valid Drivers License and Major credit card to be used as deposit. (without this no test rides. MANDATORY! )

Come out and enjoy yourself and try out some of the hottest technology on the planet.

Where: Hulda Crook Park

Hulda Crook Park
Beaumont Ave and Mountain View Ave
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Take the Mountain View Exit from the 10 Freeway and go South all the way to the end, in the city of Loma Linda

When: May 16, 2009 @ 9am

Come out and have fun!
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Product recall of Double Agent TA forks used with Supershuttle FR

In the course of our regular product control we have unfortunately noticed that one production run of our suspension fork Double Agent TA 170mm can pose a risk for users of the product Supershuttle FR.

For this reason we are recalling the Double Agent TA 170mm suspension forks. Because of the potential risk to users the suspension fork in question should no longer be used.

The affected products have been fitted with an incorrect elastomer stack and to short of a foot on the damper cartridge, which can lead to the fork achieving too much suspension travel and a risk of bottom out. With frame sizes medium and small the front tyre could contact the lower fork crown when the fork is fully compressed. All recall work will be done by Bionicon USA.

Please contact your Bionicon dealer or Bionicon directly. We will do our upmost in order to carry out the recall as smoothly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the recall.

Many thanks for your support and understanding.

The BIONICON – Riders Innovation Circle

THE KEYESVILLE CLASSIC TURNS 21 IN STYLE

Bionicon successfully promoted the 21st Annual Keyesville Classic Race, increasing registration by 30% and raising thousands of dollars for trail stewardship.

Ridgecrest, California – April 15, 2009 – Title Sponsor Bionicon Bicycles successfully promoted and directed the Keyesville Classic in partnership with Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association (SSFTA) of Bakersfield, CA who has operated the event for the last 20 years. The 21st Annual Keyesville Classic had very fun vibe with more vendors, racers and smiles than it has seen in years. Thousands of dollars were raised for Trail Stewardship Programs and the event is on track to be bigger and better next year, continuing the tradition of the fabulous event. A huge thank you goes out to all the great Volunteers and Sponsors who helped make this years race such a success.

2009 Keyesville Classic Results

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