Bicycle Technologies International is a global wholesale distributor located in Santa Fe, New Mexico USA. BTI stocks 300 unique brands of bicycle components, parts, accessories and clothing - in all over 18,000 items to choose from for 2008. This year marks the company's 15th anniversary.
As you've probably heard by now, BTI is facilitating the stateside comeback of Commencal. The manufacturer has signed an exclusive deal partnering with BTI to distribute, market and support their bikes throughout the US, Central America, and South America. These brands are being sold through newly established Authorized Dealer channels on a territory basis, a move designed to protect independent bike shops and provide sustainable growth as Commencal gains a foothold in the US marketplace.
According to David Pergant, Commencal's Export Sales Manager, "
We approached BTI because of the company's reputation for outstanding customer service and its nationwide dealer network, as well as BTI's demonstrated commitment to independent dealers."
Mark Gullo the man heading up the Commencal effort at BTI has been an off-road bike enthusiast his whole life. An industry veteran and all around good guy, he is well known to many bike shop owners and riders. Throughout the season BTI will be trailering its fleet of demo bikes to events and bike shops in an effort to get the word out. Interested dealers are invited to contact Mark at 505 473-1010 or
mgullo@bti-usa.com.
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We are very excited to be able to bring Commencal frames and bicycles to the US market" says Preston Martin, Vice President of BTI, adding "
Commencal's high performance mountain bikes offer innovation and quality that separate the brand from the competition."
Buyers in the US can choose from 14 different complete bike styles fitted with SRAM/ Shimano, Fox, Race Face and Marzocchi components and 10 different frame-only options.
A budding list of Commencal Dealers can be found
here 
Enough of the background, when can you Stateside rider get your hands on a Commie Bike?Well the guys at BTI are running their first demo event this Saturday ( see details above an below ) as well as a number of events throughout the coming summer season.
They are also sponsoring the Mountain State Cups Series (
http://www.racemsc.com )
Demo Day Details for your diary.May 23-26
Chile Challenge
Angel Fire NM
Mountain States Cup #3
July 11-13
Blast The Mass
Snowmass, CO
MSC #5
July 31-Aug 3
Crankworx Colorado
Winter Park CO
Aug 1 - 3
Sol Survivor
Sol Vista, CO
MSC #6
August 29-31
Sol Squared
Sol Vista,CO
MSC #10 Gravity Finals
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WHAT: BIKE DEMO DAY
WHEN: April 5th 9:30 - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Menaul Blvd Foothills Trailhead Parking Lot (Menaul and Tramway) - Albuquerque, NM USA
Downhill and Trail bikes from Commencal and smooth-riding road frames from Italian manufacturer Cinelli. This FREE 1 day demo takes place in the Sandia Foothills starting at the Menaul Trailhead. Come ride the new 2008 models from these top European Manufacturers. Bring a Helmet & Gear - for ID purposes bring a driver's license and major credit card.
Presented by:
Fat Tire Cycles - 505.345.9005
Mellow Velo - 505.982.8986
BTI -
www.bti-usa.comWelcome to the Owners Club BTI!Just to make you all jealous of the sort of riding you can do in the US.....
Welcome, Guest. Please 
February 07, 2012, 07:46:05 AM
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