SEPTEMBER 2008
Another happy Glacier rider!
John M., from beautiful Nova Scoatia wrote to tell us how much he is loving his new Glacier.
“WOW! I was expecting a nice bike , but you guys do a great job, over the top!!
It’s nice to see composites done well, I have been working in the Aerospace Composite field for the past 20 years (Director of Technical Services for CHC Composites) and I certainly appreciate your work! I will be sure and show your bike off at every chance I get.
Just wanted to drop you a quick email about a ride from this past weekend! Not too long (52 km) but well worth the ride! It was down by Peggy’s Cove. It was flat calm, sunny and about 18C. This is just one of 20 or 30 picturesque rides in this neck of the woods.
Your bike is working great, I had to adjust the tension about a 1/4 turn on the rear derailleur cable and that is it!.... it rides like a dream and powers up the hills like a rocket, it makes it easy for me to keep up with veterans. I look forward to many more rides (I currently have about 250 km on the bike). As long as the cold weather holds off I will be out there.”
Thanks John; we love hearing from Glacier riders! Contact us with the story of your Glacier.
AUGUST 2008
Glacier riders take first & third at OCA Provincial Championships
Glacier Bikes is proud to announce that the two riders supported through our development program have taken first and third place at the Ontario Cup Provincial Road Race Championships held at Elliott Lake on Aug 23 and 24, 2008. Steven Noble rode to victory in the men’s cadet class, completing the 63.6km course in 1h44.’28. Cayley Brooks took third in her class, completing the same course in 2h15.’01.
Glacier is extremely proud of both riders overall standings for the season. Noble, a mountain bike racer at heart, achieved an amazing 10th overall in the province despite only attending 3 out of 12 point events in the road category. Brooks maintained her third place standing throughout the season, also only being able to attend 3 out of 12 events.
We are confident that both riders will excel to the top of their categories and be an asset to the future of cycling in this country, whether it is in mountain biking or on the road. Glacier is honoured to have been a part of their development.
Here is to 2009.
Photos: (L-R) Steven Noble takes first, Cayley Brooks takes third, Cayley and her Glacier road bike.
(Photos courtesy of the Ontario Cycling Association)
JULY 2008
Glacier offers headset swap on 2008-2009 bikes
If you bought a 2008-2009 Glacier between April 1, 2008 and July 22, 2008, your bike came equipped with a Cane Creek International Standard (IS) headset. This headset uses a 41 mm diameter while Glacier frames are sized for the Campagnolo IS headset (41.8 mm). Both standards use a 45 degree outer contact angle so either headset will work in a Campy standard frame like the Glacier Ice Storm2 with no risk of damage to the frame or fork.
Some riders prefer the Cane Creek IS because it offers a slightly lower stack height but others are concerned about the apparent gap of a Cane Creek IS headset in a Campy IS frame. The gap is apparent only and primarily a function of the paint layer over the raw carbon. To reiterate: There is no risk of damage to your frame or fork using the Cane Creek IS headset. Nevertheless, for riders who wish, Glacier is offering to replace any Cane Creek IS headset on frames so equipped with a Campy IS headset. Simply take your bike to your local bike shop and have them contact Glacier Bikes to arrange the headset swap.
Glacier Bikes will be using Campy IS headsets on all its frames from this date forward. If you have the Cane Creek standard headset it is not necessary to replace it with a Campy IS headset. The difference is cosmetic only and if you choose to replace your headset in the future, rest assured you can use either size (41.0 or 41.8 mm), unlike other frames that are sized for the Cane Creek IS only.
If you have any questions or concerns about headset sizing on your Glacier, please feel free to contact Glacier Bikes directly.
MARCH 2008
Glacier Ice Storm2 reviewed in Pedal magazine
Our new bike is winning raves! Reviewer Dan Dakin was blown away by the Ice Storm2's stunning new look and performance.
MARCH 2008
Glacier sponsors
Cayley Brooks
Glacier is proud to announce their support for Ontario rider, Cayley Brooks. Cayley had a successful racing career in 2007, in both mountain bike and road racing, on the Ontario Cup circuit. 2008 looks to be even more promising for her. Cayley so impressed Glacier Bikes with her attitude, hard work and community minded philosophy, that we had no problem helping her in her budding racing career with an Ultegra equipped Ice Storm2.
Cayley is currently spending her March break down south to train for the upcoming season. We will keep you posted on her accomplishments and stories, so visit often for more information.
MARCH 2007
Glacier riders show us their bikes - and their appreciation
A couple of proud Glacier owners took the time to contact us recently with photos of their bikes and to tell us how much they love their Glaciers.
At their request we have eliminated their personal information but click on these images to read about "J" and how his Glacier got him back on a bike after a horrific car crash - as well as how it has replaced his $5700 Masi as his bike of choice. Or check out "R" and his one-of-a-kind Glacier single speed.
Click to see the Glacier that got "J" back on a bike.
Click to see "R"s single speed Glacier.
We love to hear Glacier stories. Contact us with yours!
JULY 2006
Glacier bikes officially introduces new “frozen plasma” finish on its carbon frames
"Glacier Bikes, Canada’s rare and exotic bike, is proud to introduce a new finish to its carbon frames, called “Frozen Plasma”. Frozen Plasma is so striking it makes the traditional carbon basket weave finish appear bland and unexciting..."
Click to read the press release.
JUNE 2006
Glacier bikes reviewed in Velo Mag
They loved the smooth ride and handling of the Team Ice they reviewed. Their only gripe? They thought the finish was a bit "sombre". That was before we released our new "Frozen Plasma" finish (See press release above). Read the review yourself in the original french or translated to english.
Click to view the ENGLISH review
Click to view the FRENCH review
MAY 2005
Former NHL player and current Sportsnet analyst raves about his new Glacier
Former Washington Capitols and LA Kings player, John Druce, recently purchased his Glacier bike from Alpha One Exercise Equipment of Omemee, rode it and wanted to let us know what he thought. In Druce's own words, “this bike is like none other. It is so much better then my other bike at everything. I climb better, I descend better and I can accelerate with amazing efficiency. The carbon frame is gorgeous to look at; people often comment on the simple, yet addictive appearance of my Glacier. This bike makes me want to ride more. I love this bike.”
Druce began seriously riding this year after dabbling in the sport for a number of years. Druce assisted with the Pedal for Hope campaign by giving of his own time to be a celebrity guest at over 50 school presentations, helping to raise awareness for the campaign and its goal.
APRIL 2005
Glacier Bikes assists the Pedal for Hope campaign at Harlem Globe Trotters fund raiser event
Glacier Bikes president, Peter Sejrup, attended the Harlem Globe Trotter event in Peterborough, Ontario, as a member of the Pedal for Hope cycling team. This team consists of 10 police officers from the Peterborough-Lakefield Police Service and the Peterborough OPP, who will ride over 1000 kms in three weeks to help raise funds and awareness for Pediatric Cancer research. Sejrup, who is also a police officer, pedaled along side PC Marc Habgood for the entire event and helped raise over $200 towards the campaign. The Globe Trotters were kind enough to have their photo taken with the officers who attended the event.
APRIL 2005
Glacier Bikes signs on as official sponsor for the Cops for Cancer Pedal for Hope Campaign
Glacier Bikes is proud to join Shimano Canada as an official sponsor for the pedal for Hope campaign. Peter Sejrup, president of Glacier Bikes is also a participating police officer in the campaign to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research. Sejrup wanted to put his money where his mouth was, citing his company’s philosophy of being charitable as well as profitable.
APRIL 2005
Lance Armstrong Foundation joins Glacier Bikes, Shimano Canada, et. al. in assisting Pedal for Hope
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) graciously donated 250 “Livestrong” bracelets to the Pedal for Hope campaign. It was the wish of the LAF that the bracelets be handed out to those who are survivors and fighters of Cancer. The team was excited to be affiliated with the LAF and wore their bracelets with pride.