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Sky Yaeger has left its mark on the world of cycling since 1970. His years in the White has given us and shook models as the "Milan" and Jose "San". He also introduced the speed of the world, only the first generation of ATB (boss Bianchi BASS, Buss must, Diss, SISS, Sass, sissy, mold, must and Lewis). Since he joined Corsair in 2006 shows that freedom has made your imagination and sense of design in the desert. The results are wonderful.Moto Corsair are unlike anything the world has ever seen. Who could imagine a bicycle frame, galvanized Yaeger come?

I wanted to understand the design philosophies and motivations Yaeger, so I asked to do an interview. I was very happy when he accepted.

Q: You have in the industry for a number of years. Could you tell us something about your history with bicycles and businesses?

A: My first 10 speed, as it was called, was a bike that I bought usedin 1970 for $ 60.00. I was in second year high school and was a senior I did not know that was the only other bike to school. Cycling is not cool, but I loved the freedom. All my friends had the use of a vehicle, so it was not a driver's license until I was in college and not a car until I was 30 years. I worked in a Schwinn shop in the '70s and later worked on the famous Yellow Jersey bike shop in Madison, during and after school. In the late '80s I wasSuntour marketing director for the United States – and if the Japanese, has joined the company has grown in the United States – Bianchi. I was there for 17 years and moved to Capri 2 years ago.

Q: The product line motion seems to be practically free from Corsair Shimano. Why?

A: It was not the goal, but rather the result of model combination, since no bikes with derailleurs. We have 3 bikes and 3 single-speed bike on the center line now. The Folsom is a Shimano coaster brake hub, that Japan is the personalizationfor us, with a long handle. I love all the inside pages, but the time for Shimano is much more than now, with SRAM. The new i-Motion 9-SRAM Center is the only school with 9-speed inside. The internal SRAM centers more user-friendly cable connected to the center, outside of change utility 's gut, driving the new generation, when you reject a problem. Centers of high quality and specifications of the Germans is also distinguished our bikes from anything else out there, because wethe only company in North America with the i-Motion 9 hub.

Q: Do you transfers to the past, thinks that once the specification for other gear bike?

Put A: As long as we can be a hard drive continuously in the market weight of the team was able to live derailleurs are not finished. I have nothing against a change of speed! I can not imagine a bike with technical clothing, yes. To navigate in most urban areas, butmotorcycle inner hub makes sense, given all the advantages. There is a reason why cycles are the axis of the Interior, the most common form of bicycles in Europe, where the primary use of bicycles for transportation.

Q: How is the average speed of many "urban cyclist" should be?

A: For most cities, with flat terrain, in my opinion, has 3 speeds enough. It 'true that there are thousands of people a mountain town fixie cruising speed as SF, depending on the rider and the intended use.We see people who were riding fixie you want a more useful guide 3.

Q: My project bike are very different from that offered by another company. What inspires them? There is a thread that links the design combines all motorcycle classes?

A: My experience in art and design, and I have the inspiration from everything, but look at the cars and great architecture. In most societies, bike, there are many people in motion on the market plays a rolevery rarely the luxury of developing a design model of a single sheet of paper were, and returned to production. I think of them as a complete declaration and integrated.

Q: I have the feeling that you have a good collection of bikes. Tell us about some of his favorites.

A: I have a new Pegoretti steel bolts, which are very beautiful and rides like a dream. My bike is built around an alloy / carbon cycle, cross-frame I designed, which ran asa dream, with 700 x 28C tires. Continental tires on this bike, some 3,000 miles of them without a plan. Another favorite is a steel frame Dedacciai carbon rear triangle. What matters is the journey, my favorite is the one I just finished cycling. I love all the materials of the frame, steel and Ti is upstairs. 'll Campa, Shimano and SRAM.

Q: If you do not need to worry about cost, anxiety or other secular issues of commercial viability, what would be yourVersion of 'The perfect bike? "

A: There is a bicycle "perfect", but I suspect that someone is happy that this trip was going. Moto is a nightmare for someone else. There are few things in life are very different and personal, such as bicycles and can customize your trip is part of the complaint. I like to see all the patrons for bikes based on the fixed gear gallery. They have about 8,000 bicycles. When you speak,I draw for U.S. dollars, a million deaths in my turn, would have little weight with the belt motion city center with integrated functions such as lighting and locks, integrated transport for the chassis.

Q: Where do you see the bicycle market in the United States and industry will be in the next ten years?

A: If gas prices continue to rise, you see the sale of bicycles and passengers continue to grow. Fortunately, the component is to recognize that most engineeringand dollars of R & D is needed to resolve the inner technology. I really want to see puncture resistant tires, make the trip as pretty crucial TPI 120 games and disc brakes, do not rub too much. I would like to see all the technology invisible, like a machine or a computer, cyclists are not intimidated by the informal suspension components, and manages various dishes with 4 levers.

Q: Sales of electric bikes to increase throughout the world including the United States. Have you ever thought of designing andCapri e-bike?

A: No.

Q: What do you mean?

A: All types of motorcycles are good. Each company makes a fine bike. All types of motorcycles and all riders are equal. When the waves or someone who says "hello" in our way of saying "Hello." Do not drive the process time of his life in the bike path.

Q: What do you want for lunch?

A: During the week I like yogurt and fruit, sprinkled with a few grapes weekend in shell eggs and eggs and bacon and sausages.

The bike is well known that in the 19th century are invented, and there are different names for his invention in the Annex. Railbikes vehicle known as a man known as the creator of the idea of the bicycle.

A mechanical crank was used to drive the same that gave birth to the known popularly accepted by bicycle. Originally, Kirkpatrick McMillan was lodged behind the construction of a bicycle, which was subsequently amended and Michaux and Pierre Lallement. But, for allChanges to the original plan was JK Starley, the first modern bicycle in 1885 and was popularly known as Rover.

The bike has found a modern context in which the two large wheels. Front and rear, use a string moving on an axis that is connected with two pedals connected to it. He earned a place in the driver's head and some have a bike rack on the back seat. The main parts ofThe bike is the frame that contains the full game, drive train, the links in the chain and brackets, handlebars, such as address, saddles, brakes, shock absorbers and will be used, of course, true wheels.

Over time, the bicycle has become so popular that the cycling of the first things that only a few, who have been taught for a small child. This is one of the most popular vehicles of today because of their health benefits and cost effectiveness. Are also often used in the armed forcesand applications, but also police, postal and courier. Since there is the cost of fuel, which is the cheapest fare. Bicycles are also used for recreation and fitness as a tool.

Research has shown that cycling is one of the most effective forms of exercise has health benefits that have been assigned. Those who are unable to organize a proper training program, their shape can offset the losses from keeping a horseCycling. This not only helps to strengthen the muscles of the legs, but also serves the purpose of cardio-aerobics. This explains why there are cycling equipment in fitness centers around the world.

With the bike instead of another car, not only has health benefits, but also offers many financial benefits. With gas prices on the rise in fuel every day, economic, and less expensive alternative fuel vehicles is the bicycle. There are no costs for fuel inBicycle for short distances and one of the most sought-after vehicles are used. In addition to operating costs, the costs of owning a motorcycle at a fraction of the cost of ownership of motor vehicles with fuel.

In addition to economic benefits and health that the person has a bicycle, which are other advantages, which are useful to society in general, very useful. Like any other fuel used bicycles are of ecologicalVehicle. No negative separation of bicycles because they do not emit toxic substances into the environment. Bicycles can lead a green revolution in society and to eliminate health problems too.

Travel of the vehicle, however, cycling is not possible if you can win over large distances, is inevitable in such circumstances the use of fuel. However, looking at the enormous benefits of cycling, we used to see him as often as possible.

Stamina makes cheap recumbent bikes are very popular. Its charm lies in an attractive combination of price, construction and the list of features. However, buying a cheap piece of fitness equipment that will be some negative points. Here are some points in the basic models of society.

The resistance to horizontal magnetic resistance (15-4600A) sells for about $ 200 and is the cheapest model. For $ 200, which seems a good value for money, but ifLooks really wonder if this device offers a decent cardiovascular workout. To begin, although there are magnetic resistance, there are only 8 levels and you must manually change the resistance of a button. This may not be a critical design flaw, the lack of a meter pulse rate is integrated. In the best education you really need this feature and do not receive 15-4600A, is one of the main negative points. Finally, the construction is notBasic and a bit 'weak. This machine has a low rating 1-5

For a simple increase of $ 30, resistance Silent Magnetic Resistance Bike (15-4800A) is a much better buy. Its design and construction is better than 15-4600A. There are 6 preset programs and with this model, you get grip pulse sensor. The resistance is still only comes with 8 levels and must be adjusted manually, with a command, but that's what you expect at this price. For price, build andFeature that is not so bad and get a score of 3 out of 5

What follows is the EMR Conversion II recumbent bike / rower (15-9002), which will cost about $ 600. I like the idea of combining both bike and rowing machine, since both provide training in various parts of the body and for many is to buy two separate machines and use expensive and impractical. However 15-9002 falls short, a good tool. Although it is very easy to do, no program established thatBuild quality could be improved and the resistance is still only 8 levels and requires manual adjustment. E 'zero points and only 2 of 5

Resistance Conversion II recumbent bike / rower (15-9003) is the best option. The cost is about $ 800. 15-9003 Compared to best design and construction is very clear, and the screen is larger and more readable. But once again, no pre-set programs of training and yet there are only 8 stagesResistance. In the two-stroke bike / rower is the best. Worth the extra $ 200? Probably. Getting a value from 3 to 5

The most expensive model is the Elite Total Body Bike (15-9100). It sells for a not cheap, the price of $ 900. I am disappointed with this machine. Although I like the idea of "Pedal" handlebars of the machine is missing many features. E 'equipped with sensors taking the console so that the data regular feedback, but it lacks many of youYou must wait for a machine at this price. You have created the programs, resistance levels are still only 8 and still a manual! Compare this with the Tunturi E60R recumbent bike, which sells for $ 1000. Tunturi is one of the richest features of the console is available, 8 of motivation to perform scalable workout profiles and 8 user profiles, individual fitness goals, electronically controlled brake produces a wide effort range and enables the configuration of the procedureslightly modified during the workout – no manual adjustment, and comes with a guarantee of quality. The Tunturi Ride Just because all the important points. This bike condition is far from satisfactory and that the score of 1 to 5

Stamina recumbent bike is cheap, but in reality only the first or casual users. Those who have already received a bicycle or a serious threat, a good workout would be better to look at other brands.