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EBay Verification Partners

To counteract a growing trend in counterfeit goods for sale on the web and illegitimate sellers, we are going to provide an authorized authentication resource.

Our Official EBay identity is prolite and you can find a link here from our AboutME page.

If you are one of our partners, please contact us at  to be listed here as an Authorized Pro-Lite Ebay Vendor. If you are an EBay customer and you are considering buying from a vendor, but it is not listed here, please DO NOT email us. We will not respond to people asking things like "Is this vendor legit?".

What you CAN do is ask the EBay vendor to contact us directly and request to be listed here.

We are not responsible for second hand goods sold from private users on EBay. We do NOT authorize private vendors. This page is for companies ONLY.

Authorized vendors:

Deon Attard - Authorized distributor through PRO-LITE OZ. Sells complete Pro-Lite line through Ebay and through his website.

BrinZU - BrinZU is a special outlet for overstock and NOS items. Sells exclusively through this ID on Ebay. You can also find their product on their web store BrinVo  (Previously Cycling Pro Store)

Known vendors of counterfeit or unsuitable goods:

 

For your own safety, do NOT under any circumstance purchase from these vendors. They are *NOT* employees or distributors for Pro-Lite.

Dave Hinde. aka no1bikebits, aka fastpartsforbikes, aka.....  <- known for claiming to be an authorized dealer/distributor of Pro-Lite and numerous different types of deception, especially on Ebay. He is widely known as a crooked vendor and a quick Google search will find many, many reports by duped buyers. Known to be manufacturing counterfeit goods in China that look very similar to our wheels. Those wheels are NOT made to Pro-Lite standards and cannot offer true Pro-Lite quality and safety.

TinyURL for this page: http://tinyurl.com/PRO-Lite-EBay-Vendors

2009 Reflections - Pro-Lite

2009 is coming to an end and what a great year it has been! Steve thoroughly enjoyed the privelege of working with the many contributors to the hugely successful TaiChung Bike Week 2009 like Katerina Rejchrtova from WTB, Anna Wang and the Mayor of TaiChung, Dr. Jason Hu. On the tech side of things, we finalized long expected designs,  from the wind-tunnel designed Menaggio and Modena to the amazingly sexy Rome wheel.

Exciting milestones in 2009:

  • Menaggio and Modena released
  • Rome 5-spoke Carbon wheel released
  • Galileo updated
  • A start has been made on a new Pro cycling clothing line
  • Working with another high-end carbon specialist in Europe
  • Groundwork laid for Global Service Program 
  • New monthly newsletter began in August
  • New recurring feature - PRO Interviews
  • Our first Photo Contest was a success!

And indeed, there were many others that made 2009 an extraordinary year. We hope you all enjoy the ride with us as we move into 2010 pedaling away in 'the big ring'.

Things to watch for in 2010:

  • Increased availability of product as never before
  • More high end products being reviewed in serious publications
  • Redesign of our website
  • New clothing will come available
  • More opportunities for us to give back to our customers with contests

And of course...

  • More of the same no-nonsense, quality-first, performance oriented product that makes you want to ride your bike every day!

All the best to everyone for 2010!

Pro Interviews - Michael Waldau

In the course of our Photo Contest, we were able to get into contact with some of our riders. Some of whom were able to win, some of whom, while not winning a prize, certainly caught our attention. We hope to put some attention on these riders and bring their story to the public.

First up, we start at the top. Our contest winner, Michael Waldau.

It turns out that he's not a pro rider with a long history of podium finishes. He's relatively new to the sport. But that by no means makes him any less serious, as you can see in his winning shot. And he has indeed shown that he can get himself onto the podium now and again.

So we put together a few questions and put together another installment of PRO Interviews. Enjoy.

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PL: Hi and thanks for your time in answering some questions for us. Could you start us off by telling us a bit about yourself?

MW: My name is Michael Waldau, I am old enough to remember where I was when JFK was shot, but young enough to kick most 30-year olds’ behinds at local running races and triathlons. I used to work in various oilfield industries in Houston, but now I am working on publishing a book on nutrition, diet, fuel for performance & optimal health, and a healthy lifestyle. Stay tuned.

PL: Do you belong to any teams?

MW: HARRA (Houston Area running club); Lone Star Multisport Club; HBC (Houston Bicycle Club)

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MW: Triathlons first and foremost, from sprints to Ironman-distance events. Just competed at Kona again, for the third time. 22nd out of 57 in A.G. – not bad for a late starter without any athletic background.

Love duathlons too, and my real strong point is running  – I race in anything from 5K to 10K, 21K, 25K, 30K, and I have 6 sub-3 marathons under my belt.

PL: How long have you been racing?
 

MW: Since 1988. Still feels like a “new thing”, which led to a “new me”.
 

PL: What got you interested in racing?

MW: I was re-habbing from arthroscopic knee surgery in 1987 when I heard about this strange concept of doing 3 sports in a row, all on the same day, without stopping. WOW – could I do something like that? Hmmm …. I hadn’t run seriously at that point, but, I mean, how hard can it be? I have been cycling with HBC for a few months so I felt like Eddy Merckx already. The swim: well I knew how to do the breaststroke ….. so I started to train, and life has never been the same again.

PL: What kind of riding do you do for fun?
 

MW: Racing is the most fun! Adrenaline City – can’t beat it. Group rides can be a lot of fun, but quite often they turn into hammerfests and all I can remember seeing is the wheel in front of me.
 

PL: That is one great looking bike you have there. Could you tell us about your equipment setup?
 

MW: My newest toy is a 2008 CEEPO Stinger, all aero decked out, and shod with mean-looking PRO-LITE Vicenza wheels. Looks FAST standing still. A lot of non-athletes have remarked spontaneously what a good-looking rig it is. 
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PL: What do you think of those wheels?
 

MW: Those deep-dish PRO-LITE wheels just LOOK fast! Plus they probably ARE fast too, and sometimes I even FEEL fast in certain wind conditions. Let’s put it this way: I know the PRO-LITE wheels save me at least a second per mile – probably a lot more. Without that second per mile (let’s assume for a moment that’s exactly what it is) my finish time at Kona would have been 12:00:32. I call that a heart-breaker. With the PRO-LITE wheels my real finish time was 11:58:40. I call that “mission accomplished”.
 

PL: How do they perform for you?
 

MW: Incredible value for money. I see people spend TWICE that much on similar or less-aero wheels – not smart. And I love passing those guys …. J
 

PL: Where can we read more about you and your team? 
 

MW: I have lived in Houston for 25 years, but I loved Kuala Lumpur when we lived there for a year (March of ’08 until April of ’09). Bought the best souvenir there - my CEEPO and PRO-LITE wheels (Singapore actually). Super-friendly, welcoming people. Loved riding with PCC bike club in KL, and TTH (Team Tri Hard). “Bike Boutique” and “I.M. Cyclist” were my favorite shops there. Miss the food terribly.

Pro-Lite PHOTO CONTEST - WINNERS!

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Wow, was it ever tough to choose! We went over these photos carefully again and and again and came up with a list of photos that we could call Winners.

We had loads of photos, ranging from the gripping to the nostalgic, from the visually stunning to the serene. And even a few whimsical shots in there too.

 A HUGE thanks goes out to all who participated and congratulations to those who won some goodies. Please bear with me as I prepare some samples of the winning entries. They will be put up probably later this afternoon on this page.

 

1st. Triwaldus:

IronMan China Bike

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A gripping and powerful shot that captures the essence of endurance.

 

2nd. Mark Croonen:

World Master Games 2009

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Masterful indeed. A fantastic pic and a great mood.

3rd. Xavier Molina:

Bank

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Intense concentration and focus come make for a shot that leaves a lasting impression.

Honorable Mentions: (Prize pack)

Adriano Visioli: Move

A nostalgic shot flavored by the salt smell of the sea and the cool dusk breezes that are so sweet in a long distance endurance event. 

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Brett Smart: Cats Racing 5

A great capture of a moment relished by any racer - passing on the outside.

Runners Up: (in alphabetical order) (Prize Pack)

Andrew Johnston:
GeeLong 2009

Esa Fawsal Salleh:
Pro-Lite

Ian Sim:
For the Win 

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There were many other shots that we wish we could share with everyone, but space does not permit.

The results of our random draw in no particular order:

Edward Mallett Image

Lance Purdon Image

Logan Whitelaw Image

 

 

 

 

 

Pedro Juarez Image

Sean Neely Image

Bike Week MAPS

Click for full sizeFor all who will be attending Bike Week, we want to make sure you have a map or two so you know where things are.

We have two maps for you. One is for TaiChung City, showing the relationship of where the major hotels are and the other is for DaKeng. Follow the blue road called TaiYuan Rd to go between TaiChung and DaKeng.

Once in DaKeng, there are several routes that you can take to tour the natural side of the city. On the roads, each route will be clearly marked thanks to the traffic department. Click for full size

Each route leads back to the 7-11 marked on the maps in DaKeng.

From there, you can follow the signs back to Taichung Port Rd.

If you are planning to attend, please feel free to share this info with others.
For those who are GPS equipped, you may want the GPS coordinates of the starting point for the rides. They are: 24.161453,120.733561
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