07/11/06
Bicycle Trade - Press Release消息稿
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Bicycle Trade - Press Release消息稿 |
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Pacific-Cycles Buys Swivel-Head folding bike technology from MAS-Design 太平洋自行車向MAS-Design買下Swivel-Head折疊車技術 Folding bikes using this technology will be added to Pacific Cycles' brands to be marketed alongside 'Reach' and 'CarryMe'. They will be available in 700c, 26” and 20” wheel sizes and will include the patented 3D, 4-bar link technology that allows bikes to fold, almost instantly, into compact, 'wheelable' packages. 太平洋自行車將在原有的Reach和Carryme自有品牌折疊車外，再加上利用Swivel-Head技術所開發的新系列車種。這個折疊技術可廣泛應用於700c、26”及20”的輪徑，加上專利的3D四連桿設計，可使得折疊在瞬間達成，且能用原有的輪子推行。 Pacific–Cycles are one of the most respected bicycle producers in Taiwan. They are widely acknowledged as being the most technically advanced developers of specialist bicycles, and are OEM manufacturers of several high end bicycles, including Astrix, Birdy, Banshee, Canfield, Greenspeed, ICE etc. 台灣的太平洋自行車是台灣最受推崇的自行車生公司，被公認為是業界特殊車種設計最先進的研發者，它們同時也製造許多OEM高階自行車，包括Astrix、Birdy、Banshee、Canfield、Greenspeed及ICE等。 Swivel-Head bikes received awards at the 2007 Taipei International cycle exhibition (TBEA awards), and IGUS 'Manus 2006' (Special Design Award). The technology enables all bikes and especially full sized bicycles, to fold into compact, portable sizes that previously only small wheeled bikes could achieve. 以Swivel-Head技術設計的車型榮獲了2007台北自行車展獎及IGUS ”Manus 2006”特別設計獎。此技術能讓自行車－尤其是全尺寸的車種在折疊後達到只有先前小型車才能達到的折疊尺寸。
Full sized wheels are chosen by most cyclists and are excellent for any off road use. However, small, portable size is necessary if a folding bike is used for commuting. Multi-modal commuting by folding bike is a rapidly growing market, especially in large urban areas. When folding bikes are used with other forms of transport (eg trains, buses, and cars) they are ideal to link several legs of a journey to become ‘door-to-door’ in minimal overall time. These bikes can be stored in-doors avoiding theft problems. 優良的越野能力，是大部分人會選擇全尺寸自行車的原因。然而若運用在通勤的用途時，小尺寸就顯出其必要性。多模式通勤模式的市場成長快速，尤其是在大型的都會區域中。當折疊車與其它交通模式(如火車、巴士和汽車)結合運用，可以讓旅程間連結得更完美。此外折疊車可放在室內防止被竊。
Swivel-Head technology was initially licensed by Ming Cycle. The rights were recently returned to MAS Design, allowing this new Partnership with Pacific–Cycles. Mark Sanders, MAS Design Managing Director comments “there has been huge response from end users keen to buy bikes with this folding technology, and although I am sorry these potential customers will have to to wait a little longer – they will benefit from Pacific-Cycles' superb engineering and quality. I am delighted to be working with George and Michael Lin, who are legendary for their innovations and have exciting plans for Swivel-Head technology, and bikes”. Swivel-Head折疊技術當初授權予永祺車業，最近歸還給MAS Design，進而與太平洋自行車結成新夥伴關係。Mark Sanders，MAS Design的總經理說：「已經有非常多的使用者想要購買有這種設計的折疊車，我對於這些朋友感到抱歉－你們只要再等一陣子，就可以看到由太平洋自行車一流的技術及品質所產生的心血結晶。我非常高興能和林正義董事長和林鳴皋總經理合作，他們許多的創新已成為業界的傳奇。對於Swivel-Head折疊技術我有許多令人振奮的計畫。」
Pacific–Cycles chairman, George Lin, Comments “Since first seeing the technology, I was impressed by its function. It allows us increase our own range of folding bicycles over the whole range of wheel sizes from the 8” CarryMe to 700c, to offer even more solutions to our customers”. 太平洋自行車董事長林正義說：「當第一眼看到這個技術，對它的功能我印象深刻。它使得我們的折疊車系列可以涵括從8”的Carryme到700c的各尺寸車種，給予我們的客人更多的解決方案」
網站：www.swivel-head.com
MAS Design Products Ltd. www.mas-design.com Specialises in developing structural and folding products in the industrial, medical and consumer sectors, as well as bicycles. It has created many innovative patented products, including Strida, X-Bike and One-Touch Can and Jar Openers. Contact: Mark Sanders, mark@mas-design.com MAS Design Products Ltd. www.mas-design.com 專精於應用在工業、醫療、消費性產品的結構及折疊設計。已經設計了許多創新的專利產品，包括Strida、X-Bike以及單鍵觸控開罐器。 聯絡人：Mark Sanders, mark@mas-design.com MAS Design Products Ltd. www.mas-design.com
Pacific-Cycles, Inc. www.pacific-cycles.com Are committed to creating exciting bicycles. Over 25 years they have made some of the most significant innovations in the industry. They offer a broad range of unique products, and work closely with customers. They have a strong team of designers/engineers who take on a wide range of product development projects. Contact: Max Yeh, max@pacific-cycles.com 太平洋自行車 www.pacific-cycles.com 使命為”創作令人興奮的自行車”。超過二十五年的研發經驗，成就出許多業界的重要創新設計。它們提供種類繁多的特殊設計產品，且和客戶的互動緊密。強大的設計/工程團隊承接許多種類的產品開發案。 聯絡人：葉斯偉 max@pacific-cycles.com
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