| January - Jango jauntily rolls into Independent Bike | | | | enjoyment. Everything is possible from a minimalist |
| Stores. | | | | sporty fitness bike to a fully equipped travel bike |
| The new year and in comes a new approach | | | | with trailer. Functional, elegant and simple. |
| to biking. Jango, meaning "change and go" features a | | | | Models to be available in January include the Jango 7.0 |
| line of multi-application bicycles, jauntily rolls into | | | | women’s edition in white and Jango 7.1 |
| independent bike stores this January. Designed by | | | | men’s edition in silver. Prior to this 2009 release, |
| bike innovator Topeak, Jango blends a totally | | | | Topeak won the IF Eurobike Award Gold for Jango |
| integrated approach to maximize comfort, safety, | | | | Bikes. Manufacturers suggest retail pricing (MSRP) |
| utility, fitness, recreation and ecological benefits. | | | | for each Jango models is $1,500. |
| Initially there are two models to cover a | | | | “You want to shoot into town and pick up |
| variety of cycling styles, Jango is intended for every | | | | a bottle of wine and a loaf of artisan bread, just add |
| day use. Jango frames feature user-friendly "ports" | | | | a basket to the front and head out,” notes Neal |
| for attachment and removal of dedicated Jango | | | | Todrys, President of Topeak and Jango. He added, |
| racks, bags and other accessories allowing the user | | | | “Or you can quickly slide off the basket and |
| to quickly shift from shopping or commuting to | | | | other attachments and enjoy a quick ride after work. |
| recreation. Saddles, stems, grips, pedals and frame | | | | Perhaps you are more ambitious and are heading out |
| geometry are designed for maximum comfort and | | | | for a weekend tour – Jango even offers a sleek |
| adjustability while integrated lights, locks and security | | | | trailer for extra gear.” |
| features increase safety and security. | | | | Todry’s underscored, “Jango is intended to |
| Jango is simple to use and understand - no | | | | be stylish and catch the eye of your neighbors and |
| complicated technical knowledge required. The | | | | co-workers. At the same time, Jango is flexible to |
| innovative modular system guarantees your | | | | meet your biking mood and your next adventure. |