| Sci-Con may sound like the name of a big science | | | | professional cyclist to make sure they can predict any |
| convention, and chances are it is consistently | | | | future requirements these champions (and us hacks) |
| mispronounced here in the Americas, but what | | | | need. |
| Sci-Con means to us is secure transport. | | | | When it comes to travel bags, you can't rely on some |
| Sci-Con is based in Romano d'Ezzelino, at the feet of | | | | anonymous bag manufacturer. You need a company |
| Grappa Mountain just outside Vicenza - Veneto Italy; | | | | with reliability and strength in the market. You need a |
| which explains why they were in need of bags to | | | | bag that has science behind it, or all you will have are |
| transport their bikes when they were tired of riding up | | | | bent wheels and frustration. Sci-Conhas supplied |
| the same mountain all the time. Actually, Sci-Conwas | | | | sports bags, bike bags and saddle bags to over 200 |
| forged in 1980 from an idea and a passion for cycling | | | | teams of world class professional cyclists so you |
| as a lifestyle. It was Mr. Luciano Fantin who put in the | | | | know that they are reliable and will be around for a |
| blood, sweat and tears to turn this vision into a reality. | | | | very long time. |
| That factory in the mountains is more than just a | | | | That's right, Sci-Con services professional cycling |
| simple factory. It is a factory born from imagination, | | | | teams like Liquigas-Cannondale, Barloworld & |
| nourished with the beauty of Italian design, enhanced | | | | Navigators. For almost 30 years Sci-Con has supplied |
| by quality and will continue to build with the innovation | | | | over 150 Cycling teams with the finest in technical |
| and ingenuity. Still run by the Fantin family, Sci-Con is | | | | bags. Amongst those teams there have been fifteen |
| going strong bringing the world Transportation Bags, | | | | Tour de France winners, five world championships, five |
| Saddlebags, Sports Bags and all the great accessories | | | | Girod' Italian wins and dozens of "Classics". Not to |
| that go with those bags. | | | | mention, the Sci-Con Aero Comfort Plus Cycling Bag is |
| From the beginning, Sci-Con focused much of their | | | | the official bike bag of the Italian Cycling Federation. So, |
| attention on creating solutions for travelers. We travel | | | | if you needed an endorsement from those that know, |
| with our bikes,you travel with your bike. The problem | | | | don't take our word for it, take it from the ICF, or even |
| with traveling with your bike is the damage that can | | | | the United States Postal Service. Not only have |
| occur if it isn't well protected. The last thing you want is | | | | Sci-Con bags been tested and endorsed by some of |
| to arrive the day before the race and find your | | | | the greatest cycling teams in the world, they are also |
| handlebars or your wheels bent. That happens all too | | | | being used by the United States Postal Service. We're |
| frequently. | | | | not sure for what, but the United States Postal Service |
| Fortunately, we weary travelers have companies like | | | | is one of their biggest clients. And since Sci-Con |
| Sci-Con doing constant research and development to | | | | boasts "the largest and most complete range of |
| bring us sturdy bags to transport our beloved bikes. | | | | cycling bags and accessories to satisfy all the |
| Their research and development team benefits from | | | | requirements of its customers", we're sure whatever |
| the experience and the technical advice of | | | | the United States Postal Service is using, is reliable and |
| professional rider's across the world. They know what | | | | exactly what they need. |
| athletes need and keep an open dialogue with many | | | | Dynamic, flexible and innovative, that's their bag, baby! |