08.24.07 - 11:32am
Whoo, hoo! The Shark has made the hallowed pages of Playboy magazine. September issue, page 34, in the Mantracks section.
This adventure started when John and I went to the Chicago offices and photo studio of Playboy for a photo shoot with the Shark in February. Pretty amazing to see the photo studio where nearly every photo in Playboy is shot. From products to models, Playboy still does all their own image making. Sweet!
We had to park a few blocks from the building that houses the Playboy offices and it was a reasonably warm day for February like 32 degrees or so. We got quite a few looks from folks rushing around the Chicago lake front and even more when we went in the front door of the building. I was tempted to ride down the halls but discretion got the better of me.
When we arrived at the palatial, top-floor suites of the Playboy offices we were taken to the studios and spent the next couple of hours watching as a couple of Playboy staff photographers set up the large softbox and 6 flash heads that would illuminate our beautiful Shark.
When the moment came for the actual snapping of the photos George Georgiou, legendary Playboy Photographer, did the honors. Thanks, George, the Shark looks great!
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08.09.07 - 12:34pm
Well, I knew I took some photos at the 2006 edition of Interbike where Schlick Cycles shared a booth with Waterford Precision Cycles, the builder of our first batch of Sharks and, by cracky, I found them!
Our booth was right next to the fine folks from Raxter and we had the opportunity to test the fit of the Shark on their hitch mount rack and it fits great so if you need a rear carrier for your Shark be sure to check the Raxter out.
In the photo above we have the Shark sharing with Raxter
with a traditional road bike and getting along fine!
The photo above shows a pair of Sharks on the Raxter. Nice Fit!
Head Shark, John Schlick gets in a morning ride in Vegas during Interbike.
The folks from Schlick Cycles will again be attending Interbike in 2007 looking for accessories and apparel to make your Shark experience even better. Look for a report when we return in late September.
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08.03.07 - 12:30pm
This group is for owners and fans of Schlick Cycles Shark bicycle. If you own a Shark we’d love to see photos of you and your ride. Just join Flickr if you are not already a member and post away. If you are already a member I’ll bet you know what to do!
The Schlick Shark Flickr Group address is:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/schlick-shark/
If, for some chance, you don’t want to, or can’t join Flickr, send us your pix and we’ll get them posted!
Show off your Shark!
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10.09.06 - 02:52am
Roy Wallack: Gear
Laid-Back on Two Wheels
LATimes, October 9, 2006
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Benno Baenziger ought to be blushing. In two years’ time, the Townie bicycle he designed turned his Vista, Calif.-based Electra Bicycle Co. - the little beach cruiser company he co-founded 14 years ago - into an industry player and the bike was copied by several major brands.
With their chopper-like frames that lower the seat, push the cranks forward and raise the handlebars, the Townie and its ilk eliminate the fear of falling and the back, neck and hand discomfort that can come with conventional bikes’ lean-forward position. The result: Riders can place their feet on the ground while seated and ride with a comfy heads-up, straight-back position on wide, cushy seats. These so-called flat-foot bikes aren’t the greatest hill climbers - it’s hard to stand up out of the saddle - but they are comfy for all-day riding, will usually accommodate everyone from preteens to 6-footers and come with a wide-screen, picture-window view of the world that other bikes can’t touch. Read the rest of this entry »
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06.08.06 - 02:51am
Schlick Cycles is proud to have been a finalist in the 2006 Wisconsin Governor’s Buisness Plan Contest. As one of only 27 new Wisconsin businesses selected for the honor, inventor and business owner John Schlick says the process was “a fantastic experience for any entrepreneur.”
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06.05.06 - 02:46am
This business plan is road-ready
Bicycle designer targets niche market
By RICK ROMELL
rromell@journalsentinel.com
Posted: June 5, 2006 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
For years, self-described tinkerer John Schlick has scribbled sketches and jotted down ideas in thick spiral notebooks.
He’s filled three of them, often writing just before going to sleep or even after. His wife, Cheryl, has bought lighted pens for him so he can write in the dark.
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