Press Release   September 23,, 2009

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Exhibits BIOBIKE™ Indoor Cycling Machine at Interbike

– Unique bicycle training system features Fallbrook’s NuVinci® technology and PowerCranks™ training aide   –

(Las Vegas, Nev., Sept. 23, 2009) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company, announced today it is featuring the BioBike ErgoPro indoor cycling machine at its booth (#4575) during the Interbike show in Las Vegas, Nev. September 23-25, 2009.

The BioBike ErgoPro is a next-generation ergometer that enables complete fit adjustment in real-time while measuring actual power individually for each leg. It is also the first training system of its kind without a flywheel. The BioBike enables serious athletes to accurately determine their correct riding posture and to train indoors on a system that closely mimics outdoor riding.

The BioBike duplicates all major riding styles: road, triathlon, time-trial, track, mountain-bike and touring. It optimizes results by allowing the athlete to adjust the device to their own individual measurements, and by gathering technical performance data both at the set-up stage and while exercising. The ability to pre-set and automatically re-set the device to each athlete's preferred position helps prevent common muscle or tendon injuries.

The ErgoPro also features PowerCranks technology. PowerCranks use a one-way clutch bearing in each crank arm that allows the crank to engage only when it is moving forward, so the cranks operate independently of one another. This forces the rider to lift through the upstroke without any assistance from the downstroke of the other pedal, and thus trains the rider to improve his/her pedal stroke, coordination and endurance.

“BioBike helps athletes maximize performance through real-time adjustments to meet their specific requirements,” said Andrew Loch, CEO of BioBike. “The NuVinci CVP plays a key role in this by keeping riders pedaling at optimum speed.”

“BioBike, PowerCranks and the NuVinci drivetrain are a great fit for athletes looking to gain a competitive edge,” said Alan M. Nordin, president of Fallbrook’s Bicycle Products Division. “This breakthrough product is another strong endorsement of NuVinci technology as an advanced, flexible bicycle drivetrain.”

“BioBike is poised to set the benchmark in performance testing equipment due to the ErgoPro’s unique features, which set it apart from the competition,” said Andrew L. Weber, director of sales and marketing of PowerCranks.

The NuVinci CVP uses a set of rotating and tilting balls positioned between the input and output components of a transmission. Tilting the balls changes their contact diameters and varies the speed ratio.

The NuVinci drivetrain is now featured on more than 40 bike models manufactured by over 20 of the world’s leading brands, including Avenue (Denmark), Batavus (The Netherlands), Cadillac (US), Ellsworth (US), Hercules (Germany), Raleigh (Germany) and Simpel (Switzerland).

Awards for the NuVinci CVP and CruiseController™ include the 2008 iF Design EUROBIKE Gold Award for component design, the prestigious R&D 100 Award as one of the year’s most technologically significant products and the Netherlands’ FietsVak Technology of the Year Award. The first NuVinci-equipped bicycles also won the Popular Science Best of What’s New (Grand Award, Recreation) and FietsVak Bike of the Year award.

About Fallbrook Technologies Inc.
Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook) is a technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for vehicles and equipment.  Fallbrook’s revolutionary NuVinci® continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology is applicable to virtually any machines that use a transmission such as bicycles, light electric vehicles, automobiles, agricultural equipment, and wind turbines, among others.  NuVinci technology offers companies the flexibility to design and produce next-generation products that are better tailored to their unique business, market and competitive requirements..
 
Fallbrook’s extensive portfolio of over 325 patents and patent applications worldwide has been recognized as the industry leader for the automotive and transportation industry segment.  Fallbrook’s vigorous research and development activities will continue to enhance the performance and capabilities of NuVinci technology.

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