CLB GO! Newsletter No 1, April 1989 — Braking Systems, New Products 89-90, the Omega Brake, New Shapes and the New Levers

The first number of “GO!”, the news sheet that CLB (Angénieux C.L.B of Saint-Étienne) sent its customers in April 1989: an interview on braking systems, the new products for 1989-90 and the Top Line brakes.

— Page 1 (front cover) —
CLB
GO !
With all the changes taking place at CLB, we felt it to be important that you, our customers were kept informed of our plans and developments.
CLB “GO !” brings you news and information from behind the scene, from our technical experts and of course from our professional riders. It also provides a platform for observation and criticism from CLB customers, old and new, retailers and wholesalers, manufacturers and consumers.
We look forward to hearing from you !
NEW IDEAS
The concept of “Braking Systems”
Pierre DUBRUC, Commercial Manager at ANGENIEUX CLB explains why it is so important.
NEW SHAPES
New lever, new shape… and technical improvements !
Months of effort for that so important Competitive Edge !
NEW RANGE
The OMEGA has a real “Together Feel”
NEW PRODUCTS
Developments at CLB
NEW LANGUAGE
Action rather than words !
angénieux C.L.B
Z.I. DE LA CHAUVETIERE / 12, RUE E. MARTEL
42030 SAINT-ETIENNE CEDEX 2 / FRANCE
TEL. (33) 77 57 17 90 / TELEX ANGX CLB 300730 F
FAX (33) 77 57 13 76
N°1
APRIL 89

[The front page of the CLB “GO !” newsletter No 1 with an introduction and a list of five news items, beside a large black and white photograph of a racing cyclist in a team jersey and cap gripping the brake levers. Horizontal fold creases cross the sheet.]

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GO !
NEW IDEAS
“Braking Systems”
Interview with Pierre DUBRUC, CLB Commercial Manager
It’s true, we attach great importance to the concept of “Braking System” and a determination to ensure that riders understand the idea: a “Braking Group”
Our new “TOPLINE” and “OMEGA” systems have been specially designed to ensure greater efficiency from all the components, so that calipers, levers and cables are working together to give you “Stopping Power”.
And all this is achieved without sacrificing good looks ! CLB engineers also ensure that our brakes blend sympathetically with the aesthetics of the bicycles that they are designed for.
What do CLB offer that other brake manufacturers don’t ?
There are many advantages with TOP LINE as Professional Riders will readily tell you.
SYSTEME ‘TOP’ LINE
Callouts: A B C
All are agreed on the efficiency and performance of our braking systems.
And you can get the spares ! A full after-sales service is provided with components always in stock.
And your aims in the near future ?
We are working ceaselessly to improve the security and safety of cyclists, so far example, we are offering a new brake pad, the EXTREM, specially designed for efficient braking in wet weather.
We have also asked design specialists to look at the needs of different people. We’re not all the same height and shape and weight after all, so we need products to meet the requirements across a wide spectrum…
NEW PRODUCTS
89-90
The great years from the CLB stable
• “ELITE” system
chosen by and ridden by professionals (Z-Peugeot, Jeannie Longo, etc…).
• “OMEGA” system
Now available in an attractive attache case with inside pulling lever.
• “EXTREM” all weather brake pads
The solution for safe-stopping in the wet. Available on Elite and Omega.
• “ATB”
New developments on the way !
• Brakes for children
CLB, the 1st manufacturer to offer, at last, efficient brakes designed specifically for children.
• Non-compressible outer-cable
NEW RANGE
The “OMEGA” is “Together”
In addition to its indisputably up-to-date aesthetics, the OMEGA has the technical characteristics which are so successful on CLB top range models i.e. :
• the hollow pin the simplified fitting and adjustment
• the SBS device (Synchronised Braking System) which produces superbly balanced braking.
Choice of colour for customising the bike : silver, white, black, charcoal grey…
NEW:
Available in 2 reaches :
OMEGA R : 43/57
OMEGA T : 53/72
NEW SHAPES
Full marks for Looks ! But we mustn’t forget performance and efficiency
Beware !
The new CLB levers are so good-looking that they will blind you to alternatives !
Fitting ? So, so easy !
Callouts: 14 15
No comments for looks, but what about technic ?
• internal pulling cables with lateral issue for concealed outer cables
• integrated spring in the lever
• ergonomically designed hand rests (right and left)
• direct access to the fixing pin
and CLB has still more news for you !
NEW LANGUAGE
Action rather than words !!
During our forthcoming issues, we will give you the maximum of technical information. No long (and dull) reams of words but positive and useful things… test results, diagrams, graphs…
And do not forget, this newspaper is yours. So don’t hesitate to contact us with comments, observations and suggestions.
Pleases call us at :
77 57 17 90

[The inside spread of the CLB “GO !” newsletter with an interview with Pierre Dubruc about braking systems, a Top Line lever and caliper diagram, the Omega brake, the new CLB lever and a list of 89-90 products, with photographs of the interviewee at a desk with a brake kit case. Horizontal fold creases cross the sheet.]