Good guys ride white. At this week’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas Safariland announced the release of a new Safariland/Kona Patrol Bike (29er) available in a bright high-gloss white finish to provide increased visibility for those in public safety and industrial markets. The original 29er patrol bike was released last year and has been a hit with law enforcement. Made of Kona Race Light 7005 aluminum, it features a 30-speed Shimano drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes and tapered oversized headtube for increased stability and durability.
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Safariland Kona Patrol Bikes to Roll at RNC
While the weather might not be agreeable next week in Tampa, Monday marks the beginning of the four day Republican National Convention and the Tampa Police Department will be relying on bicycles to help officers keep the peace. The department purchased 200 Safariland/Kona Patrol Bikes, which have been engineered from the ground up with specific features to meet the rigorous demands of bike patrol officers.
As we noted previously this premium patrol bike for law enforcement and security markets is the result of a partnership between Safariland and Kona USA. Continue reading Safariland Kona Patrol Bikes to Roll at RNC
Sunday Q&A: Safariland Bike Team Trainer Troy Gielish Talks Patrol Bike
What the pros racers ride in mountain bike races is often unlike any bicycle most consumers will ride. But another type of pro rides a very serious bike – namely the patrol officer. This year Safariland and Kona introduced a Patrol Bike 29er for bicycle patrol officers. It was unveiled earlier this year at SHOT Show in January, and officially introduced at the International Police Mountain Bike Show Association Conference in May.
Troy Gielish, Safariland Bike Team Trainer and LE officer tells us what’s special about this bike. Continue reading Sunday Q&A: Safariland Bike Team Trainer Troy Gielish Talks Patrol Bike
Bike Patrol Gets Serious Ride
Police officers aren’t just coffee and donuts, and many communities have put patrol officers on bicycles. While it would seem that a fast road bike would be the way to go, police officers need a tough bikes for the mean streets. At last week’s International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) Conference Safariland introduced its newest bicycle for the police. And like many dirt riders, they’ve gone to the 29-inch wheels.
Safariland has teamed with Kona USA, one of the world’s leading all-terrain bicycle manufacturers, to develop the flagship product in the line, the Safariland/Kona Patrol Bike 29er. This new bike is built from the ground up as the premium patrol bike for law enforcement and security markets, and utilizes some of the most technologically advanced components in the industry. Continue reading Bike Patrol Gets Serious Ride