04/18/00
ConsumerREVIEW.com Announces Two New Web Communities For Cycling and Boating Enthusiasts
 
RoadbikeREVIEW.com and BoatingREVIEW.com Offer Unbiased Product Reviews, How-to Information, Classifieds and More

SANTA CLARA, CA April 18, 2000 - ConsumerREVIEW.com, the leading, trusted source for consumer product information on the Web, today announced the launch of two new vertical Web sites, RoadbikeREVIEW.com http://www.roadbikereview.com/ and BoatingREVIEW.com http://www.boatingreview.com/ . The biking and boating industries are $5.6 and $23 billion markets, yet very few online resources exist in these areas. These sites were created to fill that niche and provide passionate boaters and cyclists with communities to interact and research the products that interest them. With the addition of RoadbikeREVIEW.com and BoatingREVIEW.com, more than 20,000 new products are available for review by consumers on ConsumerREVIEW.com.
 
"There was a huge demand from our community members to add cycling and boating to the ConsumerREVIEW.com family of sites. Because of this demand, we've created the ultimate e-commerce resources for people that are passionate about these sports," said Max Mancini, CEO of ConsumerREVIEW.com . "RoadbikeREVIEW.com and BoatingREVIEW.com have unbiased product reviews, manufacturer information, buying tips and more, everything cyclists and boaters need to make smart purchases and enjoy their sports."
 
RoadbikeREVIEW.com, a Web site developed specifically for cyclists, will draw on the strengths and momentum of its sister site, MtbREVIEW.com, the leading product review Web site for mountain bikers. Visitors to RoadbikeREVIEW.com can read and contribute reviews for many different types of road bikes such as cruisers, cyclocross, tandem, touring and triathlon. Popular road bike brands featured on RoadbikeREVIEW.com include Bianchi, Specialized and Trek. Hundreds of biking components like brakes, handlebars, cranksets and tires from well-known brands such as Campagnolo, Shimano and Mavic can also be reviewed on the site. In addition to product reviews and ratings, RoadbikeREVIEW.com includes the following areas where cyclists can interact and find information on their favorite hobby:
 
Photo Gallery - Browse the gallery for pictures of favorite bikes
Tech 101 - Get tips on purchasing a bike and riding etiquette
Directory - Find links to bike and frame manufacturers, component manufacturers and Web retailers
Classifieds - Buy or sell road bike gear and post it for free.
Message Boards - Participate in ongoing discussions and even organize trips among fellow cyclists
Races and Events - Read news and information on the latest road bike races and events worldwide
BoatingREVIEW.com was launched to appeal to sailing and boating enthusiasts worldwide. The site provides access to thousands of unbiased product reviews and is a forum for communication between all levels of sailors and boaters. Visitors to BoatingREVIEW.com can read and contribute reviews of sailboats and powerboats from top manufacturers such as Baja, Catalina Yachts, MasterCraft and Pacific Seacraft. The site also includes reviews of electronics, maintenance, plumbing and apparel products. The BoatingREVIEW.com community includes a number of other features for sailing and boating enthusiasts:
 
Marine Forecast - Check the marine and weather conditions of locations around the world
Classifieds - Post free ads to sell gear and boats or find crew and instructors
Bulletin Board - Interact with other passionate sailors and boaters to exchange advice on equipment and favorite destinations
Directory - Find contact information for more than 2,000 boating companies

About ConsumerREVIEW.com
Founded in 1998, ConsumerREVIEW.com is the leading producer of quality consumer-generated reviews on the Internet. ConsumerREVIEW.com develops and manages Web communities around common product interests to meet the needs of consumers researching purchases on the Web. The company's review content is available to millions of consumers through partnerships with sites such as Yahoo!, AltaVista, MountainZone.com and PlanetOutdoors.com. The company is focused on creating an online environment that fosters communication, community spirit and quality product reviews. ConsumerREVIEW.com is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.