This past week at the Interbike convention in Las Vegas I had the chance to briefly talk with Michael Ehrenreich, MD, Chief Executive Officer of SOMA Cycle, Inc, a.k.a. Zigo! I’m excited to say Zigo has a phenomenal product line backed up by an innovative and dynamic team of engineers and designers.

If you haven’t already heard of Zigo it’s okay I hadn’t until recently as well but don’t let that fool you, Zigo is definitely making a name for itself and most certainly poised to be a household name soon enough.

Let’s talk about the product. I’m sure you’ve seen several different push and pull strollers out and about in your local community but I can guarantee you you’ve never seen anything like Zigo Leader X2 Carrier Bicycle (available now) or the Zigo Leader X1 Carrier Bicycle, coming Spring 2010.

The Zigo systems are far superior to other manufactures products, I’ll highlight some of many new and innovative features that give the Zigo award winning cycling/stroller systems the chance to win your confidence and loyalty.

• Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle System can operate as a 3-wheel carrier bicycle, stroller, jogger, bicycle, or conventional bicycle trailer, converting among these modes in under 30 seconds using patent-pending LeaderLink technology.
• The forward positioned ChildPod allows for constant visual contact with your children. None of the anxiety of a tow behind trailer.
• Children are a lot more stimulated riding up front than being towed behind staring at the bike or Mom’s behind.
• No need to give up active lifestyle once children come. Use the Zigo Leader and integrate your kids into your outdoor lifestyle.
• One product for biking, walking, and jogging.
• Reduces carbon emissions dramatically. Most carbon emissions are from short trips by suburban parents. But once you have kids, biking becomes more difficult. The Zigo Leader replaces short car trips for school, play dates and shopping.
• New for this season, 7 gear Shimano hubs.
• Meets all relevant ASTM standards and CPSC requirements.

For more on the Zigo brand and family of products please visit www.myzigo.com and tell’em Women’s Cycling Magazine sent ya!