David Kennedy Thompson

Copyright David Thompson 2006

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Gear West Bike and Triathlon has been serving the "tri-geek" and "roadie" community for over 13 years. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to serve you and your needs! Feel free to stop in, or shop online.  Gear West has also proudly supported me through a work sponsorship program, providing him a steady income, equipment, and travel budget.

CycleOps, manufacture of Power Tap, is David choice to “train with power.”  Power Tap produces power-measuring devices that are on the leading edge or affordability and accuracy in the world of cycling.   David has used Power Tap throughout it’s evolution, from the original Standard model to the new Wireless hub and computer.

Continental still produces their racing tires in Germany, not overseas. The quality of these tires come from a hands on manufacturing process and top class materials, together with unsurpassed knowledge.  Continental Competition tubular tires are the way to go.

Power Bar has been an innovator in the world of sports nutrition.  Raspberry Cream Power Gel, Power Bar Endurance & Recovery drink, and Power Bar Harvest are amongst my favorite nutritional products.

Litespeed is still the only company in the world able to make bikes of 6al/4v titanium and shape the tubes to optimize the ride. All of Litespeed titanium bikes are made in America of the best quality American drawn titanium and welded in Tennessee.  I plan on setting more record on this Litespeed this season.

Zipp has been producing the world’s fastest wheels since 1991. Their expertise in carbon came from the Indy racecar industry, and has set the bar in the sport of cycling  I’ve ridden almost everything in the Zipp arsenal and am excited to ride any Zipp wheel.

 

Speedo has been my choice for race and swim training apparel and goggles since I started racing triathlon.  Speedo has been on the leading edge of research and development of  the best technical gear in the sport, which is why I’m a fan.

Sram and Zipp merged in the fall of 2007 to form a super company.  Sram’s great component lines and distribution are now combined with Zipp’s carbon expertise.  I’ve chosen to equip my bikes with Sram’s superior line of road components: Rival, Force, and Red.

Leading 2007 Life Time Fitness Triathlon 27.9 mph

Escape from Alcatraz fastest bike split 2006 & 2007

Wind Tunnel Testing at MIT on my Litespeed Saber