Tom and Veronica Carroll founded NiteRider in 1989 after asking why darkness should end an adventure. From early helmet-mounted lights, it expanded into cycling and outdoor lighting; its company page lists a Poway, California address.
Same category, HQ in USA
10100% is a motocross-rooted brand whose logo appeared on factory racing gear in the early 1980s. It makes moto and MTB goggles such as the ARMEGA, ARmatic and ACCURI 2 lines, plus gloves, sport and lifestyle sunglasses and snow goggles, for riders in motocross, downhill, BMX, cycling, running and other sports.
Specialist sports equipment
ABSmall-batch toolmaker machining distinctive precision tools for professional mechanics, including hanger gauges and team-issue workshop equipment. The company focuses on specialist chain, bottom-bracket, bearing and alignment tools aimed at mechanics who value tight tolerances and serviceability.
Professional bicycle workshop tools
CACamelBak was founded in 1989 and invented the hands-free hydration category. It designs water bottles, travel mugs, hydration packs, running vests and snow packs, tested in real conditions from elite competition to everyday use. It partners with organizations working toward a more inclusive and environmentally sustainable outdoors. CamelBak is a Revelyst brand, according to Revelyst's current brand page.
Specialist sports equipment
CACannondale is a bike brand founded in 1971 in a Connecticut workshop by founders who wanted to break cycling's conventions. It makes road, mountain, gravel, kids and electric bikes plus gear. Its riders include Richard Carapaz, and the company takes its name from the Cannondale train station near where it started. Cannondale is part of Pon.Bike, the bicycle business of Pon Holdings, which lists Cannondale in its current portfolio.
Specialist sports equipment
CHCyclist Steve Mathews developed the original Chamois Butt'r in a Kansas City garage in 1988 after uncomfortable miles on leather chamois. The family-run brand makes skin lubricants and anti-chafe products for riding and other endurance activity.
Anti-chafe creams for cyclists
CHChris King Precision Components is a bicycle component maker based in Portland, Oregon. Chris King founded it in 1976 to build high-quality bike parts in an environmentally responsible way.
Bicycle components
CRCrankbrothers designs pedals and other bike components by starting each product from a clean slate and testing with elite riders. Its range aims to improve the ride across disciplines, and the company lists its headquarters in San Clemente, California. Crankbrothers is part of Selle Royal Group, which lists it in its cycling-brand portfolio.
Bicycle pedals and components
DADakine was founded in Hawaii in 1979 by surfer Rob Kaplan and is now based in Hood River, Oregon. It makes backpacks, travel bags, accessories, outerwear and clothing for surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, mountain biking, skiing, windsurfing and kiteboarding. The brand started with surf leashes and went on to design early windsurfing harnesses and foot straps.
Bags, accessories and apparel for surf, snow and bike
