For Immediate Release
iBert
Safe-T-Seat Now Available at 37 REI Stores Nationwide
Customer
demand for the safe-T-seat on REI.com pulls it into
REI
retail locations across the country
RIVERTON, Utah – Aug.
25, 2009 –
After a successful three month soft launch on REI.com, iBert Inc.’s front-mounted bicycle
safe-T-seat is now available at 37 of Recreational Equipment Inc.’s (REI) more
than 120 stores, nationwide.
“REI
has seen noticeable demand for the safe-T-seat online and in stores,” said
Kelly Eissinger, president of iBert and developer of the safe-T-seat.
“Customers consistently go into REI retail locations specifically asking for
the safe-T-seat, and now it will be available to many of them at their local
REI store.”
Back
in May, an REI sales rep, impressed with the design and functionally of the
iBert safe-T-seat, arranged for the product to be carried on the REI Web site. After
selling more than 100 seats in 30 days, the iBert safe-T-seat is still available
to purchase online at REI.com
and now at the following REI retail locations:
- Albuquerque, N.M.
- Anchorage, Ala.
- Atlanta, Ga.
- Austin, Texas
- Bailey’s Crossroads, Va.
- Bedford, Penn. (Mail Order)
- Berkeley, Calif.
- Bloomington, Minn.
- Brentwood, Tenn.
- College Park, Md.
- Concord, Calif.
- Dallas, Texas
- Denver, Colo.
- Englewood, Colo.
- Houston, Texas
- Lincoln Park, Ill.
- Marlton, N.J.
- Mountain View, Calif.
- Northville, Mich.
- Paradise Valley, Ariz.
- Perimeter, Ga.
- Portland, Ore.
- Reading, Mass.
- Redmond, Wash
- Sacramento, Calif.
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- San Carlos, Calif.
- San Diego, Calif.
- San Francisco, Calif.
- Santa Monica, Calif.
- Saratoga, Calif.
- Seattle, Wash.
- Spokane, Wash.
- Sumner, Wash. (Mail Order)
- Rockville, Md.
- Round Rock, Texas
- Tualatin, Ore.
For
individual REI store information, hours and addresses please see the REI Store Directory.
The
iBert safe-T-seat is a front-mounted bicycle seat that places the child between
the adult rider and the handlebars, giving parents improved control over both
the child and the bicycle. The bright green safe-T-seat uses an easy-to-use
attach/detach system that fits most bikes currently on the market.
The
manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the iBert safe-T-seat is $94.95 (US).
Those interested in finding more information about the safe-T-seat, please
visit www.ibertinc.com.
About iBert Inc.
Established
in 2006, iBert offers the innovative safe-T-seat child bicycle seat. The
safe-T-seat is a front-mounted bicycle seat that places the child between the
adult rider and the handlebars giving parents improved control over both the
child and the bicycle. For more information about iBert and the safe-T-seat
visit www.ibertinc.com or call
801.440.4024.
The
iBert safe-T-seat has been reviewed and featured in a growing list of online
publications including Associated Content, BikeForums.net, Seattle
Post-Intelligencer and GearJunkie.com, among others.
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Media Contacts
Chip
Smith, SOAR Communications, 801.523.3730, 801.597.7515 (cell), csmith@soarcomm.com, or
Maura
Lansford, SOAR Communications, 801.523.3730, 817.929.8123(cell), mlansford@soarcomm.com




