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CloseTheGap ®
reinventing bike parts
Your safety and comfort,
our solutions
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TIME LINE
July August
2016 April 2017 March
September April
2015 2017 2017 2018 2018
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Kickstarter launch HideMyBell 2.0 Chris Froome HideMyBell Let there be light: Official supplier New stuff:
compatible shows his HMB mini is born and there was... Team Roompot- the fi-mount
Introduction at with all major on Instagram the mini light Nederlandse Loterij
Bike Motion trade bike computers adapter!
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CloseTheGap DNA
Mathijs Wagenaar, founder of CloseTheGap, has was founded, offering a range of cycling products
been riding bikes practically all his life. After his alongside the HideMyBell. All of the brand’s
racing career, Mathijs became an editor for the products are developed and offered to fulfil the
Dutch cycling magazine Fiets. In an attempt to company’s mission of making cycling safer, more
increase safety and mutual respect among cyclists fun and more comfortable.
and multi-use trail users he came up with the idea Professional riders like Froome and Team Jumbo-
of a bell that was so cool that people would want Visma use CloseTheGap products in training and
to have it. The HideMyBell computer mount bell racing. These champs have chosen for safety, style
concept was born. Three years later CloseTheGap and comfort. What will you choose?
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November Maart
2018 2019 2020
September April July 2020
2018 2019 2019 2021
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Introduction of HideMyBell CoverMyBack HideMyWaste Eurobike Award HideMYBell CoverMyBack2+ Team Jumbo-Visma
new brand name: insider Nominee raceday series Bike Motion Award partnership
CloseTheGap
CloseTheGap ®
reinventing bike parts
Cyclist driven development
To shorten the time from product idea to production we have rapid
prototyping in-house R&D. Computer modeling software and 3D
printing enable us to test every idea during the development phase:
from concept models to the first real world test models. Only
after extensive field testing and several rounds of comprehensive
reviews, do we decide if the new product meets our quality and
design standards. If so, we move on to the production phase.
Our production, quality control, and warehousing are situated in
Zwolle the Netherlands.
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Raceday S5 HideMyBell raceday series
� Designed for Garmin Edge 530/830 Team Jumbo-Visma
� Aerodynamic mount: The ultimate computer mount with tool free bell
stiff but just 6 mm thick removal for your race days. The surefire key to
� Optimized for Garmin safe and stylish training for the pro’s with its
Edge 530/830 size optional gopro accessory mount and bell. The
Jumbo-Visma
� Racing specific design: team is also using the HideMyBell raceday sl.
no bell option
� Lightweight injection
CloseTheGap is official partner of the Mathieu Heijboer (Head is the best possible partner moulded UD carbon: 25 g
World Tour Team Jumbo-Visma, which of Performance, Team to develop a mount for MSRP: 69,95 euros
uses our innovative bike computer Jumbo-Visma): our innovative Cervélo
mounts and bell. CloseTheGap’s Hide- handlebar / stem combo
MyBell raceday series fulfils the high “We are always looking and Garmin bike computers. Raceday tt
demands of a World Tour team. for partners that can The standard HideMyBell Mount design for HideMyBell raceday S5
contribute to the team’s raceday sl is already a great Cervélo TT bikes. Optimized for Cervélo S5 AB08 handlebar
development plans. mount to use, because of � Compatible with all Compatible: all Garmin/Wahoo, Bryton
When it comes to product its high stiffness and low Garmin devices and Lezyne.
innovation CloseTheGap weight.” � Lightweight UD carbon:
16 g � HideMyBell accessory
MSRP: 69,95 euros ready design
� Tool-free removable bell
� Bell trigger left or right option
� Lightweight injection
moulded UD carbon:
27g (+11 g removable bell)
MSRP: 59,95 euros
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HideMyBell HideMyBell
raceday cnn
raceday series � Canyon H36-H11 design
� Lightweight injection
This unique series of computer mounts shows what moulded UD carbon:
we stand for: increased safety with innovative HideMyBell HideMyBell 28g (+11 g removable bell)
products. The HideMyBell raceday is a real must- raceday fi raceday cad MSRP: 59,95 euros
have with premium looks and materials. The mount � Slot hole for optimal � Cannondale system bar
is made of an extremeley stiff injection moulded position for a wide range of (Knot/Save) design
UD carbon composite. This new material makes HideMyBell computers and cockpits. � Lightweight injection HideMyBell
lightweight & minimalistic engineering possible to raceday sl See www.closethegap.cc/faq moulded UD carbon: 28g raceday sd
offer next level stiffness values. � Mounting: 31,8 mm for compatibility. (+11 g removable bell) � Direct stem mounting:
The bike bell has quick release, tool free removal handle bars � Lightweight injection MSRP: 59,95 euros Specialized, Cervélo, Fizik,
for days when that extra 11 grams counts. The bell � Lightweight injection moulded UD carbon: Syncros, Easton
hammer can be located to the left or right. All moulded UD carbon: 27g 26g (+11 g removable bell) � Included: special nuts
Raceday products are HideMyBell accessory ready. (+11 g removable bell) MSRP: 59,95 euros for installation
UCI World Tour proven by Team Jumbo-Visma. MSRP: 59,95 euros � Lightweight injection
moulded UD carbon:
18g (+11 g removable bell)
COMPATIBILITY Optional adapters available MSRP: 59,95 euros
A unique COMPATIBILITY
series
of computer
mounts
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HideMyBell- new
range
Every proper city bike has a bell, but for a lot
of sports minded cyclists that is a big no-go:
it looks stupid, it ruins the thoroughbred looks
and aerodynamics, and hey, the pros don’t have
a bell either! Sound familiar? Then the Hide-
MyBell is made for you. It integrates the bell
discretely into your out-front computer mount. HideMyBell regular2 HideMyBell Vision Ready HideMyBell fi mount bb HideMyBell insider2
Neither you nor your grupetto will see it, but New 2nd gen. design: now upgraded Special Vision Metron 5D, 6D combo TREK -Bontrager Blendr, BMC ICS new � Off-road specific
your fellow road users will definitely hear you with a stainless steel spring & brass bell compatible. � Lightweight: 50 g
coming! And the pro’s DO use this one! hammer. � Discrete integrated bell � Loud, crisp and rattle-free bell with
The HideMyBell is much more than just a bell. � Lightweight: 51 g � Discrete integrated bell: an easy no-look trigger, even for thick
We also integrated an attachment point for an � Out-front design � Lower mount point for accessory loud and rattle free winter gloves or on uneven terrain
optional accessory mount, so you can use your � Loud, crisp and rattle-free bell with expansions � Lightweight: 35 g � Updated design: stainless steel
action cam or a front light. an easy no-look trigger, even for thick � Included adapters: � Included adapters: Spring and brass bell hammer
winter gloves Garmin/Wahoo Garmin/Wahoo � 31.8 & 35 mm handlebar
COMPATIBILITY CHART � Lightweight: 48 g � Optional: Bryton, Polar, Mio, � Optional: Bryton, Polar, � Included adapters: Garmin/ Wahoo,
� 31.8 mm handlebar Hammerhead adaptors Mio, Hammerhead adaptors Lezyne, Bryton, Polar, Mio
� Included adapters: Garmin/ MSRP: 59,95 euros MSRP: 29,95 euros � Optional: Hammerhead
Wahoo, Bryton, Lezyne, Polar, Mio, computer mounts
� Optional: Hammerhead computer MSRP: 39,95 euros
mounts and lower mount point
MSRP: 39,95 euros
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HideMyBell accessories
Give your HideMyBell extra functionality with our accessories.
Just install one of our specific adapters on the bottom of your
HideMyBell and use it to mount a camera or bike lamp. We
even have accessories to attach your phone to a HideMyBell.
Uni light lower
GoPro style lower mount adapter
mount adapter Our unique adapter to install any lamp
Compatible with a wide range of with a 26 mm round handlebar mount.
action cameras and lamps. Use Just like a virtual lower handlebar for
our direct lamp adapter to install accessories
a round shape lamp to have the MSRP: 14,95 euros
best minimalistic looks. Alloy CNC
machined thumbscrew and an allen
bolt included.
MSRP: 19,95 euros @MyPhone
Turn your mobile phone
into a bike computer with
Direct lamp our universal adhesive
lower mount quarter-turn baseplate.
adapter Especially recommended.
Put your round lamp for Zwift users.
into the strap and Compatible with our Adapter Wilier Alabarda
install it on a GoPro Garmin/ Wahoo Special in between adapter to install the
mount. HideMyBell. HideMyBell raceday fi on your Wilier cockpit.
MSRP: 14,95 euros MSRP: 14,95 euros MSRP: 14,95 euros
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CoverMyBack 2+ CoverMyBack2
� Quickly mount & remove your mudguard
Have you ever had your mudguard twist to the side and � Stable and vibration-free mudguard
expose your back to road gunk? Or have you struggled to � Suitable for 7-9 mm saddle rails
get under an under-saddle or seatpost mounted mudguards � Mudguard size: 29 x 7,5 cm
and lights on an aero bike? We experienced that too. � The same mudguard and mount as the
So we developed a mudguard and light to offer you comfort CoverMyBack 2+, just without the light
and safety in style: the CoverMyBack 2+. MSRP: 19,95 euros
HideMyMirror
For drop handlebars
The best place and a clean look for your rear light with 19-23 mm internal barplug
30 Lumens COB led light tech by Spanninga diameter.
Power / eco / flash mode (5 / 8 / 10 hours).
� Aerodynamic design
� Quick tool free lamp installation / removal � Cars are visible at 100m,
� USB rechargeable lamp bikes at 40m separation.
� Stable and vibration-free mudguard � Size: 47*45mm, Ф32 outside
� Suitable for 7-9 mm saddle rails � Lightweight 16 g
�M udguard size: 29 x 7,5 cm
� Works with many saddlebags
Your safety � Materials: ABS body, Polycarbonate
(PC) glass, Steel Bolt.
� Modular base accepts only light,
and comfort, � Powered by The Beam
only mudguard, both, or none. our product � Patent pending
MSRP: 34,95 euros solutions MSRP: 24,95 euros
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HideMyWaste
Who hasn’t been bothered by seeing trail or roadside
gel packs and energy bar wrappers? But stuffing your
jersey pockets with bar wrappers and empty gel sachets
isn’t ideal either, and you can end up inadvertently
littering when grabbing for a tool or your next bar.
ErgoMyRide XC-M SockMyFeet
Good ergonomics is important for every ride. We have been HideMyWaste is the solution: a small container that We want you to ride safely, but you
fans of these innovative inner bar grips for quite some time. mounts to any stem, toptube or downtube. The Press need to look good as well! Therefore
Thanks to perfect ergonomics your hands are positioned on & Store principle is easy: just push your waste inside and we asked Dutch bike sock specialist
the handlebars in an ergonomic position, and you can even it will stay there for the rest of your ride. Developed in Sockeloen to design a stylish sock.
brake when using them. partnership with Grandfondo Amstel Gold Race. Sockeloen socks are used by many
MSRP: 14,95 euros - special order only. pro riders. #Sockdoping is the only
� Improves comfort, grip and aero- type that CloseTheGap stands for…
dynamics on less technically challenging segments or rather, in!
� Lightweight Swiss composite: MSRP: 14,95 euros
96 grams (set)
� UCI approved for MTB
� Clamp size 22.2 mm / 0.87” (standard
MTB-grip diameter)
� Color: matt black
� Powered by SPIRGRIPS®
MSRP: 49,95 euros
Your environment,
our solution
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Reviews
Warren Rossiter's pick Pick of the year Jason O'Mahoney: “HideMyBell is
2016: “It’s a clever bit of design from a well priced and clever design, and
Dutch cycling journo Mathijs Wagenaar, will appeal to those who don’t like the
who handed me one of the originals at aesthetics of a regular bicycle bell, or
the Dutch Bike MOTION show, and I’ve despise clutter around their handlebar.”
been using one ever since.”
/ hidemybell.cc
“I soon got the hang of hitting Hot: Bell located in
the bell on the move and it is out-front computer
“If you’d like to fit a bell more than loud enough to get mount declutters
to your posh road bike people’s attention.” handlebar tops,
for the purposes of an- Comes with GoPro
nouncing your presence style adapter that
on the local shared used attaches underneath
path, but can’t stomach What a great idea! The bell the mount. Supports
the look of one on your can hardly be seen, is easy to many different
bars, the HideMyBell use and lets pedestrians know computer brands
out-front mount might you’re there. We don't want to
be the thing for you.” ride without it anymore.
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