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Archive for June, 2007
Aliso Woods Follow Up Video
On June - 16 - 2007
This was actually taken from our ride last week, but I finally had a chance to put it all together last night.
Watch this video and you’ll see our very own Crazy Mexican, Jeremy try to tackle a hill…
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Single Speed, wooden style
On June - 15 - 2007
Courtesy of TreeHugger.
ISPO is the International Sports Expo, held in Germany twice a year. It’s where many of the up and coming trends are first spotted. The Waldmeister (literally Forest Master) bike by Marcus Wallmeyer scored a win in their current ‘BrandNew’ jury selection. It is handmade from about 100 thin layers of wood. The design is obviously unique but we’re told the ride also offers unprecedented comfort. Seems like the designer of the JANO plywood Dual bike was on the the right track after all. Another pic, after the jump, of the Waldmeister in all its glory. It seems not to contain a single piece of Shimano componentry, instead employing other top notch hardware. No details provided on price ::SuperNova Design, via ::ISPO
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Dirty Dog Rotors Update; Reaper Skull Stem
On June - 14 - 2007
I’ve put in about 30 miles riding on the Dirty Dog (Dragon) rotors (yeah, it’s been a slow month) and I wanted to check in with my thoughts on them.
They look so trick, it’s ridiculous. Just about everyone I’ve shown them to has commented about great they look. I have to agree with that assessment as well. The Dragon rotors look very cool. On top of that, nearly everyone has also mentioned how they’d like to get them for their own rig.
Of course, the question on everyone’s mind is, how do they perform? So far, exactly like my original Avid Roundagon rotors. Currently they’re being stopped by my BB7s and I haven’t noticed a single bit of performance difference between my old rotor and this new rotor. They stop me just as well as my roundagons and haven’t overheated on any long descents.
I’ll be putting more miles on these and will continue to update you on them. They are definitely the best looking rotors out there and if they continue to perform this well, I don’t see why anyone would have any qualms about getting them for their own bike.
To go straight to the Dragon rotors, click here.
Dirty Dog MTB has an update on their Reaper Skull Stem:
June 8th Update: While we were shaving 50 grams off of the stem, it inadvertently caused the shipment date to us back 2 weeks. We are going to have the stems shipped to us on the 15th. That will take a few days to get here (Made in Taiwan), and then we’ll start shipping to our ever so patient distributors. So you wait another couple of weeks, and you shave 50 grams off of your stem. The new weight is ~569 grams. Thanks again for your patience. We are doing no more modifications, and the first big production run is machining away. This has been an incredible engineering challenge, but the final product is incredible!
For those of you who don’t remember the Reaper Skull Stem from Sea Otter, here’s a couple of pictures:
For more pictures of the Reaper Skull Stem, click here.
If you’d like to check out the Dirty Dog MTB website, click here.
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Chainless Mountain Bike
On June - 14 - 2007
I’ve seen this company a while back but what really caught my attention was their Full Suspension Chainless Mountain Bike.
Here’s the specs on the FS.
ALL NEW DESIGN FOR 2007! Experience exhilarating riding in comfort and style. With the Outback’s full-suspension frame design, Shimano 8-speed premium gearing and rugged components, it is a unique blend of style and performance.
This recreational full-suspension mountain bike was made to navigate mountain trails and urban paths with increased comfort and control. The Outback’s aluminum frame offers a nimble, responsive ride, while its Velo plush seat and full-suspension design make those long rides incredibly comfortable and enjoyable. With a high torque rating and a wide gear range, the Shimano Inter-8 Premium (identifiable by its red stripe) is our smoothest, most rugged and most versatile gearing. The planetary gears are cold forged and heat treated to take long term abuse, and the hub internals are designed to handle inputs that would exceed what could be exerted by most any rider. The Outback’s 8-speeds offer a gear range comparable to 20 gears on a 24-gear chain bike, including some climbing gears for lots of off-road fun. With the tough, aluminum enclosed shaft drive and all-internal gearing, this bike also offers 13″ of ground clearance and the durability to take crashes that would otherwise cripple fully exposed chains and derailleurs. In short, this bike is ideal for anyone who enjoys the feel of a full-suspension mountain biking without the hassles of greasy, maintenance-prone chains and derailleurs.
If your looking for a bike that is as much fun tackling mountain trails as it is urban streets, nothing compares to the rugged reliability of the Outback.
To learn more about Chainless Bikes, click HERE!
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