I decided to do a small run of a new design for MtnBikeRiders.com. Tell me what you think.
I was pretty excited about it, so I tried it on for the photos. My camera settings were kinda off, but the blue is supposed to be more of a deep royal rather than that teal you see. Basically the photo above is pretty accurate.
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Last week I posted a photo of the new KHS 650b 606.
KHS Bicycles finally updated their site with the spec sheet:
Frame
650B” Full Alloy, Hydroformed Tubing, Gussetted Headtube
Fork X-Fusion Velvet, 650B
Headset Cane Creek A-Headset 1-1/8″
Rims Weinmann XM280 Disc Specific, Doublewall, Black, 650B
Hubs Alloy 6-Bolt Disc, QR, Cassette
Tires Kenda Nevegal Folding Kevlar, 650B x 2.1
Spokes 15G FT/14G RR Black Stainless, 32°
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX
Shifters Shimano Deore Pods w/Optical Gear Display
Chain KMC Z9000 w/Master Link
Crankset Truvativ Fire 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket Truvativ GXP outboard cartridge bearing
Cassette SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 Speed
Pedals Wellgo Alloy Platform
Seatpost Alloy micro-adjust
Saddle WTB Siverado
Handlebar FSA XC300 31.8, Alloy
Stem FSA OS190 31.8, 3D Forged
Grips PowerTools Dual Density
Brake Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde
Brakes Hayes Stroker Ryde, 6″ rotors
Color Gloss Red w/White Panels
MSRP: $1199 • COLORS: Gloss Red w/Whie Panels• SIZES: S, M, L, XL
So what do you think of the spec sheet? Impressive? Lacking in something?
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The folks of Sette USA sent us the new Sette Vexx DH frame to build up and review. Here’s some pics of the frame right out of the box. I literally picked it up from UPS, drove down the street to look for a patch of grass and took some pics. You can still see the zip ties…
talk about heavy duty…dang!
Specs:
Material 6061 Aluminum
Welding Tig Welded, Monocoque Top Tube Construction, CNC’d Linkage
Recommended Fork Suspension Travel 8.5″/215mm
Headset 1.5″ Threadless
Front Derailleur N/A
Bottom Bracket 83mm (w/ISCG Mounts – Old)
Max Rear Tire Clearance 2.5″
Seat Clamp Size 34.9mm
Disc Mount IS Standard
Shock Type Rock Shox Vivid 4.1
Shock Length (eye-to-eye) 9.5″/240mm
Shock Stroke 3″
Damping External ending stroke rebound, beginning stroke rebound
Available Sizes Small, Medium
Color(s) Matte Black
Weight 12.25lbs/5556g (including Shock w/Spring, Seat Collar and 150mm Rear Axle, Avg. Small)
Warranty 5 Years
Cost: $899.98 only at Pricepoint.com
rear triangle with Rock Shox Vivid
Moe will be our tester for this project. Check back for updates!
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Not sure if you have been keeping up with the news in SoCal, but we’ve got some major fires going on right now that has wreaked some havoc on our air quality.
According to AQMD.gov, the current air quality is at “Unhealthy” meaning they recommend you don’t do anything other than sit. Its a bit of a bummer when you want to train for a race. The nasty air leaves you feeling sick and winded. In fact, the fire is a fair distance from where I live, but I can see ash falling. Not a good thing to be breathing in if you ask me.
So for now, I’m going to do some pushups and sit ups and check out MtnBikeRiders.com and BikeCommuters.com. I’ll also watch a few videos on youtube. But if you’re not affected by all this nasty air, shoot, go for a ride!
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Editorial by David Sanderson, As Team MtnBikeRiders prepares for the Golden State Series Finale at Mammoth Mountain this coming weekend, we found that Kim’s report from race #3 had gone missing. So I dug through the archives and found it. The following is Kim Finch’s race report from #3 of the Golden State series, better late than never…
Well, another trip to Fontana for the SRC racing Golden State Championship Series presented by Rock Shox. To say it was HOT is an understatement. We decided to do a late afternoon practice on Saturday and I got in a few runs and found the course very silty & soft. The G-out and off camber turn, I would have to say, was the hardest for me so I decided to take it slow and safe. I also had in the back of my mind the fact that the very next weekend I was racing X-C Nationals in Colorado.
Practice was intense and I noticed even Moe had taken a few soil samples. We arrived Sunday to find most of the team already present. Tony was covering the camera shots and making sure my bike was good to go.
Got in a practice run to see if any changes had been made with Traci, my competition. The silty corner was worse then the day before and I expected it to be worse by my race run. Also there was the rock garden that was new to me on this course. I didn’t clear it the first time so made a couple more attempts at it to try to build the confidence. This race was a two run format which meant I got to torment myself twice in the same day! First run was clean on top and I was excited. I really would like this course if it had been during the winter series. Hit the G-Out pretty good and stayed low on the silty corner. Had to toe dab a couple of times but made it through. However once over the top I had the Pro line to hit the next section..This was not good for me. I stopped and realigned myself, I did not want to OTB on the first run or even the second run! Cleared the next couple of rock gardens but came to the last one before the straight away & I froze. I had to jump off and run down it. Now of course I was kicking myself about this act of being chicken. I cleared the remaining and lower rock garden even the little roller/dropper I have never liked all season. Went for a little rest and talking to myself the whole time about the jump off the bike trick and then back to the top for run number two.
OK I am going to nail this! Started off clean, clearing the upper section and even the silt corner, popped up over the top and had my line! Now by this time team members & friends have lined themselves at the rock section I was still not confident on. I knew I could do it and told myself has I hear my name being yelled “off the brakes” “you can do it” “just do it”! So be it!! I did it! Adrenaline racing like crazy & exhausted, I race for the finish line! I cross to the happy faces of friends and David Buckle saying good job! I waited for Traci to cross and then hugs! She crashed but seemed OK! I took 1st place and was excited about it! I want to thank Tony for helping me with practice, bike tuning and just be there for me! I also want to give a big thanks to team sponsors, Evomo, Hoss, Serfas, Ice Toolz, Ergon and Sportlegs! Now it’s off to Colorado!
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