Halo Rims‘ 7075 anodized colored fixed gear track rings are CNC machined and made for left hand thread, 24T cogs. They come in blue, purple, red, black, gold and green and retail for £6.99.
They also have some “V” shaped freestyle fixie rims that are wider and stronger than typical road hubs and made to take the abuse of trick urban riding. Hit ‘more’ to see them…they come in colors, too!
INTERBIKE 2009 - Nalini introduced a few new items with some snazzy tech features, like the new Protega line that infuses vitamins into your skin while you ride!
Nalini’s new 2010 Protega line of clothing includes the Oliva Jersey (above) and Bibs (after the break). They incorporate a special treatment based on “basket-molecules nanotechnology” and are treated with nano-particles that can absorb substances then release them in a predetermined time period. Nalini provides vitamin packets that you put in your wash with the garment, and the vitamins are absorbed into the nano-particles. Then, when you wear it, they’re released into your skin.
They also have some sweet new jerseys made from recycled materials, and the Mango jacket with sleeves you grip ‘n’ rip to remove while riding.
Infuse that and more into your brain, right after the break…
You may recall the video where Niner Bikes co-founder Chris Sugai smashed their new carbon fork with a hammer. A few people posted comments about what the inside of the fork may look like, and Niner said that while it was structurally sound, it should be replaced if such damage occured. The point of the test was to show that even massive hits to the fork wouldn’t result in catastrophic, rider-flying-off-a-cliff, certain death failure. Well, it seems Niner wanted to see if the fork was rideable afterall, so they tested it. Here’s the results:
After abusing a carbon Niner fork with a ball peen hammer, we sent the very same component off to our testing facility and sent it through the same rigorous tests that our brand new forks undergo.
Niner forks are tested to the new European standards specifically designed for mountain bike use. To pass these safety standards the fork must undergo a load of 650 Newtons, both pushing and pulling on the dropouts for one hundred thousand cycles. Our hammer fork passed this test easily, so we kept going… and we upped the load. At 750 Newtons, the hammer fork passed another hundred thousand cycles, so we kept at it… and at it… In the end we were not able to get this fork to break until after three hundred thousand cycles! The Niner carbon fork tripled the most stringent bike product safety standard out there, after being beaten with a hammer! We would prefer that you didn’t do this to your fork, but it is nice to know how tough these things really are.
Also, they’ve updated their demo shop list, so if you’re looking for a local shop that has demo bikes in stock, hit ‘more’ to see the current list. Oh, and you’ll see their sweet Niner Sigg water bottle…
Having a cool cycling calendar photo to look at in your cubicle might just be the ticket if you need inspiration to make it through the work week. In addition to the Ladies of DFL Outlaw Urban Cyclocross and the Prohab Helmet Society Ladies 2010 calendars out now, one of our contacts, Sheldon Attwood, has put together a mountain biking themed calendar available for pre-order now until Nov. 30th. Above are the shots used for the cover (top left), January (top right), February (bottom left), and April (bottom right). Click on his name above to see the other months on his flickr site.
All the shots were taken by him in various places around the UK and Europe. The calendars are £10 plus £2.50 postage and packing (if shipping to the US then it’ll be around £7, which equals roughly 28 US dollars for the calendar and shipping). Email Sheldon to pre-order by November 30th, sheldon*dot*attwood*at*gmail*dot*com. Payment through Paypal is preferred.
PRESS RELEASE: Atlanta Velo Exchange is proud to partner with Camp Twin Lakes, Team Drummond and Sopo Bicycle Co-Op to present the 1st annual Wheel and Deal swap meet. AVX will have deep discounts on incredible gear – wheels, frames, components and apparel. In true swap meet spirit, bring your surplus bike gear to trade up for new stuff or to donate to Sopo Bikes.
A portion of sales from the event will go to benefit Camp Twin Lakes, an amazing place for children with disabilities. Your friends on Team Drummond will be on hand to swap stories from this year’s MS 150 ride and recruit new riders for the fight against multiple sclerosis.
This event is free and open to the public. The grill will be smoking and the Sweetwater will be flowing!!!
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 11am to 4pm
AVX Bikes 1963 Howell Mill Rd Atlanta, GA 30318
There’s definitely something for everyone! Come and enjoy the sights and maybe even get in a little early Christmas shopping (for yourself). Children 12 and under are free (!), everyone else is $8 pre-show or $10 at the door. Click here for more info.
FROM BICIGIRL: DFL just celebrated 15 yrs of Outlaw Urban cyclo-cross series in San Francisco and as a way to commemorate the ladies DFL decided to create a Calendar for the upcoming year.
The calendar has been a success and there’s talk to follow up next year with the Best Theme or men cross dressed. It should be loads of fun and look forward to shooting it in the next few months. Men who want to participate should come up with ideas. Shooting dates will be posted on flicker in Feb or so.
The Calendar was Photographed by Me (Pamela Palma), Photo Assisted by Lynsey Hawkins, Designed by Diana Nankin and Make-up Hair was done by Racine Christensen.
Limited Calendars are available for $20, email Pamela if you want one. Hit ‘more’ to see a few excerpts…
Geax Tires has completely revamped their website (it looks pretty good, easy to use) and to celebrate, they’re letting you download the full video of Aaron LaRocque’s What’s Next freeride mountain bike movie in HD, SD or iPhone versions. The movie features riders like Andrew Sherry, Alan Hepburn, Brendan Howey, Casey Groves, Dylan Sherrard, Dylan Dunkerton, Eric Lawrenuk, Frankie Vass, Jarrett Moore, Luke Fulton, Mark Matthews, Strahan Loken, Taylor Leigh and Wink Grant.
My download’s already queued up, and here’s what it said when I first hit GO:
…and that’s just the iPhone version. The HD file is over 600 MB.
Easton is recalling all EA30 stems produced and sold from 2007 through 2009. While the stems passed industry standard tests for safety, Easton has identified a problem not uncovered by those tests which it claims may cause the stem to crack and fail.
This is a voluntary recall and is effective in both the U.S. and UK. U.S. customers and dealers can find the appropriate PDF recall notice here, and the UK version is here.
The stems were sold aftermarket and as OEM on bikes, and here’s how to tell if your stem is affected: The production date will identify if the EA 30 stem is included in the recall. You will find a production code on the side of the clamp next to the lower clamping screw (see pictures). The production code is comprised of the calendar month (denoted by a letter A - L) and the year (denoted by a single digit). Please see the chart below for a complete listing of the markings required to identify the affected stem.
Easton’s toll-free recall info number is 866-892-6059.
INTERBIKE 2009 - Lake Cycling introduced three new models, one each for road cycling, mountain biking and fitness.
Shown above is the redesigned MX235 mountain bike shoe. For 2010, it does away with the top ratchet strap and goes with three velcro straps. It’s available in white (w/ graphics) or black/red (shown after the break). The white version uses a patent leather upper and the black model gets full-grain leather. They have a real rubber tread with “mud studs” and a 100% carbon fiber sole. They’re offered in both men’s and women’s sizes.
Road and fitness models after the break…
De Soto has updated their 400-Mile bib short with improved fit, comfort and their new Compressor double legband.
The new 400-Mile pad floats and stretches, making it good for triathlon (floats) and on the bike, stretching with each pedal stroke to stay in consistent contact with your skin rather than rubbing back and forth. This eliminates friction that could otherwise cause irritation. It also has antibacterial properties to keep the funk at bay.
The bib shorts are an 11-panel design with Carrera Pique abdomen panel with piping for flexibility and comfort on longer riders. It has no leg gripper to bind around the thighs. Instead, it uses their new Forza Compressor material to support the muscles and minimize vibrations that may cause early fatique. They also incorporate their mesh/spandex blend (called Liquid Mesh) to keep you cool and to help the shorts maintain their shape and elasticity even when wet. The material has very low drag, making it ideal for swimming, too.
Lastly, they have three pockets: One on each leg sized for a gel pack or small MP3 player and one in the back. Hit ‘more’ to see the shorts…
TriSlide, from SBR Sports, is a new environmentally responsible spray-on body lubricant aimed at triathletes to aid every stage of their race. It’s a silicone based lube, so it won’t damage neoprene wetsuits the way oil- and petroleum-based sprays, gels and lotions can.
It’s designed to stay on during the swim and help you get your wetsuit off quickly in T1. During the bike, it can prevent chafing from your shorts, and during the run it’ll keep your legs or nips from rubbing you the wrong way. It can also be used on feet to prevent blisters.
SBR Sports does no animal testing and the TriSlide canister is recyclable. $13.49 for 4oz.
Zero Per Gallon has some (possibly new) shirts with their 53 miles per burrito design. We featured one of their stickers in a Pic of the Day earlier this year. They’re available for $19.oo on ZPG’s website.
What prompted this post was an amusing comparison of the true cost of burritos versus fossil fuels when it comes to powering a vehicle (car, bicycle or other), John over at HolierThanThou wrote up a nice piece. Here’s a nugget:
Of course, a burrito comes with sales taxes, which pay for another fraction of that road. And the margin on a burrito is much higher than on gasoline - that margin then becomes profit for the owner and wages for the workers, all of which are taxable and turn into another fraction of that road I am freeloading on.
Moxie Girlz, an offshoot of the Bratz Dolls, now has four, uh, models that come with bicycles, markers and an extra outfit. Shown above is Avery with her red and chrome chopper, she likes “bad boys.”
Parents, there’s no need to worry about an unrealistic body image portrayed by these dolls, they’re cyclists! Now you can give into your daughters’ “needs” for these trendy dolls while encouraging a healthy activity! Everybody wins (except our landfills, I suppose…and, likely, China’s air quality).
They’re $19.99 or $17.00 on Amazon.com. Hit ‘more’ to see the other three kits…
