Results Specialized Downhill Challenge 2011 Asia Pacific

The battle won in the category Elite Men Downhill Challenge 2011 Asian Pacific lasted cried. Followed more than 20 downhillers from various countries, not behind Sam Hill (3 times World Downhill Chapionship) and Troy Brosnan (2 times World Junior Downhill Championship) who participated competed in this event.

Lane track slippery by the rain that comes from the morning did not dampen senangat the mountain bike champ to become the best.

"Tracks so difficult because of slippery after rain, let alone the previous track has been used by other classes," says Popo Ario True that on a similar event in Malaysia (2010) managed to beat the Sam Hill.

Troy was a pride that had fallen before the finish. It was something unexpected. A longer track 400 meters from the SEA Games in a short time ago this was a hurdle that is not easy. Steep winding path, speed jumps (8), Rock Drops (4), Rock Gardens (2), Big Drop (1), and Big Jumps (3) will be found by the participants.

ELITE CLASS
Winner, Samuel Hill - Specialized World Team - Australia - 03.28.77
II champion, Shaun O'Connor - Yeti-Fox Factory Team - Australians - 03:32:34
Champion III, Popo Ario True - United Bike Kencana - INA - 03:34:25
IV champion, Mitch Delft - Kona - Australia - 03.45.65
Champion V, Purnomo - United Bike Kencana - INA - 03.45.81

OPEN CLASS
Winner, Erda Gozali - Freeride Zone B-Syndic - INA - 03:58:48
II champion, Ismail Nurdin Ansori - United Bike Kencana - INA - 04.04.73
Champion III, Abdul Hakim - Polygon Djarum 76 - INA - 04:05:13
IV champion, John Derrick T. Farr - Team Prima-Izuzu-South - Phil - 04:08:25
Champion V, Mas Permadi - United Bike Kencana - INA - 04:10:43

MASTER A
Winner, Grace EPZs - Badeur Castle specializ - INA - 04:29:53
Second Place, Thiromana Yin - Flying Bike - FRA - 04.51.75
Champion III, Sham Hooi - Giant Dreamwerks - MAS - 04.53.75
IV champion, Muhammad Kurniawan Shawor - ZZ Salmount Cycles SAL - INA - 04:54:04
Champion V, Irawan Butler - Dmacs - INA - 05.04.69

MASTER C
Winner, Nolik Suwarno - Mor 29 - INA - 05:08:04
Second Place, Nelson Tan - Combat - Phil - 05:19:54
Champion III, Franciscus Abraham - Great Bike-Bike Jaya - INA - 05:25:58
IV champion, Scott Thompson - Freeride Zone B-Syndic - UK - 05.32.76
Champion V, Arief Sukmana - URT - INA - 05.39.68

EXPERT MASTER
Winner, Herman Mann - 14AB-Element Racing - SIN - 04.11.69
Second Place, Setiawan Hoho - United Bike Kencana - INA - 04:13:54
III champion, Jack Jacobs - Fourteen AB - INA - 04:17:12
IV champion, Daniel Chappy - Mahaka Cycling - INA - 04:23:11
Champion V, Suryanto - Students Solo Racing - INA - 04.26.76  

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Fox Helmet cross downhill

• We’ve taken our expertise in MX helmet design and leveraged it to build the Rampage DH helmet- a high performance, light weight fiberglass shelled riding helmet that won’t break the bank.
• New for 08- Suede micro fiber in comfort liner and cheek pads wicks moisture away
• 11 venting ports promote increased airflow and breathability
• CPSC and ASTM approved for off road cycling
• Cheek pads and inner comfort liner are removable and washable

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Aaron Gwin Winner Series 1 UCI Downhill Worldcup 2011

USA riders from Trek World Racing team Aaron Gwin, managed to be the fastest in the series opener UCI Downhill Worldcup 2011, which took place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Host driver Greg Minnar of Santa Cruz Syndicate team failed to become the best. Minnar must be satisfied in a position to-2, Aaron Gwin and Minnar only a fraction of a second adrift.

Champion Elite UCI Downhill Worldcup Man last year, Gee Atherton (Commencal) this time had to settle for 3rd place. 2010 World Champions Sam Hill (Monster Energy / Specialized / Mad Catz) this time unable to do much, Sam Hill declined to diurutan-8.

Minnar team mate, Steve Peat is actually likely to be the best, Peat could survive in the Hotseat even after he was threatened many big names; Sam Blenkinsop (Lapierre International), Marc Beaumont (Team GT), Justin Leov (Trek World Racing), Steve Smith (Devinci), Andrew Neethling (Giant) and Sam Hill (Monster Energy / Specialized / Mad Catz).

Peat should be stepped down from the Hotseat after Aaron Gwin shot and moving it from Hotseat. Aaron just waiting who is capable of exceeding the record time.

Man Downhill Elite competition is very tight Apparently this season, the next series will take place in Fort William Scotland.

The following results UCI Worldcup Downhill Elite Man 2011
1 Aaron Gwin (USA) Trek World Racing 0:04:08.634
2 Greg Minnaar (RSA) Santa Cruz Syndicate 0:04:08.875
3 Gee Atherton (GBR) Commencal 0:04:10.555
4 Fabien Barel (Fra) Mondraker Factory Team 0:04:12.880
5 Steve Peat (GBR) Santa Cruz Syndicate 0:04:15.443
6 Steve Smith (Can) Devinci Global Racing 0:04:15.568
7 Marc Beaumont (GBR) 0:04:15.871
8 Samuel Hill (Aus) Monster Energy / Specialized / Mad Catz 0:04:16.033
9 Nick Beer (Swi) Scott 11 0:04:16.599
10 Josh Bryceland (GBR) Santa Cruz Syndicate 0:04:16.915
11 Bryn Atkinson (Aus) 0:04:17.005
12 Cameron Cole (NZL) Lapierre International 0:04:17.136
13 Jared Graves (Aus) Yeti Fox Shox Factory Race Team 0:04:17.183
14 Duncan Riffle (USA) Giant Factory Off-Road Team 0:04:17.656
15 Matti Lehikoinen (Fin) Chain Reaction Cycles / Nukeproof 0:04:17.766
16 Cédric Gracia (Fra) CG Racing Brigade 0:04:18.443
17 Fabien Cousinie (Fra) Morewood Unitedride 0:04:18.801
18 Matthew Scoles (NZL) Team Trek Cingolani 0:04:19.243
19 Julien Camellini (Fra) Team Sunn 0:04:19.486 Montgenevre
20 Thibaut Ruffin (Fra) Commencal 0:04:19.487 Riding Addiction

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Frame Specialized Demo 2010 for Downhill

UCI World Champion Sam Hill Category WordlCup MTB Downhill 2009, managed to reach the highest point of the 8 series which has taken place. Samuel Hill rider from Australia who are members of Team Monster Energy / Specialized / Mad Catz won a total of 1469 points, ahead of 2 Santa Cruz Syndicate riders Steve Peat and Greg namely Minnaar.

Through two flagship Monster Energy Specialized rider Sam Hill and Brendan Fairclough managed to achieve good results in each series Worldcup Downhill. Sam Hill dipuncak Classification and Brendan Fairclough is rated to 8.

Sam Hill and Brendan entrust riding on Specialized DEMO 8, such as whether the Demo 8 Frame that can deliver the Hill to be the best.

Specialized Freeride Downhill Frame DEMO has two kinds of travel sizes, 8 ", known as DEMO 8 and 7" are known as DEMO 7.

Both types of frames are used Sam and Brendan Worldcup in each series that they follow. For steep terrain Sam donwhill rely on travel 8 "and for the field that requires acelerasi at the bottom of the hill track, Hill rely on travel 7".

Demo 8 Frame continues to have improved the form of geometry, the engginer Specialized rider gets input from both their flagship.

Here's the latest feature information Frame Specialized Demo 8 and Demo 7:
Features DEMO 8:
- Price: $ 2200
- Using a FOX DHX RC4 for the rear suspension, rear shock provides more comfort when ridiing, capable of customized levels of loud and shocking power empuknya suspension.
- Tough and nimble, using the FSR M5 alloy frame, long travel 8 "from front to rear wheels. Headtube
redesigned with a larger size, giving a maximum when handling very heavy.

Specification :
- FRAME : Demo 8 FSR M5 manipulated alloy, 8″ travel, Magnesium link, asymetrical rear triangle, ISCG mount, 1.5″ forged HT, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector.
- REAR SHOCK : Specialized DHX RC4 coil 8.75×2.75″ for Demo 8, rebound adj., High and low speed compression adj. and bottom out control, S:450, M:500, L:550
- HEADSET : 1.5″ 7050 alloy integrated for 1-1/8″ steerer
- SEATPOST : Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm
- SEAT BINDER :7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black 

Features DEMO 7:
- Price: $ 2200
- Using a FOX DHX RC4 for the rear suspension, rear shock provides more comfort when ridiing, capable of customized levels of loud and shocking power empuknya suspension.
- Tough and nimble, using the FSR M5 alloy frame, long travel 7 "from front to rear wheels. Headtube
redesigned with a larger size, giving a maximum when handling very heavy. 

Specification :
- FRAME : Demo 7 FSR M5 manipulated alloy, 7″ travel, Magnesium link, asymetrical rear triangle, ISCG mount, adj. geometry, 1.5″ forged HT, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector
- REAR SHOCK : Specialized DHX RC4 coil 8.5×2.375″ for Demo 7, rebound adj., High and low speed compression adj. and bottom out control, S:450, M:500, L:550
- SEATPOST : Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm
- SEAT BINDER : 7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black 

Team Monster Energy Specialized Demo Frame combines with high-end components. To triger / Shifter transmission components (derailleur) using SRAM X-0. The front suspension uses ROCK SHOX Boxxer Worldcup, using DT Swiss Wheelset, Truvativ Crank, using components from Crankbrothers pedals, handlebar stem and use a product that is mtb FUNN RSX and Fullon. 

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New Breakthrough FUNN MTB Parts

mountain bike parts maker (MTB) and BMX provides a breakthrough on some of their products on display diajang Taichung Bike Week in Taiwan. Although relatively new players such diindustri FUNN dared to be different, with custom color designs on their products.

In 2010, consumers can provide its own color (custom designs) in accordance with the tastes, meskipn there has been no official confirmation about the price of a custom design.

Funn Justin Schwartz, who is also a professional mountain bike racer the U.S., said: "Initially we started a program for our OEM [products offered as part of a complete bicycle] customers. Due to the fantastic response from consumers, we have to offer new applications on the customer. Customers will be able to choose their own unique package design, with a very affordable price. "

Custom process can be used on almost all products from FUNN handle bar, stem, pedals and cranksets.
Funn is one manufacturer that produces parts MTB handlebar is a super-wide (785mm) Fatboy DH, their products are also used by world champions such as Sam Hill Downhill and freeride rider Kyle Strait.

Schwartz also said there will be surprises from FUNN, including a complete new look for 2011, Schwartz did not disclose whether it's a surprise, in March 2010 just officially announced.  

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New Michelin Tires MTB

Good news for all you fans who cultivate mainly MTB Free Ride (Downhill) and Ekstream XC (Cross Country). Tire manufacturer Michelin famous product variants launched their latest line-up for 2011.

Michelin showcase their latest products at the Sea Other Classic 2010, which took place in Monterey California USA. Event with the main sponsor of SRAM in addition to the exhibition is also enlivened by some good competition and Roadrace MTB race.
 Tire manufacturer Michelin as both road and MTB do not want to miss displaying their latest products. One of interest is the latest new line-up of the popular Wild Grip'r Descent with comp 16 with perfecting Casing and Compond.

 
Michelin Tires Wild Grip'r Descent is an official product for the year 2011. For the rider who has been frequently used for Downhill Compond 16 Michelin, the tire texture looked familiar from the old model.
2.5 "rigid chassis with a weight 1300gr as suitable for the aggressive rider.
In addition to Wild Grip'r Descent, Michelin also released a kind of Wild Rock'R Descent. The terrain tire specifically for Downhill Race in offroad terrain and heavy (hard terrain).
Extra soft compound Michelin Wild Rock'R Descent with new tekture guarantees comfort and security when ridding in extreme terrain. Wild version Rock'R Descent comes in two choices of tread width of 2.25 "and 2.5". Two kinds of size remains the same rigidnya and still function despite maximal in the low tire pressure.
In addition to Michelin Wild type Descent Grip'r have the variant type of Michelin Wild Wild Grip'r Grip'r and Advanced, Advanced type is compatible with the rims tubbles without the addition of sealant (no sealant required). 

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Benefits of Using Bar End on MTB

Bar Ends, is one of complementary accessories that are used in bicycles MTB or Hybrid using Flatbar. ZS previous articles about cycling ditanjakan Tips, bar ends had little discussed.

Nothing wrong with us to understand more deeply, the advantages and disadvantages of the use of bar ends on a bike, especially MTB and Hybrid Hard Bike Trail.

Bar ends is one component of complement in cycling, is an extension that is attached tip wheel bicycle handlebars. In general in the MTB bar ends mounted Hardtrail and Hybrid. The riders use bar ends aim to give a variation type peganggan when driving and can mengatuh body position when riding.

Bar ends may also improve the comfort for the rider as a neutral hand position (palms inward). A comfortable hand position gives more effect on muscle tension hand when riding.

Already include some bar ends with handlebar steering alias welded into one with the handlebar or become one with handlegrip. Bar ends became popular in the early 1990s, began to be abandoned when the end of the 1990s. In some cases, complicate Bar ends when the rider crossed the winding terrain, the use of bar ends are too long can also interfere with comfort when passing on the field of cross-country a lot of trees.

The use of bar ends as well gives a negative effect when braking suddenly, because the rider must memidah hand position so the bike does not stop immediately.

The following advantages and disadvantages of the use of bar ends.
Pros:
- Providing riding comfort ditanjakan
- Allow the body to breathe more comfortably, because the upper body is open.
- Some models Bar ends can protect your hands when it fell (normal hand position).
- Helps prevent fatigue (fatigue) by offering more variety of hand positions.
- A little help increase speed, because the rider becomes more bent position.

Disadvantages:
- Add weight of the bike, because of the additional components.
- If using Flatbar made ​​from Carbon, the risk of fracture is very large steering handlebars.
- The bar ends are more outstanding consuming approximately 1inch handlebar, the rider if you have broad shoulders of course the use of bar ends slightly disturbing comfort.
- Increased risk of injury when a crash, the hands on the bar ends.

Bar ends installation tips:
There is no fixed rule regarding the angle of the bar ends, we can start it from an angle of 45 degrees. If it is the hand position too forward or too backward arrange appropriate convenience when ridding.   

Bar ends a long and attached too backward to make the bike look less attractive and increase the risk of a fall.
Use the bar ends are in accordance with a curve egronomis grasp hands, bar ends that egronomis provide more comfort when touring long distances.

If pockets of excess does not hurt to use bar ends made ​​of carbon (reducing the weight of the bike) or that include handlebar grip with bar ends.

   

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Cycling history of Indonesia

Cycling actually has quite long been known in Indonesia, even long before World War II there have been several cyclists are financed by the employers: such as Tropical company, Triumph, Hima, Mansonia and others. They can be categorized as a professional cyclist. Though the time was still the Dutch colonial era. Indeed, the development of sport Cycling quite profitable.
time, particularly the city of Semarang became the center of Cycling. By the architect Van Leuwen Ooiman and founded a Velodrome. Velodromen in Dutch called Wielerband, or "Pias" in Indonesian.In the Japanese era arguably Cycling activities ceased. Only when independence was proclaimed, Cycling fans again tried to popularize. Although not yet organized in a single container, but in individual sports activities seem Sepda Racing grown back. As an example shown when PON II/1951 berlangusng in Jakarta, Racing Bikes diperlombakan including sport.Sport Bike Association of Indonesia or abbreviated new ISSI was founded precisely on the anniversary of National Awakening on May 20, 1956 in the city of Semarang. Before that in 1951, some areas have Cycling associations, such as Yogyakarta, Solo, Surabaya, Semarang, Jakarta, Medan, Manado and Jakarta. Formed Cycling associations, namely:- ISSS : Ikatan Sport Sepeda Semarang
- PBSD : Persatuan Balap Sepeda Djakarta
- ISSJ : Ikatan Sport Sepeda Jogjakarta
- IPSS : Ikatan Pembalap Sepeda Solo
- PSBS : Perkumpulan Sepeda Balap Surabaya
- PBMS : Perkumpulan Balap Sepeda Medan dan Sekitarnya
- Super Jet : Perkumpulan Balap Sepeda dari Bandung
- PSBM : Perkumpulan Sepeda Balap Manado.
Central Java from the beginning it became the center of bicycle racing sport in the country, especially in the city of Semarang with Sport Bike Association of Indonesia, is a source of inspiration for the birth of ISSI. It is dotted decline over the desire to unite the associations that exist throughout Indonesia, to coaching the national Cycling can be more easily done. This movement preceded the birth with ROSBADT, short for Bicycle Racing Group of Central Java. Dreams and hopes come true, when before the month of May 1956 in Semarang city and formed the Congress Organizing Committee's first National Championship. This activity is supported by officials, both civilian and military, who could participate in the Congress or National Championship ISSI.On May 20, 1956, for four full days of hearings were held which was attended by organizations Cycling from Semarang, Jakarta, Solo, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan and Manado Ikatan Sport Sepeda Indonesia (ISSI) is the central organization of the whole society Racing Bicycles in Indonesia, which berazaskan Pancasila and the UUD of 1945 and amateurism. -zonasepeda.com

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History of Cycling - Bicycle World

As written the Columbia Encyclopedia, bicycle ancestors are thought to originate from France. According to newspaper history, the country had been since the beginning of the 18th century knew the two-wheeled transportation device called velocipede. For years, the velocipede was the only term that refers to the design and construction of two-wheeled vehicles.
To be sure, the construction is not familiar with the iron. Model was still very "primitive". Some say without cranks, pedals stick steering (handlebars). They say already familiar with the crank and handlebars, but the construction of the timber.Was a German named Baron von Drais Karls Sauerbronn noteworthy as one falsifies velocipede. In 1818, von Sauerbronn make two-wheeled transportation to support its work efficiency. As the chief forester Baden, he does need a means of transport of high mobility. But, the model developed seems still ambiguous, between bicycles and horse-drawn carriage. So that people dub the Baron's creation as an dandy horse.
Only in 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a blacksmith born in Scotland, made the "machine" specifically for bicycles. Certainly not a machine like those of motorcycles, but more like driving a crank is turned, passing up and down movement of the foot pedal. MacMillan had been "brave" had a rod connecting the crank wheel (simple handlebars).
While noting efforts to improve encyclopedia Britannica.com French inventor Ernest Michaux in 1855, by making ballast crank, until the bike is more stable rate. The more perfect after another Frenchman, Pierre Lallement (1865) strengthens the wheel by adding iron circle around it (now known as the rim or wheel).
Lallement also introducing a bike with front wheel larger than the rear wheels.But the most significant progress occurred during hollow steel-making technology is found, following a good growing iron grafting techniques, as well as the discovery of tire rubber as a raw material. However, safety and comfort factors remain unresolved. Because the technology suspension (spring and so on) has not been found, wobble and shake often make their riders back pain. Half jokingly, dubbed the bicycle Lallement as boneshaker (penggoyang bone).
So do not be surprised if in the era of the 1880s, three-wheeled bicycles are considered safer for women and men whose legs were too short to ride a conventional bicycle became so popular. Trend two-wheeled bike again after the establishment of a worldwide first bicycle factory in Coventry, England in 1885. James Starley established factories are increasingly found momentum after 1888, John Dunlop tire technology to find the wind. The rate of bicycle was no longer shaking.
Other findings, such as brakes, gear ratio which can be changed, chains, handlebars that can be moved, and many more bikes appeal more to add. Since then, millions of people started to make bicycles as a means of transportation, with America and Europe as a pioneer. Though slowly, its role began to cut off cars and motorcycles, bicycles still have observer. Even the notoriously rabid fans.
History says the beginning of the bike in the World. -zonasepeda.com

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Easton Havoc DH Riser Bars

Handle / Riser Bars or the more we are familiar with the steering handlebar, the latest products from EastonBike a riser bars is one vital component of the MTB mountain bike.
Easton riser bars of the bike is labeled "Easton Havoc DH Riser Bars", from his handlebars of this type in the type designation for MTB DH (downhill). Havoc provides in its web statement that DH bar is very flexible so it fits in use for MTB mountain bike on any terrain.
Handle bar type is classified as type of monkey bars (bar monkey), Easton EA70 Monkey Bar mengembangkanya of-MonkeyLite DH bar. Easton Havoc remove these products for mountain bike enthusiasts who enjoyed particular type MTB Downhill, downhill terrain that demanded heavy handle bars are sturdy and strong so that handling when riding easier and safer.

 

features:
• Shot-peen finish for maximum fatigue strength
• 290 grams (25.4mm) 295 grams (31.8mm)
• Features 8deg backsweep and 4deg upsweep
• 711mm (28 ") wide
• Limited 5 year warranty
• Comes in a mid-rise only

Applying Taperwall technology that has been patented Easton, Taperwall is technologically in the mix of materials used in the main raw material pembutan these handle bars. Easton Havoc With this technology to guarantee a good quality weight and durability.

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