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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Indonesia downhill athlete dies during training

A biker who joined the Unifikasi Komunitas Downhill Indonesia (UKDI) died while practicing in the mountainous terrain of Bukit Klemuk Hamlet Sonngoriti Songgokerto Village, Batu Town, on Friday (09/16/2011).

Victim named Hery Budiono (51), resident of Malang. Witness this event as well as coaches, Satriyo Wibowo, explained, Hery not able to control the bike when going into the post 13 and into the deep ravine about 30 meters around 10:00 pm. Hery was seriously wounded. Neck and broken ribs.

"He did not use the neck as a safety standard in mountain biking activities and the possibility of not mastered the terrain," said Satriyo.

About 30 minutes later, Hery successfully removed from the ravine and was rushed to hospital Lung Stone Town. However, when in the course of his life was saved.

Chief Executive of this activity, Totok explains, this activity was carried out by 125 bicycle hobbyists who are members of UKDI. They practice today, in order to prepare for the event is officially on Saturday (09/17/2011). The organizers have set up track as far as 1.3 km in the hills in Batu. "As a result of this incident, immediately suspended practice today," he said. -surya.co.id

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New Merida Trans-mission 5000-D Bike

The Taiwan Bicycle Company is continuing to develop products of their flagship bike, Merida tried to give special advantages to their production bikes with "cutting-edge technogy" is a new breakthrough in bicycle frame maker. Not just a matter of making the frame Merida also innovate by removing the front suspension with long travel 130mm MTB. With a sizable component specifications, view the unique and exciting bike could be one of the best choices mountain bike (MTB), one of which is the Merida Trans-Mission 5000-D
Existing technology in Merida Trans-mission 5000-D include: Floating Disc, Doble Chamber Technology, Nano Carbon, Egg Shape, and Lock Out.
Floating Disc.Braking system front and rear wheels with isolating function Merida front and rear brake master of interference when used suspension, front suspension still function despite maximal use when carried to extreme braking and rear suspension otherwise continue to function when maximum braking.
Doble Chamber Technology.Technology is applied to the frame to withstand pressure from the front and rear wheels (whell set). When the wheel rotates the pressure both vertically and horizontally divided evenly by using a system Doble Chamber Technology.
Egg-shapedEgg-shaped front frame with a diameter of 50 mm, provides convenient handling and is resistant to excessive vibration, making the Merida Trans-Mission 5000-D is very safe to use.
Lock-outSuspension with lock system, just by turning or pulling the lock so that the front and rear suspension and adapted to the needs.
The following specification details:FRAME: Disc Trans-Mission CarbonSHOCK: Fox Rp23Fork: Fox RLC 100-120-140 32TalasBB: SETattachedBrake levers: Shimano XTRBRAKES F / R: Shimano XTR Disc 180/180 mmCHAIN: Shimano CN-HG93Chainwheel: Shimano XTR 44-32-22Derailleurs F / R: Shimano XTR / Shimano XTR ShadowFreewheel: Shimano CS-M770 11-34GRIPLOCK: Dual RingHandlebar: FSA XC Rise 280BOSSTEM: FSA OS-XTHeadset: BB410 NeckHubs: F / RattachedPedals: Shimano M520RIMS: DT Swiss XR1450Saddle: Fizik Gobi XM KiumSEAT CLAMP: Merida Aero 36 Allen TiSEATPOST: CrankBrothers Joplin 31.6Shifter F / RShimano XTR rapidfireTIRE F / R: Schwalbe Nobby NIC 2.25 EvolutionBELL: YWS-Alloy

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Santa Cruz BLUR XC Carbon

Mountain Bikes MTB latest from Santacruz "Santa Cruz Blur XC Carbon". Blur XC made ​​by Santacruz for the Rider who want the speed, strength for cross-country, with a very radical design to answer a competitor which has issued a recording Specialized Competitive XC they are Epic, FSR and Stumpjumper HT ERA.

The concept of super lightweight suspension (VPP) which is the development of type earlier suspension Blur XC, carrying travel (suspension length) 105mm travel make innovations of the Blur XC VPP decent make the choice for XC racing.

Here's a comparison with a NEW OLD Santacruz Blur XC XC Carbon
5.2 lbs / 2359g Frame weight 4.3 lbs / 1948g
6013 aluminum tubing Framematerial ud Carbon Fiber
115 mm 105 mm travel
200 x 51 165 x 38 shock i2i/stroke
-27% / +33% -6% Rate shock / +7%
24 mm 15 mm Chain growth
aluminum, 4 radial cartridge bearings, aluminum lower links, 4 Angular Contact Cartridge
bearings, four lip seals, grease 2 ports
upper link is molded titanium plate Carbon Fiber
replaceable dropout hanger replaceable der hanger
16.9 "/ 429mm Chainstaylength 16.6" / 422mm

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New SRAM XX For Mountain Bike

Do not want to miss with Shimano Dura Ace 7900 is made ​​for road bikes, replied by issuing SRAM SRAM XX for MTB.
SRAM XX is a full package for MTB is more in the know with 2 × 10 package, the package consists of the shifter, Rear derailleur (RD), Front derailleur (FD), Crank Case include the BB (Bottom Bracket), Gir (cassette), brake (brake system), loc front suspension, and XX front suspension.

XX Trigger Shifter
Is one of the shifters with the lightest weight among other products SRAM shifters. Weighing just 183g, it is so light for the size of a shifter. Carbon-based Carbon fiber for the body and pull for the blade system on it.

WEIGHT: 183g per pair
TECHNOLOGY: Exact Actuation ratio for 10 speed
SPEEDS: 2×10
COMPATIBILITY: XX 2×10 only
HARDWARE: AL-7075-T6 and stainless steel; TORX® T25 bolts
CLAMP: AL-6061-T6
BODY MATERIAL: Carbon fiber top cover; composite lower cover
BLADE MATERIAL: Carbon fiber pull; composite release
ADJUSTABILITY: Lever blade position

XX Front derailleur
In Design to prevent anti-scratch (abrasion), SRAM claims this is the fastest FD in the regulation of tooth removal.
WEIGHT: 118g (Low Mount)
CAGE MATERIAL: Steel
CLAMP MATERIAL: Forged AL-6061-T6
HARDWARE: TORX ® T25 bolts
Shifting Positions: 2
CABLE ROUTING: Top or bottom pull
CHAINSTAY ANGLE: 66-69 degrees
Compatibility: 31.8mm, 34.9mm, and 38.1mm clamp sizes
OPTIONS: High Mount, Low Mount, Direct Mount

XX Rear derailleur
Is a legend in the history of the SRAM shifters, RD XX provides optimum Traffic in speed and accuracy. Based carbon fiber is lightweight and robust suitable for off-roads.
WEIGHT: 181g
Speeds: 10 speed for 2 × 10 system
TECHNOLOGY: Exact actuation ratio, Direct Route Technology
INNER / OUTER CAGE MATERIAL: Carbon fiber composite
SPRING MATERIAL: Titanium
INNER LINK: Forged magnesium
OUTER LINK: Forged AL-6061-T6
B-BOLT: AL-7075-T6
B-Knuckle: Forged AL-7075-T6
P-Knuckle: Grilon ® composite
BEARING pulleys: Sealed ceramic
HARDWARE: Titanium and AL-7075-T6; TORX ® T25 bolts
CAGE LENGTH: 93mm
Compatibility: 36 tooth

XX Crank
This is a very in SRAM XX unggulkan in this latest package, with carrying 694g Bottom Bracket deliver outstanding performance and does not violate the rules of race.
WEIGHT: 694g (BB30),
754g (GXP w / BB)
CHAINLINE: 49.5
Chainring MATERIAL: AL-7075-T651
Chainring COLOR: Tungsten gray and silver
Chainring bolts: AL-7075-T6
Crank-ARM MATERIALS: Integrated carbon composite / aluminum spider construction
Compatibility CHAIN​​: SRAM PC Optimized for PC 1090 or 1090R
Crank-ARM LENGTH OPTIONS: 170mm and 175mm
Chainring OPTIONS: 26-39 (120/80 BCD), 28-42 (120/80 BCD), 30-45 (120/80 BCD)
BOTTOM BRACKET OPTIONS: GXP, GXP PressFit, BB30, and PressFit 30  

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Team Specialized UCI 2009

Specialized Team this season using Specialized Demo 8 for 2009 UCI downhill, FSR suspension. Rider under the sponsorship of their flagship Monster enery Specialized is Sam Hill and Brendan Fairlough.
Australian rider Sam Hill has won many titles in competitions such as the UCI Downhill in 2007 and is the Australian Cyclist of the year 2004-2007. Sam hill is almost always win in every race since taking Race U19. For that Monster Energy Specialized and sign him to be their mainstay in the UCI DH 2009.
Sam Hill mengakatan why he decided why he joined the Specialized Winter 2009:
"I joined the Specialized because we possessed the same goal, to win every race. Specialized has capabelitas for building and testing their new products with an aim to become the best ".
"I have a good prediction of the specialized team, personnel fun team-mate who is reliable, I believe with my future in this team and win this season with Specialized."
Teammate Brendan Fairlough very young 20th was a formidable racer in downhill racing. Brendan is the Junior World Cup DH and 5X British National Championsip.
Brendan continue his career with the rise in Word Cups, he is very talented and alit rich experience. With Sam Hill, Brendan convinced this season is a promising season for him.
Word Cups UCI DH has entered into six sessions, from six series that has been going on Monster Energy Specialized has mengantogi some podiom.In the series to six before the next series in Fort William (GBR), which will take place June 2009, Sam and Brendan could not talk much in the series to five in Madrid Spain,Urban Downhill in Madrid in 2009 controlled by the king downhill Steve Peat of Team Santacruz Syndicate.
From several sources in the next series of inventions take place in fort william Specialized will try to get up.

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COMMENCAL ABSOLUT SX 2010 Bike

issued a new product they Absolut 2010 SX bike slopestyle / dirtjump / bike park, which developed from a mountain bike star Frenchman Cedric Gracia.

Recently in an interview with BikeRadar, Max Commencal bikes provide an explanation of their new "Absolut commencal is our flagship product for dirtjump and bike park"

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