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Lundi, 6 septembre 2010 Publié par Benoit CommentairesPl- 6 sep 2010 à 19:56 WoW-E! Pl- 6 sep 2010 à 19:57 Et les «bikes» de cross eux????
«Feed more plz»!
':D Ladenenchef 6 sep 2010 à 22:01 Oui je sais... j'attend de trouver des posts.. Ya le split 150mm plus bas dans les news...
I will keep you posted!
Andre at Morewood Bikes walks us through some of the updates to the Makulu downhill bike for 2011. Samedi, 4 septembre 2010 Publié par Benoit
Morewood Bikes has gotten together with Dave Weagle to offer a new 150mm travel trail bike with the newly patented Split Pivot suspension. Check inside for photos of the new prototype as well as video with Dave Weagle himself explaining the suspension design.
Patrick Morewood and his team have worked tirelessly to bring to market what is perhaps the most anticipated frame in the company's history. Licensing Dave Weagle's famed design, this finely tuned trail bike has all the characteristics that riders have come to love and expect from us. Split Pivot fits the 150mm travel platform perfectly.
This bike is a prototype but will still look very similar when it comes into production. Release date is set for February/March of 2011.
With this bike they've felt they've been able to acheive the best of both worlds. Being able to help incoproate new damper designs into a more tunable fashion with their control link, the 150mm bike is designed to excel on the trail. Tapered headtube for additonal strength and allow for the usage with the current range of tapered forks and headsets.
142mm x 12mm rear end. This means the dropouts are keyed much like a front wheel and the wheel drops simply into the dropouts with confidence. The hangers are easy to replace too which is a treat.
Rear disc mount is post mount so the brake caliper bolts directly to the frame. Front derailleur area will see some minor tweaks to allow for more clearance but the use of the direct mount derailleur simplifies front derailleur setup as riders will be able to set their derailleur up easier since they will only have to worry about having to align the derailleur vertically as it sits on a rail.
Geo will be quite aggressive for Morewood. They're still finding that sweet spot on a few measurements but expect around a 67.5º HA and a lower bottom bracket than their previous 150mm bikes.
The 150mm bike will certainly open the door up I think for Morewood in terms of being able to fine tune their bike range and in the future will include more Split-Pivot models. What is Split Pivot?
Split Pivot is a patented suspension system for high performance bicycles, where traction, efficiency, manoeuvrabil- ity, and frame stiffness are important factors on the track and trail. The heart of the new suspension design features a concentric dropout pivot. Together with Dave Weagle's competi- tion proven engineering and testing process, Morewood have engineered a frame to combine the best performance traits of single pivot and long-arm linkage suspensions. Split Pivot is all about having fun on the trail, and each unique suspension layout is designed to offer a ride that will make you smile regardless of your riding style or ability.
How does it work?
The Split Pivot concentric dropout design separates acceleration forces from braking forces in the suspension. The system reduces excess suspension reaction to accelera- tion forces, and at the same time reduces excess reaction to braking forces. Braking neutrality can be tuned independently of acceleration characteristics, and suspension feel can be tuned by varying leverage ratio curves. With so many possible mechanical layouts, not every Split Pivot bike looks or performs the same. But therein lies the beauty, because it allows us to create the perfect tool for the job. And we have. Jeudi, 2 septembre 2010 Publié par Benoit CommentairesLadenenchef 2 sep 2010 à 21:18 What an nice bike!!! Can't wait to see it and try it!
Lundi, 30 août 2010 Publié par Benoit
Now here's a scoop for all of you tech heads: Formula Brake Company was cool enough to send me a set of 2011 Formula R1 brakes for a review. I was actually expecting to get the the 2010 model so when these babies arrived I was stoked! The R1 is basically the pinnacle of the accumulated technology behind Formula which means these brakes are up there in cost but they're dripping with superior modulation in a super strong, lightweight package. To me these brakes may well be worth their weight in gold. The first thing you'll notice about the R1 brakes is the forged and compact master cylinder (similar to Formula's the ONE). The master cylinder (MC) takes up very little bar space and is radially constructed. Featuring a convenient flip-flop design, the R1 allows you to bleed the brakes on either side (dual ports) while the split clap allows you to install and remove the brake without disturbing other components (nothing drives me crazier than having to remove unrelated parts unnecessarily). Inside the MC is a high capacity reservoir that surrounds the piston.
The R1 master cylinder body is forged and then machined for maximum strength and minimum mass. Speaking of mass, you can get these brakes down to 263 grams±. This is very light indeed for a brake that can be used safely by AM riders (Enduro) who want to keep their rigs in lightweight climbing condition.
The 2011 R1 model adds reach adjustment as well as pad contact point adjustments. The reach adjust (red knob) on the lever makes it easy to adjust how far out you want the levers, with plenty of room for adjustment. The contact point adjuster, which is radially mounted before the brake line, adjusts the volume in the line to compensate for pad wear and engagement points. Reach adjust is retrofit-able to 2010 models.
The bright red bits are all-aluminum fasteners to further reduce weight on the R1 brakes and torx heads on all the bolts reduces the risk of stripping the bolt heads. With the R1 it's important that you follow the installation instructions to the letter and torque all the bolts down to stated values. |  |
The R1 caliper hasn't changed this year (probably because it's hard to improve on perfection) and features the same forging process as the master cylinder. The upshot: a compact, lightweight, and stiff structure. What is hidden from view is the 22mm pistons and larger-than-expected brake fluid capacity behind the patented cap design. All of this increases the fluid capacity (reducing the chances of boil over) and reduces the physical size of the caliper (as well as weight).  The calipers are post mount in design and can handle rotors up to 220mm. However, keep in mind these are not DH brakes (those would be the ONE or the ONE FR). Earlier I mentioned how I dislike removing parts for no good reason and with Formula's top load design, removing pads and springs can be accomplished without disturbing caliper alignment (see image right).
The stock R1 brake pads sport organic material backing on aluminum to further reduce weight but you can get the sintered pads on steel backing plates if you want a more aggressive set-up.
Installing the R1 brakes on my OPUS Stahk was a piece of cake. Following Formula's instructions and recommendations it took all of about 30 minutes to get both front and rear brakes installed. I'm sorta particular so I shortened the hoses a bit and then re-bled the brakes (15 minutes per wheel). In the package you get extra fittings to get the job done without having to hit up your LBS for parts. Remember to torque everything down properly - the last thing you want to do is snap a bolt or even worse have something come loose on that 15 mile loop you're hitting.
On the trail the R1's have a similar feel to the ONE's which I've been rocking on my DH bike. The modulation on these brakes is second to none. The R1's don't engage like on/off switches; rather they come in with an amount of stopping force proportionate to the lever pressure. I only use one finger to grab the levers and that is more than enough with these brakes. On descents or technical spots where I find myself dragging the brakes, the overall characteristics of the brakes didn't change much due temperature increases on the rotor and pads. |
The amount of braking force the R1's generate is certainly less that its bigger brother the ONE but clearly the R1s sport a much more compact and lightweight package. These brakes release very quickly without a hint of drag which to me is a great thing. This is especially important for competitive riders where every second counts - the last thing you want is a system that slows you down when you don't want it to. Valuable energy can be lost when brakes drag and fortunately the R1s don't. If you go back and read my review of Formula's the ONE you can see that both sets are very similar in performance aside from overall braking force. Pricing is also similar with the R1's landing at $330.90 MSRP. These are incredible brakes for XC and AM use and you'll have a hard time finding higher performance in a mountain bike brake package anywhere close to this weight and build quality.  Although it's not shown here, Formula does offer the direct mount MiXmaster for your XX/XO/X9 shifters, both left and right side to clean up your bars a bit. They can be had for about $33.60 each; carbon levers and titanium bolt kits are offered as well.
Take a look at the Formula website for further details. Shout out to the good folks at Formula for providing the R1 brakes for review! |
Jeudi, 26 août 2010 Publié par Benoit
SEA OTTER CLASSIC 2010 - When we showed you Industry Nine's beautiful new road hubs a bit ago, they were working diligently to get them built up and ready for market. Now, they've put together some of the lightest (and they claim stiffest) road wheels out there.
For the full tech rundown on the rims, check out this post and video, which shows them built with alloy rims. What they're showing at Sea Otter are two sets of road hoops with Edge Composites' carbon rims. The set above, dubbed the I25, uses a 25mm deep Edge rim and weighs in at a mere 970g per pair. They're tubular only, simply because that's the only way Edge makes this rim, but there's the I45 that's available in both tubular and clincher.
And 970g isn't just claimed…we've got them on the scale, along with the I45's, after the break… They're built up with 18F / 24R hole rims using Sapim CX Ray spokes. Individual weights are 380g for the front and 590g for the rear. As you may have guessed, the I45 wheelset uses 45mm deep Edge Composites rims, but they're built the same otherwise. They're rolling in production right now, and since they use traditional spokes in lieu of I9's proprietary aluminum spoke models, the only production hold up these should experience is getting the rims from Edge.
If carbon rims aren't your thing, you can get the I30 alloy rim wheelset. Weights are 630g front / 830g rear (1460g / set), and they're available with either black or white rims. Mercredi, 25 août 2010 Publié par Benoit
J'ai réalisé que notre voyage tirait à ca fin en regardant les montagnes du balcon de notre condo à Panorama. La course finie, cela annonce officiellement que le voyage est en majeure partie derrière nous. Lorsqu'on y pense, peu de gens peuvent se permettre de partir en road trip pour un mois. Le travail, les obligations familiales, l'argent sont toutes des bonnes raisons qui nous en empêchent. En ayant créé notre emploi dans le monde du bike, nous avons la chance de vivre ce genre de voyage comme partie intégrante de notre travail. Ce n'est pas peu dire! Cette année, cela nous a permis de se faire deux chum Jp et Yann. Nostalgique? Peut être un peu…Je suis tout de même content de retourner chez moi, avec ma copine mon chat et mon lit king!!! Malheureusement, nous avons perdu un mousquetaire pour le voyage du retour. Yann a décidé de poursuivre son rêve et d'aller courser en Suisse et Italie pour les 2 coupes du monde (Valdisole et Champéry). Je peux vous dire que les 3 heures de route entre pano et Calgary on été plus qu'agréable avec une boite de bike dans l'habitacle du véhicule… Le ventre plein après un Burger King de 2000 calories chacun, on a mis le cap sur le Qc. Le target est de faire du 12h de route par jour pour les 4 prochains jours. Aujourd'hui on part de Duluth destination Sault Sainte Marie.
Stay tuned pour d'autres nouvelles. Mercredi, 21 juillet 2010 Publié par Benoit
Comme promis, voici les résultats des qualifications du top 10 élites : 1-
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10- | Dean Tennant
Andrew Mitchell
Jamie Biluk
Charles-Alexandre Dube
Rob Fraser
Yann Gauvin
Adriano Digiacinto
Julien Laramee
Thomas Vanderham
Tyler Gnitt
| Dunbar Cycles
Dunbar Cycles
Pinkbike
On The Edge Canada
Primary Trek
Lama Cycles
Bryson Racing Clan
Cycles Quilicot
Evil
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3:31:30
3:34:06
3:34:37
3:34:89
3:35:15
3:35:52
3:37:24
3:37:34
3:37:66
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Voici les résultats des qualifications du top 5 junior expert: |
| Remi Gauvin (BC)
Tyler Allison (BC)
Guillaume Labrie (QC)
Sky Gustin (BC)
Brandon Indic (AB)
| PerformX/Evil
Team BC
Lama Cycles/Équipe du Québec
Lama Cycles/Cycling BC
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3:36.09
3:38.33
3:38.45
3:38.61
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Dimanche, 11 juillet 2010 Publié par Benoit
Pour ceux qui n'ont aucune idée de ce qu'est Panorama, voici un petit résumé home made… Panorama est une méchante grosse montagne dans le milieu de nul part… Il s'agit de la cinquième montagne au Canada en dénivelé (après Whistler Blackcomb, Kicking Horse, Jackson Hole pas dans cet ordre nécessairement…). En fait, il s'agit d'un mini Whistler (tout est aussi cher, exemple le jus oasis à 1.99$...) et les Laurentides des gens de Calgary (environ à 3h de Calgary). Après 12h de route en provenance de Whistler, le Lama Crew arrive enfin à Panorama. Nous avons réservé un super condo dans la haute ville (assez up-scale comme set up!). Notre condo est à 1 minute du chair lift. Par contre, nous devons faire a peu près 20km pour allé à l'épicerie où tout est 2 fois plus cher que partout. Je crois que le pire est définitivement le prix de la bière à 40$ pour 20 canettes de Bud. Je vous dis, la bière est plus cher que l'or au BC… En ce qui se concerne la piste, elle est rapide, poussiéreuse et physique. Il s'agit de conditions vraiment différentes de ce que nous sommes habitué au Québec.
Je vous donne des nouvelles des résultats de qualification demain Vendredi, 9 juillet 2010 Publié par Benoit
Pour commencer, depuis notre arrivé au Camp of Champion, nous avons eu tellement de chose a faire que nous n'avons pas vraiment pris le temps de bloger… Au nom du Lama crew, je m'excuse! Pour ceux qui ne sont pas au courent, Lama Cycles est un commanditaire du camp. Nous avons équipé le camp de vélo complet NS Bikes Métropolis ainsi que des frames de Morewood Makulu. Rien de mieux que d'aller voir nos propres vélos en action. À notre arrivé, nous avons eu droit à une visite guidé des lieux par le Jeff Young, le directeur du camp. Même pour des vieux comme nous, le set-up est de rêve. Les campeurs ont un skate park, une court de basket-ball, tables de pool, tables de ping-pong, un half pipe, 2 plasma 56 pouces avec Playstation 3, un dirt jump et pour terminer; un air bag pour pratiquer les plus gros tricks. Vraiment impressionnant quant on pense qu'a leur age dans les camp d'été nous ont faisaient du bricolage… Il s'agit totalement d'un autre monde, d'une autre mentalité. On est a Whistler et ça parait Après cette visite guidé, nous nous sommes fait remettre un bracelet Camp of Champion ce qui fait du lama crew des campeurs officiels. Ainsi, cela nous donne droit au déjeuner et dîner gratuit dans un restaurant du village ainsi qu'aux billets de remontés… MALADE!!!
Stay tuned!!! Lundi, 5 juillet 2010 Publié par Benoit |
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