Crank Brothers (More Titanium)

Crank Brothers Candy 2Ti Pedals is a 2-sided pedal with 4-sided entry and 2 main components made of titanium.
Spindle: Stainless Steel

Body: Fiber Composite

Kick Plates: Stainless Steel, Ti Nitride Treatment

Wings: 6 AL / 4V Titanium

Spring: 300 Series Stainless Steel

Weight: 252g per pair

Includes: Standard Cleat (Road Cleat available separately), Shims, and Crank Brothers' 2 year manufacturer warranty

Release Angle: 15 degree or 20 degree

Hydraulic Shifting by 5rot

The Goat tipped us to a $2K hydraulic shifting system that’s made by 5rot. The shifters are “nearly frictionless, light, and accurate and cost 2k!” And must be marketing to the dude that doesn’t want his bike to look like anyone elses and cost lots more. Snark aside, I’ll give 5rot props for the industrial form and function of the design — anyone remember Shimano’s multiple attempts at air shifting? Or Mavic’s ill-fated electro shifter?

Hydraulic shifting reminded me of Bettie (shifting under big loads, makes one think of hydraulics, electronics, or a damn belt drive).







Shifters 5Rot 134grams BOUGHT!!!!






Rear Derailleur 182grams (905€)




Front Derailleur 82grams (605€)

Light becomes lighter - Project Genius

Lightweight fetishist Sebastian Roth is known for constructing unreal bicycles with incredibly low overall weights. He is credited with several creations, including a 3883 gram (8.56 lbs) Addict. Sebastian was anxious to start his new trail bike tuning project, a Scott Genius. The starting point was a brand new IMP4 carbon Genius LTD frame equipped with the Equalizer2 TC shock providing 150mm travel and TC (Traction Control) at an already amazingly light 2250 grams (4.96 lbs).

After weeks of countless working hours, a new Genius was born from his workshop in the colors black and red. A brilliant and noble looking bicycle, equipped with the finest components, this unique creation will satisfy any light weight fanatic. This S.R. version Genius weighs just 8928 grams (19.68 lbs). So for all the “weight weenies” out there who want to build a lightweight trail bike, the Genius is a perfect base to start with.

Athertons ride new Saint to two rainbow jerseys

This weekend, Downhill mountain bikers Gee and Rachel Atherton each took victory at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy. Both were riding the new Saint components, featuring awesome brake performance and a crispy shift feeling, combined with a more lightweight design.

As the baking sun ensured the track was hot and dry, all eyes were on the Athertons, particularly after an incredible display at the recent Mountain Bike World Cup in Andorra, when brother Dan also took the win, making it a triple-victory for the family – and for the new Saint as well. Unfortunately, Dan had to sit out the competition this week after breaking his collarbone...



Rachel was first at the start gate for the Women’s Downhill Final and being the favourite she completely fulfilled the expectations by crossing the line an astonishing 11.99 seconds ahead of her closest rival.

Next, pressure shifted directly to brother Gee, who now had to live up to the family name and pull off the double-win. Last down the hill, Gee had fellow Brit Steve Peat to beat, who in his illustrous career has never won the coveted rainbow jersey. Through the split and Gee was 2 seconds clear, a margin he managed to hold as he shot across the finish line and into the elated Atherton huddle – ensuring the family again made history and became the first to win two Mountain Bike World titles in the same year.

Congratulations to the riders and many thanks for introducing the new Saint at the highest level possible!

Amazing Prices For Bike Parts!!!!!

See with your own eyes http://www.chainreactioncycles.com

AMAZING!!

SCOTT GENIUS LTD 2009: What makes a $13k bike tick?

Scott USA likely has this thing on a short leash, so not many people have actually ridden it–let alone touched one. Cam McRae from NSMB.com got a chance to spin on the $6300 Scott Genius 20 last month and shared his thoughts in this thorough review. However, he only rode it on the buffed-out trails in Sun Valley, Idaho. I’m curious how it would ride on Moab’s Porcupine Rim or on the Wasatch Crest Trail. I didn’t see any Scott bikes at the Outdoor Demo either. Were they there? Maybe I just missed them?

Regardless of riding time, the Genius packs some serious travel into that svelte carbon frame. With 150mm of travel front and rear and 6 trim levels that start with the Genius 50 at $3450 on up to the creme-de-la-creme Limited that sets you back the cost of a very nice used car.

Some of the technology behind the Scott Genius LTD Limited includes:

150mm travel via Proprietary Equalizer2 TC shock (co-built by DT-Swiss)
DT-Swiss EXC 150 carbon-fiber fork (Saw this at Interbike… very sweet!)
Bar-mounted shock adjustment (lockout, 95mm Trac Mode or 150mm)
Carbon carbon everywhere–even dropouts and chainstays
Single-piece front triangle uses IMP4 technology (everyone else joins each tube after molding)
A svelte 4.05 lbs for the frame
Barely under 23 lbs. fully-built
The kicker… $13,224.99 MSRP (USD)


I’m not doubting that the Scott Genius LTD Limted is likely an awesome trailbike, but I’d be interested to see the sales projections for such an astronomically-priced bike. No doubt Scott USA’s engineers are masters of working with carbon-fiber and have worked hard on this showpiece, but the reality is who can afford to shell out that kind of coin on a bike? And, if they can afford that expensive of a bike, will they actually ride it? Who knows…

Maybe I can get my hands on one of them next year and find out for myself? Scott USA has been a hard nut to crack over the years, so I’m not holding my breath. For now, I’ll have to imagine it rides well while considerably lightening your pocketbook at the same time–cool feature!






Price (USD)
$13,224.99

Sizes
S, M, L, XL

Weight
10.40 kg / 22.91 lbs

Frame
- Scott Genius / IMP4 technology / HMX net
- carbon swingarm / carbon dropouts with replaceable hanger
- sealed aircraft bearings
- 150mm rear travel

Fork BB-Set
Truvativ
GXP Team
shell 73mm
&E DM

Handlebar
Ritchey
Carbon WCS
18mm Rise
OS / 660 mm
Scott lockon grips

H'stem
Ritchey MTB
WCS 4-Axis 44
OS / 31.8mm
1-1/8“ / 6° angle

Pedals
Crankbrothers
Egg Beater
4 titanium

Seatpost
Ritchey WCS
Carbon
34.9mm

Seat
Fizik
Tundra Braided
Carbon rails

Hub (Front)
DT Swiss
240 S Disc
15mm thru axle
32H

Hub (Rear)
DT Swiss
240 S Disc
32H

Chain
Sram
PC 991
Hollow pin

Cassette
Shimano XTR
CS-M970
11-32 T

Spokes
DT Swiss
Aerolite
black

Rims
DT Swiss
XRC 330
Carbon rim
32H

Tires
Continental
Mountain King
26 x 2.2 / 180TPI
Kevlar Bead
Supersonic

DT Swiss EXC 150
15mm QR thru axle
carbon lowers
air spring / reb. A.
Launch Control
150mm travel

Shock (Rear)
Scott Equalizer 2
3 Modus Lockout-
Traction-Full travel
Ball joints / dual
reb. Adj. / trac loc 2
remote control

Headset
Ritchey WCS
Carbon 1 1/8“
semi integrated
44/50mm

Derailleur (Rear)
Sram X-0
carbon
medium cage
27 Speed

Derailleur (Front)
Shimano XTR
FD-M970
E-Type
direct mount

Shifters
Sram X-0
Trigger
multi adj.
with carbon cap

Brake Levers
Formula
R1 Carbon

Brakes
Formula R1
180/F and 180/R mm Rotor

Crankset
Truvativ Noir 3.3 TM
Carbon crankarm
Giga X Pipe
44Ax32Ax22A T

Selle Italia CX Zero

Weight: 81g
W 131 x L 275
Use: Road

The Carbon had a hard role: we tamed it! Pure Lightness and elegance.A refined carbon shell, a perfect synthesis of lightness, reliability and design.











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