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Fresh Meat - Served Warm to You This Fall!
by kakah
Posted: Nov 17, 2007
This Freshmeat has everything you need all served on one big platter. If you need a little extra stoke to get you out there on your bike this fall then pop a copy of Vicious Circle into your player, you'll need to hit the rewind button a few times when you see the 65ft double road gap! Before you head out, replace those toe-clips with a set of Axioms RoadGap pedals in white and get out there in the mud! The Germans are all over this platter with the 6" travel Magura Woton fork and Louise 8" brakes. After a big day on the hill you'll want to look your best while on the town so pick up the new Pinkbike T-shirt, cut the sleeves off and unleash those guns into the night!
Big travel single crown forks are all the rage these days. While I have mixed feelings about most of todays long travel single crown forks, the Magura Woton may change that. Direct from Germany to Pinkbike HQ, the Woton is a light weight 160mm (6.3") travel fork.
With big 36mm stanctions and post mounts for an 8" rotor, you know the Woton is ready for action. But what if it takes a bit of climbing to get to that action? Glad you asked, because it comes with an optional bar mounted travel adjust, from 160 down to 120mm. I can see a lot of groms deciding not to employ this option but it's there if you want it which is nice. It is 20mm thru-axle only and uses a Maxle (yes, that Maxle) to simplify things. All of the above is great but the feature that sets this fork apart from the crowd is Dual Arch Design. Instead of a single fork arch the Woton has both an arch in the front and the rear. Think of a big 'ol cardboard tube: if the tube is in one piece it remains strong (DAD), but if you were to take some scissors and cut the tube open it gets real noodly (single arch). With riders pushing themselves so far these days companies are having to make bigger and bigger forks to handle the progression, DAD seems like not only the next step but also one that may make the most sense. I rode a Woton for a few days earlier in the year and was impressed with how solid it felt. I know some of you out there are not impressed with the reliability of current big travel single crowns so I'll be sure to punish the Woton over the Fall riding season and report back so stay tuned!
http://www.magurausa.com
The Germans are invading Freshmeat! In the same package as the Woton was a super sweet set of Louise 8" brakes. Even though the Louise is not Magura's most powerful brake (look up the Gustav), it is the most popular here due to its ease of adjustment and amount of modulation all in a lighter package.
Louise got a make over and has some new features that make them even more user friendly then before. EBT (Easy Bleed Technology) makes for drip free bleeds so I won't get mineral oil in my eyes anymore and the HeatEater will help keep the fluid cooler on those epic descents. My favorite improvement would have to be QuickFit. It has been a long time coming but the Louise finally has the ability to be installed or removed without having to take off your grips and shifter. Instead of a split clamp, Magura uses a single bolt and hinged clamp which weighs in a bit lighter than two bolts and means there are less parts for me to drop.
http://www.magurausa.com
Hot date with Cori's mom this weekend? If you want to make a good impression then bring one of the new Pinkbike T-shirts for her to wear on your big night out. The new duds will work for both casual and formal occasions when you want to not only look you're best but also show the love.
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The Axiom RoadGap II pedal is by far the most common pedal I see in these parts. And for good reason, people in these parts are smart and do their homework. The 'Gaps have all the features one should look for in a pedal: Double row sealed bearings, tall set screws (with spares), and a good concave to help keep your kicks planted. If you can only afford one pair you'll be happy about the axle having both wrench flats and a 6mm allen key hole in the back so you can switch them between bikes! The new version is also ready for the photo shoots in a sweet sparkle white paint job.
The best feature about the RoadGaps? They come with Lifetime warranty.
http://www.axiomgear.com/product/parts/pedals/
As far as I am concerned, it is winter here at Pinkbike HQ. My rule is pretty simple, if its under 10c then it's officially winter. And because I am allergic to snow that means it is actually movie season for me. Thank the lord for movies as they are the only reason I don't off myself every winter. Here we have a new movie, Vicious Circle. It has all the ingredients I need to watch it multiple times. A great opening section by Canadian Claire Buchar, some big riding done by Graham Agassiz and a banger part with Boyko. There is even some 20"er's in the mix also.
Check out that cover shot though. That's Isael Cote sending it way way out. The dimensions on that monster are 65ft out over two roads, about 30ft down and a take off speed of about 190kph. The Bonus section has a little bit of background about the gap which is pretty neat.
Order Vicious Circle HERE.
With big 36mm stanctions and post mounts for an 8" rotor, you know the Woton is ready for action. But what if it takes a bit of climbing to get to that action? Glad you asked, because it comes with an optional bar mounted travel adjust, from 160 down to 120mm. I can see a lot of groms deciding not to employ this option but it's there if you want it which is nice. It is 20mm thru-axle only and uses a Maxle (yes, that Maxle) to simplify things. All of the above is great but the feature that sets this fork apart from the crowd is Dual Arch Design. Instead of a single fork arch the Woton has both an arch in the front and the rear. Think of a big 'ol cardboard tube: if the tube is in one piece it remains strong (DAD), but if you were to take some scissors and cut the tube open it gets real noodly (single arch). With riders pushing themselves so far these days companies are having to make bigger and bigger forks to handle the progression, DAD seems like not only the next step but also one that may make the most sense. I rode a Woton for a few days earlier in the year and was impressed with how solid it felt. I know some of you out there are not impressed with the reliability of current big travel single crowns so I'll be sure to punish the Woton over the Fall riding season and report back so stay tuned!
http://www.magurausa.com
The Germans are invading Freshmeat! In the same package as the Woton was a super sweet set of Louise 8" brakes. Even though the Louise is not Magura's most powerful brake (look up the Gustav), it is the most popular here due to its ease of adjustment and amount of modulation all in a lighter package.
Louise got a make over and has some new features that make them even more user friendly then before. EBT (Easy Bleed Technology) makes for drip free bleeds so I won't get mineral oil in my eyes anymore and the HeatEater will help keep the fluid cooler on those epic descents. My favorite improvement would have to be QuickFit. It has been a long time coming but the Louise finally has the ability to be installed or removed without having to take off your grips and shifter. Instead of a split clamp, Magura uses a single bolt and hinged clamp which weighs in a bit lighter than two bolts and means there are less parts for me to drop.
http://www.magurausa.com
Hot date with Cori's mom this weekend? If you want to make a good impression then bring one of the new Pinkbike T-shirts for her to wear on your big night out. The new duds will work for both casual and formal occasions when you want to not only look you're best but also show the love.
The Axiom RoadGap II pedal is by far the most common pedal I see in these parts. And for good reason, people in these parts are smart and do their homework. The 'Gaps have all the features one should look for in a pedal: Double row sealed bearings, tall set screws (with spares), and a good concave to help keep your kicks planted. If you can only afford one pair you'll be happy about the axle having both wrench flats and a 6mm allen key hole in the back so you can switch them between bikes! The new version is also ready for the photo shoots in a sweet sparkle white paint job.
The best feature about the RoadGaps? They come with Lifetime warranty.
http://www.axiomgear.com/product/parts/pedals/
As far as I am concerned, it is winter here at Pinkbike HQ. My rule is pretty simple, if its under 10c then it's officially winter. And because I am allergic to snow that means it is actually movie season for me. Thank the lord for movies as they are the only reason I don't off myself every winter. Here we have a new movie, Vicious Circle. It has all the ingredients I need to watch it multiple times. A great opening section by Canadian Claire Buchar, some big riding done by Graham Agassiz and a banger part with Boyko. There is even some 20"er's in the mix also.
Check out that cover shot though. That's Isael Cote sending it way way out. The dimensions on that monster are 65ft out over two roads, about 30ft down and a take off speed of about 190kph. The Bonus section has a little bit of background about the gap which is pretty neat.
Order Vicious Circle HERE.
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gustofwind
(Nov 19, 2007 at 8:10)
lifetime warrenty sounds zesty
lifetime warranty isn't like you think it is. There are stipulations
What's Covered?
Any defect in materials or manufacturing.
What's Not Covered?
Damage or failure as a result of mis-use, accidents, or routine usage "worn out".
What's Covered?
Any defect in materials or manufacturing.
What's Not Covered?
Damage or failure as a result of mis-use, accidents, or routine usage "worn out".
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very big jump! Realy nice! But take off speed of about 190kph??? Not shur if you take of at 190 kpm you juste make 60 feet!!!
yeah thats like.. 120 mph give or take.. which i think is close to the world speed record that guy got riding that M6 a month or so ago.
yeah that guy on the m6 got 130 mph which is like around 215 kmh, yeah he definetly wasnt going that fast to hit that gap, im estimating probly somewhere in beetween 80 and 100 kmph which is still going some
Oh wow, this DVD rocks, baby!
Reeeeeally cool
But 190 kpm? I dunno, sounds too much and a bit unreal. was that a official measure?
anyway, AMAZING!
Reeeeeally cool
But 190 kpm? I dunno, sounds too much and a bit unreal. was that a official measure?
anyway, AMAZING!
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obviously...imagine if something goes wrong, and about the wind?
someone think about it? f*ck 190, it was 90km/h, but some guys realy insist to go fast tiping..
someone think about it? f*ck 190, it was 90km/h, but some guys realy insist to go fast tiping..
I like the sound of the dual arch on the Wotans, innovative thinking, however i rode some of last years ones and they werent anything special. Maybe they've stepped it up this year.
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road gap pedals are sick, especialy because they come with extra pins, although my pins on mine keep falling out and i have to constantly replace them. they grip like a 1 year old kid on his moms teet.
The warranty will only cover "manufacturers defects", this does not include bushings, bearings, spindles or pins, these parts are subject to "wear and tear", which is not covered. So the Lifetime Warranrty doesn't really mean anything, because the above listed parts are the ones that will fail on a pedal.
Specializedbiker, you need to pull all your pins, clean the holes and pins, then use BLUE Locktite in the holes, this will keep the pins from un-screwing themselves. DO NOT overtighted the pins, they are steel going into aluminum, which makes the holes easy to strip.
Specializedbiker, you need to pull all your pins, clean the holes and pins, then use BLUE Locktite in the holes, this will keep the pins from un-screwing themselves. DO NOT overtighted the pins, they are steel going into aluminum, which makes the holes easy to strip.
RE: Lifetime warranty...
I ovalised my head tube on my demo 8 and got a new frame within 1 month. Sweet.
I ovalised my head tube on my demo 8 and got a new frame within 1 month. Sweet.
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I was there that day...i was raking the landing to make it smoother ...i was not happy to be there...it was honestly the scariest day of my life. I had my good friend at the top of a run in , with a 65ft step down with a 30+ feet drop...10 second later he nailed it...amazing.stephan malette and it was not 190kph....not even close...someone miss write!
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