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Wednesday
Jul082020

Evil Updates The Wreckoning

Be the one-demon Wreckoning crew you always wanted to be. Redesigned from scratch and showing off a fresh look, we set our sights on improving our 29’er 166mm steed capable of spinning long days in the saddle but still ready to smash Strava a new one. Yes, it Enduros. It also rampages like Aggy, gets Fest-ive like Sorge, and wrecks cocky KOM overachievers on the daily. The Wreckoning decimates tired billy goat clichés and elevates regular riders to God-like status on everything from manicured bike park berms to imaginary freeride dream lines. How did we do it? Let us walk you through how the Wreckoning got better’er…yet again.

Maybe what’s most exciting is the bike’s sheer mind-expanding spectrum of options—customization runs thick in the Wreckoning’s bloodstream. Want steep aggressive angles on a burly trail bike? Set the Flip Chip to the “LOW” position and run a 160mm fork. Looking for a do-everything, one-bike quiver? Go with a 170mm fork and the bike climbs as well as it descends on all terrain. Ready to channel your inner Aggy and throw a freeride rampage? Run a 190mm fork and double down with our stock RockShox Super Deluxe coil rear suspension. Short chain stays keep every rider manualing regardless of the setup. Through any number of Flip Chip positions and choice of fork, the geometry gets dialed into your style of riding, by the bike, the day…even by the trail. This is your bike. Make it work for you.

Evil engineering genius Dave Weagle also improved on the Wreckoning by borrowing the pedal-friendly pop of the Following and Offering, and then dialing it in with a legacy downhill heritage only he can lay claim to. To achieve a complementary climbing ability for this leg-powered DH bike, the leverage curve has been revised, starting with the high-end leverage to maintain that supple, smooth pedaling feel we all love so much. As the leverage decreases slowly through the mid stroke, it provides a ton of efficient support to push against while the end stroke sees the lowest leverage. What this means for you is a 166mm bike that feels like 200mm. An extra 5 millimetres never made such a difference.

Evil Wreckoning Geometry

Soft and plush is all good, but anyone who’s been halfway through a rowdy, rock-strewn chute knows the value of stiffness too. The Wreckoning utilizes 157 Super Boost, the new standard of rear axle spacing for any rider who takes shred seriously. Add in the unified rear triangle and you’re ensured a firm AF frame when the going gets capital “G” good gawd gnarly.

The remaining details include all the goodness every bike worth its salty sass should have: full internal cable routing, integrated chain guide, and rubber sound-cancelling chain stay protectors we like to call Sound Mounds. All of this to simply say, The Wreckoning has arrived…again. And it’s more evil than ever. Bow down. 

Evil Wreckoning 166

Friday
Apr102020

Guerrilla Gravity Announces The Gnarvana A Trail Bike That Knows No Limits

 

 

Ripping down the steepest, chunkiest, fall-line trails is a zen-like experience, simultaneously losing all sense of self and becoming one with your bike. This flow state requires the right tool for the job, a bike that knows no limits, instilling a daredevil’s confidence and monk’s focus. Chasing this feeling is what inspired Guerrilla Gravity (GG) to develop the Gnarvana. 

The Denver, Colorado manufacturer’s latest development pairs 160 mm of Freedom Linkage-controlled travel with 29” wheels to create a bike fast enough to outrun your professional distractions and release yourself from terrestrial bonds. Come as you are and ascend to the next level with Gnarvana. 

The main frame of Gnarvana is built using Revved™ Carbon Technology, the evolution of traditional carbon fiber. Just as you will be reborn on your path to Gnarvana, Revved is carbon fiber born anew with advanced resin chemistry that is both impact-resistant and environmentally-conscious, because your bike should be tough enough to withstand a drop from the unspoilt heavens. 

Gnarvana is the fifth model built on the GG Modular Frame Platform. 

When designing the Modular Frame Platform, Guerrilla Gravity was excited at the possibilities of using Seastay Tuning Kits to change the way its riders experience a new bike day. Rather than purchasing several bikes for each discipline, their designers envisioned a future where your bike choice is no longer a compromise but a new way to adapt to your terrain and riding requirements. This flexibility allows riders to swap between 120, 145, and 160 mm 29” wheel platforms depending on the locale. If big achievements on little wheels is more your style, there are also 130-140, and 155-165 mm variants for 27.5 fans. Gnarvana is your own personal utopia, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.

So, if you already own a Modular Frame Platform equipped GG bike, you can use a Gnarvana Seatstay Tuning Kit (sold individually) to convert your bike into the latest in trail-taming technology. Depending on your existing bike configuration and desired change in ride quality, shocks, forks, and wheelsets are available with Seatstay Tuning Kit orders to complete your conversion. 

“With Gnarvana, you have ultimate line choice freedom, just point it straight over or through whatever you want.” - Chief Enginerd Matt

How does The Smash stack up to Gnarvana? The Gnarvana’s chainstay length has been stretched out to 450 mm, balancing the rider between the wheels so they can focus on what’s ahead of them. The extra stability from the lengthened chainstays, 15 mm more squish out back and 20 mm more of rock-smashing forgiveness up front (adding up to 170 mm fork travel) combine to erase any bad decisions made in a former life. Additionally, its 63.7 degree head tube angle (compared to The Smash’s 64.7 degrees) gives riders additional control to process trail inputs and respond with the best path to enlightenment. 

Gnarvana Geometry


Gnarvana is available in a power trio of customizable build kits plus a frameset option starting at $2195 for those wishing to build their own bike. GG Modular Frame Platform owners can convert their frames for $445 using Gnarvana Seatstay Tuning Kits (add the 230 x 65 shock of your choice and get a discount). 

Each of the three build kits (Ride, Rally, and Race) are curated using components guaranteed to hold up to the familiar cycles of shred and rebirth. GG riders demand nothing less and build kits are completely customizable based on your preferences. Be sure to click “Customize Build” on the newly revamped website to swap components around.

Gnarvana frames are currently in stock and scheduled for delivery on the following lead times:

 

 

  • Seatstay Tuning Kits: 2 weeks, starting at $445

  • Frameset: 2 - 4 weeks, starting at $2195

  • Complete bikes: 3 - 4 weeks, starting at $3895 

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Gnarvana Build Kits


Guerrilla Gravity offers three ways for you to buy your Gnarvana along with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee on your new bike. 

 

  1. Rider Direct (available in USA, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand) - visit RideGG.com, configure your Gnarvana, and order it. 

  2. Demo Center (available in USA and UK) - GG Demo Centers offer a way to test a bike in person before placing your order. 

  3. Shop Direct (available in USA and Canada) - support your scene and order your bike through your favorite local shop. 

  4. International Distributor (available in Chile, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore) - get in touch to be connected with an international distributor. 

 

 

New riders can configure your Gnarvana at

RideGG.com.

 

Current Modular Frame Platform owners can purchase Gnarvana Seatstay Tuning Kits

 separately.

As a company committed to North American manufacturing, Guerrilla Gravity has been adhering to city, state, and federal responses to COVID-19. They have adjusted schedules to allow no more than 5 fulfillment staff in the facility at a time and are working multiple shifts to maintain stated lead times. 

Riding bikes is an inherently dangerous activity and GG encourages you to enjoy your new bike in accordance with local regulations and within your abilities--we all like goin’ fast as much as anyone, but let’s all dial it back for the moment.

 

Thursday
Dec282017

Transition Announces The Carbon Sentinel Engineered To Party

 

For those of you who have been Sentimental over our new Sentinel but only ride carbon, the wait is over. Available in S, M, L and XL sizes and boasting all the same great features, hardware and parts kits as the alloy model. Coming in at a modest 6.83lbs / 3.1Kg this carbon beauty is a true rocketship. The Sentinel continues to receive praise as the bike that can truly do everything well. So if you like going up, over and down mountains the Sentinel is the bike for you. Available early 2018.

Transition Sentinal Geometry


The Sentinel was designed for 29er haters. A bike so capable, playful and fun that even the most staunch 29er naysayer will instantly convert. With our reverse mullet suspension configuration, the Sentinel stays responsive and playful while delivering incredible downhill monster truck capabilities. Our new Speed Balanced Geometry is our crown jewel that unlocks 100% of the potential of this bike. With SBG you get total confidence when it comes to cornering and climbing that really sets this bike apart from the crowd.

Transition Sentinel Features


Features

Carbon
Speed Balanced Geometry
Boost 148 Dropout Spacing
Trunion Metric Shock Sizing - 205mm X 57.5mm
Enduro Max Sealed Bearings
Threaded Bottom Bracket
Molded Rubber Downtube & Chainstay Protection
New Rattle Free Internal Cable Port Covers
External Rear Brake Routing
180mm Post Mount Brake
Collet Main Pivot
Water Bottle Storage Inside Front Triangle
Tire Clearance up to 29" x 2.5"
6.83lbs / 3.1Kg Frame w/shock and hardware
$2999 USA MSRP / Frameset
$4999 USA MSRP / GX build
$5999 USA MSRP / XO1 build

Transition Sentinel Build Kits

Sentinel Frame Details


Transition Sentinel Video

When dreaming up what to shoot for the Sentinel, we couldn’t narrow it down to one style of riding, so we shot four locations/riders. All of which found the Sentinel to be right at home. Enjoy!


Music in order of appearance:
Odesza - Boy
Beastie Boys - Sabotage
The Geek X Vrv - Chinese Morning
The American Spirit - Sons and Daughters
Macklemore - Willy Wonka (Instrumental)

Find Out More About The Transition Sentinel Here

 

Tuesday
Dec192017

The Unno Dash Is Ready 

The waiting has been long, but finally we have the perfect frames that we dreamed of. The Unno Dash is available for purchase. Only 25 frames were made in 2017 and you have now the opportunity to get one of those 25 numbered ones. No more will be made until the end of 2018, and in a highly limited amount, so do not miss this unique opportunity!
 

Features

  • The frame features 29” wheels
  • 130mm rear travel with an Öhlins STX 22 Air custom tuned shock
  • threaded 73mm BB
  • ISCG05
  • Tapered Zero Stack headset
  • rear PM 160mm
  • boost rear spacing axle
  • 31.6mm seat tube diameter with stealth guiding
  • anti-scratch BASF glossy clearcoat with black tint
  • internal guided cables
  • rubber protection for all the exposed areas
  • 5 years of warranty
  • comes in its own foam padded custom box



As the frames are very limited in number, they will be handled on a first come, first served basis. To place an order please send an email to info@unno.com. We will let you know if you have been fast enough to secure one and how to proceed with the purchase in the coming days. The first 15 bikes are ready to ship and will likely be shipped before Christmas. The 10 remaining frames should be ready a couple of weeks later since they only need to be painted. The wait has been long, but once you purchase your Unno bike we will not make you wait for it.

To inquire about orders email info@unno.com

Tuesday
Jun272017

2018 Intense Carbine 29r

For 2018, the new bike offers up a modern trail geometry, with longer reach for a more confidence-inspiring ride. The JS Tuned suspension “enduro link” has been developed and refined, offer longer links (including a carbon upper link) to optimize leverage curve, axle path and overall performance to make the Carbine an uncompromising 29” enduro race machine.

Intense Carbine Geometry


 

2018 Intense Carbine