Santa Cruz Bronson 650B Announced

Two decades of evolution at Santa Cruz brought us here. An entirely new frame, new wheel size and new perspective on what a 6" travel bike can conquer.

Bronson is not some rehashed 27.5" tribute act to anything else in our range. It stands alone as testament to the years of designing and refining at our old Bronson Street facility.

Locked up for months of secret testing, Bronson breaks straight onto the scene as the Syndicate's race bike for their Enduro World Series campaign.

From Tazmon to Bronson... Santa Cruz continues to lead each new era. Welcome to our Group B. If you're a spectator on track, please take a step back.

- 27.5" (650b) wheels
- 142 mm rear axle spacing.
- New molded rubber swingarm and downtube protectors.
- 2 x bottle cage mounts.
- Forged upper link.
- Forged aluminum lower link with angled grease ports: offset for chainguide clearance.
- Collet axle pivots: lock in place without pinch bolts.
- Angular contact bearings: all pivots.
- Direct mount rear derailleur hanger option: standard hanger comes as stock.
- Full carbon dropouts and disk mounts.
- Co-molded aluminum hardware on frame pivots: no bonding.
- Carbon ISCG-05 tabs.
- Routing for Reverb Stealth.
- 73mm threaded BB: creak-free riding and easy installation.

Bronson Aluminum

Bronson Carbon

2013 Bluegrass Enduro Tour

Hannah Barnes, Jérome Clementz and Alex Lupato will be among the riders opening the international enduro season at round #01 of the Bluegrass Enduro Tour in Castelbuono - Sicily - next week-end.
The race is a two day event with a prologue in the streets of Castelbuono on Saturday and three long timed stages raced in the Madonie mountains around Castelbuono on Sunday.

 
What Hannah said:
I am really excited to be going to Castelbuono for the first round of the Bluegrass Enduro Tour. It will be awesome to be racing on a beautiful island and catching up with old friends. I can't wait to ride the trails and get back into the racing spirit after a cold winter tucked away in the Fort William woods. It's going to be a shock to the system to be racing again, but I can't wait! See you there.

About the Bluegrass Enduro Series
Born 4 years ago on the slopes of the French Vosges mountains the format of our MTB Enduro series follows similar lines to the motorcycle type enduro. The event takes the form of riding a route interspersed by timed stages. The Bluegrass Enduro Tour is raced in four different countries in 2013. The success of the Bluegrass Enduro Tour is to be found in its uncompromised values, a mix of fantastic trails and great atmosphere.

2013 Bluegrass Info

Ibis Ripley 29er Announced

Design goals of the Ripley 29

Our goal was to bring the advantages of a 29” wheel to a lightweight, nimble and fun trailbike. We think 120 mm of travel is the sweet spot for a snappy bike that isn’t cumbersome or heavy. We also wanted the Ripley to be configurable for a wide range of terrain and riding styles, so we made it compatible with 120–140 mm travel forks. We asked Dave Weagle (Mr. dw-link) to give the Ripley pedaling efficiency, XC-like acceleration and optimization for 29er specific gearing in addition to the usual dw-attributes such as excellent small bump compliance, predictable travel through the range with no wallowing or harsh bottom out. This version of the dw-link, like the ones he’s done for us in the past, delivers on the promise.

Features of the Ripley 29 - Special Preview

• 120mm rear wheel dw-link travel
• 5.0 Pound frame with X Fusion Microlite Shock, 5.2 lbs with Fox RP23 CTD
• Approved for 120-140mm forks, 32 or 34 stanchion
• Tapered head tube (suitable for various Cane Creeks & Chris King InSet 3)
• Internal TT cable routing with molded carbon cable stops
• Shock Specs: 184mm x 44mm with .4 volume spacer
• Provision for cable-actuated adjustable seat posts
• BB92/Press GXP style integrated BB
• 142mm Maxle rear axle
• 160mm carbon fiber post mount rear brake mounts
• High direct mount front derailleur mounts directly on swingarm
• Headset: IS ZS44/28.6 | EC49/40
• BB height w/ 2.1" tires: 325mm (12.8")
• Geometry measured with 520.8mm axle to crown fork

Ibis Ripley 29"

Ian Hylands Joins Niner Bikes

Niner Bikes welcomes Ian Hylands as full time Photographer and Videographer for the company. Ian comes to Niner with an impressive portfolio and significant experience as an influential image maker in the cycling industry.

Ian’s work speaks for itself – he’s had images in every major US mountain bike publication and his pictures live on the computer monitors of cyclists around the world. We are really excited to bring him on board.” said Niner Marketing Manager Carla Hukee, “This signals a new capacity for great content from Niner Bikes”.

Ian will be based out of Niner’s Fort Collins, CO office.

Niner Bikes was founded 2004 in Southern California and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.

The company is dedicated to the ideals of passion, commitment and 29ers only.

http://www.ninerbikes.com

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2013 Bluegrass Enduro Tour in Sicily at Easter

The race:

Saturday 30^th March 2013 – The Prologue

A special stage across the narrow streets, the most beautiful monuments and the history of Castelbuono and its people. The stage is long approximately 600 meters. The Special Stage starts at 15:30. At the end riders and participants can taste the typical products of Castelbuono, such as pastries, cheeses, wines, spirits, meats and more. All this in an ancient monastery. 

Very Important: during that week end begins the Daylight Saving Time. At 2:00 a.m. of saturday 31th of march move your clock one hour forward to 3:00 a.m

Sunday 31st March 2013 – BETi Castelbuono Three special stages across the beautiful trails of Parco delle Madonie. Meeting – 9:00 (Piano Sempria) // Briefing – 9:30 (Piano Sempria) // Start – 10:00   1st Transfert: from 1266 meters on the sea level to 1533 meters. About 5,3 km. 1st Special Stage (Sentiero dei Giganti – Manna Trail): the first special stage starts from 1533 meters on the sea level. A very beautiful trail, called Sentiero dei Giganti for the big trees that can be find on the singletrack. This path is unique in Sicily, a really allmountain trail through a nature still in the wild. The second part of this Special Stage is a combination of north-shore structure, jumps, berms, rock garden with an irresistible flow! About 4,0 km (Difference: 660 meters).

2nd Transfert: from 874 meters on the sea level to 1178. About 3,12 km on a tarmac road. 2nd Special Stage (Castelbuono Downhill): 2.3 km of a really fast downhill track. Rocks, berms, jumps and more that bring you at the last transfert. (Difference: 345 meters).  3rd Transfer: from 808 meters on the sea level to 1247 meters. About 6.5 km on a tarmac road. 3rd Special Stage (Sentiero dei Carbonai – Milocco Trail): a fast trail across a sea of rocks with a second part that bring you in front of the castle of Castelbuono. About 6,2 km (Difference: 855 meters).

Awards Ceremony (16:00) -  At the end riders and participants can taste the typical products of Madonie.

Sunday evening party (start 22:00) On sunday evening, the organizers of the event will be delighted to greet riders and the participants at the BETi Night Party. Live music, drinks and a more for celebrate the first international enduro race of Sicily.   Live concert of the Deep Black Sees. Deep Black Sees are an Italian progressive rock band, hailing from the hilly heart of Sicily.   Here a song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjP52kJEmY

Registration

http://www.activeglobal.com/off-road-cycling/castelbuono-italy/bluegrass-enduro-tour-international-2013

more info: http://www.bluegrassendurotour.com/BET/component/content/article/8-international/10-castelbuono-13

Accommodations

 
You can stay in Castelbuono or in the nearest city. You can find more info atwww.parks.it/parco.madonie. Nearest town: Cefalù (±20 km) – Pollina (±15 km) – Geraci (± 25 km) – Isnello (± 10 km).

Camping

 
For the participants the organizers of the event also arranged a camping. An ancient castle, nearly the town is the perfect structure to live Castelbuono and the Bluegrass Enduro Tour International.
Camping include showers, beds and bike wash surrounded by an amazing landscape. All that at only 25,00 € per person (MAX: 30 persons) for three days. Not included in the price but always available: breakfast, dinner and shuttle service for town and trails center. Very important: sleeping bags or blanckets recommended.

For any request please send an e-mail at info@madoniemtbresort.com

 

We will be pleased to find the best accommodation for you, your family and your friends.