2012 Crankworx Ultimate Pump Track Challenge Results

WHISTLER, BC August 17, 2012 – GIANT Dual Slalom Pro Men’s final went down in the Whistler Bike Park. Troy Brosnan was able to blaze through each ladder, consistently pinning it each heat to take gold over Luca Shaw in the finals. Melissa Buhl took gold in the Pro Women category with clean runs through each ladder, winning her first ever Crankworx event.

“It feels amazing, I’m coming back trying to have fun and get in a little training before Worlds,” said Troy Brosnan, winner of GIANT Dual Slalom. “It was a good night. The crowd was pretty big and that helped.”

In the Pro Men category Troy Brosnan (AUS) took first place, Luca Shaw (USA) came in second and Bas Van Steenbergen (CAN) finished in third.

Troy’s GIANT Dual Slalom win was fresh off of a second place finish in Thursday night’s Ultimate Pump Track Challenge. In both events Troy made it to finals, racing in every heat of each competition.

In the Pro Women category Melissa Buhl (USA) took first place, Micayla Gatto (CAN) came in second and Steffi Marth (GER) finished in third.

“It’s been a long week with a lot of events, so I feel really good about this win,” say Pro Women winner Melissa Buhl. “This is my first win at Crankworx and I couldn’t be happier.”

Now in its sixth season at Crankworx Whistler, the GIANT Dual Slalom is a crowd favourite. Thousands of fans lined the gated course and watched from the big screen in Whistler Village. The dual slalom head-to-head format featured riders in the pro and amateur categories pumping through a course riddled with rhythm sections, a mogul field, tight berms, jumps and drops.

Tomorrow’s action includes the most anticipated event at Crankworx Whistler, the Red Bull Joyride getting underway from 5:30-7:30pm. Both events will be live webcast at www.crankworx.com.

The village-wide expo and demo zone will also be hopping so make sure to check out the Jeep® Rocks and Roads course where visitors will be able to experience the vehicle's unparalleled capabilities while manipulating obstacles that demonstrate the wild ride that only Jeep® can deliver. The course and on-road test drive includes a stability ramp, a boulder crawl, a log pile and a 16-foot dirt mountain to demonstrate traction. The test drive area will run until August 19, 2012.

Crankworx Ultimate Pump Track Challenge Results Women

Crankworx Ultimate Pump Track Challenge Results Men

2012 Crankworx Air Downhill Results

Crankworx Air DH Results

Help Austin Warren And Lauren Daney Make The 2012 World Champs

Hello everyone!

Here’s your chance to WIN an INTENSE TAZER VP Frame & help two young American racers, Austin Warren & Lauren Daney, reach the 2012 MTB World Championships in Leogang, Austria! You could also win a variety of other prizes!  With ticket prices, ground transportation, food & lodging at such hi rates, we’re doing our best to get these kids there, but we’re asking for your help! 

Some items up for raffle include:

• - INTENSE Tazer VP frame (medium, red)
• - One Industries Gamma helmet
• - 661 helmet
• - THE helmets
• - Oakley/Monster Energy backpack custom painted by Dylan Dean Designs 
• - 661 gloves
• - ONE Industries gloves
• - ARMA Energy snacks & chips
• - ODI grips & bars
• - SDG Saddles
• - Profile Cranks

Keep updated on the DRD INTENSE Facebook page -http://www.facebook.com/DRDIntense

$5 per entry for general raffle. 
$20 per entry for frame. 

PAYPAL: jdd@dylan-dean.com (send as "GIFT") 

or contact Dylan Dean at 760-443-3344 jdd@dylan-dean.com (credit cards, checks & cash accepted). 

WINNERS SELECTED SEPTEMBER 3^rd!

2013 Banshee Prime Geometry

Here are the updated Geo. numbers for the new Banshee Prime.

Features

29" Wheels	The frame is designed for 29" wheels and can accommodate 2.5" tire widths
Adjustable geometry	3 positions with a flip of the chips - Trail, Mid, Aggressive
Short Chainstays	To help the handling of the 29" wheels on this 130mm travel bike
Taper Headtube	Strength and versatility to use zero stack or adjustable head angle cups
Hydroformed 7005 AL tubes	Gusseting formed into the tube for added strength with less weight
ISCG2005	Run single ring up front
New KS Link suspension	KS Link virtual pivot suspension for great wheelrate characteristics
Configurable dropouts	Choose 10x135, 12x142, or 12x150 to match your riding style
Front derailleur Compatible	Use Srams S3 direct mount system
Full length seat tube	Lower the seat without shock interference and designed for dropper posts
Internal ribbed stays	increased stiffness for railing burms and sticking landings
Aggressive geometry	Slack angles paired with frame anti-squat keeps, speed going down and the front end planted on steeper climbs
Full compliment bearings	For lower maintenance and robustness
Warranty	2 years [original owner]
Crash replacement	Lifetime [original owner]

Formula North America Exclusive Provider Of Sales And Service For North America

Formula SRL and Perigeum Development, Inc. (formerly dba "Formula Brake USA") announced their plan to restructure the sales and service responsibilities for Formula’s OEM and after-sales markets in North America. Effective September 15th, 2012, Formula SRL will be exclusively represented in the USA by Formula North America Inc. (FNA), under the leadership of Christoph Vogl, General Manager.

Formula has been supporting OEM sales and providing after sales service in North America since 2009. Moving forward, FNA will exclusively represent all facets of the Formula brand from their U.S. headquarters, based out of Fort Mill, SC.

In order to facilitate a smooth transition and continue providing exceptional support to Formula customers, FNA has ramped up its sales and service division with the addition of a West Coast service center.

Perigeum Development, Inc. has been doing business as Formula Brake USA since 2006, providing distribution and support of the Formula brand in North America. Since that time, Perigeum has gone on to start their own bicycle component brand “The Hive” and will now focus exclusively on their brand.

"Perigeum has been a huge asset to the Formula brand in the US”, says Formula North America General Manager Christoph Vogl. “ We appreciate their hard work and we both feel this is the right decision for our brands moving forward. Formula North America will continue to provide the excellent customer service and support that the Formula customer has come to expect.”

Formula was established in 1987 in Prato, Italy as a motorcycle wheel and brake manufacturer. Formula has grown rapidly and has earned the reputation of making the best performing and lightest weight disc brakes on the market. We stay true to our company motto: Power, Technology, Design. Fine Italian engineering and manufacturing can be seen in each one of our product lines – Brakes, Suspension and Wheels. We pride ourselves on packaging premium customer service along with the best brakes you can buy. To this day, every Formula product is manufactured in Prato, Italy with love and passion.

Formula North America East - 803.547.7010 - serviceusa@formula-italy.com
Formula North America West – 707.321.2509 - Jstoudt@formula-italy.com