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X-Fusion Launches New 27.5 Enduro Fork Called The Sweep

The Sweep is the latest addition to X-Fusion's 34mm line of forks. Joining the Slant (26inch) and the Trace (29inch), the Sweep is a dedicated 27.5inch wheel fork. What sets it apart from other forks as a dedicated 27.5inch fork is the offset. It's 46mm offset provides precise, yet smooth handling characteristics matching the trail found on the 26inch and 29inch forks. Inside the Sweep is the highly accredited RL2 damper system with Mid-Valve technology. This damping system gives the rider rebound adjustment with an on-the-fly lockout lever. Helping control the fork when the terrain gets rough is X-Fusion's secondary compression circuit, the Mid-Valve. On top of the chassis and high-quality sealed damping system, the Sweep is also first to see X-Fusion's Nvolve custom seals. Nvolve seals improve the seal life and reduce the friction and breakaway force by up to 150% over custom stanchion tube coatings found on the market.

The Sweep is set to deliver the industry leading performance and quality riders have come to expect from X-Fusion. It will be an early 2014 model year release and available for purchase in June 2013.

GENERAL INFO

• 27.5 Inch Specific Fork
• 34mm Stanchions
• Up to 160mm of Travel
• 46mm Offset
• RL2 Sealed Cartridge Damper w/ Mid-Valve Technology
• LockX 15mm Axle
• 4.2 LBS/1905 Grams
• DLA Option
• Remote Lockout Option
• Internal Travel Adjust

STANDARD MODELS

• Sweep RL2 DLA 160-130mm
• Sweep RL2 160mm
• Sweep RL2 120mm
• Sweep RL2R 120mm

PRICING AND AVAILIBILITY

Early Model Year Release
June 2013

MSRP Starting at $599.99

X-Fusion Sponsors Pivot Factory DH Team

Two years way from the World Cup DH scene, X-Fusion is proud to be back as the official suspension sponsor of the Pivot Cycles Factory DH Team. The team will primarily focus on the UCI World Cup downhill series, along with other high profile events such as Sea Otter and Crankworx. Team DH riders consist of Bernard Kerr and Austin “Bubba” Warren, and Bernard’s brother Bard Kerr who will focus on 4X.

Bernard commented, “The partnership between the factory Pivot team and X-Fusion is awesome. We couldn’t be more excited going into the 2013 season knowing we have XF’s knowledge and passion for racing behind us. We’re looking forward to working with them on and off the race track this coming season!”
 
While focusing on race results will be a primary goal, the Pivot Cycles Factory DH Team will also be a key asset in the development of XF products. Keep an eye out for them shredding DH tracks on their Vector HLR rear shocks and new XF forks.
 
X-Fusion Marketing Manager John Hauer added, “The Kerr brothers and Bubba are all fantastic riders, with style for miles, and are great representatives for the sport. Everybody at XF is truly ecstatic to be coming back to World Cup racing and look forward to helping these riders reach their goals, while they in return help us develop some amazing new products.”
 
For team updates throughout the season, follow XF @xfusionshox

X-Fusion Title Sponsor of Ashland Mountain Challenge

X-Fusion proudly announces today its title sponsorship of the Ashland Mountain Challenge Mountain Bike Enduro for 2013. The Ashland Mountain Challenge (AMC) is in its 4th year, with prior history as the 12 Mile Super D. This year, the AMC will be organized as a true Enduro style event, and racers will be competing in more stages and riding more trails than previous years.
 
“Our goal is to grow with the current explosion of Enduro racing, as well as provide racers with more time on their bike and a better overall experience”, says Bill Roussel , AMC Race Director. Bill also added, “Having X-Fusion as our title sponsor this year is very special to me. This is a suspension company that I have been testing with for the last 3 years and I continue to be blown away by their commitment to performance, quality and reliability.”
 
The 2013 event will encompass both the Eastern and Western ridges of Mt. Ashland. Racers from the Pro and Cat 1 categories will race on one ridge, while the Cat 2 riders start their race simultaneously on the other ridge. Once finished, racers will then be shuttled to the next leg/ridge. There will be climbs involved to get to each stage, but not timed. Only the descents will be timed, which will have small burst type climbs and other physical challenges. This format promises to reward racers that are skilled, fit and on bikes that can handle technical terrain while being efficient around the mountain.
 
Adds X-Fusion Marketing Manger John Hauer: “X-Fusion has spent a ton of saddle time ripping down the Ashland trails and has held a close relationship with Bill Roussel of Ashland Mountain Adventures. When the opportunity to support such a unique event at what we feel is one of the most ideal venues in North America for Enduro racing, we had to jump on it.”
 
Event Date: Saturday June 22nd, 2013
 
To register go to www.ashlandmountainadventures.com and click on the race page Starting March 1st, 2013.
 
Event Sponsors: X-Fusion, e*thirteen by The hive, Ashland Mountain Adventures, Kali, WTB, Smith Optics, Clif Bar, Specialized, Decline, Ibis, ProGold Lubricants, Standing Stone Brewing Co., HWY 68 Hillbillies.

X-Fusion Signs Multi-Time World Champ Anne-Caroline Chausson

X-Fusion Signs Multi-Time World Champ Anne-Caroline Chausson X-Fusion is pleased to announce the signing of 19-time World Champion Anne-Caroline Chausson. Chausson has been the most dominant female mountain biker in history, with an overwhelming 55 World Cup victories. Her talents are also not limited to 26-inch wheels. In 2008, she became the first female athlete to win an Olympic Gold Medal in BMX at Beijing Olympics. “Between Brian Lopes and now Anne-Caro, we have two of the most experienced, most dominant riders in the history of the sport,” says X-Fusion Marketing Manager John Hauer. “It’s no secret the X-Fusion brand is on the upswing, and we think the collaboration of both rider’s experience will help keep our development momentum rolling. On the racing front, we see that Enduro racing is rapidly growing in popularity and having two athletes that could climb a top a podium on any day is definitely assuring” Sponsoring the two Ibis athletes (Lopes and Chausson) also cements X-Fusion’s close relationship with another local Santa Cruz company, Ibis Cycles. Ibis introduced a line of “Special Blend” Mojo SL bikes this year that exclusively use X-Fusion suspension. For more information on X-Fusion please visit our website at www.xfusionshox.com. You can learn more about Anne-Caro Chausson and follow her throughout the year on her website, www.annecarochausson.com.