Zerode G2 Updates With Images

“Zerode has done some major updates to its first generation gearbox bike. The changes are listed below. Many of these changes came from rider input and customer feedback.”

Ian Wilkinson

zerodeusa

With two seasons under our belt and a new manufacturer on board we have been able to make a

bunch of refinements to the Zerode DH frame for 2013. Designated the Zerode G2, here are some of

the changes from the old G1:

1) The geometry has had an overhaul for the G2. 3 sizes, shorter head tubes, longer top tubes and

slacker head angles mean a race ready chassis for all body shapes and sizes.

2) With lessons learned from the G1 we have shaved over 300grams off the frame. Some of this

is unsprung weight in the chainstay, axle and rocker further improving the Zerode suspension

performance.

3) The down tube yolk has been redesigned to increase the ground clearance by 20mm, increase

chain ring clearance for a better primary chain line and incorporates a sturdy shock guard mount so

your shock and frame are protected from stray rocks.

4) Each Zerode will come with 2 shifters. The standard Alfine unit and a modified SRAM unit. You

choose which one you feel most at home with.

5) A new rectangular down tube is stiffer, lighter and stronger than the old round tube.

6) The chainstay has been redesigned to increase tyre, crank and chain tensioner clearance.

7) Reduced travel from 9.25” to 8.3”. With less unsprung weight and an efficient axle path we felt a

little less travel would give a more lively feel, reduce weight and make a great pedalling chassis even

better without sacrificing it’s superb bump eating ability.

8) New colours….The G2 is Bead blasted and anodised in Black or Charcoal with four decal options.

Custom Anodising is available.

Already proven and tested on the NZ DH circuit, the G2 can be yours soon!

Zerode G2

New Zerode G2

• 63.5 degree head angle standard.
• 20mm more ground clearance.
• Race inspired 8.5." travel with a 2.8 stroke shock. Saves weight using idendical ratios as the G1's 9.25".
• Shorter head tube allows more bar height adjustments.
• Forged lower yolks reduces weight and increases stiffness.
• Bent chain stay allow for more crank clearance.
• Box section down tube, lighter and stiffer tube intersections.
• Now available in size LARGE with an reach of 415mm.

2013 Zerode G2 Announced

Zerode has been listening to both its riders and the community as a whole. People wanted more choices in size, slacker, lighter, shorter headtubes. They took this all in and added a few other changes to create the Zerode G2. Check out below what was happened the the Gearbox bike from New Zealand.

Not content with re packaging the status quo. Zerode have gone back to the basics of suspension design. The revolutionary use and placement of a gearbox allowing Zerode to revisit concepts such as optimised wheel path, sprung to un-sprung ratios and mass centralisation…. concepts long ago discarded by the competition because of the limitations of the drive train we all know and hate.

With two seasons under our belt and a new manufacturer on board we have been able to make a bunch of refinements to the Zerode DH frame for 2013. Designated the Zerode G2, here are some of the changes from the old G1:

1) The geometry has had an overhaul for the G2. 3 sizes, shorter head tubes, longer top tubes and slacker head angles mean a race ready chassis for all body shapes and sizes.

2)  With lessons learned from the G1 we have shaved over 300grams off the frame. Some of this is unsprung weight in the chainstay, axle and rocker further improving the Zerode suspension performance.

3) The down tube yolk has been redesigned to increase the ground clearance by 20mm, increase chain ring clearance for a better primary chain line and incorporates a sturdy shock guard mount so your shock and frame are protected from stray rocks.

4) Each Zerode will come with 2 shifters. The standard Alfine unit and a modified SRAM unit. You choose which one you feel most at home with.

5)  A new rectangular down tube is stiffer, lighter and stronger than the old round tube.

6) The chainstay has been redesigned to increase tyre, crank and chain tensioner clearance.

7) Reduced travel from 9.25” to 8.3”. With less unsprung weight and an efficient axle path we felt a little less travel would give a more lively feel, reduce weight and make a great pedalling chassis even better without sacrificing it’s superb bump eating ability.

8) New colours….The G2 is  Bead blasted and anodised in Black or Charcoal with four decal options. Custom Anodising is available.

Already proven and tested on the NZ DH circuit, the G2 can be yours soon!

2012 Zerode G1 Complete Bike Giveaway To Benefit The Dirt Club

100% of profits to benefit Dirt Club of Santa Ynez!

Zerodeusa is pleased to announce the raffling of a complete 2012 Zerode G-1 Downhill Moutain Bike valued at over $7,000 to help raise funds for the Dirt Club located just North of Santa Barbara California. The Dirt Club has been putting on biking events for over a decade and is 100% maintained by a volunteer staff. Mike Hecker has kept mountain bike racing alive in Central California by offering DH, XC and Enduro events throughout the year.

Zerodeusa is offering the winner the choice of frame size and color. The tickets are being sold for only $5 each. Once our fundraising goal is reached, we will draw the winners and announce them on Facebook, the website and via email.

So if you want the chance to win a fully built $7K+ MSRP downhill bike or to help out Mike Hecker and the boys at the dirt club to continue on with a private MTB club, buy your tickets today!.

Follow Zerodeusa on Facebook for the latest.

Buy tickets on the Zerodeusa website HERE.

2012 Zerode G-1 Build Kit

• Zerode G-1 Frame With Fox RC4 Shock
• Manitou Dorado Fork
• Hope V2 Brakes
• Sun Ringle ADD Pro Wheelset
• Shimano Saint Cranks
• Chris King Headset
• Specialized Butcher DH Tires
• SDG I Fly Saddle
• SDG Micro Carbon Seatpost
• Answer Pro Taper Bars
• Answer Negative Rise DM Stem
• ODI Lock On Grips
• SRAM Chains

2012 Team BGB/Mountain Khakis Snowshoe GES Report

Though the Gravity East Series is based out of the Northeast states of this land of the US of A, we can count on one round coming far enough South for Team BGB-MK to show those Northeasters what the Southeasters are made of….. Snowshoe. Have I mentioned it just so happens to be our fav place to shred (OK, maybe I have, once…. or maybe twice). This weekend would be Team BGB-MK Pro Max Morgan’s return to the SE race scene after spending the summer up in the NE. It would also be a special weekend to remember for one Team BGB-MK rider!!!

As usual, you can’t use the word “Snowshoe” in a sentence without the word “rain”. Quite simply, it’s like peas and carrots, steak and potatoes, peanut butter and jelly, you just can’t have one without the other. The local forecasters were predicting a cold front moving in just about noon time on Saturday. Well, two hours earlier that predicted, that front turned the race course into streams. All of Saturday was a wash, no pun intended. Well, not entirely... .now for the special part of the weekend. You see, race day which just so happened to coincide with Team BGB-MK Lady Rider Heither Schultz’s 40th birthday. SURPRISE! And a surprise it was….. for almost seven months of shear secrecy the team worked to give Heither a surprise with an unexpected family visit, an event/racer surprise party and to top it off a special team jersey. Total success, as she didn’t expect a thing! Happy Birthday Heither!

On to Sunday…… with the showers all day previous, Sunday morning was a slip and slide fest. The grass covered slopes were virtual ice until riders were able to rut the corners working in conjunction with the sun to start to dry things out. As the hour clicked to noon, you really couldn’t ask for better race conditions.

The Men’s Pro class would be a battle between two guys that know each other all too well, Ethan Quehl of Chainsmoke/Judge Racing and Team BGB-MK’s own Max Morgan. These two guys have a connect ion of sorts, growing up an hour from one another in Northern Georgia, riding and racing together for years as Juniors, and most importantly developing a mutual respect of one another’s ability. Ethan got his chance before Max and posted a time of 4:24.47. Six more riders and it was Max’s turn. Max pinned a time just 1.85 seconds off the pace set by Ethan. This day belonged to Ethan… close close racing though, as Max posted the third fastest time of the day, behind Leland O’Connor in second, for the bronze prize (0.39 sec off the second position). GREAT RACING!

Up next….. seems we are in the mist of repeat of the month of July…..3 weeks, 3 races. Off to the final race at Beech Mountain this coming weekend (Sept 16), then back to WV for the final race of the Snowshoe Series (Sept 23). The season’s almost over…. already? Where does the time go?

Team BGB-MK Results:

Max Morgan – 3rd Pro Men
Nick Frantz – 4th Men Cat 2 30-39
Jay Guidry – 4th Men Cat 2 19-29
Heither Schultz – 3rd Women’s Cat 2/3 All Ages

Thanks to all our sponsors: Mountain Khakis, Billy Goat Bikes, Rocky Mountain Bicycles, Loaded Precision
Components, Black Market Bikes, Feedback Sports, Smith Optics, Zerode Bicycles, POC Sports, Suspension Experts.