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Fyxation Unveils the Mesa MP Pedal

  Milwaukee, WI – March 21, 2012 – Fyxation, a leading manufacturer of bicycle parts and

accessories, announced today the release of their Mesa MP replaceable pin thin platform pedal.

The Mesa MP (metal pin) caters to a diverse group of riders and adds to Fyxation's growing line

up of pedals.

Fyxation was founded in 2009 and is best known for their line of components targeted to the

urban cyclist. Fyxation first launched the Mesa pedal in 2010 as an affordable and durable thin

platform pedal . The original Mesa, which is still available and retails for $47.95, is made out

of an impact grade nylon body and includes smooth running sealed bearings, DU bushing, cro-

moly spindle and features molded in pins. The Mesa was widely adopted by urban cyclists as

it offered a durable wide platform with a thin profile which made it great for commuting, bike

polo and winter riding.

The Mesa MP uses the same durable construction as the original Mesa but now includes

replaceable steel pins for added grip and durability. Retail price for the Mesa MP is only $59.95.

Weighing in at only 351g/pair, the Mesa MP is a light and affordable alternative to the heavier

and higher priced alloy pedals that are currently on the market.

"We are pleased to welcome the Mesa MP to our growing family of bicycle parts”, says Nick

Ginster, Founder and General Manager of Fyxation. “When we launched the original Mesa the

response was overwhelming but we immediately received calls from customers and dealers

looking for a replaceable pin version for their mountain bikes and fat-bikes. Having a mountain

bike background myself, I saw the benefits that a light and affordable replaceable pin Mesa

pedal would offer our customers; not only for our core urban customer but also for people

looking for a thin, light and affordable replaceable pin platform pedal. Plus here in Wisconsin,

you need metal pins to grip your snowy boots, and an alloy pedal in winter tends to sucks the

heat right out of you. The first Mesa MP samples are still on my Winter bike and my feet have

never been warmer."

Specs.

- High impact nylon body built to take abuse
- Smooth running sealed bearing and DU bushing with a cro-moly spindle
- Installs with 15mm open-end wrench or 8mm hex wrench
- Replaceable steel pins for added grip
- Weight: 351g /pair
- Spindle thread: 9/16″

2012 UCI WC Round 1 Monster Energy Specialized Recap

The Monster Energy Specialized, Australian dynamic duo of Sam Hill and Troy Brosnan returned to World Cup racing this week after domination the Australian national series over the winter. Brosnan finished in 8th place on a track that catered to his pedalling strength, just over 5 seconds back. Hill crossed the line in 11th place, .8 seconds behind his teammate.

Cloudy skies met racers on race day here in Pietermariztburg, South Africa for the first round of the 2012 UCI MTB World Cup. The track dried up from the previous night's deluge and was rock hard and as fast as it had been all week by the time the top 30 men dropped in. Both Monster Energy Specialized riders rode their Specialized Demos with dropper posts to allow for brief relief during the infamous 40 second pedal here in SA.

Troy had this to say about his first official World Cup as an Elite racer; " My week went pretty good. Practice was a little bit wild but my race run went good. I pinned through top section as hard as I could and felt real fast and then pedalled harder than I thought I could at the mid section. I was feeling pretty strong at the bottom and pinned it as hard as I could. I had a mishap at the bottom and lost a bit of time, but still finished up in 8th. I got pretty good points so I just have to keep this confidence going into Val Di Sole. It'll be great to go to Europe fresh and strong and try and get my first World Cup win!"

Hill wasn't as excited about his result, but happy to be back racing and in one piece.  "My race went alright. I didn't get the result that I came here for but I got 11^th, so still not too bad. Hopefully the rest of the tracks this season will play to my strengths a bit more than this track. I feel like my fitness and my health is pretty good and I had a few moments up on top of the track, I think I almost hit a photographer somewhere in there. It was fun, just a really tough track to race on.  I'm not going to beat myself up over it, I saw stars at the end of the pedal! I'm ready to get to the tracks where I can hang it out a bit more and ride on the edge."

The team now gets a quick break at home, and then travels to America for the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California.

Steve Smith Takes 5th At Round 1 In Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa—Devinci Global Racing’s Steve Smith rocketed to 5th place in the UCI World Cup opener, returning to the podium after clinching a string of hot results last season. Teammate Nick Beer finished 12th in his first ride under the DGR banner. 

“This is solid start to the year," said DGR Team Manager, Gabe Fox. "The team dynamic is proving tight, and I expect the momentum to build as the season progresses." 

The Pietermaritzburg course is known for grueling pedaling sections and this proved to be a challenge across the field. After Saturday qualifying, Smith sat in 3rd place—0.87 seconds behind eventual race winner and hometown hero, Greg Minnaar. Beer qualified 13th and George Brannigan in 32nd. 

Saturday night brought heavy rainfall, resulting in havoc on the track. But by mid-day Sunday the sun was out in force, returning the lightning-fast course to ideal conditions. The final saw Andrew Neething of South Africa set the first podium-worthy time, but as top qualifiers arrived times began to drop. After the dust settled Smith finished 5th, Beer 13th, and Brannigan 40th. 

"It wasn’t exactly the result I was looking for, but in a race where the times were so close I'm happy to finish on the podium and start the season with a banger,” Smith said. 

“My goal was to finish in the top 10. I had a great run, but left a bit on the course. The new team and bike is a great fit for me and I look forward to the season" added Beer. 

Devinci Global Racing is supported by: Cycles Devinci, SRAM, RockShox, Avid, Truvativ, Easton Wheels, Schwalbe, E-Thirteen, ODI, and Fox Head Clothing. 

Cycles Devinci is a Canadian bicycle manufacturer based in Chicoutimi, Canada. It has led the industry by way of manufacturing expertise and product development since its inception in 1987. Cycles Devinci continues to forge ahead with suspension guru Dave Weagle’s patented Split Pivot suspension platform. Combined with the company’s Axis Technologies, Devinci is set on a path for domination. For more details on Devinci and DGR, visit devinci.com