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

Aaron Gwin SIgns Multi-Year Deal WIth Trek

After two incredible seasons where the history books in Men's Downhill racing have been re-written several times, UCI World Number 1, Aaron Gwin (USA) has just confirmed his recent re-signing with Trek World Racing for the next 3 years. The announcement made last night in the US during the annual Trek World show in Waterloo, Wisconsin which Aaron as attending.

The young American has scored some pretty impressive achievements since climbing aboard the Trek Session, and it's obviously a winning competition that the 2 time World cup Champion wants to see continue.

"I'm honored to continue my rela tionship with Trek Bicycles, and the Trek World Racing program. Their support has been a key part of my success over the last 2 years, and they’ve given me all the tools I need to reach my goals. I'm excited for the years ahead, and looking forward to further developing the Trek Bicycles brand."

A goal that still remains for Aaron this year will be his attempt at winning the UCI World Downhill Championships in Leogang (AUT), a venue that has brought him World Cup success in the past. Then he'll head to Norway to collect the World Cup trophy and try and put in another win for the season.

Team Director Martin Whiteley says – "Obviously we're thrilled to know we have Aaron back with us for a long period of time. He's a consummate professional to work with and a great inspiration to his team mates. His confidence in our staff and support means a great deal to us and we'll do all we can to support him in achieving his goals over the coming years".

Stats: - In the past 2 seasons with Trek World Racing, Aaron has won 9 of the 13 World Cup Downhill events; achieved 100% World Cup podium results, and won two World Cup overall titles. He is the first rider in the history of the sport to win 5 World Cup races in a season (2011), the first to win 4 World Cup races consecutively (2012), and the first American male ever to win the World Cup Downhill Overall title.