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Crank Brothers Introduces Iodine 29er Wheels

29ers are no longer just for cross country. More and more trail and all mountain bikes are adopting the bigger wheels, and crankbrothers has the perfect wheel choice for these bikes. Introducing the iodine 29er wheelsets.

We addressed the specific needs of the all mountain 29er with a completely redesigned rim profile. Instead of simply using the 26-inch rim profile on a 29-inch wheelset, we went back to the drawing board and created a wheelset that is optimized for 29-inch all mountain riding. The iodine 29er design continues to use the features that made the original crankbrothers wheels so unique.

Crankbrothers wheels are the only sets on the market that have ::twinpair spoke technology, equalizing the load on each side. This stout triangle intersects to a solid, durable rim with no perforations because the spokes attach to a vertical tab that runs along the inner rim. The spokes and nipples come together at the midpoint for easier and accurate tension adjustment. With a redesigned freehub that virtually eliminates failure, these design features create a highly technical, ultra strong wheelset that limits dishing, elevates stiffness, and allows less rolling resistance. Plus, the iodine 29er redesigned rim profile reduces the excess weight typical of a 29er wheelset, while keeping the necessary stiffness and strength for aggressive trail and all mountain riding.

The new crankbrothers iodine all mountain 29er wheelset, available now in
level 2 or 3.

The redesigned 29er rim profile is optimized for aggressive trail and all mountain riding. The thinner rim extrusion minimizes rotational weight for an ideal mix of strength and weight, designed specifically for any 100-130mm full suspension 29er bike.

Buy with confidence knowing that iodine 29er hubs are fully configurable. Front hub adapter kits are included with all iodine 29er wheelsets, and iodine 3 29er rear hubs can be easily adapted to either 10x135 or 12x142 rear spacing (both up and down). Iodine 2 29er rear hubs can be adapted from 142mm down to 135mm, but cannot be adapted from 135mm up to 142mm.

Iodine 2 Specs

weight front/rear	1930g
rim material	6061-t6 aluminum
joint	welded
internal width	21mm
valve hole dia.	6.5mm
braking surface	disc brake only
spokes
material	stainless steel
butting	2.0 / 1.8 / 2.0
number	24
spoke pins	solid orange
nipples
material	7075-t6 aluminum
hubs
front hub shell	2 cartridge bearings
front axle	qr15 or 20mm thru axle 9mm qr kits available
rear hub shell	135mm: 2 cartridge bearings
rear axle length	135mm x 10mm qr or 142mm x 12mm thru axle
freehub material	steel
compatibility
tire	tubeless compatible
recommended tire size	2.3-2.5"
color
rim / nipples	black / black
spoke	silver
hub	silver
quick release	rear split qr included qr's are included to match the hub configuration. they are not included for thru axle hubs.
warranty	2 years
msrp	$650us / €650

Iodine 3 Specs

weight front/rear	1860g
rim material	6061-t6 aluminum
joint	welded
internal width	21mm
valve hole dia.	6.5mm
braking surface	disc brake only
spokes
material	sapim stainless steel
butting	2.0 / 1.8 / 2.0
number	24
spoke pins	hollow iron color
nipples
material	7075-t6 aluminum
hubs
front hub shell	2 cartridge bearings
front axle	qr15 or 20mm thru axle 9mm qr kits available
rear hub shell	4 cartridge bearings
rear axle length	135mm x 10mm qr or 142mm x 12mm thru axle
freehub material	alloy
compatibility
tire	tubeless compatible
recommended tire size	2.3-2.5"
color
rim / spine / nipples	black / iron / iron
spokes	silver
hub	black
quick release	rear split qr included qr's are included to match the hub configuration. they are not included for thru axle hubs.
warranty	2 years
msrp	$950us / €950

Logan Binggeli And Jacqueline Harmony Top Pro GRT Standings After Final Round

Logan Binggeli And Jacqueline Harmony Top Pro GRT Standings After Final Round

The USA Cycling Pro Gravity Tour (Pro GRT) concluded this weekend with the Northstar Pro GRT at the Northstar California Mountain Bike Park in Truckee, Calif. With 190 and 132 points respectively, Logan Binggeli (Saint George, Utah/KHS) and Jacqueline Harmony (Sedona, Ariz./IXS-510-Smith Optics) are the overall race calendar winners.

Bingelli placed second in the final round, allowing him to overtake the first-place position from Aaron Gwin(Temecula, Calif./Trek World Racing) who wasn't present at Northstar. In addition to his second place finish, Bingelli also won the Chile Challenge and Whiteface Pro GRT rounds this season. Gwin finishes the 2012 Pro GRT in second with 160 points while Northstar winner,Kevin Aiello (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.), is third with 98 points, and Justin Leov (NZL/Trek World Racing) and Phil Kmetz (Keene, N.H./Von Cooper) round out the top five with 82 and 60 points respectively.

Aiello completed th e Northsta r course with a time of 4:02.81 to take the top step of the podium in Northstar. Bingelli was less than a second off that winning pace with a time of 4:03.81 and taking third place on the day was Graeme Pitts (Nevada City, Calif.) with a time of 4:05.33.

Jacqueline Harmony officially claimed the women's Pro GRT title after winning her third straight round in Northstar. After the final round, the women's standings went unchanged. Harmony is at the top with 192 points while Lauren Daney (Stafford, Va./DRD Intense) finished the season in second with 128 points. Amber Price (Westiminister, Colo./Royal Racing USA)is third with 86 while Elinor Wesner(Wappingers Falls, N.Y./F.L.R. Wheel & Heel) and Joanna Petterson(Jericho, Vt./Nema Maxxis) are fourth and fifth with 70 and 65 points.

In California, Harmony took another decisive win after descending the m ountain in a time of 4:43.23. She beat out second- and third-place riders Adrienne Schneider (Incline Village, Nev.) and Gabriela Williams who clocked times of 4:58.85 and 4:59.40.

NICA Director's Note

As many of you already know, Matt Fritzinger has transitioned out of his role as Executive Director here at NICA. Matt is currently on a three-month sabbatical, and upon returning he will work in a different capacity on some special projects. Below are some words from Doug Selee, NICA’s new Executive Director.

Hi- I'm Doug Selee, the New Executive Director recently hired by the Board of Directors to keep NICA moving forward. I started in mid-July, and I've been working with the staff and volunteer leadership here at NICA to ensure a smooth transition.

Cycling is a huge part of my life and a true passion developed over the years. My cycling background is recreational- and fitness-oriented. I’ve been riding bikes forever, but I became serious about it as a lifestyle about 6 years ago. I was looking for a challenging, fun sport to keep fit and learn new skills. I needed something with less impact than basketball to stay in shape. Although when I had my first endo on Mount Diablo, I realized that there can be some impact in mountain biking, too! But I got up, straightened my handlebars, and rode down the rest of the mountain, and I’ve been hooked ever since.

Professionally, I have been fortunate to work for several top-notch non-profits, including the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society (ACS). I spent over sixteen years at ACS, my last fourteen there were as the vice president of operations for California. More recently, I started Shifting Gears, a private non-profit consulting company, while working on my MBA in Global Innovation from California State University East Bay.

Thanks for your support of NICA. You will be hearing much more from me in the coming months as we look to launch three new leagues at Interbike. I look forward to working and riding with you!

2012 Northstar Pro GRT Results

2012 Northstar Pro GRT Full Results

Pro Men

	1	226.80	Kevin Aiello	Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	04:02.81	245409	23
	2	240.29	Logan Binggeli	Saint George, UT	04:03.48	213148	22
	3	253.77	Graeme Pitts	Nevada City, CA	04:05.33	232939	75
	4		Ricardo Preciado Negrete		04:05.39		36
	5	280.75	Kyle Warner	Chico, CA	04:07.55	303746	71

Cat 1 Junior

	1	295.45	Charlie Harrison	Trabuco Canyon, CA	04:11.07	375880	29
	2	308.25	Cole Picchiottino	Murrieta, CA	04:11.36	351042	24
	3	321.06	Jason Schroeder	Carlsbad, CA	04:15.63	356538	54
	4	333.87	Christopher Ravina	Novato, CA	04:19.31	226976	166
	5	346.67	Logan Mulally	Reading, PA	04:19.99	247832	37

Cat 1 Men

	1	440.16	Bo MacArthur	Davis, CA	04:14.00	320254	170	Bicycle Emporium
	2	446.97	Troy Ford	Truckee, CA	04:20.34	358813	159
	3	453.78	Jason Hillard	Pacifica, CA	04:21.53	304416	194
	4	460.59	Zach Ahleen	Saint George, UT	04:23.76	322610	164
	5	467.40	Cody Chapman	Mill Valley, CA	04:23.77	241360	201

Cat 1 Women

	1	540.00	Ariana Altier	Chico, CA	05:07.04	359327	193
	2	556.67	Jaclyn Paaso	Kings Beach, CA	05:07.33	119543	177
	3	573.33	Heather McFadden	Morgan Hill, CA	05:46.61	269627	192
	4	590.00	Amanda Batty	Park City, UT	05:56.22	316554	153
	DNS		Nichole Christiani	Ventura, CA	DNS	370053	202