Monday, September 29, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Chris King Bottom Bracket
Finally! Chris King debuts its long awaited bottom bracket
Chris King officially unveiled its long awaited bottom bracket Photo ©: James Huang
After years of anticipation and piles of rumor and speculation, Chris King will finally offer a bottom bracket with its much-respected logo. The new bit will use stainless steel bearings similar to those in its near-bulletproof headset and will also incorporate a clever grease injection system that makes for fast overhauls or even situation-specific lube replacement.
The new bottom bracket can be had in either road or mountain versions and Chris King will offer the precision machined aluminum cups in the entire range of ten anodized colors, which now also includes brown. Also on tap will be a similarly precise machined aluminum cup installation/removal tool, though unfortunately a few months after the bottom bracket's October debut.
If the bottom bracket is anything like Chris King's headsets, we have grand expectations here indeed. The best part is that it's not even terribly expensive: suggested retail is a palatable US$129.
Chris King has been busy in the hub department, too, with a wealth of new sizes that include 10mm and 12mm thru-axle rears and road-specific 130mm OLD bolt-on singlespeed and cassette hubs. Front hub fitment options now cover the complete gamut of possibilities and now includes not one, but two 15mm thru-axle options.
The lighter route uses the 9mm shell but the 20mm option will likely appeal to riders who might already have a 20mm Chris King front wheel in the corral. Retrofit axle kits will be available for both.
Things haven't slowed down in the headset realm, though. Soon to be standard sotto voce shallow etching retains the standard Chris King logo but doesn't go all the way down to the base metal for a more subtle look. Deep-style etching will remain a stock option for black headsets and a special order for other colors.
And coming sometime in the future are hidden-type internal headsets called InSet. Chris King is still evaluating fitment options with a number of key builders but like the bottom bracket, this is something many of us have been anticipating for quite a while. Unfortunately, no possible release date was offered nor were we permitted to shoot images. Suffice to say, though, the samples were shiny and anodized with laser-etched logos. Stay tuned.
Chris King officially unveiled its long awaited bottom bracket Photo ©: James Huang
After years of anticipation and piles of rumor and speculation, Chris King will finally offer a bottom bracket with its much-respected logo. The new bit will use stainless steel bearings similar to those in its near-bulletproof headset and will also incorporate a clever grease injection system that makes for fast overhauls or even situation-specific lube replacement.
The new bottom bracket can be had in either road or mountain versions and Chris King will offer the precision machined aluminum cups in the entire range of ten anodized colors, which now also includes brown. Also on tap will be a similarly precise machined aluminum cup installation/removal tool, though unfortunately a few months after the bottom bracket's October debut.
If the bottom bracket is anything like Chris King's headsets, we have grand expectations here indeed. The best part is that it's not even terribly expensive: suggested retail is a palatable US$129.
Chris King has been busy in the hub department, too, with a wealth of new sizes that include 10mm and 12mm thru-axle rears and road-specific 130mm OLD bolt-on singlespeed and cassette hubs. Front hub fitment options now cover the complete gamut of possibilities and now includes not one, but two 15mm thru-axle options.
The lighter route uses the 9mm shell but the 20mm option will likely appeal to riders who might already have a 20mm Chris King front wheel in the corral. Retrofit axle kits will be available for both.
Things haven't slowed down in the headset realm, though. Soon to be standard sotto voce shallow etching retains the standard Chris King logo but doesn't go all the way down to the base metal for a more subtle look. Deep-style etching will remain a stock option for black headsets and a special order for other colors.
And coming sometime in the future are hidden-type internal headsets called InSet. Chris King is still evaluating fitment options with a number of key builders but like the bottom bracket, this is something many of us have been anticipating for quite a while. Unfortunately, no possible release date was offered nor were we permitted to shoot images. Suffice to say, though, the samples were shiny and anodized with laser-etched logos. Stay tuned.
Article by James Huang, www.cyclingnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Attitudebikes Blog Is Moving!!
Watch this space people! We are moving to another siMpLer template for a more relaxed view. HAHAHA!! With a few added features! Stay tuned! =)
GrossManProject FDT
10 years series custom black w/ gold decals ! with Magura ODour 100mm fork!
Congrates to new owner Asri Talip !!!
Friday, September 19, 2008
For Sale - 221PR 06 BRAND NEW
For sale @ SGD $1800.00 ( total up to SGD$2900.00)
Compete bike 9.7kg without any modification.Limited warrenty as stated below.
Compete bike 9.7kg without any modification.Limited warrenty as stated below.
MONTY 221 PR 2006 Frame (6 mths warrenty on Manufacteurer Defects)
MODULO Polo Fork
MAGURA Marta 160mm front/ back ( 5 years leak proof warrenty)
MONTY 221ti 03/04 Stem bar
MONTY 221ti 03/04 Stem bar
POINTRACING Grip
FSA Headset w/ABR headset spacer
FSA Headset w/ABR headset spacer
MONTY 08 Headset Cap
MONTY Complete 05 Titanium Spoke Wheelset
MONTY 08 Eagle claw Tires
MONTY 12T rear dead Cog
MONTY Square Tapered BB.
MONTY 221 PR 07/08 Crank set
MONTY Eagle claw Ski plate protector
ACS Claws Front Free Wheel
WORLDCAT VP 7075 T6 pedals (black/ red or gold to choose)
Friday, September 12, 2008
LIttle upgrades for ALEX'S Modulo 06 Stock
Upgrades : Trialtech Handlebars coupled with Monty 231 Kamel stem and Trialtech foam grips.
Both wheels have been Re-built with TI spokes 3X and radial for both front and rear, making the wheel light yet strong. Alex came in with 4th place in the Biketrial National Round3 Bishan Park. =)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
1st 2009 Kamel 221
Charissa Lee with her 2009 Kamel , first piece in
South east asia. She's back from riding from 1 year of rest. Guys out there better watch out!
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