Chad DeGroot has come up with a top of the line product for Deco. Currently released by Deco are frames, bars, forks and small components.
The Deco Self Titled Frame has a 74.5 head tube, a 71 seat tube and a rear end of 13.5 inches. The frame, which weighs 4lbs 15 oz (20.5 version), features a 11.87 MID bottom bracket height. It comes in a variety of sizes and colors. The sizes available are 20”, 20.5” and 21”. The colors now available are Raw, Black and Grey. There it also comes in Raw for custom painting. The frame has a $329.95 price tag.
Not to be left unnoticed is the Deco FuForks with steep 28mm rake FuForks and removable 990 tabs. It features a remarkable 1 piece machined steer, CR-MO blades and a full heat-treated CR-MO dropout at only a weight of 32.8 ounces. Its .8 oz. Compression bolt…
Not all seat posts were created to be comfortable. They might look comfy enough but it’s always different once you used it. The Kevlar seat posts however, can give the exact comfort that you need. This seat is created to be padded on the upper part, giving you that comfortable cushion even as you ride hard all day.
The saddle is made of a material called polypropylene with an aluminum post. The Kevlar seat is made to be very simple, yet light and tough but all together comfortable. To add something different this time, the new Deluxe seat and post is a combination of the aluminum post that permanently secures into the seat base thus making it immovable.
The upper part of the Kevlar seat is made to be both light and durable that way the overall weight is exceptionally light with a total weight of 219g or 7.7oz. The…
If you are looking for something to spice up your BMX, then the Shadow Conspiracy forks can do that for you. Shadow Conspiracy introduces their 026 Forks to those riders who are tired of the old fork design. Designed to create a steeper rake, these forks allows a faster turning response making it ideal for front end tricks.
The Shadow Conspiracy 026 Forks have legs with unique features. The bottom and leg cap are formed together and designed to be as one tube. This way, they create lesser welds and thus creating a stronger fork leg.
The Shadow Conspiracy can guarantee a lifetime warranty on all forks to the original user. These forks are 100% heat-treated that’s why they are made stronger, performs a quicker steering and has a steeper offset. They are also built with 4130 full chromoly Sanko butted tubing. The Shadow forks are internally and externally machined…
In the 2010 UCI BMX World Championship in July, the hand picked South African team to be competing is being led by Sifiso Nhlapo and reinforced by other riders who hope to win world titles in their respective age groups. Nhlapo is South Africa’s hope in bagging the gold medal in the Men’s Elite category’s blue riband.
In 2008, Skizo as he is known had a superb season and proved that he’s got what it takes to win against the world’s bests after his remarkable performances in Europe. He won the bronze medal at the World Championship and placed seventh at the Olympics. However, fate robbed him of the opportunity to earn a medal due to a crash.
This year, Nhlapo is on a comeback trail. In Copenhagen, site of the latest World Cup event, Skizo was in the semi finals showing that his preparations are on the right course for…
Josh Lane (BMX Park) came out as a finalist at Rye Airfield in Rye, N.H., during the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. Lane avails of an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will be held on September 16-19, 2010 during the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge at the Energy Solutions arena in Salt Lake City.
The seventeen-year-old from Portsmouth, N.H. gained the BMX park victory at the Rye Airfield, showcased his unique style across the entire park. Lane awed the judges and the crowd alike. At the final stunt jam, Lane initiated a jump landing to mimic superman as he whipped the big box backwards.
Hailing from Massachusetts, Matt Ray was in second place while Brett Silva took the third. “This contest was amazing,” said Lane, “I’m gonna train non-stop so I can win the finals.”
Rye Airfield manager Beau Lambert was so excited with the outcome, “As always,…
The UCI BMX World Championships in Pietermaritzburg is just ten weeks away from now and the countdown has started. Top riders are getting into strict training schedules to get into their best form and physical shape to meet the challenge of this year’s most important event. In the Royal Show Grounds, the Elite and Junior men’s and women’s World Championship events jump off on this custom-built track specifically designed for this purpose on July 31, Saturday. Practices for all riders will commence on the 27th of July, Tuesday. On Thursday, July 29 to August 1, races for all other classes are to get underway.
Sifiso Nhlapo is sure to be vying for the win in Pietermaritzburg. His rise through the international ranks was held up during a terrible crash in 2009 while in training. Known as Skizo among his countrymen, he placed third in the 2008 World Championships in China….
Nomination applications for individuals to be regarded for the class of 2010 are now being accepted by the American Bicycle Association BMX Hall of Fame, located at the Olympic Visitor Center in Chula Vista, CA. The public is now invited to participate in the conduct of nominating which is very vital for the whole process. This is a first in BMX Hall of Fame history.
“It’s an exciting time for the BMX Hall of Fame. After the huge success of last year’s event, we are even more dedicated to preserving the history of our sport.” B.A. Anderson, CEO American Bicycle Association has proudly said. He added further, “We are very excited to add this new nomination process and know the fans will play a big part in getting their favorite riders on the ballots and highlighted for future generations in the BMX Hall of Fame.”
Nominations in each category will be considered…
