Melbourne based company, Catalyst Design Group, has won the Australian Design Award of the Year for KNOG’s newest light; The Gator, a high powered LED bike headlamp that is visually simple, compact and obnoxiously bright. The light comes in three models – 105, 305 and 605 – and can be ordered from Persons-Majestic at 800-772-2453.

 

Stephanie Watson, Manager of Standards Australia’s Australian Design Awards said to win the Australian Design Award of the Year is to receive the highest national achievement of design excellence available to the Australian design industry.

 

The Awards program

The Australian Design Awards provide a platform for companies to showcase an amazingly broad spectrum of manufactured product; ranging from the latest in Automotive designs such as GMH‘s new SS Commodore range, to products in the consumer, Biomedical, sports, business and technology categories, even the humble clothes peg was redesigned.

An international panel of judges used an exhausting evaluation process to choose winners for each of the eight (8) categories. At the end of the evening there is of course one overall winner - whos product is judged to be outstanding on every level. This year (2007) the overall winner was Catalyst Design Group for their design of the KNOG’s new 605 Gator - a high powered cycling light.

Catalyst and KNOG history

Catalyst’s directors; Hugo Davidson and Malcolm McKechnie established Catalyst as a design consultancy back in 1993, and provide design services to companies all over the world. Their client list includes (amongst many others) NEC Japan, Sony, Cannondale, Scott, Giant, Motorola and Tait electronics.

 

In 2003, Malcolm and Hugo decided to establish a range of cycling products under a brand KNOG. Since its inception, Catalyst have developed over 80 proprietary products under the KNOG brand. Established manufacturing partnerships with factories throughout China and now sell KNOG products through distributors in 30 countries. In those four short years, they have been awarded three (3) European IF awards, one (1) Red Dot award and two (2) Australian Design awards for this range of products alone. “Being awarded with The Australian Design Award 2007 is certainly a career highlight,” said Davidson.

The Product… the Gator

“The Gator is a high powered Cycling light designed for road, downhill and the commuting cyclist. It has 6watts of LED technology under its hood making it obnoxiously bright,” said McKechnie. It uses the signature KNOG silicon fastening system to hold it steady on the bike’s frame and handlebars.

This system uses smart charge technology and High Capacity Lithium Ion Battery that charges in record time and lasts longer than competitive products.

One of the most unique and impressive features of the Gator is its industrial design and unique style. The Body, molded in Diecast aluminum and overmolded with Cool Touch Silicon has a polished aluminum bezel. It is very rugged, yet remains the lightest product of its class. The material choice and attention to detail is obviously one reason the Gator was awarded the Australian Design Industry’s highest honor.

The Gator comes in 105, 305 and 605 models and retail for $199, $299 and $399, respectively.

The Gator signifies an important step for the KNOG brand. KNOG’s previous lighting products have all been very well received the world over, but they all sit in the sub $60 price bracket. Developing a serious range of lights using the latest technologies ensures that the KNOG brand is seen as an industry leader, offering premium products, not just Xmas stocking fillers.

 

For additional information go to www.knogusa.com. For ordering, contact Persons-Majestic at 1-800-772-2453 or e-mail permaco@aol.com.

source: dan@bicyclenewswire.com

 

Sun Valley, ID, November 20, 2007 — Today SCOTT USA launched a new marketing website and media portal. The website’s purpose is to serve the cycling media with suggested retail price lists, product and action photography and spec sheets. “The beauty of this tool is that we can essentially reduce waste since we are not burning discs and printing material that would typically be sent to the media,” remarked Adrian Montgomery. “We are hoping that the media will embrace this tool and look to it for information and important files. Of course, we are more than happy to take media inquiries and check facts, but when it’s 10PM on a Friday and the deadline is looming, which is not uncommon we know, the idea is that the media has information readily available without having to rely on someone in our department for it.”

The web address is: http://marketing.scottusa.com

Scott Bicycles registered its 120^th dealer on their B2B (Business to Business) site this week. “Dealer response has been very positive as the site simplifies ordering and saves time,” says Scott Montgomery. “The B2B site allows dealers to check current inventory and open orders as well as place new orders directly into Scott’s SAP database software. This is especially important for those weekends when dealer service is not available and dealers want to be sure a product is in stock before they commit on behalf of their customer.”

For more information, contact Adrian Montgomery at 208.622.1036 or via email at amontgomery@scottusa.com.

source: enginy@scottusa.com

Seattle, WA - November 19, 2007 - The team behind Corsair Bikes, the new bicycle brand from Seattle, WA has come up for air after a busy autumn tradeshow season, where they met with both dealers and potential international distributors. These months of hard work look to have paid off in the form of great partnerships with several leading distribution companies in important markets. In Germany, Austria and the Benelux countries, Cosmic Sports (located in both Furth Germany and Zandvoort Holland) will add Corsair to their prestigious brand list, which currently includes Marzocchi, 661, Chris King, Pedros, Ritchey and Salsa. In Vittoria, Spain, BH Bikes/Tribal will distribute Corsair in Spain, Portugal, and France. Known for their success in the racing-bike market, BH also has a large number of employees who are both active and passionate about DH, freeride and other forms of gravity riding. In addition to Corsair, BH Bikes/Tribal also distributes Continental, Diadora, San Marco, DK Bikes, Lazer as well as Titus. In Genova, Italy, bike-park specialists 4Guimp will assure the Alps and Dolomites are full of Corsair Bikes. Having already built a strong reputation for itself as the Ibis distributor in Italy, the addition of Corsair Bikes will give the company a more complete and targeted offering for its burgeoning wealth of mountain-bike-park customers. On the opposite end of the earth, former pro circuit mechanic Matt Whitaker will distribute Corsair Bikes through his Wide Open Distribution company based in Rotorua, NZ. Corsair joins a strong list of brands at Wide Open including Marzocchi, Tioga, Atomlab and FSA. “Its hard for me to express how pleased I am with this initial group of distributors. It’s a varied group that includes both young, new guys and big, established companies. I really love the mix and I am sure these guys will be successful with Corsair in their countries, said Doug Stuart, Corsair’s guy in charge. “As soon as we get the UK, Japan and Australia settled, we will have all of our targeted markets covered.” To contact Corsair Bikes either call 425 296 6706 or e-mail hookmeup@corsairbikes.com

About Corsair Bikes Corsair Bikes is a new bicycle company with offices in Seattle, Washington and Salt Lake City, Utah. The company’s mission is to make high performance mountain bikes designed for hardcore riders. All frames are designed by former professional DH racer and Whistler, BC local Pablo Tafoya.   source: hookmeup@corsairbikes.com www.corsairbikes.com

 

The first bicycle to feature the patented IsoTruss carbon fiber and Kevlar spider web-like open lattice tube design, the unique frame of the Arantix creates a bike with an unparalleled strength to weight ratio

PAYSON, Utah - November 14, 2007 - Delta 7 Sports, LLC today unveiled its Arantix™ Mountain Bike, the first bicycle to feature the patented IsoTruss® carbon fiber and Kevlar spider web-like open lattice tube design.

 

With the IsoTruss technology and design, Delta 7 Sports has created one of the strongest and lightest mountain bikes in the world, with a “hard-tail” (no shock absorbers) frame that weighs approximately 2.7 pounds and sports the unique and extremely strong see-through IsoTruss design.

Advanced Composite Solutions, LLC (parent company of Delta 7 Sports), has been granted an exclusive, worldwide license by Brigham Young University to develop, produce and market products utilizing the IsoTruss technology and design. The Arantix is the first ACS product to utilize IsoTruss technology.

“It was imperative that we prove we could design and produce a reasonably priced marketable product using the IsoTruss technology and design, and that’s what we’ve done with the Arantix Mountain Bike,” said Jon Adams, president and CEO of Advanced Composite Solutions. “Not only is it one of the coolest and most unique looking bikes you’ll ever see, but the IsoTruss structure of the tubing gives the Arantix frame an unparalleled strength to weight ratio. For that cycling enthusiast or weekend rider who wants the most unique, coolest-looking mountain bike on the planet - whether that’s a complete bike or a frame that they can build out themselves - this is the right bike.”

Arantix Mountain Bike Information and Specifications
Each Arantix Mountain Bike frame takes approximately 300 hours to build, as Delta 7 Sports workers weave single carbon fiber strands in a precise manner and order to create the open lattice IsoTruss structure of each frame tube. Each bundle of carbon fiber strands is then constrained within a helical wrapping of Kevlar string designed to tightly bind the carbon fibers together before the tubes are baked at 255 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours. The ends of the baked tubes are then machined to specific measurements and diameters before being joined with molded carbon fiber lugs into a completed frame.

“In total, each completed Arantix frame is built with 1,672 linear feet of carbon fiber,” said Tyler Evans, program manager of Delta 7 Sports. “That’s longer than five and a half football fields, or by comparison, a single strand that long would reach to the top of the tallest building in the world, the Taipei 101 in Taiwan.”

Delta 7 Sports is now taking orders for its custom, hand-built Arantix Mountain Bike, at prices starting at $11,995 (USD) in small, medium and large sizes. The company only plans to build/deliver 200 bikes in 2008.

Each complete Arantix Mountain Bike includes
· An Arantix IsoTruss carbon composite frame,
· Fox F100 RLC front suspension,
· Complete Shimano XTR drivetrain ( i.e. shifters, brakes, crankset, cassette, chain, etc.),
· Shimano XTR wheels with Kenda Karma DTC tires,
· Crank Brothers Four Ti Egg Beaters pedals,
· RaceFace Next SL carbon fiber handlebar with two LizardSkins Lock-On grips,
· L.H. Thomson Masterpiece handlebar stem and seatpost,
· Chris King NoThreadSet headset,
· Selle Italiá Kit Carbonio saddle, and
· Complete LizardSkins Arantix frame skinset.

Individuals interested in custom-building their own mountain bike, can also order an Arantix Mountain Bike frame by itself from Delta 7 Sports for $6,995 (USD).

IsoTruss Technology and Design Overview
IsoTruss was developed at BYU under the direction of Civil Engineering Professor David W. Jensen (Director of the Center for Advanced Structural Composites).

IsoTruss open lattice structures are made up of three-dimensional (3-D) pyramid-shaped trusses formed by combining two-dimensional (2-D) trusses, such as the kind commonly used in architectural design. The pyramid-like structure of an IsoTruss lattice utilizes the well-known geometry of a triangle with two equal sides (an Isosceles Triangle) to create a form with a superior weight-to-strength ratio. Hence, the name IsoTruss comes from the “iso” in isosceles, while “truss” comes from the architectural design known as trusses.

The fusion of 2-D trusses into the 3-D pyramid-shaped forms found within an IsoTruss structure enables Delta 7 Sports to build bicycle frames that bend less, twist less (torsion) and flex less (axial stiffness) than metal bike frames of comparable weight. For additional information about IsoTruss, please visit www.isotruss.org.

About Delta 7 Sports
Delta 7 Sports creates cutting-edge sports and athletics products by utilizing IsoTruss technology and designs. A division of Advanced Composite Solutions, Delta 7 Sports was formed in 2007. For more information, visit www.delta7sports.com.

Arantix and Delta 7 Sports are trademarks of Delta 7 Sports, LLC. IsoTruss is a registered trademark of Brigham Young University. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Delta 7 Sports and Arantix Mountain Bike FAQ

(November 2007)

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Q: What is the Arantix Mountain Bike, and what makes it so unique?

A: The new Arantix Mountain Bike from Delta 7 Sports features a patented IsoTruss® carbon fiber and Kevlar spider web-like open lattice tube design to create a unique frame and a bike that is lighter and stronger than almost any other.

Q: What is IsoTruss?

A: IsoTruss open lattice structures are made up of three-dimensional (3-D) pyramid-shaped trusses formed by combining two-dimensional (2-D) trusses, such as the kind commonly used in architectural design. The pyramid-like structure of an IsoTruss lattice utilizes the well-known geometry of a triangle with two equal sides (an Isosceles Triangle) to create a form with a superior weight-to-strength ratio. Hence, the name IsoTruss comes from the “iso” in isosceles, while “truss” comes from the architectural design known as trusses.

Q: Where did the IsoTruss concept originate?

A: IsoTruss was developed at Brigham Young University under the direction of Civil Engineering Professor David W. Jensen (Director of the Center for Advanced Structural Composites). Advanced Composite Solutions, LLC (parent company of Delta 7 Sports), has been granted an exclusive, worldwide license by BYU to develop, produce and market products utilizing the IsoTruss technology and design.

Q: Are there any other commercial products that utilize IsoTruss technology?

A: No. The Arantix Mountain Bike is the first commercial product to utilize IsoTruss technology.

Q: Please describe the Arantix Mountain Bike.

A: The Arantix Mountain Bike is one of the strongest and lightest mountain bikes in the world, with a “hard-tail” (no shock absorbers) frame that weighs approximately 2.7 pounds and sports the unique and extremely strong see-through IsoTruss design.

Q: Is the IsoTruss frame fragile?

A: No. The open lattice construction of the IsoTruss members actually provides superior resilience and damage tolerance characteristics for the Arantix Mountain Bike.In fact, the Arantix Mountain Bike bends less, twists less (torsion) and flexes less (axial stiffness) than metal bike frames of comparable weight.

Q: How is the Arantix Mountain Bike made?

A: Each Arantix Mountain Bike is made by hand. Workers weave single carbon fiber strands in a precise manner and order to create the open lattice IsoTruss structure of each frame tube. Each bundle of carbon fiber strands is then constrained within a helical wrapping of Kevlar string designed to tightly bind the carbon fibers together before the tubes are baked at 255 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours. The ends of the baked tubes are then machined to specific measurements and diameters before being joined with molded carbon fiber lugs into a completed frame.

Q: How long does it take to make each Arantix Mountain Bike?

A: Approximately 300 hours.

Q: How many bikes will be produced?

A: Delta 7 Sports will Production will produce 200 Arantix Mountain Bikes in 2008, with production expected to grow to 1,000 frames produced per year by 2010.

Q: When will the bike be available?

A: The company expects to begin initial deliveries in the first quarter of 2008.

Q: When will orders be taken?

A: Immediately. Bikes (or frames) can be reserved with a $1,000 deposit.

Q: What is the price of the Arantix Mountain Bike?

A: Pricing for the complete bike starts at $11,995.00 (USD).

Q: What is the price of the Arantix Frame only?

A: Pricing for the frame only starts at $6,995 (USD).

Q: Will Delta 7 Sports have a “road bike?”

A: The company expects to launch a road bike in 2008.

Q: What size is the Arantix Mountain Bike?

A: The Arantix Mountain Bike is available in small, medium or large.

Q: Where is Delta 7 Sports located?

A: Delta 7 Sports is located in Payson, Utah, approximately 75 miles south of Salt Lake City.

Q: How can I learn more about Delta 7 Sports?

A: Please visit www.delta7sports.com. For more information about IsoTruss, please visit www.isotruss.org

The first bicycle to feature the patented IsoTruss carbon fiber and Kevlar spider web-like open lattice tube design, the unique frame of the Arantix creates a bike with an unparalleled strength to weight ratio

PAYSON, Utah - November 14, 2007 - Delta 7 Sports, LLC today unveiled its Arantix™ Mountain Bike, the first bicycle to feature the patented IsoTruss® carbon fiber and Kevlar spider web-like open lattice tube design.

With the IsoTruss technology and design, Delta 7 Sports has created one of the strongest and lightest mountain bikes in the world, with a “hard-tail” (no shock absorbers) frame that weighs approximately 2.7 pounds and sports the unique and extremely strong see-through IsoTruss design.

Advanced Composite Solutions, LLC (parent company of Delta 7 Sports), has been granted an exclusive, worldwide license by Brigham Young University to develop, produce and market products utilizing the IsoTruss technology and design. The Arantix is the first ACS product to utilize IsoTruss technology.

“It was imperative that we prove we could design and produce a reasonably priced marketable product using the IsoTruss technology and design, and that’s what we’ve done with the Arantix Mountain Bike,” said Jon Adams, president and CEO of Advanced Composite Solutions. “Not only is it one of the coolest and most unique looking bikes you’ll ever see, but the IsoTruss structure of the tubing gives the Arantix frame an unparalleled strength to weight ratio. For that cycling enthusiast or weekend rider who wants the most unique, coolest-looking mountain bike on the planet - whether that’s a complete bike or a frame that they can build out themselves - this is the right bike.”

Arantix Mountain Bike Information and Specifications
Each Arantix Mountain Bike frame takes approximately 300 hours to build, as Delta 7 Sports workers weave single carbon fiber strands in a precise manner and order to create the open lattice IsoTruss structure of each frame tube. Each bundle of carbon fiber strands is then constrained within a helical wrapping of Kevlar string designed to tightly bind the carbon fibers together before the tubes are baked at 255 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours. The ends of the baked tubes are then machined to specific measurements and diameters before being joined with molded carbon fiber lugs into a completed frame.

“In total, each completed Arantix frame is built with 1,672 linear feet of carbon fiber,” said Tyler Evans, program manager of Delta 7 Sports. “That’s longer than five and a half football fields, or by comparison, a single strand that long would reach to the top of the tallest building in the world, the Taipei 101 in Taiwan.”

Delta 7 Sports is now taking orders for its custom, hand-built Arantix Mountain Bike, at prices starting at $11,995 (USD) in small, medium and large sizes. The company only plans to build/deliver 200 bikes in 2008.

Each complete Arantix Mountain Bike includes
· An Arantix IsoTruss carbon composite frame,
· Fox F100 RLC front suspension,
· Complete Shimano XTR drivetrain ( i.e. shifters, brakes, crankset, cassette, chain, etc.),
· Shimano XTR wheels with Kenda Karma DTC tires,
· Crank Brothers Four Ti Egg Beaters pedals,
· RaceFace Next SL carbon fiber handlebar with two LizardSkins Lock-On grips,
· L.H. Thomson Masterpiece handlebar stem and seatpost,
· Chris King NoThreadSet headset,
· Selle Italiá Kit Carbonio saddle, and
· Complete LizardSkins Arantix frame skinset.

Individuals interested in custom-building their own mountain bike, can also order an Arantix Mountain Bike frame by itself from Delta 7 Sports for $6,995 (USD).

IsoTruss Technology and Design Overview
IsoTruss was developed at BYU under the direction of Civil Engineering Professor David W. Jensen (Director of the Center for Advanced Structural Composites).

IsoTruss open lattice structures are made up of three-dimensional (3-D) pyramid-shaped trusses formed by combining two-dimensional (2-D) trusses, such as the kind commonly used in architectural design. The pyramid-like structure of an IsoTruss lattice utilizes the well-known geometry of a triangle with two equal sides (an Isosceles Triangle) to create a form with a superior weight-to-strength ratio. Hence, the name IsoTruss comes from the “iso” in isosceles, while “truss” comes from the architectural design known as trusses.

The fusion of 2-D trusses into the 3-D pyramid-shaped forms found within an IsoTruss structure enables Delta 7 Sports to build bicycle frames that bend less, twist less (torsion) and flex less (axial stiffness) than metal bike frames of comparable weight. For additional information about IsoTruss, please visit www.isotruss.org.

About Delta 7 Sports
Delta 7 Sports creates cutting-edge sports and athletics products by utilizing IsoTruss technology and designs. A division of Advanced Composite Solutions, Delta 7 Sports was formed in 2007. For more information, visit www.delta7sports.com.

Arantix and Delta 7 Sports are trademarks of Delta 7 Sports, LLC. IsoTruss is a registered trademark of Brigham Young University. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Delta 7 Sports and Arantix Mountain Bike FAQ

(November 2007)

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Q: What is the Arantix Mountain Bike, and what makes it so unique?

A: The new Arantix Mountain Bike from Delta 7 Sports features a patented IsoTruss® carbon fiber and Kevlar spider web-like open lattice tube design to create a unique frame and a bike that is lighter and stronger than almost any other.

Q: What is IsoTruss?

A: IsoTruss open lattice structures are made up of three-dimensional (3-D) pyramid-shaped trusses formed by combining two-dimensional (2-D) trusses, such as the kind commonly used in architectural design. The pyramid-like structure of an IsoTruss lattice utilizes the well-known geometry of a triangle with two equal sides (an Isosceles Triangle) to create a form with a superior weight-to-strength ratio. Hence, the name IsoTruss comes from the “iso” in isosceles, while “truss” comes from the architectural design known as trusses.

Q: Where did the IsoTruss concept originate?

A: IsoTruss was developed at Brigham Young University under the direction of Civil Engineering Professor David W. Jensen (Director of the Center for Advanced Structural Composites). Advanced Composite Solutions, LLC (parent company of Delta 7 Sports), has been granted an exclusive, worldwide license by BYU to develop, produce and market products utilizing the IsoTruss technology and design.

Q: Are there any other commercial products that utilize IsoTruss technology?

A: No. The Arantix Mountain Bike is the first commercial product to utilize IsoTruss technology.

Q: Please describe the Arantix Mountain Bike.

A: The Arantix Mountain Bike is one of the strongest and lightest mountain bikes in the world, with a “hard-tail” (no shock absorbers) frame that weighs approximately 2.7 pounds and sports the unique and extremely strong see-through IsoTruss design.

Q: Is the IsoTruss frame fragile?

A: No. The open lattice construction of the IsoTruss members actually provides superior resilience and damage tolerance characteristics for the Arantix Mountain Bike.In fact, the Arantix Mountain Bike bends less, twists less (torsion) and flexes less (axial stiffness) than metal bike frames of comparable weight.

Q: How is the Arantix Mountain Bike made?

A: Each Arantix Mountain Bike is made by hand. Workers weave single carbon fiber strands in a precise manner and order to create the open lattice IsoTruss structure of each frame tube. Each bundle of carbon fiber strands is then constrained within a helical wrapping of Kevlar string designed to tightly bind the carbon fibers together before the tubes are baked at 255 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours. The ends of the baked tubes are then machined to specific measurements and diameters before being joined with molded carbon fiber lugs into a completed frame.

Q: How long does it take to make each Arantix Mountain Bike?

A: Approximately 300 hours.

Q: How many bikes will be produced?

A: Delta 7 Sports will Production will produce 200 Arantix Mountain Bikes in 2008, with production expected to grow to 1,000 frames produced per year by 2010.

Q: When will the bike be available?

A: The company expects to begin initial deliveries in the first quarter of 2008.

Q: When will orders be taken?

A: Immediately. Bikes (or frames) can be reserved with a $1,000 deposit.

Q: What is the price of the Arantix Mountain Bike?

A: Pricing for the complete bike starts at $11,995.00 (USD).

Q: What is the price of the Arantix Frame only?

A: Pricing for the frame only starts at $6,995 (USD).

Q: Will Delta 7 Sports have a “road bike?”

A: The company expects to launch a road bike in 2008.

Q: What size is the Arantix Mountain Bike?

A: The Arantix Mountain Bike is available in small, medium or large.

Q: Where is Delta 7 Sports located?

A: Delta 7 Sports is located in Payson, Utah, approximately 75 miles south of Salt Lake City.

Q: How can I learn more about Delta 7 Sports?

A: Please visit www.delta7sports.com. For more information about IsoTruss, please visit www.isotruss.org

The first bicycle to feature the patented IsoTruss carbon fiber and Kevlar spider web-like open lattice tube design, the unique frame of the Arantix creates a bike with an unparalleled strength to weight ratio

PAYSON, Utah - November 14, 2007 - Delta 7 Sports, LLC today unveiled its Arantix™ Mountain Bike, the first bicycle to feature the patented IsoTruss® carbon fiber and Kevlar spider web-like open lattice tube design.

With the IsoTruss technology and design, Delta 7 Sports has created one of the strongest and lightest mountain bikes in the world, with a “hard-tail” (no shock absorbers) frame that weighs approximately 2.7 pounds and sports the unique and extremely strong see-through IsoTruss design.

Advanced Composite Solutions, LLC (parent company of Delta 7 Sports), has been granted an exclusive, worldwide license by Brigham Young University to develop, produce and market products utilizing the IsoTruss technology and design. The Arantix is the first ACS product to utilize IsoTruss technology.

“It was imperative that we prove we could design and produce a reasonably priced marketable product using the IsoTruss technology and design, and that’s what we’ve done with the Arantix Mountain Bike,” said Jon Adams, president and CEO of Advanced Composite Solutions. “Not only is it one of the coolest and most unique looking bikes you’ll ever see, but the IsoTruss structure of the tubing gives the Arantix frame an unparalleled strength to weight ratio. For that cycling enthusiast or weekend rider who wants the most unique, coolest-looking mountain bike on the planet - whether that’s a complete bike or a frame that they can build out themselves - this is the right bike.”

Arantix Mountain Bike Information and Specifications
Each Arantix Mountain Bike frame takes approximately 300 hours to build, as Delta 7 Sports workers weave single carbon fiber strands in a precise manner and order to create the open lattice IsoTruss structure of each frame tube. Each bundle of carbon fiber strands is then constrained within a helical wrapping of Kevlar string designed to tightly bind the carbon fibers together before the tubes are baked at 255 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours. The ends of the baked tubes are then machined to specific measurements and diameters before being joined with molded carbon fiber lugs into a completed frame.

“In total, each completed Arantix frame is built with 1,672 linear feet of carbon fiber,” said Tyler Evans, program manager of Delta 7 Sports. “That’s longer than five and a half football fields, or by comparison, a single strand that long would reach to the top of the tallest building in the world, the Taipei 101 in Taiwan.”

Delta 7 Sports is now taking orders for its custom, hand-built Arantix Mountain Bike, at prices starting at $11,995 (USD) in small, medium and large sizes. The company only plans to build/deliver 200 bikes in 2008.

Each complete Arantix Mountain Bike includes
· An Arantix IsoTruss carbon composite frame,
· Fox F100 RLC front suspension,
· Complete Shimano XTR drivetrain ( i.e. shifters, brakes, crankset, cassette, chain, etc.),
· Shimano XTR wheels with Kenda Karma DTC tires,
· Crank Brothers Four Ti Egg Beaters pedals,
· RaceFace Next SL carbon fiber handlebar with two LizardSkins Lock-On grips,
· L.H. Thomson Masterpiece handlebar stem and seatpost,
· Chris King NoThreadSet headset,
· Selle Italiá Kit Carbonio saddle, and
· Complete LizardSkins Arantix frame skinset.

Individuals interested in custom-building their own mountain bike, can also order an Arantix Mountain Bike frame by itself from Delta 7 Sports for $6,995 (USD).

IsoTruss Technology and Design Overview
IsoTruss was developed at BYU under the direction of Civil Engineering Professor David W. Jensen (Director of the Center for Advanced Structural Composites).

IsoTruss open lattice structures are made up of three-dimensional (3-D) pyramid-shaped trusses formed by combining two-dimensional (2-D) trusses, such as the kind commonly used in architectural design. The pyramid-like structure of an IsoTruss lattice utilizes the well-known geometry of a triangle with two equal sides (an Isosceles Triangle) to create a form with a superior weight-to-strength ratio. Hence, the name IsoTruss comes from the “iso” in isosceles, while “truss” comes from the architectural design known as trusses.

The fusion of 2-D trusses into the 3-D pyramid-shaped forms found within an IsoTruss structure enables Delta 7 Sports to build bicycle frames that bend less, twist less (torsion) and flex less (axial stiffness) than metal bike frames of comparable weight. For additional information about IsoTruss, please visit www.isotruss.org.

About Delta 7 Sports
Delta 7 Sports creates cutting-edge sports and athletics products by utilizing IsoTruss technology and designs. A division of Advanced Composite Solutions, Delta 7 Sports was formed in 2007. For more information, visit www.delta7sports.com.

Arantix and Delta 7 Sports are trademarks of Delta 7 Sports, LLC. IsoTruss is a registered trademark of Brigham Young University. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Delta 7 Sports and Arantix Mountain Bike FAQ

(November 2007)

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Q: What is the Arantix Mountain Bike, and what makes it so unique?

A: The new Arantix Mountain Bike from Delta 7 Sports features a patented IsoTruss® carbon fiber and Kevlar spider web-like open lattice tube design to create a unique frame and a bike that is lighter and stronger than almost any other.

Q: What is IsoTruss?

A: IsoTruss open lattice structures are made up of three-dimensional (3-D) pyramid-shaped trusses formed by combining two-dimensional (2-D) trusses, such as the kind commonly used in architectural design. The pyramid-like structure of an IsoTruss lattice utilizes the well-known geometry of a triangle with two equal sides (an Isosceles Triangle) to create a form with a superior weight-to-strength ratio. Hence, the name IsoTruss comes from the “iso” in isosceles, while “truss” comes from the architectural design known as trusses.

Q: Where did the IsoTruss concept originate?

A: IsoTruss was developed at Brigham Young University under the direction of Civil Engineering Professor David W. Jensen (Director of the Center for Advanced Structural Composites). Advanced Composite Solutions, LLC (parent company of Delta 7 Sports), has been granted an exclusive, worldwide license by BYU to develop, produce and market products utilizing the IsoTruss technology and design.

Q: Are there any other commercial products that utilize IsoTruss technology?

A: No. The Arantix Mountain Bike is the first commercial product to utilize IsoTruss technology.

Q: Please describe the Arantix Mountain Bike.

A: The Arantix Mountain Bike is one of the strongest and lightest mountain bikes in the world, with a “hard-tail” (no shock absorbers) frame that weighs approximately 2.7 pounds and sports the unique and extremely strong see-through IsoTruss design.

Q: Is the IsoTruss frame fragile?

A: No. The open lattice construction of the IsoTruss members actually provides superior resilience and damage tolerance characteristics for the Arantix Mountain Bike.In fact, the Arantix Mountain Bike bends less, twists less (torsion) and flexes less (axial stiffness) than metal bike frames of comparable weight.

Q: How is the Arantix Mountain Bike made?

A: Each Arantix Mountain Bike is made by hand. Workers weave single carbon fiber strands in a precise manner and order to create the open lattice IsoTruss structure of each frame tube. Each bundle of carbon fiber strands is then constrained within a helical wrapping of Kevlar string designed to tightly bind the carbon fibers together before the tubes are baked at 255 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours. The ends of the baked tubes are then machined to specific measurements and diameters before being joined with molded carbon fiber lugs into a completed frame.

Q: How long does it take to make each Arantix Mountain Bike?

A: Approximately 300 hours.

Q: How many bikes will be produced?

A: Delta 7 Sports will Production will produce 200 Arantix Mountain Bikes in 2008, with production expected to grow to 1,000 frames produced per year by 2010.

Q: When will the bike be available?

A: The company expects to begin initial deliveries in the first quarter of 2008.

Q: When will orders be taken?

A: Immediately. Bikes (or frames) can be reserved with a $1,000 deposit.

Q: What is the price of the Arantix Mountain Bike?

A: Pricing for the complete bike starts at $11,995.00 (USD).

Q: What is the price of the Arantix Frame only?

A: Pricing for the frame only starts at $6,995 (USD).

Q: Will Delta 7 Sports have a “road bike?”

A: The company expects to launch a road bike in 2008.

Q: What size is the Arantix Mountain Bike?

A: The Arantix Mountain Bike is available in small, medium or large.

Q: Where is Delta 7 Sports located?

A: Delta 7 Sports is located in Payson, Utah, approximately 75 miles south of Salt Lake City.

Q: How can I learn more about Delta 7 Sports?

A: Please visit www.delta7sports.com. For more information about IsoTruss, please visit www.isotruss.org

source: csmith@soarcomm.com

 

November 13, 2007 (Ashland, OR) - United Bicycle Parts (”UBP”) is very pleased to announce it has expanded its product offerings to include two new high profile lines, Pro-Lite and On One.

Pro-Lite is perhaps best known for their proprietary branded top quality road, track and Tri/TT wheels. Their name is derived from their philosophy of producing an elite range of premium quality Professional Liteweight bicycle products utilizing only the very latest available technologies and materials. Whether considering the full carbon fiber disc Padova, or deep dish carbon fiber models like Vicenza and Gavia T, Pro-Lite products are known to be among the world’s finest. UBP now carries eight models of Pro-Lite wheels whose MSRP ranges from $249.00 to $1595.00.

 

 

 

UK-based On One is considered to be one of the more progressive cycling brands whose products include a full range of post-modern frames, bicycles and components. Items like their cromoly track/fixie frame Pompino, and the 26” wheel or 29” wheel cromoly model, Slot Inbred speak to On One fans everywhere. UBP now carries a wide assortment of On One frames and bikes with retail prices ranging from $399.00 to $1299.00. Also available are a full line of On One parts and components such as the retro-cool Midge and Mungo handlebars.

 

 

Bicycle shops interested in knowing more about Pro-Lite or On One can contact UBP through www.unitedbicycle.com

 

 

About UBP

United Bicycle Parts (UBP) is a full-service distributor located in Ashland, OR whose lines include Arrow Racing, Azonic, Canyon Cyclewear, Cheng Shin, Dia-Compe, FSA, Gaerne, Gamut, Go-Girl, Gravity Dropper, Hozan, IRD, Kalloy, Kenda, KMC, Kool Stop, Lifu, Marwi, Marzocchi, MKS, Nitto, Nokon, ODI, On One, Oury, Paul Components, Precaryous, Por-Lite, Shimano, SKS, Sugino, Tektro, Thomson, Velox, Vuelta Wheels, Wellgo, Wheelsmith, Wipperman-Connex, World Jerseys, WTB and others. For more information about UBP including complete product line information log on to www.unitedbicycle.com or call (800) 482-1984.

 

source: dan@bicyclenewswire.com

Norridge, Illinois (November 15, 2007) You’ve got all of your “stuff” now how to store it. For IBDs requiring storage solutions for their customers, look no further than Delta Storage Racks and Lexco distributes three of Delta’s best.

The Braque is a free-standing rack that accommodates up to three bikes and looks great in a garage as well as an apartment, condo or home. It’s made of high-grade steel with an attractive premium powder-coat finish. The Braque can also hold snowboards and skis, is easy to assemble (tools are included) and comes with four extra rubber-coated hooks. MSRP is $149.99

The Chagall holds two bikes and can be tension-fitted to ceiling heights from 7’ 6” to 9’ 6”. Its instantly adjustable arms will accommodate any bike style. Plus, the Chagall includes two extra hooks and like all Delta racks is simple to assembly with the included tools and is made of high-grade steel with an attractive premium powder-coat finish. MSRP is $99.99.

The Degas rack holds the big stuff like kayaks, rooftop boxes and other items you want to keep off the floor. The Degas leans against a wall so no attachment is required which means the rack can be moved in an instant. It includes four small rubber-coated hooks to hold extra gear and is easily assembled with its included tools. MSRP is $119.99

“IBDs will be impressed with Delta Storage Racks’ quality construction, their ease of assembly, how great they look and the line’s versatility,” says Karen Peterson of Lexco. “What can I say: Delta offers the best storage racks on the market.”

Delta Storage Racks distributed by Lexco:

The Braque
Holds up to three bikes, plus a lot more.
- Adjustable arms instantly accommodate any bike style.
- Specially designed to hold awkward items like snowboards and skis.
- Includes four extra rubber-coated hooks.
- Easy assembly - tools included.
- Maximum load 180lbs.
RS7300
Retail: $149.99

The Chagall
Quick Adjust Tension Holder for Two Bikes.
- Tension adjuster to easily fit ceiling heights from 7’6” to 9’6”.
- Instantly adjustable arms accommodate any bike style.
- Two extra hooks store other accessories.
- Easy to assemble - tools included.
- Maximum load 80lbs.
- Approximate dimensions: 90”H x 12”W x 22” (Arms).
RS7750
Retail: $99.99

The Degas
Big Item Gravity Stand.
- Holds kayaks, rooftop boxes, or other bulky items off the floor.
- Leans against wall so no attachment is required.
- Features four small coated hooks to carry extra gear.
- Includes assembly instructions and tools.
- Maximum load 100lbs.
- Approximate dimensions: 75”H x 48”W x 22” (Arms).
RS6700
Retail: $119.99

About Lexco
Lexco offers value-driven bicycle products and services to the marketplace. Lexco is a family-owned and operated business that began as a hardware store and Schwinn franchise on Chicago’s west side in the 1950s. It continued as a Schwinn bicycle shop on the city’s north side in the 60s, and in the 70s, Lexco began making bicycle security cables and has grown that into Lexco’s cable division showcased at www.lexcocable.com. Lexco became a full-scale bicycle parts distributor in 1978. For more information, call toll-free (800) 626-6556 or log onto the Internet at www.lexcobike.com.

source: dan@bicyclenewswire.com

REGISTRATION FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IS OPEN

VIVE LE SKI !

Winter is getting underway and we are awaiting the first snowfalls in order to move onto our other passion : skiing! If, by any chance, you fancy spending a weekend, or a week of the holidays, on the pistes don’t hesitate to visit our internet site, where you’ll find an abundance of special offers.
An updated newsletter will be sent out in December.

NEWS

VTT MAG
Keep an eye out for VTT MAGAZINE, January 2008 edition, it appears that you’ll find inside the 26 minute film made last August at the Mountain Bike Masters World Championships 2007; The DVD shows the two competition events, in the form of a news report, and recaps the highlights of the meeting.

14/11/2007
As of November 14th : 100 competitors representing 5 nations have already registered.

TEE SHIRT
The design of the next souvenir MTB t-shirt is underway. Two companies, one Scottish and one French are finalising their proposals……… more info to follow.

SUMMER 2008 - THE MAGIC OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE!
Our beautiful valley has the good fortune to be on the route of the Tour de France twice! The Tour passes through Barcelonnette / Col de Larche on the 20th of July and on the 22nd of July it makes a stop at Jausiers, coming from Cuneo via the Col de la Bonette.

 

 

Founding Director of Trips for Kids Named Finalist for
National Volvo for Life Award

Trips for Kids encourages patrons to vote online to help mountain bike program for inner-city kids win $100,000 grant

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Nov. 13, 2007 - Trips for Kids (TFK) announces that its Founding Director Marilyn Price is a finalist for the national Volvo for Life Award and a potential cash prize of $100,000 for Trips for Kids. Organization patrons are encouraged to support Trips for Kids by casting their vote for Marilyn Price at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/cgi-bin/iowa/english/vote/quality/index.html.

Founded in 2002, the national Volvo for Life Award honors “real-life champions who are doing extraordinary work in their communities” by giving nearly $5 million in funding and awards. Online voting determines the winners in three categories - Safety, Quality of Life, and Environment. The top finalist in each category will win $100,000 for their cause. The two semifinalists will receive $25,000 each for their non-profit organization.

“The opportunity to receive the Volvo for Life Award is great way to bring attention to our organization and the importance of getting children outdoors,” said Marilyn Price, founding director of Trips for Kids. “The prize money would be a valuable asset as we continue to expand across the country.”

As athlete, teacher, community organizer, mentor, youth advocate and environmentalist, Price is being honored as a candidate in the Quality of Life category. Starting Trips for Kids in 1988, Price has been ahead of a growing national campaign to Leave No Child Inside.

Her enthusiasm has inspired hundreds of others to join her in taking inner city kids for mountain bike rides. While the flagship program is going strong in the Bay Area, there are now 57 similar Trips for Kids chapters across the country. Over 38,000 low-income youth in the United States and Canada have experienced the joy and challenge of a Trips for Kids mountain bike ride.

From now until January 7, 2008, individuals can log online and decide who wins the Volvo for Life Award. To support Trips for Kids, cast a vote online for Marilyn Price. Please be aware that any votes submitted from a Web browser that does not accept cookies will not be counted. For a complete list of rules, please see http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/cgi-bin/iowa/english/rules/index.html.

The top candidate in all three categories will also receive a Volvo for life. Ironically, when Price started the organization twenty years ago, she would load her 1974 Volvo wagon with 11 mountain bikes (eight on top, two on back, and one inside!) and head out to the trailhead. There she would meet prearranged groups of inner-city kids and lead them on a mountain bike adventure.

For more information about the Volvo for Life Awards please visit www.volvoforlifeawards.com. For more information about Trips for Kids visit www.tripsforkids.org.

About Trips for Kids
Trips for Kids is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit based in San Rafael, California. Trips for Kids started in 1988 as a grass roots effort by avid mountain biker, environmentalist, and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee, Marilyn Price. Its programs give underserved youth a chance to experience the joy and challenge of mountain biking, while learning valuable life skills and an appreciation for the outdoors. There are currently 57 Trips for Kids chapters across the United Stated and Canada, with more on the way. For more information please visit www.tripsforkids.org.

 

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Media Contacts
Marilyn Price, Trips for Kids, 415-458-2986, info@tripsforkids.org or
Chip Smith, 801-523-3730(wk) / 801-597-7515(cell) csmith@soarcomm.com

source: mlansford@soarcomm.com

e.thirteen 5-Peats the Best Of MTBR Awards!

e.thirteen components is proud to announce their fifth consecutive
year as the Best of MTBR in the chain retention system category.
e.thirteen’s SRS chain retention system has won this award in 2003,
2004, 2005, 2006 and now 2007, making the product one of the longest
consecutive award recipients at MTBR.com.

MTBR.com’s Forrest Arakawa said about the award, “MTBR.com is proud to
give the Best Of MTBR Award to e.thirteen for 5 years running for
their Outstanding Product: The e.13 SRS Chain Guide. The Best of MTBR
awards are an aggregate of the User (consumer) generated product
reviews. It is a representation of what the
consumers view as the best product.”

“We are very proud to have received this award once, let alone five
years in a row. Being a rider-run company, firsthand knowledge of
what the rider needs has been instrumental in developing the entire
product line over the years,” said Michael Tobler, manufacturing
coordinator for e.thirteen.

On behalf of e.thirteen components (all five of us: Dave, Derek,
Aaron, Jonas and Michael), thank you for your support!

About MTBR.com:
MTBR.com is the largest online mountain bike community in the world,
with over 45,000 cyclists logging on every day.

e.thirteen components is a small, rider owned and operated company
that strongly supports dozens of grassroots races, series, contests
and other riding events all over the world every year. Founded in
2001, e.thirteen’s innovative, functional, simple and lightweight
chain retention systems have made them a world leader in this
category, and the choice of top pro and amateur riders and mechanics
alike. They support a worldwide distribution network and take great
pride in offering devoted customer service.

www.e13components.com

source: aaronl@e13components.com

The RIDE Redefines Cruising Innovation In Cycling

Ramona, Calif., NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - Long known for innovation in design, Ellsworth’s The RIDE is now the proud recipient of the 2007 Best of What’s New Grand Award from POPULAR SCIENCE in the Recreation category.

“For 20 years, Popular Science’s Best of What’s New awards honor the innovations that a make positive impact on life today and change our views of the future,” says Mark Jannot, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. “PopSci’s editors evaluate thousands of products each year to develop this thoughtful list, there’s no higher accolade Popular Science can give.”

Each year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innovations and chooses the top 100 winners across 10 categories for inclusion in their annual Best of What’s New issue, their best-read issue of the year. To win, a product or technology must represent a significant step forward in its category. All of the winners will be featured in this December’s special issue, on newsstands November 14.

“The RIDE™ rides like no other bike on earth – a smooth, almost silent glide,” says Tony Ellsworth, president, founder and CEO. “The sleek and stunning design was inspired by another ground-breaking new technology which eventually led to The RIDE™ becoming the first bike to use the revolutionary gearless NuVinci™ Continuously Variable (CVP) drive. No off the shelf parts would do as the patent pending frame and fork, as well as many other components were specifically designed for our first ‘Cruiser’.”

The ultimate expression of a performance lifestyle, The RIDE™ quickly turned heads as it catapulted onto boardwalks, bike lanes, and cycling routes throughout the country and very quickly after that, internationally. Independent Bike Dealers see them fly off the shelves, national outdoor retailer REI now sells them, as does a special website Ellsworth built to handle demand and interest at www.ellsworthride.com.

“Indeed the ripple effect of all this interest has been very big,” said Ellsworth. “The RIDE™ was a real draw at this years’ InterBike bicycle convention in Las Vegas. In addition to the ‘Signature Series’ RIDE, we’ve developed a tandem RIDE. We love to read press that heralds the fact that we’ve ‘redefined bicycle technology’ and think the resulting blend of performance, technology, comfort and style make The RIDE™ unlike any bike you’ve ever ridden. It’s an honor to have Popular Science underscore that achievement.”

About Ellsworth Bikes

Ellsworth Bikes is a designer and manufacturer of the highest quality mountain, road and recreational bicycles. The company is known for its craftsman-style approach to bike design and manufacturing, and is the holder of multiple design patents. To learn more about how Ellsworth Handcrafted Bikes is poised for growth in 2008, visit www.ellsworthbikes.com & www.ellsworthride.com.

 

About Best of What’s New

Each year, the editors of Popular Science review thousands of products in search of the top 100 tech innovations of the year; breakthrough products and technologies that represent a significant leap in their categories. The winners — the Best of What’s New — are awarded inclusion in the much-anticipated December issue of Popular Science, the most widely read issue of the year since the debut of Best of What’s New in 1987. Best of What’s New awards are presented to 100 new products and technologies in 10 categories: Automotive,

Aviation & Space, Computing, Engineering, Gadgets, Green Tech, Home Entertainment,

Home Tech, Personal Health and Recreation.

About Popular Science

Founded in 1872, Popular Science is the world’s largest science and technology magazine; with