jeudi, janvier 14

Cromo 4130 –

SOBRE DAD 2017 – MTB FOR ALLMOUNTAIN – CROSS COUNTRY

SOBRE DAD 2017 – MTB FOR ALLMOUNTAIN – CROSS COUNTRY

Cromo 4130 -
The SOBRE DAD 2017 is the latest vintage Beaujolais proposed by the brand based in Jarnioux. The DAD is the "Best Seller" of the brand and placed in terms of sells just in front of the very famous gravel steel bike, the VERSATILE. For 2017, no big transformations, just few adjustments to stick  XC-All Mountain new trend. The DAD also increase its compatibility for SingleSpeed transmission.The very first SOBRE DAD was born in February 2011. Today it is in its sixth year of commercialization. A model that is never turned upside down, but each time it is several small natural evolutions that are applied to it. This strategy briefly reminds the way of working of the brand Ritchey which modify each bikes by small and successive modifications.The SOBRE DAD is still fully dedicated to XC / A...
SURLY TROLL – OFF ROAD TOURING – WHAT IS YOUR NEXT DESTINATION ?

SURLY TROLL – OFF ROAD TOURING – WHAT IS YOUR NEXT DESTINATION ?

Cromo 4130 -
The SURLY TROLL is a Touring Off Road bike. It is marketed in the catalog of the American brand since the year 2011 and of course evolves with this 2017 Edition. It is the ideal bike for a world-tour as it is open to many bike standards. Difficult therefore not to find something to repair a damage on a component.The SURLY TROLL is available since December 2016. It can be summarized as a bike to go "everywhere" ... but where is "everywhere"? The definition varies with each cyclist. So Surly has concocted a bike for both strolling in town and getting lost in the depths of a singletrack lost in Malaysia. The miracle recipe maybe. This bike has the soul and the build of a large carrier.The frame, as in its early hours, is made of steel Cromo 4130 Double Butted with the specifications of the br...
SOBRE OFF – BRAND NEW EDITION 650B AND 650B+  FOR ALLMOUNTAIN

SOBRE OFF – BRAND NEW EDITION 650B AND 650B+ FOR ALLMOUNTAIN

Cromo 4130 -
SOBRE OFF 2017...born in Beaujolais is launched in the harvest season, a brand new edition for this mythic bike of the SOBRE MTB range firstly launched in 2009. A this time, the bike was still in 26inch wheels, same wheel size in 2012 but with a new 44mm headtube...the OFF was lately replaced by the CASH in 2014 launched with 650B wheels.Take the Cash, add a pinch of the second edition of the SOBRE OFF, add an extra of 650B+ and you obtain the new SOBRE OFF 2017. Of course, this new model definitely replaces the SOBRE CASH which is now sold out. The aim is the same : All-Mountain, Enduro Hardtail...but with 650B wheels (27,5x2.4) or 650B+ (27,5x2.8).If previously the last OFF 2012 was made of Reynolds 520 for the front triangle...the new SOBRE OFF 2017 inherit of a Cromo 4130 frame, in the...
PHILIPPE TROCHON – A SOBRE VERSATILE AT THE FRENCH DIVIDE

PHILIPPE TROCHON – A SOBRE VERSATILE AT THE FRENCH DIVIDE

Cromo 4130 -
The FRENCH DIVIDE is an ultra-long-distance offroad event born in 2015 and invites cyclist, for 2016, to race acrosss France from the city of Bray-Dunes to the city of Mendionde in complete independance mainly following the mythic trail of the "route de saint jacques de compostelle". The distance is about 2100kms for 39000D+ using 70% of path and 30% of road, meaning that racers rides either MTB than gravel bikes in bikepacking mode or traditionnal rack. The global distance has to be covered in 15 days, starting the 6 of August and ending at maximum in the 20 of August.To establish intermediar ranking, riders have to check on definites checkpoints. Riders are also equiped with a trackers, a model from Captur with an autonomy of 1month, to be sure everybody is following the same path.Philip...
SINGLEBE BIKES – THE CAMO PLUS – 650B+ UNRULY STEEL MTB

SINGLEBE BIKES – THE CAMO PLUS – 650B+ UNRULY STEEL MTB

Cromo 4130 -, TIG welded
The SINGLEBE CAMO PLUS is a full rigid mountain bikes produce by the Czech handcrafter Tomas owner of the brand SingleBe. This bike has the particularity to be either mount with 650b+ wheelset than 29" wheelset. I am sure you have noticed the really distinct paint...a camouflage made of 4 colors...but also include custom painting for crankset, stem, fork and a bottom headset cup. A unique piece of art really different from what we are used to see. If you are pissed of with mono-black paint...this could be your machine ! The SINGLEBE CAMO PLUS is made of Reynolds 853 for the front triangle, a reliable and strong set of steel tubes mainly dedicated to MTB and hardcore riders, and Cromo4130 for the seatstays and chainstays. The frame is TIG welded. It is disk only and boost ready meaning...
HISTOIRE BIKE – RTT OFFROAD TOURING MACHINE – CONCOURS DE MACHINE 2016

HISTOIRE BIKE – RTT OFFROAD TOURING MACHINE – CONCOURS DE MACHINE 2016

Cromo 4130 -, Histoire Bike -
The RTT - Randonneuse Tout Terrain - is an Offroad Touring Machine developed by the French brand HISTOIRE BIKES (Histoire = Story). Starting from the series model, they have built a special edition "CONCOURS DE MACHINE" with extra components to answer the specifications of the event in order to race the 3 challenging stage proposed. They are classified "hors catégorie" as their RTT is not built in France but in Europe.WHO IS HISTOIRE BIKE ? DATE OF BIRTH AND PHILOSOPHY..HISTOIRE BIKE is a French brand specialized in travel bikes...wherever you plan to ride during 2 days or go for a world tour their bikes are ready for it. Based in Clermont-Ferrand the brand is created in 2014 from the volunteer of 3 friends, Nicolas, Christian and Sébastien.Nicolas, owner of Sports Fusion and distributing
STOOGE CYCLES – A FAT BIKE SOON AVAILABLE

STOOGE CYCLES – A FAT BIKE SOON AVAILABLE

Cromo 4130 -
STOOGE CYCLES STEEL FAT BIKE is for now a prototype, but its testing and improvement period are coming to an end and this new machine will be soon available. The brand is named after the American group "The Stooges" from one of the two singers is the well known Mr Iggy POP.... and the brand is in the philosophy of the group : being an outsider and doing your own things despite what is hot and in vogue at the moment. The STOOGE CYCLES STEEL FAT BIKE should be made from the same kind of steel tubes : aircraft grade 4130 chromoly and welded by Taiwan’s most respected frame builder, like its wellknown brother the STOOGE STEEL 29er. The STOOGE CYCLES STEEL FAT BIKE is not designed to become a trekking monster machine equipped with 5" tires...no, it is the opposite. It is born from the wis
SURLY LONG HAUL TRUCKER – World tour

SURLY LONG HAUL TRUCKER – World tour

Cromo 4130 -
SURLY LONG HAUL TRUCKER - named also LTH - could be resume in a line : it carries your and your luggage on very long distance, world tour approved ? Launched in 1998, SURLY wish is part of the huge QBP group, is mostly well-known  for its bike messenger and strong link with the single-speed culture, being a major support to established the SingleSpeed World Championship. Since 2005 they are really implemented in the Fat BIKE market, year when they started to mass product Fat Bikes. Their range is strong of Fat Bikes, Touring bikes, Pavement Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Cargo Bikes all made of steel tubes. The SURLY LONG HAUL TRUCKER does not escape to this rule, it is built from Cromo4130 designed to Surly specifications in Taiwan for the LTH. SURLY propose the LONG HAUL TRUCKER as...
SWEDENTRAILS – THe Sobre Versatile Monstercross of Jens ÖST

SWEDENTRAILS – THe Sobre Versatile Monstercross of Jens ÖST

Cromo 4130 -, TIG welded
SOBRE VERSATILE, the gravel / cross frameset (frame+fork) proposed by the French brand is at the based of many and various set-up like the monstercross version proposed by Jens ÖST owner of SWEDENTRAILS. The Versatile is made of Cromo 4130 Double Butted with a weight around 2180g in Medium and accept tires up to 700x42c and designed for multi-purpose uses.SWEDENTRAILS is a Sweden company, owned by Jens ÖST. The website is dedicated to running and cycling outdoors activities in Sweden for nature lovers. The online store, for Swedish customers, wish to sell some of the best product available on the international market and does not want to work with high volume and bargain price in respect of the customer. All the products available on the online store have all been long tested by Jens
PUKY BIKES – Z2 Z6 Z8 MADE IN GERMANY

PUKY BIKES – Z2 Z6 Z8 MADE IN GERMANY

CITY - URBAN - COMMUTER -, Cromo 4130 -
PUKY BIKES Z série, z2 - z6 and z8 are dedicated to kids and made of steel in Germany. PUKY, based in Wülfrath - Germany, produce and sells bikes Since 1949. It is more than 100 team-worker,  that annually produce 550000 vehicles a year (2.000 – 3.000 vehicles per day) thanks to a modern production equipment. PUKY produce children’s and youngster’s bikes, learner bikes, unicycles, scooters, go-carts, tricycles and accessories. PUKY playfull bikes Z2, Z6 and Z8 are the 3 kids bikes that remains to be made of steel as the rest of the kids bikes range propose by PUKY BIKES are Aluminium models. They are respectively equipped with 12", 16" and 18" wheels and are all 3 pretty simple bikes to ride develop around the idea of being a fun bike, reliable and providing security. Whatever si