NEW DILLINGER FRAMES AND FORKS AVAILABLE SHORTLY

The new batch of Dillinger frames and forks is complete and will begin shipping to consumers in the next few weeks. As shown above we have returned to a brushed CrMo fork as one of the options instead of just a raw version with clearcoat. Frames will be available in pearl white and brushed raw. If you are interested it is suggested you get on the early notification list by emailing web@ridesoul.com. As of today about 50% of the incoming frame shipment is presold. Also there will be a price increase in the forks to $99, an unfortunate necessity due to increased production costs.

ANALOG 140MM FULL SUSPENSION FRAME OUT FOR TESTING

What should be the final version of the 26″ Analog 140mm full suspension trail/light freeride frame is out for testing right now in a few places around the United States. There are some minor changes planned with regards to routing and better support link clearance, but otherwise the frame is in its final form.  Here are a few of the planned production details:
SIZES: Medium & Large
COLORS: Pearl White W/Blue Anodized Hardware & Brushed Raw W/Blue Anodized Hardware
REAR TRAVEL: 140mm W/Multiple Mounting Points For Suspension Adjustment
REAR AXLE: 10mm or 12mm Maxle/135mm Width
HEAD TUBE: 1.5 Straight (Will Support Any Fork Steer Tube Combination/Cane Creek Angleset)
REAR SHOCK: Rock Shox Monarch Plus
ADDITIONAL: Hammerschmidt Compatible, Routing For Adjustable Post, ISCG 05, 73mm Bottom Bracket Shell, iGlide Bushings At Minor Pivots
RETAIL PRICE: $1100-$1300US W/Shock

DILLINGER FRAMES/CRMO FORKS/TI FORKS UPDATE

We just wanted to provide an update to the questions we receive almost daily.
Q: Where is the new batch of Dillinger frames?
A: A small batch is do in sometime in November. If you are interested in being notified before they hit the site please email us at web@ridesoul.com. We have had an enormous number of changes this year. We have moved buildings, changed fabricators, changed painters, changed heat treat facilities, in addition to a number of other changes. The goal is get the production time to be quicker. Unfortunately working out the kinks of this supply chain for the first production run has been problematic, but after this run we should be able to maintain consistent stock. Also there is a second run already in progress.

Q: What colors will the new frame be available in?
A: This next run will only be available in the pearl white and brushed raw . In the future we plan on bringing back a third color.

Q: Will the CrMo fork be available again, and if so when?
A: The CrMo forks are finished and will be available at the same time as the frame. They will be available in pearl white, brushed raw (not the same raw as the last run/they will be hand brushed first then clearcoated), and gloss black.

Q: When will the Ti Fork be available?
A: The first prototypes of the Ti fork had too much fore and aft flex. We are currently having a new batch built for testing using a thicker wall and slightly larger tubing. These are expected to be ready in late November for CEN testing and after this we will be running some ride testing here in the United States.

ANALOG 140MM FULL SUSPENSION 2ND PROTOTYPE

The 26″ Analog 140mm full suspension frame prototype is currently being finished up and we expect to have it out and about for testing in late September. This should be the last prototype before production. The frame is geared towards the all mountain and light freeride market. Retail pricing is expected to be around $1000 with a Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3.

SEAT CLAMP AND CYCLOCROSS BRAKE HANGER CLOSEOUT

We have hundreds of new seat clamps and cyclocross front brake cable guides to closeout. All of these are from frames we no longer produce and have never been installed. From left to right the products are as follows.
ALLOY 29.8 MOUNTAIN SEAT CLAMP (75 AVAILABLE)
ALLOY 31.8 MOUNTAIN SEAT CLAMP (210 AVAILABLE)
ALLOY 31.8 DOUBLE MOUNTAIN SEAT CLAMP (150 AVAILABLE)
ALLOW 31.8 ROAD/CYCLOCROSS SEAT CLAMP (300 AVAILABLE)
ALLOY 1 1/8TH CYCLOCROSS FRONT BRAKE CABLE GUIDE (160 AVAILABLE)
PRICING IS AS FOLLOWS/ALL ITEMS CAN BE MIXED AND MATCHED
ANY 25 PIECES $15
ANY 50 PIECES $25
ANY 100 PIECES $35
Call the shop to order at 480-642-9582.

THE NEWSLETTER RETURNS

The newsletter is once again open for subscriptions. If you were previously subscribed you still are. The distribution is always low volume with a max of 2 per month. So if you are interested in company news, access to new products before the public, closeouts, and new product testing opportunities you can sign up though the link in the menu.

RANDOM SUPER FUN DISCOUNT CLOSEOUTS

In inventory we have some closeout  odds and ends The first is our singlespeed cog kit. It includes 12,13,14,15,17, and 18 tooth CrMo TiNi treated cogs. The cogs fit any Shimano style 8,9, or 1o speed hub. The second is the old style EBB that was found on the earlier Hooligan and Dillinger frames. It will fit any frame that has a 68mm wide shell and a 55mm inner diameter. These are the same EBBs that companies like Problem Solvers sell for $20-$40. Both can be purchased below.

SOLD OUT OF COG KITS

SOLD OUT OF EBBs

TITANIUM 29ER FORK UPDATE

We have been testing the titanium 29er forks for a few weeks. Durability looks good, but unfortunately there is too much flex at the lower leg with riders over 170 pounds. Since we don’t like to put restrictions on rider weight we are now working on a new set of prototypes with some changes that should limit this excessive flex.

TITANIUM 29ER FORKS OUT FOR TESTING

After a few months of waiting we finally received our prototype titanium 29er forks. The fabrication is spot on and the weight is right where we wanted it at just over a pound. Right now we have them out for testing in the rocky Arizona desert and in Iowa. We will keep you up to date on how the product is evolving.

ANALOG 140MM FS FRAME MOVES FORWARD

After a number of design changes and a step away from Easton tubing in order to improve the aesthetics the Analog full suspension all mountain frame is back on track. We are currently expecting prototypes late in the summer. The frame features 140mm of travel, sealed cartridge bearings at the main pivots, Igus Iglide self lubricating polymer bearings in the support linkage, and 10mm and 12mm Maxle options.