TITANIUM 29ER FORK DEVELOPMENT ENDS

The recent generation of titanium 29er fork prototypes mark the end of the development process. We were able to fix the flex issues, but now the fork is simply to brutal on the rider over rough terrain. The dampening properties just aren’t there with the thicker walled material. Over the next month we will be visiting the option of partnering with a carbon fiber manufacturer to develop a fork that matches the geometry of the Dillinger. We have long hated carbon fiber due to its propensity for catastrophic failure due to tensile/yield strength similarities, but new development processes appear to have fixed these issues.

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TITANIUM 29ER FORK NEW PROTOTYPES IN THE FIELD

A new batch of prototype titanium forks are out for testing in Michigan. The new forks feature a substantially thicker walled tube for the legs and will hopefully address the fore/aft flex issue the original prototypes had. Current weight is still just a bit over 1 pound.

ANALOG 140MM FRAME FINISHING TESTING

The Analog full suspension frame is finishing up being tested. We have it ran it though every real world test and configuration possible and have settled on offering the final version with a Rock Shox Monarch+. As you can see from above the frame is also Hammerschmidt compatible with plenty of clearance.

NEW DILLINGER FRAMES AND FORKS BEING RELEASED THIS WEEK

The new batch of Dillinger frames and forks are now inventoried and in our warehouse. They will be available through the site sometime towards the end of the week. Those who requested to be notified early will be receiving emails over the next few days.

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.