issue 6 - 2010
A long time coming, but issue 6 is here. Plenty of new stuff to keep it fun as we head into a new season! What’s New?
Simpson Desert Bike Challenge 2010; Sit still more than 10 seconds and Wayne will tell you all about this iconic Australian event. This years event was more different than usual thanks to the desert being flooded and the race being diverted along the Anne Beadell Highway. (read more on page 11) Sun wheels; Sun have released their new tubeless wheel range and they represent not only great features, but exceptional value for money. 26”, 29er, two pricepoints. Tubeless wheels from $659. Amazing value! Freeload; Finally back in stock. This multi fit rack has been a smash hit with commuters, bikepackers and anyone that wants an easy to fit rack for pretty much any frame or fork out there. (page 7) Niner; Well the big news has to be the arrival of the long awaited Air9 Carbon’s. But not content with that, we’ve also received shipments of Jet9’s, MCR’s, EMD’s and SIR9’s Want to know more? shoot an email to niner@dirtworks.com.au e*thirteen; A shipment of the sold out Guiderings just arrived in all the colours of the (e13) rainbow. Also XCX 1x9 XC guides are back in stock. (page 7) Race Face; Atlas FR handlebars in all the cool colours. Now re-priced thanks to the stronger aussie dollar. (pages 8 & 9) and the awesome Atlas FR cranks (pages 22 & 23) Ritchey; Barends are back. (let’s be honest... they never really left) Ritchey offer a wide range including new Carbon Matrix plus WCS & Pro in both short and Ergo’ versions for riser or swept bars. (page 10) Salsa; With 2011 bikes arriving daily, we’re running a clearance on 2010 Casseroll frame/fork kits. (page10) Surly forks; Surly offer a huge range of cro-mo replacement forks in black or black (page 12) All City; New Dropout freestyle frame/fork has now arrived as have the new Nature Boy singlespeed crosser’ (both frame/fork and yes... competes!. (pages 13 & 14) ESI; All colours and models of ESI grips are back in stock including the Orange, green and yellow.(page 19) Stan’s; FREE Stan’s No Tubes rims with custom wheel orders (hand-built by Wheelcraft) using DT Swiss 340 or 370 hubs. (page 16) Sun BMX; Hand-built by Wheelcraft, BMX wheelsets and Sun BMX rims (page 17) DT Swiss; 2011 suspension forks now in stock in both carbon and magnesium lowers (page 18) ODI; huge ODI shipment. Including a massive range of Longneck ST grips.(page 19)
2 NOTE: all specials are offered at the discretion of Dirt Works Australia. May not be combined with other offers. Sorry, no rainchecks. Please confirm pricing and availability at time of ordering. All specials are valid for one calendar month from the date of release. If you’re unsure... call. 1-800-9-WORKS, 02-9679-8400
Black Flag Pro Color: Black rim w/gold hub - 26” & 29er Gold rim w/black hub - 29er only Bike Type: XC, Trail Product Specs:
29er
26”
Stan’s NoTubes™ BST Technology - 24mm Rim Width - 29er or 26” - Premium, Cartridge Bearing Hubs - 9mm Quick Release, QR15, 20mm Thru-Axle Front Options (all adapters included), 10mm QR, rear - Double-Butted Spokes / Alloy Nipples - 26” - 24/24 spokes / 29er - 28/28 spoke count - Cro-moly Skewers 29er -1665g 26” - 1585g
rrp 29er: rrp 26”:
$899 $899 NOTHING EXTRA TO BUY!
All Black Flag and Charger wheelsets include:
INCLUDED FREE!
* Stan’s No Tubes rim tape. * 2 x bottles Stan’s Sealant. * 2 x Stan’s tubeless valves.
Charger Pro Color: White w/red hub Bike Type: Trail/All-Mountain Product Specs:
Stan’s No Tubes™ BST Technology
- 28mm Rim Width - 26″ - Premium, Cartridge Bearing hubs - 9mm Quick Release, QR15, 20mm Thru-Axle Front Options (all adapters included) - 10mm Quick Release, rear. - Double-Butted Spokes / Alloy Nipples - 24/24 Hole Count - Cromoly skewers - 1699g
TUBELESS WHEELS!
rrp:
$899
Check it out - GOLD BLING for your 29er. - Black Flag Pro 29er
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Stems + Protaper bars and Fall Line gloves. All back in stock!
full range back in stock. Plus *NEW* colours: yellow, green & orange!
*new* Tubeless wheelsets, BMX wheelsets + road, 29er + BMX rims!
re-stock of ODI grips including all Longneck ST colours
*new* product. Multi fit rack for bikepacking/ commuting.
huge shipment of Stan’s No Tubes rim strips, sealant, tubeless kits + rims!
Track grips, Dropout frames + forks and new Nature Boy SS cross bikes + frames
AirZound air horns, back in stock in time for XMAS!
re-stocks of most models and colours in time for XMAS!
XCX guides and guiderings in more colours than you can imagine
2011 suspension forks now in stock! (both magnesium and carbon models)
full range of Surly Cro-moly replacement forks
replacement stocks of Muc-Off cleaner + pretty much everything else too
Vaya touring bikes. Ala-Carte frames + 2011 El Mariachi + Fargo completes!
Minute and Drake in 29er models. 100mm & 120mm (w/20mm)
Air9 Carbon now in stock. Jet9 back in stock. (call for details)
2011 Atlas FR bars and cranks back in stock at new pricing!
*NEW* Complete Pugsley bikes. Who could possibly resist?
WCS CARBON bar ends. Plus WCS foam grips (finally) back in stock!
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“Progress should have stopped when man invented the bicycle” - Elizabeth West
Black Flag Expert 26”
Color: Black - 26” only Bike Type:XC, Trail Product Specs:
Stan’s NoTubes™ BST Technology(w/ Rim Tape) - 24mm Rim Width - 26″ - Cartridge Bearing hubs - 9mm Quick Release, or QR15/ 20mm Thru-Axle Front Axle - Quick Release Rear Axle - Wheelsmith Spokes/Wheelsmith Brass Nipples - 24/24 spoke count - Cro-moly Skewers - 26” - 1725g
rrp:
$659
NOTHING EXTRA TO BUY!
INCLUDED FREE!
All Black Flag and Charger wheelsets include:
* Stan’s No Tubes rim tape. * 2 x bottles Stan’s Sealant. * 2 x Stan’s tubeless valves.
26”
Charger Expert Colors: Black, White Bike Type: Trail/All-Mountain Product Specs:
Stan’s No Tubes™ BST Technology(w/Rim Tape) - 28mm Rim Width - 26″ - Cartridge Bearing Hubs - 9mm Quick Release, or QR15/20mm ThruAxle Front Axle - Quick Release Rear Axle. Wheelsmith Spokes/Wheelsmith Brass Nipples 24/24 spoke count - Cro-moly skewers - 1825g
rrp:
$659 TUBELESS WHEELS!
a TUBELESS WHEELSET FOR $659? - Sun Ringle makes it happen.
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Freeload is the world’s first fully adjustable gear carrying rack that can be fitted to the front or rear of all types of bicycles, including full-suspension mtb bikes. This innovation is a major breakthrough for load-carrying on mtn bikes, especially for off-road adventure touring.
One rack fits all
The triangulated design of the Freeload bicycle rack, coupled with its patented web attachment system is the secret to its universal fitment.
Freeload facts:
• Rack can be fitted to the fork (front) or seat stays (rear) of any bike. • Platform supports panniers, backpacks, dry bags, tents and more. • Its tough construction is rated to 25kg for rough off-road use. • Attachment system allows you to quickly fit, remove or swap racks. rrp: $149
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freeload - your platform for adventure - www.freeload.co.nz
Track grips
Standard basic track grips. Thin diameter, 175mm long, ready to race. rrp: $19
Star track grips
These are the same diameter as the BMX grips. Colours: Blk w/lime, blk w/pink, blk w/red, blk w/white, light blue w/white, pink w/white, royal blue w/light blue, red w/white. rrp: $19
XCX
For XC/trail riders! Extremely light at 56 grams! - Gear range of 32T - 42T, small enough for the steep climbs and big enough to hammer the downhills! - Perfect set-up for 1x9 XC bikes. - Available in black or white rrp: $79
Guiderings
Super strong, 7075 T6 construction - Available in: Black, Silver, Gold, Green, Blue, Purple & Red rrp: $69
e*thirteen merges with The Hive check out: www.e13bythehive.com
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annodised colours have returned in force. - it ‘s the 90’s all over again!
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ATLAS FR
Designed with the extreme gravity set in mind, the Atlas FR riser bar sets the standard. At 785mm, this is the widest bar we’ve ever produced. Perfect for FR or full on DH Race applications, the Atlas FR bar is available in a wide range of anodized colours. Internal taper increases strength and durability without adding weight. BUILT FOR: DH/FR DIMENSIONS: (31”) 785mm width, 8° rearward, 4° upward RISE: .5” WEIGHT: 340g BAR DIAMETER: 31.8mm
rrp:
$119
want to place an order? - get your store to give Ultimate Jimmy a call!
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Bar Ends are BACK!
The humble bar end is experiancing a populatity comeback. (some dedicated souls will say they never left) A great way to spice up your cockpit.
$99 WCS wet WHITE - $79 WCS wet BLACK - $79 WCS SL 85mm - $69 WCS ERGO - $69 PRO ERGO - $44 PRO wet black - $49 WCS Carbon -
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(2010 mod
R k. Classico r o /f e m a r f - 1x 53, Cro-Moly 7, 3x 59cm 1x 55, 3x 5 WAS $899 lk VINGS (ta A S E G U H a dealer) ls a S r u o y to
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if aluminium was good for making frames... they’d make steel out of it.
Wayne v’s the Simpson Desert, round 3...
It’s been an interesting 3 years for me. A transition from being a “person in the bike industry”, to rediscovering what it meant to be a “bike rider” again. (something I lost along the way). The first step was to commit myself to some silly damn event and sigh up for it. Check - 2008 Simpson Desert Bike Challenge. Then train... hmmm, less so... more kinda... “when I can fit it in”. Repeat again in 2009. (with more key event knowedge, better preperation, but less actual training) Which brings us to 2010. In February I hired a personal trainer. Then in June, the game really ranmped up. What can only be described as 12 weeks of pure dedication. Strict diet. Up to 10 spin classes a week. Swimming at least 6 times a week. And that was in addition to the time spent with the personal trainer. (3-4 sessions a week) Did it bring “results”. Well... yes. This years event was moved. The SImpson desert was closed due to flooding. (I know... a desert - flooding) So we instead found ourselves lining up at the start of the Anne Beadell Highway near Coober Pedy. heading due west out towards Marilinga and the old town of Emu. (where the British set of atomic bombs in the 50’s). And then back again. 590klm of the roughest corrugated roads in Australia. Intermixed with deep bulldust, pea gravel and sand. The Perfect place to test out the Pugsley and my own newfound fittness.
So what did I learn?
1) Fatbikes rule this terrain. I was (at times) passing people that I had no right to be passing. (based on real world fittness etc) 2) Suspension seatposts rule on full rigid bikes on corrugations. 3) I now know what it’s like to ride 130klm off-road in a day. And then back up and do it again the next day... and the next... 4) two pairs of bib knicks worn over each other can help.. a little... as can a very liberal dose of chamois cream. 5) be extra nice to your support crew. (in my case, my wonderful wife) 6) I didn’t believe it was possible. But I was actually “too tired to eat” at the end of many stages. I had to force myself to eat. Scary. 7) If the sight in one eye goes all “foggy”, it’s a sign of extreme dehydration. STOP and drink lots to recover. 8) you can surprise yourself and astonish others when you push yourself to your own absolute physical and mental limits. 9) I know it’s strange to say this, but I want to feel that way again. 10) I should have listened to Pat 3 years ago and trained properly. 11) I should have listened to Richard 3 years ago and ridden a Pugsley the very first year. Will I head back to the desert? Probably. I have unfinished business in the Simpson. Getting a completion rate of 77% on the Anne Beadell is nice. But I want the Simpson. I’ll be back.
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Pacer
700c - lugged and brazed. Clearance for 28mm tires with fenders or 32mm tires without. Single eyelet. AxleTo-Crown: 371mm - Rake: 45mm - Steerer: 300mm - Weight: 2.17 lbs. (.98 kg) rrp -
$135
26” or 700c - investment cast crown. Dual eyelets + threaded bosses on the blades for a lowrider rack - Axle-To-Crown (26”): 376mm - (700c): 390mm - Rake: 45mm - Steerer: 26” = 300mm (42-54cm frames) or 380mm (56-62cm frames) - 700c = 320mm - Weight: 26” = 2.11 lbs (.96 kg) 700c = 2.25 lbs (1.02kg) rrp -
$135
Crosscheck
700c - Lugged and brazed w/ room for 700c x 45mm tires and fenders. It’s made from 4130 CroMoly steel - AxleTo-Crown: 400mm - Rake: 44mm - Steerer: 300mm - Weight: 2.30 lbs. (1 .00 kg) rrp -
$135
Steamroller
700c - brazed with a flat crown that is drilled to accept a caliper brake. Clearance for 700c x 38mm tires. - Axle-ToCrown: 375mm - Rake: 38mm - Steerer: 300mm - Weight 2.15 lbs (0.98 kg) rrp -
$135
get forked!
Pugsley
26” - with clearance to fit a whopping 4” tire. 135mm or 10mm axle spacing. Colour: powdercoated black - Axle-To-Crown: 447mm - Rake: 43mm - Steerer: 260mm - Weight: 2.52 lb (1.14 kg) rrp -
Long Haul Trucker
$165
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Instigator
26” - replaces 100mm fork - 4130 cro-mo - Clears: 2.7” tyres - Colour: powdercoated black - Axle-To-Crown: 447mm - Rake: 43mm Steerer: 260mm - Weight: 3.13 lbs. (1.42 kg) rrp -
$145
Karate Monkey
29” - 4130 cro-mo - Colour: powdercoated black - Removable canti pivots - Axle-To-Crown: 468mm - Rake: 43mm Steerer: 260mm - Weight: 2.59 lbs. (1.18 kg) rrp -
$145
1x1 std
26” - replaces 80mm fork - 4130 cro-mo - Colour: powdercoated black - Clears: 2.7” tyres - Rake: 45mm - Steerer: 260mm - Axle-To-Crown: 413mm - Weight: 2.34 lbs, (1.1kg). rrp -
$99
1x1 disc/canti 26” - replaces 80mm fork - 4130 cro-mo - Colour: powdercoated black - Clears: 2.7” tyres - Rake: 45mm - Steerer: 260mm - Axle-To-Crown: 413mm - Weight: 2.34 lbs, (1.1kg). rrp -
$119
*NEW* 2011 Surly bikes, frames and parts in stock now.
Dropout
Sporting a machined headtube that takes a Campy 45/45 internal headset, and instead of paint, this baby is ED finished for rust prevention and then powdercoated for ultimate durability. The fully heat treated fork (stronger) has been designed with some flex to make landings more comfortable. The gussets have been designed for optimal strength and a minimum of material, which makes one of the lightest fixed gear freestyle bikes in existence. The 990 BMX studs are removable, as is the rear brake cable routing etc. etc. (And yes it will barspin a 700c wheel in all sizes no problem) Available as a frame/fork kit. Fork also available separately. rrp (frame/fork) rrp (fork only) -
$749
$229
Available in: “countertop green” or “shades of grey”
Duo Pack
Contains one Muc-Off Nano Tech Bike Cleaner (1Ltr) and one Bike Protect Spray (500ml) - Extra value, save money! - Wash and protect! rrp: $34.95
Race Kit
Superb starter kit for Routine Cleaning and Protection - 1x 1Ltr Muc-Off Nano Tech Bike Cleaner - 1x Detailing Brush - 1x 500ml Muc-Off Bike Spray - 1x Sponge - All in handy mesh bag rrp: $53.95
Wheelcraft - hand-built by qualified craftsmen, right here in Sydney
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Nature Boy
The Nature Boy is our single speed cross racing monster. You’ll find hidden fender mounts, two sets of bottle bosses (reinforced of course), removeable canti studs, fat tire clearance (38mm), and a steel fork. Race the crap out of it, ride singletrack, gravel, or just plain enjoy until your heart’s content. Available as a singlespeed complete or as a frame/fork kit
$1250 rrp (frame/fork)- $749 rrp (complete)-
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*new* Niner Air9 Carbon & Jet9 in stock now. Call for details!
the super tough solid tyre (no brake)
new low pric er ing
Street model. is only $189 (available in pink, red, blue and green)
while the knobby, inflatable tyres
Cross model (grey only)
(with brake)
is now
$229
Niner Bikes - be part of the big wheel revolution
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FREE
rims hand built in Sydney by
E E R F . . . t h that’s rig ! s m i r s e b u Stan’s No T or
er f d r o n a e c a l Simply p craft l e e h W t l i u a hand b azing m a e h t g n i wheelset, us bs u h 0 7 3 r o 0 DT Swiss 34 s and e k o p s s s i w + DT S ll pay ’ u o y d n a s nipple ims! r e h t r o f g nothin
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choose from 26”, 650b or 29er!
check out www.wheelcraft.com.au for std and full custom wheel options
20” or 24” Superstock BMX
- (pair) Bike Type: BMX Race Expert/PRO Product Specs: 36 hole count - Sun Envy rims - Sun Super Stock hubs - DT Swiss 14g Champion spokes (black) - Brass nipples - 3 cross lacing 920g front wheel (20”) 935g rear wheel (20”) Also available in 24″
rrp 24”: rrp 20”:
$699 $719
Sunlite BMX
20”
- (pair) Bike Type: Race Mini/JR Product Specs: 28 hole count front - 32 hole count rear Assault SL1 rims - Sun-Light hubs DT Swiss 14g Champion spokes (black) Alloy nipples - Radial lacing front 3 cross lacing rear 640g front wheel 690g rear wheel rrp: $359
bmx Envy
Colors: Black, red, white, blue or chrome. Use: Race Expert/PRO, 36 hole count, Front and rear specific, 28.5mm wide. Welded, 20″, 395g front rim 392g rear rim, Also available in 24″, (black only) rrp colours - $79\ rrp chrome - $119
new DW website coming... view the entire range and check availability
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2011 forks back in stock! XRC RACE 100 100mm travel. Carbon crown, steerer and lowers. Handlebar mounted remote lockout. 9mm QR axle - 1190g rrp $1675
XMM 120 120mm travel. Magnesium lowers. Handlebar mounted remote lockout. 15mm axle - 1660g rrp $1070
XMM 140 140mm travel. Magnesium lowers. Handlebar mounted remote lockout. 15mm axle - 1660g rrp $1070
XMM Race 100 100mm travel. Magnesium lowers. Handlebar mounted remote lockout. Available in both 9mm QR & 15mm axle - 1610g rrp $1070
EXC 150 150mm travel. Carbon lowers. Launch Control. 15mm axle - 1695g rrp $1365
EXM 150 150mm travel. Magnesium lowers. Launch Control. 15mm axle - 1745g rrp $999
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2011 DT Swiss forks back in stock!
ALL COLOURS BACK IN STOCK Racers Edge and Chunky rrp -
$35
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Candy Jar
*NEW* from ODI... the candy jar. Each jar contains 50 pairs (100 pcs) of coloured bar end plugs. Talk to your local ODI dealer for more!
Longneck ST
ALL COLOURS BACK IN STOCK! Bright Blue, Aqua, Green, Black, Orange, Pink, Purple, Bright Red, Teal, White rrp:
$24
www.wheelcraft.com.au is coming...
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2011
A veritable legend of the mountain bike world, the Ala Carte has proven itself on trails all over the world for over 20 years. The classic 26-inch wheeled steel frame is now capable of geared or singlespeed use, thanks to the new Alternator dropout design. Our new Kung Fu tubing increases frame strength to new levels while maintaining low weight and ride quality. The Ala Carte is nimble, but not twitchy, and both climbs and descends with aplomb. Use it for backcountry exploration and all-day trail rides, or for a few hours of singletrack success with your local crew. Ala Carte. Best thing on the menu.
rrp:
$795 Vaya
- touring
The Vaya is our road adventure bike. Crafted of Salsa Classico CroMoly, the Vaya is loaded with braze-on’s for disc brakes, fenders, racks, and lowriders. This makes everything from wet weather commutes to fullon touring a breeze. Enjoy a long day in the saddle. Do a light tour. Or load your panniers to the hilt for a month of two-wheeled exploring. The Vaya will get you there. And bring you back.
rrp:
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$795
want to know more? email info @dirtworks.com.au
20mm adaptors for truing stands Micro Adjustable headset spacer This spacer replaces the star nut or compression plug in your headset assembly. How? Well, after installing your headset spacers and stem, the Micro-Adjustable spacer snugs up your stem against the spacers with a 36mm headset wrench
Thru-axle hubs don’t fit in most truing stands. These adapters plug into 20mm thru-axle hubs so you can true them like a conventional wheel rrp: $28
About Problem Solvers Maybe it’s because we watched too much MacGyver as kids, maybe it’s because our parents bought us junk bikes that were in constant need of repair—we love getting our hands dirty wrenching ourselves into and out-of bike misadventures. Engineers by day, penny-pinchers by night, we’d rather find compatibility solutions than replace perfectly good used parts. We like to provide tools, parts and accessories that make being a bike mechanic easier, whether you work in a shop or in your basement.
.rrp: $11
Universal deraileur hanger Hydraulic hose guides These hydro hose guides come as a pair and bolt into regular cable stops on your frame. rrp: $19.95
The Universal Hanger should be in everyone’s saddlebags. If you’re existing derailleur hanger busts, strips or is totally wonky, the Universal Hanger replaces the drive-side nut on your 5mm quick-release skewer so you can get the majority of your gear range back. Absolutely essential for touring or epic mountain biking. Technical Details Compatible with most rear-facinghorizontal and vertical dropouts Replaces the drive-side nut on 5mm quick-release skewers Anti-rotation feature ensures the derailleur stays in place during use Actually cheaper than most eplacement hangers! rrp: $39
Seen the new Salsa website? www.salsacycles.com - “adventure by bike”
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ATLAS FR
Tired of hollow promises? Engineered for riders wanting a lightweight FR/DH crank. These cranks are manufactured in Canada using OPTIM-AL, an alloy 20% stronger than 7050 alloy, so no need for pedal inserts. Whether dropping in big or vying for a spot on the podium, your prayers have been answered. ATLAS FR is the new standard. rrp:
$329
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7 reasons why... Atlas FR trumps Saint! 1) Colours: SEVEN of them. Customise your ride! 2) Looks: Atlas looks HOT! 3) Warranty: LIFETIME 4) MADE IN CANADA (eh!) 5) Removable granny ring mounts 6) Weight: 875g 7) Price:
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Airzound
Airzound: The world’s loudest bike horn Super Loud 115 db No batteries or cartridges required Volume control switch Clamp for mounting on any handlebar Refills with any std bike pump rrp:
$59
Pugsley complete!
By now you know that the Pugsley was created to go where standard ‘all terrain’ bikes flounder. We have (until now) offered the Pugsley only as a frameset, but we’re now offering a complete bike option. Like other complete Surly bike models, it sports a nice mix of components chosen for their durability, affordability, and suitability to the task at hand, which is to say it’ll get you out there, off the beaten path, and back under your own power, hopefully with enough extra cash to buy a round at the pub when you’re done. Cheers to that. rrp:
$2295
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Pugsley is the ultimate off-road bicycle - sand, mud, snow, trails, nothing stops it!