Our very own boss man Matt Ryley has won the Arundel Triathlon last Saturday.
More from the Matt himself I'm sure soon.
In the mean time check out the trophy.
Well done Matt from everyone here at Upgrade HQ
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Matt Ryley Wins Triathlon
Our very own boss man Matt Ryley has won the Arundel Triathlon last Saturday.
More from the Matt himself I'm sure soon.
In the mean time check out the trophy.
Well done Matt from everyone here at Upgrade HQ
Friday, 27 May 2011
XFusion Fork on SingletrackWorld
"This is the first fork we’ve seen from X-Fusion and it all looks rather good". - Singletrack World
Paul Lew and the Reynolds RZR 92 wheelset Read more: http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/richards-blog/paul-lew-and-the-reynolds-rzr-92-wheelset
Beating its nearest competitor by around 20W at 50km/h (13.888m/s), the Reynolds RZR 92 wheelset is the fastest in the world. So says its designer, Paul Lew, who took time out during a recent whistlestop tour of Europe to chat over croissants and coffee with interested journos at London's recently-opened Bespoke Cycling shop in Farringdon Road.Read more: http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/richards-blog/paul-lew-and-the-reynolds-rzr-92-wheelset/6730.html#ixzz1NXwxHJx6
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Video: Long Termers – Benji’s Pivot Mach 4
Benji's Long Termer: Pivot Mach 4 from Benjamin Haworth on Vimeo.
Video: Long Termers – Benji’s Pivot Mach 4
Review HERETuesday, 24 May 2011
not taking an umbrella to a picnic, it's just asking for rain!
Lezyne/TRP/Microshift sponsored Chris Smith video
Here is Chris Smiths latest video: http://www.pinkbike.com/video/198231/ (VOD)
Chris is one of the UK’s top Freerider’s and is sponsored by Upgrade Bikes using TRP Brakes, Microshift gearing, and Lezyne accessories.
Have we found a new DH racer??
Suzy has been shredding the gnar recently in some Mini DH races on her DMR Omen to bag to first place finishes in two weeks of Downhill racing, not bad for a 4x racer! At the famous Bull Track race on the 15th of May she bagged her first place to beat second place by over 4seconds - and remember all aboard a Hardtail unlike the other full rigs - clearing large doubles and road gaps on her faithful steed! Then on the back of her win she slams up at Mr Blings Mini DH on the 22nd of May to take another easy win on the rough dusty track at PORC! Have we found a DH racer here??? I think so!
Tom Grundy: Bernard Kerr and the Pivot Phoenix DH
Pivot Bikes from Tom Grundy on Vimeo.
This is the latest video collaboration from Tom Grundy, Bernard Kerr and his Pivot Phoenix DH bike. For more on this gravity machine, check out Pivot Cycles and Pivot UK. Enjoy.
Lezyne Great Divide - Tested
| We used it a lot over the winter when we were carrying extra gear or when taking the camera and for this use it really excels, providing a sturdy base that doesn't move around as some lighter bags do. It's comfortable too, even when full, and resolutely refused to move around even on the roughest trails. - Alasdair MacLennan - Pink Bike Full review HERE www.lezyne.com UK stock / B2B - HERE |
Green Oil to feature eco tips on bottles
As reported on Bike Biz HERE
"The tips will aim to dispel green myths such as the misconception that leaving a car engine running instead of turning it off when not in use for a short time uses less petrol than restarting the engine. The tips will also encourage customers to buy recycled paper, avoid plastic bags and save water."
Dirt Wars 2011 - Rd 1
This was shot at the first round of the Dirt Wars in the UK. The event was held on May 21st. Some crazy DJ action was getting tossed around the piles of dirt.
The win was taken by our very own Ray Samson "It was an amazing weekend I took the win even after a horrible front flip crash. I have updated my blog and put a video up there from the comp."
Rays blog is HERE
www.dmrbikes.com
Monday, 23 May 2011
A blast from the past!!
Pivot Mach 429 100mm 29er – first look
Bikemagic have got a fairly indepth (for a first look) review of the Mach 429
Look out for follow up reports soon.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
YBN Hollow Pin 10 Speed Chain
Pivots Chris Cocalis visits Bike Radar
Pivot Cycles main man Chris Cocalis is currently on a mini road trip around the UK with Upgrade brand managers - on the trip was a visit to BikeRadar to give them the lowdown on 2011 bikes and tease them with some exciting news about upcoming models.
For anyone unfamiliar with the brand, Chris set up Pivot five years ago after selling his first company, Titus, which he founded while he was at college in 1991. "People think Pivot is a new brand but it's a new brand with 25 years of suspension design behind it,"
Full article HERE
Autograph Session - Maxxis-Rocky Mountain: Geoff Kabush
Saturday afternoon- 1:30-2:00pm - Geoff Kabush (Lezyne sponsored rider) will be signing posters and anything else at the Upgrade booth
UCI World Cup - Dalby Forest
Upgrade will be at the UCI World Cup event at Dalby Forest this weekend. Come and see us and take a closer look at Lezyne, Kinesis, Pivot, X-Fusion and Reynolds
Atomlab - South of the border - Plussizebmx.com
SANTIAGO GASTELUM / ATOMLAB / LATE OCTOBER 2010 EDIT from santi on Vimeo.
Santiago Gastelum who lives in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico sent plussizebmx.com this edit. He doesn't have a lot of spots or a park to ride down there so he makes the best of what he has.www.atomlab.com
Monday, 16 May 2011
Reynolds RZR 92's spotted
Spotted at Ironman St George a set of prototype Reynolds RZR 92's - we are trying to find out more about how the bike split went - we will update this if we get any info.
Tim Gooden - Bolt Bike Check!!
PSBMX team rider Tim Gooden built himself a brand new DMR Bolt just a couple days before competing at Ranchstyle. Tim was stoked to be on it. Having a full squishy bike was definitely a plus on the course. Next up you will be able to see Tim rockin' his Bolt at the Teva Games in Vail.
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Wideopen Mag - issue 15 - online and free!
Click HERE to view this great looking on line publication.
Lots of great articles and photos, including Sam Reynolds, Olly Wilkins and Duncan Ferris
Enjoy!
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Lezyne Micro Caddy Review
"The Lezyne Micro Caddy saddle bag is a product that we have been wishing to see for many years" - so say London Cycle Sport HERE
Monday, 9 May 2011
Bike Radar verdict 4/5
"Super-slim and light yet massive pedal from DMR. Any more grip and you’d be clipped in"
Full Review HERE
DMR Reptoid on Singletrack
With the completion of Lee Quarry’s pump track, Benji has got in this 26″ wheeled jumpy bike for getting someSingletrack Classic Weekender practise in. This bike was used by Bernard Kerr to win the first round of theDMR Pumptrack Challenge, so if he’s rubbish on the track he can’t blame the bike. 4130 tubing, horizontal drops, steel three piece cranks, neat stubby saddle and you can get it in a 24″ wheeled version if you so desire.
LEJOG
Hi, I just wanted to write to let you know about my upcoming bike ride from Lands End to John O Groats. Some of you may already know but for those of you who don’t, I will be tackling the 900 plus miles in the last week of May to raise money for the Stephen Murray Family Fund. I aim to cover over 100 miles a day and was hoping you could help me to spread the word to get some more donations. Many thanks,
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