Yesterday, we got a look at how the slack cam rings work on Profile Racing’s Z-Coaster, now we have two videos featuring Chad DeGroot explaining how the Z-Coaster works! There’s also some flatland riding from Chad putting the hub to good use to go with it. No word on exact release, but Profile Racing said this is the month, so keep your eye out if you’re on the hunt for one.
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Profile Racing Z-Coaster Slack Cam Ring Videos
Today is the day I’m sure a bunch of you have been waiting for! Profile Racing have released a bunch of videos giving us a look at all the different slack options for their Z-Coaster that has been in the works for quite a while. They have even released a video showing you how to change the slack cam ring which gives the first look INSIDE the hub since that has been top secret until now… Even the samples the team riders are on are welded sealed so they couldn’t open them! Check out the different videos below! The final video may of interest to most of us!! The Z-Coaster should be available by the end of April if all goes to plan!
“Profile Z-Coaster Slack-Cam Ring B. 60 Degrees
Slack Cam Ring B. provides Z-Coaster slack of:
60 degrees (1/6 of a crank rotation)
Slack Cam-Cam Ring B. and C. (75 Degrees) work best for flat/street/ramp depending on your preference.
Slack Cam rings with different degrees of slack can be bought separately.”
“Profile Z-Coaster Slack-Cam Ring C. 75 Degrees
Slack Cam Ring B. provides Z-Coaster slack of:
75 degrees (1/5 of a crank rotation)
Slack Cam-Cam Ring C. and B. (60 Degrees) work best for flat/street/ramp depending on your preference.”
“Profile Z-Coaster Slack-Cam Ring A. 20, 33, and 45 Degrees:
Slack Cam Ring A. provides Z-Coaster slack of:
20 degrees (1/18 of a crank rotation)
33 degrees (1/12 of a crank rotation)
45 degrees (1/8 of a crank rotation)
These slack options are suited more for flatland riding.”
“Profile Z-Coaster Slack-Cam Ring D. 90 Degrees
Slack Cam Ring D. provides Z-Coaster slack of:
90 degrees (1/4 of a crank rotation)
Slack-Cam ring D. offers the most slack.”
Credit:
http://bmxunion.com/daily/profile-racing-z-coaster-slack-cam-ring-videos/
James McGraw’s Prototype Signature Reklamation Frame!
James McGraw just sent in some frame news regarding his new signature Reklamation Bikes ride, he’s called it the JMC. The frame is ironically being made by his old frame sponsor, London Bikes who James still rides for (products). Check the specs below:
JMC Specs:
19.2 toptube
75 head tube,
70 seat post,
13.5-14 rear end,
7inch stand over
Haro La Bastille Frame Intro by Matthias Dandois
Matthias Dandois introduces his signature “La Bastille” frame with Haro Bikes! Lookout for an intense No handed spinning half packer whip to half packer line at 1:41, all shot in San Diego, California.
Get all the specs and details by clicking below!
http://www.harobikes.com/bmx/parts/haro-parts/la-bastille-frame
igiBMX release Nylon Caps for the Microphone Peg
If you ride indoors, one of the problems you will face is the bike dropping and scratching the floor. This can be the difference between keeping the spot and losing it, in order to take full advantage of riding indoors. Dub has just released these new nylon caps for the Microphone Peg that if you use a full set will knock 4.5 oz in total for all of you who are weight conscious, but more importantly keep your indoor spot smoother and scratch/dent free. 21 grams a cap and are sold in pairs.
Plus in related news, Dub’s also making spacers to make the pegs longer for all of those with bigger feet, contact Dub via the site for more details.
Chad Degroot’s Deco Jackpot Prototype
Chad Degroot just published the first decent look at Tsutomu Kitayama’s Jackpot prototype frame, specs at this time are not available, but his photography gives you a good idea of what to expect!
Paulo Gepulango – Enemy Flatstreet Frame
Enemy Flatstreet Frame from Paulo Gepulango on Vimeo.
Paulo Gepulango’s Enemy Flatstreet Frame drops in the summer of 2015, check out this short promo he just published!
Heresy AscenD 20″
Head over to http://heresybmx.com to check out the first photos of Sebastian Grubinger’s AscenD 20″ ride!
2015 Remind “rebel” Promo
Yasushi Tanabe just put together this nice promo for the 2015 Remind Rebel frame with Russia and friends. Head over to the 3edgeworks site for all the specs.
Scott Scholl – Grip Innovation
Scott Scholl from New York, hit me up with a grip design he has been working on with flatland in mind, read on.
“I just finished developing handlebar grips that I’ve had in mind for a long time. I make them myself out of silicone. Had the same pair on my bike for about a year now and they seem to be more durable than Krayton rubber- no thumb wear and no major damage after lots of hitchhiker accidents.
I designed The Pleasure grip so that it gives you three different hand positions with your fingers between the rings which adds better sideways traction- especially for Lardyards, and The Checker and Girly grip are for fun and variety. There doesn’t seem to be much innovation with grips right now so I think they will do well.”
Stay tuned….
