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December 2006 - Posts

  • New 2007 Santa Cruz Bullit Released

    available spring 2007

    Resurrection Time!

    The Bullit is Back! Bigger, bolder, badder and better than ever before, the new and freshly evolved Bullit marks another chapter of Santa Cruz's single pivot revival.

    Available Spring 2007

    After taking a couple years off, this all-duty workhorse returns to the lineup ready to tackle anything and everything, smoothing out trail rides and sucking up downhill punishment with sweet handling, low maintenance simplicity.

    20mm Swingarm Pivots = Stiff!

    Custom drawn double-butted aluminum tubes form the completely redesigned front triangle, while a new and vastly stiffened swingarm pivots on a massive 20mm axle riding in oversize bearings (oversize bearings that come with a lifetime guarantee, no less).

    Lifetime Bearing Warranty

    There's over 7-inches of rear wheel travel, it'll fit 8-inch brake rotors in the back, and the stout 1.5" headtube and gusseted top and down tubes allow you to put whatever the hell kind of fork you want up front.

    New Gussets and a burly 1.5" headtube

    Combine that with the ability to run either standard, q.r friendly,135mm rear dropouts, or 150mm thru-axle dropouts, as well as an optional floating rear brake kit, and the Bullit is equipped to handle any kind of terrain imaginable.

    Choose your target, and squeeze the trigger...

    • Huge 20mm swingarm pivot
    • Lifetime pivot bearing guarantee
    • 135 q.r OR 150mm thru-axle rear dropouts
    • Optional 150mm axle fully floating rear brake kit
    • 178mm rear wheel travel
    • 1.5" headtube
    • Wrench friendly! All frame parts can be disassembled (and assembled) with four readily available allen wrenches, and the swingarm bearing cups use a Shimano external BB tool.
    • Hard anodized 7075 aluminum hardware
    • Available in either powdercoat or anodized finishes
    • Multiple cable routing options (either full housings or split housings, take your pick)
    • Build it up anywhere between 32 and 44 pounds, climb it like a long travel trail bike, kill it like a freeride bike. It's even built to be bar-spin friendly...

    New Bullit pictured in Lime Green with the X9 AM kit (with E.13 Chain Guide upgrade). Totem Coil Fork and Fox DHX 5 Air rear shock Available spring 2007

    Powder Coat paint, with DHX3 coil shock - $1199
    Ano, with DHX3 coil shock - $1350

    Powder Coat Colors

    • Lime Green (as shown)
    • black
    • white
    • orange
    • gangreen
    • liquid blue

    Upgrade Color Options

    • Polished
    • 2 Anodized color to be announced later

    More information here http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/mail/2007bullit.html

  • Gifts for Christmas

    Christmas is a tough time for those with cyclists on their lists. We've compiled a list of some great stocking stuffers from local shops in the valley.

    Here's a sample of what they have to offer. Click images for larger versions.

    Dodge City Cycles -  336-2200

    Dan has been busy lately digging out from that nice early snowfall and testing out helmets against falling falling ice and snow! Looking for some great deals for christmas, he's got lots of new clothing styles in stock ready to show your DCC pride. Lots of new Helmets ready for placing under the tree, and a full case of accessories for the rider on your list.

      

    • Black Dodge City Cycles Full Zip Hoodie - $59.95
    • Azonic Fury Full Face Helmets - $99.95
    • Weapons of Mass Construction Jerseys - $79.95
    • Azonic knee and shin armour - $89.95
    • Troy Lee Full Face Helmet - 1 Med Only $299.95!

    Mountain City Cycles - 334-0084

    The boys over at Mountain City have some great new winter items in stock, including Descente Wombat Gloves $59.95, Jackets and Pants from Sombrio, Race Face and more. New 2007 bikes are arriving so all remaining 2006 bikes are marked down. Check out the local footage in the new NWD 7 movie in stock.

    • 07 Gold Crown Troy Lee Full face Helmet - $499
    • 07 Rock Shox Forks - Argyle, Totem, Boxxer and more - $Call for prices
    • Dakine Hydration Packs - $54.95 to $119.95
    • Crank Bros 5050 Pedals - $89.95
    • Avid Juicy Carbon's - Christmas Blowout Price - $275.00

    Blacks Cycles - 339-7011

    Fresh from their new Grand Re-Opening, Blacks Cycle has done a little flip flop, taking over the Butcher and Wood working shop for a large spacious store, while the woodworking now takes up the lower floor where the showroom used to be. Come on in and see the new layout and check out all the new Norco's and Rocky Mountain bikes arriving daily. All remaining 2006 bikes are priced to Move. Here's some great stocking stuffers for your list.

    • Top Peak Multi Tools - $30 to $70
    • Axiom Backpack and Floor Pumps $29 +
    • Smith Glasses and Goggles - 25% off
    • 2006 Marzocchi 888 RCX2 - $Call for clearout pricing!
    • Light and Motion Halogen and HID lights - $199-$595

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