If you’re in the Brisbane/Gold Coast region there are a few events on this weekend…
The grand opening of the new Elanora park is on Saturday & you could be lucky enough to win a Colony Endeavor complete bike courtesy of Helensvale Cycle Scene. You will also have the chance to see Tim Wood in action with a demo at the massive new bowl complete with a full pipe.
Then on Sunday there is an old school BMX show and shine which will show case BMX history from the very beginnings. Be sure to say happy birthday to Rob Lewis while you’re there.
Yo yo !!
I have the upmost respect for one of my friends who is responsible for getting me into this BMX thing all those many years ago. That guy is Michael Canfield. Back in 1988 I moved to Brisbane to start a new life & Michael & another guy, Bob Herbohn, were the first two new friends I made. They were doing tricks on their BMX bikes so I dusted mine off & started doing the same. 21 years on & here we are… still riding those little kids bikes.
I recently hooked up Michael with a whole slew of Colony stuff to make up a new bike & here it is in all it’s glory. Complete with a few custom mods & all. Michael sent me a bit of a bike check & cool email to go along with it. Check it out.
FRAME - COLONY SECT 21″
FORK - COLONY MVP W/MOUNTS
BARS - COLONY UNLUCKY13 7.9″ RISE
GRIPS - ODYSSEY GEDDA
BARENDS - COLONY KONKA
LEVERS - COLONY TRANSFORMER X 2
CABLES - DRAGONFLY UPPER, ODYSSEY LOWER AND FRONT
STEM - COLONY OFFICIAL
HEADSET - FSA
BRAKES - ODYSSEY EVO II
PEDALS - ODYSSEY TRAIL MIX
SEATPOST - MACNEIL PIVOTAL
SEAT - COLONY MID PIVOTAL
GYRO - SNAFU MOBEUS
PEGS - COLONY ONEWAY X 4
FRONT HUB - ODYSSEY VANDERO 2
REAR HUB - COLONY CLONE CASSETTE PROTOTYPE
RIMS - G SPORT
TIRES - ANIMAL GLH 20 X 1.85
SPROCKET - COLONY OFFICIAL 25T
CRANKS - DEMOLITION MEDIAL
CHAIN - SOMETHING WITH HOLLOW PINS
Hey mate,
Who would have thought back in the day we’d be riding bikes still, let alone ones that consisted mostly of components from a bike company that you started. Awesome. You’ve done a good job so far mate, to be the first Aussie bike company to get worldwide. Well done. At the very least you aren’t making Maxxims. Talk to you soon.
MC
Editors note: Maxxim was an old school Aussie BMX company back in the day.
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It’s been a little while now since I have posted any news about our pedals. I thought it was about time to update you all.
The design has changed quite a bit from our original concept. The pedal is now much sleeker & the replaceable steel pins are gone due to reasons beyond our control. But it’s all good. We also did away with the half axle design due to its limitations in design.
Here is the final version of our ‘Fantastic Plastic’ pedal. Expect them out August in a range of colours. More info, including a photo of the actual samples will follow soon.
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There has been a quick interview with myself posted on the Canadian website ran by David Hawthorne from RedBMX Magazine. Click here now to check it out.
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They are out there… our 2008 range of frames that is. A few countries have them now & more are arriving into stock with every day that passes. Here is the proof. Soon you will be able to get our full range of lifetime warranty 2008 model frames in a store near you.
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Happy birthday to both Pete Radivo & Chris Harrison who are celebrating their birthdays today… most likely via a hang over I am sure !! haha
Myself & Chris……………………….Pete & Ryan………. drinking as always.
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Ryan Guettler has been honoured with 4 special displays in Hard Rock Cafes around the states. Check it out. It has his Mirraco Black Pearl frame, Vans Whip shoes & Protec helmet plus some cool pics & a blurb. I guess you really have hit the big time when you start getting your own features in Hard Rock Cafes? Heck yeah Ryan.
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Our 2008 frames are shipping now finally & will be available over the next coming weeks in a shop near you. Below I have listed approximate availability times per country…
Australia - 3 weeks
Canada - 3 weeks
China - 2 weeks
France - limited stocks available now full supply in 6 weeks
Germany - available now
Hungary - 2 weeks
Japan - 2 weeks
Netherlands - 6 weeks
Poland - 6 weeks
Russia - 6 weeks
Singapore - 2 weeks
Ukraine - 6 weeks
UK - 6 weeks
USA - 4 weeks
For now I thought I would show you these pics of the details on the frames. Shown here is the Bloody Oath in all it’s glory. This frame along with all our 2008 post heat treated frames are backed by our lifetime warranty.Check our products section for full details on all our frames.
Thanks for everyones patience in the delays in getting these frames out there. We appreciate your support.
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It’s been a while since I posted any news about the progress of our cranks but here are some sneak peaks of the final versions.
They are a 3 piece crank but work like a 2.5 piece crank. Meaning only one bolt holds them together saving weight & making them simpler. They feature a 19mm 48 spline axle that is hollowed out more than the average crank. The design offers high strength but affords considerable weight savings.
There will be two versions available… The street version will come in 170mm & 175mm lengths while the flatland version will come in 160mm only & suit micro gearing.
They will be available in Black, White & the first two limited edition colours will be Grey & Tangerine. Expect them out this coming August.
Street version.
Flatland version.
Showing the non bolt side assembled.
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For release only in Australia we have the following two limited edition release Endeavor colour ways available now. These are in very limited numbers & once their gone their gone… so get in quick if you’re keen. Call your local bike shop now for placing your orders.
Endeavor in Metallic Red.
Endeavor in Metallic Silver.
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