Meet our sponsors...
KHS Bicycles Inc. was founded in 1974. In the years since KHS has grown into a brand respected for quality, value, and integrity with distribution in more than 30 countries around the world. As naming rights sponsor KHS Bicycles will be providing demo bikes at all WWS races, in addition to generous prizes. From hardtails to 29ers and duallies, the KHS Bicycles range has a model to suit almost every rider. Check out the 2007 KHS range here www.khsbicycles.com.au.
Ever since they created the classic Speed Lever, Crank Brothers have epitomised the ‘thinking outside of the box’ ethos. Iconic and often copied designs such as the Egg Beater pedal, Power Pump and Multi 5 tool have added to the Crank Brothers legend. Recent additions to the product line include the 50/50 Pedal and the versatile Acid all mountain pedals. See www.crankbrothers.com for more information.
NoTubes products are being used worldwide by Racers, Olympians, and recreational riders for their cost and weight advantages. Stan’s NoTubes exclusive design converts your existing wheel set to tubeless. It allows you to use either standard or tubeless tyres, saving hundreds of dollars over other tubeless systems. Tyre Sealant can be used in any tubeless tyres.
The patented new design of the ZTR rims allows you to run lower pressures, with or without tubes. For more information on these, and other Stan’s NoTubes products, see www.notubes.com.
Hayes has been putting disc brakes on the trail for ten years. The current Hayes disc brakes are descended from a long line of high-performance braking systems that began in 1946. Every set of Hayes disc brakes is born of cycling passion backed by years of Detroit automotive and motorcycle engineering expertise. See www.hayesdiscbrake.com for more information.
SDG were the first saddle maker to use Kevlar and the first premium brand to hand-craft saddles in America. Many of their saddles have become “classics”, like the Bel Air which is still in production. They responded to riding becoming more and more extreme with the revolutionary I-Beam System, which integrates a single fiber composite base and clamping area. SDG continues to innovate and produce some of the most popular products in the industry. Check them out at www.sdgusa.com.
The world leader in grip technology, ODI invented the original lock-on grip. It is one of the best designed and most copied products in the bicycle world. ODI lock-on grips offer the ultimate in handlebar control and grip security, and are available in a full range of colours. ODI also offer a huge range of regular grips in dual and single-ply. See www.odigrips.com for more info.
Dirt Works Australia is Australia’s leading wholesaler of bicycles, components and accessories, which includes the above products, and many more of bicycling’s most innovative and desirable brands. Dirt Works was founded in 1994 by Wayne Chapman & Richard Powell with the purpose of providing Australian bicycle dealers with a higher level of technical product knowledge and back-up product support for the emerging area of bicycle suspension and suspension upgrades. Since then we have grown to cover all aspects of the cycling industry. Our product range is carefully chosen to satisfy our love of riding. See www.dirtworks.com.au.
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Joining us for the last round of the series is Retrolight. Australian owned and operated, Retrolight is a leading manufacturer of battery packs for cyclists. Retrolight is dedicated to providing cyclists with options to upgrade their existing lighting systems with quality products at nothing short of the highest standards. If you need to replace a standard battery pack or design a custom solution, get in contact with the guys at retrolight. They really know their stuff.
Web: www.retrolight.com.au Email: info@retrolight.com.au Phone: 02 6291 2123