Friday, November 12, 2010

STEMS: ARMOR VS SPEAR


Relic prides itself at being a rockstar when it comes to making CNC products with the bling factor. We make irresistible stems with incomparable strength to weight ratio. Even Thor would have a hard time to crackling lightning at these products.

Currently we have two models in our product line.


Meet the spectacular Spear and the awesome Armor. They are both from the same gene pool but were created to be two different animals for different types of riding that all of you out there do. 

The Spear comes in at 162.5 g (90mm length) and is meant for those that want to improve the aesthetics of their Cross country or All-Mountain ride. It's available in anodized Black/ Red/ Gold.


The Spear wasn't meant to be just another looker with a good paint job, but also to be light and stealthy enough to penetrate the opponent's heart. Made from a solid block of 6061 alloy, we then machined heavily around the face plate region to save unnecessary weight. 


Coming in at 70 mm and 90 mm lengths, we feel we have all the lengths to meet what you need and want. 



The Armor is our 187 g monster of a stem designed for intense abuse and whether you're taking it to the heart of the mountains or the heart of urban centers.

Designed for ruggedness for both DJ, SJ and DH riding in mind, we built this baby to be burly and stout. Just looking at the size of this thing will appall your friends and their girlfriends. Nevertheless, we CNCed the stem to not compromise its superior strength. 




The Difference
So what are the differences between the two models? One is for rugged heavy duty activities that will put your whole bike through hell and back and back to hell again the next day and the day after that. Speed is not your concern but strength. The other model, Spear, is meant for speed. It's strong also so don't think it won't win it's share of wrestling matches too. It's designed with the rider wanting a more stable ride at speed hence the length of the stems. It's designed to be light and to blaze those trails at speed with an emphasis on hot looks. Don't be just fast but look fast too right?



Final Thoughts
You ready to ride? You ready to roll? Both models will surely make your outdoor adventures and competitions a helluva more enjoyable. Both Spear and Armor are excellent models to use and have their own place whether you're doing heavier riding or lighter more speed oriented courses. Either way they are beautiful components to add some bling factor to your ride and make your friends uber jealous.

Ciao!

Monday, September 6, 2010

KEEL Pedal: Stability when the s@!t hits the fan!



When the going gets tough it's essential to have something stable to put your twinkle toes down for power. It happens all the time. Whether you're up in the air or tearing up some tarmac, shit happens and when it does, it's important to have something reliable to count on.

Ladies and gentlemen let me introduce to you the Keel! This Pedal is one badass platform! Built with strength as the first criteria and looking hot as the second, Relic made this component with three hot colors to complement it. Made from a solid chunk of Alloy, then See N Seed the hell out of it to make it as light as we could without of course compromising strength.

Coming to a drug store near you!


Big Block of 6061 Alloy CNSeed!
Screws for unparalleled grip when the going gets tough.
Cromoly Axle for strength and durability.
Rubber seal to protect the bearings from da elements.
Available in anodized orange, black and polished silver. 
522 grams/ pair of robust strength.

Stayed tuned!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

THE PROP HUBS: Swiss Army Knives of MTB HUBS

We've got one more month till EURO BIKE!!!!!!
We're excited to be at the party and intend to show off our sizzling products for the coming season. In the mean time let's talk about one of our latest products….The Prop Hubs.






The Prop hubs are Relic's all-in-one do-it-all multi-dimensional hubs. Besides coming in two hot two-tone anodized colors, we provide the necessary parts to have it converted to almost any off-road wheel you can think of. These are practically the swiss-army knife of disc hubs allowing either QR or bolt-on thru axle design to fit any frame, fork or anything else you can think of.


20 mm end caps for front hub.





Versatile 20 mm end caps or standard QR


Highlights

- All-in-one design to fit any frame and fork.

- Front hub 2-in-1 design can either be 100 mm or 110 mm (20 mm adapter).

- Rear hub 3-in-1 design can either be standard QR, bolt-on axle with 2x 10 mm bolts or bolt-on axle with 2x 12 mm bolts. 

- Precise CNC to save weight but maintain structural integrity.





Rear hub can run either QR or bolt-on axle to fit any frame spacing.


Bolt-on axle available either in 10 mm or 12 mm



Sexy pieces of CNC material RrrrRrRrrrr...

Available in anodized black on red or black on gold

Check out www.relicmtb.com for more specs!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Eurobike 2010 and New Seat Clamp (C-clamp)!!!

Hey Everyone!
Sorry it's been a busy new year so haven't updated the blog in a while but finally things are clearing up so finally for an update.


It's already July! So that means in less than 2 months, Relic will be off to Eurobike again! Being held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the party promises to be even bigger than last year with already 1000+ exhibitors booked to present their new products. So practically everyone related to the two-wheel bicycle industry will be there so PLEASE! Come visit us at booth B4-510.




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So finally, introducing our new product. It might be small, it might be one of the last parts you're thinking to upgrade. Just remember if you do decide to, your friends will definitely be uber jealous. 

Introducing the new C-clamp.

















We forged the C-clamp and then we machined it even further to reduce the weight to 22 GRAMS! That's damn light even by lightweight standards.


Then we painted it with one of our four colors piquant with a distinctive sandblasted finish. Look good, feel good and definitely strong enough for all the obstacles you can throw at it. Relic designed and coming to a bike shop near you!


Specifications:
Forged and Machined Seat Clamp
Single Bolt CNC Aluminum
Size: 34.9 mm or custom size by order
Weight: 22 grams including alloy bolt
Colors: Orange, Red, Yellow and Black
Anodized Sandblasted Finish