Monday, March 19, 2012

Knew It All Along

Photo courtesy of bikeradar.com

Check this article out: 650b Wins XC World Cup

Here is a quote from the article: "Our conclusion after those tests was that it's not a compromise – it combines the best of both worlds and we're totally convinced this is the way to go." Interestingly, Rawland reached the same conclusion five long years ago. That was when Dirt Rag bestowed upon Rawland its first of three straight Interbike Best of Show recognitions.

This validates Rawland's design philosophy, despite the constant naysayers, both locally and in the blogsphere, Rawland endured during its formative years in Southern Minnesota.

What a great way to start the week.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Conversion Fork Production Update


  • 650b specific with cantilever bosses
  • 385mm axle-to-crown length
  • Twin-plate design
  • 58mm inside width
  • 1-1/8" threadless steerer only
  • 450mm steerer length
  • 70mm rake
  • Steerer fender mount 
  • Lightweight blades
  • Stainless steel dropouts
  • 140mm distance between hourglass mounts and steerer mount hole
  • Color TBD: rSogn production or glossy black. 
  • $90 plus shipping and handling 
  • Anticipated delivery in approximately two months
  • Email us here if you have any questions.  
  • Pre-order a fork(s) here

Monday, February 27, 2012

Retroshift: American Ingenuity

Very simple. Easy to set up and operate. Virtually a no-brainer. 

Slender and solid. 

Drops are now free of cable housings. 

No change in shifting performance.

The current Nordavinden cockpit. 

In all, a great product. A shout-out to Adam at Retroshift.

Skoal,
Sean

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Happy 5th Birthday, Rawland!


The Olaf - the one that started it all.

Skoal,
Sean

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Nordavinden and 35c Knobbies: A More Fitting Affair

  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron 700c x 35c
  • Incredibly light; Incredible grip
  • Still no toe overlap










Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Nordavinden and 35c Tires: A Fitting Affair

  • 56cm Nordavinden prototype with NOS 35c Continental Avenue Semi Slick
  • No TCO (Toe Clip Overlap)
  • Rides intuitively and predictably