par Evil Sylvain » Mar Avr 22, 2008 9:42 pm
Prototype Info
We have been working on designs that utilize the 303 technology. Not only have we found this technology to be extremely effective, we also have international patents that cover the design in every major market. Our prototypes are focused entirely on the gravity market and will fill-out our product line in DH and slopestyle segments.
The 303 technology is unique because we can control wheel path and shock rate independently. Our new designs use a single rail to either control the wheel path or shock rate. This coupled with the pivot layout allows us to create bikes that are lighter, less complicated, and still have many of the attributes of the 303.
Our naming convention is pretty simple. All rail bikes will start with 303. If we have an R in the name, we are using the rail primarily to control the rate of the shock (horizontal rail). If there is no R, the rail is used to control the wheel path (vertical rail).All of these bikes are still prototypes and we will spend the race season testing and optimizing the design. Look for all of the new bikes on the podium later this year!
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Proto 303R-SS
Designed for aggressive trail riding, slopestyle, and gravity bent all-mountain. The rate on this bike has been designed to be stiffer so it holds the rider up in g-outs, berms, and really flowing terrain. The stiffer overall rate also makes it more difficult to bottom-out. Visit our photo gallery for more pics //
Travel: 5.4”
Projected Weight: 7.5 lbs (Fox DHX air)
Head Angle: 68 degrees (32 Float / 140) 66.3 degrees (36 Float / 160)
Chainstay: 16.5”
BB: 13”
Projected Price: N/A
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Proto 303R-DH
A less expensive DH bike that uses a single pivot coupled with our 303 technology. By utilizing a horizontal linear rail we are able to create a rate similar to the 303 DH. The single pivot design has a different wheel path than the 303 DH but we were able to simplify the design and lighten up the frame significantly.Visit our photo gallery for more pics //
Travel: 8.5”
Projected Weight: 10 lbs
Head Angle: 64.5 – 65.5
Chainstay: 17.25”
Projected price: $2499
Evil S.