EQUIPMENT CORNER

STARS PREPARE FOR WORLD CHAMPS – posted 13 September 2013

As the World championships are getting closer, riders are preparing not only by training but also by getting their equipment ready.

Lukasz Nowacki has been trying his new Archie Wilkinson bike for good few weeks now and he has been working hard behind the scenes to get it as good as possible.

"I have been trying to get the weight down and get the best out of my new bike. I now have a new chainset which has a narrow Q Factor. Q Factor in bikes is a distance between the pedals. In a nutshell, crank arms are closer together, making them narrower. But the big talking point is my new chainring” Lukasz told Spokeman.

“I have been sponsored by a Canadian company, NSB, North Shore Billet with a unique design, very cycle speedway I would say. The chainring is compatible with most Sram carbon cranks, and is mounted on their splines. No chainring bolts are needed, it is a one machined unit mounted on the axle. 

"It makes the cranks extremely lightweight, strong and rigid. No issues with chainring bolts coming loose, no issues with flexing and they are strong too. Have a look at NSB website, they have provided me with a stem too!"

If you would like to know more about the NSB chainrings, click on the following link www.northshorebillet.com

NEW WILKINSON FRAME TO BE LAUNCHED AT NATIONAL FINALS – posted 21 August 2013

Cycle speedway’s leading equipment supplier, Archie Wilkinson, will be unveiling their last Series 5 frames at the British Finals at Coventry of Bank Holiday Monday.

“The frames have been completely re-designed so that they are now suitable for MTB wheels and tyres as well as the traditional 26 x 1 3/8 size” Karl Wilkinson told Spokesman.

“The frames and forks will easily accommodate the wider tyres that many riders are

now using, and the steerer size has been changed to the more popular 1 1/8".

“Our web site is in the process of being completely re-deigned and should be re-launched later this week but everything will be on display at Coventry on Monday” explained Karl.

NEW RACEWEAR LAUNCHED – posted 20 July 2013

Cycle speedway will be a much brighter a sport in future – thanks to top supplier Dash Sportwear.

Conscious that the sport has something of a drab image, especially when it comes to race clothing, proprietor Steve Mullinder has introduced an exciting new range of race bottoms and bespoke tops which are sure to be a big hit with the more discerning rider.

The new-style bottoms (pictured above) come in a range of colours.  In addition to the traditional black trousers, there are now red and blue bottoms with catching ‘go faster’ stripes down the leg.  The bottoms can be printed to your requirements.  With or without printing on one leg, the bottoms retail at just £38.00 with a £2.00 supplement if you would like both legs printed.

The individually designed and manufactured cycling tops (pictured above), tailor-made to your own requirements, are bound to prove popular especially with a £37.50 price tag plus VAT.  Dask Sportswear can provide a free design and set up service.

Interested?  Then contact Steve on 01902 306049 or 07816 768285.

DASH INTO SPORTWEAR – posted 2 July 2013

Cycle speedway specialists Dash Trophies are expanding their business.  The West Midlands company, renown for their excellent trophies and awards, can now offer team or individual bespoke cycle speedway riding tops as well as a new range of coloured track bottom and styles.  Watch this space for more details.

PROMAX HANDLEBARS LAUNCHED – posted 5 February 2013

Pedal Power Cycles have added handlebars to their ever-growing list of cycle speedway components.  Their Promax cycle speedway handlebars retail at a competitive £20.  Take a look at Pedal Power’s cycle speedway range by clicking on 

http://www.pedalpowercycles.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=191

EURO CHAMP LAUNCHES JUNIOR BIKE RANGE – posted 28 January 2013

European Champion Marcin Szymanski is about to launch a new range of junior bikes aimed specifically at the younger end of the market. Developed in association with his UK club Poole, the new bikes featuring 20" wheels will fill a void in the market at a time when younger riders are being attracted to the sport in increasing numbers.

Poole spokesman Graham Sutton commented that the success of their 2012 Clubnights has been held back by a lack of suitable bikes for their younger recruits.

"Marcin undertook to look into our request and has sourced all the parts through his on-line cycle speedway business, Speed-Rower".

The club will be taking delivery of the prototype in the next four weeks in readiness for the start of the season when additional Du Vivo's will arrive at Harbourside.

Competitively priced at 563 Polish Zloty - which currently converts to around £113, the Rower Du Vivo bikes could soon be featuring in the British Junior League under-8 and 10 rounds. Details and some more close-up shots can be found on Marcin's website via this link.

http://www.speed-rower.pl/en/166-rower-du-vivo.html

RACE TROUSERS NOW IN STOCK – posted 1 Deember 2012 

Pedal Power Cycles Limited of Martlesham Heath, Ipswich have good supply of Tudor race trousers in various sizes available to purchase online, in store in Ipswich or at selected race meetings during 2013.

The trousers are double-seat with rear back pocket, inserted elastic waist and are cut longer at the back to keep lower back warm.  They have a rear back pocket, 8” nylon zips at ankles with ‘World Champ’ ribbing’.  The trousers are 70% cotton, 30% nylon and come in black only. Basic printing is available on request.  Sizes and prices are

Junior £27.00

Small 22”, Medium 24”, Large 26”

Adult £ 36.00

 X Small 28”/27” leg, Small 30”/28” leg, Medium 32”/29” leg,

Large 34”/30 leg, X Large 36”/31” leg, XX Large 38”/31” leg.

Pedal Power Cycles, who incidentally are the official sponsor of Josh Brookes (UK), Cody Chadwick (Australia) and Oliver Reynolds (UK, BYJL), also have a website showcasing their range of cycle speedway frames, parts and accessories.  Click on
 www.pedalpowercycles.com for more information and contact details.

CHAMPION CHAINRINGS – posted 11 September 2012

With cycle speedway bikes getting more and more colourful and riders looking more like in the 21st Century trying to get their own identity, it's good to see more bike companies around making fun stuff.

Weeze Components, Polish chainring specialist, is proud to sponsor current World Champion and European number three Lukasz Nowacki. Lukasz has been riding on their chainrings since the beginning of the year and he loves their stuff. 



















"Not only their chainrings are unbelievably lightweight yet strong, but they come in all sort of sizes and colours. Weeze kindly listened to my moaning and made it in my purple version. They are awesome."

Chainrings are available directly from Lukasz. You can contact him via facebook or send Weeze an e-mail