IronHorse, droppin the DW-link

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IronHorse, droppin the DW-link
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flag peach
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 12:09 Quote
Heres a little info that I found on the DW-link and other suspension designs that iron horse will be using on the new bikes.

Iron Horse Licenses Ellsworth's Suspension

HOLBROOK, NY (BRAIN)—Iron Horse Bicycles has acquired the license for the Instant Center Tracking suspension design from Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles.

Iron Horse will introduce the four-bar fully active suspension design to its 2010 line, which will include cross-country, freeride and downhill platforms.

“The folks at Iron Horse share my vision for building bikes with real, proven suspension technology, rather then concocting some gimmick to market for another few years before the next new gimmick,” said Anthony Ellsworth, founder and patent holder of Ellsworth's ICT technology.

The ICT system will improve efficiency, traction control, bump absorption and overall ride quality.

“Ellsworth and Iron Horse agree that the sport of mountain biking grows when folks have a fabulous ride experience on great performing frame designs. ICT-equipped full suspension designs perform better, have more energy and great comfort, traction and control then any other suspension design,” Ellsworth said. “We believe folks having that level of experience will ride more and tell a friend, and there will be more folks riding bikes, promoting health and appreciating our planet in an environmentally responsible and healthy way.”

Iron Horse's license for the DW Link, which was used on Iron Horse's downhill, freeride, all-mountain, trail and cross-country bikes in its 2008 line, and for several years before, expires on March 31, 2009.

Dave Weagle, the inventor of the DW Link, decided last July not to renew the license with Iron Horse. Pivot, Ibis and Independent Fabrication also hold licenses for the DW Link, and Weagle is expected to name a fourth licensee next month.

The addition of ICT's energy-efficient suspension technology will enhance Iron Horse's already fully loaded high-end line up, which will launch fall of 2009, said Brad Accettella, product manager of Iron Horse Bikes.

“This is a very exciting time for our product development department. We are looking forward to creating unique frame platforms that carry forward Iron Horse's renowned ride characteristics. The goal is to incorporate the key qualities from our existing models with benefits of the ICT system.” Accettella said. “We are committed to produce well-engineered, World Cup quality performance bikes.”

Iron Horse chief executive officer Cliff Weidberg announced earlier this summer that would pull out of the independent bicycle dealer channel. As of Sept. 1, Iron Horse will sell its high-end bikes exclusively the Randall Scott Cycle Company, an online outlet with a showroom in Boulder, Colorado.

For more information on Iron Horse's ICT license, be sure to read the October issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.
flag seanyboy760
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 12:54 Quote
Well for those who dont know Dave Weagle went to turner with the dw link! which i hope means mr. sam hill is going to turner
flag MajesticMOOSE
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 12:59 Quote
I think that's just plain excellent. The DHR is already an amazing bike, and it just got better

http://www.turnerbikes.com/09dhr.html

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flag FlyingFish
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 14:39 Quote
seanyboy760 wrote:
Well for those who dont know Dave Weagle went to turner with the dw link! which i hope means mr. sam hill is going to turner
hes going to specialized or giant i hear
flag seanyboy760
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 15:41 Quote
FlyingFish wrote:
seanyboy760 wrote:
Well for those who dont know Dave Weagle went to turner with the dw link! which i hope means mr. sam hill is going to turner
hes going to specialized or giant i hear

Well there is also rumor dave weagle is gonna try and take him with him to which ever company he goes to which is turner so lets hope this one is true! i would love to see him on a turner!
flag gh05tt
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 21:52 Quote
my $ is on Sam going to Trek
flag seanyboy760
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 21:55 Quote
8weapons wrote:
my $ is on Sam going to Trek

lets hope turner
flag DavidMakalaster
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 22:00 Quote
Sam's going to Turner.
flag seanyboy760
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 22:01 Quote
DavidMakalaster wrote:
Sam's going to Turner.

you know for sure?
flag kqmtb2006
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 22:03 Quote
DavidMakalaster wrote:
Sam's going to Turner.
you know this how?
flag laurie1
Mod
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 22:04 Quote
kqmtb2006 wrote:
DavidMakalaster wrote:
Sam's going to Turner.
you know this how?

He slept with him. Duh!
flag DavidMakalaster
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 22:04 Quote
I know that Dave has repeatedly said conclusively that Sam is following DW-Link as he feels it's an advantage. I suppose Dave could be just straight lying but that's not his style.
flag seanyboy760
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 22:06 Quote
DavidMakalaster wrote:
I know that Dave has repeatedly said conclusively that Sam is following DW-Link as he feels it's an advantage. I suppose Dave could be just straight lying but that's not his style.

thats what i heard to!
flag motoxrider913
O+
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 22:07 Quote
hes going to specialized
flag seanyboy760
Posted: Sep 4, 2008 at 22:08 Quote
motoxrider913 wrote:
hes going to specialized
doubt it

 


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