Race Face Launches New DH Wheels and Updates Bars - Enter to Win
Sometimes you know it’s time to let go and with the all new Atlas wheelset, it may be time to say goodbye to the things that have been holding you down.
Like RF Factory Rider, Dylan Forbes, we have a history steeped in Freeride and Downhill and know a thing or two about the weight of it all. And while it's not easy to end a relationship, Atlas gives you the strength you need with 30mm internal asymmetric rims made of 6069 welded alloy laced to our proven Vault hub platform.
From park laps to DH races to massive gaps, move on to the durability you’ve come to trust from RF with the weight that rivals carbon competitors. With Atlas on your ride, it's a partnership that will set you free.
So, Gravity, you won't be holding us down anymore.
The all new Atlas wheelset and the new, stronger, wider 820mm SixC handlebar are premiering at Crankworx Whistler!
The Contest:
Do you have a few delicate words to share with the fourth most attractive force on the planet? Share your most creative breaking-up with Gravity letter below to be entered to win a new Atlas Wheelset. The top rated #DearGravity entry in the comment section will win the Atlas wheelset – the next two top rated letters will receive a new Sixc 35 handlebar. The contest will end on Friday, August 18th at 7:00am (PDT) and the winners will be contacted by Race Face. Prizing will be shipped free of charge to any North American address.
As well, if you are visiting Crankworx Whistler, you have a further chance to win Race Face gear. Visit our CWX booth and fill out a #DearGravity entry form for a chance to win an Atlas wheelset or Sixc 35 bar!
Colour: Black
Built For: DH, Freeride
Available Options: 20x110 Front, 12x150 / 157 rear, Shimano/SRAM XD
Hubs: Vault, 6 double tooth pawls, 120 points of engagement (3 degrees)
Rim: Tubeless Ready, 6069 Aluminum, Black Anodize, water transfer graphics
Weight: 1950g (27.5")
Rim Dimensions: Height - 22mm, Internal Width 30mm
Spokes: 28H 2.0/1.8 Straight Pull Front/Rear, 3x Pattern (5 spares included)
MSRP: $994.99 USD (Wheelset)
SixC 820mm Handlebar
Colour: Black
Built For: AM / Enduro / DH
Sweep: 8º Backward 5º Upward
Bar Diameter: 35mm
Rise: 20mm / 35mm
Weight: 235g (20mm rise)
Width: 820mm
MSRP: $174.99 USD
Rider: Dylan Forbes
Photos: Margus Riga
Video: Connor MacLeod
MENTIONS: @raceface
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I was on the trail, spinnin’ like a fool
When all of a sudden I realized my rims won’t stay true
When I went home I kept truin' her and truin' her
But with these skinny weak rims
I was gettin' tired of doin' her
I went on to pinkbike
and that’s when I seen her
Her name was Atlas
She had a big ole booty and a style she looked after
I sat down my bike, I couldn’t hold it in
And said to those bent rims with a devilish grin
Atlas got a big ole butt,
I know you told me you’d be true,
But Atlas got a big ole butt,
So I’m leavin' you
#dropsmic #forthewin #deargravity
'ʎʇᴉʌɐɹƃ ɹɐǝp
#deargravity
"the next two top rated letters will receive a new Sixc 35 handlebar."
#DearGravity (just incase)
"the next two top rated letters will receive a new Sixc 35 handlebar."
im a starter downhiller from Hungary, i havent money for Atlas Wheelset or going to Canada ( i work two months for this wheelset in Hungary ...
my dream : build any proffesional Dh bike, maybe with this wheelset. I hope
Sorry for my english, i learn yet
Regards
#DearGravity
When we first got together I felt like you kept me grounded in reality; kept me down to earth (so to speak). I always appreciated that.
But lately I don't feel like you're holding me down as much as pushing me. I think you've outlived your usefulness and it's time to break-up.
So it's over; sorry not sorry. I'm gonna start seeing Atlas instead.
Somehow, I feel you won't understand, that you'll still try to exert your influence on me. To that I say...Bring it on!
We used to be so great together, but lately I've felt the need to move on. You used to keep me grounded, you held me down and helped me stay connected; but I don't want that anymore. Lately it feels like rather than holding me down, you've been pushing. We need to break up.
So it's over; sorry but not sorry. I'm seeing Atlas now.
Somehow I feel that you won't understand, you'll still try to hold on to me. To that I say...Bring it on!!!
#DearGravity
You can drop anywhere, will resist ...
#deargravity #peaceloveandbike
We have known each other for quite a long time. I fell in love with you the first time we met.
First we started doing BMX and then we switched to MTB. We are always
together. We go skiing when it's winter and we go riding when it's summer. When we play together I often lose, I end up in the floor asking myself, why did I fall? . And you're not there to pick me up. Sometimes I feel that you're way too unfair, but then I realise that you taught me a lesson. Know your limits, but sometimes I don't listen to you and I do stupid things. Your behaviour is simple but complicated at the same time. Many things can go wrong when I'm with you. I am aware that if I'm kind to you you'll be kind to me.
Some people is willing to pay thousands of dollras to get rid of you. I think that people don't really appreciate you as much as they should.
Sincerely,
A gravity lover
The stronger you get the slower time goes, relatively speaking. That's why I need to break it off while I still can. Otherwise I'll never be able to move fast enough to escape your grasp and you'll leave a black hole in my heart. You've shown me so much, bringing the most distant things within view. But I need a change. I'll admit that I have a thing for Quantum. It's just so spontaneous and intriguing. Unfortunately you two just can't seem to get along, for now at least. We'll always have Newton and Einstein, but things have grown stale. It's time to move on.
#Science
We both knew this would come eventually. I'm not 26 anymore and face it, you will never change as long as we are on this planet. You have always been consistent and there every time I hucked to flat. I think of all those rides with Wade and Tippie from the Shore to Utah and Whistler. You were always in the back of my mind. But everything has changed now. I'm feeling asymmetrical and want to hit B lines with Dylan and Remy. Damn it, I just want a wild card and another shot at Rampage! You have to understand. I've found a new direction and Atlas won't be weighing me down.
Sincerely,
#DearGravity
I know I'm with you right now. But I have something to tell you. I just received news that people were going to be able to shred even harder. It's been fun while it lasted but shit is about to even better. I've been waiting for this moment since I heard your name; to be released from your iron fist and launch myself from a massive jumps and send her like never before. Yes the Next R was sick and it was hard to stay, but now, now it's my time.
Esta la vista Gravity
Signed,
Atlas
You have hurt me more than once, but I kept coming back for more. All my friends said I'm crazy and I should just move on and find someone new, but I just couldn't. You were are I thought about and my one true love. However, this last time went too far and it's the last "crack" you'll get at this mans heart. It's been fast and furious, but it's time to move on. Thanks for the ride, but I found someone new. She's younger and I hate to say it lighter.
It's not your fault, it's your designers fault. You're unstable, weak and obviously weren't made tough enough and you're and not worthy of my time anymore.
Good luck,
Jesse
Do I win anything?
Dear Gravity,
I'm writing a letter to you. Actually more than A letter. You've bent rims, cracked rims. You make me faster and make me slower.
I'm not directing this message to you though. I'm directing this message to the world of mountain bikers. If I win the Race Face Atlas Wheelset, I will give someone who comments to this message my wheels and handlebars for free. I don't care where you are at. I'll send them to you. Think about it. By liking my letter and commenting something, you have a pretty good chance of a getting good condition wheelset and 780mm aluminum handlebars. Even if they don't fit, or you don't like them, you could still sell them.
Ftw,
Ryan.
Dear Gravity,
even though you let me down so often I still love you. You make me feel like a Masochist because even though I have to struggle hard to get back to the top I love it when you pull me down again. All of the time my friends kicker and ramp try to cheer me up and they are doing a really good Job, but in the end you always win and I can't help, I am loving you for that.
Truly yours
Sadem
It would be difficult for me to be any more miserable right now, I feel
like the worst person ever. First, let me start by saying that I am
truly truly sorry, and I hate myself for leaving you. Of all the forces
in the whole entire universe, you were honestly the last one that I
would ever want to wrong in any way.
There is no excuse at all for anything that happened, so I won’t even
try other than to say all of us had WAY too much to drink, and I did a
stupid thing. I can handle you being pissed at me, I absolutely deserve
it, I can even handle the ugly words that were exchanged between us,
what I can’t handle is thinking that you see me as a different person.
It is weird, the world looked funny yesterday, I couldn’t crack a smile
if you paid me, there are songs I can’t listen to, berms I can't rail, and
booters I can't boot.
I don’t know if you meant everything you said to me, as my face hit the
dirt, and I am hoping that you didn’t.
I know that I was wrong on many levels, but I am also hoping that this
is something that we can deal with. I know it sounds totally crazy and
stupid, I can’t imagine my days without you. It is totally strange and
weird to say that, and you could say that my behavior didn’t reflect
that, and you would be correct. I hate feeling like you hate me, and I
hate feeling like all of your friends think I am a terrible person,
because I am not. I know there is nothing I can say or do to take back
what happened. I am so sorry.
– I'm road biking now.
A year and a half ago I was 26 and you were able to hang with me. Now that I am 27.5, I don't think we can hang anymore.
All of these down-voting pricks will feel your wrath. #trailkarmabitches
Going down.
Getting dirty.
I found someone better looking
Some rules were meant to be broken
Best regards
You are pulling me down when all I want is to leap for the sky,
like the loose fest bros you need to make go.
I hope it`s you i`m talking about, the one that keeps my feet in the ground
and my dreams floating around.
You know it`s me when you see the two wheels rollin fast on the dirt,
but you know i`ll be faster if I were to ride the atlas wheel set.
There`s nothing that can break us apart, i`ll always be looking for you on the site
waiting to get my tool on your spoke while i´m holding your nipple, wait wait...!!!!
it`s a wheelset we are talking about right? goddamn you PB.
Gravity sorry to say but we are through. You are like an unforgiving girlfriend. Always weighting me down telling me I cant boost that high or slap a burn that hard. I cant get sendy with you always over my shoulder/on my back and pushing me down. I have moved on and think you should too. It's not you... Wait it is you. I need someone under me that I can trust. Someone to push me through the rock gardens and over the roots and your just not cutting it. I have met someone. I hope you can understand but this is something I need to do for myself. Their name is atlas. Yes I meant their name. They are twins and they are beautiful. I can ride them all day no complaints. I was always told two are better than one. We just have more fun together than me and you ever had but how can you say no to all those nipples. You should her the noises they make like a prrrring kitten. So I would appreciate it if you would grab your things and get out I have a date with twins in the bikepark. And don't cry it will only make it worse. I'll see you around sometime have a good one. #deargravity
I feel that lately, you've been spending more time trying to attract other objects together and less time trying to keep me on my feet. I feel like we've been floating apart when your job is really to pull us together. I know you feel this too, as you have been trying to attract me to earth, even though I was still trying to stay with you. But whenever I try to leave, you always try your hardest to slow me down and keep me planted. It's not like you're not trying to leave either, I've heard many rumors about you getting very close with time. The reason it's taken me so long to write this is because we've been together my whole life, and on the weekends, you still get my wheels spinning even when you try to pull me down. But, in the end, you still manage to slow everything down, that is why I have to weight. So for me to soar, I can't do it with you
Best regards, Dom
Honestly I’m going to miss u ???? but i think its time we go our seperate ways. You have served me well for time we’ve been together. We’ve had amazing times together, you’ve saved me on countless times from crashing but you’ve also made me crash countless times. I’ve found something thats gives me more than you ever could. I’m sure you’ll understand, you were always going on how your not good enough for me and how u couldn’t give me things to improve my riding. But now that I’ve found something that can so I’m sure you’ll appreciate atlas who will take your place by my side every pedal stroke of the ride. I’m sorry Gravity that i have to do this, i feel it is necessary if i want to improve my riding with atlas.
#DearGravity
Since I forgot haha
You have one day to leave my apartment. You're pulling other riders down the hill faster, letting others off the hook when they pedal back up. You can't cheat on me like that and expect to do nothing. Did you think I wouldn't notice? Even after I pinned my run last week at the race I somehow was off the KOM by three minuets. I see people riding past me uphill at twice my speed with ease while i'm hyperventilating. I slammed face first into that double last week even though I'm positive I totally had enough speed. You made me do that. It's not me, its you. I will have full custody of the bike.
I have discovered what you have done. I have found out what you have tried to hide. I have learned that what you said is impossible is, in fact, possible.
You have held me down for so long, quietly reminding me that I can't do it, I'm not good enough for something that amazing. Your lies can no longer stand.
I have found evidence of people have defied you before. Icarus, DeVinci, the Wright Brothers, Gagarin. They have broken away from you and been freed. And with Atlas, a way has been shown to me to do the same.
It is now my turn. My turn to take my place in history. My turn to defy your "laws".
My Turn To Fly
You were great. We were together a long time. But you pull me down, and I need to fly. When I'm with you, I'm not able to take flight like I need to. I'll always remember you and the good times we've had, but like all good things, this must come to an end. Gravity, it's time to say goodbye.
Where do I start? What we have had in the past has been so fulfilling and grounding. I can recall every moment we've shared. From fun days spent in the ocean, to skydiving in Moab. You've always been there for me. It's almost as if there's been an attractive force shared between us for so many years.
I've got to be honest though, things have changed. Recently, it just seems like you've turned your back on me. You pressured me when I needed space, and you let go when I needed you most. I can't keep up with it.
This is difficult. I never intended to work against you, but I feel as though you're forcing me down. I want to be free, and spend time with those I haven't seen in a while. Dubble, Stipdoun, and Berma have all suffered because of our relationship. Even though I'm able to see them regularly, I want to truly get to know them more. I don't want to foster superficial relationships. I want meaningful friends, who take care of me and lift me up.
The reason for this letter, Grav, is to let you know that I can't handle this anymore. I've made up my mind. I'm moving on. You don't rule over me, even though you might think I've succumbed to the laws you've created.
Take care of yourself. I know you'll find someone else.
Kindly,
Charlie
I don't know what you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don't have money, but what I do have are a very particular lack of skills. Skills that make me a nightmare for my physicians. If you stop making me crash now that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you, but if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you and I will defy you."
As much as it pains me to bring this up, I don’t think that you understand the "gravity" of just that; my need to go up. To get higher. To go further, faster and be freer. We had a good run and ultimately you provided the traction that began my need for discovery and flight. But now, I need to spread my wings and depart the hold that you have held over me. I need to be fast, to be free and fierce. Good bye gravity; trust me, it's you not me.
last year I spent a considerable amount of time building the most Canadian bike I could. Knolly, Race Face, Chromag, and Blackspire. (I guess when I say Canadian I really mean West Coast but that wasn't intentional)
I had a couple of things that I couldn't be Canadian with: suspension, tires, wheels, brakes, and the drivechain (minus cranks and chainring)
so in short if anybody wants lightly-used custom built wheels with hope hubs and mavic rims I might have to sell them to pay for new wheels....
I think brakes are a good next product... even though I _really_ like hope.
At times like these, I never know quite know how to express how I feel. This isn’t going to be pleasant, but—like an overbaked casserole— it’s got to come out. We’ve been together for a long time now, but lately things haven’t been on the up-and-up. In fact, our relationship feels stagnated, weighed down by…you. On a scale of 1–10, we’ve slid from somewhere around a 7 down to a -9.8. As much as it pains me to say this, our ship has sunk and you’re the anchor. I’d tell you not to get down on yourself but I don’t think it would help. So, just like Henry to Anne Boleyn, it’s time to cut this off. Sayonara.
Not Yours Truly,
A
i really want some great stuff to win, a handlebar or maybe even a rim.
I guess i'll try but a(t)las my hope is dim as i know against you i cannot win.
yours truly
Niho
Let's be honest here, you suck. It's that age old saying, "I'm not afraid of falling, I'm afraid of hitting the ground". I can't tell you how many times you've left me broken, beaten, and bewildered. I'm afraid its time for us to break up. Things will be better for the both of us. It's not you, it's me. I need to defy physics for a change. Time for me to fly higher than ever before and we both know I can't do that with you sticking around. I wish you the best but for now its time you get lost. Go weigh someone else down for a change.
Sincerely,
Me
Since college you've gained a bit of weight... it is way easier to drop you than pick you up. I think seeing somebody new would be very uplifting for me.
#deargravity
I'm still waiting on the Next R wheelset, which was first hyped 4 months ago, and got "first ride" reviews 2 months ago.
When I was a young lad I watched an inspirational film called Space Jam. The star of this film, Michael Jordan, (you may have heard of him) demonstrated to me that if I need to defeat my demons then you will have to be abandoned in order to win this battle.
I have never been good at basketball but I am good at biking and enjoy it a great deal but have always had the inability to conquer my biking demons and abandon you. But now that I have grown up, I realized that MJ had an advantage over gravity, he had special shoes called air jordans. So for me to be able defeat my demons, I will need special shoes for my bike. These special shoes are called Atlas' and with them on my side I'll be able to fly like mike.
Every once in awhile I will come back to visit you, but the air is calling and I must answer.
It is not me, it is you. I get that we have been part of each other for so long, but I am sick and tired of it and I am letting you know that it is over. It wasn't the time that you pulled me down when I was so close to the top of the climbing rope in grade school...I was laughed at, but I took it in stride. It wasn't the time that you robbed Norbs at Redbull Rampage...if you eased your grasp just a little bit he would have won. It isn't how over time you've continued to have your way with my wife, and every other woman that I've lusted over... at least you've been fair and yanked my balls down to my knees too.
Gravity, it is over because RaceFace has helped me stack the odds against you in releasing durable components that shave grams from the bike without making my wallet too light. It is over because downhill is on a diet. It is over because I deserve to feel the sensation of denying you and making people question your FWB, physics.
Get Bent.
I know all about about Issac and his "apple tree" so you can forget about our trip around the sun next year because its finished! I'm not going to let you hold me back anymore!
P.S You're just a theory anyways. Not even a REAL law!
Gravity gravity it's such a tragedy, I hate my family had to see this coming out of me. But now it's all over the place, you're such a disgrace, go away go away I don't want to see your face. If I had one wish it would only be this, that without you I could go piss. There's one thing I'd do to rekindle our fire, oh trust me trust me it's my strongest desire.
We could travel the globe, working together, bike in my hands flying down the mountains. But there's one thing we'll need, we'll just need an atlas. If we don't get this then we're over. Until then I'll go chill with the mars rover.
Thanks for the good times, the broken bones, and the sagging balls. Actually, no. Not that. But the other stuff.
You are a clingy bitch. #Stage5clinger.
I fell for you when I was young but I wanted to let you know that Cecelia (YT Tues) and I have found someone new. This pull in a new direction should come as no surprise. We have been growing further and further apart over the past several years despite your interesting magnetic attraction. Its obvious that I have been trying to escape the deathtgrip that you have on my balls. Why? Remember that time in Virgin when you slammed my head into the dirt? Remember that time in Green River when Cecelia and I sent the Cam McCaul gap and you smashed my balls on my seat? While your love has been undying and relentless, lets be honest, I need some space. You tend to take the best things in my life and drag them down, boobs for example. You always claim you aren't jealous but your actions prove otherwise. Literally everything would be better without you. Have you seen Neil Armstrong bouncing his happy ass on the moon? I fell in love with a filthy mistress that lets me "send it for the boys". She lets me drink brews and send it to the moon. If you haven't gotten the point of my letter by now, I wanted there to be no question that we are done. Over. Through.
Saturdays Are for the Boys.
Sincerely,
Your mom is pregnant, and it is mine.
I think you and I both know this has been a long time coming. The times you've caught me cheating on you have ended in some pretty bad fights, and I always seem to be on the losing end. My friends all say you're no good for me, pointing out my capped teeth, broken bones, and concussion-related inability to remember their names. For all the damage you've done me, you seem just as strong as ever, and I can't seem to resist you pulling me back. But now it's about time I recognize this cycle of abuse. You've always done me dirty, and I'd like to let you know that we're through.
Don't bring me down,
Charles
At my lowest lows your were there.
At my highest highs you were there to bring me back down.
I won't let you hold me back anymore.
You are a powerful force and are the reason ridding is so much fun, you make it all possibly, the speed and the traction. For brief moments we defiy your strength, enjoying the weightless ness, getting sideways or even inverted, it's just so much fun as long as when you pull us back we have the rubber side down.
You're a b*tch sometimes, but I still love you.
I'll Keep this short and sweet.
You've kept me down and beat me up for far to long.
And now i'm done with you and your boring ways
its time for both of us to fly in our own direction.
-regards Tricyclerider
I appreciate you,
You loyal.
Whenever I ride a lap,
I want another one.
You da best.
That's it.
Please return Ratboy to world cups
Don't worry I still love you, because without you jumping would be impossible, and we'd end up in outerspace far away from dirt, jumps, and pizza.
It's not me, it's you.
#deargravity
Stop stopping me from flying.
Cheers.
Because of you i torn my ACL last year in Whistler - but i will come back and kick your ass!