Happy Memorial Day!

We'd like to wish all of our friends, customers, and extended family members a safe, happy, and fun Memorial Day full of riding and good times!  This picture was taken at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California during our Memorial Day celebration.

Awesome New Downhill Video! Featuring CHUMBA F5

Black & Gold F5 Show Bike from France

This bike features custom anodized gold bits - including the rigid brake mount, main pivot, and other pieces.  High-level of attention to detail.  Good job Draille Bike!

Check out Steve's Helmet Cam Footage on his F5 DH Bike

Plattekill Pro GRT #2 race course

Words from Steve:

Just wanted to give you a quick update of my first race of the season.  The Pro GRT made a stop on the east coast this past weekend in Plattekill NY for the 2^nd stop of the series, this was also the first race of the series in which  Plattekill and Mount Snow joined together  to create The Eastern States Cup race.  The pro class featured many World Cup Riders and this was the first big event for a mountain that has been running it’s lifts for riders and hosting races for 17 years!  The event went perfect. 

I had some great practice runs and the bike felt great on the course which included a fast flowing section on the top, then a steep rocky chute with a big and technical drop in the middle, finishing with more fast flow on the bottom then off the infamous “Broken Tooth” drop and into the finish.  I was able to get some fast practice runs and the F5 felt great, stable at speed, handled the big drops with my 215lbs on it, and pedaled great to the finish.  Unfortunately my race run did not go so well but I was able to hang on and get 4^th place in the CAT 1 (expert) 40+ category.

Here is a helmet cam run that a friend did while following me down the course during practice on Saturday, enjoy and thanks again for all the support.

Nathan's VF2 Review and Picture

Hi Alan,

I was finally able to get some serious trail time in this past weekend so I thought I would give you my impression of the VF2.  My VF2 weighs in at 31.8lbs but it climbed like a 23 pound cross country racer.  It went down the hills like it has 2 more inches of travel then it does.  This bike just blew me away.  It took everything I threw at it and it was like it was saying "that's all you got." 

The CCDB is in a league of its own.  I am coming off of a Pushed RP23 and that shock does not even compare to the CCDB.  It is so nice not having to flip a pro-pedal switch all the time.  No it is just point and go and no worry's about whats in my way. 

Thanks so much to you and Jason for all of your help with this project.  I am a Chumba rider for life!!!  Keep me in the loop with what is happening with the new EVO and the longer travel XCL.

Thank you-

Nate  

Vaughn's VF2 Review and Pictures

Vaughn - one of Orange County's most sought after music DJs - recently picked up a new VF2 to replace his GT full suspension bike.  He is running a Cane Creek Double Barrel rear shock and Fox fork with SRAM x.9 drivetrain.

 Here's a letter he wrote us:

Hey Alan!

The bike is awesome! I have taken it to a few trails and really love the ride. I feel very comfortable and safe when I am riding much like the feeling you get when your riding in a nice sedan as opposed to a compact. The up hill is great I was able to overcome the same uphill challenges I had on my GT. Plan on doing much more this weekend. Here are a few pics of the bike on the trails. Thank you so very much for the sale and working so hard to make your company special to mountain bikers!

Vaughn B.

Vaughn @ Carrizo Plains National Monument

Alan's Guest Editorial in BRAIN

This was published a few months back in the nation's largest Bicycle Trade Journal (Bicycle Retailer and Industry News), but in case anyone missed it.

Integrated Riding Shop - Check it out!

CHUMBA has teamed up with high-performance, boutique bicycle shop, Integrated Riding (IR) out of Singapore.  The owner Thiam, is a true bicycle enthusiast - he has serviced, ridden, and worked on numerous high-end bicycles; yet, has made the choice to commit to the CHUMBA brand.

Thiam says, "CHUMBA makes high-quality bicycles that are simple and proven combined with excellent customer service.  There's not many companies left where you can call and speak to the owner of the company without hassle."

Check out IR's innovative showroom, boasting a CHUMBA VF2 and xs XCL for all to see.  For more information you can contact IR at:

 integrated riding Ÿ 338 Changi Road #01-08 Singapore 419977 Ÿ Tel: 65-6346-0448

New F5 Pictures!

We received some photos from our French distributor, Lois from Draille Bike.

Here's a sneak peak, more will be available on our official website shortly.

Albert's VF2 Review

Here's an e-mail we got from Albert, an experienced enthusiast with several high-end full-suspension bikes in his past including an Ellsworth Moment:

Dear Alan,

Was out today for my 3rd ride on my new Chumba VF2, and I am stunned! I Iove this bike!  It is truly amazing on the downhills.  The faster I ride the better it handles.  Fits me like a glove.  Getting used to the climbs coming off a Ti Litespeed Hardtail, but wow it's a hoot through the rocky gnar gnar!

Plus it's a real head-turner here in Northern California--I'll be
recommending it highly to my riding posse!

Best wishes always,Albert DeSilver
Marin County, CA

www.albertflynndesilver.com

Lime Green HX2 - Custom

Received this picture from a customer.  He had a custom powder coat frame, with chain and headset to match!

Beautiful Custom-color XCL

Our friends over in Russia sent us a picture of this matte army green XCL.  Yes, it is as tough as it looks.

New VF2 Product Brochure!

Please check out our new VF2 Product Brochure!  It goes over product features, design and production overviews.  Print copies may be available as well.  Let us know if you have any questions.

Click on the link below:

Click here for 2010 VF2 Product Brochure

F5 Pics and Video from Scotland

Our buddy Cameron from Scotland sent us these pictures of him.  Here are some words from the man himself:

I was racing at Pitfichie last weekend ... Every one was really interested in the bike and how different it was to other bikes out there. In three weeks time I will be racing SDA round 2 in Glencoe, I feel that I will excel on the track because it is suited to my style of riding which is fast and technical.

Skate Park Jump Video from Australia