OFFICIAL CHUMBA RACING BLOG

This is where we will post our latest technical articles, features on new builds and bikes, as well as post anything you might find interesting related to the CHUMBA Brand. If you have any pics of your bikes, rides, or info. you think would be helpful, feel free to e-mail us at info@chumbaracing.com and don't forget to visit our website at www.chumbaracing.com !

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Custom-tuning for your EVOG2 - Perfection in the Ride


EVO G2 with Custom-Valved ELKA Shock

Dear Friends,

We would like to announce our new custom-valved rear shock program with the New EVO G2. The EVO G2 was specifically engineered to accept coil shocks with a different shock mount to produce a better leverage rate to accommodate coil springs.

This leads to the ultimate in performance, making the EVO G2 an extremely pedal efficient, and super-plush on the rough terrain. 


So if you are considering a custom-valved shock for your weight, riding style, and your frame, you can contact us at info@chumbaracing.com to get the ultimate in tuning for your ride.


The 29er that Puts the Rest to Shame: CHUMBA HX2


Boasting some of the finest craftsmanship in the world, the HX2 sets a new standard on what a 29er frame should look like.  There is simply no comparison.




Monday, July 25, 2011

Proven Downieville Slayer: The VF2


Hello,

Just thought I would drop you guys a note and tell you that when I purchased the VF2 I never thought that it was going to be the ultimate Downieville bike.  I rode Downieville this past Saturday and the VF2 handled everything the trail had to offer with no problem!!  I fell in love with this bike even more during this ride.  Thank you guys so much for offering OUTSTANDING bikes at a price the normal guy can afford!!!  I think I see an EVO in my future.
Best Regards,
Nathan Thompson

Monday, July 18, 2011

Racing on the HX1 for Maximum Results!



Chumba Racing,
     Its been a while since I have given an update for you guys so here it is! It has been a very tough start to the season for myself. I got sick in March after college visits. I trained and raced as much as I could but many weekends had to be spent resting in bed. Up until April i didn't know why I couldn't shake this sickness, but my doctor finally ordered up some blood tests for Mono and they came back positive. I started feeling a little better in the beginning of May but by the end of May and into June I couldn't bear it any more. After my last race on that Tuesday in June until now I have had to continue to rest even though the Mono is gone but something else is still wrong so I'm on my third antibiotic which is hopefully the magic number because the doctors believe I have a recurrence of pneumonia that i had in last fall. Oh yea did I tell you I got bit by a bat on a twilight ride in the beginning of June. It been a crazy spring and start to the summer but in a week I should be back at it and preparing for my journey to Brevard College in North Carolina to race collegiate cycling and study. Yes I will be representing the Brevard Tornado's Collegiate Cycling Team as well as Chumba Racing this fall. Attached are some photos of my 2 amazing Chumba Racing machines and a first look at my racing outfit made for all of my sponsors so I can further support them and the great things they have contributed to make my racing all possible! I also have some results to boast in my first year racing in the Expert class(Cat 1). My highlight result is the second to last race before i got really sick again which was at Holiday Valley Ski Mountain where I came in first place on my Chumba HX2, which plowed over the roots and rock gardens to win by a 4 minute gap beating the local pro.  I have been constantly looked for updates on the new Chumba EVO G2 which I cannot wait to hop on and shred down and up the ski mountains! Let me know when i can get a hold of one of these frames in a size large because I have already started getting parts and cannot wait to see if this revolution in frame construction is as awesome as is looks!

  thanks,
      Kenneth 


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Thursday, July 7, 2011

An Owner's Perspective on owning a CHUMBA

"Just thought I would drop you a line and let you know how well my new Chumba VF2 is going. After a successful day of building, tinkering and tweaking, my lovely Chumba was born, and I havent looked back since!
I have so far completed a 19.5 kilometre and a 25 kilometre race. both were really good fun and there was some healthy competition between us women riders. Coming up is a club XC race and a 6 hour enduro. I have also had a go at night riding, and find it one of the most exhilerating and adrenaline packed experiences ever! Our club holds weekly social rides that have helped me to learn new skills and meet many of the talented riders that we seem to produce here in the Red Centre. 
I am incredibly happy with my VF2 and am thoroughly enjoying racing through the single tracks of Alice Springs on it! 
Thanks again for your information and advice" Gemma 



Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Hx1 AM build

We have decided to put together a 2x10 X.9 Sram build with a 6 inch Fox fork to potentially make an AM hardtail machine! We haven't recommend a 6 inch fork on such a bike, but we're putting it to the test.

Oscar@ChumbaRacing.com