Dear Customers,
We would to take this opportunity to thank you for the support and wish you all a profitable and fruitful Dragon Year.
Tiong Hin will be closed after this Saturday, 21th Jan 2012.
We will be back in business on Friday, 27th Jan 2012.
Wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year… Huat arhhhhh!
Regards,
Tan Kiang Chen & Tiong Hin Crew
Dakota and his mustache break down the prerequisites and tips that it takes those pitiful feeble 180′s to something that keeps the flow going…
This edition of bike check is an amazing one! Kevin is a huge fan of Sunday and it shows with all his Sunday bikes’ collection. There’s some classic colors in here: fluorescent yellow, combo of white + red, and now Aaron’s latest the soda orange bike. I couldn’t be more stoked on seeing these photos. Some amazing bikes here! Thanks again Kevin! Your collections are sweet!
If you can recall, this is the first Sunday Funday bike in fluorescent yellow posted under our bike checks page in Jan 2010. From bright colors to clean color combinations, it’s really a great set up here!
The 3rd wave frame features a waved downtube, wave top tube with hidden cable channel on bottom side, Sunday vanishing points removable brake mount system and Sunday’s tried and true 8mm thick hollow drop outs.
Here are the specs of his 3rd wave bike:
Here is Aaron Ross‘ latest soda orange themed Sunday Funday V2 bike that was on display at the Odyssey booth during 2010’s Interbike show. He’s always got a wild idea and this one is no exception…
Sunday frame innovations are tested in the best aftermarket models before they’re applied. Featuring function-driven design details to provide riders with ultra high-quality frames that are durable, easy to set-up and adaptable to every style of riding.
Odyssey’s new forks are tested and proven. Here’s a cool promo video along with all the specs and info you can handle…
From Odyssey Bmx:
Our R Series forks are available now:
Our 41-Thermal® forks quickly established a reputation for strength and quality when we originally introduced them in 1999, and they have since gone on to change the standards that all forks are judged by.
Unlike ordinary heat-treatments, which are often merely an after-thought, the 41-Thermal® process encompasses all stages of production, and includes our own joint preparation controls, refined welding techniques, and the post-weld heat-treatment system that we originally pioneered and continue to refine and tweak to this day.
Other brands have tried to copy our designs (desperately attempting to reproduce some of the dimensional details and manufacturing steps that we first implemented), but a basic copy that’s made with no real understanding of the design principals used by the original will never be able to stand on the same playing field.
We recognized long ago that the bicycle industry’s standard testing methods are a poor representation of how a BMX fork is used during its lifespan. In response, our forks are mounted in an integrated headset at the correct head tube angle during lab testing – just as they would be used on a bike. The testing protocol then calls for a fatigue test where the fork is subjected to 4000 Newtons (or 900 pounds) of force, repeatedly, for multiple days on end.
At 2,000,000 cycles our new R-Series 41-Thermal® forks were still intact. With days of use on the record, a long line of other products waiting for the testing machine, and costs quickly mounting, we finally opted to turn it off. (In future tests, our proprietary testing rig will be included to multiply the load so we can finally take every fork to failure. You can count on an update to be posted here).
We also ran more forks using this protocol, both to see how other brands compare to ours and to silence the riders and critics who often try to say that “all forks are the same”.
As you can see, the wide variations in the test results show just how inaccurate and off-base it is to suggest that “all forks are the same”. It is also worth noting that the only design that came close to the R-Series fork in this test weighs over 4 ounces more and it still broke.
Dai Hong just built up a new ride a couple of weeks ago. He went with a chrome Fitbikeco Wifi frame, fork, crank, and bar, and pimped his new rig with some flashy teal Eclat parts on it to make the whole bike looks dope, and awesome using chrome + teal color combinations. These are some really great set ups here!
The geometry for the Fitbikeco wiFi is a straight gauge downtube and top tube, while the top tube tapers into the seat tube for a smooth look, 75 1/2 degree headtube, 11.6 bottom bracket, 8.5 standover type, butted seat tube, and an integrated seat clamp with Japanese chromoly. When you think of WiFi, technology might come to mind. This is why this frame will use “wifi waves”, and an old school science fiction look.
The goal for the WiFi was to provide a strong ultra-responsive frame for the tech shredder. Using a steep head tube, short rear end and lower BB provides the feeling Fitbikeco were looking for and straight gauge tubing, along with double gussets at the head tube would make for the stiff, strong frame that still comes in under 5 lbs.
Custom Gyro Tabs >> The original Fitbikeco wifi frame does not come with drilled holes on the head tube for gyro brake system. We measure the distance of the holes away from the top of headtube based on the instruction from Fitbikeco, and custom made this bike compatible with gyro braking.
The new shiv II fork features several improvements including new dropout designs, improved grind clearance & improved large tire clearance; while retaining the same feel riders have come to love from the originals.
Officially from now on, Joran Ho will be our newly assigned Bmx team manager. After hooking Joran up, he had took some time to film this welcome section for Tiong Hin, most of it was filmed in East Coast Park and with the help from Niki. Joran is probably one of the most stylish riders out there right now with more than 10 years of riding experiences.
Soon, we will be announcing the rest of our team members. As for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy!
We shot a quick bike check for Galvin as he switched up his ride recently and is riding the new Benny L frame now. Check out some more photos of his ride and his new bike specs list below.
The Fitbikeco Benny L frame is Ben Lew signature frame in the works, and is also the first time a rider outside of the US has gotten a signature frame from Fit. American made, this Benny L is an ultra-responsive frame for the tech shredder!
Brian Foster’s new signature stem – BF! According to Brian: “This stem is one of the most aesthetically pleasing stems I’ve seen in recent years. It actually looks like it can take a beating, and it has the Brian Foster name attached. I don’t think I need to argue that case one bit more with anyone.”
Ideal Gearing >>> 25/9: 13.00 w/ Shadow interlock half link chain! This chain has now been on the market for six years and has proven so successful that many chain makers are copying the design. Beware, not all half link chains are made at the same level of quality as that of Shadow Conspiracy interlock chain. Shadow is sure that in this day and age of Bmx and track bikes, the interlock will perform to the level that you demand.
Bar End: Shadow Alloy Bar End in Black, Red, Purple, Blue, Gold, or Raw
BB Kit (American/Euro): S&M Euro BB Kit, 19mm in Black
Chain & Acc: Shadow Interlock V2 Chain in Black, or Chrome, Shadow Interlock Pro Grade Chain Breaker, Shadow Interlock Pro Grade Chain Breaker Replacement Pin
Complete Bike: 2012 Subrosa Tiro Bike in Black, 2012 Subrosa Salvador Street Bike in Black/Red
Crank: Shadow Noctis Crank, 175mm in Black, White, or Raw, Fit Crank, 175mm in Black, or Chrome
Crank Accessories: Shadow Noctis Crank Replacement Bolt Kit
Fork Bolt: Shadow Vultus Top Cap in Black
Fork: Shadow Captive Fork in Black, White, or Chrome, Shadow Vultus Fork in Black, Fit Shiv V2 Fork in Black, White, or Chrome, Fit Blade V2 Fork in Black, or White
Frame: Fit Marv Frame, 20.5″, or 20.75″ in Black
Front Hub: Shadow Raptor Front Hub in Black, White, Red, Purple, or Raw
Grip: Shadow Thirteen Grip in Black, Red, Purple, or Blue, Fit Team Grip in Black, or Red, Fit Original Grip in Black, Red, or Blue
Handlebar: Shadow Vultus Bar, 8.25″, or 9.0″ in Black, Fit Skyhigh Bar, 8.25″ in Black, Fit Inman Bar, 8.375″ in Black, or Chrome
Headset: Shadow Corvus Headset in Black, or Raw
Hub Accessories: Shadow Alloy Nuts, 10mm, or 14mm in Red, Purple, Bue, Gold, or Raw, Shadow Rear Hub Guard in Black
Pedal (Plastic): Shadow Ravager PC Pedal in Black, White, Red, Purple, or Blue
Peg: Shadow Little One Peg in Black, White, Red, Purple, or Blue, Fit OG Peg in Black, or Silver
Rear Hub: Shadow Raptor V2 Cassette Hub, RHD, or LHD in Black, White, Red, Purple, or Raw
Rim: Shadow Stun Rim in Black, White, Red, Blue, or Raw, Shadow Orbis Rim in Blue
Seat (Combo): Shadow Solus Combo Seat in Black/Red, Black/White, Black/Purple, or Black/Blue
Seat (Pivotal): Shadow Penumbra Pivotal Slimmer Seat – Bezanson in White, or Blue, Hucke in Black, or Purple, Kimbrough in Black, Sher in Black, or Sher in Black, or White, Fit Lo-Bolt Pivotal Seat in Black Kevlar, or Black Pref
Seat (Rail): S&M Thin Rail Seat in Black, S&M P Rail Padded Seat in Black Kevlar
Seatpost: Shadow Pivotal Seat Post in Black
Spoke: Shadow 14G Spoke, 186mm in Black
Sprocket: Shadow Scream Sprocket, 25T in Black, Blue, or Raw, Shadow Scream Sprocket, 28T in Black, White, Red, Purple, Blue, or Raw
Stem Accessories: Shadow Hollow Bolts in Red, Blue, Purple, or Gold
Tyre (Non-Foldable): Shadow UnderTaker Tyre, 2.25″ in Black Wall, White Wall, Red Wall, or Blue Wall
* As most stock are still kept at our sin ming store, you are advise to send in your order by sms @ 81188529 1-2 working days in advance if you prefer to purchase them from our hougang store…
BB Kit (Mid): Primo Mid BB Kit, 19mm, or 22mm in Black, or Red
Chain & Acc: Cult 410 Chain in Black, Cult 510 Chain in Black, Cult Half-Link Chain in Black, Cult Chain Breaker in Black
Complete Bike: 2012 Cult CC-00 Bike in Black/Red, Orange/Black, or Raw/Black, 2012 Cult CC-01 Bike in Black, or Black/Orange
Crank: Cult OS Crank in Black
Crank Accessories: Primo Hollowbite Crank Arm, LHD, or RHD in Black, or Polished, Primo Bolt Kit, Primo Spindle Bolt Kit
Fork: Cult Sect V2 Fork in Black, or White
Frame: Fit Wifi Frame, 20.5″, or 20.75″ in Black, or Chrome, Fit Benny L Frame, 20.5″, or 20.75″ in Black, Cult OS V3 Frame, 20.5″, 20.75″, or 21″ in Black, White, or Raw
Front Hub: Primo Pro N4 Front Hub in Black, Primo Pro N4 Flangeless Front Hub in Black, White, Red, or Blue
Grip: Cult Dehart Grip in Black, Red, or Orange
Handlebar: S&M Perfect 10 Bar, 10″ in Black, Cult Leader V2 Bar, 8.25″, or 8.5″ in Black, or White
Headset: Cult Headset in Black, Primo Headset in Black, White, Red, Blue, or Green
Hub Accessories: Primo DSG Hub Guard in Black, Primo DSG Plastic Hub Guard in Black, or Red, Primo String & Pawl Kit
Peg: Cult Doomsday Peg in Black
Rear Hub: Primo Re-Mix Hub, LHD, or RHD in Black, White, Red, or Blue
Rim: Primo VS 7005 Rim in Black, Primo 7005 Balance Rim in Black, White, Red, or Blue
Seat (Pivotal): Primo Slim Pivotal Seat in Black/White, Cult Dehart Pivotal Seat in Black/Black, Black/White, Black/Red, or Black/Orange, Cult Dak Pivotal Seat in Black/Black, Black/White, Black/Red, or Black/Orange
Seatpost: Cult Counter Plastic Pivotal Seatpost in Black, Cult Counter Pivotal Seatpost in Black, Primo Pivotal Stump Seatpost in Black
Softgood (Cap): Fit Brush Cap in Black
Spoke: Primo 14G Spoke, 186mm, or 194mm in Black, White, or Red
Sprocket: Fit Crossfit Sprocket, 25T in Black, Fit Down Low Sprocket, 25T in Black, or Red, Cult OS Sprocket, 25T, or 28T in Black, Silver, or Red
Stem (Front Load): Primo Aneyerlator V2 Stem in Black, White, Red, or Blue
Stem (Top Load): Fit BF Stem, 48mm, or 51mm in Black, Red, Silver, or Blue
Tyre (Non-Foldable): Fit Inner Tube in 20″ x 1.95″ to 2.3″, Cult Dehart Tyre, 2.1″, or 2.25″ in Black Wall, or Tan Wall, Fit FAF Tyre, 2.1″ in Black Wall, Fit FAF Tyre, 2.25″ in White Wall
* As most stock are still kept at our sin ming store, you are advise to send in your order by sms @ 81188529 1-2 working days in advance if you prefer to purchase them from our hougang store…
After hooking Nathan up Eclat decided to give him some time to film his welcome section. In between various other trips and commitments Nathan took the time to film this section for Eclat, most of it was filmed in his hometown of Nashville and with the help of Dakota Roche, Shane Weston and Christian Riegal behind the lens. Thanks and enjoy!
