Archive for March, 2008

SessionBMX magazine issue March/April 2008

Monday, March 31st, 2008

mco-session-guettler.jpgSession BMX magazine dropped on the floor and it has some Mirraco riders in it. Ryan Guettler not only takes a lot of great photos for the mag but also received two riding photos and the Hang Five page where he gives his top fives.

Nigel Sylvester, Maxime Charveron and Jean Marie Baertsch got a photo each from the Dubai X-Games report in the latest issue of Session which is looking better and better.

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Alessandro Barbero photos from Woodward

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

mco-ale-ww1.jpgItalian Mirraco rider Alessandro Barbero is enjoying his time at Camp Woodward. There are plenty of ramps, riders to session with and it has a roof on top. Ale will stay until mid-April and will come back hungry for the contests in Europe.

Look at his no-handers, both directions now. At height too.

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Guettler makes presence in Germany

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

mco-guettler-Duisburg.jpgRyan Guettler will be in Duisburg, Germany to take part in the Extreme Playground Dirt Session on 20 April 2008. The event has invited several top pro dirt riders and Ryan is one of them. He will be competing against Great Britain’s Kye Forte, fellow UK-stars Ben Wallace and Ben Hennon, challenger Ryan Nyquist from the USA, Columbia’s Alejandro Caro, Romuald Noirot and Patrick Guimez flying the French flag and the Germany’s big names Tobias Wicke, Markus Hampl and latest additions Benny Paulsen, Mike Buse, Aze Etzold and Christoph Deeg.

Expect a report on Ryan’s happenings in Germany right here on www.mirrabikeco.com

Fivestar park

Friday, March 28th, 2008

mco-fivestar-park.jpgThe Fivestar Park’s main frame features five tubes of seamless 4130 chromoly for lightness, and a full chromoly fork for strength. The rest of its spec package brings toughness to the game without breaking the bank.

Frame 20.5” T/T 5-tube Crmo frame (H/T, T/T, D/T, C/S) w/ American BB shell & 6mm dropouts

Fork Mirraco full Crmo w/ 3/8” dropouts

Headset VP A-71 Aheadset 1-1/8”

Crankset M3 3pc Crmo 170mm, 19mmx8-spline Crmo axle

BB Set American BB 2 sealed bearings

Sprocket M3 33t alloy

Freewheel cassette 12t cog

Chain KMC Z410

Pedals Wellgo alloy 9/16” loose ball, Crmo axles

Handlebar M3 2pc 7” Crmo 2.0T

Stem M3 Downside alloy Aheadset 1-1/8”

Grips Snafu Freestyle

Saddle M3 Fivestar 8mm rails

Seat Post steel 25.4×200mm

Seat Clamp M3 alloy 28.6mm

Front Hub M3 alloy 36h w/ 3/8”Crmo axle, loose ball

Rear Hub M3 alloy cassette 36h w/ 14mm Crmo hollow axle, loose ball

Rims alloy doublewall 36h, black anodized Spokes 14g

Tires Snafu Rim Job 20×2.1” front 1.95” rear

Pegs/Acc. steel w/ inserts (1 pair) + 1 steel Chain Tensioner

Rotor SST Oryg Top tube dual Cable Route

Brakes Tektro alloy rear U-brake w/ soft grey pads

Brake Lever Tektro 289 alloy rear

Weight 29.4 lbs / 13.3 kgs

USA MSRP: $370

Read the Frequently Asked Questions and the Answers

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

mco-faq1.jpgCan I buy your product at Dan’s/mailorder?No. Our products are sold exclusively through bike shops that can assemble and service the products we sell. We’ve got nothing against mail order, but we do believe customer service works best on a face to face basis.

Do you want to sponsor me?

Today’s level of riding is so high , you’ll need to find a way to stand out whether it’ s a killer video part or shutting down all the pros at the next Dew Tour. Being original goes along way. Good luck.

mco-faq4.jpgI broke this part on my bike, can you send me something for free?

No bike is indestructible and we know exactly the kind of abuse our bikes are subjected to. If you broke something that was defective, take it back to your local dealer and they’ll take care of it (something you can’t do with a mail order company). If you abused the bike or broke something during what would be called normal wear and tear, you’re responsible for replacing the part. Either way, it’s the dealer who will make the final decision after they inspect your bike. We do not handle any warranty issues directly from Mirraco.

Stickers, can you send some?

We offer stickers through our dealers, so check with them.

When are you coming to our local park?

Most of the riders are pretty busy but they love to travel, so you never know. We’ll try to get word out in advance via the website when we have travel schedules.

Can you send me Dave’s e-mail?

Sorry, but Dave’s email is private. He does have a website, davemirra.com where you can catch up with what’s going on with him.

mco-faq2.jpgYour bikes are too expensive. Why is that?

If we made our bikes less expensive they wouldn’t hold up to the kind of riding they are intended for. Quality and performance are important to us. We’d rather sell a few good quality bikes than a ton of cheap bikes that fall apart.

Where can I buy Mirraco bikes?

We have about 1100 bike shops in the US and Canada as well as distributors in nearly fifty countries. Check the dealer locator on our site for the one nearest to you.

Where can I get your videos?

We produce a short video approximately every three months. We don’t sell them, but we do send them to BMX sites like Vital, BMXonline, FATbmx, and post them on our own site. You can watch them on those sites or see if they make their way to a site like You Tube.

How much does this bike weigh?

The new catalog has weights for every bike.

mco-faq3.jpgHow much does this bike cost?

Check with your local dealer for exact pricing. We’ve listed prices on our site for US customers only. You’ll find that prices can vary so it’s best to check directly with the shop you plan to buy from.

When will you have frames available?

Frames are available now.
Are you going to do parts?

There is a limited selection of M3 branded parts available.

Rytell ad

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

mco-rytell-ad.jpg2008 will be the year that Dave Rytell will make it to Europe. It has to happen somehow. People need to know how much of a shredder he is. He has received four double page spread Mirraco ads already because he simply is producing, without going to contests and hitting the foampit.
Most recently Rytell also got the Shadow Conspiracy advertisement as well that you can see right here.

Alessandro Barbero clips from Woodward

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

mco-ale-3-whip.jpgAlessandro Barbero has been enjoying Woodward. Ale had a list of tricks he wanted to work on and with the ramps at Woodward available on a daily basis it is possible to work towards your goals. Ale sent over some videos of him riding at Camp to give you some insight on his latest moves.

Hit the following links to see them:
Movie one

Movie two

Vanplant

Monday, March 24th, 2008

mco-vanplant.jpgDrew Hosselton is already looking forward to the summer. Who isn’t? The difference is that Drew is already prepared as he bought a vehicle that will take him anywhere he wants to go as long as it keeps going and going and going.
If you are friends with Drew, you might even join him for the ride. Coming to a spot near you.

All Mirraco M3 pedals available now, including ti-Black Label versions

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

mco-m3-pedals.jpgM3 GAS PEDAL

* Lightweight cast alloy bodies

* Removable Allen screw traction pins

* Hardened 4130 chromoly spindles

* Sealed bearings

* Colors: Raw, Black

Contact your local Mirraco dealer for pricing.

Use the Dealer Locater on the main page to find your Mirraco dealer.

New Spinner ad for next issues

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

mco-ad-spin_final.jpgDave Rytell, Mike Spinner and Ryan Guettler spent some time in California earlier this month and they did more than just hang out at the beach. It was time to shoot some ads with the in-house photographer and Mike Spinner came up with the following 180 whip down some stairs.

Check the sequence and wait for the new mags to see it in print.

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