Since the release of the Lauf Grit fork I was pretty skeptical about it. It looked a bit goofy, it couldn't be adjusted and I just wasn't sure how it would feel climbing while out of the saddle. However, it has been gaining more attention in the media so I decided to give it a … Continue reading Lauf Grit Fork Review
509 Necessary Evil
We are super happy to announce a new bike in the line up for us, The Necessary Evil. About two years of development and a few prototypes later, we got a bike that is fully capable from road racing to hitting single track and anything in between. Like our Jabit III frame, we wanted a … Continue reading 509 Necessary Evil
Manitou Mastodon Fork
Our friends at Broken Spoke took some time to get some info out about the New Manitou Mastodon Fork. It’s been a long time coming for another big contender to come out with a suspension fat bike fork that can compete with the Bluto. While the Bluto was a good introduction, it is still pretty … Continue reading Manitou Mastodon Fork
Midwest Cycling Pod Cast
We had the privilege to be on the Midwest Cycling Pod Cast. We got to share a some background information about 509, about our bikes and just have a great time with Mark and Sean. Click here to listen to our podcast and to check out all the other great stuff that these guys have … Continue reading Midwest Cycling Pod Cast
The Jabit III
The Jabit III was the name of a B-29 plane that was flown in the 509 composite in WWII. The Boeing B-29 plane was one of the largest, most expensive and state of the art plane that was flying at that time. While our bike isn’t the most expensive on the market, it does follow … Continue reading The Jabit III
