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Greetings folks. It's been a while. Just when you think you've got a few minutes to breath, reality kicks in and you find yourself way behind. Well, I thought I'd take today to comment and update everyone on the status of our new products and update you on a few new projects. As with any product update, things can change and all dates posted are only estimates.
Frames:
Primero: Our new Primero is still a ways out. Our tubing has finally shipped and arrived. It was a few months late and we need to reschedule production. I have not heard from our factory when we can get in the production schedule, but I expect it will be Feb-March before these highly anticipated frames arrive. I know this isn't the best news, but rest assured, the wait will be worth it. Just to remind you, this is the first true production bike using True Tempers S3 tubing. The result is an amazing steel frame at just 3 lbs for a 56cm and a ride that only steel can give.
Dos Niner: The Dos was new in 2005 and for 2006, we made a bunch of updates. We've increased both the stand over & the tire clearance and ever so slightly tweaked our geometry. These frames are currently built waiting paint, decals and finish work. Due to the holidays, these should ship close to Christmas and arrive late January and go for sale in February assuming they pass our QC. For those waiting, just and FYI. Our first shipment is almost sold out and our authorized dealers will be getting their frames before non stocking dealers.
El Santo: The El Santo was updated with increased standover as well. It also has got one of the most striking paint jobs we've ever done. Looks black in the shade, black cherry in low light, and metallic red in the sunlight. This model is in production now. Should be here in Feb.
All other 2006 scandium models are in stock with exception of a few sizes. I know we are out of the 52cm Las Cruces and the 20" Moto Rapido. Those sizes and models are in production now and should be available in Feb.
Steel Ala Carte Mtn and La Raza Road: Ahhhh.....Steel! Last year we made a tubing switch to True Temper OX Platinum. As a result, we had a few delays. These frames are so important to Salsa and we have worked closely with both True Temper and our factory to get these sooner rather than later. As a result, these frames are just being finished. The production is complete, they are just awaiting QC and paint. Again, due to the holidays, these should arrive to QBP in January and assuming they pass QC, will be into stock hopefully mid to late Jan. For those keeping track, that is 6 months earlier than last year.
Components - We've got so many new components, I'm going to just comment on our biggest items.
Delgado 29er Disc and Delgado Disc rims: These beauties are now in production. 29mm wide and light. These should make all those folks wanting more tire volume, larger contact patch and respectably light weight very happy. One very nice feature of this rim is that we designed it for easy tire installation. As they arrive, we'll post more information on this product. ETA is currently Feb.
CroMoto Rigid Fork: We've added a new steel fork to go with our Ala Carte. We'll offer it in two colors, tang orange to match the Ala Carte frame, and basic black to go with all those other frames out there that look and feel best with a good quality steel fork.
Size-O-Matic: Just submitted final design for the update. This project has taken much longer than hoped, but the result should be fantastic and we expect that the next prototypes will be final and we'll go into production. Look for these in Feb-March.
CroMoto SUL Stems: We've brought back the steel stems. Both Quill and Threadless. We are still working out a few production details, but these should be shipping to us in Feb-March.
Clothing: We've got a bunch of new stuff, both woman's and men's. Our new woman's jerseys and socks are due in Feb. We've also got 3 new men's jerseys. Pepperman Want's You (in stock), Comrade Jersey (December) and our Long Sleeve Classico Wool (due next week).
Lastly, we've got some new stuff. So new, the stuff isn't even in our catalog or on our website yet. We've expanded our carbon bar offering. We've got a new carbon riser bar and a new carbon flat bar coming in the spring. They have passed the fatigue tests and we are now doing impact tests. These are looking like they will be March or so for delivery.
As you can see, we've been busy. Check back for updates.
Ride and Smile!
Jason
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