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• Guy’s got the Blue Pig

  Took the Blue Pig pre-production model over to Guy Kesteven (What MTB and MBUK Test Editor) yesterday. He’s had the Ragley Ti on test (now written up and going to print) and wanted the steel model for another review in a month or so’s time. He seems pleased, which I’m delighted about. I’ve had a few hints on what the conclusions are, and suffice to say I’m chuffed to bits. “Other” people seem to be “getting it” and that’s great.

  Phew.

  UPDATE :: I just got an email from him, and he really likes it

  shedfire 12:56 pm on June 24, 2009 | No Comments | # |
  Tags: in the press

   

• New dealer – welcome Saddleworth Cyclery

  We’re delighted to announce that Saddleworth Cyclery in Uppermill, will be stocking Ragley frames and parts. I’ll have to pop over and see them. Really. It’s not too far away. Welcome aboard folks!

  shedfire 11:27 am on June 20, 2009 | No Comments | # |
  

   

• Questions! I want your questions!!!

  Sizing, warranty, dealers, stickers, finish, lead times, history… please ask! But please ask HERE.

  This will help us build our FAQ, which means I can spend more time working and less time answering questions. And you can share your thoughts and experiences in a transparent manner.

  Thanks!

  shedfire 8:58 pm on June 17, 2009 | No Comments | # |
  

   

• Ragley Seatclamp

  I only mentioned it yesterday, and then the pic arrives last night – production finished of the Ragley seatclamp. Just a small thing, but having been hunting for a “nice one at the right price” for a few years. This does everything I want, keeps working, doesn’t need adjustment, doesn’t clag up when gritty, has a nice long lever. It’s good.

  We’re even including a spare plastic bush (which is the part that wears, eventually), with every one, though no signs of damage to mine, after 3 months of use and many up-down-up-down moments during every ride. Not sure how organised I’d have to be be able to still find the spare bush when I needed it – maybe put it on your garage key ring or something?

  They will come in 29.8mm (for the Blue Pig, and other peoples steel frames) and 34.9mm (mmmbop and Ti) and are going to be £9.99. Not available to buy yet, but soon.

  shedfire 7:59 am on June 16, 2009 | No Comments | # |
  

   

• Ragley Ti now IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE

  All sizes are now in stock – 16, 18, 20in, and available from Ragley dealers. Ragley dealers can be found here. And if you’re a dealer and not signed up yet, but want to hear about our cool offers and what it takes to get on board, the contact our distributors Hotlines.

  shedfire 12:23 pm on June 15, 2009 | No Comments | # |
  Tags: frames, titanium

   

• Hot Grips – coming soon!

  We’re just putting the final touches to our first “not a frame” product – we’ve a bunch of different grip designs coming, in a plethora of colours, textures and compounds too. All are lock-on, with proper solid CNC’d end caps (not cheap plastic end plugs), and they should be with us in a couple of months. Though we’ll have some samples in early  which we’ll be offering on here to anyone who performs some sort of ludicrous online hoop jumping.

  Also coming soon are other ragley items to enhance your life – seatclamps (we’ve finally got one that works), bars (you didn’t think we’d not do that did you?), saddles (does my bum look big on this?) and a rude pump. Really.

  Oh – if you’re asking – HOT? Hold On Tight.

  shedfire 7:17 am on June 13, 2009 | 3 Comments | # |
  Tags: grips, new product, product

   

• Hi Res Ragley Ti pics posted

  MBUK wanted some hi-res shots for a forthcoming “thing” in the magazine (that we can’t tell you about yet). So we’ve uploaded them to the Shedfire Flickr site, if you want to check out the detail of the welding and finishing yourself.

  Pics are here – http://www.flickr.com/photos/shedfire/sets/72157619461134721/

  These frames are now in stock at our distributors in 20in, with 16in and 18in arriving very shortly.

  All frames come with a full set of bolt on guides, blanking bolts, full set of user-applied decals (in black/white and yellow/white – yes, both), and the frames have a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

  shedfire 8:05 am on June 11, 2009 | No Comments | # |
  Tags: flickr, frames, product, titanium

   

• What's the numbers?

  OK global bike companies. Here’s the numbers for the best riding trail hardtail around. Get copying now! All geometry listed at ride height with 25-30% fork sag.

  Frame Size	Top Tube (effective)	Head Angle	Seat Angle	Chainstay	BB Drop	BB Height with 2.5’s
  16in	23in	67.5deg	73deg	16.73in	0.8in	12.4in
  18in	23.5in	67.5deg	73.5deg	16.73in	0.8in	12.4in
  20in	24in	67.5eg	74deg	16.73in	0.8in	12.4in

  Geometry is set for contemporary 140mm travel forks. It will happily take 130’s or 150’s.

  Updated:: Friday late afternoon.
  So – what’s different? Well, it’s a series of tweaks that I’ve not seen anyone combine in one place before. The 67.5deg head angle is pretty slack by most peoples experiences, but combined with a long top tube and a short stem gives a bike that handles incredibly well at speed, through the rough, yet retains a quickness when you need it. It’s great. We recommend at 50-60mm stem.
  Seat angle is steep and gets steeper the bigger the frame. This lets us use a short back end for good stood climbing, but also keeps your weight forward when you’re sat, going up. The steeper seat angle is to stop big lads sitting right back over the back wheel and looping out. It’s the reverse to what normally happens – the other option would be making the rear stays longer on bigger frames, which I didn’t fancy.

  shedfire 4:57 pm on June 8, 2009 | No Comments | # |
  Tags: frames, geometry

   

• Blue Pig frame details

  Blue Pig Secrets from ragleybikes on Vimeo.

  Hopelessly badly shot, badly edited but well intentioned. I take you through some of the key design points of the new Ragley Blue Pig – the first CEN approved long travel steel hardtail in its class.

  shedfire 4:55 pm on June 8, 2009 | 2 Comments | # |
  Tags: blue pig, frames, video, vimeo

   

• Yes, that really did hurt.

  mmmbop skills from ragleybikes on Vimeo.

  Re-edit with da killa fx.

  shedfire 4:51 pm on June 8, 2009 | No Comments | # |
  Tags: crash, mmmbop, steps, video, vimeo

   

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