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Gemini Lights – Olympia LED

December 2nd, 2012

Some of you know Gemini, some of you may not…but you should. Gemini Lightswas originally a Victoria BC based Outdoor Sports (ok Mountainbike) lighting company that has gone global! The are offering some AMAZINGLY powerful and feature filled lights and some very compelling prices. From what I have seen, price per lumen is likely the best out there. Chris Lai, the owner and driving force behind Gemini Lights sent me the video clip above (video by Anton Azev), and all I can say is “Wow”, this light is some powerful.

The Gemini Olympia is a 3 LED housing (Cree LED’s no less) with 10 different steps between 10-100% brightness and 3 customizable light modes. It is honking out a mind boggling 1800 lumens and all of this running off of quality Samsung Lithium Ion batteries.

Technical Specifications

Brightness 1800 Lumens
Size and Weight 78g Light Head. 229g 4-cell battery or 350g 6-cell battery.
Beam Angle 19° Standard Optic.
Battery and Run Time Samsung 5200mAh / 7800mAh Lithium Ion Battery. See runtimes.
Modes Low / Med / High. Flash. User programmable between 10-100%.
Material Hard Anodized Aluminum
Safety LED Overheat Protection and Battery Overcharge Protection.
In the Box
  • OLYMPIA LED Light
  • High Capacity Samsung 4-cell / 6-cell Battery
  • Lithium Ion Smart Charger
  • Helmet Mount and Bar Mount
  • Pro Head Belt
  • Silicone O-Rings
  • Extension Cable

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Bikes Provide an Answer

November 9th, 2012

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Not sure who created this, cant locate a source? If you know, let me know so I can give them the props they deserve!

©VIMB.com, original source unknown…but thanks!

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Giant News @ SMC!

September 13th, 2012

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“Sooke Mountain Cycle has signed on as Giant Canda’s newest bicycle purveyor!

We here at SMC specialize in mountain bikes, and Giant offers the best value bikes in the business.

With their fully active Maestro suspension, and their involvement in the Whistler Bike Park, Giant is setting the bar really high this year, and we are proud to be a part of it.

As a manufacturer, Giant bikes have a level of refinement that is almost peerless in the bike world. Their bikes are ‘just right’- not to mention, very attractive price-wise!

It doesn’t matter if you aren’t a mountain biker, Giant has a comprehensive lineup of bikes suited to any rider, whether it be a child’s first glide bike, a pleasure cruiser for the Galloping Goose, a dirt jump or bmx bike to shred at the park, a record setting road racing machine, or a hipster mobile, Giant really does it all!

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SMC will start receiving new Giants over the next couple of months. In the meantime, come by and check out the remaining Norco and Brodie bikes still in stock, we have some unbeatable pricing on them and are motivated to move em on out!” » Read more: Giant News @ SMC!

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STOLEN! Mike Montgomery’s Rampant and Legend

August 5th, 2011

Have you seen these bikes?

Custom Banshee Legend

Frame: Banshee Legend – Medium
Fork: Manitou Dorado – Black with Red Decals
Stem: Straitline – Black Direct Mount
Bars: ODI – Black with Custom Pink ODI Grips with “In Memory of Nana” written on the locks
Brakes: Hayes Prime
Cranks: Race Face Atlas – Green with Straitline Bash Guard
Chain Guide: Straitline Silent Guide
Pedals: Straitline – Black (still not the new ones)
Chain Guide: Straitline Silent Guide
Wheels: Industry Nine – Black Rims, Green Hubs, Green Spokes, Two Pink Spokes
Tires: Maxxis Minnons
Seat: SDG Seat and Post

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Custom Banshee Rampant

Frame: Banshee Rampant – Long with Custom Headtube
Fork: Manitou Circus – White
Stem: Straitline – Black with first generation Straitline Gyro (works pretty amazing, if you see this one for sale you should buy it)
Bars: ODI – Black with Custom Pink ODI Grips with “In Memory of Nana” written on the locks
Brakes: Hayes Prime
Cranks: Race Face Atlas – Green with Straitline Bash Guard
Pedals: Straitline – Black (not the new ones, they were in my travel bag)
Chain Guide: Straitline Silent Guide
Chain Tension Device: Yess
Wheels: Industry Nine – Black Rims, Green Hubs, Green Spokes, Two Pink Spokes
Tires: Geax
Seat: SDG Seat and Post

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These bikes and another that belonged to a friend were stolen earlier this week from a hotel parking lot in Nanaimo BC. Just days before the slope style comp at Mt Washington, where both would have been well used I am sure. If you have seen either one of these, please contact the Nanaimo RCMP or contact Banshee Bikes, and they will follow up. Here is the Scaren that was stolen along with the 2 Banshees.

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Race Face Gone?

March 14th, 2011

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You heard it here last… after 18 long years of making some of the most sought after high end mountain bike components anywhere, Race Face Performance Products is closing its doors. This friends is a sad day for our sport.

From Race Face.com website…

In almost 18 years of doing business, Race Face has become a global leader in the design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of high performance cycling components and apparel.

A short drive from the famous North Shore mountains, Race Face designs and tests its line of high performance products to excel in the world’s most abusive riding environment. Our component line spans ten product categories, ten component families and is sold in over 45 countries world wide. Our line of performance cycling apparel is worn by a discerning group of riders who value function as well as fashion.

Race Face sponsors a team of internationally recognized athletes and is the creator and driving force behind the upcoming feature length film Transmission. Race Face is also a proud sponsor of Crankworx and the Whistler Mountain Bike Park – the world’s premiere lift-accessed mountain bike park.

And behind all the product awards, strategic partnerships and innovative marketing campaigns is our staff – a group of dedicated individuals who take an enormous amount of pride in their work. From our design engineers to the folks boxing product, Race Face employees share the same passion for cycling as you. We think it shows in the quality of our products and the service we provide.

We’d love to hear what you think. Drop us a line and let us know.

Race Face Performance Products
100-100 Braid Street
New Westminster, BC
V3L 3P4
Tel: 604-527-9996
Fax: 604-527-9959
E-mail: components@raceface.com

For more details on this, check the Race Face website or for that matter, any Mountain Bike website or Forum anywhere on the net.
sad face.
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