This year, e.thirteen will begin releasing special limited edition colors of their chain retention systems under the banner of the e.thirteen Limited Colorways program.



The first Limited Colorways color will be white and the products will be released worldwide through the e.thirteen distribution channels on May 7th. A limited number of chain retention systems will be sent to each distributor worldwide, and once each distributor sells out of the Limited Colorways, the color will no longer be available.



Distributors are already taking orders, so run down to your local bike shop and place a pre-order with them for your favorite e.thirteen chain retention system in the first Limited Colorways color (the same color that Sam Hill used to win the 2006 World Championship).



The following e.thirteen products will be offered in the Limited Colorways program:

32 Special

STS

SRS

SRSW

LG1

SRS Wearplate Kit

LG1 Wearplate/Conversion Kit

32T Supercharger

36T Supercharger

40T Supercharger

(All chain retention systems will be offered in both the ISCG Old and ISCG 05 mounting standards.)



The following distributors will be participating in the Limited Colorways program:

BTI (USA)

Quality Bicycle Products (USA)

Cycles Lambert (Canada)

Norco Distribution (Canada)

Yodo Distribution (Canada)

B. Sport (Chile)

Fritz Wittich Gmbh (Germany)

Fun Fancy (Japan)

Indian Summer Ltd. (Switzerland)

Iron Horse Italia SRL (Italy)

KRD Imports (New Zealand)

Norco Australia (Australia)

Silverfish UK (United Kingdom)



The next e.thirteen Limited Colorways color will be released later this year. Stay tuned to the e.thirteen website for updates on the Limited Colorways program.



e.thirteen components is a small, rider-owned and operated company that strongly supports dozens of grassroots races, series, contests and other riding events all over the world every year.? Founded in 2001, e.thirteen?s innovative, functional, simple and lightweight chain retention systems have made them a world leader in this category, and the choice of top pro and amateur riders and mechanics alike. They support a worldwide distribution network and take great pride in offering devoted customer service.





Aaron Lutze

Marketing Director

e.thirteen Components / Evil Bikes

Product Reviews

There was a time not so long ago when there was only one or two ways when it came to keeping the chain on a chainring over very rough ground. Nowadays there are dozens but still the balance of power remains in one, albeit different, company. e.thirteen has arrived and conquered in a relatively short space of time from when the first chunky devices started appearing on the likes of Gracia’s Cannondale a few years ago. The clear device with bashguard is a favourite amongst all the people who race for a living, but this season Fabien Barel has been running the LG1 system sans bashguard. The thinking behind this is that on many tracks there is no need for a strong bashguard. It is also said some riders are so hard on their bikes that many times the cranks have bent before the bashguard breaks. If you were to take a look at Barel’s pedals after a morning of practice then the abuse given out in the pedal and crank area is considerable. Surely though if you’re going to ground out hard then something is going to give anyway. It’s a fantastic recommendation for a product if someone as hard as Fabien runs your system.

There are several key features to the LG1. For starters clearance in muddy conditions is aided by the cutaways in the mouldings close to the chain line. Second the company have spent several years sourcing the perfect roller durometer and they have plumped for something just a little harder than a Maxpro, about 70. Boltings are minimal and stainless, set up is easy and finally for those seeking lightweight then they don’t get much lighter than this. Efficient, light and strong. What more do you want?

e.thirteen components’s sponsored riders continued their winning ways by scoring a combined total of 7 National Championships in France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, e.thirteen-sponsored free riders won and earned podium spots at the Red Bull District Ride in Italy.
Marc Beaumont and Neil Donaghue, both racing for MBUK/Santa Cruz earned Gold and Silver at this past weekend’s National Championship in Britain. Will Longden, teammate of Marc and Neil and placed 5th in the men’s final, won the 4x National Championship title. World Cup points leader Tracy Moseley of Kona Les Gets won the women’s British National Championship as well!
Current World Champion Fabien Barel, teammate of Tracy Moseley, recovered just in time from a nasty arm injury and won the French National Championship. Q-bikes rider Mickael Pascal placed 2nd right behind Fabien. Teammate to Mickael Pascal, Emmeline Ragot matched Fabien’s win by taking the gold in the women’s Pro category.
West of the French National Championship action was the Red Bull District Ride in Catania, Italy. Kona Clump rider Paul Basagoitia won the event against top-notch international competition. Cameron McCaul, riding for Trek, earned the 4th place spot.
In the United States, Honda/Iron Horse rider Duncan Riffle and Giant rider Tara Llanes were crowned the U.S. National Downhill Champions. This was Duncan’s second Championship in 3 years. Another e.thirteen sponsored rider, Cole Bangert (Morewood Bikes) placed 4th in the Men’s final. Luna rider Marla Streb, Morewood rider Lisa Myklak, and Intense rider April Lawyer finished 3rd, 4th, and 5th, respectively, in the Women’s final behind Tara Llanes. In the 4x action, C-Dub rider Cody Warren placed 4th in the Men’s final. Bear Naked-Cannondale rider Leanna Gerrard scored a 2nd place and Tara Llanes scored a 4th place in the women’s 4x final.
Congratulations to all of the athletes!