Ned's Custom Painted Makulu "Man Camp"

Ned welds titanium bike frames for a living.  When it comes to DH he turned to Morewood for a weapon.  Many of you have seen this build...but not complete.  Here it is!  Custom Makulu eye candy! 

 

1st junior & 2nd Place Elite for Guillaume at the French Cup Overall!

The latest from the Hutchinson United Ride Team...

Hi!

On top of racing World Cups this year, Guillaume has been racing the French Cups. This week end in Meribel was its last round, He finished 2nd Junior just behind Loic Bruni and 9th Elite.

At the overall of the french cup Guillaume brings the 1rst place in Junior and a great 2nd place in Elite, which is exceptional for a junior!

He says :  I’m stocked with that kind of results considering the I’ve done a few mistakes during the first couple of rounds. I think I had a great end of season, I hope I can do the same at World in Leogang!

Logan Binggeli Custom Painted iXS Metis

Paint by Duke...Logan's newly painted iXS Metis helmet. 'Merica...heo yeah!

Morewood DW Split-Pivot Bikes the Sukuma and Jabula

Whats in a name?  Morewood Bikes - 150mm travel Sukuma and 170mm travel Jabula

Whats in a name? At no time in the history of Morewood bikes has the name of our new models been more pertinent. The wait is over. They are here!

Sukuma |Zulu| [verb]

1.) To arise, get up.

2.) To awaken.

 

Jabula |Zulu| [verb]

1.) To be delighted.

2.) To rejoice.

 

The Sukuma which will be launched simultaneously with its 170mm counterpart, the Jabula, are our first series production frames to feature Dave Weagle’s patented Split Pivot suspension system which with the help of Dave has allowed our engineers to independently fine-tune brake, pedal and suspension characteristics. Working with Dave to focus on the positive elements we have learned from our 14 years designing single-pivot suspension frames, we have used Split Pivot’s capabilities to tap into the ride that Morewood owners and critics alike have come to love while building on the positive elements made possible by its engineering genius.

These two frame models symbolize a resurgence for the Morewood brand, a re-birth if you like, and much like the meanings behind their Zulu names Morewood is confident you will feel as excited as we are!

A word from Morewood’s Makulu, Richard Carter: “We know it’s been a long time coming, but we believe our customers deserve a high quality product and we strive to deliver on this. Those loyal customers who have been patient will no doubt appreciate the time spent ensuring these new models stand up to the reputation Morewood has carved out for itself.”

Key Features:

- 150mm and 170mm of plush split-pivot travel respectively

- Carbon Seatstay

- Morewood’s DCD (Dual Concentric Design) frame layout

- Press fit 92 BB

- Direct Mount front Derailleur

- Split Pivot Concentric rear axle with 142 mm hub spacing and Syntace X12 axle

- Adjustable seat post cable mounts

- ISCG 05 Press Fit 92mm BB

 

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Sukuma 150mm

All Mountain - This segment in the Morewood line was previously occupied with the Shova and Mbuzi models. After a couple years hard work and development we bring the Sukuma with 150mm of travel to AM and enduro enthusiasts worldwide.

The Sukuma's optimized double chainring drivetrain, ISCG05 tabs, and direct mount derailleur give you the option to eat up trail miles with as many or as few front chainrings as you desire. The frame has been designed with weight and stiffness in mind. Carbon seatstays, internal chainstay routing, tapered headset, Split Pivot concentric rear axle with 142mm spacing, a Syntace X12 axle, custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset, and a BB92 come together for a frame that weighs under 6lbs. (Medium w/Fox RP23)  The Sukuma also features Morewood's DCD (Dual Concentric Design) frame layout featuring a single bolt assembly that is used to secure both the main pivot and the lower shock mount. 

The Sukuma has changed a significantly from the prototype shown in North America and that was raced by Fabien "Cous Cous" Cousinie at the Megavalanche of Reunion Island. Expect the Hutchinson UnitedRide Team to benefit from the revisions at some of this year's Megavalanche and Enduro events.

The Sukuma is available in two colors and four sizes.

Size	Top Tube	Reach	Stack	Seat Tube	Chainstay	Wheelbase	Head Angle	Seat Tube Angle	BB Height	Headtube	Shock	Fork
S	560	379	573	405	428	1090	67,5	72.5 (70)	+5	110	7.875"x2,25" 200x57mm F:21.8, R:21.8	528x40 +4.0
M	585	401	582	460		1116				120
L	610	426	582	500		1141				120
XL	635	449	582	535		1167				130

 

Ready for the Crankworx Les 2 Alpes 2012 - Mountain of Hell

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JABULA 170mm

 
The Jabula is the third 7" travel bike in our model line. The Kalula and Zama fit the call for the ultimate mini DH and the affordable freeride bike respectively. The Jabula offers the same amount of travel with a chainline that has been optimized for a double chainring drivetrain.

The Morewood Jabula is the first Split Pivot frame to feature 170mm of travel. Now you can descend in confidence and make your way up the mountain on the same bike. 

Dropper post guides and internal chainstay cable routing keep the frame clean while the carbon seatstays add clearance. The Jabula also features a Split Pivot Concentric rear axle with 142 mm hub spacing, a Syntace X12 axle, Morewood's DCD frame layout, and BB92 with ISCG05 tabs. All this on our custom drawn Al 6082 T6 tubeset and you have a stiff, pedal friendly 7" bike.

Size	Top Tube	Reach	Stack	Seat Tube	Chainstay	Wheelbase	Head Angle	Seat Tube Angle	BB Height	Headtube	Shock	Fork
S	560	377	580	405	433	1113	66,5	72.5 (70)	+18	110	8,5"x2,5" 216x63mm F:21.8, R:21.8	555x40 +4.0
M	585	399	589	460		1139				120
L	610	424	589	500		1164				120
XL	635	446	598	535		1191				130

The Jabula is available in four sizes and two colors.

Both frames are available now.  For more information and to find a dealer visit:

Morewood Engineering

Split Pivot

Hutchinson United Ride Video Val D'isere World Cup

Hi! Here is our video of Val D'isere world cup. Tracey is giving us some updates of her injury.
United Ride Odyssey 2012 / Val D'Isère World Cup from UNITEDRIDE on Vimeo.

Morewood Zuliza?

What do you get when you cross a Morewood Zula with a Morewood Ndiza?  You get a Ndula...nah, a Zuliza!  Whatever you would like to call it this little bike rips.  Morewood needs a replacement for the Ndiza...will this be it?  Maybe, we can hope and pray.  Here are some photos that show the evolution of the Zuliza...enjoy!

Fabien's latest paint on the Zuliza 2.0 at Crankworx Les2Gets - Photo: Gregnanin

2010 Sea Otter Photos by Jason Nixon sicklines.com

By the time we set-up for the Windham World Cup Fabien's bike had been further improved with the addition of a Bos Deville fork.

Patrick built a linkage frame to stiffen up the rear end Zuliza 2.0

The Zuliza 2.0

2012 Sea Otter - Photo by Spomer VitalMTB

Mick's Zuliza at Sea Otter.

Hutchinson United Ride - Val D'Isère

Rough weekend for the Hutchinson United Ride in Val D'Isère for the 6th round of World Cup, Tracey crashed and she crashed hard…

Everything started well with Wednesday track walk and after Thursday practice, Guillaume, Tracey and Mick felt confident for the race on Sunday. That's on Friday that things went wrong. Tracey crashed during a practice run and broke her femur and collarbone. She's been airlifted to the hospital and get a leg surgery. She's now doing pretty good and she gets better everyday.

The race was not over! Mick had a big crash during qualify but he is a protected ride so he will race on Sunday anyway. After a huge storm it was Guillaume turn to go but the track was just to slippery, none of the 30 guys after him qualified, he crashed and made a hole in his leg.

So finally on Sunday weather was just perfect, Mick had 5 practice runs cause he didn't ride on Saturday to stay with Tracey in the hospital, and it was already time for the finals. He had an amazing run and after an exciting race he ended up at the 6th position! Pretty good considering what happened!

Now everyone is going to rest during this month off before worlds. Fabien's arm surgery went pretty well too and his ankle is almost good now. Good recovery to Tracey, she's really happy with all the support she gets, keep it coming!

Check back for more news about Tracey's recovery.

Bye!

Photos Credit : United Ride & Andres Jaramillo/flipper