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August 30, 2007
VANDERO 2 WHEELS IN STOCK
Vandero 2 wheels are shipping to shops and distributors now. You can expect them to be available in a week or two (if not sooner). As with all new machine built wheels, we highly recommend re-tensioning and re-truing the wheel after a few days of continuous use. Individual Vandero 2 hubs will be available soon.
COMPLETE WHEEL INFO:
- Black Vandero 2 Hub (36-H only).
- Black OEM Spokes.
- Hazard Lite Rim (chrome or hard anodized black).
- 2 lbs. 3 oz. with stock rim strip.
- Pricing will be slightly higher than the original Vandero wheel, but should remain in the same basic range.
VANDERO 2 HUBS:
The Vandero 2 is over three ounces lighter than the original Vandero, with only a minimal change in the suggested retail price. Employing G-Sport axle technology, this is essentially a mix of the Vandero and the Marmoset. What's the difference? The Marmoset has a stronger axle, bigger bearings and uses the highest quality materials available. The Vandero 2 is an affordable alternative that allows us to make reasonably priced factory built wheels.
- 17mm 7075-T6 helicoiled aluminum axle
- 3/8" G-Sport axle bolts w/17mm wrench flats & 6mm allen key slots.
- 2014-T6 forged Vandero hub shell (36-H only).
- 7075-T6 collars.
- 8.5 ounces (weight includes all hardware.)
- Black, Polished and limited editions.
Recent steps have been taken to ensure that the bearing seats on all of our hubs are being held to the tightest possible machining tolerances during manufacturing. We guarantee it.
A big post on the Plegs will be up tomorrow. They're not available yet, but we'll give you a lot of news on where we're at, as well as some interesting comments from the riders that are using them right now.
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Posted by: aggafd at August 30, 2007 06:25 PMcan you run pegs with these bad boys?
Posted by: dan at August 30, 2007 06:40 PMWhere have you been? There was a picture of thw wheel on Director fork with Plegs!
Hey Chris, will you post an update on Flatland forks tomorrow, too? Thanks!
Posted by: Daniil at August 30, 2007 06:55 PMChris is working on a Flatland fork update. If it is not up tomorrow, it will be up early next week.
Posted by: ben at August 30, 2007 07:11 PMYou can also run pegs on these bad boys.
Posted by: ben at August 30, 2007 07:11 PMso can use marmoset stuff on it?
Posted by: mush at August 30, 2007 07:58 PM3 OUNCES!!!!!!!!!!!!!WWWHHHHHAAAAATTT the FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
meh, might run plegs?
So psyched to hear the Pleg news/reports tomorrow. I like the Vandero 2 but I'm gonna pick up a M7 when I can afford it/when I get rid of my 14mm Dirt forks.
Posted by: TIMBO JOHNSON at August 30, 2007 08:17 PMAre the cones pressed on or are they sliding hardware?
Posted by: Heng at August 30, 2007 08:23 PMis the hub very much stronger than yhe original
Posted by: Devin at August 30, 2007 10:40 PMbecuase its an "affordable" wheel other wise with a 7ka it cost a lot more!
Posted by: olly 1 at August 31, 2007 06:33 AMuhm ill stick wit my profile minis run and look better
but nice front hub my friends got a gsport runs smooth
you really need to improve the engagment on your cassettes
Posted by: nopobmxer01 at August 31, 2007 08:40 AM"...affordable alternative.." ???? WTF!!! thats BULLSH*T!! and you know that! I have waited so long for this hub over the Marmoset and you claim the G-Sport version as having stronger bearings!!? In 6 years of riding and supporting your brand.. I am seriously disappointed.
However, those Director forks and Plegs make up for these sad news.
I still love ya, Hugo.
HOLLYWOOD STREET
Posted by: Hugo Rodas at August 31, 2007 10:24 AMyer its not bullsh*t hugo, its true,, read THE GOD DAMN TEXT
Posted by: olly 1 at August 31, 2007 10:53 AMThe Marmoset has bigger bearings and a bigger axle. It's as simple as that.
Don't take "affordable" as a negative. You can't expect everyone to be able to afford the Marmoset ($80-90) or M7 wheel. For those that can't, the Vandero 2 hub ($65) and wheel is the next logical choice. The Hazard Lite has proven itself during the last 6 years, and the Vandero 2 is a huge improvement over the original Vandero Hub. A lot of team riders are on this wheel.
As for my text, and the long wait, I've essentially copied that section from the original Vandero 2 post that went up in October of last year, so it's not like it's entirely new information that's come from out of nowhere.
I'm sorry to hear you're disappointed. If you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact me via e-mail at any time.
chrisc@odysseybmx.com
Posted by: Chris from Odyssey at August 31, 2007 10:56 AMya man he said alllllong time ago that the marmoset was higher quality then the vandero 2..... which is why im wondering why a lot of you are so exited for its availabilty...... meh.... good job on the directors..... im even more satisfied with the looks of how u made it than i thought id be....... im gonna get these as soon as they come out i think they were a great idea..... the only bad part about them will be all the little kids at the park asking why my forks are bent..... and all the ppl that say there ugly and stuff and stupid..... then theyll become the "cool" part a month or two later and get em.... im not a fan of ppl that dont research parts much.... but thats me....Function over looks.... even though i think they look sweeet..... cant wait for da plegs also
Posted by: bro-g at August 31, 2007 01:05 PM^^bro-g^^ that guys know something about bmx hes not a trend follower like all the other kids you dont need a fit s3 and slams to be good and yah function over looks hence the elementary stem=]
Posted by: nopobmxer01 at August 31, 2007 01:44 PMthanks nopo
Posted by: bro-g at August 31, 2007 03:17 PMi love the spreme bolt wethepeople hub. haha
Posted by: and at August 31, 2007 03:48 PMIf the Van2 hub is basically a cheaper version of the Marmoset (that came out years ago) then why would you bother to compare it to a wethepeople hub that just came out recently?
Posted by: Jeep997 at August 31, 2007 03:57 PMThe Wtp hub is alright, nothing special though. I think it looks kinda ugly. The vandero 2 Looks much nicer. Does this hub have the problem which some bolt-through hubs do, when you tighten it do the bearings get 'pinched' and not spin as well?
Posted by: Piers at August 31, 2007 04:43 PMare the hub flanges the same size as the O.G. vandero?
Posted by: jim at August 31, 2007 05:08 PMwheres the pleg update i cant wait.
Posted by: mush at August 31, 2007 05:51 PMThe hub flange is slightly larger to accommodate a larger bearing for the 17mm Axle. It is a pretty unnoticeable difference.
Posted by: ben at August 31, 2007 11:17 PMso what spoke size would i use to lace the new hub to my hazard lt
Posted by: jim at September 1, 2007 11:23 AM188mm
Posted by: ben at September 1, 2007 11:27 AMi love this hub
Posted by: mistah fabb at September 1, 2007 02:32 PMso much for the odyssy race vandero being 7 ounces, its 9.5 liars !
Posted by: duma at September 1, 2007 07:20 PMaye that is tight
who cares bout plegs
Posted by: timcinnati at September 4, 2007 06:37 PMhow much is it going to be, can you by the hub only not just a complete front wheel?
Posted by: blackboy at September 4, 2007 08:17 PMlooks cooll
Posted by: tom at September 5, 2007 07:41 AMi want one of these
Posted by: mistah fabb at September 8, 2007 03:50 AMthis hub looks real cool
i'm realy thinking of geeting one
I've seen bent axles on the old vandero
are these stud type bolts strong
if so this is the hub for me
Posted by: bmxallnightalong at September 9, 2007 02:21 AM