Velocity Releases XC Race Day Rim and Wheelset, Blunt SL

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Velocity Releases XC Race Day Rim and Wheelset, Blunt SL

(Grand Rapids, MI) Designed to be lighter, stronger, and faster. Velocity is proud to announce its newest rim, the Blunt SL. Bringing together the proven success and technology of the P35 and Blunt rims, Velocity has developed a new tubeless ready race day rim that weighs in at 420 grams in the 29”/700c platform. The Blunt SL can easily be made tubeless using Velocity’s Velotape kit. In addition to rims, Blunt SL Pro and Comp wheelsets are available. Each wheel is handbuilt by The Wheel Department at Velocity, which can custom build to rider’s specifications. Detailed information can be found at www.velocityusa.com. The Velocity Blunt SL rims and wheelsets are available through any local bike shop or from Velocity’s online store.

Velocity Blunt SL rims are available in 26”, 650b or 29” sizes, in black, silver or white color with 28, 32 or 36 hole drilling. MSRP $84.99

Velocity Blunt SL Pro wheelsets:

[28 hole Velocity Lightweight ATB disc hubs, front (2x/radial) and rear (2x) with Sapim CX Ray spokes, alloy nipples]

- 26” (559) – 1,475 grams

- 650b – 1,525 grams

- 29”/700c – 1,575 grams

MSRP $799.99

Velocity Blunt SL Comp wheelsets:

[32 hole Velocity Lightweight ATB disc hubs, front (3x/radial) and rear (3x) with DT Swiss Competition spokes, brass nipples]

- 26” (559) – 1,675 grams

- 650b – 1,725 grams

- 29”/700c – 1,775 grams

MSRP $549.99

Rider Profile: Oscar Khan

Today, we start a new series on the blog appropriately called Rider Profile. A pseudo interview format with our Velocity sponsored riders from around the world. Today we feature Oscar Khan, from the U.K.. Enjoy.

Name: Oscar Beltane Tiger Khan (real name)
Age: just turned 18
Location: LONDON
Website: fixedgearlondon.com wrahw.com

Sponsors: 14 bike co, Velocity, Sadio, WRAHW, Vans, Dickies, Halo tyres, FGLDN
Cycling Specification: FGX (fixed gear freestyle)

How did you get into cycling?

OK: In the beginning I did it to get from spot to spot to skateboard but I started to ride the same spots on my bike and had just as muchfun. When I met the guys from FGLDN, I got really stoked on it and started doing it all the time.

How long have you been riding?

OK: I can't remember. I started just riding bikes about 3 and a bit years ago.

How did you get into FGFS [Fixed Gear Freestyle] riding?

OK: Mainly just hoping up and down curbs on the way to places and doing wheelies and stuff then I started being stupid and breaking my bike on stairs and stuff and needed stronger bikes.

Favorite place to ride?

OK: I really love going on trips and riding new spots, I get bored of the same old parks and spots. F*ck parks.

Tell a story of a ride or cycling experience you will never forget:

OK: Once on a trip to ride the Nike tunnel park Tom Lamarche drank like a crate of Red Bull and turned into a real skuz punk psycho, smashing cans and sh!t. Everyone got crazy and started fighting and tom threw up [hahahahahah] I smelt like red bull for days.

What are your plans for the future? (Upcoming season/year goals and aspirations)

OK: I'm going to New York in a month so anyone who wants to let me stay at their place can contact me. Aside from that I want to go Thailand to visit the Saio guys. Also I want to film something that is actually good.

What Velocity wheels are you using?

OK: P35

Thoughts on the wheels/rims?

OK: They're the widest, lightest wheels I know.

What kind of bike did you build around your Velocity wheels? (Bike Check)

OK: My custom 14 bike co frame allows me to run super fat 2.2 Halo tyres on p35s and still have loads of room. Aside from that mostly Sadio parts which are the best parts company that actually makes things specifically for fixed gear and some other miscellaneous brands for what Sadio don't (yet) make.

What do you do when your not on your bike (guilty pleasures, etc)?

OK: Smell bad, make really bad art, gatecrash partys, watch police chases from my balcony, listen to happy hardcore.

Westjam - Oscar khan & Ed Wonka from Hector Ward on Vimeo.

GR

We've said this before, but we're proud of our city, our state and our country. Here in Grand Rapids there is quite the growing cycling community, just to mention a few:

- in 2009 being awarded bronze level status as a Bicycle Friendly community

- having 11 shops

- 2 bicycling ministry co-op's

- 1 urban mountain bike park

- miles of paved trails, access to multiple mountain bike trails just outside of town

- a few frame builders

- numerous road and mountain teams

- a strong presence and advocating by the WMMBA

- Grand Rapid Bike Polo

- 3 bicycle company headquarters

One of those headquarters is us, one are our friends at Slingshot Bikes. They recently were featured on the Rapid Growth website, as PJ, Aaron and John are set to bring Slingshot back into the limelight. One of there projects is the DD-M1, which we were glad to see have the new Blunt SL's put on it. Be sure to check out Slingshot when you get a chance.

Velocity Online Store Maintenance!

Hopefully you've already visited our online store. If you haven't do it and do it now...

But you won't be able to tomorrow night, Saturday May 22nd from 10pm PST until Sunday May 23rd at 4am PST. The site will be going under some normal maintenance.

Our normal site will be up and running as to help you get your Velocity fix during the late hours of the weekend. We apologize for any inconvenience but take this as a chance to truly dream about your next set of wheels and rims!

To live...

As we close Bike to Work week, a clip from To Live and Ride in LA seems to fit extremely well and Mr. Quick is on some Deep V's so it's hard not to enjoy that... [click the photo below, sorry it's an exclusive clip to the Next Movie].

To Live and Ride in LA has been garnering quite a lot of attention wherever it has been played. Director David Rowe (Fast Friday) puts forth this new documentary feature that 'explores a side of L.A. few outsiders have seen. From races through rush-hour traffic to midnight loft parties, To Live & Ride in L.A. is a fast paced-trip through the busy streets and back-alleys of one of the world's largest cities.' It will be available on DVD and iTunes in a month, be sure to check it out!

To Live & Ride In L.A. OFFICIAL TRAILER from TRAFIK on Vimeo.