Gamut’s New Goods
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Gamut USA has launched a new P30 bashguard designed to protect 36t single ring set-ups. The design consists of a new polycarbonate blend and a never before used spoke and cavity structure that reduces the weight by 25% while providing greater protection. By employing a smarter approach to energy distribution when absorbing impacts, the new design channels energy away from the frame and more critical (not mention expensive) drive-train components.
In early 2007, Gamut started working on prototypes to break the 200 gram mark for a complete guide/device system. At 222 grams, the new P30 is the lightest guide available which can take the rigors of a World Cup season.
New P30 bashguard (click to enlarge)
“Although the riders we survey demand weight reduction in so many areas of their bikes, we knew we needed to lower the weight without compromising protection. The new material enables us to create the lighter structure which distributes energy away from more critical and expensive drive-train components and in no way compromises the frame or ISCG tabs like direct mount options” states Juan Graziosi, co- founder of Gamut USA.
Gamut Race Ring (click to enlarge)
Gamut’s approach to protecting drive-componentry is derived from rider feedback which surfaces 5 main elements; performance, durability, weight, ease of installation, and cost. These same principles were also followed in the design of Gamut’s new Race Rings which will be out later this year. “We had riders on our Race Rings all last season and now we are getting ready to release them to the market. They are lighter than anything else we are aware of and compliment the guides nicely” said Mike Poutre, co- founder of Gamut USA.
Gamut has also been working on their dual-ring chainguide, which will utilize the new bashguard design making it the lightest dual-ring on the market. Gamut would like to give special thanks to the riders who provided input and to our guys and gals that tested our prototypes all of last year. They help make Gamut’s products a reality.
For more information please visit www.gamutusa.com
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April 10th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Awesome!
Flexibility = Strength and less stress on the bike.
In my opinion no other guide comes close both in terms of preformance and weight!
April 10th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Sure, but does anyone else think they look like ass? Maybe it’s just me…
April 10th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Just you - I think both look sweet
April 10th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Are you saying you like the look of ass?
I think they look sweet!
April 11th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Fair enough, seems to be that I am the only one that thinks that, hehe.