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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Overland Expo 2010 Teaser

Matrix Motosports and Kriega will support our dealer Black Dog Cycle Works as the representative dealer at the Overland Expo 2010 in Arizona. Here is a great teaser video to the expo.

Monday, December 28, 2009

BBC News: Dakar Rally challenge for Scottish lawyer



A Scottish lawyer is quitting his day job for a month to compete in the world's toughest endurance race.
Ten years ago, Paul Carlyle, from South Lanarkshire, could not even ride a motorcycle but he now plans to enter the notorious Dakar Rally in January.

The 38-year-old, who lives in Edinburgh, said taking part in the 5,600 mile marathon was a one-off opportunity of a lifetime.
He has spent five years preparing for the challenge.
Mr Carlye, an intellectual property lawyer and a partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn in the capital, is aiming to follow in the footsteps of Glaswegian Ewan Buchan, who became the first Scot to complete the rally on a motorbike earlier this year.
He will travel the equivalent of the distance between London and Edinburgh, off road, every day for more than a fortnight.
He said: "The Dakar is the toughest motor race in the world.

"It is a test of endurance, speed and navigation as well as luck. Only 40% of the starting riders will finish each year and my target is to be one of them.

"It's a once in a lifetime chance to take part in the top desert race in the world, riding alongside top factory riders."
The rally, which historically ended at Dakar in Senegal, will take place in South America for the second year running in 2010.
Starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the route will head north over the mountains to the Atacama desert in Chile, before heading south to Santiago and back to Buenos Aires.

Mr Carlyle, who is sponsored by equipment firm Kriega and supported by Desert Rose Racing, said: "It's difficult to know what to expect because the Dakar historically is very much in North Africa and that's where I've done most of my desert racing to date.
"The fact that it's moved to South America makes it a bit harder to assess what it will be like."
The biking enthusiast caught the Dakar bug after getting to know former winner, Frenchman Cyril Despres, at a charity event in the Moroccan desert.
The lawyer has been working hard on his fitness, taking part in triathlons and endurance cycling.

MotoX Magazine - Reviews Hydro3



MotoX Magazine from Europe evaluated the Kriega Hydro3 and had some great comments. See the review below.

As I’ve probably mentioned before, there is something deeply satisfying about fitting quality aftermarket parts to your bike – an almost Zen pleasure. And you can get similar enjoyment from using well-made and beautifully designed kit. Whether it’s a Shoei helmet or a pair of Alpinestar Tech 10s, the motocross kit bag can contain some wonderfully constructed softwear. But a hydration pack? Can there really be much difference between a budget bag from a camping store and the high-end products from top manufacturers in the market place? In a word, yes.
Last month I reviewed the Haul Strap from Kreiga, and this month it’s the turn of its three-litre hydration pack – the Hydro 3 – which I also picked up at the Dirt Bike Show last November.
I’ve been using a Scott pack for a couple of seasons and although it’s been okay, the bladder had started to leak and the straps were beginning to fall apart. It’s also fairly inflexible for anything other than just carrying a few litres of isotonic drink and a plug spanner. Try going on a full enduro, beach race or even a trail ride with it and there’s just no room for anything else, so an upgrade was well overdue and, to be honest, the Kriega was the one I wanted.
The main reason I wanted a hydration pack from this little-known British company is because they are specifically designed for motorcyclists and motorcycle sport, rather than being a generic ‘all sports’ pack. Hence, you really get the impression that the designers actually use the products they make. Or, at the very least, they spend a lot of time talking to people who do. Either way, the hydration pack oozes a combination of intelligent design and quality manufacture. The straps are well padded with a ventilated foam material, and they are adjustable at both ends to cope with every body shape, from a six stone waif to an oversize hunchback. There is a quick release buckle that secures the pack across your chest and another that goes around your waist. Once buckled up, this baby is going nowhere.
The actual body of the pack, which sits against your back, is panelled with the same ventilated foam material to keep everything nice and cool, and there is a sensible hook to hang the thing up when it’s full with your drink.
The front of the bag has the usual section to hold the reservoir plus an additional pocket that runs the full length of the unit; both pockets have waterproof zips. On top of this there is a lattice of elastic cord that will secure a set of waterproof trousers or a lightweight jacket, plus the attachment points for the optional five-litre pack (£25). Perfect.
The smart design continues with the fully reversible (and thus easily washable) lightweight bladder inside. It’s clearly marked up with the capacity in fluid ounces and litres, has a full-width non-fiddly opening aperture, a cunning Velcro-assisted closing mechanism that seals the thing tighter than a particularly nervous crab’s bottom, and the whole thing clips in place at the top of the pack.
To complete the Hydro-3, the drinking tube is fully removable (without spilling all the contents as there is a valve) and neoprene insulated to keep it from either heating up or cooling down too much, plus it’s also finished with a switchable and sturdy bite valve. Phew, I think that’s covered the lot.
Oh shit, I forgot to fully mention the optional five-litre add-on pack (the US-5) which, unsurprisingly, can be attached onto the Hydro 3 to increase the capacity by, err… slightly over 4.9 litres, which is ideal for a racing toolkit, medium-sized packed lunch or about three cans of Stella, depending on how seriously you are taking things. What’s more, if it’s too heavy to carry on the backpack, the US-5 can be easily bolted onto your front or rear mudguard using the sturdy attachment points. Lovely.
So that’s about it, except to say that having used the pack on the last few hare ‘n’ hounds of the season

I can report that aside from being beautifully designed and made, it’s comfortable, practical to race with and easy to drink from on the fly.
You get a real impression of quality from Kriega products, and not only are they durable, practical and well-priced, but they also come with a ten-year guarantee, which hints at the firm’s confidence in its own design. I really don’t think there is a better biking hydration pack on the market. But if there is, I really don’t care, because this one is excellent.
Highly recommended. JC

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

R15 Rucksack - BMW MOA's Gift Guide

BMW ON Magazine included Kriega's R15 as one of their 2009 Gift Guide products. A great rucksack for on or off road. Thanks, BMW MOA.

What we all wish we could do........ some do.



We want to constantly promote and support adventure programs and series about the same. Here is something well worth looking forward to............

"26,000 kilometers of Australian Highway, sand, mud, and gravel roads. Three months of camping at truck stops, caravan parks, greasy food, unique wildlife and amazing landscapes.

Curbsyde Productions in association with OneWheelDrive.Net is pleased to announce the upcoming release of “Australia Inside Out”, our first multi-episode, Full HD, adventure series.

Join OneWheelDrive.Net correspondents Joe and Flora Lloyd as they circumnavigate Australia a land of jaw-dropping natural scenery, strange wildlife, amazing beaches, and sunsets almost as gloriously delicious as its wine. The world’s largest island hosts a score of “must see” natural wonders of a life time; the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru (Ayers Rock) don’t disappoint. However, it is the vast emptiness between these destinations that we found so intriguing. The remote quiet noise of desert and ocean, that empties the mind and replenishes the soul.

Joe and Flora Lloyd start their motorcycle journey from Sydney and circumnavigating mainland of Australia, with an excursion deep into its red heart.

As Joe puts it, “This adventure, is a team effort — all the filming, riding and support is performed by the two of us. As we wield two Canon 5D MK 2 cameras to capture life onboard, the people and picture perfect landscapes along the way. It’s a three month journey that covers a vast array of subjects, weather, riding conditions and walks the fine balance between the tourist track and a deeper experience of Australia.”

Join OneWheelDrive.net in the spring of 2010 for the release of Australia Inside Out."

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

New Videos being Released in December

Matrix Motosports, along with Neale Bayly have produced a series of video to provide consumers with more details on the Kriega product line. This is the first release for the US10 - US20 - US30 and US40 drybag luggage line.



You can find all the videos as they are launched at You Tube - Matrixmoto