So what is The Dirt Worker you ask? It’s a few things, but the quick version is that it’s part editorial and part advertorial, bringing you up to date with new and special products, closeouts and crazy deals. It will also let you know what is happening at Dirt Works, be it staff, events, results or product reviews.

Keep an eye on: http://issuu.com/search?q=dirt%2520works&st=document

You should find a fresh new Dirt Worker roughly every month.

What’s New?Page 4; this issue we introduce “page 4”. It’s a quick way to let you know what has just arrived. Some brands/product lines are all new (and you’ll often find a page or two devoted to them in the Dirt Worker), and some are re-stocks of previously sold out lines. Either way... a great way to get up to speed on what’s just landed in DW HQ.

Who’s New?Ame; Ame’s been with us a while, deftly handling warranty matters since having a baby late last year. But she’s just moved into a full time role in accounts.

A sad farewell to:Dave; A long standing voice on the phones, a crazed weight weenie and a cyclocrosser. Daves level of tech knowledge and dedication to the pursuit of less weight will be missed. As will his seemingly endless quiver of “dad jokes”. (you can read his sad farewell on page 11)

Lachie; Our accounts collection master is moving on to new pastures. We’ll all miss Lachie’s infectious smile and good nature.

Josh; Thanks to Josh, we all know a lot more about the value of $80 baseball caps. Josh has been in the warehouse for a while now and he’s moving on to a plumbing apprenticeship.

EventsDT Swiss Mountains to Beach Mark and Pat spent a fantastic week cleanig bikes with Muc-Off and hooking people up with test rides on DT Swiss wheels. a fun time was had by all.

Mont 24 Hour, March 27-28; the Dirt Works Popstar Racing Team will be cranking out the not-so-hot laps at the Mont 24 hour. Pop by our display to shoot the breeze or maybe test ride a Niner or Ibis?

*NEWS FLASH*Call in to the DW stand at the Mont24, bring a bottle of cold drinkable beer and we’ll swap you, a full bottle of beer - for a full bottle of Muc-Off!

(To redeem you must bring a printed copy of this page to the DW stand at the 2010 Mont 24hour. Beer for Muc-Off deal is only available to persons over the age of 18. If you’re not sure if you’re over 18 or not... ask your parents )

2All prices listed are suggested retail prices at time of printing only. Local pricing may vary. Please confirm pricing with your local bicycle retailer at time of ordering. All products are subject to changes in specifications and price. Just like you... we sometimes make mistakes. If you spot something obvious... let us know. info@dirtworks.com.au

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RRC series Carbon DT Swiss wheels are now in stock in a wide range of models. All rear wheels feature DT Swiss patented Star ratchet freewheel mechanism.

Choose, in either tubular or clincher:32mm deep profile 46mm deep profile66mm deep profileFull carbon disc rear(you can even mix and match as required)Competitively priced and built with the quality that you trust from DT Swiss. Talk to your local DT Swiss dealer for more info’.

TubularsPair (spoked) - $3425Rear DISC - $1975

ClinchersPair (spoked) - $3950Rear DISC - $2495

want to talk 29er’s or singlespeeding? Shoot Aido an email on info@dirtworks.com.au4

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Large range of guides, & chainrings. Inc’ the new XCX guide.

fresh stocks of Fixie grips, toeclips, pedals and hubs.

massive shipment of 2010 wheels. mtb - road - carbon.

new 2010 saddles + I-beam seatposts

Full re-stock of cranks, new SIXC bars and cranks. Deus coloured bars.

top up stocks of Eastern BMX P & A. Traildigger shipment.

Protaper riser bars in both AM and DH models

new CARBON railed WCS saddles + large range of bars and stems.

Crest, Podium MMX, Flow and Arch rims. Also plenty of sealent.

ask about our FREE Sun rims with a wheelset build offer!

more stock of complete Hudz range

replacement stock of ESI grips range. Racers edge and Chunky

2010 stocks of R7, Minute, Drake and Dorado PRO

new SHUFFLE mtb hubs. Std, SL and SS models.

new shipment of EQ and MTX rims.

large shipment of CB wheels. Inc’ Cobalt in RED. + new Joplin4 seatpost.

2nd shipment of Niner frames. AIR, RIP, SIR.

Stroker Trail, Carbon and Gram. Also large stocks of spares.

replacement stocks of Muc-Off cleaner + chain docs

Fall LIne gloves and grips in stock now. Rove flat pedals just arrived

Gaz’ at the 2009 Highland Fling

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Dirt Works offers a wide range of grips from FOUR manufacturers, using the patented ODI Lock-On clamp system. Choose from Race Face, ODI, Answer and Oury.(and all are Manufactured in the USA by ODI.)

Best of all... they’re all the same price.

all lock on grips - $49new *lower* pricing!

Shuffle frontfront hub: fits almost every fork. 9mm QR, 9mm Hollowpoint QR, 15mm, 20mm. All adaptors included with each hub. Nothing extra to buy!

rrp: $236Shuffle rearRear STD hub: fits almost every frame. 135mm x 10mm QR, Hollowpoint 10mm QR & bolt up 12mm,. All adaptors + axles included with each hub. Nothing extra to buy! (SL and SS versions also)

rrp: $236

Check out the full range of Dice mtb and Vederci road and touring wheels from Wheelcraft

*NEW* Verdeci road and touring hub range. Quality and value!

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612 cranksetThe 612 Track Crank (six-one-two) is an extremely stiff and strong 144BCD track crank. It is at home on the busy avenues of your city as it is on the boards of the velodrome. The 612 is cold forged, allowing for a better grain structure in the metal and producing a stronger and more durable part. It utilizes the classic JIS square taper spindle and comes with a color matched 46 tooth 1/8th chainring. available in: Anno’ Red, Gold, Black, White

rrp: $225

Big Block bikeThis is the bike that we’ve always dreamed of building and we are proud to make that dream available to you. Each size frame has been evaluated for optimum tubing butt placements, diameter, and wall thickness. Attention to detail is our mantra, and it shows in every aspect of this bike. It soaks up bumps, sprints like mad, and begs to be ridden hard. Ride it on the street or take it to the boards, the Big Block will hold up its’ end of the deal wherever you choose to ride it.

rrp: $1450

Star bmx gripsHarder rubber stars on a softer rubber compound make for a great no slip grip. Multiple color combinations to suit any bike, these are a stone cold classic and favorite of the BMX, mountain bike and fixie worlds.

rrp: $29.50

Star track gripsThese are the same diameter as the BMX grips. Colours: Blk w/lime, blk w/pink, blk w/red, blk w/white, light blue w/white, pink w/white, royal blue w/light blue, red w/white.

rrp: $19.95

Track gripsStandard basic track grips. Thin diameter, 175mm long, ready to race.

rrp: $14.95

Cecil Pro pedalThe Cecil Pro is a traditional sealed bearing low profile track pedal and was designed to accomdate single toe straps. Because of the low profile “Keirin” shape, this is a single sided pedal.

rrp: $79 ($89 - white)

Std Track pedalThe Standard Track Pedal is a great value basic track pedal that was designed to accomodate double straps. The Standards represent a high benchmark for low cost pedals.

rrp: $39

“my cat’s breath smells like cat food” - Ralph Wiggum

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Big Block frameThe Big Block track frameset represents our vision of the ideal track frame for the modern fixed gear rider. We designed the Big Block with as much thoughtfulness and foresight as possible. Custom head tube badge, signature dropouts, subtle graphics and timeless style.

rrp: $749

Big Block forkAvailable in both 1” and 1 1/8” sizes. Lugged crown, straight blades, and looks that will make your heart melt. Full 4130 High Quality Chromoly tapered fork blades, lugged crown, and matching dropouts

rrp: $199

Dropout frameThe Dropout is a platform for pretty much anything you want to do that involves big wheels and hard riding. It can handle trails, jumps, hardcourt, messengering, whatever. Instead of paint this baby is ED finished for rust prevention and then powdercoated for ultimate durability. The fully heat treated fork (stronger) has been designed with some flex to make landings more comfortable and we’ve designed some very trick fork ends with integrated “lawyer” tabs. The 990 BMX studs are removable, as are the rear brake cable routing and gyro tabs. Colours: “Shades of Grey” or “Countertop green”

rrp: $785

Crayton Mtn Double toe clipsDouble bar mountain style quad gate toe clips.These work great, are reasonably priced, and come in colors. Colours: Pink, Gold, Black, Red & Chrome.

rrp: $49

Swan Road Double toe clipsRoad style double toe clips (two gates) for those who prefer a classic road shape and feel. If you’re looking for classic styling and double strap performance, this is for you.

rrp: $29

Double toe strapsDouble toe straps represent the ultimate in toe strap comfort and performance. Colours: Brown, Black, White.

rrp: $57

Std Track HubsThese are the best value track hub on the market today. Extremely affordable, rolls incredibly smooth, looks great, has a hollow axle for weight savings, and require little to no maintenance. For the money, they simply cannot be topped. Gold, Black, Pewter, Red, White, Silver. w/sale

(f): $89 ($98 - white)

(r): $97 ($109 - white)

Alpine330g (26”)

$179

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Podium MMX

290g (26” - per rim)

$199 (rim only)(rider weight limit 77kg)

Raven tyre26 x 2.2, 29 x 2.2, 700 x 35 TUBELESS READY

rrp: $109

Crest340g (26”)

$179also in 29er!

(380g)

XCX For XC/trail riders!Extremely light at 56 grams!Gear range of 32T - 42T, small enough for the steep climbs and big enough to hammer the downhills! Perfect set-up for 1x9 XC bikes.Available in black or white

rrp: $89

SS+Uses World Cup winning SRS+ guide designNickel plated chrome-moly steel backplate 258 grams light! Super strong and super light!!Turbocharger Bashguard Uses new Tech 3 Stealth Idler Available in black or white

rrp: $149

GuideringsSuper strong, long lasting 7075 T6 constructionAvailable in: Black, Silver, Gold, Green, Purple & Red

$75

Joplin4 stdrrp: $369

Joplin4 “remote”

rrp: $425

Joplin4Redesigned for 2010 from the ground up to reduce side movement and increase travel (100mm). Even the saddle rail clamp has been totally redesigned!

Available with the handlebar remote... or with a handy under the saddle nose release lever. You can even upgrade to the remote lever later if you want.

Warranty - two-years

Iodine - Orange

Iodine - Iron

Sage - Green

Opium - Red

Crank Brothers wheels. (all models)

rrp: $1249Cobalt XC/trail Opium DHSage FRIodine AMWarranty - two-years

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Cobalt - 29er(silver only - coming soon)

Cobalt - Red

Cobalt - Champagne

Cobalt - Blue

Cobalt - Black/Goldalso in Lefty version

- coming soon

Crank Brothers Multi Tools - great quality - great pricing - LIFETIME WARRANTY

Race Face Turbine c/rings in stock now. “lighter + cheaper than XTR”10

Deus 3/4 bars XC & trail riders get the cool colours too!Built for: XC/TrailDimensions: 680mm width, 6º rearward, 9º upward, 31.8mm Weight: 235gColours: Black, blue, purple, gold, red, green, orange

$149

Elvis - fat bikes are funI built myself up a Surly Pugsley last year. If you’re not aware, the Pugsley has 4” wide tyres, mounted onto a 65mm wide rim. I built it (initially) for the 2010 Simpson Desert Bike Challenge. I rode (and walked) the desert in 2008 and 2009 on a regular mtb. It was difficult and guess what? Sand really is soft! In short... I should’ve listened to people that told me to ride a Pugsley. Experiance is like that. It’s great in hindsite...

But... having built the Pug’ “just” for the sand, a funny thing happened. I took it off-road on my local trails. I rode it to work on the M4 freeway. I rode it while camping over the holidays. You know what I learned?

This bike rocks!

Forget “lines”... heh heh... we don’t need no lines. The Pug’ is a behometh that can not be stopped by mere “trails”. It rolls over anything and everything in sight. More importantly... it’s more fun than one should be allowed to have on a bicycle.. to find out more: www. surlybikes.com/frames/pugsley_frame/

Dave Rome - my time at DWAs I leave the promised land of Dirt Works to further my studies, I look back at the past 28 months. I am sure to miss the awesome times had; both at the office and out. Lifelong friends have been made and dream bikes have been built.

Many people now know me as the obsessed weight weenie bike whore. Recently I’ve built up a collection of Salsa and Ibis bikes in the garage. I’m most proud of the Salsa Chilli Con Crosso Cyclo-Cross bike, 7.8kg of speed and the 8kg Ibis Tranny, sure it’s single speed but it’s just plain fun! Throw in the Ibis Mojo SL, Salsa Podio roadie, Salsa Casserol singlespeed and the Salsa race hardtail and I’m starting to live up to my reputation.

Thanks to the crew of Dirt Works and all the dealers for the awesome experiences. See you all at the Cyclo Cross Worlds when they come to Australia!

Keep the rubber side off the ground.

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M1600 XC/trail wheelset. 1600g 9/15mm front + 135mm rear. Patented Star-Ratchet freewheel mechanism.

$999 (pair)

E2200 All Mountain wheelset. 2200g9/15/20mm front + 135mm rear

$758 (pair)

X1800 XC wheelset. 1800g9/15mm front + 135mm rear

$595 (pair)

XRC1350 CARBON rim - XC wheelset. 1350g 9/15mm front + 135mm rear. Patented Star-Ratchet freewheel.

$2650 (pair)

EXC1550 CARBON rim - Enduro/trail wheelset. 1550g 9/15/20mm front + 135mm rear. Patented Star-Ratchet freewheel.

$3170 (pair)

XRC1250 CARBON rim - XC race wheelset. 1250g 9mm front + 135mm rear. Patented Star-Ratchet freewheel.

$4250 (pair)

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Torx nipplesAllow higher spoke tension. Better tension = a stronger, stiffer wheel

Tricon hubA new 2 piece hub design allows for a stronger stiffer wheel.

Concave rim Allows higher tension. This means a stronger, stiffer wheel.

Crowfoot spoking A combination of radial and crossed spokes.

Star Ratchet Strong, light, reliable. Tricon comes with the proven DT Swiss Star Ratchet freewheel mechanism.

Double threaded Straight pull spokes, threaded on both ends are subject to lower peak loads.

Tricon XM1550 TUBELESS - XC / trail wheelset. 26mm wide rim. CentreLock & IS disc compatible 1550g9/15mm front + 135mm rear

$1595 (pair)

mtb carbon

Check out the new Tricon wheels in AMB, MBA and Enduro magazines.

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ATLAS AMAll mountain/trail Warranty: LIFETIME

Price: $449

ATLAS FRFreeride/downhillWarranty: LIFETIME

Price: $449

When it comes to replacing or upgrading cranks... we all know what we want. Quality, value & performance, in a sweet looking package, that’s not priced over the top. Race Face covers every discipline from Fixie, through FR, DH, all mountain, trail and XC. Priced to compete with the mainstream brands, Race Face cranks make a fantastic upgrade to any ride.

RESPONDAM/FR/DH

Price: $359

EVOLVEXC/trail - 22/32/44

Price: $349

DECADENCEArms only - Fixie street.

Price: $296

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6 reasons why Deus trumps XT!1) Colours: Black, Gold, Red, White

2) Chainrings: New 2010 Tubine.

3) Looks: Deus looks HOT!

4) Warranty: LIFETIME

5) Weight: 850g

6) Price: $439

NEXT SLCARBON XC race crankset, 22/32/44 - Titanium spindle - Weight: 695g

Price: $999 lighter than XTR!

SIXCCARBON all-mountain/trail crankset, 22/32/44 or 24/36/bash - Weight: 760g

Price: $849 lighter than XTR!

new *lower*

pricing!

on all

Race Face

product

Too many models of Ritchey handlebars to list here. Call for details.

WCS Logic2Made from TRX50 seamless, triple butted alloy - Fit Logic = Adjusted reach / drop per width - Weight: 235g

rrp: $169

WCS Streem CARBONCARBON RAILS - Vector wing design dissipates vibration - Low-profile design and narrow shell - White or Black! Weight: 145g

rrp: $285

WCS Lock-On gripsTwin bolt locking design - Great for wet conditions - Tough, proven, comfortable WCS neoprene grip compound.

rrp: $44

WCS Bar EndsOne piece forged design - Perfect for enduro/marathon events - Available in wet black or wet white finish.

rrp: $78

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2010 Syncros FL and AM saddles in stock now!

WCS Carbon 4-AxisMatrix carbonalloy technology. 3D net forged 2014 alloy encased in hi-modulus carbon. Available in weave & UD. 124g

rrp: : $289

WCS 4-Axis3D net forged 2014 alloy with bias cut steerer clamp.Wet WHITE, wet black, wet red.125g

rrp: $195

WCS 4-Axis3D net forged 2014 alloy with bias cut steerer clamp.Wet white, wet black, wet RED.125g

rrp: $195

PRO Carbon 4-AxisMatrix carbonalloy technology. 3D net forged 2014 alloy encased in hi-modulus carbon.Carbon “weave” finish

rrp: $189

PRO 4-Axis “44”3D net forged 6060-T6 alloy with 44mm faceplate to better distribute loads.Wet black, ball burnished black.

rrp: $10917

R1600 Road all purpose wheelset. 1600g Patented Star-Ratchet freewheel. Campy’ or Shimano.

rrp: $999 (pair)

Mon Chasseral road racing wheelset. 1450g Patented Star-Ratchet freewheel. Campy’ or Shimano cassette option.

rrp: $1349 (pair)

R1900 Road training/commuting wheelset. 1900g

rrp: $649 (pair)

RR1850 Road training/commuting wheelset. 1850g Patented Star-Ratchet freewheel. Campy’ or Shimano cassette option. Black or White

rrp: $1420 (pair)

RRC1250 Road racing wheelset. 1250g Ceramic bearings, patented Star-Ratchet freewheel. Campy’ or Shimano cassette option. 18/24 spokes.

rrp: $5250 (pair)

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Torx nipplesAllow higher spoke tension. Better tension = a stronger, stiffer wheel

Tricon hubA new 2 piece hub design allows for a stronger stiffer wheel.

Concave rim Allows higher tension. This means a stronger, stiffer wheel.

Crowfoot spoking A combination of radial and crossed spokes.

Star Ratchet Strong, light, reliable. Tricon comes with the proven DT Swiss Star Ratchet freewheel mechanism.

Double threaded Straight pull spokes, threaded on both ends are subject to lower peak loads.

Tricon RR1450 road TUBELESS wheelset. 1450g Patented Star-Ratchet freewheel mechanism. Campy’ or Shimano cassette option.

rrp: $1649 (pair)

DT Swiss also offer a massive range of rims, hubs and spokes. (surprise)

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Steamroller FixieTrack ready fixed wheel machine. Rear hubs is fixed/free. Includes (f) + (r) brakes.

rrp: $1199

CrossCheck“One bike to rule them all”... Cross’, commuting, on-road/off-road, the CrossCheck does it all.

rrp: $1799

Karate Monkey 29erSingleSpeed 29er fun machine. Avid disc brakes. WTB Exi Wolf 29 x 2.3” tyres, Surly hubs.

rrp: $1999

Long Haul TruckerQuite simply the best bike made for commuting and long distance touring.

rrp: $1799

PacerIt’s a road bike. No... it’s not really for “racing”. It’s for riding, it’s for enjoying, it the Pacer.

rrp: $1949

images used for illustrative purposes only. Overseas models may be shown

If aluminium was good for making frames - they’d make steel out of it.

w/sale:

Test ride Ibis and Niner demo bikes at the 2010 Mont 24 hour

Call in to the DW stand at the Mont24, bring a bottle of cold (drinkable) beer and we’ll swap you: a full bottle of beer - for a 1L bottle of Muc-Off! *

“To redeem you must bring a printed copy of this page to the DW stand at the 2010 Mont 24hour. Beer for Muc-Off deal is only available to persons over the age of 18. If you’re not sure if you’re over 18 or not... ask your parents. (limited stocks so get in early)

carbon road brakeREVL products are free from compromise. They are as light as possible, deliver absolute performance, and have an industry leading array of features.

Weight -116g per wheelArm material - carbon fiberStud material - titaniumPads - Swissstop ghpColor - Gloss carbonw/sale

$549 (pair)

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amazing end of season

deals on these

models at your

local Salsa or Surly dealer.

Salsa Casseroll singlespeed

Surly RatRide 1x1

singlespeed

Surly Steamroller singlespeed

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Salsa Casseroll w/105 - 30 speed

Salsa Pistola

w/Sram Rival

talk to your local Salsa or Surly dealer. Or email us on:

info@dirtworks.com.au for a dealer near you.