CRESTMEAD RACE 1 WRAP UP

As always, the Champion System Sizzling Summer Crestmead Series heralds the start of Queensland's domestic season. With an A grade field approaching 80 starters and big names like Michael Hepburn (GreenEdge), Jay McCarthy (Jayco Skins) and Peter Thompson (Drapac) it was bound to be fast and furious.
The one hour format definitely sorts the fit from pretenders and early breaks where strong but short lived in a race that averaged 48km/h. Early aggressors included Jordan Kerby and Dave Edwards (QAS) who ensured the bunch would have to work hard to keep it together. Jay McCarthy (Jayco Skins) showed why he is being picked as the next big thing in Australian Cycling by pulling big lap turns to catch a number of breaks.
With at least 5 laps to go and the lap boards no-where to be seen, Pensar-Hawk Racing tried to take control of the race with what looked like their entire team on the front, but the quality of the field showed with some of the more experienced riders like Michael Hepburn (GreenEdge) and Michael Cupitt (Budget Forklifts) seizing control of the box seats with 3 laps to go. With a last lap that was marred by crashes, Crankstar's own Steve George took control of the lead-out which delivered the sprinters into a block headwind.

Results*-
1. Peter Thompson
2. Jay McCarthy
3. Ryan Maccanally

*interim results

THE NEW KIT HAS LANDED

Fresh off the docks, Crankstar's latest kit has arrived. With prices for the CS Edge Short Sleeve Race Cut Jersey @$109.90 and the CS Air Race Cut Jersey @$119.90. Two choices for bibs as well with the CS Edge Bib Shorts @$149.90 and the CS Razor Bib Shorts @$199.90. We also have caps, gloves, musettes and socks to compliment the outfit. Come check it out in store @Crankstar.

YES, IT'S FOR SALE

 Yes, it's true. After many enquiries and a great deal more compliments out on the road, Crankstar's first themed show bike is for sale. The reason? We have something special on the way and a bike this unique should be seen out on the road and not in a garaged collection. What makes this build so special is all of the time and skill that has gone into the paintwork as well as the subtle hints of colour that highlight all that is Parlee.

The spec...

-2011 Parlee Z4 ML (56cm top tube) custom painted in Rootbeer Candy

-2011 Sram Force custom painted in Rootbeer Candy

-Quark Power Crank 172.5mm custom painted in Rootbeer Candy with Orange chainring Bolts

-Chris King Bottom Bracket

-Thomson Stem & Seatpillar

-3T Rotundo LTD carbon bars

-Enve 1.25 Tubular Rims

-Tune Orange Hubs

-Conti GP4000 Tubulars

-Garmin Edge 705

-King Cages custom brushed in copper

-San-marco Concor saddle

The price... $6500

For all enquiries, contact Crankstar.

PROJECT Z5 2012 - STAGE 1

So with Parlee introducing 2 new colour schemes to this year's 2012 Z5 line-up, it was only natural that we were going to take the new theme and run with it. Here are just a few quick snaps of the new Campagnolo Record groupset that will be paired with the new Silver Z5.The first instalment begins...

 Classy pin-stripes will give this build that understated yet bold feel that should make heads turn for that second look.

 Subtle hints of the double pin-stripes set the rear mech off. Bike porn at it's finest.

 Campag may not be so friendly when pulling apart and assembling, but we think it's worth it.

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Keep an eye out for the next few instalments or come check out the progress at Crankstar.

NEW COLOURS FOR PARLEE'S Z5

 Parlee is now offering their flagship Z5 in 3 new colour options for 2012. Options include this Silver number with some sweet red and black highlights. Also on offer are two white versions with a blue or orange accent to keep you standing out in the bunch. Swing by Crankstar to check out the new colour options as well as the new Z5 SLI for your new Shimano or Campagnolo intergrated groupset.

SO THIS IS WHY WE LOVE INDEPENDENT FABRICATIONS

Former IF racer and camera maestro Logan Hodson paid Independent Fabrications a recent visit and took a bit of footage. Here's the link to their blog. It will make you all warm and tingly!

http://ifbikesblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/video-newmarket-shop.html