Over the last few months we’ve been reviewing Easton products and the Haven wheel set in particular stirred up a lot of interest. Even when I’m on the trail I get questions and comments about my Havens so here’s a quick press release that talks about the new Easton wheels. Enjoy.
Easton Wheels: The Choice of the Best Off-Road Athletes
Effort to test new technologies in the heat of competition results in better wheels and components for all types of riders.(Scotts Valley, Calif., Jan. 19, 2010) Easton Cycling has announced their support of the sports top teams and riders including the Lapierre International Team, Kona Clump and Trek-Brentjens Racing Team. New Zealands Sam Blenkinsop, will join riders like Bart Brentjens, as they train and race with Eastons support throughout the coming season. Greg Watts will fly the flag for Haro in slopestyle and freeride events on Easton wheels.
Working with leading athletes across multiple disciplines allows us to develop quality feedback on a consistent basis around our products and helps push our development process farther and faster than would otherwise be possible, shared Tom Larter VP of Easton Sports. Our riders chose Easton in order to have access to cutting-edge technology and wheels that will take them to the top step of the podium.
Team La Pierre International
Easton’s Havoc DH wheels will be ridden by Nico Vouilloz and 21 year-old World Cup sensation Blenkinsop on the new Team Lapierre International. The new squad also features Sam Flockhart, a rider that finished 15th overall in the 2009 Maxxis Cup despite the handicap of being just 16 years-old. Team Lapierre will also feature a cross-country squad that includes leading French athletes: French U23 National Champion Alexis Vuillermoz, back-to-back French National Champion Ccile Ravanel.
Kona Clump
The Kona Clump will run with Easton Havoc wheels and components. Having 22 year-old Paul Basagoitia, one of the most celebrated slopestyle riders ever, and John Cowan who founded Clump. Spanish show stoppers 19 year-old Andreu and 22 year-old Lluis Lacondeguy, and last but not least Graham Agassiz and Grant Fielder.Trek-Brentjens Racing
Bart Brentjens and his Trek-sponsored cross-country squad will be running on the new Haven wheelset and provide valuable feedback as Easton develops the next generation of cross-country race wheels.Haro/Greg Watts
Greg Watts will head out for a season of freeride and slopestyle competitions aboard Eastons Havoc and Havoc DH wheels. Being close to Easton makes him invaluable resource for pushing Eaton prototypes way past the limit.
