Shortly after, I cruised over to the Shadow Conspiracy booth to see what Ronnie Bonner and Mike were up to. Shadow has been busy dropping a lot of new product over the last year or so, so it’s always good to get a closer look at some of their product they have to offer. Take a look…
The Shadow Vultus forks (purple) are made from 4130 Sanko chromoly fluted, butted and tapered tubing that is 100% heat-treated after welding. The forks feature 4mm thick drop outs, 26mm offset and a 6061 alloy top cap. Weighing in at 29.8 oz. with black, white, red, purple, highlighter blue, highlighter yellow color options. These are available with a limited lifetime warranty.
The Creeper Lite V3 forks (red) are also made from 4130 Sanko chromoly butted and tapered tubing that is 100% heat-treated after welding. They also feature 4mm thick drop outs, a 35mm offset and a 6061 alloy top cap. These weigh in at 32 oz. with black, white, red, electric lime, purple, October orange, highlighter blue and olive colors. These also are available with a limited lifetime warranty.
The Vultus 4″ bars are designed for the younger kids, and fixie/road bikes. These 100% post weld heat-treated, 13 butted chromoly bars have 10 degrees of back sweep and 3 degrees of upsweep. Weighing in at 17.4 oz. with chrome, black, white, red, purple, highlighter blue and highlighter yellow color options.
The bigger Vultus bars are also made from 100% post weld heat-treated, 13 butted chromoly. These are available in an assortment of sizes 7.5″ (25″ wide), 8.0″, 8.25″ 8.5″ (28″ wide) and 9″ rise (30″ wide) with 10 degrees of backsweep, 3 degrees of upsweep and a weight of 25.4 oz. Color options include chrome, black, white, red, purple, electric lime, October orange, highlighter blue and olive.
Assortment of different grips available.
Undertaker folding tire. 110 psi rating, 20×1.95 size, weight of 19.2 oz. Available in wire bead with a 20×2.25″ size.
The Little Ones pegs are a 4130 heat treated chromoly peg with a 4″ length and 35mm diameter that has machining on the inside to save weight. They are available in 14mm and 3/8th’s axles, weigh 6.7 oz. with black, white, red, purple, highlighter blue and olive color options.
The Slicker Sleeve is designed to go over your Little Ones pegs for skateparks that recommend plastic pegs, or for surfaces that regular chromoly and steel pegs have trouble sliding on.
The Nostra alloy pedal is made with a 4140 heat-treated spindle, sealed or unsealed bearings (needle or sealed), deep concave design, and replacement pins. Weighing in at 21.8
The Revenger plastic pedal is a low profile design with knurling for grip. The pedal is made from an injected molded composite with molded pins and a 4130 heat-treated spindle. Weighing in at 13.6 oz. per pair with black, white, red, purple, October orange, olive and highlighter blue color options.
The plastic pivotal seat. Slim seat design with no padding and a hollow bolt to save weight (6.1 oz.). Available in black, clear smoke, red, clear purple, highlighter blue, olive and clear.
Front and rear hub guards. The rear is made from 7075 alloy with a heat-treated insert. Weighs in at 3.6 oz with black, white, red, purple October orange, highlighter blue and olive color options. I’ve been running one of these for about two weeks now, so expect a review soon.
The front version is made from 7075 alloy that’s CNC machined to save weight, 52mm diameter, and weighs in at 1.5oz which will fit many front hubs. Pictured is the Raptor guard which is compatible with the Raptor front hub only.
The Stun rear wheel is a 36 hole Shadow Stun rim laced to a 14mm Raptor cassette hub with stainless steel spokes. The wheel is available in left and right hand drive with 9, 10 and 11 tooth drive options. The wheel has a 3 cross pattern and weighs in at 42 oz. Available in black hub with black, white, red, electric lime, purple, October orange, highlighter blue, olive or chrome rim.
Ravenger and the Crank and Bones sprockets. You can also see their headsets and bottom brackets available in multiple colors.
The half link chain is available in an assortment of colors.
Strike and Attack front and top load stems.
The new Seth Kimbrough signature Noctis cranks are 175mm length, 7050 forged aluminum crank arms with a heat-treated 4130 chromoly, 16 spline, 22 mm spindle. These aren’t available yet, but it shouldn’t be long.
That wraps up the Shadow Conspiracy booth. You can find out more by hitting their site, or going to the QBMX site to see what your shop can get you now.
