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C Y C L E N E W S • JULY 26, 2006 81 S T U F F S T U F F S T U F F Beautiful Brakes The brake rotors from Alth combine the performance of iron rotors with the serviceability and consistency of stainless steel. Alth engineers have developed a proprietary heat-treating process for a specific stainless-steel alloy, which results in a hardness regulated, not only on the surface of the rotor, but through the thickness of the metal. The rotors are made with laser-cut CNC-machined precision for superior quality. Alth has also targeted every application as a separate product and created a proper, integrated rotor system for each unique bike. Rotors for each bike brand are individually crafted and uniquely sculpted, with applications for all major motorcycle manufacturers including Ducati, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha, as well as many other motor- cycle brands. The rotors are available in varying degrees of color customization as well. MOOSE RACING XC HANDLEBARS $64.95-49.95 www.mooseracing.com No Heavy Lifting Risk Racing has just released its new Rr-1 Lift, which the company says will eliminate nearly all heavy bike lift- ing. Simply ride onto the lift and the Rr-1 rises to the bottom of the bike frame. When the rider dismounts onto the lift pedal, the bike is secured. According to Risk Racing, getting the bike down is effortless as well. Just kick the release with the heel of your boot and roll the bike off the lift. The 25-pound Rr-1 Lift is lockable in the up or down position for safe storage, transporting, or cycle maintenance. The open bottom provides room to release the oil plug and drain the oil while still leaving the bike on the lift. The Rr-1 Lift works with motocross-specific bikes (80cc and larger), as well as supermoto bikes. RISK RACING RR-1 LIFT $149 268 Stillwater Road Troutman, North Carolina 28166 704/264-6630 www.risk-racing.com ALTH BRAKE ROTORS $165-365 800 Morrison Road Columbus, Ohio 43230 800/689-7447 www.oncycles.com Be Like Ben Joe Rocket has recently produced a Ben Spies replica jacket for Suzuki. The jacket is made of 1.4mm cowhide and comes with a 360- degree zipper and 8-inch zipper for pants attachment. For safety, the jacket features CE-rated armor in the shoulders, elbows and back and has a removable spine pad with a pocket for an optional CE-rated spine protector. A Sure Fit adjustable waistband, reflective stripes and sponsor logos complete the jacket. The jacket comes in sizes 40-58 and is also available in a gray textile version. SUZUKI BEN SPIES REPLICA LEATHER JACKET $499.95 3251 East Imperial Highway Brea, California 92821 800/828-RIDE www.suzuki.com Raise the Bar Moose Racing's new XC Handlebar is a refined version of the popular Dick Burleson model. In order to meet the changing needs of "woods riders" Moose Racing has engineered the XC Handlebar a little higher, a little wider, and with a little bit less sweep than the Burleson. Moose Racing says these minor modifications will make major differences in racing potential. The narrow width and tall height of the XC allow for easy maneuvering in technical terrain, especially when standing. The product developers at Moose Racing have also taken the time to narrow the clamping area vs. cutting the ends of the bars in order to leave room for controls. Available in 7/8 inch and 1 1/8 inch in titanium, black, and silver colors.