Need info on Rotec R19 [Archive]

boxxerace

05-05-2006, 12:27 PM

Well, it sounds like the 06 bikes are still in the final stages. "Made in WA" is a bit of a misnomer. I believe the frames are made overseas in good factories (kinesis or alcoa) and put together / painted here in WA.

The Rotec bikes are focused towards the downhiller it seems. I remember riding some of the prototypes of early rotec's (once they were brought up to WA) and they have some good things going for them.

The owner of Rotec use to work for Boeing building aircraft and has been the owner for what... 7-8 years? Before that he made some brake levers and downhill stuff called Gravity Racing Components.

I am not up to date on the new design, but they were lots of fun to ride with a real absorbing rear end. The lawill design should keep the suspension active while braking (compared to the opposite on my SC super8).

If your in Seattle sometime, stop by the Downhill Zone. They carry them.

http://www.roteccycles.com/

http://www.roteccycles.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/rl9%20pics%20027~0.jpg

The RL9 is our newest concentric based, floating rear shock design utilizing “Mert Lawwill’s” suspension technology with 9 inches of travel that tracks the terrain like no other and offers you the control you demand and Lawwill performance unmatched by our competition.

The RL9 combines a race proven rear suspension with a Moto-X influenced floating rear shock placement, 8 inch (203mm) floater rear brake system and Rotec Cycles famous concentric bottom bracket swing arm design for the ultimate in rear-end tracking and stiffness!

The RL9 comes equipped with a 9.5x3 Progressive Suspensions CVT 3-way. The RL9 also features our “DMS” damper mounting system for the Hopey steering damper for those who demand unsurpassed steering control in the ruff and at speed!

Does this give you enough info to get started?


Pirate4x4.Com > General Tech > Mountain Bikes > Need info on Rotec R19 PDA : Need info on Rotec R19 Vortec_Cruiser 05-04-2006, 10:21 PM I saw one of these today, and was very impressed with its clean look. The owner said it's made in Washington. Does anyone have any further information on it? :) boxxerace 05-05-2006, 12:27 PM Well, it sounds like the 06 bikes are still in the final stages. "Made in WA" is a bit of a misnomer. I believe the frames are made overseas in good factories (kinesis or alcoa) and put together / painted here in WA. The Rotec bikes are focused towards the downhiller it seems. I remember riding some of the prototypes of early rotec's (once they were brought up to WA) and they have some good things going for them. The owner of Rotec use to work for Boeing building aircraft and has been the owner for what... 7-8 years? Before that he made some brake levers and downhill stuff called Gravity Racing Components. I am not up to date on the new design, but they were lots of fun to ride with a real absorbing rear end. The lawill design should keep the suspension active while braking (compared to the opposite on my SC super8). If your in Seattle sometime, stop by the Downhill Zone. They carry them. http://www.roteccycles.com/ http://www.roteccycles.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/rl9%20pics%20027~0.jpg The RL9 is our newest concentric based, floating rear shock design utilizing “Mert Lawwill’s” suspension technology with 9 inches of travel that tracks the terrain like no other and offers you the control you demand and Lawwill performance unmatched by our competition. The RL9 combines a race proven rear suspension with a Moto-X influenced floating rear shock placement, 8 inch (203mm) floater rear brake system and Rotec Cycles famous concentric bottom bracket swing arm design for the ultimate in rear-end tracking and stiffness! The RL9 comes equipped with a 9.5x3 Progressive Suspensions CVT 3-way. The RL9 also features our “DMS” damper mounting system for the Hopey steering damper for those who demand unsurpassed steering control in the ruff and at speed! Does this give you enough info to get started? Vortec_Cruiser 05-05-2006, 03:09 PM Yeah, that's the bike I saw. Thanks for the good info. :)