tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63657091496026700512024-03-13T01:28:56.669+02:00murraytourdeforceIn tune with the bicycle song.
Intelligent, innovative design - Handcrafted bicycle saddles, cranks and frames
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083 432 1575murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-680194596764427622011-10-26T19:42:00.009+02:002011-10-27T07:09:01.638+02:00Tour de Force Freedom Challenge Special Edition<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnA_sRex-b91E2a-TEYaCDGEgQXaQDEh22iFKtDmVDCSYheb551TyaJVPoT_O7gYYWY8R-p1SrcV6WhOaPIJYalCFzSAGyuaYEzf7wEQGhE4GGYFyUMSU-RW92_nSozzk99LLvSx_lEXM/s1600/Limited+Edition+1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnA_sRex-b91E2a-TEYaCDGEgQXaQDEh22iFKtDmVDCSYheb551TyaJVPoT_O7gYYWY8R-p1SrcV6WhOaPIJYalCFzSAGyuaYEzf7wEQGhE4GGYFyUMSU-RW92_nSozzk99LLvSx_lEXM/s400/Limited+Edition+1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667887803036017618" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Fresh out of the workshop</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Murray Orthoped saddles have increasingly become the choice of a number of Freedom Challenge riders. <div><br /></div><div>Thanks to valuable feedback from riders, we have been able to incorporate some refinements in the Limited Edition Freedom Challenge saddles.</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li>The monococque shell now includes Kevlar in addition to the carbon fibre. Bullet proof.</li><li>The rails have been beefed up and the rail fixing system improved. </li><li>The sheep nappa leather remains. It's natural and comfortable.</li></ul><div>And no, they do not come with a sheepskin cover. You won't need that, but the sheep will.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Naturally, these saddles carry the full lifetime guarantee.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql8ooTlHJRa0fhbFWJ0FGTtsq0FMyzohsGoS9G1o685JG6pnb3tncymj9XHougBiRtXlPKNfH1pVa6wtgobFmVyEN54CBkYVeG3Zdt4tzFp41hHtjuWyhhnJgtXFK54w7YNOkaGB2tfw/s1600/Limited+Edition2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql8ooTlHJRa0fhbFWJ0FGTtsq0FMyzohsGoS9G1o685JG6pnb3tncymj9XHougBiRtXlPKNfH1pVa6wtgobFmVyEN54CBkYVeG3Zdt4tzFp41hHtjuWyhhnJgtXFK54w7YNOkaGB2tfw/s400/Limited+Edition2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667887807722244002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The blanket wearers choice</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>R1600 incl. delivery anywhere in South Africa</b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-72403048655950148642011-04-28T14:25:00.006+02:002011-04-30T14:46:01.241+02:00Kevin Davie GannaRideKevin Davie has just completed his Ganna Ride, 3520km from Beit Bridge to Cape Point.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/gannaride">http://twitter.com/#!/gannaride</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://gannagreatride.wordpress.com/">http://gannagreatride.wordpress.com/</a></div><div><br /></div><div> A remarkable ride by a truly remarkable man, well done Kevin.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, you guessed it, he was on a Murray Orthoped Competition saddle..</div><div><br /></div><div>Not much to add to that.</div>murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-65624165300969700932010-06-06T12:32:00.007+02:002010-06-06T12:56:38.593+02:00The advantages of riding a Murray Orthoped saddle on the Freedom Challenge.......<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18dCZKygtEeRTGb_T5AZe4Xa2DDcKXH6V-b3TYe0kghmYVmpaU2glBFeh0KtgMO7xYtdxKp5I4kePtWXJd_j_eg_qLoFsgc6f7yNvp5EWygRsn8sB98pVqHbb8Y2t5OogULmonPTB660/s1600/YS+licence+disc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18dCZKygtEeRTGb_T5AZe4Xa2DDcKXH6V-b3TYe0kghmYVmpaU2glBFeh0KtgMO7xYtdxKp5I4kePtWXJd_j_eg_qLoFsgc6f7yNvp5EWygRsn8sB98pVqHbb8Y2t5OogULmonPTB660/s400/YS+licence+disc.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479609306533581698" /></a><br />.....are obvious.<div><br /></div><div>There are some lesser-known ones though:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li>In-veld coffee shop</li><li>Full service at any hour of the day</li><li>Priority free access to long-range, after hours bike mechanic 24/7</li><li>Honourary membership of the Prince Albert Dikwiel Kommando</li></ul><div>If you think you qualify, please contact Johann Rissik. If you don't know the number, then you probably don't ;)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCHcban9nCAMeHE41hzug7Z25ZFgh8JMmvf50VMNzRT8g8dEcqq1HoL3NzEoi3qYQE3UilT0jx5yjo0DkIBcB1xj48QwOg_5kuvl9xHJSV9yAA1hIWf412Ewpq97uZqkHlt4ZWHSZ0EE8/s400/Singlespeed+girls+legs.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">@Glen, if you meet her along the route you're in trouble.</div></div>murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-84223948224682558322009-08-23T13:55:00.002+02:002009-08-23T13:58:40.118+02:00Tim Noakes says.....Dr Tim Noakes has this to say about the Murray Orthoped saddle.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X53EKOHoNBk"><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X53EKOHoNBk</a><br /><br />There's not really much more to say.murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-25487370087096071392009-08-07T10:32:00.004+02:002009-08-07T12:59:24.954+02:00Sheepskin saddle coversNo, I don't make those, but there could be merit in covering a sub-standard saddle with sheepskin once it has already rubbed you raw. Might help.<br /><br />Getting a decent saddle in the first place would enable both you and the sheep to keep your respective skins.murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-67147388609164372262009-07-06T17:47:00.004+02:002009-07-06T18:06:26.734+02:00Dave "The Kid" Barr and his indomitable mates<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dave, Trevor and Ugene. After the Freedom Challenge. Finished. Done. Over.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BKwe-0-biy1HcH0hO_ofiG3BdJkMbRc_B4viVsE4xTjvBGC4NazzpfyjEtCwAOAR6qShGQNK2q8D_by109Buf_4hGqYej2ohA49e65VW4FBzJcaLO4gyfnPkSFmhCdKGvbMTmwyX22U/s1600-h/Dave,+Trevor,+Ugene.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 484px; height: 362px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BKwe-0-biy1HcH0hO_ofiG3BdJkMbRc_B4viVsE4xTjvBGC4NazzpfyjEtCwAOAR6qShGQNK2q8D_by109Buf_4hGqYej2ohA49e65VW4FBzJcaLO4gyfnPkSFmhCdKGvbMTmwyX22U/s400/Dave,+Trevor,+Ugene.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355375952925460178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> A great personal achievement that I'm very grateful to have been part of. Congratulations to all of you. Graeme.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-6auU5xhDnTtkeuPzPmFXek3PSOxNU1XFEKcclSP9u_M0o6lMQc2UeW2dQzuFQjq5NKG1wwQ-NHJxrmG8y0mR8nRtiSWWqGT9Y5OtV5JReA2JgMwa18cz7nODZ-2Tcijh1qDtEeeY0jw/s1600-h/Dave+and+Claire.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 530px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-6auU5xhDnTtkeuPzPmFXek3PSOxNU1XFEKcclSP9u_M0o6lMQc2UeW2dQzuFQjq5NKG1wwQ-NHJxrmG8y0mR8nRtiSWWqGT9Y5OtV5JReA2JgMwa18cz7nODZ-2Tcijh1qDtEeeY0jw/s400/Dave+and+Claire.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355377263371996658" border="0" /></a></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> <br /></span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Dave and Claire happily re-united.<br /></div>murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-47083820345028413332009-06-25T12:29:00.003+02:002009-06-25T12:39:32.741+02:00Blazing a path across the country....Andrew Barnes is blazing a path towards the end of the cycling leg of the Freedom Challenge.<br /><br />He roared through Prince Albert in the teeth of the huge cold front, all smiles and impeccably behaved.<br /><br />So? So he's on a Murray Orthoped saddle and when asked how the saddled performed his comment was.....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">" It's a saving grace"</span><br /></div><br />And that from a man who knows his @rse from his elbow.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRV9r2Ld6nFFooYbbHx8GzvswS3aJdEeiOrOsMvU9hc6j6VKVkDlXb8-HLcOJddRZVTEpXzNKZbtZsa3Yyd-glNVn5FymCaKxkvbTC_AoBny-e-FlLmN8Q3thxJI88azWncfYa9uQlm-c/s1600-h/Andrew+Barnes+at+Dennehof"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRV9r2Ld6nFFooYbbHx8GzvswS3aJdEeiOrOsMvU9hc6j6VKVkDlXb8-HLcOJddRZVTEpXzNKZbtZsa3Yyd-glNVn5FymCaKxkvbTC_AoBny-e-FlLmN8Q3thxJI88azWncfYa9uQlm-c/s320/Andrew+Barnes+at+Dennehof" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351212155322755890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrew with Ria Steyn at Dennehof, Prince Albert</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div>murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-80799187133606613662009-06-19T08:32:00.003+02:002009-06-19T09:54:13.067+02:00murraytourdeforce<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to the new home of murraytourdeforce and the renowned Murray Orthoped saddles.</span></span><br /><br /></div>Graeme Murray has been building saddles for 12 years and is now on the fourth iteration of his original concept saddle.<br /><br />The original saddle, the Murray Orthoped, was a bold step in a new direction. Graeme continued developing the saddle and produced the two stalwarts, the Competition and the Leisure. Both these saddles maintain a significant niche in the discerning saddle market.<br /><br />The saddles have won awards and accolades, based on sound research. (See abstract of research undertaken by the Sports Science Institute here <a href="http://www.cababstractsplus.org/abstracts/Abstract.aspx?AcNo=20023067399">http://www.cababstractsplus.org/abstracts/Abstract.aspx?AcNo=20023067399<br /></a><br />Graeme's latest addition to the range is the radically new Concorde which has the following unique features:<br /><ul><li>"on the fly", fore, aft and tilt adjustment, hardware made of aircraft grade, CNC-machined aluminium </li><li>two, different density, integrated-skin polyurethane seat padding inserts that simply plug into the saddle base<br /></li><li>an optional, built-in, carbon composite bottle holder</li><li>an integral saddle post</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR16yP2IkOk0ZvADZP6Uc89Wn94yRwyaau1AEfyehkC023j0okXhU4tHDyHKlpI0dXXDGk7kzbiftWLHlO9rzGQy8yzO2o_fr9jQlc1Yy4O5pYgG1XaylKwzTFXYLJxcwmmoAQseMjfps/s1600-h/new+saddle+roadtest..jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR16yP2IkOk0ZvADZP6Uc89Wn94yRwyaau1AEfyehkC023j0okXhU4tHDyHKlpI0dXXDGk7kzbiftWLHlO9rzGQy8yzO2o_fr9jQlc1Yy4O5pYgG1XaylKwzTFXYLJxcwmmoAQseMjfps/s320/new+saddle+roadtest..jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348736380343855362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A sneak preview of the Concorde (the chunky hardware is pre-CNC machining!)<br /><br /><br />Pricing<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Leisure </span></span>R850.00 (including a saddle bag and overnight delivery)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Competition </span></span>R950.00 (including a saddle bag and overnight delivery)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Concorde </span></span>Price not available at time of blogging!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3zmFpC8aemQ5hG_qOWp4gpOSbT0U8YwZa2oSILYjPlv0f21PDZmObyTifN-E_4orhCrKRZdlc6QItkNfIPwxhOs_O2Sfmhy4hFx012lqcVAz0zCwE1j-QHSWzCGk4RqheukX6LJp95oQ/s1600-h/Rudge.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337964051970733570" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 152px; cursor: pointer; height: 209px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3zmFpC8aemQ5hG_qOWp4gpOSbT0U8YwZa2oSILYjPlv0f21PDZmObyTifN-E_4orhCrKRZdlc6QItkNfIPwxhOs_O2Sfmhy4hFx012lqcVAz0zCwE1j-QHSWzCGk4RqheukX6LJp95oQ/s320/Rudge.jpg" border="0" /></a>murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-86129314224705060182009-06-18T21:23:00.005+02:002009-06-26T20:22:17.894+02:00<span><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" > </span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">The Orthoped Range of Bicycle Saddles<br /></span><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hand-tailored for comfort, performance, health and safety</span><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" > </span> <span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" > </span><h3><span><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" > </span></span></h3><h3><span><span><span><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" > <h3><span><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><h3><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyYn3gDtYH-0-m6B1o5pxx5pxtnaYMSkrHHnNN3lEr3GZGCHORMMJa7FcH4QAKUO14DGWj8NUVuw5OyQXG-oyFNQRHLEzvjvnzlZVQ5Y2F2Pn2ExwhqgN0ujzXWc16tCx8FPclkdQBcc/s1600-h/Saddle+2"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 274px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPskVuh1uFGC0YrV_n3lwODiYrbeH-moXcheoB1hRG1Sl4ElEB4noGaYFL673jMrRFr245daGOC3CXR1-Dc-IJd1m0bnSmghQckEq5vzK2neKhkred8Lvy0p2cCtL5WX9HxYSEOsBFPGc/s320/Saddle+1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351698111372408450" border="0" /></a></h3></span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><h3><span><span><span><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><h3><span><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><h3><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyYn3gDtYH-0-m6B1o5pxx5pxtnaYMSkrHHnNN3lEr3GZGCHORMMJa7FcH4QAKUO14DGWj8NUVuw5OyQXG-oyFNQRHLEzvjvnzlZVQ5Y2F2Pn2ExwhqgN0ujzXWc16tCx8FPclkdQBcc/s1600-h/Saddle+2"><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><h3><span><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" > </span></span></h3> </span></a></h3></span></span></h3> </span></span></span></span></h3></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><h3><span style="font-size:100%;">Graeme Murray's personal Tourdeforce Competition,</span></h3><h3><span style="font-size:100%;"> after more than six year's of service.<br /></span></h3></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Arial,'MS Sans Serif';font-size:6;" ><h3><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >Guarantee</span></h3> <span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >We provide a guarantee with all our saddles: </span><ul type="square"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><li>We guarantee that all pressure from the coccyx forward will be eliminated if the guidelines for correct posture and use of the saddles are followed. </li> <li>In addition Orthoped Saddles are guaranteed for life against manufacturing and material defects. </li> <li> Unconditional <strong>money-back </strong>guarantee for the first 30 days. </li></span></ul> <h3><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >Awards</span></h3> <span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >The unique characteristics of the Tour de Force range of saddles has earned them one of the prestigious SABS Design Institute Industrial Awards for 1999.<br /></span><h3><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >The Design Philosophy</span></h3> <span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >Why a radical new saddle design? With conventional saddles you are applying a pressure of nearly <strong>3kg/square centimetre</strong> - to some of the most delicate parts of the body, in addition to the nerves and arteries passing through the perineum.<br /><br />The Orthoped saddles apply only <strong>1.26kg/square centimetre</strong> over the area that we were designed to put our sitting pressure on - the ischial or 'sit' bones.<br /><br />Pressure on the perineum and its nerves and arteries can lead to a number of male or female problems, including pain and irritation.<br /><br />Eliminating this pressure has many advantages <span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span> </span><ul type="square"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" > <li>no chafing</li> <li>no genital numbness</li> <li>no pins and needles </li> <li>none of the other documented medical conditions caused by most existing bicycle saddles. </li> </span></ul> <h3><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >Independent study</span></h3> <span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >This claim is justified by a study performed at the <strong>Sports Science Institute in Cape Town</strong> - and a high proportion of users are medical practitioners!<br /><br />The study in 1998 was carried out under the personal supervision of <strong>Professor Tim Noakes</strong>. We quote from his findings:<br /></span><ul type="square"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><li>The data clearly show that this novel seat is significantly more comfortable than the conventional saddle for all people we studied.</li> <li>The data are so different that it is likely that the medical problems associated with the use of the conventional saddle might be completely prevented by the use of this new saddle. </li> <li>We now plan a national study to evaluate this possibility.</li> </span></ul> <h3><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >In practice</span></h3> <ul type="square"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><li>you feel the comfort of having your weight supported on the ischial bones of the pelvis, not the perineum</li> <li>get more than twice the contact area and less than half the pressure when seated on a Murray Orthoped saddle</li> <li>The narrower nose reduces contact with the inner leg. A leather or vinyl covering makes it smooth and cooler</li> <li>The longer nose of the Competition saddle affords better bike control</li> <li>Your specific sex, age, weight, and type of cycling are used to customise your saddle's density or softness.</li> </span></ul> <span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><h3><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >The saddles</span></h3> <ul type="square"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><li>These new saddles look great. </li> <li>Choose a black or dark grey covering. </li> <li>A useful Velcro attached saddle-bag is included. </li> <li>The supplied belt secures the saddlebag around the waist, similar to a "moon bag" and also includes a zipped pocket for bank notes and coins. </li> </span></ul> <span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >Feeling comfortable and pain-free reduces fatigue and increases your endurance and performance.<br /><br />But these saddles - renowned for safety and comfort - are also amongst the lightest, without compromising strength and durability. </span><h3><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >Specifications</span></h3> <span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /><table border="0"> <tbody><tr> <td border="0"><br /></td> <td bgcolor="yellow"> <b>Leisure saddle</b> </td> <td bgcolor="red"><b>Competition saddle</b> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> Base construction </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> Epoxy/Carbon/Glass composite </td> <td bgcolor="#ff9999"> Epoxy/Carbon/Kevlar composite </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> Padding </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> Integral-skin polyurethane </td> <td bgcolor="#ff9999">Integral-skin polyurethane </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> Cover </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> Vinyl (leather optional) </td> <td bgcolor="#ff9999"> Genuine leather </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> Cover colour </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> Black or grey </td> <td bgcolor="#ff9999"> Black or grey </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> Length </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> 230mm </td> <td bgcolor="#ff9999"> 272mm </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> Width </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> 173mm </td> <td bgcolor="#ff9999"> 163mm </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> Weight </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> 275gms </td> <td bgcolor="#ff9999"> 240gms </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> Fore/aft adjustment </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> 50mm </td> <td bgcolor="#ff9999"> 50mm </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </span></span>murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365709149602670051.post-55141501942680264062009-06-18T20:46:00.007+02:002012-02-05T20:07:36.047+02:00Adjustable Carbon Cranks<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span >Regrettably I no longer make these cranks. </span></div><div><span >This post is kept here for interest only. </span></div><div><span >Thank you, Graeme</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkotcf3YL3tm9RxLGVLSsoWdkN2xKqAIUKC006JSRE1t7odAx_9hBJg3UsdWTB9bE_HqZ1TjFcVMrSs-Vh3L4GL4I8WYP3stGFN2xEip409W2Cs6YxaADZ99thOCMDDM8B4s8Pn0jtE8I/s1600-h/Cabon+crank+1" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkotcf3YL3tm9RxLGVLSsoWdkN2xKqAIUKC006JSRE1t7odAx_9hBJg3UsdWTB9bE_HqZ1TjFcVMrSs-Vh3L4GL4I8WYP3stGFN2xEip409W2Cs6YxaADZ99thOCMDDM8B4s8Pn0jtE8I/s320/Cabon+crank+1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348743053170345890" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXHfxiPl_1B2E5YoWecN2lJiPLrUjzAMnuourTlszivUvbCdQsPkHpIILN01OiGkBF1QIS2CedDMxpBQfs82iLT9lbaSy-94dlx8kVaQtvq61gUnJMZ0koBTdJN9UwLkEXSTOGUux7nU/s1600-h/Carbon+crank+showing+adjustment+scale" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXHfxiPl_1B2E5YoWecN2lJiPLrUjzAMnuourTlszivUvbCdQsPkHpIILN01OiGkBF1QIS2CedDMxpBQfs82iLT9lbaSy-94dlx8kVaQtvq61gUnJMZ0koBTdJN9UwLkEXSTOGUux7nU/s320/Carbon+crank+showing+adjustment+scale" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348743335492515714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><!--end of head part, begin news etc--><!--table of main body--> <!--left hand column for pics here--> <table _base_href="http://home.intekom.com/murraytourdeforce/cranks.htm" width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="10"><tbody _base_href="http://home.intekom.com/murraytourdeforce/cranks.htm"><tr _base_href="http://home.intekom.com/murraytourdeforce/cranks.htm"><!--text starts here--> <td _base_href="http://home.intekom.com/murraytourdeforce/cranks.htm" valign="top" width="400"><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" point="">The first ever fully adjustable carbon fibre cranks<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" point=""></span><h3 style="font-family:arial;"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;">Features</span></h3> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" point=""> </span><ul type="square" style="font-family:arial;"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"> <li>Price: Please enquire </li><li>Weight: <b>450 - 465</b> gms. depending on type </li><li>Range of adjustment: <b>160 - 183</b> mm infinite </li><li>Types: <ul><li><b>Shimano</b> square and splined drive (road only); </li><li><b>Campagnolo</b> square drive<br /> </li><li><b>Triple adaptors</b> available at extra US$25</li></ul> </li><li type="square">Aerodynamically superior to conventional cranks </li><li type="square">Tremendous strength to weight ratio and stiffness. </li><li type="square">Converts all energy into forward motion. </li><li type="square">Adjust to suit leg length and conditions in seconds </li></span></ul> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" point=""> </span><h3 style="font-family:arial;"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;">Why adjustable cranks?</span></h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" point=""><b>The short answer is '<i>Performance</i>'</b><br /><br />Would you buy the same frame size as someone 30 cms taller or shorter than you? </span><p style="font-family:arial;"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;">Obviously you wouldn't, but most cyclists accept the cranks that came with the bike without question. </span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;">The <b>leg</b> has an optimum or <b>ideal range</b> through which it should travel during the pedalling cycle in order to attain <b>optimum perormance</b>. </span></p><p style="font-family:arial;"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;">If the crank is too long or short the leg cannot go through its optimum range and <b>performance will suffer</b>.<br /><br />Enter the <b><span style="font-size:78%;">Murray TourDeForce Adjustable Cranks</span></b><br /><br /></span></p><ul style="font-family:arial;"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"> <li>These ultra-light (450 gms) ultra-stiff carbon cranks </li><li>have an infinite adjustment range of between 160 and 183 mms </li><li>which can be set or changed in seconds </li><li>without having to buy new cranks and </li><li>remove the old ones as well as the chain rings and swop them over.</li></span></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" point="">This ignores the cost of the new components and the fact that proprietary cranks are only available in increments of 2.5 mms. <br /><br />150gms lighter than the best hollow forged aluminium cranks, the Murray TourDeForce Competition Cranks can be adjusted infinitely over a range of 23mms in seconds: </span><ul style="font-family:arial;"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"> <li>to exactly match leg length (see table) </li><li>to accommodate different cycling disciplines - time trial, climbing, triathlon... </li><li>to accommodate leg length discrepancies</li></span></ul> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" point=""> </span><hr style=";font-family:arial;color:navy;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" point=""> </span><h4 style="font-family:arial;"><span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><b>Here's what users of Murray TourDeForce Cranks are saying:</b></span></h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;" point=""><br />Graeme,<br />The Murray Adjustable Cranks are the most beautiful component I have ever purchased for the bike. Not only are the cranks a work of art they are the perfect example of precision design and function at its best. There is NO other crank set available with infinite adjustment from 160 - 180 mm. Combined with a lightweight sleek aero design, and superior strength of carbon fibre, the cranks are unbeatable. A truly amazing component. You are a genius Graeme. Alan Ariail, HPV racer, Palatine, IL USA<br /><!-- I have a couple questions for you. What is the Q factor for the cranks. Is it be possible to make a triple crankset that can go down to 150 mm? I ask due to the narrow width and height of the nose cone for my streamliner. Talk to you soon, -->Alan<br /><!-- typeman@home.com --><br />Dear Graeme.<br />I received the most wonderful surprise when your cranks arrived. They look spectacular and I am certainly not a rider whose ability justifies such exquisite componentry. I will take them to the frame builder over the weekend and when the bike is finished, send you a photo. If all works well they will be put to the test in Paris - Brest - Paris next year. I haven't checked my account but if there are any difficulties in extracting payment please let me know.<br />Best Wishes<br />Paul Huard <!-- huard_paul@hotmail.com --><br /><br />Graeme,<br />I just posted this info on on the message board of one of the most viewed recumbent sites in the US. I hope this brings some business your way.<br /><a href="http://home.intekom.com/Redirect/www.bentrideronline.com/" target="_blank" name="http://www.bentrideronline.com/" _base_href="http://home.intekom.com/murraytourdeforce/cranks.htm"></a><br />Best Wishes,<br />Alan<br /><br />Bryan,<br />You should post a link for the Murray adjustable carbon cranks. Its a beautifully designed component backed up with excellent customer service. I just tried them on the Jester and they are very light and stiff and they offer infinite adjustment from 160-80 mm.<br /><br />I know that Gerrit once posted a comment on the cranks. With enough interest, Graeme Murray may consider a triple crank desgin. Currently the cranks are only available in a double.<br /> </span><hr style=";font-family:courier new;color:navy;"> <span point="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'Arial Narrow','Arial MT Condensed Light',sans-serif;font-size:100%;"> </span></td></tr></tbody></table>murraytourdeforcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07723961679980609774noreply@blogger.com1