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The Vanish 160 is your all-day pedaling and descending bike for extremely rough terrain. The frame is built with durability in mind, but is still light enough to be a capable climber.
There was a pure moment of clarity for us. We were riding down lower Mormon Trail in South Mountain, Arizona. We were all riding Snyper 140s and having a really good time. Then, we came to a really rough section near the bottom, with rock slabs going different directions and big holes between craggy boulders. We all stopped after the section, and almost simultaneously said, "Wouldn't it be nice to have a little more? Just a little more travel, but not take away from the neutral feel and the good pedaling efficiency?"
Such began the creation of the Vanish 160, a bike that like the rest of the Tomac line came out of a riding experience and a riding need. We quickly decided the bike would need to be relatively lightweight, maybe only a pound more in the frame than a Snyper. But it would need to be burly, able to handle whatever you could throw at it. We wanted it to pedal with the upmost efficiency, but float through the rough like a freeride bike, and really not be bothered by anything.
The first thing we started with was the suspension. We wanted a system that would be simple to enable the frame to be stiff, but also very active so that it would easily absorb anything that got in its way. We designed an entirely new suspension system for the Vanish in the process, one that improves overall suspension action without sacrificing pedalling efficiency or rear end stiffness. The new Instant Active Suspension system met all of our needs. It's quick, consistent and so simple that it allows you to concentrate on your riding rather than what your suspension is doing.
We use a Fox RP23 shock with XY secondary air canister, which fits the needs of this bike perfectly. It's light, highly adjustable and packs a lot of performance in a small package. After we configured suspension layout, we worked hard with Fox ensuring that our custom tuned shock would perfect match the feel of the bikes. In the end, we went through 10 completely different iterations, finally perfecting the settings that we know you will love.
Beside the suspension, you can also see a lot of thought went into the Vanish 160?s design. Just take a look under the chainstay yoke and see the detailed CNC milling work that went into the design. Or check out the Maxle Lite rear axle system: combined with a 20mm through axle fork, this system provides the amount of stiffness you need without any unnecessary bulk. We custom butted the top and down tube to ensure maximum stiffness and lightweight and then capped it off by adding a 1.5 head tube (allowing for a tapered or 1.5 steerer). For you freeriders, there?s even an ISCG-05 mount.
It will take a ride on the Vanish to really recognize just how good this bike is. For every test rider who throws a leg over it, there was that moment of surprise, and then delight. It was the moment when they realized they were riding a 160mm bike that could BOTH climb and descend well. The Vanish is a bike that will thrill you.
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Tomac's best selling model, the Snyper 140 is a do-it-all trail bike that is made for ascending and descending with the same swiftness.
With all of the trail bikes we rode, there were significant problems. Some absorbed bumps well, but pedalled just marginally and had bad brake jack. Others pedaled well, but absorbed bumps marginally and had bad kickback. Almost all of them ?hooked? over rough stuff: when you would aggressively ride into the rough, the suspension would over-compress and get bogged down in the rocks. So, when we started, we set out to solve all the trail bike issues we experienced. We wanted a lightweight bike that would pedal like a short travel XC bike, absorb bumps like a good 5.5 inch travel trail bike, float through the rough stuff easily, and be stiff like hell.
What we did is place the pivot in a location that would maximize pedalling efficiency, but not in a place that would create excessive pedal feedback or minimize the bike?s ability to absorb bumps. We used a Fox RP23 shock with XY secondary air canister because it's more linear from middle stroke and has low initial stiction (because you are running lower initial pressures). The Snyper has a relatively flat shock rate, which maximized the character of the air shock. It allows the bike to pedal well, get full travel and still feel pretty bottomless throughout the travel.
Because the bike tends to sit closer to the top of the travel under standard rider load, i.e. not wallowing in the middle, it pedals better and you get a sense that the bike has longer travel that you would expect. This also helps lessen the 'hooking' effect I spoke of above because the suspension isn't over-compressing, kicking the power into the pedals and disrupting your pedal motion so you can?t ride through rough terrain.
Okay, so we figured out the travel, the pedalling, the bump absorption, etc, but stiffness was also such a major factor. We wanted a frame that was under 7 pounds, but have it be stiffer than anything in the category. The bike as it sits is 6.8lbs with shock for a large! This is the lightest in the category, but it's also the stiffest because we use the full triangulated swingarm and the short link. Notice also the compact full triangulated front triangle.. this is also for stiffness. A triangle is the stiffest lightest method, and this bike features dual compact triangles.
At one point during the proto phase, all of the pieces came together. We created a bike that combined all of the above factors: it pedalled well, absorbed bumps great, didn't hook, didn't suffer from brake jack and dive, didn't kick back into the pedals and was very stiff. It's one of the few bikes that is truly an all-around bike. You can ride it anywhere, on any type of terrain and it excels. And, you can easily build a large up under 26 pounds.
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Return of the legend...
The Tomac Cortez hardtail is based off the original Manitou hardtail, but improved as a result of new advances in tube specifications. The Cortez is true work of art, with CNC-machined chain stay and seat stay yokes, beautiful hand-made construction and an aesthetic simplicity that screams high end. With geometry that mimics the original bikes that brought John Tomac the rainbow jersey, it's a weapon that all bike geeks must add to their arsenal..
The Tomac Cortez is a state of the art aluminum hardtail with CNC detail not seen on modern bikes.
Features
Named after Johnny's home town in Colorado, the Cortez is a throw back to Johnny's XC racing days. Built with butted AN6 aluminum and featuring a bevy of CNC parts, the Cortez isn't your run of the mill aluminum XC hardtail. It has traditional geometry, with a 70.5 degree head angle and a 72 degree seat angle, which with combined with short chain stays and a long sloping top tube for more stand-over clearance, give the Cortez and relaxed and comfortable feel.
When we designed the Cortez, we looked at every detail of the bike, from the CNC machined chain and seat-stay yokes that butt into box section stays to the shaped top, down and seat tube. You will notice this attention to detail even at a glance. The Cortez is stiff, perhaps one of the stiffest hardtails ever made, and it's a climber. Nary a hint of flex can be felt when you hammer the pedals and with a taller head tube, which when fitted with a standard headset provides more upright rider positioning. Dual water bottle mounts on the top and down tube ensure you can take the Cortez on your all day adventure.
Type X: Extra light, Extra Fast.
The Type X carbon hardtail isn't your run of the mill carbon race bike. It has been specifically designed to be ultra-light yet provide a high degree of lateral rigidity and vertical compliance. Frame weight is a low 1.1kg (medium size) and the ride quality is beyond your expectations: smooth as silk in the rough and light enough to make your legs feel invincible. If you are serious about making the top step of the podium, arm yourself with the best possible bike: the Tomac Type X.
"I raced the Type X the entire race season, even winning the 2009 U23 National Championships on it, and it is beyond doubt the smoothest, quickest, lightest carbon hardtail out there."
Colin Cares, Team Kenda Tomac, U23 National Champion
One of the lightest hardtails on the market at 2.4 pounds for a large-size frame, the Type X is the choice of team Kenda Tomac riders Colin Cares and Andy Schultz.
Features
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The Carbide SL is the ultimate cross country weapon.
Over three years in development, the Carbide SL is the ultimate in lightweight, stiffness and pedalling efficiency. At a scant 4.4 pound frame weight with DT Swiss carbon shock, it's one of the lightest XC full suspension bikes on the market, and certainly the stiffest. The Carbide SL can be hammered through anything an XC rider or racer could throw at it.
Saddle up boys, saddle up.
Features
Our hero Johnny T's favorite bike, the Automatic has been totally redesigned for 2010, increasing to 120mm of travel and incorporating the highly coveted IAS suspension design. Among a bevy of features, the Automatic 120 uses triple butted 6069 top and down tubes, forged aluminum shock mounts, CNC machined shock and rocker link mounts, full high compliment bearings, oversize aluminum shock pins and a custom 7050 high strength rear derailleur hanger. If you are an XC rider that wants a bike for everything, the Automatic 120 is a bike that really excels in every occasion.
"This bike is perfect for me. I love the way it handles, absorbs bumps and how neutral it feels when I am climbing and descending. It's the one bike in my quiver that I find myself continually choosing because it just does everything right."
Johnny T.
The Automatic incorporated the new IAS Instant Active Suspension System. IAS suspension makes quick work out of bumps, especially repetitive hits (think braking bumps) where quick suspension action means less transmitted to the rider. Because the suspension also initiates quicker, test riders consistently noted that IAS equipped bikes drive through bumps more easily, maintaining speed rather than letting the rough terrain slow the bike down. The rocker link allows us to manipulate the shock rate as the bike goes through the travel, providing a perfect curve to both absorb bumps and pedal well. Using a single pivot design allows us to create a very stiff package that is overall lighter than competitor's bikes.
One of the important aspects of the Automatic's suspension is the main pivot location. We configured it in a location that would maximize pedalling efficiency, but not in a place that would create excessive pedal feedback or minimize the bike's ability to absorb bumps. We used a Fox RP23 shock with XY secondary air canister because it's more linear from middle stroke and has low initial stiction (because you are running lower initial pressures). The Automatic has a relatively flat shock rate, which maximized the character of the air shock. It allows the bike to pedal well, get full travel and still feel pretty bottomless throughout the travel.
Because the bike tends to sit closer to the top of the travel under standard rider load, i.e. not wallowing in the middle, it pedals better and you get a sense that the bike has longer travel that you would expect. This also helps lessen the ?hooking? effect on rocks and roots because the suspension isn't over-compressing, kicking the power into the pedals and disrupting your pedal motion so you can't ride through rough terrain.
Because the swingarm typically sees the majority of lateral (side to side) flex, the Automatic uses a fully triangulated rear swingarm to increase stiffness. Stiffness in the swingarm translates both into better rider control, but it also allows the suspension to be more active in rough terrain. When the rear end is suffering from lateral flex during suspension movement, it binds the shock and will limit suspension movement. The front triangle has also been designed with stiffness in mind. The top and down tube are specially shaped to maximize lateral stiffness, and are triple butted to ensure minimal weight.
The aspect of the Automatic that you will really like is just how well it pedals and absorbs bumps. These might seem like contradictory functions, but that's the biggest difference we see between Tomac bikes and our competitor's bikes. We know you will ride the same bike down that you climbed up, and that you need a bike that will perform both activities with aplomb.
Over a year in development, the new Flint 29er hardtail is a 29er built for all-out adventure. Lightweight at 3.4 pounds, the frame is single speed or gear ready, and ready to rip.
We started with a fresh piece of paper when we designed the new Flint 29. What we wanted was a very versatile bike that was lightweight, stiff, durable and able to excel in all conditions. The Flint is just that. It's a 29er that's packed with features, that's designed from the ground up to breath speed, and we guarantee it will make your friends jealous.
The Flint is singlespeed or geared capable, using a made in the US Bushnell eccentric that expands and locks into an oversize bottom bracket shell. The BB shell, like the rest of the frame, is made of out AN6 aluminum. We have found AN6 aluminum provides a unique ride quality when used on a hardtail: it is light weight of course, creating a frame that is under 3.5 pounds for a large, but it also provides a responsiveness (we call it liveliness) that most aluminum frames lack. This is also a result of the shaping of the seat and chainstays as well as the butting profile of the top and down tubes.
Nailing the geometry was another critical factory for the Flint. After multiple prototypes and many hours of ride testing, we focused on angles and tube lengths that help provide the very best in what the big wheels have to offer. With the increased wheel size we felt that many aspects of traditional thinking and understanding of geometry's were moot. So paper we set out to get something exacting; a bike that was lively, stable at speed, and tracked well in the tight stuff. Taking the time to work with multiple prototypes helped us nail down the race-bred feeling that Tomac's are know for, while the 29" wheels provide a new chapter in Tomac heritage.
Aside form a race-bred geometry, the Flint's features provide you with a bike that is truly a go anywhere, do anything machine. With triple bottle mounts and geared or singlespeed capability, it's bike that is as at home on the race coarse as it is on an all day adventure-style epic. From high altitude passes to beer laps with your buddies, the Flint won't let you down. And it's our attention to detail that will make this hard tail stand up to the test of time. With the bottle mounts and cable routing, rigid or suspended capable geometry, or the single or multiple gear options, we looked at every detail to bring you a bike you can fall in love with year after year.