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hi people i emailed GI and this is the reply i got

 

 

The new Vegas Hubs will be released world wide in March 2007 the US MSRP is

$79.99 for a set of 4. UK & Euro pricing has not been set.

Jeff

 

that would be cheap only 40 quid a set. but guess theyd probs be bout 50 a set here

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Generally rule of thumb I have found, is if you swap the $ sign for the £ sign, the number says the same, allowing for imports costs/VAT/Goverment scum etc.

ie $70 will be £70?

 

Yes exchange rate is good, almost 2:1 but that only applies if you buy from US, and again have to add VAT and import duty.

 

Jon

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Generally rule of thumb I have found, is if you swap the $ sign for the £ sign, the number says the same, allowing for imports costs/VAT/Goverment scum etc.

ie $70 will be £70?

 

Yes exchange rate is good, almost 2:1 but that only applies if you buy from US, and again have to add VAT and import duty.

 

Jon

 

 

Pity my company has an office in the states, means I'll have to get one of my minions to order a couple of sets and put them in the internal post........shame that.;)

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Spoke to Stu at http://www.atbshop.co.uk

Looks like they will not be in UK for a month or two, and then limited numbers :(

That was going on availability of other GI specific bits and pieces over the last year?

 

Still awaiting conformation as to whether the centres are plastic or ali?

Hope there ali as can get them anodised in blue then :p

 

Jon

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The lightest hub Ground Industries has ever created by an amazing half pound per set, the Vegas introduces a whole new approach to high performance hub design. Its three piece construction promotes a truer more durable ride by targeting key material properties needed to maximize performance in different zones of the hubs assembly. For the first time ever the material properties of the core are dialed in to maximize impact resistance while not interfering with the necessary rigidity of the outer rim. To say it simply you get a more durable hub that rides truer at higher tire pressures and weighs a whole lot less. And that's not all, the Vegas also incorporates bite rite wheel security dimples that do just that, secure your wheel or tire from lateral slipage and potential de-rimming. Also compatable with the urethene Bazooka 120 street wheels.

For mre information visit http://www.groundindustries.com

De-rimming dimples :eek:

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Still awaiting conformation as to whether the centres are plastic or ali?

Hope there ali as can get them anodised in blue then :p

 

Jon

 

That will make them heavier :rolleyes: increasing weight at the end of your deck increases spin weight etc etc :)

That depends on how heavy they are in the first place???

 

Jon

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Just found this on the ATBsports web site......

 

 

 

Heres some news directly from Matt Barker of the GI research team!

 

"The center section is not metal. It is a proprietary composite polymer that we have developed especially for this application. Each hub (full hub with hardware and bearings) shaves a little over .10 lbs (45+ grams) from the current Crossairs for a total weight savings of almost .5 lbs (227 grams) per board!

 

The retail cost in US dollars is $89.99 and they will be available in March."

 

So yeah they look amazing and i know im getting a set.

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Awsome wheels!

 

Don't they have silver?

 

Anyone already knows a price yet?

Plz mssge me when u guys know the price.

 

What does it wheight??/

 

grtz//

 

Jelmer

 

(edited: srry just see the message above )

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ooo i think i might pimp my deck out in march, a nice pair or red revos and some red GI wheels, what u think?:D

 

I think you should keep it light with skates, and then save your money for when you HAVE to replace the 50p'd Rockstars...

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ooo i think i might pimp my deck out in march, a nice pair or red revos and some red GI wheels, what u think?:D

 

revos are nice, but im seriously considering ditching mine. they are too heavy for freestyle

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