Kore Product ArchivesLooking for some information on older Kore products? This is the place. Below you will find information and photos on the following items: |
Kore Product ArchivesLooking for some information on older Kore products? This is the place. Below you will find information and photos on the following items: |
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Stems · Drive Train · BMX Products · Seat Posts · Handlebars · Merchandise |
Drive Train |
GASS Pedals
Elite Speed Rims
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Seat Posts |
Lite Post
Elite Post
Lite 2
B'atch
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Lite Stem |
Aheadlite/Lite
Lite 3
Lite 3D
Lite Road
Lite 2 Road
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BMX Products |
Thrashguard
B1B Stem
Satellite Hubs
B'atch
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Handlebars |
Torsion Bars
Candy Bar
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Kore Merchandise |
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The GASS
pedals. introduced in 96, were one of the first 'non-wound spring' clipless designs and
may have been the first offroad model that was totally rebuildable. They included a
unique platform spring, cartridge bearings and came with either chromoly or titanium
axles. Production stopped in early 2000. 
The Elite
Speed rims were introduced in 1998 to provide the market with a strong aero-profile cross
country and slalom rim. They were hand assembled in the US of shot peened and
anodized 6061 aluminum. Production ended in late 99 as the market swung towards wide
disc brake specific rims.
Kore's
original atb product was the Lite post which consisted of a seamless drawn 6061 tube that
was pinched and welded to a cold forged head. It came with a custom titanium bolt
and cold forged clamps. A short time later this post split into two models: the 
Lite and the
Elite. The Lite post at that time continued with 6061 tubing and then came with a
chromoly bolt. This design was later replaced by the Lite 2 post which replaced the
welded tube and head with a cold forged head that we 
bonded to a seamless drawn, butted 6061
tube. The post now comes with a butted 2014 tube.
The
original Elite post was based on the then current Lite post which
was produced in Southern California. We took this design and
changed the tubing to Easton 7005 tubing and added a custom titanium
bolt. This was later replaced by the 
Elite
2 post which replaced the welded tube and head with a cold forged
head that we bonded to an Easton EA70 butted tube. These were
also hand assembled in Southern Cal.
The
Lite Post 2 uses a cold forged head made from 6061 aluminum. The
forged head increases strength and durability, while reducing weight.
The forged head also features broached serrations for a perfect
fit with the head clamp parts. The Lite Post 2 features our patented
single bolt off-set design. A single bolt for clamping and adjustment
is the lightest, most simple way to make a seatpost. This
allows 22 degrees of adjustment in 2°
increments. Our clamps have deep large serrations that hold
strong and do not slip.
The
Kore B-atch Post was designed specifically for jumpers. It
uses a 4130 chromoly shaft instead of aluminum because jumpers are
going to crash. This tube is welded to a 4130 lower chromoly
clamp for additional strength. 
Kore's
original stem consisted of our "KneeSaver" rear clamp welded to a
double-oversized, ovalized center tube and a machined front clamp. The front clamp
was tucked into the center tube to increase strength and provide clearance for number
plates and cables. Throughout the years they were available anodized and
powder-coated in numerous colors of which the last four were black, red, silver and
yellow. This stem was eventually dropped as requests for removable face-plates
increased.
The Lite 3
stem was one of Kore's first removable face-plate stems. It included a unique 3 bolt
design and the same rear "KneeSaver" clamp as the Lite stem. The face
plate was later changed to the current style with three bolts on the front to make
installation simpler.
A one piece,
3D forged stem with a removable front clamp. This stem included a large 3-bolt
removable front clamp and our "KneeSaver" rear clamp. It was available in
polished black or silver. It was replaced by the lighter weight and less expensive
Forged stem.
The original road stem was based on our Lite stem
with a smaller tube, smaller steerer clamp and smaller bar clamp
cut for 26.0mm road bars. It was available in polished black
and silver for 1" forks.
The Road Stem's patented rear clamp offers a knee
saver design without the use of an internal cam system. The result
is lighter weight, increased strength and superior durability when
compared to cam stems. Our two bolt clamp has also been approved
for use on carbon steerers.
Kore's original product was the Thrashguard, designed by one of the top
freestyle rider's of the time, Bob Morales. This product came stock on many bikes
until we sold the design to a US bike company.
The original B1B stem was designed for BMX for Kore by Atomic Industries.
This stem included a 4 bolt faceplate, machined body and strength adding flutes.
It came in matte black in two lengths.
Kore's first BMX hubs were designed by Atomic Industries and
came in both large and small flange. They came in matte black,
were 36 hole and were offered as both threaded and cassette in the
large flange and double threaded for the small flange. 
KORE
Candy Bars are made from super strong, heavy wall 4130 chromoly
that is heat treated to resist the abusive nature of freestyle.
The tubes are welded to create a unique 7-piece design that has
a super low "V" cross bar that is reinforced for strength
and durability. The bars are capped to prevent rusting and
then triple chrome plated for a lasting finish.
KORE
Street Forx have 2" peg bosses built into the 1-1/4" legs.
The 1/4" Chromoly Flame-cut drop-outs are separate from the
pegs, so no matter how hard you grind, you won't bend ant more axles.
KORE
Flatland Forx were made for Flatland riding. The 'zero' rake and
'zero' offset gives you a fork that works the same forward or backward.
The 1/4" chromoly drop-outs won't bend, and they support any
pegs up to 2" in diameter.
The
KORE Cogs are designed for flatland riders. They are made
of heat treated chromoly, as opposed to the industry standard plain
steel. They are thicker than a regular coaster sprocket, yet
they still fit on any Suntour type free coaster hub. Kore
Cogs also include a unique "C" clip that won't slip like
the round wire found on many sprockets. Better than welding
a sprocket, Kore Cogs allow for easy replacement of the cog rather
than a whole new driver.
The
KORE Flatland Pegs were designed specifically for flatland riding.
Their surface includes deep knurling for better traction
and a 5" long body for easy foot placement. The Flatland
Pegs include replaceable sizing rings to fit both small and large
drop-outs. The face also includes additional slots for screws to
keep the pegs from spinning on your fork.
Kore's original rise bar consisted of two pieces
of aluminum welded: a straight piece and a loop at the bottom.
These bars came in a variety of sweeps, rise and widths.
They were polished black or polished silver. They were replaced
by the welded Strictly-D handlebar.
Durable
Alcoa CU31 Aluminum - Designed for 22.2mm moto-mounts with shims
for 25.4mm stem - Handcrafted in the United States - 1.75"
rise, 28" width, 9 deg sweep 
KORE
Lite Bars feature a strong and lightweight 2014 T-6 aluminum that
is double butted to reduce weight. Although these bars are
considered "Heavy Duty" they weigh in at only 175 grams.
They are a no-nonsense alternative to extremely light bars that
are prone to failure under extreme riding conditions. The
Kore Lite bars are recommended for larger or heavier riders, as
well as aggressive riders who have had problems with extremely light
handlebars.
The
Lite road bars use the same anatomic bend as the Elite bars but
offer this design in a less expensive material. This bend
fits deeper into the rider's palm providing a more positive grip
and creating a more relaxed position. The design also allows for
easy access to the brakes, a blessing for those with smaller hands.
The
Strictly-D bars are made from oversize tubing that is tapered down
at the end to allow for grips, brakes and shifters. The oversized
portion is then welded to other oversized bars to create a bar durable
enough for today's downhill conditions.
