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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - It's difficult to say who's the
greatest tennis player of all-time, but a discussion that had to start with
Roger Federer not too long ago has perhaps shifted in another direction.
It's hard to call Federer the greatest player of all-time (the GOAT) if he's
not conclusively the greatest player of his time.
Sure, the former No. 1 Fed is the all-time men's leader with an incredible
17 Grand Slam singles titles -- a feat that would certainly suggest he's the
But ...
Sixties powerhouse "Rocket" Rod Laver tallied 11 major titles over a 19-major
span and probably would have tallied many more had he been allowed to play
in the amateur-only Grand Slam events from 1963-67. That's 20 major
opportunities missed. Twenty!
Laver is the only man to capture all four Grand Slam events in a calendar year
twice (1962, 1969). Twice! And again, no majors allowed for five years.
The Rocket also holds men's all-time records with 22 singles titles in a
season (1962) and seven consecutive years (1964-70) of winning at least 10
singles titles in a campaign.
Pete Sampras, he of the 14 Grand Slam titles, would be in the convo had it not
been for his inability to excel on clay courts, unlike Laver, Federer and Nadal
- each a French Open champion.
I also always love to throw Bjorn Borg in the mix. The steely Swede was
brilliant on all surfaces, but somehow never managed to prevail at the U.S.
Open, where he succumbed in four finals in six years against the likes of
American legends Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe. Borg did, however, pile up
five straight Wimbledon titles at one point and six French Open titles over an
eight-year period.
So back to Federer and Nadal.
Yes, Federer has been nothing short of amazing over the last decade ... but
he's been anything but amazing against his chief rival, the 13-time Grand Slam
winner and fellow former No. 1 Rafa.
Consider this.
- Nadal is a dominant 21-10 lifetime against Federer, with 15 of their meetings
coming on clay (and the Spaniard going 13-2)
- Nadal has beaten Federer in six of their men's-record eight Grand Slam finals
(6-2), including all four at the French Open
- Nadal is 8-2 against Federer at the Slams overall
- Nadal is 14-6 in his overall finals against Federer
- Nadal owns the career "Golden Slam," which is all four majors and Olympic
gold, something Federer has yet to do
- Nadal has played on four Davis Cup championship teams, compared to zero for
the Fed
- Nadal holds the records with 26 ATP World Tour Masters titles and 14 ATP 500
- Nadal was the youngest-ever player to record a career Grand Slam (24)
- Nadal's lifetime winning percentage of 83.7 is the best in the sport today
And, in what many people consider to be the greatest tennis match of all-time,
it was Rafa, not Roger, who won that classic 2008 Wimbledon final when Federer
was considered to be "unbeatable" on the famed grass at the All England Club.
Nadal is currently having one of the greatest seasons ever, this after being
sidelined for seven months because of a knee injury. His comeback this year
has been one of the best-ever ones on the ATP Tour.
His 2013 season has seen the mighty Spaniard go 61-3 (yes, 61-3) with a tour-
best 10 titles, including two Grand Slam wins in only three major events.
His prize money, and we're not even through September yet, is just shy of $10.5
One thing we do know is that Nadal is the greatest clay-court player of all-
time, going 59-1 for his career at the French Open, including eight titles in
nine years. Sorry, Bjorn. No one has dominated one major like Nadal has in
Nadal and Mats Wilander are the only players in history to have won at least
two Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces -- hardcourt, grass and
clay. And by winning the French Open this year, Nadal became the first male
player to win at least one Grand Slam event for nine consecutive years,
breaking the record of eight previously shared by Borg, Sampras and Federer.
And Rafa is undefeated on his least-favorite surface, hardcourts, this year,
going 22-0, including a second career U.S. Open title. The world No. 2 star
beat current No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the final in Flushing, improving to 22-15
lifetime against the super Serb.
Should I go on?
I'm not saying Nadal's the best-ever just yet (and I'm also not saying that
he's not), but the foregone conclusion that Federer's a slam dunk at the top
has to be withdrawn for now.
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Oldboy SynopsisOldboy is a provocative, visceral thriller that follows the story of an advertising executive (Josh Brolin) who is abruptly kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years in solitary confinement. When he is inexplicably released, he embarks on an obsessive mission to discover who orchestrated his bizarre and torturous punishment only to find he is still trapped in a web of conspiracy and torment.
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I'll be recapping the highs and lows of the movie business experienced over the past 12 months. 2013 has been a pretty fascinating time for film, full of reversals of fortune, dizzying successes and even some truly polarizing pictures. So let's look back and GIF out!
by Kristy Puchko December 21, 2013 comments
Oldboy Hammers Home Four Awesome Posters And A Comic Prequel
While my anticipation for Spike Lees upcoming Oldboy remake is just slightly higher than my anticipation for his Kickstarted Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, I really have to give it to the guys creating the films posters.
by Nick Venable November 22, 2013 comments
Oldboy Green-Band Trailer Proves Thor Isn't The Only Dude With A Hammer
Im no Oldboy purist. And if a studio wanted to bankroll an Oldboy remake, I can absolutely see handing it to Spike Lee, who has dabbled in dark, violent genre films from time to time.
by Sean O'Connell November 8, 2013 comments
Oldboy Featurette Reveals How Josh Brolin Transformed For The Role.
This latest featurette appeals to those who crave a mesmerizing performance, by showing all the work Oldboy star Josh Brolin had to do behind the scenes to go from schlubby mess of a man to a lean and mean man on a mission.
by Kristy Puchko October 24, 2013 comments
New Oldboy Clip Puts The Spotlight On Elizabeth Olsen
Spike Lee's Oldboy remake may look alarmingly similar to the Korean original. It may require its own screenwriter to defend its existence in front of a Comic Con crowd. But if the movie has anything going for it over the 2003 Park Chan-wook original, it's Elizabeth Olsen. And good for them for recognizing that and highlighting her in this newly released clip
by Katey Rich October 14, 2013 comments
New Oldboy Hotel Viral Invites You For A Comfy Stay
The film begins as a man named Joe Doucett (Brolin) is kidnapped and held prisoner for two decades. One day he wakes up in a trunk outside and discovers that he has been released, which leads him on not only a mission of revenge against the person responsible for his kidnapping, but also a mission to discover why he was imprisoned in the first place.
by Eric Eisenberg September 17, 2013 comments
Spike Lee's Oldboy Pushed Back A Month, To November 27
What does it mean when a film changes release date? Nothing, and everything, depending on how you look at it and what that change is. So you can choose to read nothing into the fact that Spike Lee's Oldboy has changed release dates from a planned October 25 bow to November 27, a full month-long switch that puts Oldboy in the thick of some serious competition.
by Katey Rich August 2, 2013 comments
Spike Lee's Oldboy Remake Reveals Mysterious Teaser Poster
That's Brolin climbing out of the trunk, looking mighty clean-cut and purposeful for someone who has just broken out of a 20-year solitary confinement. And we assume that's Elizabeth Olsen standing in the background, holding a yellow umbrella with the hash marks that have been part of the marketing from the very beginning-- Olsen plays the young woman who helps Brolin's character in his quest to find out why he was imprisoned
by Katey Rich July 8, 2013 comments
Spike Lee's Oldboy Gets Pushed Back
It's about time we got a proper poster or some stills or a teaser trailer. Right? Just give us Samuel L. Jackson scowling and saying something ominous, and we'll be good...for a bit.
by Kristy Puchko May 23, 2013 comments
Oldboy Teaser Poster Counts Down The Years
The key to a good teaser poster is to give only a hint of what you've got in store. When you're bringing a remake or a sequel, that hint can be incredibly small, just a quick tip of the hat to fans and a placeholder for what's to come. That's exactly the tactic for this teaser poster for Oldboy, Spike Lee's remake of the modern Korean classic that's coming to theaters on October 11. Those hash marks add up to 20
by Katey Rich April 15, 2013 comments
Oldboy, R.I.P.D. And More Reveal New Posters At CinemaCon
Its a four hour drive to get from Los Angeles, California to Las Vegas, Nevada, a trip thats composed entirely of long stretches of highway that extend through the deserts of the south west. And once again we have braved the heat and the sand paving the way to this years CinemaCon.
by Eric Eisenberg April 14, 2013 comments
Spike Lee's Oldboy Set For October 2013 Release
With Spike Lee's remake of the Korean revenge classic Oldboy going into production, we've still got plenty of questions about how his take on the material will compare to Park Chan-wook's original-- and we're confident that, no matter what Lee does, some fanboys out there will just hate it regardless. But now all those fans will at least know how much time they have to sharpen their knives
by Katey Rich October 19, 2012 comments
James Ransone Replaces Nate Parker In Spike Lee's Oldboy
What's bad news for Parker is good news for James Ransone, who will take his place in the chilling remake. Like Parker, Ransone has worked with Lee before, first on 2006's Inside Man, and most recently on Red Hook Summer. To date, Ransone might be most recognizable from his various roles on HBO series like The Wire, but he can currently be seen in theaters as the eager investigator dubbed Deputy So-and-So in Scott Derrickson's latest horror thriller Sinister.
by Kristy Puchko October 16, 2012 comments
Elizabeth Olsen Explains Changes For Spike Lee's Oldboy
"It's not trying to redo the [Chan-wook's] film it's coming at it from a different point of view. As well as focusing on the primary source of the Korean film, for our film there's also the Japanese Manga, so we're using the primary source of the illustrated novel, really."
by Kristy Puchko October 1, 2012 comments
Spike Lee's Oldboy Gets Distributor And Reveals Synopsis
The upstart distributor, which previously brought you the surprise hit Insidious and the arty favorite Drive, announced today that they have picked up the United States distribution rights to Oldboy, which they say is set for an expected 2013 release date. They also included a synopsis that gives us some hints at how this new version of the story will differ from the original
by Katey Rich September 7, 2012 comments
Spike Lee's Oldboy Casts Nate Parker
With small roles in the Spike Lee-directed Red Hook Summer and the Spike Lee-produced Red Tails, Nate Parker has been emerging this year as a star to watch, but also apparently one of Spike Lee's favorites. Parker is now set to reunite with the director for a third time, taking a small role in Oldboy
by Katey Rich September 4, 2012 comments
Samuel L. Jackson Joining Spike Lee's Oldboy Remake
An anonymous source would not elaborate on Jacksons involvement in the picture, though the Times elaborates that Sam would play a villain who is brutally tortured by Josh Brolins character a man who has been detained by mysterious adversaries for years with no explanation.
by Sean O'Connell August 19, 2012 comments
Sharlto Copley Confirmed As The Villain In Spike Lee's Oldboy, Joins The Cast Of Open Grave
The search for an actor to play a villain has been a tough one. Many great names have been asked to join the production, but each one of them turned it down due to scheduling or other reasons. At one point or another we reported that Christian Bale, Colin Firth and Clive Owen were all offered and then rejected offers. The search, however, is over now that Sharlto Copley has officially signed on.
by Eric Eisenberg May 1, 2012 comments
District 9's Sharlto Copley Offered The Villain Role In Spike Lee's Oldboy
After many, many months of trying to get a cast together, Spike Lee may have finally found someone to play the villain in his remake of Oldboy. Josh Brolin has long been attached to play the lead originated by Min-sik Choi, and Martha Marcy May Marlene star Elizabeth Olsen has agreed to play the female lead.
by Eric Eisenberg April 12, 2012 comments
Elizabeth Olsen Is The Latest To Be Offered The Lead Female Role In Spike Lee's Oldboy
Spike Lee's Oldboy remake hasn't had the easiest time finding its female lead so far. While the situation is even worse on the villain side (Christian Bale, Colin Firth and Clive Owen have all turned down the part), both Rooney Mara and Mia Wasikowska were given the chance to play in the film but have turned it down. Now a third actress has entered the arena, but will this one actually stick?
by Eric Eisenberg February 28, 2012 comments
Clive Owen The Latest Actor To Pass On Oldboy Remake
So while the role seems open again, who do you want to play the villain facing off against Brolin? Are there any English-speaking actors who can match the original? And don't say you want them to scrap the film entirely-- it might not be the most popular opinion, but this remake is still looking interesting
by Katey Rich January 6, 2012 comments
Mia Wasikowska Offered Female Lead In Spike Lee's Oldboy Remake
I wonder if the Korean director guided Wasikowska toward Lees project? Shes a fabulous actress who quietly shattered souls in Jane Eyre opposite Michael Fassbender and managed to be one of the bets things about Tim Burtons bizarre Alice In Wonderland. But Id never think of her for Oldboy, which means it could be a brilliant stroke of stunt casting.
by Sean O'Connell December 16, 2011 comments
Clive Owen Offered The Villain Role In Spike Lee's Oldboy
It's never great to be the third choice to do something, but I'd imagine it's a whole lot worse when the entire world knows that you are the third choice. In the past few months, the role of the villain in Spike Lee's remake of Oldboy has been offered to both Christian Bale and Colin Firth, both of whom ended up turning the part down.
by Eric Eisenberg December 16, 2011 comments
Colin Firth Passes On The Oldboy Remake
With the exception of Josh Brolin, who is set to play the film's lead, Spike Lee's remake of Oldboy is having a bit of trouble finding actors to fill the other roles. In recent months we've heard stories about both Christian Bale and Rooney Mara being offered the villain and female lead roles, respectively, but both ended up turning the offers down.
by Eric Eisenberg December 8, 2011 comments
Oldboy Remake To Have Darker Ending, Tweaked Hallway Scene
One of the most controversial upcoming remakes currently in development is the American-made version of Chan-wook Parks Oldboy. While the project has been in the works for years, originally going to be directed by Steven Spielberg and star Will Smith, the project has been revived in recent months, with Spike Lee officially set to direct and Josh Brolin attached to star. But how will the new movie connect to the South Korean original? Producer Roy Lee has cleared up some of those questions.
by Eric Eisenberg November 28, 2011 comments
Colin Firth Offered The Villain Role In Spike Lee's Oldboy Remake
I feel I say this every time I write up a story about the Oldboy remake, but here it goes again: I still don't understand why they are making this movie, but at least they are putting in every effort to make sure that it's the best movie they can make. The quality of actors that they're going for is off the charts, however, I do still have my reservations about Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend, The Cell) writing the script.
by Eric Eisenberg November 11, 2011 comments
Rooney Mara Won't Be In Spike Lee's Oldboy Remake
The Korean revenge flick by Park Chan-wook has become a cult classic over the years, so it's no surprise that Hollywood wants to wring the life out of it as a remake. If it has to be remade, Lee is almost certainly a better fit than Spielberg and, God help us, Will Smith. The casting has also been pretty solid so far, suggesting that if the remake fails or flounders, it won't be for lack of talent on hand. It won't, however, be in the company of Rooney Mara.
by David Wharton October 19, 2011 comments
Rooney Mara Could Be The Top Pick For The Female Lead In Spike Lee's Oldboy
Come late December you can expect Rooney Mara to skyrocket into the A-list. While it was big enough news last year when it was announced that she would be playing Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher's English-language remake of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, all signs are pointing to her becoming a must-have name when the movie comes out at the end of the year.
by Eric Eisenberg September 28, 2011 comments
Spike Lee Plans A 2012 Release Date For Red Hook Summer
Lee directs from his own screenplay about an Atlanta resident who spends a memorable summer in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook. The filmmaker also plans to revive his character of Mookie from his seminal, Oscar-nominated work Do the Right Thing, which came out in 1989
by Sean O'Connell September 16, 2011 comments
Denzel Washington Offered Lead Role In The Secret In Their Eyes Remake
Winner of the 2010 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Eyes tells a mystery that spans generations as a retired legal counselor continues to investigate a case the plagued him when he was young, inexperienced, and in love with his female supervisor. Ray can handle the material his Shattered Glass was damn-near flawless particularly with Washington as a collaborator.
by Sean O'Connell September 15, 2011 comments
Josh Brolin Set To Star In Spike Lee's Oldboy Remake
Back in 2008 it was rumored that Steven Spielberg was planning a remake of ark Chan-wook's Oldboy starring none-other-than Will Smith. In the years since the project fell apart and both Spielberg and Smith took their names off the list. With the project once again up and running under Spike Lee's direction, however, it now seems that one of Smith's Men In Black III co-stars has taken his place.
by Eric Eisenberg August 29, 2011 comments
Christian Bale Being Eyed For Oldboy, A Star Is Born And More
Though he's been playing Batman since 2005, Christian Bale has not allowed himself to be identified solely by character. Though his performances as the Dark Knight have been incredibly memorable, Bale has also put on stellar performances in movies like The Prestige, 3:10 To Yuma and The Fighter in the time since (the last in the list giving him his first Academy Award).
by Eric Eisenberg August 24, 2011 comments
Josh Brolin Is The First Name Rumored For Spike Lee's Oldboy Remake
Brolin is likely on a list that includes any number of eligible, A or B-list actors who can hold their own in action. The character, named Dae-su Oh in the original Korean film but of course to be renamed here, is sent to prison for mysterious reasons at the beginning of the film
by Katey Rich July 12, 2011 comments
Spike Lee Confirmed To Remake Oldboy, May Also Be Reviving Mookie For His Next Film
What I love about them choosing Spike Lee isn't that it guarantees a good or bad adaptation of Park Chan-wook's original film, but one that's completely unique; there's no way Lee will turn in the generic American remake you would have feared from Spielberg and Smith
by Katey Rich July 11, 2011 comments
Spike Lee In Talks To Direct Remake Of Oldboy?
I truly don't understand why this needs to happen. In the eight years since the film's initial release it has spread rapidly through word of mouth, has reached the rank of #95 on IMDb's Top 250 and is available for anyone to watch on Netflix instant. Why in hell do we need an English language version of this movie?
by Eric Eisenberg July 5, 2011 comments
Oldboy Director Park Chan-Wook Shot His New Movie On An iPhone
The modern cell phone camera is so good that the days of buying devices dedicated entirely to taking still photos are all but over. It wont be long before video cameras and maybe even eventually
by Josh Tyler January 10, 2011 comments
Is The Oldboy Remake Still Alive, And Maybe For Danny Boyle?
Honestly, a Danny Boyle-handled remake of Oldboy would be a lot easier to contemplate than one from Spielberg, especially if Will Smith is also no longer involved. Would he move on to hammer murder
by Katey Rich November 8, 2010 comments
Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance Getting An American Remake
Warner Bros. has picked up the rights for an English-language remake of Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, a Park film that's kind of a spiritual successor to Oldboy without being a sequel. It's considered part of his "vengeance trilogy"
by Katey Rich January 7, 2010 comments
Will Smith's Oldboy Remake Is Dead
Fans of the original Park Chan-wook film are probably dancing in the streets with joy right now, and who can blame them? A seminal, violent, envelope-pushing film was going to be remade as some kind of Hollywood blockbuster
by Katey Rich November 10, 2009 comments
Oldboy Has Tough Time Getting Remade
All I can say is thank whatever deity you may believe in. Over the last few months, details have begun to leak regarding production of the American remake of Oldboy. Spielberg on board to direct. Will Smith vehicle
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But let's talk about what truly sets the Fizik KURVE apart from the rest. In standard saddles, comfort comes from some form of foam padding; but foam takes a little while break in and can degrade over time. Instead of padding, KURVE saddles rely on the base of the saddle for comfort. The KURVE's composite Re:Flex shell behaves like a sensory receptor, mirroring your movements in the saddle as you ride. Key contact points in the shell -- such as those under your sit bones and perineum -- are constructed using fewer composite layers, thus enabling them to respond to pressure from your body. The new design means KURVE saddles have a more rounded top than their traditional counterparts -- that's the Re:Flex shell waiting to do its job. Once you hop on the bike, the saddle flexes, conforming to the shape that fits you best. Best of all, since KURVE saddles don't rely on padding for support and comfort, no break-in time is required -- just install it and ride.
Fizik didn't stop there though. The KURVE Chameleon Saddle also features the company's new Tuner insert, an interchangeable nosepiece that allows you to customize the flex of the saddle. Need a bit more forgiveness while piling on your early season base mileage? Simply install the more flexible nosepiece for a softer, gentler ride. Want to muster every last watt of power from your legs during this weekend's time trial or triathlon? Switch to the more rigid nosepiece for more stiffness and less flex.
Like many of Fizik's top saddles, the KURVE Chameleon also features TwinFlex technology (the shell is comprised of interwoven fibers that flex like a hammock), WingFlex technology (small slits in the side of the saddle flex when pedaling, allowing free thigh movement with each downward pedal stroke), and the Fizik Mobius Rail (a one-piece circular rail system constructed of cold-forged aluminum alloy is stronger and lighter than individual rails). By themselves, each feature provides immediate benefits to the rider, but when combined with the Re:Flex shell and Tuner insert, they create a saddle that proves high performance and comfort can coexist.
The Fizik KURVE Chameleon Saddle is Black with an embossed animal logo. It measures 278mm in length and 144mm at its widest point. It is compatible with the Fizik ICS system of bags and lights.
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good idea but major flaws
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Very comfortable. I like the concept and the flex that is built into a thin shell. But many flaws in execution.
The shell has been known to crack. And mine has started to show some cracks after a few months of use. I've read about it and have a few friends who experienced it. I was willing to live with that risk given that I've read good things about their warranty policy. However one unexpected issue I faced was that the saddle causes massive abrasion to shorts. I had a few pairs of Assos bibs (including a brand new one) completely abraded by the saddle. I don't use a saddle bag so it's not caused by a bag or any Velcro. I thought it might be caused by the rails. For some reason, Fizik made these rails with a rough texture and also a carbon wrapping around it. Maybe it's for a more secure grip but I don't see other manufacturers doing it. I taped the rails to try and solve this problem, which isn't ideal in the first place, but it's still happening. I've heard from other Kurve users that they faced the same issue and they suspect it's the plastic edge of the shell. Now I have to try and find other saddles to replace the Kurve which is actually a very comfortable saddle. It's been a frustrating and costly experience.
So Far So Good
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I've used the saddle for the first couple rides of the year and so far I am impressed. No issues with the saddle cracking yet, however that may change with more miles.
Issue with cracks fixed w Kevlar
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I'm on 3rd saddle. The first 2 cracked! I contacted Fizik and they promptly sent me new ones after simply emailing them a photo of the cracked saddle. The 3rd one I have now has the Kevlar reinforcements. I don't feel any difference in the performance or comfort with the added Kevlar.
Just an FYI...Fizik's 2015 Version of this saddle has a Kevlar reinforcement layer that renders it impervious to tearing!!!! Should be released shortly...
Fizik's Most Comfortable Saddle
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I recently visited a bike shop that used Bontrager's gel sit bone measurement device. In the world of Bontrager's bike saddles, I measured just between their 138mm (Red) and 143mm (Yellow) sizes. In the world of Fizik Saddles, I'm a Chameleon. The Kurve Chameleon (144mm width) I've been riding was uncomfortable initially. For my first go, I started out on a 51 mile ride and had the saddle adjusted too far forward. Before I started out on the 111 mile beach ride, I adjusted the saddle back and ensured it was at a zero degree angle. After the final adjustment, and 111 miles, all was good.
The Kurve RE:Flex is a great design concept with two oval cut-outs on their saddle shell with a goal of providing flex for the sit bones. Using my thumbs and depressing on the space provided by the oval cut-outs, I found there to be pretty decent flex. I think Fizik could have used a different material that would have provided more flex that would make their RE:Flex technology 10x more beneficial and comfortable. Great Idea though Fizik!!
Often times, we roadies lean our bikes up against a wall or post using the edge of the saddle (you don't want to lean your frame up against anything and scratch it! No way!) The Kurve is designed with a hard plastic outer shell that doesn't scratch easily when leaning your bike up against any walls or objects to park your bike.
Please Note: This saddle uses 9mm Rails, not the standard 7mm rails you may be use-to using when installing a saddle. You may need to buy an adapter or an entirely new seat post.
Another note: The rails do not include any measurement markings to help cyclists figure out their adjustments on the seat post.
Overall, I've ridden this saddle well over 5,500 miles and haven't had any issues with cracking or wear at all, I'm 5'8" and 145lbs.
Other reviews I've read have all praised the Kurve for it's comfort and I have to agree, this is one comfortable and good looking saddle.
Ridiculously comfortable, but it cracks!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Oh man...this sucks, because this is an amazingly comfortable saddle...Mine cracked, I've only put in 500 miles on this saddle.
I've attached a picture. I'm returning the saddle for a refund. I've inquired with Fizik to see if they know of this issue. I mean, right here on comp cyclist are three reviews all stating the same issue.
Really, it's too bad my ass has never been this happy. The comfort is sublime. excellent shock absorption; goes a long way towards mitigating what comes up through the post.
Far more comfortable than the many conventional offerings I've tried...
I love this saddle. Unfortunately, mine just broke too. Please pass on the fizik support number. I heard they do have an improved, reinforced version available now.
Amazing saddle, but
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Fizik support has been amazing and have replaced the saddle, but then the 2nd unit also collapsed. It seems they fall apart around 3000 miles!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I loved this saddle so much and would've given five stars all day until recently. After roughly 2,300 miles ridden on it, the underside of the carbon fiber shell cracked causing the saddle to sag a significant amount. I couldn't figure out why all of a sudden it felt like my saddle height decreased and I was torching my quads. The I checked the underside of the saddle and say a crack running side to side in the middle of the saddle. This was causing me to sag lower and put more pressure on my quads.
So, at that price tag I would not recommend buying one just to have it fail before it's first riding season is over.
I hear ya on this one - same thing happened to me. I took a few pics, sent it to Fizik support, and they shipped out a new shell pretty quickly. Nice to have that type of support, but agree that for this price it should last longer. I probably won't stick with this saddle when it breaks again.
Mine broke, too, but a little differently - the two flex zones for the sit bones cracked around their edges. Like for Matp, Fizik did a super-fast, no questions-asked shell replacement - didn't even ask for the old shell back. Now about 1500 miles on the new shell, and some sagging in the flex zones, but no cracks yet.
How much do you folks weigh? I'm on the fence about this one and I'm 5'10" @ 205#
UPDATE: I actually went on Fizik's website and filled out a form and sent a few pictures and they sent me an entirely brand new saddle express shipping for free! Excellent customer service by Fizik. So, I am riding it again. Hopefully it holds up. Also, I am 5'11" and and about 170 lbs.


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|Investigation continues on Champion Post Office robbery attempt
|Written by Wauneta Breeze
|Thursday, 17 January 2013 17:49
By Jan Schultz
The Imperial Republican
A U.S. Postal Inspector from Omaha didn't want to give much detail, only that the investigation into the reported robbery attempt and alleged assault at the Champion Post Office remains under investigation.
Postal Inspector Dave Margritz said Monday that investigators plan to return to the area within the month to further investigate the Nov. 26 incident.
He said they have no real good leads at this time, but enough to continue to investigate.
Officer-in-Charge at the time, Marjie Buls, was working at the post office Nov. 26 when she said a man entered the building on Champion's main street and demanded money.
He allegedly held a box cutter to her throat, she reported, but eventually fled. No money was taken.
A $50,000 reward offered by the U.S. Postal Service remains in effect, Margritz said, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for the alleged robbery and assault.
Margritz would not comment on the number of calls received to their offices on the incident. He said people with information are encouraged to call 1-877-876-2455.


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This past summer, the Rockville Centre Youth Council and the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts joined together to sponsor Chalk Talk on the Walk, a creative way for people of Rockville Centre to get involved in public safety through the arts. For Chalk Talk, residents, including teens, kids, parents and other adults, gathered on Saturdays in front of Village Hall to hang out and "chalk." Over the weeks, dozens of residents and other supporters chalked positive messages, including anti-drugs and alcohol, healthy living, and anti-bullying, on the sidewalks in front of Village Hall. The artists were kept well fueled by an abundance of assorted pastries and bagels supplied by Bialystok & Bloom. Our greatest thanks go out to the staff of Bialystok & Bloom, and owner Rahul Handa, for their delicious donations. It was a very fun time for all of us being able to draw and share thoughts on that week's topic through our work. And special thanks to Coach Realty for weekly supplying balloons and other decorations for the event.We'd like to thank the village, and especially Mayor Francis X. Murray, for letting us use the front sidewalk as our place of gathering and messaging. We would like to thank the village employees, including Mary Rohrs and artist Dan O'Connor, who were always available to help with the set-ups and artistic planning. And this couldn't have been possible without the support of the Leggz Limited dancers and owner Joan MacNaughton. We'd also like to thank the wonderful staff of the Rockville Centre Recreation Department, who donated their time and talent, as did The Art Studio, and owner Meryl Cittadino. For providing our student chalkers with backpacks promoting safe driving, we thank State Farm Insurance agent Diane McGrath.Thank you to everyone involved in this this summer's Chalk Talk on the Walk for helping us make Rockville Centre a better and safer place for all. Clayton McKenna Chair, Social Action CommitteeRockville Centre Youth Council Inc. County won't helpTo the Editor:


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I'm sure this may have been answered already, but I can't find anythign definitive.
Zimbra represents a very interesting solution, but the scale of users required to make it worthwhile make it impossible for small business/home users to achieve somethign very important.. offline sync.
Whilst the web interface is incredibly powerful, there are times when you simply dont have a network connection. I work in a very small development team ( < 10 ) users, but there are at least three regular travellers who absolutely rely on outlook to keep a local copy of their email, and to be able to respond to emails and resync when they are next back in coverage.
The Network Version, even at Small Business level is complete overkill, yet the Outlook connector is critical. Could you not employ pricing strategy similar to Ximian and sell licenses per-connection additionally? In this way, users of the Network Version can have a full Zimbra subscription, and also enjoy a rightofuse for the Outlook Connector. The rest of us who simply want a very very low user number of connectors could opt to use (albeit unsupported) the OSS version and just buy 3 or 4 Outlook Connector licenses at , say, $25/go.
In this way, you allow companies like mine to experience Zimbra, to use it everyday, and to develop extensions so we can integrate our existing middleware apps into it - most importantly winning you over the large scale corporate customers required to make the subscription model work. We can't recommend what we can't use day-to-day!
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Instead of recycling or throwing away your 2 liter soda bottles, save them for a decorative crochet project. Decorating your home for the holidays is easy with these festive "Holiday Bottle Toppers". The Holiday Bottle Toppers 1 Pattern set includes instructions for all the designs shown. You will have fun making your favorite holiday designs that include Jolly Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elf for the Christmas season. Easter is not left out with the bright and cheery Bunny Family. The winter season needs the Snowman Bottle Topper to bring some wintry fun inside. All these fun figures are perfect for placing on a mantle or as a table centerpiece. Why not add some whimsical decorations to bring a smile to your face during these seasons.
The Holiday Bottle Toppers 1 Patterns use basic yarn colors that you might already have in your stash. The clothing and embellishments on the figures use a variety of colors that you can match to the pattern instructions or change to fit the yarn you have on hand. There are no rules when it comes to the color of yarn used with these fun bottle topper designs. The 2-liter bottle is the base for the figures and gives them shape so they stand upright when set on a solid surface. Why throw your plastic bottles away when you can re-purpose them into a decorative household crochet item. Recycling and re-purposing 2-liter bottles is good for the environment and gives you the base for making some new crochet projects to decorate your home for winter, Christmas or Easter.
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Wyndham Hotels and Resorts have something to offer to everyone. With locations in key vacation and business spots, these full service hotels will not disappoint. The casual and smartly designed rooms and amenities will have all guests feeling right at home. Guests also have a wide variety of excursions to choose from that are only steps from the room. Whether it be golf, water, snow sports, casinos, spas or shopping everyone can have fun at a Wyndham Hotel location.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is also a perfect choice for any leisure traveler that wants a simple weekend away for relaxation or rejuvenation. This hotel chain is also a perfect match for families with pet friendly opportunities and special money saving packages. Its family deals include theme parks, movies, dining in New York City, museums, zoos and more. Wyndham also has a rewards program that offers free high speed Internet, snacks and points that allow travelers to earn free nights, gift cards, air fare and car rentals.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts offer packages sure to fit any budget and any interest. From the honeymoon destination deals that are based around the guests favorite activities to the spa packages where newlyweds can relax and enjoy each other. There are beach packages that include all water sports, and ski packages in beautiful mountain towns. One of the most popular packages is the Casino deal. With on site casino locations guests can enjoy all the excitement of poker, roulette, blackjack and more located only a few steps from the room.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts are also a fantastic place for family or business events. Planning a successful event is not always easy, but the Wyndham Small Meetings program can help every step of the way. Any Wyndham location is the perfect place for a family reunion, bar mitzvahs, anniversary or any other large party. Wyndham's helpful staff will coordinate every detail from choosing the best venue, music, activities, decorations and anything else all under a set budget.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide and was founded in 1981 in Dallas Texas by Trammell Crow. Today it is one of the words largest chains with hotels in over 100 countries all over the world. With over a half million rooms, condos, villas, campgrounds, rental properties and more Wyndham has become a giant in the hospitality world. Wyndham also owns many other chains including The Ramada World Wide,Travelodge, Howard Johnson and the Days Inn. These budget friendly hotels offer the finest amenities and service at an affordable price. The Wyndham Orlando Resort offers contemporary villa style buildings on 48 acres under the beautiful Florida sun. Guests can relax in comfort with fully air conditioned rooms, maid service, beautiful balconies, broadband access and take advantage of the health club, pool, child care and children's programs. This is an ideal location for families planning a Disney vacation.
Another popular destination in the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts chain is the Wyndham Lisle located in Lisle Illinois. Leisure and business travelers will enjoy this modern hotel that sits on 17 acres of beautiful landscape. Only 20 minutes from O'Hare International airport, guests will enjoy in room relaxation with some rooms featuring whirlpools, free in room wireless access for all, full room service, laundry and dry cleaning services a concierge, complementary transportation and some great dining options including The Lounge and Chop's Steakhouse.
The Wyndham Orange County Costa Mesa in California is located right in the middle of fantastic night life and shopping. The Performing Arts Center and South Coast Plaza mall are located just minutes away. Its amenities include free newspaper to catch up on local daily events, free Internet access, laundry services, complementary coffee a health club and more.
The Wyndham Phoenix is another popular hotel located in the heart of the entertainment and business district of Arizona. Its amenities include only non-smoking rooms, some balconies, room service, a huge convention hall, valet parking, a hair stylist, ATM, a gift shop and more. It is a great location for a family reunion, business meeting or wedding.
All Wyndham hotels and resorts locations offer the best value for the budget. Leisure travelers will enjoy the ease of service and thoughtful amenities to make the most out of any vacation. These hotels and staff take the guess work out of planning and really strive to make every day away from home the most comfortable, joyful and memorable experience. With locations around the beaches of the Dominican Republic to the mountain ranges of Canada there is truly a Wyndham hotel designed for everyone.


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Matt Caswell Named Vice President at Ag Processing, Inc.
(Omaha) -- Ag Processing, Inc. a cooperative (AGP) announced today that Matt Caswell has joined the cooperative's management team as Vice President of Member/Corporate Relations and Government Affairs. Caswell, who most recently served as Director of Federal Government Relations for Syngenta in Washington D.C. started with AGP on February 4.
"With over 12 years of leadership experience in the areas of Agribusiness and Governmental Affairs, Matt brings a strong level of expertise consisting of governmental advocacy, regulatory affairs, and membership relations to AGP," said Keith Spackler, CEO and General Manager.
Caswell's career also includes Regulator Affairs Director for BP PLC in Washington D.C. for four years and Public Affairs Director with the Iowa Soybean Association for seven years.
Originally from Perry, Iowa Matt received his law degree from Drake University in Des Moines. He and his wife, Sarah, and son James, are in the process of relocating from Arlington, Virginia to Omaha, Nebraska.
AGP (www.agp.com), the largest farmer owned soybean processor in the world, is owned by 179 local and regional cooperatives representing over 250,000 farmers from 15 states throughout the United States. Corporate headquarters are located in Omaha, Nebraska.


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Healthy Buzz: Sarah Palin's Cookie Gate, Truth About McRib and 2011 Fitness Trends
Sarah Palin Bashes Healthy Snacks
It's being called "cookie gate" as the former Alaskan governor mocks efforts by Pennsylvania's board of education to reduce childhood obesity.
We couldn't make up this kind of food science experiment if we wanted to. Hear from McDonald's exactly how this 500-calorie pop culture sandwich is made.
Use Your Body as Effective Fitness Equipment
Your body weight propels you through walking, swimming, yoga and so much more. Put that weight to work to really get the most out of your strength training workouts – no free weights needed!
Biggest Loser Dessert Cookbook Releases
Chef Devin Alexander, the book's author, calls it the first all-natural dessert cookbook. Its pages are filled in guiltless indulgences inspired by the Biggest Loser diet.
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Why not make a simple game you can stash in your purse to entertain your kids!
On the rare occasion that we actually go out to eat with our children,
(thank you Anna!)
and when they get dirty or gross, we can just recycle them!
So simple! What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.
After your last post about using paint chips I ran out to the hardware store and stocked up, but never did anything with them! Arg!
Thanks for the reminder!
Gotta love paint chips!! Great game! :-)
Readers may not be aware, but you can buy "fan-decks" of paint sample colors ($10 or less), which come with thousands of colors, at the paint or hardware store. Stocking up on paint chip samples with no intention of buying the paint is a pet peeve of mine (and in my opinion, unethical). My husband is a painter, and those samples are not "free" - keeping more samples in stock to replace people taking them forces paint stores/manufacturers to charge more for paint, which hurts the consumer in the end. I love crafting with paint samples myself and love the ideas on this blog, so I wanted to share this little tip.
Thank you for sharing this idea-- I always "recycle" my paint sample books/fans this way! : )
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Love this!!
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I'm so glad your kiddies enjoyed playing with them at mealtime, too!
Thanks for sharing our idea. :)
@Anon - Thanks for the head's up about the fan book of colors. I will for sure buy one for a large project I have in mind! We renovate houses, and buy about 15 gallons of paint every few months. I've always let the kids pick a few samples each time we go, and that's where our idea sprung.
Awesome idea!
Cheers, Camille
At nature camp we play hide and seek with paint samples. Let one team (or one child) hide the chips in the backyard. Then the other team (or child) seeks out the chips like an egg hunt. Easy and fun for the 8 yrs and under crowd. If you want you can talk about why many animals are green and brown and why they blend in.
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Mopar Max Wedge Cylinder Heads Guide - Size Does MatterWritten on August 1, 2006 With 500-Inch Big-Blocks as the Norm, Cylinder Head Selection has Never Been More Important
When it comes to bang for the buck, it's hard to beat a big-block Mopar. The wedge engine (named for its wedge-shaped combustion chamber) is a great combination of torque and horsepower and responds well to modifications. in production from the mid-'50s to the late-'70s, wedge engines were used in cars, trucks, and even motor homes, so finding one to build is usually as close as your nearest auto salvage yard. Another great thing about the wedge-it's an easy swap into any B- or C-body car that originally had a V-8, so it's common to see Satellites and Coronets with a 440 replacing their original 318. With kits available from several aftermarket companies, the big-block can also be swapped into slant six and A-body cars with minimal headache. While the big-block Mopar powerplant responds well to cam swaps, intake and exhaust modifications, and is capable of some pretty serious power with factory heads, the proper aftermarket heads could optimize your combination and shave a few pounds from the front of your car, but how do you choose the right head for your build? With so many factory and aftermarket cylinder head options, there is certainly an ideal head for your application. The trick is to pick the cylinder head that best fits your combination and meets your needs for horsepower, weight, and budget.
When Chrysler engineered their wedge heads in the '50s, they were lighter and more economical to manufacture than the first-generation Hemi cylinder heads. The early wedge heads had small valves and inefficient combustion chambers, but with the popularity of racing in the early '60s, the engineers at Chrysler pooled their resources to design the Max wedge cylinder head. Max wedge heads had larger ports and bigger valves than previous wedge heads. motors with these heads dominated drag racing and did well in other forms of motor sports until the re-introduction of the Hemi in 1964.
While the Max Wedge head is a great option, don't plan on using a set of these factory heads for your build. Factory Max wedge heads bring top dollar for restorations or Stock class drag racing applications and are scarce, so they're really not a viable option for the average street/strip engine.
With so many factory castings around and an endless supply of aftermarket options, which head is the best choice for your build? When we choose a cylinder head for one of our builds we first clearly define our goals. Is the car a street car, strip car, or will it serve dual purposes? Do we want the weight advantage of an aluminum head or the thermal advantage of a steel head? Are we going for all-out horsepower or will a factory head suffice? Most importantly, what is the budget for our build? Answering all these questions will narrow down the cylinder head choices for your project, but you may still find several heads that will satisfy your goals, then the choice is up to you.
The following cylinder head guide should help make the choice easier. Follow along as we describe and compare the popular factory heads, and let you know what is available from the aftermarket.
Factory Cylinder Heads
When comparing factory Chrysler big-block cylinder heads we can break them down into three basic categories: Max wedge, open chamber, and closed combustion chamber. We won't consider the pre-'64, non-Max-Wedge heads because the rocker shaft and bracket system they utilized is not compatible with modern valvetrain components. Max Wedge heads are easily identifiable by the lack of a heat cross-over passage, large 1.88-inch exhaust valves, and very large ports. Casting numbers for the Max Wedge heads end in either 286, 209, or 518; keep an eye out at the swap meets in the unlikely event you'll run across a set of these desirable heads. While the Max Wedge heads do offer great power potential, they are expensive and hard to find, so unless you're building a Stock or Super Stock class racer, or restoring a factory race car, the cost of these heads is prohibitive for the average build.
Closed Chamber Factory Heads
The closed chamber heads were manufactured and installed on pre-'68 vehicles; popular units have casting numbers ending in 915 or 516. These heads are easily recognizable by their closed, quench-style combustion chamber and are actually a good choice for a performance build. The Chrysler engineers knew the quench area of the combustion chamber was key to power production, and these heads utilize that theory very well. The main drawbacks of the closed chamber heads are relatively small 1.60-inch exhaust valves and the lack of hardened valve seats. An exception is the '67 440 HP 915 casting, which is the first big-block head to incorporate a 1.74-inch exhaust valve, making the '67 440 HP 915 a good choice for a performance build. In fact, an old racers' trick was to swap 915 heads onto a '68 440 HP, which netted some 13:1 compression! Of course, that would never work with today's pump fuels, but the combination does make great power if race fuel is utilized. Cylinder heads with the 516 casting number are virtually identical to the 915s, but were only produced with 1.60-inch exhaust valves.
While the combustion chamber of the closed chamber factory heads is well suited for power, there are some drawbacks to these cylinder heads. First, these heads were manufactured when there was plenty of lead in fuel to keep the valve seats lubricated, so the valve seats didn't need to be hardened. Running an engine with these heads on today's fuel can lead to valves, especially on the exhaust side, becoming recessed into the head, resulting in substantial power loss or even broken or dropped valves. Second, the exhaust valve size limits the flow of these heads and, thereby, also limits their power potential. To remedy these drawbacks, hardened seats and larger valves can be installed, which give these heads the flow potential of later castings and the ability to run on unleaded fuel while retaining the desirable closed combustion chamber. Another issue with any factory steel head is the shape of the valveguide and seat pocket, which limits valvespring choices. The only way to solve this problem is to machine the outside of the guides and the seat pockets to accommodate double or triple valvesprings. Add to the above operations the cost of porting these heads, and you can quickly have as much tied up in your steel heads as the cost of an economical set of aluminum units, so it's hard to justify the cost unless you're restoring a rare car or racing in a class that dictates a steel head.
Open Chamber Factory Heads
In 1968, Chrysler big-block cylinder heads were redesigned to be manufactured with an open-style combustion chamber. The engineers knew this was not the best power producing combustion chamber design, but foresaw tighter emissions standards and substandard fuel so the 906 casting was developed to take the Chrysler big-block into the future. Knowing the performance enthusiasts wouldn't like the new cylinder head design if it didn't make the power of the closed chamber designs, Chrysler decided to upgrade the open chamber heads with larger, 1.74-inch exhaust valves. Intake valve size remained at 2.08 inches. Designing pistons to reach the top of the cylinder (or above) in their performance models gave engines with the 906 heads similar compression ratios to engines with closed chamber heads. The 906 heads were used on every big-block engine between 1968 and 1971 and will make decent power in stock or ported form. After 1971, the casting numbers changed, but the overall design of the ports and the combustion chamber of the big-block head didn't. All of the post-'68 open chamber heads offer similar power potential and work equally well in a performance application.
While the open chamber design limits the power potential of the post-'68 heads, these heads do offer the builder several advantages. These heads are a good alternative if compression ratio would be too high with a closed chamber design. Also, they came from the factory with 1.74-inch exhaust valves, so the extra expense of machining the seats and purchasing bigger valves is saved. It is recommended, however, to install hardened seats in the pre-'74 heads as they suffer from the same limitation as the closed chamber units. In our opinion, the best open chamber head is the 452 casting, which was produced from 1976 through 1978. These castings offer the same combustion chamber design, flow, and performance potential as the 906 castings, but they already incorporate hardened valve seats, making them very tolerant of today's unleaded fuels.
Aftermarket Cylinder Heads
If your combination requires more flow than a factory head can support, or if you desire the weight savings of an aluminum cylinder head, an aftermarket head is your only choice. Edelbrock, Indy Cylinder Head, Brodix, and Mopar Performance offer numerous choices that can accommodate your need for power as well as your budget. Choosing the right aftermarket head depends on what you wish to achieve from your combination. Placing a large port, high-flow race head on your stock 383 is not a good choice, and the results will probably disappoint you. Conversely, a budget aftermarket head will certainly restrict that big cubic inch race motor you're building, netting similar, disappointing results. In this section we'll outline aftermarket cylinder head selection by manufacturer and give you the lowdown on which head may be right for your combination.
Performer RPM
Edelbrock Corporation has long been known for producing quality, affordable parts, so when they decided to produce their Performer RPM cylinder head for the big-block Chrysler we were certainly excited. These heads in stock form offer flow numbers comparable to ported factory heads, come completely assembled, are ready for cams up to .600-inch lift, and are priced reasonably. These heads come with large 1.81-inch exhaust and 2.14-inch intake valves right out of the box. Additional benefits are hardened valve seats and dry exhaust bolt holes meaning no more coolant leaks or messy sealer around the header bolts. These heads are completely interchangeable with factory units utilizing factory style rocker arms and valve gear that is oiled internally by the factory provision in the block. We saw a gain of more than 30 hp over fully prepped 452 castings by bolting a set of Performer RPMs to our 440 bracket motor, which was dyno tested in a previous issue. Comparing the cost of these heads against fully prepping a set of factory steel units really makes the choice a no-brainer.
Do Edelbrock's Performer RPM heads have you wishing they made a head with a little more potential? Rumor has it that Edelbrock will be releasing a Victor series head for the big-block Mopar that will offer flow and power potential similar to high-end race heads at a conservative cost. Watch for our upcoming engine challenge because at least one competitor has already decided to use the new Edelbrock Victors for his build!
Indy Cylinder Head
Most consider Indy Cylinder Head to be the premier supplier of high-performance, aftermarket Mopar cylinder heads. Their long valve, big port designs have the potential for huge power numbers, and we can attest to the performance and durability of their products. With several big-block heads to choose from, and several levels of porting available for each head design, we're sure Indy has a head that will work with your combination.
Indy's 440-EZ cylinder head is designed to be a direct replacement for a stock head. This head utilizes the long valve, high intake port volume design that made Indy famous, but unlike their 440-SR or 440-1 heads, the exhaust ports remain very close to the stock location. This head is a great choice for an A-body or any application where exhaust clearance is an issue. These heads utilize stock-style valve gear and oil internally like factory units so no external lines are required. The EZ head offers a large 2.19-inch intake and 1.81-inch exhaust valves and is available in either a 75cc closed or 80cc open chamber design. The chambers are heart-shaped and designed for maximum quench, giving this head the potential for 750 hp on a properly prepped engine. Like most Indy heads, the EZ is available as cast or fully CNC ported with Max Wedge size ports.
Indy's 440 SR head gives great performance for the dollar and is the head we utilize in ported form on our '68 Barracuda bracket car. This head also uses stock-style rocker arms, 2.19-inch intake and 1.81-inch exhaust valves, and the typical Indy heart-shaped combustion chamber in 75cc volume. Indy claims these heads to be good for 770 hp, but we've actually made nearly 800 hp with these heads. The 440-SRs are oiled externally via oil lines to the galley at the rear of the block, giving added area in the intake runners for porting. These heads do have raised exhaust ports so header clearance, especially in A-bodies, can be an issue.
The 440-1 cylinder head is the one that made Indy famous. Fully CNC ported to Max Wedge size ports, this head has the potential for 900-plus horsepower and will support engines up to 540 ci. Like the SR head, the 440-1 has raised exhaust ports and requires external oil lines for the rocker arms. The rockers are also specially offset to accommodate wider intake runners, meaning more power producing intake volume. The combustion chambers are heart-shaped and offer a 75cc quench design. For the money, this cylinder head package offers great power potential and is very durable. We've put nearly 1,000 trouble-free passes on a 540-inch wedge topped with these heads and can attest to their ability to provide reliable power.
If displacement of more than 572 ci and high horsepower is your goal, Indy's 572-13 or 600-13 cylinder heads may be in your future. These heads are designed to be the ultimate wedge head, offering normally aspirated power potential of 1,000-1,200 hp. Jesel rocker arms must be utilized with these heads, as well as valve covers with spray bars installed for rocker arm and valve train oiling. The 600-13 heads also require a special block with 4.840 bore centers to accommodate huge 2.40-inch intake and 1.94-inch exhaust valves. we just finished installing the engine in a '71 Duster bracket car and plan to test it in the near future, so look for a 572-inch wedge/572-13 head build in an upcoming issue.
Brodix Cylinder Heads
The B1 BS head was designed as a direct replacement for the Mopar factory steel head. These heads do require special rocker arms and longer pushrods, but are oiled internally like factory heads. Standard big-block intakes, headers, and valve covers are compatible with these cylinder heads. These heads offer a well designed quench-style combustion chamber and large 2.20-inch intake and 1.81-inch exhaust valves. We utilized a ported set of these heads on a 499ci race wedge and had no trouble getting our '91 Daytona into the 8s.
Original B1
The original B1 cylinder head for the big-block Mopar has earned a reputation for the ability to make high horsepower. Large 2.30-inch intake and 1.78-inch exhaust valves, combined with intake flow in excess of 400 cfm, combine to make these aluminum heads serious performers. however, these units are not intended to simply bolt-on to your big-block and require special pistons and rocker arms, as well as a special intake manifold. These heads have a thick deck making them a good choice for nitrous applications and are also available in a moved centerline version, ideal for large displacement motors.
Mopar Performance
Mopar Performance has long been supplying enthusiasts with parts and accessories to make their cars look and perform better than new. Their cylinder head selection is varied and incorporates everything from stock replacement heads to full blown, CNC ported race units. If you're looking for a factory replacement head or a legal stock class cylinder head, Mopar Performance can supply the part. Most of their cylinder heads require no modifications and utilize stock-style rocker arms and valve gear. Their Stage VI units are available in five states of finish from bare casting to fully CNC machined, and make good power on a street, strip, or full-blown race engine.
This cylinder head is an aluminum replacement unit for factory big-block heads. It incorporates 2.14-inch intake and 1.81-inch exhaust valves and is a closed chamber design. These heads weigh in at 25 pounds each, which is about half the weight of an iron head, and utilize all stock-style rockers, intakes, and exhaust manifolds or headers. Unlike Stage VI units, these heads do not require the use of intake manifold adapters.
These cast iron heads were designed to be replacements for '62-'64 Max Wedge units. They feature a large port on the intake side for improved flow and an improved short side radius on the exhaust side. The combustion chamber is a closed style, and unlike the early Max Wedge units, these heads utilize six-bolt valve covers. Valve sizes are either 2.08-inch intake and 1.88-exhaust, or the more conventional 2.14-inch intake and 1.81-inch exhaust. These heads are a great choice for a nostalgia racer and are also legal for stock and super stock class racing.
This Stage V cast iron cylinder head offers a blend of performance and streetability. It is an open chamber design similar to 906 castings, but outflows the 906 on both the intake and exhaust side. It's 96cc chamber is pump-gas friendly, and the head is available with the same two valve size configurations as the above Max Wedge replacement heads. Standard exhaust and intake patterns are used along with standard valve gear and valve covers. Intake rocker arms with a special offset must be used with these heads.
Stage VI Heads
With no less than seven versions of the Stage VI aluminum head displayed in their catalog, Mopar Performance shows they are dedicated to providing engine builders with a head that will meet their needs. These heads are available in bare form, allowing the engine builder to custom port the heads, or in several states of machining all the way up to fully CNC ported units. Port size as cast is either standard or Max Wedge size. The Stage VI heads will work on a healthy street motor, but really come into their own when utilized on high-compression, large ci race engines. They are a 78cc closed chamber design that incorporates 2.18-inch intake and 1.81-inch exhaust valves. The spark plug location is canted toward the exhaust valve to promote efficient combustion. Using these heads does come at a price, however, as offset rockers must be purchased to make them work. Certain Stage VI heads are designed to use an RB intake on a B block. Using a B intake on a B block or an RB intake on an RB block will require intake manifold spacers.
As you can see, no matter what the application, there is either a factory or aftermarket cylinder head that will meet the needs of your big-block Mopar. We hope our cylinder head guide is useful and directs you to the right choice given your horsepower needs and budget constraints. Now is a great time to be building a Chrysler wedge engine. During the past 20 years, the aftermarket has gone from nonexistent to overflowing with support for the big-block Chrysler.
This year's engine challenge features the RB wedge engine, and we're eager to see what cylinder heads our contestants will use on their entries. Follow along, as we're sure the power numbers will be impressive!
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Factory Chrysler big-block heads, such as the 915 and 452 castings shown here, are plentiful and make respectable power even in stock form. These heads are a good choice for a stock engine or mild street engine and respond well to porting, but valve and port size limit their power potential.This picture shows the 915 casting number as well as the closed chamber design of these heads. The quench-style combustion chamber is ideal for making power even though most units incorporate relatively small 1.60-inch exhaust valves.When the 915 head (right) is compared to the later 452 casting (left), the differences are apparent. Though the 452 head does have the advantage of larger exhaust valves and hardened seats, the combustion chamber of the 915 heads is better suited for making power.The Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder head is a good economical choice for the big-block Chrysler engine. These heads come assembled and ready to bolt on and offer the performance of a fully ported and machined factory head.Right out of the box, the Edelbrock Performer RPM heads offer port size and volume similar to the fully ported 452 casting on the right. Quality springs, hardened valve seats, and dry exhaust bolt holes make these heads a great choice for a street or mild race engine.This Indy 440-1 cylinder head has been ported to Max Wedge size ports. Next to a fully ported factory 452 casting the difference is apparent. No wonder these heads make so much power. Notice how the long valve design makes the head physically much taller than the factory unit. Exhaust ports are also raised so exhaust clearance will be an issue in certain applications.All of Indy's heads, like the 440-1 shown here, utilize a heart-shaped, quench-style combustion chamber. Notice the large valves and relocated spark plug that promotes efficient combustion. This head has been O-ringed for maximum combustion chamber seal.All Indy heads, except the 440-EZ, utilize external oiling of some kind. The SR heads and 440-1s use lines from the rear of the block (shown here). The 572-13 and 600-13 cylinder heads use spray bars in the top of the valve covers.This picture shows the difference in offset of the 440-1 Indy rockers (bottom) and standard 440 rocker gear (top). The additional offset is required to accommodate the wider intake ports of the 440-1 heads. Indy offers these heads in kit form, including everything you need from the carburetor to the block.
The Brodix B1 line of cylinder heads are proven power makers. We utilized this set of B-1 BS heads on a 500-inch bracket engine and got friend Jeff Manning's '91 Daytona chassis car into the 8s. For high-horsepower, large-displacement engines, the B-1 original heads are also a good choice.B1 Heads do require special rocker arms, but the BS units (shown here) utilize standard intakes, headers, and valve covers. Original B1 heads are geared more toward the serious racer and work well on large cubic-inch, high-rpm engines.We've found the B1 BS heads to be reliable power makers in both street/strip vehicles and bracket cars. These heads utilize hardened valve seats for unleaded fuel and are cast from quality A-356 virgin aluminum, so repairs are easy if necessary. For serious racers, the original B1 heads are a great option.Mopar Performance is the original supplier of aftermarket go-fast goodies for your Chrysler product. They offer a wide selection of cast iron and aluminum big-block heads, such as the CNC ported Stage VI head shown here, available in standard and Max Wedge port size.We've used aluminum Stage VI heads on bracket engines with some success, but have found them to perform better with port and bowl work. This bare casting shows a lot of casting flashing that needed to be cleaned up before the head could be installed. Also notice the deep spring pockets unique to the Stage VI casting. These pockets cause the top of the guide to be submerged in oil, necessitating valve seals be used even on race applications.If you're planning to run Stage VI heads on an RB block, or on a B block with a B intake manifold, be prepared to also purchase a set of these required intake manifold spacers. They are available from Mopar Performance (PN P5249189).Stage VI heads in bare form require a significant amount of work before they can be bolted on. We spent numerous hours on this set, grinding away casting flashing and fine-tuning the ports to optimize power. Notice the efficient heart-shaped, quench-style combustion chamber and the relocated spark plug, which promotes efficient combustion.The small, 1.60-inch exhaust valve (shown here) is typical of most 915 or 516 castings. When compared to the 452 casting on the right, the difference is apparent. Cutting the existing seats, or better yet, having hardened seats installed to accommodate larger exhaust valves is a great way to get extra power from closed chamber heads.
Casting numbers can be found on the top of the intake runner, as well as the bottom side of the head under the intake ports. The 906 and 452 are the most common open chamber heads, but many casting numbers were manufactured between 1968 and 1978. All of the open chamber heads have similar power potential.Edelbrock heads, unlike some other aftermarket units, oil the valvetrain through the original passages in the block and don't require extra lines at the rear of the engine. The combustion chamber is a closed quench design offered in two sizes. Also notice the spark plug location is angled toward the exhaust valve, which promotes more efficient combustion.The Edelbrock Performer RPM heads are available with either 84cc or 88cc combustion chambers. When compared to the open-chamber factory design on the right, the differences are apparent. The Edelbrock heads are a great choice for a street, strip, or dual-purpose vehicles, offering good performance at a reasonable cost.Indy cylinder head offers several choices for the big-block Mopar enthusiast, including the popular 440-1 cylinder head shown here. We made over 900 hp from a normally aspirated 540-inch wedge with a pair of 440-1s, running consistent 8.90s at 150-plus mph in a 2,800-pound back-halved '71 Duster. Needless to say, we were impressed with these Indy units.The 572-13 and 600-13 Indy heads have the rocker stands milled down and are machined to accommodate Jesel rocker arms. These heads are the ultimate in wedge performance with power potential up to 1,200 hp in normally aspirated form.


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AUBURN, Wash. (May 5, 2013) – A double stakes winner for trainer Bob Baffert in California, Carving turned in a sparkling performance in his Emerald Downs debut Sunday for trainer Mike Puhich and owner Pegasus Syndicate #4.
With Javier Matias riding at 118 lbs. Carving collared 2012 state champion 2-year-old Music of My Soul in mid-stretch and notched a 1 1/2-length victory in the $21,000 allowance feature for 3-year-olds colts and geldings.
Carving ran six furlongs in 1:09.74 on a fast track and paid $3, $2.20 and $2.10.
"He's going to be a fun horse for us up here," Puhich said. "It's going to be a fun summer and he's going to be really competitive. Who knows, we might take a shot (against older horses) in the Longacres Mile."
Carving nearly was shipped to Kentucky this week for the Kentucky Derby, but with no guarantee of getting into the race, the connections elected to remain home and run at Emerald Downs. Carving would have been the second also eligible in Saturday's 139th Run for the Roses won by Orb.
"I'm just glad my good friend Shug McGaughey won it, because I would have hated to unseat him yesterday," Puhich joked in the winner's circle.
Speaking of the Longacres Mile, the connections of 2012 winner Taylor Said—Puhich and North American Thoroughbred Horse Company—also won Sunday's $15,850 sub-feature, as Awesome Plan ($11.80) held off Perfect Pie by a neck in 1:10.05 for six furlongs.
The star of the show, however, was Carving, a Kentucky-bred son of Any Given Saturday who took down last year's C.B. Afflerbaugh Stakes at Fairplex Park and the Real Quiet Stakes at Hollywood Park. Previously owned by Natalie Baffert and Olympic and World Champion alpine skier Bode Miller, the colt was sold privately to the Pegasus Syndicate headed by Dr. Mark Dedomenico of Redmond.
Last early in the four-horse field, Carving got a perfect run inside, saving ground throughout, caught Music of My Soul a furlong from the wire and edged clear. Carving is 4-0-0 in eight career starts with earnings of $183,700, including $11,550 for Sunday's victory.
Racing for the first time since a win in the Gottstein Futurity last September, Music of My Soul turned in a big effort in his 2013 debut. The Harbor the Gold gelding was part of a three-horse pace duel with Boyett and Mike Man's Gold—they raced three across the track in :22.32 for the quarter-mile and :45.45 for the half—and then held on well to the finish.
Ridden by David G. Lopez, Music of My Soul paid $3 and $2.10.
It was 4 ¼ lengths back to Boyett in third place and Mike Man's Gold finished fourth. Really Mr Greely was scratched.Sunday's race was a prep for the $50,000 Auburn Handicap at 6 1/2 furlongs on Sunday, June 2.
Javier Matias and Carving win Sunday's feature raceNOTES: A 4-year-old California-bred, Awesome Plan was claimed for $20,000 late last year and came off the bench to run in a $40,000 optional claimer last month at Hastings Racecourse…Javier Matias rode three winners and moved into fourth place with nine wins…Rocco Bowen rode two winners and is tied with Isaias Enriquez for second at 10 wins apiece…With a victory on Kaitlyn's Song ($5.20) in race seven, Juan Gutierrez continued his streak of riding at least one winner on all nine cards to date. Gutierrez leads the standings with 15 wins…Chris Stenslie leads Jeff Metz 10-8 in the trainers' standings…Saturday's mutuel handle of $2,221,949 was up 3.4 percent from last year and the largest Kentucky Derby day handle at Emerald Downs since 2009…Live racing resumes Friday with first post 6:45 p.m. –##–


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