The ever popular Rize is now called the RZ. New for 2010 is the RZ 120 (120mm of rear travel) and the RZ 140. Why the name change? It was actually due to a trademark issue that involved another company outside of the bike biz (note: the change came very recently so you will hear and see these bikes referred to as the Rize in the videos and these photos). The name may be changed, but everything you loved about the Rize is back and even better.

Ride Impression:
I personally tested at length, a Rize 1 last year ( http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/cannondale-rize-pro-review/ ) and I got to test the RZ 120 at River Run in Sun Valley, ID. The RZ 120 rides as if it were 140. I didn’t get a chance to ride the RZ 140, but I’m sure it also rides as if it has more travel.

The rear suspension is now better matched to the plushness and stiffness of the Lefty Carbon Max (one of the lightest and best tracking forks ever). The rear stays efficient on the climbs and still plush on the descents, even under braking.

In these two videos, Double D (aka Doug Dalton, Cannondale R&D) shows us the highlights of the RZ 120 and RZ 140:

Info about the 2010 Cannondale bikes coming soon.

website: www.cannondale.com

Scott Genius 20 at River Run - Sun Valley, Idaho

In this video, Adrian Montgomery of Scott USA goes over three new 2010 bikes: the Scale 29er, the Voltage freeride full suspension, and the Genius 20:

Highlights:

Scale 29er

In this video, Chopper (aka Greg Randolph) shows us the latest cool shades from Smith Optics, the Piv Lock V90:

Info about Smith Optic’s PivLock V90:
“Introducing the NEW PIVLOCK Integration System. The PIVLOCK® V90 features a proprietary, patent-pending temple/hinge piece that compliments what can only be described as the lightest performance interchangable, rimless sport style in the world today. Both the temples and the nosepiece remove easilly, making the task of swapping out lenses easier than ever. The flowing lens sillhouette provides excellent coverage and ventilation. Soft, Hydrophillic Megol located at the temple tips and on the nose piece ensure a secure fit under gruelling conditions.”

Features:

SRP $139.00 (with 2 extra lenses, $119 with one lens)

The PivLock V90 is also available in a PivLock V90 Max with a larger sillhouette lens.

more photos:

PivLock V90

For more info, visit the Smith Optics website:
www.smithoptics.com

Related Posts

• New Cannondale RZ 120 and RZ 140
• Scott USA 2010 product launch
• Sugoi H.O.V. apparel line
• Pedro's Ice Wax 2.0

In this video, Bryan Anderson of Sugoi shows us some items from their 2010 apparel line. The H.O.V. (Human Occupied Vehicle) line is performance casual apparel & lifestyle wear. The emphasis here is on cycling apparel being fashionable as well as functional. These are biking clothes that don’t look like biking clothes, for the commuter, messenger, hipster set. Also shown are the Gustov freeride short and Neo Pro jersey:

H.O.V. line (shown are row 1: mens HOV Jacket (front and rear), womens HOV Jacket (front and rear), row 2: HOV Utility Shirt with HOV Utility Shmantz (put shorts and pants together and you get Shmantz):

Info about Sugoi Gustov Short from their website:
“The Gustov Short merges pro-quality fit and mobility in off-road design. Made of Pilot and Mobil Mesh, the shorts feature the ultimate combination of off-road performance and street savvy wearbility. The Gustov Short comes with an RC Pro Chamois.”

And about the Neo Jersey:
“Smooth and simple, the Neo Jersey has an attractive, comfortable relaxed fit. The jerseys are made of FinoTech fabric, creating the perfect environment for heart rate acceleration. The Neo Jersey has a bottle neck, and impressive contrast trim detail.”

For more info, visit the Sugoi website:
www.sugoi.com

Did you know that Sugoi also does custom jerseys? If you have a bike club, team, or organization that needs custom jerseys, be sure to check out the Sugoi Custom program:
http://custom.sugoi.com/usa/eng/Products/Custom/Landing

In this video, Pedro’s main man, Chris Zigmont shows us the latest version of their ever popular Ice Wax ver 2.0 made from natural bee’s wax:

Info about Pedro’s Ice Wax 2.0 from their website:
“The same great Pedro’s Ice Wax performance now made with a biodegradable, natural wax base. Our long-lasting barrier coat is the cleanest lube on the market. Formulated to work well in all conditions. Apply liberally onto a clean chain. Wipe excess. Allow time to dry before riding. Repeat as needed.”

Besides the Ice Wax 2.0, Pedro’s also showed off their new Master Tool Kit 2.1 They also had a couple of brand new tools that are still in the prototype phase, more info on these two new tools soon.

For more info, visit the Pedro’s website:
www.pedros.com

If you have any piece of outdoor lifestyle clothes (biking shells, hiking jackets, wind breakers, etc…) chances are you have something made from Gore-Tex(r). But you may not know that Gore has their own line of cycling specific apparel (both road and mountain). Gore Bike Wear makes jerseys and shorts as well as jackets, vests, gloves and other accessories.

In this video, Angela from Gore Bike Wear shows us the ALP-X jacket and ALP-X Pro mountain bike short:

Info about the ALP-X jacket from the Gore Bike Wear website:

Blue Competiton Cycles is more well known for their high end carbon fiber road bikes, than for mountain bikes. But that may soon change. In addition to their carbon hardtail (the XC Carbon), Blue has a full carbon full suspension bike called the Ryno.

In this video, Chance Regina (National Sales and Marketing Manager) shows us the highlights of the Ryno:

Info about the Ryno from the Blue Competition Cycles website:

RYNO CARBON FULL SUSPENSION MTB -2200g