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Malcolm from Cane Creek shows us some of the improvements of the Double Barrel shock for 2010.
-increased the lower end of the shock’s adjustment range by 50% with new high and low speed controls
-new bottom out bumper
-new NorGlide DU bushings
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Bill Ruddell from Cannondale shows us the all new Cannondale Flash! The Flash is a full carbon fiber hardtail weighing in at 16 and a half pounds! This super light weight is achieved by paying attention to every little detail and what Cannondale calls “System Integration”.
Features include:
-lightest carbon Lefty speed with DLR lockout and on-the-fly rebound adjustment
-High Modulus Carbon fiber frame
-integrated seat tube
-SAVE technology chain stays (shock absorbing)
-BB30
-Si Hollowgram Cranks (lightest and stiffest)
From the Cannondale website:
“ULTRA-EFICIENT:
For 25 years, Cannondale has been shaping and optimizing tubing to continuously better frame performance. The Flash is no different. A radically shaped seat tube and top tube junction unifies the front triangle, giving this race-ready hardtail the stiffest frame ever. ”
“LAYUP WITH PURPOSE:
No bull: Fibers want to be straight. After all, that’s when they’re lightest and strongest. The Flash’s use of continuous-fiber technology allows carbon fiber orientation to run uninterrupted the length of the frame, maximizing torsional stiffness and minimizing weight. ”
“SINGLETRACK PERFORMER:
Oversized head tube diameter stiffens the top tube to down tube junction for the best possible steering precision. The ultra-efficient frame and point-and-shoot steering of the Flash make it a natural for technical singletrack. ”
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Robert from GT R&D shows us the new 2010 Sensor. The Sensor replaces the aluminum version of the Marathon (Marathon will still be available in a Carbon version.)
Features include:
-5″ trail bike
-available in 3 models (3.0, 2.0, 1.0)
-MSRP: $1499-$2999
-independant drivetrain
-also coming in a 29er version
From the GT website:
“New for 2010, the top-end Sensor 1.0 is GT’s 120mm ready-for-anything trail bike. Expert level riders, introduce your friends to your dust and then leave them in it. ”
-Triple-butted, hydroformed and shot-peened tubing for the ultimate in light weight, strength and durability.
-120mm Fox Float 32RL fork with lockout and QR15 through axle handles suspension up front. Fox Float RP23 soaks up all the bumps out back
-Shimano XT group is a proven performer for any level of riding and racing
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Robert from GT R&D gives us a sneak peek at the working prototype Ruckus 7. The Ruckus 7 should be in productions by late first quarter of 2010. It shares several design traits with the GT Fury (DH race bike ridden by Mick Hannah).
Features include:
-aluminum monocoque frame
-150 mm rear axle spacing
-83mm bb shell
-full 7 inches of rear travel
(Hans Rey stopped by for a mug shot with the new Ruckus 7!)
more photos>>
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Mark from Marin shows us the new 2010 Mount Vision (from the Quad XC Series).
updates and highlights include:
-120 mm travel
-smooth weld process at tube junction
-new swingarm design drops half a pound of weight
-new slimmer linkage system with flush mount bearing cap
-slacker 68.5 head tube angle
-zero stack headset
-wide range of sizes
more photos of the Marin Mount Vision as well as more bikes from their 2010 lineup including the CXR Team carbon hardtail, the Alpine Trail 29, and the Stelvio carbon road bike>>
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Mark from Marin shows us the new 2010 Attack Trail.
updates and highlights include:
-150 mm travel
-HammerSchmidt spec’ed on top tier model (6.9)
-Quad Link suspension has been redesigned
-new linkage design
-new tapered head tube
more info: www.marinbikes.com
John from CamelBak shows us 4 exciting new products from the 2010 CamelBak line.
First up is the Podium Ice insulated water bottle with CamelBak’s proprietary jet valve. Next up is a look at a high-tech-meets-hydration product, the Flow Meter. For the latest in wearable hydration, check out the Velo Bak. And finally, from the All Mountain/Freeride collection, is the new Don hydration pack, loaded with cool features (check out the cool park pass holder).
Check the vid:
Shown here is the women’s Race Bak, similar to the Velo Bak, but meant to go under your favorite jersey.
more info coming soon (Oct 15) at: www.CamelBak.com
Jessica and Cindy from Gore Bike Wear show us two of the latest offerings from their 2010 apparel line.
updates and highlights include:
Alp-X Jacket
-velcro sealed wind flap cover over vented front zipper
-integrated, fold up hood
-large rear zipper pocket
-elongated tail (to keep shorts/chamois dry)
-Gore pack light material
-reflective piping
Xenon Lady Sonic Bib Tights
-designed by a woman, for women
-combination of several fabrics
-silicon grips at leg band
-center hook in front for extra comfort
-open keyhole design in back area for comfort and breathability
-two side zippers (allows the top to partially detach from the bottoms for rest room breaks)
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Alan Crisp works for Knolly as a team racer and R&D test rider. He shows us the new 2010 Podium DH bike - “the privateer’s choice”.
Highlights:
approx 2 years in development
-64 degree head angle
-30.9cm bottom bracket height
-10.8 lbs frame (with RC4 shock)
-range of shock options
more photos including Knolly with Best of Mtbr Award winning Delirium and the new Endorphin XC>>
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Peter Vallance from Rocky Mountain Bikes shows us all new, fully redesigned from the ground up Flatline World Cup.
Highlights:
-all new rear axle mount system
-rear bearings replaced with bushings
-full race focus geometry
-team spec componentry
-RaceFace Atlas bar and direct-mount stem developed for the Maxxis/Rocky Mtn team racers
-MSRP: $5999
more photos including the Flatline Park and the Slayer SS>>
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Peter Vallance from Rocky Mountain Bikes shows us the Altitude 29, all new for 2010.
Highlights:
-120mm of travel
-straight up geometry featuring a 76 degree seat angle
-efficient pedaling
-short wheelbase for a 29er
-custom RaceFace cranks
more photos>>
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Erick from Nema shows us the 2010 Digi Jersey, Digi Gloves and Telonix Shorts.
Jersey:
-moisture wicking poly
-stretch collar
-full body venting
-neck taping along the back collar (to prevent chafing)
-functional, comfortable, and looks great
Gloves:
-lightweight glove
-elastic wrist opening
-fully terry thumb
-double layer clarino palm
-pull tabs (for ease of pulling gloves on)
-gel on fingertips
Shorts:
-300 cordura nylon
-snap open waist
-rubber pull tab zipper
-removable Nema liner
-two front zippered vents
-two vented hand pockets and two thigh pockets
-two side velcro adjusters
more photos>>
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Devin Reilly from Montague bikes shows us the 2010 Paratrooper. Highlights of this unique bike include:
-used by US military
-easy to drop out of an airplane
-suspension fork
-folds in half
-approx. 29 lbs
-disc brakes
-$799
Also on display was the “Boston” folding bike, a 700c wheeled city bike (look for the forth coming article about that bike on our sister site: RoadBikeReview.com) and also an interesting telescoping, adustable height stem.
more info and photos>>
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Tyler from Twenty6 Products shows us their new Prerunner Pedal. Highlights of this slick new pedal include:
-256 grams per pair
-new concave design
-tapered bushings
-Turcite bushings (self lubricating)
-titanium nitride axle
-quad o-ring seals
-new pin design (aluminum pins designed to shear off)
The clear cutaway on display was very cool looking and showed the inner workings of the pedal. The pins are designed to shear off in the event of a crash and can be replaced very easily by using an allen key on the reverse end of the pin (the end that is protected and accessible from the inside of the pedal).
more products and photos>>
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Joe Osborne from Deuter USA shows us two of their latest hydration packs from their Commuter Cross Series - the Trans Alpine 26 SL (women’s specific model) and the Cross Air EXP.
more photos>>
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Jeff Steber shows Mtbr the new 2010 version of their popular SlopeStyle. The SS II is more of a “mini” 951. It is a 6″ travel park bike.
(note: the bike is closer in color, to the shade of orange in the video, not the still pix.)
more photos>>
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Here, Jeff shows us the all new Tracer 29!
Features of the Tracer 29 include:
-adjustable travel (5 to 5.5 inches)
-low standover height
-great, all-around trail bike
Jeff was even kind enough to coordinate his sweater to match the new Tracer 29!
Included below are pix of more from the 2010 Intense line-up:
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Jeff from Titus shows us the all brand new 29er from Titus…the Rockstar!
Highlights include:
-all carbon rear triangle
-true 4″ of rear travel
-tapered head tube
-approx. 5.5 lbs for the frame and shock
more photos>>
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Brent Foes shows us the first ever 29er from Foes…. the B-29! This bike was original shown as a prototype at Sea Otter, it’s now ready for production.
-head tube angle is adjustable +/- 1 degree
-tapered chain stays
-2:1 leverage ration Curnutt shock
-4″ rear travel
more photos>>
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Brent Foes shows us the latest updates to the ever popular FXR.
-tapered head tube
-redesigned top tube and down tube bracing for torsional stiffness
-150mm spacing at the rear axle
-optional floating rear brake
-ISCG mount
more photos>>
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Chris Holmes of the Electra Bicycle Company, shows us the Ticino 20D. The Ticino (pronounced Ti-chee-no”) line showcases several retro features and embodies the hand built “feel”.
Feautures include:
-6066-T6 aluminum frame
-20 speed drivetrain
-indexed downtube shifters
-Electra 420 chromoly tubing with 80mm of offset (for nice relaxed feel)
-double brazed chromoly stem quill bolt
-Electra high flange hub
more photos>>
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Downhill Jill shows us the all brand new Haro Sonix 650B bike:
This bike features:
-Virtual Link platform, which is designed to engineer all the pedal bob out, no pivot between the bb and rear axel
-super efficient
-120mm front and rear suspension travel
-advantages of a 29er, without any of the disadvantages
-White Brothers Fluid 650B specific fork
more photos>>
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Andrew from Giant shows us the rebirth of the Faith. Completely new design, 7″ rear travel, freeride bike with Maestro suspension(co-pivot design) and massive down tube made of drawn, hydroformed aluminum.
more photos>>
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Totally new frame, Maestro suspension, 6.7″ of travel, all mountain bike.
Andrew from Giant shows us the highlights of the new 2010 Reign X.
more photos>>
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Jeff from Titus shows us the all brand new X Carbon.
The unique “X” shape provides torsional rigidity, internal cable routing, stainless steel rub plate and chain suck plate, full carbon rear triangle. Can be built under 20 lbs.
more photos>>
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Jeff from Titus shows us the new carbon version of their popular FTM.
Tapered head tube, 5″ trail bike, internal cable routing, full carbon rear triangle, stainless steel chain suck protector and rub plate. About 5.25 pounds and stiffer than the AL version.
more photos>>
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Jay from Banshee Bikes shows us their latest new bike, the 5″ trail bike called the Spitfire:
It has slackened angles and adjustable geometry.
More info at: bansheebikes.blogspot.com
more photos:
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Lester M. from Delta 7 Sports gives us a quick rundown of the Arantix mountain bike and the all new Ascend road bike. Both frames utilize Iso Truss technology.
Arantix mountain bike:
-2.6 lb frame weight
-Iso Truss technology
-strong and durable
-fast and zippy
Ascend road bike:
-1.8 lb frame
-Iso Truss technology
-super stiff and strong
-retail $5995.00
-aerodynamically tested in wind tunnel
During development of the all new road bike (which was released to the public for the first time at Interbike), concentration was on frame weight, ride quality, and features.
Andy and Tony from Oakley show us some of the latest 2009 Oakley eyewear and apparel. First up are some the latest goggles, good for DH, BMX, or motocross. Also, a sneak peek at the new prototype Racing Jackets, fresh from Thor Hushovd and George Hincapie. Then Tony shows us some new Oakley board style mountain biking shorts and some new jerseys made of some interesting fabric.
Featured are 3 new goggles, the Crowbar, the Proven and the O Frame.
The Crowbar is shown in new “Rocker” colors and also the “Checked Out” pattern.
The Proven is an all new model for 2009, and features:
-ribbed venting on top
-triple layer foam
-flexible and comfortable
-angular architecture
-flexible nose bridge area for breathability
-wide feel of view
The O Frame is one of the original Oakley goggles, but has been updated in new colors for 2009
Andy also shows us the only 2 existing prototypes in the world, of the new Oakley Racing Jackets. These are hand made, CNC machined, and were featured at this year’s Tour de France worn by Thor Hushovd and George Hincapie. Cool features include: twin lens interchangeable, bottom portion swings away, cushions provided for the lens to eliminate any distortion from clamping forces when swapping lenses. These will be available in May 2009.
Joe Osborne from Deuter shows us the latest and greatest pack from one of the oldest names in the pack industry.
Deuter Race EXP Air hydration pack
-built in raincover
-stowaway helmet holder
-accessories compartment
-expandable
-anti-microbial Deuter bladder
-new bite valve with twist on/off
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