We can’t wait to get our hands on this badboy – the new DVO Emerald. We’ll bring you the full lowdown tomorrow

Banshee bikes have been sold under the name Mythic in the UK for several years due to a copyright problem

But they’ve now got a new distributor (Ison), their proper name back on the down tube and three new models for 2013

Hope Technology were showing off their new grips and Techbar DH handlebar – more on these later in the week

As a co-founder of the company, Hope’s Ian Weatherill gets a few perks – like this awesome-looking Santa Cruz V10c!

As you’d expect, it’s kitted out with all manner of trick ‘Team Green’ Hope bits

Thomson’s eagerly-awaited dropper post is about to go into production

We like the neat remote lever, and the fact Thomson are focusing on reliability – a common issue with dropper posts

How else would you display a bike called the Evil Undead other than in a coffin, complete with severed body parts!

Burgtec showed us their new prototype trail bar and stem. They’re working on a mk4 Penthouse Flats pedal too

Ellsworth provided some swoopy carbon loveliness in the form of the 2013 Evolve

Josh Bryceland was singing the praises of the new Rampage Pro Carbon over on the Fox stand

Burgtec are now bringing Morewood bikes into the UK, and at some very tasty prices too. This is the Makulu

And this is its louder, wilder (and cheaper) single-pivot little brother, the Izimu

Sweet Protection’s Fixer enduro helmet has split opinion but their new ride wear should have all-round appeal

This is the full-face version of the Fixer – Sweet Protection reckon it’s one of the most protective lids out there

Labyrinth are known for their downhill bikes but the Agile looks like a pretty sorted all-mountain ride

Like the sound of a remote-operated dropper post for less than half the price of a RockShox Reverb? This is the ICE Lift V8

190mm of travel at a trail bike weight (7.1lb/3.2kg)? The Liteville 601 mk2 is bonkers, in a good way

These pedals from Liteville’s sister company Syntace also caught our eye – they weigh an incredibly light 145g each

Also from Syntace are these ultra-wide rimmed (25, 30, 35 or 40mm, external) yet sub-1,500g trail wheels

Mondraker’s radical Forward Geometry concept (stretched front triangle, straight-up stem) was in full effect

The innovation doesn’t end there – the Podium XC bike is still one of the most futuristic-looking machines out there

MRP’s new AMG all-mountain chain guide is designed to be used with a clutch mech

The new G3 has an integrated lower guide/bashguard. You can swap the jockey wheel for a slider if things get sticky

This classic Yeti ARC was on display in the foyer at Core Bike…

… complete with Tioga Disc Drive…

… and lashings of purple anodising!

The Maxxis High Roller II now comes in a skinnier 2.3in width. And 29er fans looking for a properly aggressive front tyre should check out the new 2.5in Maxxis Minion – it’s a beast!

Steve Peat’s 20th anniversary World Championships bike took pride of place on the Saddleback stand…

… complete with its airbrushed ENVE carbon rims

Formula’s new ThirtyFive all-mountain fork is available in 26in, 650b and 29in formats…

… but it was the super-bling damping adjusters that caught our eye

Ragley’s Piglet hardtail has a bold new look for 2013

Green Oil were promoting their all-natural Agent Apple degreaser but it was the recycled bottle tops that caught our eye

Pyga, Pyga, burnished bright – the new Pyga Industries OneTen29 from Patrick Morewood, of Morewood Bikes fame