Trade shows

The new X-Fusion RV1 brings some interesting new features to the DH fork market. Picture by James Huang

JCW, March 22, 2013 — 08:40am

X-Fusion take on the suspension big guns with new downhill fork

Just don’t mention the word ‘budget’!

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TAGS: Downhill forks featured Taipei Cycle Show Trade shows

How much drop does a dropper post need? 65mm should be ample for most trail riders. Picture by James Huang

ChopMTB, March 21, 2013 — 11:18am

Weight weenies rejoice – the first lightweight dropper post is here!

New KS Lev Carbon has just 65mm travel but weighs 100g+ less than the competition

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TAGS: dropper seatposts featured Taipei Cycle Show Trade shows

650b bikes don't come much better looking than Saracen's Kili Flyer. Picture by James Costley-White

JCW, March 7, 2013 — 16:27pm

650b just got sexy! Check out the new Saracen Kili Flyer

Plus a sneak peek at the new Madison-Saracen team downhill bike

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TAGS: 650b Downhill bikes Madison-Saracen Saracen Saracen Kili Flyer Saracen Myst Trade shows Trail bikes

Case of the swirls – Sweet Protection's Endor jersey. Picture by James Costley-White

JCW, February 1, 2013 — 15:02pm

Sweet new riding wear from Sweet Protection

Their enduro lid split opinion but the latest gear’s looking good

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TAGS: featured Full-face helmets Mountain bike helmets Mountain bike jackets Mountain bike jerseys Mountain bike shorts Sweet Protection The Bike Place 2013 Trade shows

"Stiff, low-maintenance and high-fun" – that's how designer Keith Scott describes the Banshee range

JCW, January 31, 2013 — 16:00pm

2013 Banshee Rune, Prime and Spitfire – three bikes that should be a scream on the downhills!

Built with aggressive riders in mind

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TAGS: 29er 650b All-mountain bikes Banshee Banshee Prime Banshee Rune Banshee Spitfire Core Bike 2013 Trade shows Trail bikes

Testing the latest Thomson bike bits – it's a dirty job but someone's got to do it!

JCW, January 31, 2013 — 11:12am

Video: Thomson Elite Dropper seatpost is ready to drop

Reliability’s the name of the game!

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TAGS: Core Bike 2013 dropper seatposts featured Thomson Thomson Elite Dropper Trade shows

If this thing's as good as DVO reckon, the other fork companies are going to be green with envy

Weavs, January 30, 2013 — 17:04pm

DVO Emerald – the new fork that could turn the downhill world upside down

Has the inverted design’s day finally come?

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TAGS: Core Bike 2013 Downhill forks DVO DVO Emerald featured Suspension forks Trade shows

Hope's new Techbar handlebar and lock-on grips – the perfect finishing touch for co-founder Ian Weatherill's awesome-looking DH bike. Picture by James Costley-White

JCW, January 30, 2013 — 14:00pm

Check out the new Hope handlebar that’ll have the purists up in arms

Plus new SL lock-on grips and a very special Santa Cruz V10 Carbon

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TAGS: Core Bike 2013 Hope Technology Mountain bike grips Mountain bike handlebars Santa Cruz Santa Cruz V10 Carbon Trade shows

It looked great in the publicity shots and in the (decaying) flesh the Evil Undead is even sweeter

JCW, January 29, 2013 — 20:03pm

Trade show tech treats – massive gallery from Core Bike and The Bike Place

New kit from Thomson, Hope, DVO and many more

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Orange Five 29. Picture by James Costley-White

JCW, January 28, 2013 — 18:16pm

Orange Five 29 – the most fun big-wheeler ever?

New wagon-wheeled trail weapon revealed

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TAGS: 29er Orange Bikes The Bike Place 2013 Trade shows Trail bikes

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