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Interbike 2009: The CR1’s new fork is aggressively curved.
The CR1’s new fork is aggressively curved to offer a level of compliance that complements the SDS system in the rear.
Interbike 2009: Scott’s new CR1
Scott’s new CR1 is positioned in the same comfort performance category as the new Jamis Endura. Its carbon design incorporates a system called Shock Damping System or SDS, which offers 0.6mm of compliance at the rear axle. A Shimano Ultegra 6700 equipped model costs $3295.
Interbike 2009: The Ultimate has a target weight of 115 grams.
The Ultimate has a target weight of 115 grams and will cost $150-$200 for a front and rear set.
Interbike 2009: Avid’s new Shorty Ultimate.
Avid’s new Shorty Ultimate has all of the features expected from a ’cross brake, including a straddle cable adjuster, spring tension adjustment and one-bolt pad adjustment. The brakes are offered in wide and low profile — the wide version offers more rim clearance and the low profile offers more power.
Interbike 2009: Avid’s new Shorty Ultimate brake.
Avid’s new Shorty Ultimate brake will finally be put into production. Unfortunately it will be too late for this season, as SRAM reps pegged January for its release date.
Interbike 2009: The 2010 Jamis Xenith Team employs the new resin and Near Net process
The 2010 Jamis Xenith Team employs the new resin and Near Net process, tapered head tube, BB30 and new FEA adjusted carbon layup; equipped with SRAM Red and Easton EA90SLX wheels it costs $5,575. The same frame equipped with Shimano Di2 costs $11,000.
Interbike 2009: Along with the Near Net process Jamis is using a new resin said to increase impact resistance by 40 percent.
Along with the Near Net process Jamis is using a new resin that is said to increase impact resistance by 40 percent over the previous model. The new resin is less brittle and more flexible than the old. Jamis sources its raw carbon sheet from Toray, Mitsubishi and Toho.
Interbike 2009: Jamis’ Endura is positioned as a relaxed performance bike, meaning a slightly taller, slacker geometry.
Jamis’ Endura is positioned as a relaxed performance bike, meaning a slightly taller, slacker geometry with conveniences like rack and fender mounts and huge tire clearance, but with all the performance features of the brand’s race bikes.
From road and cyclocross to mountain, Trigon makes everything but the drivetrains.
From road and cyclocross to mountain, Trigon makes everything but the drivetrains.
Tubular routing for cable housing makes set up clean and easy.
Tubular routing for cable housing makes set up clean and easy.
Trigon’s integrated bar/stem is new to the market, but the manufacturers are not new to the concept, having produced such things
Trigon’s integrated bar/stem is new to the market, but the manufacturers are not new to the concept, having produced such things for its customers.
Great Go Cycles has been making frames and components for companies like Pinarello, Blue, Leopard and FSA for years.
Don’t recognize the brand Trigon? You probably wouldn’t recognize the parent company, either. But Great Go Cycles has been making frames and components for companies like Pinarello, Blue, Leopard and FSA for years. The RQC-929 features BB30, a 1.125/1.5-inch headset, and trapezoidal tubing.
With one hand, it’s easy to get the pump up to 80psi.
With one hand, it’s easy to get the pump up to 80psi.
The Steel Floor Drive uses an interchangeable and easily rebuildable head for Presta and Schrader.
The Steel Floor Drive uses an interchangeable and easily rebuildable head for Presta and Schrader.
The Steel Floor Drive is an economical version ($49) of the company’s popular CNC Drive ($99).
The Steel Floor Drive is an economical version ($49) of the company’s popular CNC Drive ($99).
This 10-function tool weighs 48 grams. (An empty soda can weighs 14 grams.)
This 10-function tool weighs 48 grams. (An empty soda can weighs 14 grams.) It has a T30 in addition to 8 standard Allen keys and a chain tool. “We're not making the Super Tool 25,000,” Kozuschek said. “We just make what you need.”
Lezyne continues to expand its line of precision tools, as company founder Micki Kozuschek blends engineering with design.
Lezyne continues to expand its line of precision tools, as company founder Micki Kozuschek blends engineering with design. “In the old days, everything just worked. It didn’t look great, but it worked. Now some things look great, but they don’t last,” he said. “We’re doing this differently.”
The NV’s locking cable stows tidily inside the rack’s body. The lock heads are held in place by magnets.
The NV’s locking cable stows tidily inside the rack’s body. The lock heads are held in place by magnets, and the same key is used to lock the rack to the vehicle’s hitch.
The NV has a built-in cable lock.
The NV has a built-in cable lock.
Küat Racks feature an expanding wedge (the lighter silver part) that eliminates wobble.
Küat Racks feature an expanding wedge (the lighter silver part) that eliminates wobble.
The Trail Doc is also available separately for use with Saris Cycle-On, Thule T2 and Yakima Hold Up racks.
The Trail Doc is also available separately for use with Saris Cycle-On, Thule T2 and Yakima Hold Up racks.
The Trail Doc telescopes out and up to serve as a full-size bike repair stand.
The Trail Doc telescopes out and up to serve as a full-size bike repair stand.
Beefy aluminum cam locks make pivoting the rack up (for transport) or down (for rear vehicle entry) clean and easy.
Beefy aluminum cam locks make pivoting the rack up (for transport) or down (for rear vehicle entry) clean and easy.
The $415 NV includes the Trail Doc, a pivoting bike work stand that mounts onto the rack’s rear.
The $415 NV includes the Trail Doc, a pivoting bike work stand that mounts onto the rack’s rear.
Küat Racks is a relatively new company with some innovative hitch-mounted bike carriers.
Based in Springfield, Missouri, Küat Racks is a relatively new company with some innovative hitch-mounted bike carriers. The NV is the brand new, all-aluminum model.
Heck, even pro roadies like Cesar Grajales get caught up in the fun.
Heck, even pro roadies like Cesar Grajales get caught up in the fun.
…and folks with helmet cams andhelmet mics.
…and folks with helmet cams and helmet mics.
…women on cross-country mountain bikes…
…women on cross-country mountain bikes…
…men on carbon road bikes…
…men on carbon road bikes…
Outdoor Demo: You’ve got guys with beers…
Outdoor Demo is similar to the Sea Otter Classic in that it’s one of cycling’s few converging spots. You’ve got guys with beers and full-face helmets on Pugsleys…
Check out our racks. Indeed, we did.
Check out our racks. Indeed, we did.
It even has a place to hang your hat. Alas, we didn’t try this one.
It even has a place to hang your hat. Alas, we didn’t try this one.
The Street Strider performs something like how it sounds.
The Street Strider performs something like how it sounds.
The dual-drive bicycle features an alternating, non-circular pedal stroke.
The dual-drive bicycle features an alternating, non-circular pedal stroke. Each crank arm rotates less than 180 degrees, which feels like marching in place.
What is this? We’re not sure. Heck, he’s not sure.
What is this? We’re not sure. Heck, he’s not sure. “I call it the Stairmaster,” says former shop owner Will Holt.
IMBA’s Spencer Powlison collects the cash and preaches the good word.
IMBA’s Spencer Powlison collects the cash and preaches the good word. To date, some 480 bike shops are IMBA members. IMBA is tipping its big hat to its Platinum members at Interbike (those who have given more than $2,500), including Wheat Ridge Cyclery, Wheel and Sprocket, Free Flite Bicycles, Bicycle Sport Shop and Shenandoah Bicycle Company.
Luckily for IMBA’s trail-building and advocacy efforts, the fundraiser did not rely on the accuracy of its contestants.
Luckily for IMBA’s trail-building and advocacy efforts, the fundraiser did not rely on the accuracy of its contestants. For example, VeloNews advertising executive Nathan Forbes missed the target three consecutive times. Eyes on the target, Nathan.