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2009 OutDoor Demo: Key to its lateral stiffness is its flared seat tube made possible by a welded-on front derailleur.
Key to the Vertex 29’s lateral stiffness is its flared seat tube made possible by a welded-on front derailleur.
2009 OutDoor Demo: The Vertex 29 takes an oversized internal headset and an un-tapered 1.125-inch steerer.
The Vertex 29 takes an oversized internal headset and an un-tapered 1.125-inch steerer.
2009 OutDoor Demo: The Vertex 29’s seatstays taper from the dropout to the top end to enhance compliance over bumps.
The Vertex 29’s seatstays taper from the dropout to the top end to enhance compliance over bumps.
2009 OutDoor Demo: The Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 sells for $1,600 and comes in five sizes.
Made in Canada, the Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 sells for $1,600 and comes in five sizes up to 22-inch.
2009 OutDoor Demo: No pivot here; never has been.
No pivot here; never has been. Moots started making steel 26-inch YBB soft tails in 1988.
Interbike 2009: Wilier’s new Imperiale
Wilier’s new Imperiale is the second bike in its line designed by aero guru John Cobb. The Ultegra 6700 equipped model costs $3,900.
Interbike 2009: Jamis worked hard over the last year to improve the manufacture of its top tier carbon frames.
Jamis worked hard over the last year to improve the manufacture of its top tier carbon frames. It now uses a process called Near Net Molding, which produces a very smooth interior finish and offers better resin dispersion and carbon compaction.
Interbike 2009: The Imperiale uses a thinner aerodynamic seat mast.
The Imperiale uses a thinner aerodynamic seat mast than the rounder version found on the Cento Uno.
Interbike 2009: Ultegra Tubeless wheelset costs $650, one of the most economical.
Shimano’s Ultegra Tubeless wheelset costs $650 for the set making it one of the most economical road tubeless wheelsets available for 2010.
Interbike 2009: The new Ultegra Tubeless wheel relies on an Ultegra hub
The new Ultegra Tubeless wheel relies on an Ultegra hub but utilizes the same butted, bladed stainless spokes as the Dura-Ace wheels.
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.