Shimano Pro components gets updated with its Tharsis Trail due to be available in October. The Tharsis Trail line up is made up of carbon fiber stem, handlebar, seatpost and grips.
The Pro Tharsis Trail Stem features a reversible stem design and integrated gap-cap as well as spacer. It has a special front-clamp design that can withstand handlebar and bolt stress. It weighs 130 grams.
The Tharsis Trail Handlebar weighs 195 grams and features a T800-1000 uni-directional carbon with a reinforced titanium center. Size for the handlebar is 710mm / 20mm rise / 8 backsweep / 4 upsweep, 31.8mm diameter.
The Pro Tharsis Trail Seatpost comes with a 10mm offset. It has reinforced clamping zone and clamps for saddle rails (carbon or metal) and uses a high-tech T800 uni-directional carbon. The size for the seatpost is 27.2, 30.9 and 31,6 x 375mm. The seatpost weighs 175 grams.
Finally, the Pro Tharsis Trail Grips come…
SKS presents a high-end mudguard for kids’ mountain bikes, the SKS Rowdy Guards. Priced at $17.59, the mudguard set is available for 20 to 24 inch wheeled bicycles for the young ones. It weighs in at 205 grams.
The SKS Rowdy Guards feature a multi-adjust design. The rear fender has two adjustment points and also has a sliding feature on the blade. The rear fender also has a multi-fit seatpost mount. The front fender can be adjusted to accommodate varying heights and also has a quick release feature. The height adjustment can be done on both ends of the fender.
The Rowdy Guards can fit almost any frame configuration. It is easy to install as well. It uses a bomb proof construction and the set includes fittings. The mudguards are made from high-performance plastic and is shock-resistant. SKS made sure that the Rowdy Guards were built to outlast the bike itself.
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Polish brand Dartmoor gives a sneak preview of its 2011 line to be showcased at EuroBike. Here are some products upgraded from 2010 together with other new items.
The dirt jump slopestyle full suspension mtb frame Shine is still one of Dartmoor’s best-sellers. It has butted aluminum 7005 tubes, 100mm travel and can run on singlespeed drive. Headtube sized for 1.5” headset and weighs 2.8kg without shock. It comes in colors of lime, silver and white.
The Cody frame comes in colors of blue, lime and black matte. The frame is muti-butted with seamless CrMo 4130 tubes. The bars are fully heat-treated to make it durable. It has one-piece hydroformed chainstay and internal gusset headtube. It is one of the lightest frames for dirt jumping at 204kg.
Another lightweight frame for dirt jump is the Two6Player. It has butted and heat-treated aluminum 7005 tubes and standard threadless headset. It comes with oval profiles…
For 2011 Easton Haven will parade new wheels. These are the XC One, EA 70 XC, EA 90 XC, Haven Carbon and Aluminum. The XC One is a wheelset for singlespeed riding. It has no tubeless option and the MSRP is $699.
The EA 70 XC has MSRP of $525 for the 29er version and comes in black and white colors. It weighs 1950g and has a standard welded seam for its rim. It uses X2 hubs with straight pull spokes. Front and rear wheels have 24 count. The axle offerings are standard quick release and 15QR for the front and only standard quick release for the rear.
The EA 90 XC uses the UST rim with measurements of 24mm outer width and 19mm inner rim width. It weighs 1500g and is colored with black rims, sandblasted grey spokes and red anodized hub configuration. MSRP is $925.
The Haven Carbon is East Haven’s…
Continental will change the Mountain King tire in 2011, and also add a new race tire known as the X-King.
For the Continental 2011 Mountain King tire, they have removed the Endless Edge technology, and added side knobs, lugs, with various sizes and compounds. In the end, the Mountain King is more aggressive than the previous years.
For XC or All Mountain enthusiasts, the 2011 X-King tire is tailored for you. The tread is designed for the tires weight to be lighter and a smoother ride.
Both tires are available now at Continental retailers.
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Cannondale worked with RockShox on giving the Lefty forks new specs. The new Lefty uses RockShox Solo Air design and 1.5” headtube. It also has 25mm to 15mm axle and a dual-crown design. The compression damping makes the Lefty firmer and the square stauchion creates a mechanical movement with its needle bearings.
It also has a built-in low-speed compression valve and a 2.0 hole size. Air volume for the forks can be adjusted with spacers at the bottom of the air chamber with the removal of the lower cap. All of these modifications make the Lefty a stiffer and smoother fork.
The 2011 Lefty has two versions, the XLR and PBR. The XLR or the X-Loc and Rebound has a Floodgate knob used to remove air. This feature is present in RockShox forks to set the blowoff. The XLR has the RockShox X-Loc hydraulic remote lockout. The lockout features a blowoff…
Axon RC is SR Suntour best suspension fork, and for 2011 they will release it with monocoque carbon fiber. Comparing to last years model, the 2011 SR Suntour Axon RC Fork losses 130 grams.
Using a 15mm thru axle, the SR Suntour 2011 RC weighs 1,539 grams. You have the option of running 80mm or 100mm of travel, and is best suited for cross country riding where front suspension is needed. Due to the carbon lowers, they will only fit with SR 150QLOC titanium 15mm thru-axles.
The 2011 Axon RC uses 32mm aluminum upper stanchions, hollow forged alloy crown plus allow steerer tube, you can also get a tapered configuration. A modified air spring gives it better downhill performance, while the new damper cartridges are tuned to comply with the air springs.
As of now, the retail price is unknown, but will hit retailers March 2011.
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