We have shown you a few new builds for 2013 from Redline, the Conquest Disc and D680 Carbon, but today we have the 2013 Redline Conquest Team Carbon Frameset to share.

Air shipped from Taiwan, the 2013 Conquest Team Carbon frame set made it just in time for the Sea Otter Classic.

On to the sweet stuff, the Redline 2013 Conquest Team Carbon (and Pro) are the only models that are disc ready but come with canti-mounts for those that are not ready to convert. 130mm rear spacing for cyclists that want to utilize the Canti-mounts, but can change to disc down the road by simply changing the fork and rims.

Shaving off a little weight, Redline has done away with the BB30 and will now use a Press Fit 30. The Chainstay and Seatstay is now one unit, also reducing the weight. Overall, the 2013 Conquest…

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Redline had a few treats in store for the 2012 Sea Otter Classic, one being their brand new 2013 Redline Conquest Disc cross bike.

The Redline 2013 Conquest Disc is your entry level cyclocross bike that comes with a 6061 aluminum frame, carbon fiber forks and of course disc brakes. What are some of the changes from last years model to 2013? The bottom bracket was taken down a bit and of course the addition of disc brakes.

If your not ready to jump on the disc brake wagon yet, don’t worry because Redline will still offer the Conquest without.

Coming equipped with a Tiagra 10 speed groupset plus fender and rack mounts for those thinking of converting to a city bike.

As of now, a specific retail price is unknown, but you can expect a price tag around $1600. Releasing around late July or mid August 2012.

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For those who are looking for the most diverse bike on the cyclocross market today, Kona Bikes has reintroduced its racing machine called Jake The Snake for 2012. What is new with its 2012 model that Kona Bikes designed its aesthetics to be more suitable for racing.

The same reliable quality is carried over from the previous model. Highlights of its top-quality specs include Kona Aluminum Butted 7005 tubing, Avid Shorty 6 brakes, FSA Gossamer Compact BB30 Press Fit cranks, Shimano 10-speed Tiagra/105 drivetrain, as well as Maxxis Mud Wrestler tires.

With its unparalleled versatility, the 2012 Kona Jake The Snake Cyclocross Bike works well for racing, commuting, training, touring, and plain rides. Its state-of-the-art frame and race-winning geometry make it the ideal machine to win cyclocross races or cross jungles — your pick.
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During its year of introduction, the Major Jake has already made a mark on the cycling world after helping Kona Team’s Helen Wyman’s land third in the 2011 European cross season. With the same outstanding stiffness and speed, this World-Cup-ready carbon fiber cyclocross bike is back for 2012.

Since the Major Jake is one of the most respected cyclocross bikes on the market today, Kona Bikes made sure that its 2012 version has a lot of new things to offer. Its fancier new components include a Shimano Ultegra tubeless compatible wheelset and Avid Shorty Ultimate brakes.

As it did to Kona Team’s very own cyclocross racer, the 2012 Kona Major Jake Cyclocross Bike will help riders wherever they may travel. The carbon frame of this award-winning cyclocross racing machine comes with a full carbon tapered steerer fork as well as an FSA Carbon CX cockpit.
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For the first time, Whyte Bikes, a British company famous for mountain bikes, has released three new cyclocross bikes for 2012, one of which is the Charing Cross. Applying the state-of-the-art frame geometry of Whyte, the Charing Cross is perfect for longer commutes.

Featuring a strong 6061 custom-butted aluminum frame, the Charing Cross comes with a post mount disc brake, Shimano Tiagra 10-speed drivetrain, and a combination of mudguard with rack eyelets and deep section R-7 wheels with disk brakes. These allowS the riders to enjoy inexpensive cycling for years.

Boasting impressive versatility, the 2012 Whyte Bikes Charing Cross Disc Brake Cyclocross Bike is a must-have multi-use bike. For riders who are looking for a bike that can tackle cyclocross, commuting, touring, and winter training, this is the ideal machine.
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