2011 SRAM X.7

"Good news from SRAM, the new X.7 looks like it has all the features of the XX at a bargain price (we think it’ll be the nearly the same as the current X.7 range).

NEW SRAM X.7: THE RIGHT GEAR
For the first time SRAM offers the right combination of matching SRAM X7 components. SRAM X7 features 2X10 drivetrain, X-Glide front shifting, Exact Actuation, new PowerGlide cassette ratios, carbon cage rear derailleurs, new S1400 crank offering and Avid Elixir R brakes.
SRAM 2X10 is becoming understood by riders of all levels and segments by delivering a full range of usable gears, less weight and faster and smoother shifting. We build on this with choice, and a strong materials mix aimed at mid-level XC to entry level downhillers and freeriders."

"X7 10-Speed Rear Derailleur
New technologies, finish and family strategy create a cohesive performance story. X7 intends to deliver the highest value MTB components in its class.
We’ve built in our award winning 10 Speed Exact Actuation shifting technology giving you XX shifting performance at the X7 level. We upgrade
our materials story with a 3K carbon pulley cage. We added our new Storm Grey Finish and family graphics package.
Features/Benefits:
• 10 Speed, Exact Actuation shifting
• 3K carbon cage
• 36t Cassette compatibility
• New family finish and graphics package
• Storm Grey finish
• High-end materials
• 3 cage lengths: long, medium and short cage"

"PG-1050
The new PowerGlide™ 1050 cassette performance is optimized by material choice, tooth profile and shift ramp design for quick and positive index shifting. Our new cassette features a semi-spidered construction for a maximum stiffness to weight ratio and is available in many optimized
configurations to best match a wide variety of uses.
Features/Benefits:
• PG-1050 cassette ranges -11-32, 12-36T
• Steel Lockring and lockring finish
• Cog spacers and spacer finish
• A new choice for high level 10 speed shifting performance.
• PowerGlide technology allows for a unmatched transition between gears when up and down shifting
• Semi-spidered design is light, strong"

"PG-1050
The new PowerGlide™ 1050 cassette performance is optimized by material choice, tooth profile and shift ramp design for quick and positive index shifting. Our new cassette features a semi-spidered construction for a maximum stiffness to weight ratio and is available in many optimized configurations to best match a wide variety of uses.
Features/Benefits:
• PG-1050 cassette ranges -11-32, 12-36T
• Steel Lockring and lockring finish
• Cog spacers and spacer finish
• A new choice for high level 10 speed shifting performance.
• PowerGlide technology allows for aunmatched transition between gears when up and down shifting"

"PG-1050 S1400 2X10 Crank
2X10: Lightning-fast and accurate front shifting, through an all-new, patented, mind-blowing performance technology: X-Glide. Labeling and finish mesh perfectly with SRAM drivetrain families. S1400 features our OCT Hollow Forged crankarm that are beautiful, strong and light. Our new GXP bottom bracket featuring Gutter Seal technology promises reduced seal drag and increased bearing life.
Features:
• OCT – hollow forged crankarms
• 2X10 X-Glide chain rings
• XR GXP BB system featuring Gutter Technology
• Brushed crankarm texture
• Family finish and graphics"

Link:

Dirt

 

SRAM debuts 2x10 Drivetrain in X.7 version

""The X7, debuting here at Taipei Cycle, includes a 10-speed carbon cage, 10-speed front derailleur with X-glide technology for crisp shifts, X7 hub, 36-tooth compatible cassette, Avid Elixir brakes and SRAM crankset.
Pricing has not been set yet, but the group will become available this summer, said Tom Zurawski, brand manager for X7"

Links:

Vital MTB 

Bicycleretailer.com

Cedric Gracia New Bike

Sant Andreu de Las Barcas Spain. First official race for Cedric Gracia on his new Santa Cruz V-10.

 

Link:

CG Racing Brigade

Pedal.com.br

Sam Hill Demo 8 Signature Edition

"To celebrate Sam Hill winning the overall World Cup title, we are releasing 250 limited edition replica Demo 8 framesets—just like the rig Sam rode to victory in Schladming.

Each frame is a numbered Sam Hill Signature Edition, and they will only be sold through Specialized dealers around the world. When they're gone, they're gone, so get yours quickly! 

Details:
2010 Demo geometry and set-up;
frameset includes FOX DHX RC4 shock, head set w/adapters, and seat post & clamp."

Link:

Specialized

Cannondale X Mike Giant

"Cannondale is proud to present this custom Cannondale X Mike Giant bike in support to Bahati Foundation"

Link:

Cannondale Facebook Page

Cannondale

New Danny MacAskill Video

Infinite Trails

Riders: Harald Philipp & Max Schumann
Camera & Editing: Sebastian Doerk

Cannondale onBike

"Cannondale's single-sided Lefty fork has been around for years now, but here's it's paired with an offset single-sided rear 'triangle' too."

 "Named the onBIKE, this jet black machine has a clear mountain bike influence but is aimed at urban warriors. The frame is handmade from 6061-T6 aluminium, with double-pass smooth welds to eliminate stress risers and tapered, triangular top and down tubes. The swingarm is machined from billet aluminium for stiffness and light weight.

The spec includes a Fatty Solo 80mm-travel air fork, disc brakes, BB30 bottom bracket with Cannondale Hollowgram SL crankset, own-brand wheels, finishing kit and funky-looking Octopus pedals, and Schwalbe Kojak Bad Boy tyres.

Just 250 individually numbered bikes will be made, 99 of which will be sold in Europe. They'll only be available in sizes medium and large. There's no word yet on pricing or availability."

 Links:

Bike Radar

Cannondale

2011 Specialized SX

 

 

"A slopestyle bike that’ll more than likely be getting treated to dh-chic, trail and sporadic jump use – and so much more than a do-it-all hardtail.

2011 SPECIALIZED SX – “MIGHT EVEN WASH IT”
But you know how the talk goes in hardtail circles, championing the simple approach to riding off road, practitioners of the brute force (yet usually slower) approach to root. Let the body take the hits; break the bike not the rider. Luddism is rife in the woods around here but do-it-all hardtails rarely give the shot in the arm needed. And neither do short travel bikes. But it’s that sought after tonic that everyone looks for. Good angles, hard hitting, sharp riding but not a big pile of sag. Freeride and downhill bikes are too heavy and sloppy; trail bikes are usually caught in a battle on weight restrictions and rarely strong enough. Hardtails usually get bust.
Some people will say a do-it-all suspension bike does not exist but the new Enduro can do many fast things fast. Sub thirty pound 160mm bikes are thin on the ground but for downhill uplifts or uk trail centre riding and you will find not many better than the new Enduro. But even Lord Byron would protest against the sabotage of such a bike in the bike parks of Whistler, Leogang and Cinderford.
That’s where the SX comes in. It can take Ned Ludd head on. The stout and strong frames making them a sure thing for “drops, jumps, stunts and whatever else you have up your sleeve.” Obviously the former is a relative thing, I’m kind of leaning more to the ‘whatever else’ side of the coin.
Design wise it comes with the well proven FSR system and air shock, ISCG mounts, low weight distribution, a classic swingarm protector and front mech mount. This the long version has a wheelbase that matches up with many medium trail bikes (around 45”) that will no doubt give stability on the trail even with the head angle many degrees steeper than its stablemate, the Enduro.
Spare a though thought though for genesis of the SX, it is after all fair to say that its one of the most successful slopestyle bikes ever created…well I didn’t say that, those were words from Morgan Hill, not an actor or Sam’s brother but the place where this bike was created. And that’s where we got it. Brandon Sloan is a key man in bike design at Specialized and it was him who was responsible for sending this parcel of fun across the Atlantic. Indeed you might well have to push or order to get one of these in time. It could be a pre-order frame for 2011.
More than anything this SX seems like a bike you’d look after, hell I reckon I’d even oil this bike when it’s made up."

 

Link:

Dirt Mag

Engin best offroad bike @ NAHBS 2010

 

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"Drew Guldalian of Engin Cycles won the Best Off-Road prize with a 29er bike of the same basic design that won at NAHBS in Portland in 2008. Guldalian makes not only the frame, but also the stem, seatpost and fork. “It allows me to tailor everything to the rider,” he says. The show winner was destined for a lucky customer.

Guldalian was happy to have the show relatively close to his Philadelphia base and just a few hours’ drive down Interstate 95. “There’s a nice vibe here in the Mid-Atlantic and it’s great to be in an environment where more people are familiar with my bikes,” he said."

Link:

NAHBS

Pegoretti @ NAHBS 2010

 

  

  

  

Pegoretti "Venetian Stucco" featuring "a burly rear dropout design featuring scalloped joints where they meet with the stays plus brazed-in cylinders fully piercing the tubes for a distinct appearance"

"Paint schemes have continued to evolve as well.  On display at NAHBS was a 'Venetian stucco' panel treatment and a superb 'mica' tactile finish with a not only an obvious sparkle but also a novel texture "

 

Mica paintjob

Links:

Bike Radar

Seven Axiom SL Rohloff @ NAHBS 2010

 

  

  

"Begin with Seven's most popular road model, the Axiom SL. Add a Rohloff Speedhub with custom cable routing and eccentric bottom bracket. Then top things off with a custom Tiberius handlebar and the result is something beyond the ordinary"

Links:

Urban Velo.org

Seven Cycles

Brian Lopes on Edge for 2010

 

"For 2010 Brian will be sporting Edge Composites carbon AM series wheels with Chris King hubs, their carbon post and stem, as well as the new carbon Edge Sweep handlebar.

Asked about his move to the Ogden, Utah brand, Lopes said "I'm stoked to be working alongside and running Edge Composites products. I'm blown away on how good their products are and couldn't be happier to join forces with Edge Composites as a rider and a product development partner. I'm always looking to better myself and my rides, and Edge has definitely raised the bar with their wheels, bars, stems, and seat posts. My bikes were already amazing but have just gotten that much lighter, stiffer, and more responsive - all categories that can only make my job of going fast that much easier.” 

Links:

 Pink Bike 

Edge Composites

Moots Psychlo-X RSL @ NAHBS 2010

Links:

Urban velo.org

Moots

Mosaic Cycles The Zealot Steel Cross @ NAHBS 2010

 

"Steel cross frame is the perfect tool for crushing the cross circuit. Mash through the dirt, snow, sand or mud. The Zealot Steel loves to get dirty on the way to the finish line"

Links:

Urban velo.org

Mosaic Cycles

Black Sheep Luna Vista Belt Drive

 

"Black Sheep Luna Vista Belt Drive w/Sliding chain stays
Black Sheep Faith Fork
I9/Stans wheels
Black Sheep One piece Stem Mountain Moustache Bar
Formula R-1 f/r
Chris King Head set
XTR Crank
Carbon Drive belt
Black Sheep Post
Troy Lee Selle Italia SLR Saddle"

Link:

socaltrailriders.org

Saracen Ariel

 

"Changes from the prototype we saw a few months back include the new 1.5”-1,1/8” tapered head tube and new CNC’d linkage which helps shed a bit of weight whilst helping stiffen things up at the same time.

Pictured is the range-topping Ariel 3 @ £2599srp with XT drivetrain, Race Face Evolve chainset, Deore M595 disc brakes, Syncros DS28 rims, Maxxis Larsen TT/High Roller tyres, Race Face Respond finishing kit and topped off with a Fi’z:k Gobi XM saddle.

Below the Ariel 3 will sit the (yes, you guessed it J) Ariel 2 @ £2099srp and the Ariel 1 at a wallet friendly £1599srp.

All bikes are suspended front and rear by Fox. With QR15 forks on the Ariel 2 and 3. The full range of Saracen bikes are landing at the beginning of April."

Links:

Pink Bike

Saracen Blog

Fox Talas 180mm

 

 New Fox Talas 180mm

Link:

mtb-forum.it

dropmachine.com

Independent Fabrication Phil Wood 40th anniversary bike PWXL 00/40

 

  

"The 40th anniversary Phil Wood bike. We will be making 40 of these titanium frames for Phil Wood, actually 41 if you count this one, #00, for Peter who is THE MAN over at Phil Wood."

  

Link:

Independent Fabrication Blog

Opus Nelson 1

 

"Opus has clearly put the Nelson 1 together with the demands of high end freeriders in mind. Up front you'll find a 1.5" head tube that not only increases strength and stiffness but will also let you run any fork of your choice down the road, be that the 1.5" Totem that it comes equipped with or a standard 1.125" steerer, or even the latest crop of tapered steerer tubed forks. Opus's choice to use the larger headtube size also allows the rider to fine tune the bar height or even headtube angle by installing headsets with different stack heights.

Hydro-formed top and down tubes curve to provide great standover room as well as clearance for any fork knobs that may have come in contact with the underside of the frame otherwise. If you do barspins on your FR bike, or are planning to, there is nothing holding you back on the big Opus. Cable routing takes a clean route beneath the downtube, although riders who hang there bikes over the tailgate during shuttle runs my take issue with this choice. The rear end is tied together with a 12x135 mm Maxle system for both stiffness and quick removal.

Suspension on the Nelson is a Virtual Pivot Point affair with two short links joining the front and rear triangles. This system can be found throughout Opus's complete line of mountain bikes and is put to good use on the Nelson, the longest travel bike in their lineup. The Fox DHX 4.0 is not mounted to the front triangle, but instead floats between the upper and lower links. All pivots rotate on sealed bearings for durability."

 

Link:

Pink Bike 

Opus Bikes

Saracen Myst DH

 

“This one is the show sample (black one), with a premium build, but we are still looking at a raceable bike for around the £2k mark. We’ve got a medium (black frame) and large (white frame) that we will do shock testing on in March. The bike is the first sample and uses a conventional front section – We’re working on a front section with new tubes and these will be ready closer to the launch in July. At the moment the thinking is a mechanically formed tube–set as it allows us to better control the tube wall thicknesses than with a hydroformed tube. The weight of the bike in the picture was just over 38lbs. We’re serious about the future a wouldn’t rule out a Race Team for 2011.”

 

 Link:

Dirt Mag

Intense Tracer 29 Rev 3

 

"Been getting lots of request as to whats up with the Tracer 29 so here is the latest.
This one is getting close and I am really happy with the ride. The frame has been beefed up as well as the rear and now has our new G2 adjustable drop out that offers two CS length adjustments 17.7" & 18" and different axle options for all the popular combos.
pictured is new 142 with 12mm QR. Our friends @ I9 supplied the 142 spec wheelset.
Also we are going with the full 1.5 HT so it will be compatible with all steerer options and new crop of adjustable headset cups.Direct mount FD & new larger zirk fittings that thread in so they are easy to replace.
Travel is at 5.5 or 6" with the adjustable link.
With 140 fork HA is @ 69.5 in short G2 setting and flush HS.
All this is not final & some of the parts still need refinement."

Link:

Mtbr Forum

Moro Mmbop DH Frame

 

"The main targets in the design process were a low centre of gravity, lightweight and an agile and versatile handling performance. The shock is mounted parallel to the downtube, causes a very low centre of gravity. Also the shock is very well protected from rocks and mud. The kinematic of the linkage system has a progressive rate, so you will have enough reserves at the end of the travel at any time. The response of the shock is very sensitive. The short rear frame with a chain stay length of 430mm leads to a handling of the bike that makes you very fast around corners and invites you to use the track as a playground. But the frame has still enough smoothness at high speed because of the low bottom bracket and the low centre of gravity.

All bearings are sealed ball bearings and made of stainless steel. There are no threads in the main and rear frame except for the necessary threads in the bottom bracket and the ISCG-mountings. All parts can so easily be changed when damaged and it is not necessary to change one of the expensive parts of the frame.

Expected to be available in april of 2010"

Links:

Moro Bikes 

Tri-Ride

Fox Racing Shox 2011

 

"Fox Racing Shox, the industry leader in the design and development of high-performance suspension, announced today its exclusive arrangement with the Miyaki Company of Japan to use its Kashima Coat for suspension components in the bicycle industry. Kashima Coat will make its consumer debut in Fox Racing Shox’s 2011 model year aftermarket mountain bike suspension fork product line"

Link:

Mtbr

Nuke Proof DH Prototype bike

 

  

  

"Nuke Proof DH bike weight 37lb 11oz (with pedals)"

 

Link:

Nuke Proof Facebook Page