New Intense Slope Style II in work red
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
2010 Manitou Dorado Pro
"The fork is handmade at Manitou's factory in Winconsin, is based on the World Cup standard MRD Dorado Carbon with the same internals including TPC+ damping but uses 7050 alloy 36mm stanchions rather than carbon making it slightly more affordable". 
"2010 updates include an improved two-chamber large volume low-pressure air spring to make setting up an easier process. Air spring pressure, which is self-regulating, can now be adjusted more easily as the valve gets relocated from the bottom of the fork leg to the top.
Weight is 6.55lbs (2.97kg) and as well as standard 26in guise is also available in a 29in version."Link:
Santa Cruz Syndicate go Carbon (Pics)
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
2010 SRAM Double Tap 10 Flat Bar Road Shifters
"DoubleTap® technology makes the leap to performance flat-bar bikes with the new SRAM Flat-Bar Road Shifter. Smooth multi-gear upshifts and indexed single-gear downshifts are lightning-fast and a carbon-fiber clamp helps keep the lever's weight to a minimum. It features an adjustable lever for easy customization, as well as a dial gear indicator for quick reference."
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New Hayes Prime Brakes
"Introducing the new Hayes PRIME disk brake, featuring:
- Tool-free adjustments
- Newly designed pads
- "Performance" hose
- Titanium hardware
- Some funky rubber frame protectors
- See the blur in the photo? It's "secret sauce" - also described as the "poppet cam stroke adjust" "
- Tool-free adjustments
- Newly designed pads
- "Performance" hose
- Titanium hardware
- Some funky rubber frame protectors
- See the blur in the photo? It's "secret sauce" - also described as the "poppet cam stroke adjust" "
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Santa Cruz Syndicate go Carbon!!!
"The crowning of Steve Peat as 2009 World Champion put an exclamation point on the Santa Cruz Syndicate’s domination of the downhill arena for the past few years. Peat’s 2009 season put him in the history books - 17 career World Cup downhill wins, 50 World Cup career downhill podiums and finally the elusive championship - and he alongside teammate Greg Minnaar pushed the Syndicate to the pinnacle of success. Minnaar won three World Cup downhills in his first season aboard the Santa Cruz V-10 and captured the UCI World Cup overall in 2008. He continued his charge in 2009, winning three more World Cup races, thus scoring 6 of his 11-career World Cup wins during his two-year stint with the Syndicate. Young gun Josh Bryceland’s contributions to the squad with his Junior World Championship title in 2008 and 13th overall World Cup performance in ’09 has made the Syndicate the UCI #1 Downhill Team for two years in a row.
This success is only possible with the best products, riders and support out there. We would like to welcome our new sponsors to the Syndicate for 2010 and thank continuing sponsors for their commitment to the program. Our new partners are Edge Composite carbon wheels, Chris King for headsets and hubs and we are back on board with Maxxis Tires. Muc-Off has added their top of the line lubes and cleaners for Syndicate use and we greatly appreciate the continued support from SRAM, RockShox, Truvativ, Avid, WTB, Crankbrothers, Lizard Skins and Clif Bar.
The Syndicate roster remains stacked with reigning World Champion Steve Peat, Greg Minnaar and Josh Bryceland pinning it in the downhill arena, Jamie Goldman rocking the freeride world, and John Waddell is down under racing XC and endurance races.
Rob Roskopp, owner and CEO of Santa Cruz Bicycles, says, “ I’m excited to see the Syndicate continue on for the coming years. It’s been a huge source for R&D, allowing us to come out with so many advanced products in such a short time. Having such a dynamic group of people has contributed to the overall success of Santa Cruz Bicycles.”
“Syndicate represents some of the best racers in the world, so what better program to show off our range of SRAM, RockShox, Avid and Truvativ product? SRAM is proud to be part of the fun that is mountain bike racing. SRAM loves racing, and of course winning so the Syndicate is an ideal fit. We’re looking forward to another great season!” ~ Eric Schutt, SRAM
“We at EDGE are very excited to be working with the Syndicate, we are excited to see the result of great product paired with great performance. We feel the DH environment and extreme capabilities of the riders will be the most defining way to demonstrate what sets the EDGE branded products apart from all others.” ~ Jason Schiers , EDGE Composites
“Maxxis is delighted to be back working with the Santa Cruz Syndicate. We have long admired their quest for perfection and with riders such as Peaty, Greg and Josh on board we are not only looking forward to more podium success but also the R+D feedback that such an experienced team can provide.’’ ~ Leo Liao, Maxxis
“I've had 2 great years with the Syndicate, so why change something that works? We have a couple new changes to our Santa Cruz V-10 for 2010. We going to be rolling on carbon with EDGE Composite rims, we will continue to be Powered by SRAM/RockShox and would like to welcome back the best rubber in the business, Maxxis. With a V-10 set up with such amazing equipment, I can't wait for the season to kick off!” ~ Greg Minnaar
“Its great to be part of the Syndicate family again. We have built up a pretty special group over the years and I feel we have the best support from Santa Cruz Bicycles and all our affiliate sponsors. Whether I am out riding my V-10 or one of the many great bikes Santa Cruz makes, I am always happy and having fun because I know I’m on the right equipment. The Syndicate program has gone from strength to strength over the years and 2010 is no exception. We have had test sessions on new equipment that I think will raise our game considerably for the coming season.” ~ Steve Peat
“I’m Superstoked to be spanking some shred with the raddest savages in the settlement!” ~ Josh Bryceland"
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Monday, February 08, 2010
New Shimano Alivo Groupset
"The new nine-speed Alivio is available in a choice of finishes – black or silver – and features a new, lower profile rear derailleur, Hyperdrive crankset and Rapidfire Plus shifters with optical gear indicators. It'll be available in June 2010."
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Karpiel Holeshot 2010
"The Karpiel Holeshot 2010 mountain bike frame is meant to be one of the best for hardtail racing, and uses CNC machined dropouts and yokes, 6061 hydroformed tubing, while the head tube gussets are designed by Jan Karpiel. As of now, the frame is in “beta” mode and is being tested, so the look of the frame may change. Retail price is unknown, but should be available in Spring 2010."
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
MSC Vendetta
"MSC’s offering is the brand new 2010 Vendetta – 170 or 180mm, short chain stays, Boxxer race up front and really light"
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Propain Spindrift
" PROPAIN introduces its Freeride flagship. Available now in a very limited pre-production edition. Mass production frames and complete bikes are available in Summer 2010.
Features:- 180mm travel
- Hammerschmidt ready
- Maxxle axle
- Tapered head tube
- Hydroforming tube set
- Quadruple butted downtube
- Colors: electric green or polished
- Exchangable Stickerkits available (black or tequilla)
- 215mm shock length"
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Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Manitou Circus
Circus Expert Spec:
Weight: 4.7lbs/2133grams
Travel: 80, 100mm & 130mmLegs: 32mm Stanchions straight wall 7050 Aluminum
Spring: Firm (extra firm available in Aftermarket) w/Air preload
Damper: ABS+, lockout & rebound adjust
Hub/ Axle: 20mm Hex Lock
Features: Double bottom out bumpers, 4 decal sheets and clown nose
Cost:US MSRP $399
Circus Comp Spec:
Weight: 5.3lbs/2406grams
Travel: 80 & 100mm
Chassis: 32mm Stanchions straight wall 4130 Chrome Moly
Spring: Firm (extra firm available in Aftermarket) w/ mechanical preload
Damper: ABS+ , lockout & rebound adjust
Hub/ Axle: 20mm Hex Lock
Features: Double bottom out bumpers, 4 decal sheets and clown nose
Cost:US MSRP $349
Straight 1-1/8" steer, no taper, 6 inch post mounts.
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