Lapierre
Lapierre’s experimental X-Race 500 integrates an electric motor and battery from Protanium, a company that specialises in such products. The lithium polymer battery is concealed inside the enlarged downtube
Up close for the first time the revised Lapierre Zesty 714 with carbon stays looks the business
Linkage shows attention to detail
Canyon
Canyon LUX MX Pro – Fact10 high-modulus carbon frame – complete bike tips scales under 10kg
Make no mistake, this bike is designed for XC/Marathon racing
Short linkages ensure no flex in the frame
Lezyne
Lezyne have gained a reputation for solidly built mini-tools and pumps…
…additions to the range and new models look set to spread appeal
These are possibly the classiest track pumps you’ll ever see – a must buy
Camelbak and Dakine
The Camelbak Racebak conceals a small bladder in a specially designed jersey
New packs and colours from Dakine
Fulcrum
Fulcrum’s wheel range is growing – this is the Red Metal 1 HH
The Red Carbon is the lightest, using a carbon rim and 20 spokes front and rear for a weight of 1,450g
Gary Fisher
Gary Fishers new Roscoe is a lightweight (around 28lb) 140mm bike aimed at riders who want a ‘faster than an all-mountain bike, burlier than a trail bike’
The custom Fox shock features Dual Rate Control Valve – the shock has two air chambers with a position sensitive valve that opens at a set point in the shocks travel. Fisher claim it’s highly tuneable and can be made to feel like a coil shock. Trek’s Advanced Braking Pivot is used out back
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