Specialized 2011 Lineup Preview

Specialized has updated its line with major overhauls. One introduction is the S-Works Epic 29, the 29er version of the S-Works Epic. The mid-priced full-suspension Camber is offered in 26-inch and 29-inch wheel sizes. One major change to look out for is the Evo models, which reflect the modifications that Specialized employees, riders and dealers were making to their personal bikes. These models include the Epic Evo R, Epic Evo Trail, Stumpjumper Evo Trail 29, Enduro Evo and the Stumpjumper FSR Evo (the most altered of all).(www.bicycling.com)

Trek + Gary Fisher 2011 Lineup Preview

Continuing across the 2011 line is a series of tweaks and upgrades to existing successful and strong-performing bikes. The Fuel EX 9.9 and the Remedy 9.9 get the full SRAM XX package. Scratch Air gets a custom-tuned Fox RP23, which is lighter than last year’s DHX Air Shock, and a rubber pad to protect the carbon in the downtube from rock strikes. Gary Fisher's entire lineup is now part of Trek's "Gary Fisher Collection." Gary Fisher models include a number of carbon and aluminum 29ers, such as the Superfly, Rumblefish and Paragon.(www.bicycling.com)

Giant 2011 Lineup Preview

Giant introduced its new Anthem X 29er and three redesigned bikes: the Anthem X, Trance X and Reign. Trance X gets a tapered headtube that has been relaxed by half a degree to 69 degrees. The Anthem X 29er is Giant's first full-suspension 29er, which features a stiff front end and 4 inches of rear travel. Reign features a lighter 3D forged rocker link, a tapered head tube and a press-fit bottom bracket.(www.bicycling.com)

Santa Cruz V-10 Carbon, $2,999 (carbon frame)

Santa Cruz managed to get its 10-inch travel DH bike down to 9.1 pounds (with shock) by replacing bulky aluminum with carbon in the front triangle. The lower weight has a huge difference when riding, making the bike reactive and stable on drops, corners and anywhere else on the trail. The bike is race-proven: Steve Peat, Greg Minnaar and the rest of the Syndicate team have ridden the bike since the start of the 2010 season with multiple wins to show for it.(www.bicycling.com)

Orbea Rallon, $3,000 to $5,500 (frame)

Orbea, a brand known for their high-end road bikes and carbon hardtails, spent three years designing and prototyping the Rallon. The result is a 150mm rear-wheel travel enduro/all-mountain bike with a stiff ride and a consistent feel throughout the full length of travel. The frame, with Fox RP23 shock, comes in at a claimed 7.1 pounds. Short 17.2-inch chainstays keep the bike nimble. The Rallon comes in three models.(www.bicycling.com)

Norco Range, $6,950 (Range 1, full build)

With six inches of travel, the all-mountain Norco Range employs the company's new Advanced Ride Technology, ART, which lets the rear wheel move backward, allowing it to better absorb square-edge hits. Norco claims ART also reduces pedal bob and improves suspension performance during braking. A one-piece link arm creates a stiffer, more stable rear end.(www.bicycling.com)

Felt 2011 Lineup Preview

For the Felt Edict LTD, the company switched to a single-pivot design that relies on flexing carbon stays, which offer strong lateral stiffness. Cutting out the extra pivot and its associated pivot hardware brought the bike down to 5.5 pounds. In Felt's Virtue line, they’re offering cost-friendly aluminum models and a new all-carbon model with a frameset weight of 5.5 pounds. The 29er line also gets updated with a 4.1-pound aluminum frame and a three-pound carbon model.(www.bicycling.com)

Scott's Genius LT

Scott's Genius LT, $6799 (full build)

The all-mountain Genius LT, with 185 mm of rear travel and a claimed frame weight of just 6.2 pounds, claims one of the top travel-to-weight ratios, but the bike delivers in many more ways. A handlebar-mounted Twinloc lever can select between three modes: a lockout mode that simultaneously controls the fork and the rear, a traction mode offering 20 percent rear sag, and a full-open mode offering 30 percent rear sag. The bike's engineers have flipped the orientation of DT Swiss-made pull shock so the shock body doesn't move with the rear end, allowing the wheel to respond without the added weight.(www.bicycling.com)

Cannondale Jekyll

Cannondale Jekyll, $5,349 (Carbon 1 full build)

One of the central features of the redesigned Jekyll 90/150mm travel trail bike is its all-new Fox DYAD-RT2 shock that switches between two modes using a handelbar-mounted switch. “Elevate” mode makes climbs quick and efficient, reducing sag by 40 percent for a more efficient climb. “Flow” mode turns the bike into a plush and capable descender by lowering bottom bracket height. Using military-regulated BallisTec carbon, Specialized reduced the frame weight to 2,060 grams, with promises of much greater durability than conventional carbon. Aluminum models come in at a claimed weight of 150 to 200 grams heavier than the carbon models.(www.bicycling.com)

25th Anniversary Yeti 575

25th Anniversary Yeti 575, $2,999 (frame kit)

Yeti overhauled its 575 trail bike for its 25th anniversary. Besides the retro yellow-turquoise paint job, Yeti modified the 5.75-inch rear-travel frame so that it could accommodate longer-travel forks while not changing the overall nimble feel and ride of the bike. Yeti opted for beefier chainstays, which have slightly increased the weight of the frame to over seven pounds. The main pivot area is stiffer, with more clearance, but these changes mean riders need a direct mount for the front derailleur. The frame updates aren't limited to the anniversary edition; the changes have been made across the entire 575 line. (www.bicycling.com)

Specialized's 2011 Demo 8 frame

Specialized Demo 8, $2,500 (frame)

Developed with input from Sam Hill and Brendan Fairclough, Specialized's 2011 Demo 8 frame helps fast riders go faster and gives slow riders greater confidence and stability. Changes include lowering the bottom bracket, adjusting frame geometry and shaving off three-quarters of a pound. A shorter 112mm head tube (down from 120mm) provides a solid ride. With an increase of rear end hub spacing to 150mm (up from 135mm), riders can use a wider selection of hub and wheel options. (www.bicycling.com)

KHS Lucky 7

Specifications

Frame
New Design AL6061, 4-bar Horst bearing linkage, 7.3" travel

Rear Shock
FOX Van R, rebound adjust

Fork
Marzocchi 66RCV, 180mm, rebound & compression adjust

Headset
Cane Creek Pig, 1-1/8" Threadless

Rims
WTB Dual Duty FR, Doublewall

Hubs
Front: Formula Disc, Sealed Bearing, 20mm through axle
Rear: Cassette 12mm x 150mm

Tires
John Tomac Nevegal 26x2.5, Kevlar bead

Spokes 14G black, 32°

Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore

Rear Derailleur
Sram X-7

Shifters
SRAM X-7 Trigger

Chain
KMC Z9000

Crankset
Truvativ Hussefelt w/guard, 36/24t, 175mm

Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Howitzer outboard bearing splined

Cassette
Shimano HG50, 11-34 9-Speed

Pedals
Alloy platform w/crmo axles & replaceable pins

Seatpost
Truvativ XR

Saddle
WTB Pure V Comp

Handlebar
Truvativ Hussefelt, 31.8

Stem
Truvativ Hussefelt, 50mm

Grips
WTB WeirWolf dual density

Brake Levers
Hayes Stroker Trail

Brakes
Hayes Stroker Trail, 8" rotors

Color
Red

Frame Size
S, M, L

Prize
$2839

Source: www.khsbicycles.com

Top Fuel 9.9 SSL Mountain bike

Specifications
Frame
OCLV Red Carbon w/R1 Race Tuned Suspension, pivotless rear swingarm, Hi/Lo chainstays, oversized sealed bearings, 90mm rear wheel travel

Front Suspension
RockShox Reba World Cup w/positive and negative air pressure, Motion Control, floodgate, compression, rebound, remote lockout, carbon crown and steerer, 100mm

Rear Suspension
Fox Float RP23 w/3 position tunable Pro Pedal, custom tuned

Wheels
Bontrager Race X Lite

Color
Onyx Carbon
Pearl White/Chi Red (Frame only.)

Price: $ 6.599.99*

Source: www.trekbikes.com

Jamis Full Suspension Bike Dakar Bam 2 2008

Spesifications

FRAME	7005 aluminum, 180mm travel mp3 suspension platform, 1.5” head tube, 83mm BB shell, 150mm x 12mm Maxle axle dropout spacing, cartridge bearing pivots, FOX DHX 5.0 w/ 10mm hardware
FORK	Rock Shox Totem Solo-Air, 40mm Stanchions, Mission Control Damping, 20mm thru-axle Maxle QR, magnesium lowers, external rebound, high & low speed compression, floodgate switch, 180mm travel
HEADSET	Aheadset, Zero-Stack, 1.5”
WHEELSET	Mavic EX823 Maxtal SUP/UST rims, eyeletted, 32H, WTB Laser Disc Super Duty disc hubs (150mm x 20mm thru Maxle axle rear), WTB 14G stainless steel spokes
TIRES	WTB Prowler MX 2.5 front and rear, DNA Compound, 27tpi casing, wire bead
DERAILLEURS	SRAM X9 rear mid cage, Shimano Saint front 34.9 mm
SHIFTERS	SRAM X9 trigger-shift, 18-speed
CHAIN	Sram PowerChain 971 with Gold Power-Link
FREEWHEEL	SRAM PowerGlide 970, 9-speed, 11-34
CRANKSET	FSA MegaExo MotoX, 24Tx36T E13 SuperCharger bash guard
BOTTOM BRACKET	FSA Mega Exo integrated
PEDALS	Crank Brothers 5050 sealed bearing platforms with replaceable plates & pedal spikes
BRAKESET	AVID Juicy 7 hydraulic disc brakes with 203mm rotors
HANDLEBAR	Syncros BULK 6061 O/S riser, 20mm x 710mm
STEM	Syncros AMS Stem, 1.5 60mm x 6°
GRIPS	WTB MotoTec clamp-on, DNA compound
SEATPOST	Syncros Derived 2-piece 350mm OS 31.6mm
SADDLE	WTB Devo Team, DNA padding, cromo rails
SIZES	16”, 17.5”, 19.5”
COLORS	Shaft
WEIGHT	40.00 lbs.

Source: www.jamisbikes.com

Jamis Full Suspension Bike Parker 3 2008

Specifications

FRAME	7005 aluminum all tubes, over-sized cartridge bearing pivots, fully-active mp3 platform design, 100mm travel Float R rear shock w/ 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK	Rock Shox Lyric U-Turn, 35mm stanchcions, Mission Control damping, magnesium lowers, Maxle 20mm axle, 115-160mm travel.
HEADSET	Aheadset, Zero-Stack, 1 1/8”
WHEELSET	WTB Dual Duty FR eyeletted rims, WTB front w/ 20mm thru-axle & Shimano M475 rear disc hubs, WTB 14g stainless steel spokes
TIRES	WTB Prowler SS 2.3, DNA compound
DERAILLEURS	Shimano Deore XT Shadow, rear only
SHIFTERS	Shimano Deore Rapidfire, right side only
CHAIN	KMC Z-9000
FREEWHEEL	SRAM Powerglide 950, 9-speed, 11-32
CRANKSET	FSA MOTO X 36T, 170mm, E13 LG1 chain guide
BOTTOM BRACKET	FSA integrated
PEDALS	Crank Brothers 5050 platform
BRAKESET	Hayes Stroker Trail hydraulic disc brakes, V7 front and V6 rear rotors
HANDLEBAR	Syncros Bulk 6061 riser, 710mm
STEM	Syncros FR 50, 31.8 x 12° rise X 50mm
GRIPS	WTB Weirwolf, dual DNA compound
SEATPOST	Syncros Derived 2-piece 350mm OS 31.6mm
SADDLE	WTB Pure V Sport with ABR corners and steel rails
SIZES	15.5” (S), 17” (M), 18” (L)
COLORS	Bone
WEIGHT	35.00 lbs.

Source: www.jamisbikes.com

Dakar XC Team 2008

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME	High modulus carbon main frame and seat stays, 7005 chainstays, 100mm travel mp3 linkage design, SST size-specific tube diameters, cartridge bearing pivots, , Fox FLOAT RP23 shock w/8mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK	Rock Shox Reba World Cup, air spring, positive & negative valves, MotionControl damping, rebound & compression adjustors with lock-out, carbon steerer and crown,100mm travel
HEADSET	Aheadset, Zero-Stack, 1 1/8”
WHEELSET	Mavic CrossMax SLR Disc wheelset with 24H Maxtal rims, sealed cartridge QRM+ hubs, Zicral straight pull spokes, w/ Shimano CenterLock
TIRES	Kenda Karma UST, 26 x 2.1”, folding
DERAILLEURS	Shimano Shadow XTR rear & XTR 34.9mm front
SHIFTERS	Shimano XTR Rapidfire Plus SL, 27-speed
CHAIN	Sram PowerChain 971 with Gold Power-Link
FREEWHEEL	Shimano XTR, 11-34
CRANKSET	Shimano XTR, 44/32/22, 170mm (13-15”), 175mm (17-21”)
BOTTOM BRACKET	Shimano XTR integrated
PEDALS	N/A
BRAKESET	Shimano XTR hydraulic disc brakes with 140mm rear and 160mm front rotors
HANDLEBAR	Easton MonkeyLite SL riser bar, CNT carbon, 31.8mm x low rise x 610mm
STEM	Easton EA70, 31.8mm x 6° x 90mm(13-15”), 100mm (17”), 110mm (19”) 120mm (21”) extensions
GRIPS	WTB MotoTec clamp-on, DNA compound
SEATPOST	Easton EC70 Zero, CNT carbon, 400mm x 31.6mm with alloy clamp and cromo seatpin
SADDLE	WTB Silverado Team, flex-tuned shell, DNA padding, ABR corners and Ti rails
SIZES	15”, 17”, 19”, 21”
COLORS	Carbon/Victory Red/Pearl White
WEIGHT	23.50 lbs

Source: www.jamisbikes.com

Dakar XCR Pro 2008

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME	High modulus carbon main frame and seat stays, 7005 chainstays, 100mm travel mp3 linkage design, SST size-specific tube diameters, cartridge bearing pivots, , Fox FLOAT RP2 shock w/8mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK	Fox 32F-100RL, air spring, rebound & compression adjustors, open bath damper, lever actuated lockout, 100mm travel
HEADSET	Aheadset, Zero-Stack, 1 1/8”
WHEELSET	Mavic XM317 eyeletted disc rims, 32H, with Shimano Deore M535 disc hubs, WTB 14g stainless steel spokes
TIRES	WTB Exiwolf 2.1, steel DNA compound 60tpi casing/ folding bead
DERAILLEURS	Shimano Shadow XTR rear & XT 31.8mm top pull front
SHIFTERS	Shimano XT Rapidfire Plus , 27-speed
CHAIN	Sram PowerChain 971 with Gold Power-Link
FREEWHEEL	Sram PowerGlide 980, spider 11-34
CRANKSET	Shimano XT, 44/32/22, 170mm (13-15”), 175mm (17-21”)
BOTTOM BRACKET	Shimano XT integrated
PEDALS	N/A
BRAKESET	Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes with XT levers
HANDLEBAR	Easton MonkeyLite SL riser bar, CNT carbon, 31.8mm x low rise x 610mm wide
STEM	Easton EA50, 31.8mm x 6° x 90mm(13-15”), 100mm (17”), 110mm (19”) 120mm (21”) extensions
GRIPS	WTB MotoTec clamp-on, DNA compound
SEATPOST	Easton EA50, 350mm x 31.6mm with alloy clamp and cromo seatpin
SADDLE	WTB Silverado Team, flex-tuned shell, DNA padding, ABR corners and Ti rails
SIZES	15”, 17”,19”, 21”
COLORS	Carbon/Monterey Blue/ Pearl White
WEIGHT	26.00 lbs.

Source: www.jamisbikes.com

Dakar XCR Comp 2008

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME	Kinesium alloy main triangle, weight-optimized 7005 seat & chainstays, cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel mp3 linkage design, Fox FLOAT R shock w/ 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK	Rock Shox Recon 351 U-TURN, external rebound, low speed compression to lock w/ floodgate fixed at high threshold, magnesium lowers, alloy steerer, 85-130mm travel
HEADSET	Aheadset, Zero-Stack, 1 1/8”
WHEELSET	Mavic XM117 disc rims, 32H, with Shimano M495 Deore CenterLock disc hubs, WTB 14g stainless steel spokes
TIRES	WTB Prowler MX 2.1 rear/ WTB Prowler XT 2.3 front, Aramid bead
DERAILLEURS	Shimano Deore XT Shadow rear, Deore 31.8mm top pull front
SHIFTERS	Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus-SL, 27-speed
CHAIN	Sram PowerChain 971 with Gold Power-Link
FREEWHEEL	SRAM Powerglide 950, 9-speed, 11-34
CRANKSET	Shimano Deore, 170mm (13-15”), 175mm (17-21”)
BOTTOM BRACKET	Shimano ES30, Octalink, 68 x 113
PEDALS	Shimano M505 clipless
BRAKESET	Shimano M485 hydraulic disc brakees with 160mm rotors
HANDLEBAR	Easton EA30 MonkeyBar, 31.8mm x low rise x 685mm
STEM	Easton EA30, 31.8 x 6° x 90mm (13-15”), 105mm (17”) 120mm (19-21”) extensions, 31.8mm Dia
GRIPS	WTB MotoTec clamp-on
SEATPOST	Easton EA30 micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm with alloy clamp and QR seatpin
SADDLE	WTB Rocket V Comp with SL top and steel rails
SIZES	13”, 15”, 17”,19”, 21”
COLORS	Pewter
WEIGHT	30.75 lbs.

Source: www.jamisbikes.com

Dakar XCR Sport 2008

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME	Kinesium alloy main triangle, weight-optimized 7005 seat & chainstays, cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel mp3 linkage design, Rock Shox Bar 2.1 shock w/ 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK	Rock Shox Tora 302 U-Turn, external rebound, TurnKey lockout, magnesium lowers, 85-130mm travel
HEADSET	Aheadset, Zero-Stack, 1 1/8”
WHEELSET	WTB Speed Disc rims, 32H, eyeletted, with Shimano M495 CenterLock disc hubs, WTB 14g stainless steel spokes
TIRES	WTB MotoRaptor, 2.1, wire bead
DERAILLEURS	Shimano Deore LX rear, Deore 31.8mm top pull front
SHIFTERS	Shimano Deore, Rapidfire Plus, 27-speed
CHAIN	KMC Z-9000
FREEWHEEL	SRAM Powerglide 950, 9-speed, 11-34
CRANKSET	Shimano M442, 170mm (13-15”), 175mm (17-21”)
BOTTOM BRACKET	Shimano ES30, Octalink, 68 x 113
PEDALS	FPD clipless
BRAKESET	Shimano M485 hydraulic disc brakees with 160mm rotors
HANDLEBAR	Easton EA30 MonkeyBar, 31.8mm x low rise x 685mm
STEM	Easton EA30, 31.8 x 6° x 90mm (13-15”), 105mm (17”) 120mm (19-21”) extensions, 31.8mm Dia
GRIPS	WTB Dual Compound trail Grip
SEATPOST	Easton EA30 micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm with alloy clamp and QR seatpin
SADDLE	WTB Rocket V Comp with SL top and steel rails
SIZES	13”, 15”, 17”,19”, 21”
COLORS	Monterey Blue
WEIGHT	32.00 lbs.

Source: www.jamisbikes.com

Dakar XC 2008

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME	7005 aluminum all tubes with gusseted down tube and box-section stays, fully-active/multi-link design with 90mm rear travel, Fox Vanilla R coil-over shock, replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK	Rock Shox Tora 289 coil, 32mm stanchions, magnesium lowers, hydraulic rebound damping, 100mm travel
HEADSET	Aheadset, STS-2K, 1 1/8”
WHEELSET	WTB Speed Disc rims, eyeletted, 32H, with Shimano M65 Centerlock disc hubs, 14g black stainless steel spokes
TIRES	WTB Moto Raptor, 26 x 2.1”, wire bead
DERAILLEURS	Shimano Deore rear, Alivio 31.8mm top pull front
SHIFTERS	Shimano Alivio RapidFire-SL, 24-speed
CHAIN	KMC Z82
FREEWHEEL	Shimano HG-40, 8-speed, 11-32
CRANKSET	Shimano M341, Octalink 42/32/22, 170mm (13-15”), 175mm (17-23”)
BOTTOM BRACKET	Shimano ES25, Octalink, 68 x 113
PEDALS	FPD clipless
BRAKESET	Shimano M415 cable-actuated disc brakes, 6” Centerlock rotors, with Tektro ML-330 levers
HANDLEBAR	Easton EA30 MonkeyBar, 31.8mm x low rise x 685mm
STEM	Easton EA30, 6° x 90mm (13”), 105mm (15-17”) & 120mm (19-23”) extensions
GRIPS	WTB Trail, dual compound
SEATPOST	Easton EA30 micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm with alloy clamp and QR seatpin
SADDLE	WTB Speed V Sport SE with SL top and steel rails
SIZES	13”, 15”, 17”, 19”, 21”, 23”
COLORS	Gloss White, Sandstone
WEIGHT	35.00 lbs.

Source: www.jamisbikes.com