Part of this shipment is already pre-sold and we're down to about 10 left. Call today to get yours before they are gone again!
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Showing posts with label Shimano. Show all posts
Monday, July 23, 2012
In Stock: K-Edge Garmin Mount!
These things have been flying off of our shelves. Our initial order was sold out in about 72 hours, but we have more arriving today! Today's shipment includes gunmtal gray and red, more black mounts are coming but we're not sure when, probably another week.
Part of this shipment is already pre-sold and we're down to about 10 left. Call today to get yours before they are gone again!
Part of this shipment is already pre-sold and we're down to about 10 left. Call today to get yours before they are gone again!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Independent Fabrication Delux Redux
This is one I've been waiting on for a bit. While I love following the technological advances in carbon happening now, not the least of which is the Felt Nine FRD I covered here, there's something so incredibly awesome about a retro-modern steel 29er.
After I met Gary Smith of IF, I became even more smitten with their bikes. He was kind enough to help me out with getting me a Cross Jester last fall, has set us up with the first SSR Maxx available to the public, and an incredible Ti Factory Lightweight just to name a few.
But when Gary started teasing info on the Delux Redux I knew he was doing something a little different but a whole lot the same. The details are just now rolling out in full, but a steel frame, an Ingleheart segmented fork, full Shimano XT, and handbuilt wheels by Luxe Wheelworks. Go for El Fabuloso and you also get one-off purple anno Chris King parts!
Just a few of my favorite shots follow, but if you want one you'd better act fast. These are limited to 12 of each color!
After I met Gary Smith of IF, I became even more smitten with their bikes. He was kind enough to help me out with getting me a Cross Jester last fall, has set us up with the first SSR Maxx available to the public, and an incredible Ti Factory Lightweight just to name a few.
But when Gary started teasing info on the Delux Redux I knew he was doing something a little different but a whole lot the same. The details are just now rolling out in full, but a steel frame, an Ingleheart segmented fork, full Shimano XT, and handbuilt wheels by Luxe Wheelworks. Go for El Fabuloso and you also get one-off purple anno Chris King parts!
Just a few of my favorite shots follow, but if you want one you'd better act fast. These are limited to 12 of each color!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
This Just In: Felt's 2013 Road and Cyclocross Line Up!
Mountain bikes are fun, but they account for a tiny portion of the bikes we sell. I love them, that's how I got my start into cycling, but being in a major metropolitan area with virtually no elevation gain, we'd go out of business focusing solely on mountain bikes.
Time trial and triathlon rigs are growing in our shop, we know them well but are just scratching the surface of what we can do with them for our customers. Felt is killing it with their line-up, but again it's a relatively small fraction of what we do, though we do more with triathlon than we do with mountain bikes.
Which brings me to road bikes. Road and cyclocross bikes are what we do. Sure, we sell hybrids as well, and I think we understand them quite well, but road and cyclocross bikes are what we revolve around.
2013 is bringing a lot of new stuff to the Felt lineup. The F-series line was brand new for 2012, so I didn't expect much of a change there, and we're primarily just seeing color and spec changes. Much as expected since those bikes are so new and so good.
More importantly though, are the new Z-series bikes. The carbon Z-series bikes were damn good already, but their technology was falling behind the incredible F-series and some of their competition. So what did Felt do? They made the new carbon Z-series bikes 50g lighter, 25% stiffer, yet more comfortable! That's what I'm talkin' about. They also made the carbon Z-series bikes natively electronic and mechanical transmission ready, added BB30, and gave the frames a tapered head tube for a tapered fork.
Here is the magical frame that I think people are going to love the second they ride it. Felt knows carbon, and they've applied years of work to this frame. Also, Felt has gone very subtle with colors this year which I am a HUGE fan of. Though I believe this photo is of a prototype and not a stock color, you'll see what I mean in the next few photos
An image of that oversized head tube that's going to make this bike really shine. Imagine a bike that when you stand up sprint just goes like a rocket, but also is smooth and comfortable enough to not beat you up when you hit a really bad stretch of road.
Another interesting shot of the head tube shows how far Felt has gone with their carbon mold to add ride quality while still retaining stiffness.
The Z4 will be a very popular bike for us sporting Shimano 105 and this beautiful color scheme. Toned down is becoming very unique these days with so many brands kicking out bikes that have 12+ brand logos plastered all over the bike.
The AR-series also gets majorly refreshed for 2013. While externally the bike remains virtually identical, internal changes net a loss of 350g (!!!!) while improving ride quality. The weight of this frame was always the biggest detractor of it, but to drop nearly a full pound from the frame is shocking and should make this series much more appealing. Even more, check out the paint scheme! White with silver logos (only a couple of them) and a very small graphic. Amazing if you ask me.
The AR does us a straight 1-1/8" steerer tube to maintain the best aerodynamics possible, whereas most of the other road bikes in Felt's lineup are now using tapered.
You've made it this far, you deserve some kudos. And maybe a cookie. Instead I'm giving you the Felt carbon disc CX bike. This was shown in prototype form last year, but she'll be ready to race this fall. Basically the F-series bike but with huge tire clearance and disc brakes. This thing will be sweet!
The fork isn't new news to us since it's equipped on the F65x that we have in stock, but having it attached to a carbon frame is damned exciting! I do have to say I've been surprised with the Ashima rotors so far. In my experience light rotors are rarely round, but these have been great.
Rear dropouts were of course reworked for disc brakes, though not much. Word has it that the current non-disc models were designed around disc brakes but cantilevers ended up being the go-to since so few road disc systems were available for 2012.
One feature I've loved since day 1 of the new F-series and the carbon cyclocross bikes is the ability to convert your frame from mechanical to internal electronic and back. It literally takes about 90 seconds to change the cable stops to internal wiring and it integrates perfectly.
Tire clearance is huge on the disc bikes. The last two seasons haven't seen much mud around here, but I have a sneaking suspicion that's going to change this season. I'm picturing my disc carbon CX bike sporting some Clement PDX tubulars. The perfect foul-weather CX bike.
There you have it, the info I have so far. Much of the info was already there, but we hadn't received many pictures before the media day. Luckily the guys at bikeradar.com are better photographers than I am anyway, so their pictures this time were worth what, about 1,000 words?
Time trial and triathlon rigs are growing in our shop, we know them well but are just scratching the surface of what we can do with them for our customers. Felt is killing it with their line-up, but again it's a relatively small fraction of what we do, though we do more with triathlon than we do with mountain bikes.
Which brings me to road bikes. Road and cyclocross bikes are what we do. Sure, we sell hybrids as well, and I think we understand them quite well, but road and cyclocross bikes are what we revolve around.
2013 is bringing a lot of new stuff to the Felt lineup. The F-series line was brand new for 2012, so I didn't expect much of a change there, and we're primarily just seeing color and spec changes. Much as expected since those bikes are so new and so good.
More importantly though, are the new Z-series bikes. The carbon Z-series bikes were damn good already, but their technology was falling behind the incredible F-series and some of their competition. So what did Felt do? They made the new carbon Z-series bikes 50g lighter, 25% stiffer, yet more comfortable! That's what I'm talkin' about. They also made the carbon Z-series bikes natively electronic and mechanical transmission ready, added BB30, and gave the frames a tapered head tube for a tapered fork.
Here is the magical frame that I think people are going to love the second they ride it. Felt knows carbon, and they've applied years of work to this frame. Also, Felt has gone very subtle with colors this year which I am a HUGE fan of. Though I believe this photo is of a prototype and not a stock color, you'll see what I mean in the next few photos
An image of that oversized head tube that's going to make this bike really shine. Imagine a bike that when you stand up sprint just goes like a rocket, but also is smooth and comfortable enough to not beat you up when you hit a really bad stretch of road.
Another interesting shot of the head tube shows how far Felt has gone with their carbon mold to add ride quality while still retaining stiffness.
The Z4 will be a very popular bike for us sporting Shimano 105 and this beautiful color scheme. Toned down is becoming very unique these days with so many brands kicking out bikes that have 12+ brand logos plastered all over the bike.
The AR-series also gets majorly refreshed for 2013. While externally the bike remains virtually identical, internal changes net a loss of 350g (!!!!) while improving ride quality. The weight of this frame was always the biggest detractor of it, but to drop nearly a full pound from the frame is shocking and should make this series much more appealing. Even more, check out the paint scheme! White with silver logos (only a couple of them) and a very small graphic. Amazing if you ask me.
The AR does us a straight 1-1/8" steerer tube to maintain the best aerodynamics possible, whereas most of the other road bikes in Felt's lineup are now using tapered.
You've made it this far, you deserve some kudos. And maybe a cookie. Instead I'm giving you the Felt carbon disc CX bike. This was shown in prototype form last year, but she'll be ready to race this fall. Basically the F-series bike but with huge tire clearance and disc brakes. This thing will be sweet!
The fork isn't new news to us since it's equipped on the F65x that we have in stock, but having it attached to a carbon frame is damned exciting! I do have to say I've been surprised with the Ashima rotors so far. In my experience light rotors are rarely round, but these have been great.
Rear dropouts were of course reworked for disc brakes, though not much. Word has it that the current non-disc models were designed around disc brakes but cantilevers ended up being the go-to since so few road disc systems were available for 2012.
One feature I've loved since day 1 of the new F-series and the carbon cyclocross bikes is the ability to convert your frame from mechanical to internal electronic and back. It literally takes about 90 seconds to change the cable stops to internal wiring and it integrates perfectly.
Tire clearance is huge on the disc bikes. The last two seasons haven't seen much mud around here, but I have a sneaking suspicion that's going to change this season. I'm picturing my disc carbon CX bike sporting some Clement PDX tubulars. The perfect foul-weather CX bike.
There you have it, the info I have so far. Much of the info was already there, but we hadn't received many pictures before the media day. Luckily the guys at bikeradar.com are better photographers than I am anyway, so their pictures this time were worth what, about 1,000 words?
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Cyclocross is Around the Corner...
Time to get geared up, or maybe cut down to one gear. Whatever your taste may be, come see us. We've stocked up on Felt F75x bikes with Shimano 105, F65x bikes with SRAM Apex and DISC BRAKES (!!), and we have a few Breed single speed bikes as well....
Check back over the weekend for something special for those who follow the blog. There will be a message coming sometime in the next 48 hours that will only be posted for a few hours. If you get a chance to see it, print it and bring it in!
Check back over the weekend for something special for those who follow the blog. There will be a message coming sometime in the next 48 hours that will only be posted for a few hours. If you get a chance to see it, print it and bring it in!
Friday, June 29, 2012
NEW BIKE DAY! 2012 Felt DA4 with HED Jet9
Sometimes a bike direct from the manufacturer will do the job, sometimes it won't. This bike was oh-so-close for it's new owner, but the wheels just weren't up to the spec he wanted. The Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 derailleurs are tried and proven. The Vision Metron shifters are new but really great, but when rolling on a $4000 bike one needs some nicer shoes sometimes.
Since we knew he'd be racing on some HED Jet9's, the obvious choice for training wheels was the HED Ardennes. With the exact same rim width and brake track, it's a simple swap from Adrennes GP to race wheels with nary a brake adjustment needed.
The final change this thing saw out of the box was the addition of a Quarq powermeter, which was transplanted from his previous rig. Not bad, eh?
Here's the obligatory front glamour shot as I don't think too many people will see the front of this bike all that often. The Bayonet 3 system on the new DA isn't the most user-friendly to set up, but it's solid and once the fit is dialed really does it's job. The system allows a ton of bar adjustment as well, which is a huge plus for us from the fitting side.
Sexy profile view sporting her race shoes, this bike cannot be ridden slow. If you aren't ready to push yourself in your next triathlon or TT, do yourself a favor and ride something else. Going slow won't reflect well on you or your bike.
Here's a view more similar to what I expect competitors to have of this bike. It's loud, it's screaming fast, yet it's still a great looking bike.
The HED Jet9 wheels were a compromise between my recommendation and the customers idea of fast. I said "JET DISC JET9 COMBO!", he said "I don't want a disc", we ended with Jet9 pair. Fine. But at least he let me put super-fast Vittoria EVO SC tires and Latex Vittoria tubes on those Jets!
Profile shot with the training wheels. A simple swap from race wheels, the brakes don't need adjustment, which is one less thing to stress about the night before the race when you pull the Adrennes off and put the Jet9's on.
Continental Gatorskin Hardshell tires make for a great training buddy as they are extremely durable, have excellent puncture protection, but don't ride like stones. They won't be as plush as the Vittoria EVO SC on the race wheels of course, but they should last for thousands and thousands of miles.
Super-wild seat stay/seat tube junction. When no brake is needed designers are allowed to run free with what will be the fastest design. Felt came up with this awesome shape that even if it doesn't work, it looks great!
Dura-Ace rear shifting from Shimano is nice, but I wasn't impressed with Felt's choice of housing length. This bike will be re-cabled with white housing shortly cut to the appropriate length.
UCI says this one passes snuff. For most of us this doesn't matter, but it is nice to know if you find yourself in a UCI-sanctioned TT you'll be free to ride.
There it is, go-fast wheels on a go-fast frame. All it needs is a crazy cardiovascular system to push it down the road!
Since we knew he'd be racing on some HED Jet9's, the obvious choice for training wheels was the HED Ardennes. With the exact same rim width and brake track, it's a simple swap from Adrennes GP to race wheels with nary a brake adjustment needed.
The final change this thing saw out of the box was the addition of a Quarq powermeter, which was transplanted from his previous rig. Not bad, eh?
Here's the obligatory front glamour shot as I don't think too many people will see the front of this bike all that often. The Bayonet 3 system on the new DA isn't the most user-friendly to set up, but it's solid and once the fit is dialed really does it's job. The system allows a ton of bar adjustment as well, which is a huge plus for us from the fitting side.
Sexy profile view sporting her race shoes, this bike cannot be ridden slow. If you aren't ready to push yourself in your next triathlon or TT, do yourself a favor and ride something else. Going slow won't reflect well on you or your bike.
Here's a view more similar to what I expect competitors to have of this bike. It's loud, it's screaming fast, yet it's still a great looking bike.
The HED Jet9 wheels were a compromise between my recommendation and the customers idea of fast. I said "JET DISC JET9 COMBO!", he said "I don't want a disc", we ended with Jet9 pair. Fine. But at least he let me put super-fast Vittoria EVO SC tires and Latex Vittoria tubes on those Jets!
Profile shot with the training wheels. A simple swap from race wheels, the brakes don't need adjustment, which is one less thing to stress about the night before the race when you pull the Adrennes off and put the Jet9's on.
Continental Gatorskin Hardshell tires make for a great training buddy as they are extremely durable, have excellent puncture protection, but don't ride like stones. They won't be as plush as the Vittoria EVO SC on the race wheels of course, but they should last for thousands and thousands of miles.
Super-wild seat stay/seat tube junction. When no brake is needed designers are allowed to run free with what will be the fastest design. Felt came up with this awesome shape that even if it doesn't work, it looks great!
Dura-Ace rear shifting from Shimano is nice, but I wasn't impressed with Felt's choice of housing length. This bike will be re-cabled with white housing shortly cut to the appropriate length.
UCI says this one passes snuff. For most of us this doesn't matter, but it is nice to know if you find yourself in a UCI-sanctioned TT you'll be free to ride.
There it is, go-fast wheels on a go-fast frame. All it needs is a crazy cardiovascular system to push it down the road!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
NEW BIKE DAY! Lynskey R210 with Shimano 5700 105
Let's say you're looking for an excellent bike to train with on the road. You already have a triathlon bike for racing, you already have a cyclocross bike, but you want that one single go-to road bike that will do anything.
You need your road bike to cover century rides, it needs to keep pace in a pack, it may see some gnarly road conditions, probably see it's fair share of winter, it has to do everything.
When you come to us with something like that, we recommend titanium. It's durable, beautiful, timeless, easy to maintain, but most importantly, it rides oh-so perfectly.
This bike was built just for that person. Someone who will log long miles, group rides with friends, commute, it'll do it all. And after a quick wipe-down 10 years from now, it'll look brand new.
Here's another breakdown from Lynskey on what they say about the R210:
Ride in any condition, anytime, anywhere with comfort and style while enjoying a geometry that puts you in a slightly less aggressive riding position yet maintains neutral, stable and predictable handling.
The tubeset consists of double-butted round 3AL/2.5V aerospace grade titanium that will give you the look and lines of a true classic U.S.A. handmade ti bike frame, providing you an all-day supple smooth ride.
Worried about tire clearance? Don't be. There is plenty of clearance for a set of durable and comfortable 28c tires.
The hooded wright style dropouts provide the classic look and strength while allowing you to easily replace the derailleur hanger if need be.
A small from Lynskey has great dimensions and their geometry lends itself well to 700c wheels. Some bikes this small ride and/or look funny with 700c wheels instead of 650c, but we've had great response from the shorter riders.
Have to love the classic hooded Wright-style dropouts. The welds are top-notch as always, even on an "affordable" hand made frame from Lynskey. Don't let their pricing fool you, their products are incredible. Finish is always the best and the ride is dialed.
I may be wrong, but the matte satin appears a little different than it did when we started with Lynskey. From our early days with them, we strongly recommended the upgraded finishes, but the matte satin that's rolling out these days has been getting rave reviews. I've had a number of customers who've recently seen this finish comment that it's their favorite. It's very similar to another titanium builder out of Steamboat Springs, CO.
Easton EC70 fork really helps the ride of this bike and helps to keep the price under control with it's alloy steerer rather than the carbon one that's becoming more and more popular.
Mavic Aksium wheels and matching Mavic tires complete the rolling stock on this bike. Incredible durability and great performance for the price many brands try to get for just a rear hub.
Shimano shifting, especially the front, is the best in the business. 105 doesn't disappoint with light-action and accuracy day after day. For someone who is using their bike for training miles, 105 is the go-to gruppo.
You need your road bike to cover century rides, it needs to keep pace in a pack, it may see some gnarly road conditions, probably see it's fair share of winter, it has to do everything.
When you come to us with something like that, we recommend titanium. It's durable, beautiful, timeless, easy to maintain, but most importantly, it rides oh-so perfectly.
This bike was built just for that person. Someone who will log long miles, group rides with friends, commute, it'll do it all. And after a quick wipe-down 10 years from now, it'll look brand new.
Here's another breakdown from Lynskey on what they say about the R210:
Ride in any condition, anytime, anywhere with comfort and style while enjoying a geometry that puts you in a slightly less aggressive riding position yet maintains neutral, stable and predictable handling.
The tubeset consists of double-butted round 3AL/2.5V aerospace grade titanium that will give you the look and lines of a true classic U.S.A. handmade ti bike frame, providing you an all-day supple smooth ride.
Worried about tire clearance? Don't be. There is plenty of clearance for a set of durable and comfortable 28c tires.
The hooded wright style dropouts provide the classic look and strength while allowing you to easily replace the derailleur hanger if need be.
A small from Lynskey has great dimensions and their geometry lends itself well to 700c wheels. Some bikes this small ride and/or look funny with 700c wheels instead of 650c, but we've had great response from the shorter riders.
Have to love the classic hooded Wright-style dropouts. The welds are top-notch as always, even on an "affordable" hand made frame from Lynskey. Don't let their pricing fool you, their products are incredible. Finish is always the best and the ride is dialed.
I may be wrong, but the matte satin appears a little different than it did when we started with Lynskey. From our early days with them, we strongly recommended the upgraded finishes, but the matte satin that's rolling out these days has been getting rave reviews. I've had a number of customers who've recently seen this finish comment that it's their favorite. It's very similar to another titanium builder out of Steamboat Springs, CO.
Easton EC70 fork really helps the ride of this bike and helps to keep the price under control with it's alloy steerer rather than the carbon one that's becoming more and more popular.
Mavic Aksium wheels and matching Mavic tires complete the rolling stock on this bike. Incredible durability and great performance for the price many brands try to get for just a rear hub.
Shimano shifting, especially the front, is the best in the business. 105 doesn't disappoint with light-action and accuracy day after day. For someone who is using their bike for training miles, 105 is the go-to gruppo.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
NEW BIKE DAY! Lynskey R230 with Shimano 6700 Ultegra
Lynksey has hit another home run with the R230. Lynskey describes the R230 rider:
I want my bike to be instantly responsive, but also ride comfortably and smooth. Even though I race on the weekends, I still enjoy the occasional century ride with my local club. I’m aware that tube shapes mean increased performance, but I still like something conservative. The R230 is the perfect choice for me.
This bike is stiff without being harsh. It can be raced or ridden 150 miles at a time. It's not as stiff as a carbon race bike, it's not as light as a carbon race bike, but it's stiff enough to be sprinted on and will be the smoothest bike in your stable most likely.
With as many as we have built, our customers are trying to find ways to make theirs a little different without moving away from the classic design of a bare titanium frame. This particular build went for an extremely subdued look, maintaining all of the class of a handmade frame.
Shots from above aren't easy to capture with an XL frame! Shimano Ultegra shifts as well or better than just about anything out there but costs a fraction of the highest-end gruppos.
The fantastic hand-brushed finish on this titanium frame is set apart with etched logos that are incredibly subtle.
The brake bridge on Lysnkey's frames has a beautiful touch with this clover taken from the Lysnkey family crest, which happens to double as the head tube badge.
Beautiful brass badge with the Lynskey script is classic and perfectly suited to their frames.
The etched logos do add a $250 premium over basic decals, but they are done beautifully, and really finish off a handmade with another touch of class.
Shimano Ultegra cassette is nearly as light as the Dura-Ace version while being a fraction of the price. We rarely spec the Dura-Ace version because Ultegra is just so good!
No one rivals Shimano's front shifting, and Ultegra is no exception. Mechanical Dura-Ace and Ultegra both shift as well or better than even their Di2 counterparts in the front.
The Ultegra rear derailleur is an exercise in function. While I do love the new gray finish, this derailleur was designed to shift first and be sexy second.
Another spot where Shimano shines: their braking. For 2013 they've changed their design, which is why I predict we'll be selling a lot of these 6700 and 7900 Dura-Ace brakesets for a long time to come.
Ultegra shifters have the same ergonomics as Dura-Ace, and the same shift quality, but only give in to Dura-Ace on weight. At close to half the price of Dura-Ace, Ultegra is a very enticing offering.
I want my bike to be instantly responsive, but also ride comfortably and smooth. Even though I race on the weekends, I still enjoy the occasional century ride with my local club. I’m aware that tube shapes mean increased performance, but I still like something conservative. The R230 is the perfect choice for me.
This bike is stiff without being harsh. It can be raced or ridden 150 miles at a time. It's not as stiff as a carbon race bike, it's not as light as a carbon race bike, but it's stiff enough to be sprinted on and will be the smoothest bike in your stable most likely.
With as many as we have built, our customers are trying to find ways to make theirs a little different without moving away from the classic design of a bare titanium frame. This particular build went for an extremely subdued look, maintaining all of the class of a handmade frame.
Shots from above aren't easy to capture with an XL frame! Shimano Ultegra shifts as well or better than just about anything out there but costs a fraction of the highest-end gruppos.
The fantastic hand-brushed finish on this titanium frame is set apart with etched logos that are incredibly subtle.
The brake bridge on Lysnkey's frames has a beautiful touch with this clover taken from the Lysnkey family crest, which happens to double as the head tube badge.
Beautiful brass badge with the Lynskey script is classic and perfectly suited to their frames.
The etched logos do add a $250 premium over basic decals, but they are done beautifully, and really finish off a handmade with another touch of class.
Shimano Ultegra cassette is nearly as light as the Dura-Ace version while being a fraction of the price. We rarely spec the Dura-Ace version because Ultegra is just so good!
No one rivals Shimano's front shifting, and Ultegra is no exception. Mechanical Dura-Ace and Ultegra both shift as well or better than even their Di2 counterparts in the front.
The Ultegra rear derailleur is an exercise in function. While I do love the new gray finish, this derailleur was designed to shift first and be sexy second.
Another spot where Shimano shines: their braking. For 2013 they've changed their design, which is why I predict we'll be selling a lot of these 6700 and 7900 Dura-Ace brakesets for a long time to come.
Ultegra shifters have the same ergonomics as Dura-Ace, and the same shift quality, but only give in to Dura-Ace on weight. At close to half the price of Dura-Ace, Ultegra is a very enticing offering.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
NEW BIKE DAY! Niner Air9 with Shimano XT
This is starting to become a recurring theme around the shop, and I couldn't be happier. Niner bikes have been rolling out of the shop with regularity and each one keeps getting better.
For this build we went to our go-to component gruppo, Shimano XT. Performance, looks, and weight, XT has it going on. It's not quite as light as some of the other gruppos on the market, but with brakes that cannot be matched and smooth shifting as good or better than anything else available, a price that's perfectly competitive, and good looks to match, it's the gruppo we've used as our standard to which other gruppos are measured.
Beautiful build, eh? The white/raw color combo on the new Air9 PF30 is incredible and really draws a lot of attention. No denying this thing looks good.
NoTubes Arch EX stock wheelset is a great value and adds a great amount of stiffness over the Crest wheelset while being only slightly heavier. The big bonus: NoTubes has the best bead hook out there allowing just about any tire to be easily set up tubeless.
The Rock Shox SID fork used on this bike isn't the high-zoot XX World Cup version we've been using so much lately. This SID RL still has very smooth travel, uncompromising light weight, and looks great with this frame.
Sag measurements printed on the stanchions make setup easier than any fork out there.
XT cranks have legendary Shimano front shifting. Also legendary from Shimano is not being the lightest, but not sacrificing stiffness to anyone.
Shimano XT brakes have more power and better lever feel than any brake on the market today. They aren't the lightest, but they do perform the best.
Shimano ICE Technology rotors keep things cool and performance fade-free no matter how you ride.
Looks are personal, but damn these levers sure are sexy. The single-lever braking can't be beat.
No mistaking the model of this frame! Niner never wants to leave anyone guessing, but most of their graphics tend to be subtle, or at least in small numbers.
For this build we went to our go-to component gruppo, Shimano XT. Performance, looks, and weight, XT has it going on. It's not quite as light as some of the other gruppos on the market, but with brakes that cannot be matched and smooth shifting as good or better than anything else available, a price that's perfectly competitive, and good looks to match, it's the gruppo we've used as our standard to which other gruppos are measured.
Beautiful build, eh? The white/raw color combo on the new Air9 PF30 is incredible and really draws a lot of attention. No denying this thing looks good.
NoTubes Arch EX stock wheelset is a great value and adds a great amount of stiffness over the Crest wheelset while being only slightly heavier. The big bonus: NoTubes has the best bead hook out there allowing just about any tire to be easily set up tubeless.
The Rock Shox SID fork used on this bike isn't the high-zoot XX World Cup version we've been using so much lately. This SID RL still has very smooth travel, uncompromising light weight, and looks great with this frame.
Sag measurements printed on the stanchions make setup easier than any fork out there.
XT cranks have legendary Shimano front shifting. Also legendary from Shimano is not being the lightest, but not sacrificing stiffness to anyone.
Shimano XT brakes have more power and better lever feel than any brake on the market today. They aren't the lightest, but they do perform the best.
Shimano ICE Technology rotors keep things cool and performance fade-free no matter how you ride.
Looks are personal, but damn these levers sure are sexy. The single-lever braking can't be beat.
No mistaking the model of this frame! Niner never wants to leave anyone guessing, but most of their graphics tend to be subtle, or at least in small numbers.
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