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1/30/15

New Bike: YT's 2015 Bikes and the News

Last year, YT created a big noise on mountain biking industry by their phenomenon product the Capra. The last year YT Capra which is carbon all mountain bike, is a really good product that climbs and downs better than most similar bikes out there. As carbon bike, the Capra also have lower price that many carbon mountain bikes from the competitors. Their strategy to make direct-selling to the customer also make the selling of the bike is really good, and the result is the fans have to wait three months for the availability of the Capra.

This year, the brand seems want to replay this achievement by releasing some new bikes, includes the aluminum version of Capra. This option will give the fans more option to get the Capra with cheaper prize than the carbon version. Beside the Capra, YT Industries also build the aluminum version of Tues DH and also new dirt jump bikes. Frame only option for Capra also available for fans who want to build full custom bike.

YT Industries Capra Origin AL 2015

The Capra Origin AL basically same with the carbon version but the material used. The Capra Origin AL is using aluminum material and carbon for the seat stays. It has same geometry with the carbon version, and near on the part used. And the most important, it has lower price than the Capra carbon version.

YT Capra Origin AL 2015 will be supported by Rockshox Pike RCT3 combined with Monarch Plus HV RC3. The Capra Origin AL will be available in two versions; the carbon-aluminum version and full aluminum version. While another parts are same, SRAM Guide brake and 1x11 or X9 type 2 2x10. These new YT mountain bikes have three different size options.

Beside the Capra Origin AL 2015, YT also releases the 2015 version of Capra carbon version. These carbon versions will be available in four models; the Capra CF Pro Race 2015, Capra CF Pro 2015, Capra CF Comp 1, and Capra CF Comp 2.

YT Industries TUES AL 2015

YT TUES AL 2015 have bigger size, the 27.5 inch wheels. YT modified its frame on the BB, which is now placed under the axles. TUES AL 2015 will be available in three different color option, includes the stealth-black option.

YT Industries Dirt Jump Bikes 2015

YT also releases some new dirt jump bikes for this 2015 with the unique name; First Love, Dirt Love, and Love Dirt. The Love Dirt DJ is built based on Andreu's signature and these will be awesome dirt jump bikes out there.

Beside of those bikes, YT Industries now expands their operation after they just available in Europe. For now, they are ready for US, Canada, Australia, and also New Zealand, by taken a partnership with local distributors. For US and Canada, the YT's operation will be held by Cam Zink and his brother, Howie. And for Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) will be seved by Solon Payne. With these new area, YT now serves more countries and it means that the fans will easier to get the Capra. (Photo: VitalMTB)

1/29/15

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New Products: Marzocchi 053 S32CR Rear Shock and Dropper Post

The big Italian brand Marzocchi reveals new products at the Core Bike Show this year, and they have three new products, the 350 Fork, 053 S32CR Rear Shock and a new Dropper Post. But those last two are the most interesting products to be discussed to know about what's the technology they use on those products.

Marzocchi 053 S32CR Rear Shock

Marzocchi is a big player in the world suspension both in motorcycles and also mountain biking industry. They have many good suspension products, rear shock and also fork for mountain bike but as their competitors are so aggressive to build new products, Marzocchi now releases new rear shock that will be called as Marzocchi 053 S32CR Rear Shock.

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It's a bit difficult to say its name, but the brand build this shock full of features which can improve the bike performance on the trail. Basically this shock is the couple of the 350 Fork, another new product this year - the similar name maybe to ease that the both products are the best combination. It seems that they inspired by Monarch Plus and Pike, the competitors products that many be used as combination in most all mountain and or enduro biking scene.

053 S32CR Rear Shock has high and low compression adjuster, and this is such a nice looking shock with twintube piggy back. Marzocchi claims that this rear shock can be compared to the traditional internal floating piston (IFP) due to the reduces stiction.

Marzocchi New Dropper Post

Many brands also have a dropper post, such as Rockshox until mountain bike brand like Nukeproof. And now Marzocchi also builds new dropper post, after this product have been appeared in last year event. The new Marzocchi Dropper Post is using cable to operate but still using the hydraulic damping mechanism. It has similar color with the rear shock, and it seems that the brand creates those products to be used in one bike.

But there's no more information about the availability of those products, but it predicted that those new Marzocchi products are available in March. (Photo: Bikeradar)

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New Product: Prologo Releases New Saddle for Mountain Bikes

Prologo is not a new comer in biking sport scene but mostly they are taking part in road bike and they are popular in road bike industry, but recently they now finally come to the mountain biking scene and for the first they come with new mountain bike saddles, three saddles for different purpose of mountain biking. Their new saddles are Prologo Nago X8, Nago X10, and Nago X15. The code behind the "Nago" name is used to ease the bikers which saddle is best for their setup. Prologo Nago X8 and X10 are the saddles that be used in the bike with 80 mm and 100 mm travel, while the Prologo Nago X15 is the saddle that will be fit in the 150 mm mountain bike.

For the Prologo Nago X15, the brand claims that this model gives better support for the rotation in the hip, with the 280 mm long and 135 mm wide, with the carbon fibre injection that completed with Microfibre and CPC feature (Connect Power Control). For now, this new saddle from Prologo maybe is the most futuristic product in the market, and to get those technologies on it, the fans have to pay $302 for the new Prologo Nago X15 saddle. That's high price for a saddle but with technologies on it, this product maybe will be match with high-cost mountain bike out there.

1/28/15

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New Bike: Lapierre Zesty AM 927

There will be many new mountain bikes this year and they will come one by one, and now it's the turn for Lapierre bikes that have finished for their new all mountain bike, the Lapierre Zesty AM 927, which is be claimed as 'ultimate trail bike' on the market today and this bike is special bike that be designed for the unique weather in United Kingdom. But it is normal to call that this is ultimate trail mountain bike because the usage of the high parts on each departments, but with competitive price about £5399.99.

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Lapierre Zesty AM 927 is coming with Shimano XTR drivetrain and brakeset combined with Rockshox suspension setup. This new mountain bike also comes with Mavic Wheels and tyres. At the first sight, the Zesty Am 927 looks so clean and bling. The carbon handlebar from Truvativ Black Box limited edition looks nice on the bike.

Lapierre Zesty AM 927 Highlights

Frame: Zesty AM Ultimate 150mm

Shock: Rockshox Monarch RT3

Fork: Rockshox Pike RC3 150mm

Drivetrain: Shimano XTR 11speed

Brakes: Shimano XTR Trail

Wheels: Mavic Crossmax XL

Tyres: WTB Vigilante & Mavic WTS

Saddle: Fizik Tundra M3

Stem: Nico Vouilloz Signature

Handlebar: Truvativ Carbon Black Box Limited 750mm

Seat post: Rockshox Reverb Stealth

Weight: ~12.9kg

UK RRP: £5,399.99

This new Lapierre mountain bike will come in four different size and available in the combination red-black-grey colors. (Photo: Enduro-MTB)

1/26/15

In Bike News, New Bike, New Product, Report // 10:21 PM // Leave a Comment

New Bike: Orange Five Gets New Design

The progress of UK bike show maybe is not as massive as in US or Europe but there are many good products from UK which made by good brands such as Orange Bike, and this brand just releases a new mountain bike, with the base of their previous bike the Five. This new Orange mountain bike is also the Five but with some new designs and surely new great parts on it.

This is Orange bike - real orange - Five gets redesign for the new year, but still looks simple and strong at the same time. The toptube of the new Five is now longer about 10mm with slacker head-angle than before. It's make that the Orange Five is really fun bike to bring out to the trail or just daily riding. But the had-built is the most interesting part of this bike which is still install the 140mm front travel.

Orange bike claims that the New Five will be ready to climb as well as to descent due to the longer wheelbase. The New Orange Five will come in three different vaiants and the higher level will come with awesome parts such as Renthal bars and ENVE parts. The variants are Orange Five S, Five RS, and Five Pro.

Orange Five S Highlights

Handbuilt in Halifax, UK

Five year frame warranty

27.5 inch wheels

Aggressive geometry

Long toptube and wheelbase for high-speed stability

Internal Dropper Routing

Suspension: 140mm front and rear

RockShox Revelation RL 140mm forks

RockShox Monarch RL shock

Shimano SLX drivetrain

Shimano Deore brakes

RaceFace Ride cockpit

Price £2,600.00

Orange Five RS Highlights

New Design Monocoque Frame Handbuilt in Halifax, UK

27.5" wheels

Aggressive trail geometry

Longer toptube and wheelbase for high-speed stability

Internal Dropper Routing

Suspension: 140mm front and rear

Fox 32 Float Evolution 140mm forks

Fox Float Evolution shock

Shimano XT drivetrain

Shimano XT brakes

RaceFace Evolve double/bash chainset

Hope Pro II Evo/ Mavic 319 wheelset

RaceFace Ride cockpit

Price £3,200.00

Orange Five Pro Highlights

New Design Monocoque Frame Handbuilt in Halifax, UK

27.5" wheels

Aggressive trail geometry

Long toptube and wheelbase for high-speed stability

Internal dropper routing

Suspension: 150mm front, 140mm rear

RockShox Pike RCT3 150mm fork

RockShox Monarch Plus RCT3 shock

SRAM X1, 1x11 drivetrain

Shimano XT brakes

Hope Pro II Evo/ Mavic 323 wheelset

RockShox Reverb Stealth seatpost

Kore Torsion 50mm stem and 800mm wide bars

Price £4,000.00

For the fans who want to get full custom of the Orange Five, it also comes in frame only for £1,600.00 with the Fox Float X CTD shock and Hope seat clamp. The brand also offers the custom package by chose the parts to be used on the bike and Orange will build it. And all the bikes will available in five sizes, started from XS to XL.

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Look Closer: Mondraker Foxy XR Carbon

Mondraker Foxy XR Carbon is a 140mm rear travel bike with carbon framed material that makes this mountain bike is lighter about 400 grams than aluminum mountain bike, and this bike regards as cross country race machine from Mondraker. Come for the 2015 line up, Mondraker Foxy XR Carbon have several interesting things to be discussed, includes the forward geometry as the main character of the bike, and also the brand itself.

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This bike comes as the varian of the popular Mondraker mountain bike, the Foxy, and this name gives big impact because the Foxy is popular mountain bike and this is one of them. The Mondraker Foxy XR Carbon comes with great parts in each departments, such as a 160mm Fox 34 Talas combined with Fox Float Kashima CTD with remote. Mondraker said that the Foxy XR Carbon is like the Optimus Prime in the Autobots army.

Mondraker Foxy XR Carbon Details

• Intended use: all-mountain / trail / enduro

• Wheel size: 27.5''

• Rear-wheel travel: 140mm

• FOX 34 Talas CTD FIT, 130/160mm

• Mondraker's Zero Suspension System

• Frame material: carbon fiber

• Forward geometry

• Internal cable routing

• ISCG 05 chain guide tabs

• Weight: 27lb 5oz

• MSRP: 6,999 EUR or $8,100

Mondraker Foxy XR Carbon comes in 27.5 inch wheels, with the support from CrankBrothers Iodine 3, which is make the Foxy XR looks so awesome. Overall appearance, the Foxy XR looks match with the combination black and gold. But with forward geometry and their own suspension system the Zero Suspension System, the Foxy XR Carbon is more than just a nice looking bike. Their forward geometry and zero suspension system even able to attract donwhillers Danny Hart to join them with Mondraker Summum Carbon DH. (Photo: PinkBike)

1/24/15

In Bike News, New Bike, Report // 6:21 AM // Leave a Comment

Look Closer: Kona Process 111 2015

Kona puts bigger wheels in 2015 for their Process, one of their popular mountain bikes. And for this 2015 Process, or be called with number "111" behind the name will be get longer top tubes and shorter stem. Kona Process 111 2015 also build a space for the dropper post; from its appearance this bike will be enduro/trail mountain bike. The frame is using aluminum as the material, a different approach where many popular brands build their new mountain bikes with carbon material, or a combination between aluminum and carbon. But Kona surely have own consideration to use aluminum for their bikes.

Kona Process 111 2015 will be equipped with great products for every parts to guarantee its performance on the trail. SRAM and Shimano will be in partnership to support this bike for the drivetrain and brakeset; the X1 and SLX brake will be used in this mountain bike. For the suspension department, this bike gets great combination from Rockshox Pike RCT 120 mm travel and Rockshox Monarch RT shock.

Kona starts to use their own products for the cockpit, with Kona bars, stem, and also the grips. Wilderness Trail Bikes, or known as WTB will support the saddle and the rims. Maxxis Ardent will give this big wheeled enduro mountain bike a better grip on various terrain. Don't forget the KS Lev dropper post to make this bike complete. With those parts, the full-bike version of the Kona Process 111 2015 will be priced at $4,100. Kona claims that the Process 111 is more stable and balance.

1/23/15

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Look Closer: Banshee Phantom Race 2015 29er

Banshee have some new products for the 2015 and one of the new mountain bike from Banshee to be discussed is the Phantom Race 2015, which is a 105 mm of rear travel with 29 inch wheels. For the travel it may that this bike will be cross country bike, but basically the Phantom Race 2015 is more than that. The Banshee Phantom Race 2015 have good blend of trail - cross country - enduro biking, which makes the bike performs better and more than just cross country bike.

1/20/15

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New Product: Kali Maya Trail Helmet 2015

Kali Maya 2015 helmet basically have been introduced last year but still get some improvements, but in this early year of 2015, the Kali Maya trail helmet is ready to be produced and be enjoyed for Kali fans around the world. Quite similar with other enduro/trail helmets from another brands out side, Kali Maya that be built for enduro/trail mountain biking still have different aspects and those aspects maybe can be the consideration to choose which helmets to get this year.

The Kali Maya 2015 offers proper protection for mountain biking activity due to the cover with the back coverage. For riders that love to capture their action, this helmet also provides the camera mount and light mount. Those features will ease the users to get anything they want, both selfie on action or night riding activity.

Available in different three colors options, Kali Maya helmet will be priced at $100 which is a competitive price on the class. With 350 gram of weight, this helmet is ready to be used on many kinds of enduro/trail path safely.

Kali Maya Helmet Highlights

COMPOSITE FUSION PLUS™ Technology: incorporates cone shaped multi-density EPS foam for improved impact dissipation

Particularly soft density foam

Break resistant FlexyBill™ visor

Integrated camera/light mount. Works with GoPro™, Contour™, and Light & Motion™

Antimicrobial liner with integrated bug netting

5 Forward and 7 rearward facing vents, with deep internal channeling

Dual Closure Fit System which auto height adjusts

Certified to EN 1078 and CPSC standards

Sizes: L/XL, S/M

Colors: Matte Black, EnduroBro Blue, and White/Black Duo

Weight: 350g

MSRP: $100 USD

Photo: Enduro-MTB.

1/19/15

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New Bike: Trek Remedy 9 650b

Trek continues the tradition of their popular bike with the new Trek Remedy 9 27.5 wheels edition, that also continue the RE:aktiv suspension system which performs good on this new mountain bike. To get the maximum performance of the suspension system, Fox Float DRCV is specially designed for the Remedy 9 650b. Overall appearance of the bike is great with the combination soft blue and orange which becomes to popular nowadays as many bikes also have same color patterns.

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The Trek Remedy 9 650b has 67.5 degree of head angle which is claimed can be faster on trail. This new mountain bike from Trek is using 750mm handlebars with 75 mm stem lenght. The bike also be supported by many high parts in each departments, such as the combination of Fox suspension in both front and rear. SRAM X01 will support the drivetrain system.

With a mountain bike that completed with great suspension system like RE:aktiv, the price €3,999 is a worth price. This all mountain bike can be the choice for anyone who wants to get great bike from years of experience in mountain biking industry like Trek.

Trek Remedy 9 650b Specification:

· Fork: Fox 34 Float CTD Performance

· Rear Shock: Fox DRCV Re:activ

· Drivetrain: SRAM X1

· Brakes: Shimano XT

· Handlebars: Bontrager Race Lite 750mm

· Stem: Bontrager Rhythym Pro 75mm

· Tires: Bontrager XR4/XR3 Expert

· Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Comp

· Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth

PPhoto: enduro-mtb.com

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New Bike: Radon Slide 9.0 Carbon

Radon, this Germany brand maybe sounds strange for some people, but this brand have good products in last few times, even their product looks different with another bikes out there in the market from more famous brands. And with this new all mountain bike from Radon, that come with Slide 9.0 Carbon edition, the brand is ready to enter the stiff competition on market. Radon Slide 9.0 Carbon comes with stunning color and that's become one different approach to get people's attention by making some stunning color combination for their bike.

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Radon Slide 9.0 Carbon has a color that be called "Petrol Blue" combined with orange line in some parts of the frame and also in several stuffs like the handlebar and also the pedals. Just from the appearance, this bike will get people's attention surely. But how's the supporting parts? Carbon frame completed with Mavic Crossmax SL, SRAM X0 drivetrain and Guide brakes. The combination of Rockshox Pike RCT and Monarch Debonair RT3 will support the suspension system.

Radon Slide 9.0 Carbon Details:

• Intended use: all-mountain/enduro

• Rear-wheel travel: 160mm

• Wheel size: 27.5''

• Direct front derailleur mount

• ISCG 05 chain guide tabs

• Carbon/Kevlar down tube guard

• Internal cable routing options

• SRAM GXP Press-fit BB

• 12 x 142mm axle

• Frame weight: 5.9lb / 2.7kg (w/ shock)

• Weight: 27.5lb / 12.47kg (w/o pedals)

• MSRP: €3,599/ $4485 USD