New Bike: LAST Bikes Releases the New Coal

The enduro mountain biking scene is growing rapidly, and the there will be more options for the fans to choose their weapon for enduro riding activity. And if the fans think that most brands are too mainstream, the LAST bikes offers brand new bike to comply the need of enduro riding. The LAST Coal, a brand new 160 mm travel, and adopt the 650b wheels. Actually, the Coal is the successor of the previous Herb, their previous all mountain/enduro bike. The brand claims that the new Coal is faster, stronger and lighter at the same time.

Stack up with its previous Herb, the Coal actually similar. For some parts even those bikes are same. But the Coal gets bigger shock, which is using the Rockshox Vivid Air. Overall, the shock and rear triangle looks strong and stiff. As a new bike, the Coal is lighter about 750gr than Herb. For fans who want to get the bike, the brand will launch the pre-order started from 1 November 2015.

Please visit LAST Bikes for more informations such as the sizes, available colors, and also the price. 

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New Bike: Ragley Hardtail 2016 Models

For some riders, the best way to be faster on the track is riding hardtail. With its simplicity, hardtail mountain bikes are having its own way to attract the fans. Hardtail MTB is able to run both on road and also off road, uphill and also aggressive descent. Each models, hardtail and full suspension bikes actually have their own privilege, and riders are free to choose and decide where the best bike for them. But, besides that, Ragley, the famous UK Brand finally releases their newest hardtail range which is be prepared for 2016 season. For hardtail lovers, they are sweet bikes but also real machine to enjoy the trail out there. Check them out!

RAGLEY BLUEPIG

Ragley Bluepig is the first on the list. The bike is specially designed for Enduro/All Mountain. Adopting the 27.5 wheels, the Bluepig can run faster and faster. Made of triple butted 4130 chromoly steel rather than aluminum or carbon, Ragley Bluepig offers the classic and strenght at the same time. As Enduro/All Mountain, Ragley Bluepig will be able with the fork up to 150mm.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Custom triple butted 4130 Chromo steel 

• Optimised for a 150mm fork 

• 44mm Headtube

• Head Angle: 64˚Static (66˚ Sagged at 25%)

• 27.5” wheels

• Stealth dropper cable routing

• 142x12mm Through Axle

• ISCG 05 Tabs 

• 5 Year Warranty and lifetime crash replacement 

RAGLEY PIGLET

Ragley Piglet is the next bike on the list. It is quite similar with the Bluepig, but Ragley Piglet is designed to be more friendly on the trail. So, for the riders who want to ride smoother on the trail, the Piglet is the best friend to explore the trail. For riders who like to get long distance riding, the Piglet will be the best partner.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Custom triple butted 4130 Chromo steel 

• Optimised for a 130mm fork 

• 44mm Headtube

• Head Angle: 65.5˚Static (67˚ Sagged at 25%)

• 27.5” wheels

• Stealth dropper cable routing

• 135mm QR 

• ISCG 05 Tabs 

• 5 Year Warranty and lifetime crash replacement 

RAGLEY MMMBOP

This is another new All Mountain/Enduro hardtail from Ragley with the unique name, Ragley Mmmbop. Made from aluminum, the Mmmbop will be real monster of hardtail all mountain/enduro machine. In the other words, the Ragley Mmmbop is the aluminum version of the Bluepig. But, since its first appearance in the 2008, the newest version of Mmmbop looks more modern, lighter and stronger.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Custom butted 6061-T6 Heat treated aluminium tubing

• Optimised for a 150mm fork 

• 44/56mm Tapered Headtube

• Head Angle: 64˚Static (66˚ Sagged at 25%)

• 27.5” wheels

• Stealth dropper cable routing

• 142x12mm Through Axle

• ISCG 05 Tabs 

• 5 Year Warranty and lifetime crash replacement 

RAGLEY MARLEY

The word Marley and red, green, and yellow color remind of the famous reggae singer, Bob Marley. And this bike, after gets some updates and developments finally the new Ragley Marley is coming. If the Mmmbop is the aluminum version of the Bluepig, the Marley is the aluminum version of the Piglet. Awesome bike with the cheaper price.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Custom butted 6061-T6 Heat treated aluminium tubing

• Optimised for a 130mm fork 

• 44/56mm Tapered Headtube

• Head Angle: 65.5˚Static (67˚ Sagged at 25%)

• 27.5” wheels

• 135mm QR 

• ISCG 05 Tabs 

• 5 Year Warranty and lifetime crash replacement 

(pinkbike.com)

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New Bike: Canfield Brothers Epo Hardtail

Hardtail mountain bike is still on the stage. Despite the full suspension aggression is very massive, the hardtail MTB still have its fanatic fans. So, it seems that Canfield Brothers sees the space, and they are building a new hardtail machine, a big wheeled carbon hardtail which is called Canfield Brothers EPO. The EPO is 29er with 140mm of travel, which is making the EPO as great cross country machine and uphill monster, rather than a downhill. But, with that travel, the EPO can also be brought to the all mountain track.

Canfield EPO Hardtail Highlights

• Wheel size: 29"

• 66.8° with a 140mm fork

• 414mm chainstay length

• Front derailleur compatible

• ISCG 05 tabs 

• Sizes: medium, large

• Matte black frame with white, blue, or red graphics

• MSRP: $1500 USD (frame only)

The Canfield Brothers EPO is available as frame only, which will give the fans the more freedom to build their own version. As stated above, the Canfield Brothers EPO is available in a single color but three variation of stripes; white, blue and red. The size will only medium and large. The one interesting is that there's no internal cable routing, while almost all modern frame have it. This makes the EPO is more traditional and classic. More information about the availability, check Canfield Brothers. (pic: pinkbike.com)

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New Bike: Felt Decree

After several times, finally Felt released their newest trail bike/all mountain the Felt Decree. The Decree is originally a bike that will be placed between the Virtue and Compulsion. As trail bike, Felt Decree is placing 140mm travel. It also adopts the 27,5 inch wheels. The brand says that they are ready with the traditional design and they put some new technologies for the Felt Decree. Felt Decree will be available is four different fullbike model, and two frameset options. The frameset option will accomodate the fans who want to build their own version.

Felt Decree Short Details

• Intended use: trail / all-around

• Travel: 140mm

• 27.5" wheels

• FAST Suspension Technology

• 67° head angle

• 431mm chainstays

• 12 x 142mm rear spacing

• Threaded bottom bracket

• Sizes 16", 18", 20", 22"

• Price: $3499 - $9999 USD

As it comes in four fullbike option, the cheapest version of Decree will be built from alloy in the front and carbon in the rear. The carbon material also different in each models. The highest model will be Felt Decree FRD (Felt Racing Development), which will be equipped with high end spareparts in each sector, such as combination Rockshox Pike and Monarch Deboair Damping for the suspension. Easton carbon cockpit, DT Swiss wheelset, and SRAM XX1 and Avid Guide Ultimate for the drivetrain and brakeset. The Felt Decree FRD will come in $9999. (pic: pinkbike.com)

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New Product: Northwave Enduro Mid Shoes

There are more brands now enter to the enduro mountain biking scene, and after for such long time producing the shoes for cross country, Northwave now enters the competition on enduro mountain biking with their new enduro shoes, called Northwave Enduro Mid Shoes. And for the first step, they makes a big step by sponsoring the popular enduro racer Cedric Garcia for the shoes. The Enduro Mid Shoes is a clipless shoes, and at first sight, the shoes look strong.

Northwave is long known as a maker for cross country race shoes, but despite this is their very first enduro shoes, they still concern about producing the shoes. Enduro mountain biking race is a tough race, hard, and there will be many things on the way; rocks, roots, muds, and many more. Northwave builds the Enduro Mid Shoes as strong shoes to give more protection for the users.

Northwave Enduro Mid Shoes is using the sole from Michelin, with the dual compound rubber with the patterns like the tires. But on the clip area, there is more flat to give better grip to the pedals. The flat sole provides the shoes still on the pedals though the clip is not placed perfectly. 

For fans who want to get the Northwave Enduro Shoes, just be patience until the March next year. As the time come, prepare about $160 to bring the shoes home. The cheaper version also available for the Enduro Shoes, without ankle protection, the price will be about $149. More information about the shoes, please visit Northwave. (pic: pinkbike.com)

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New Product: SRAM XX1 Black Edition Drivetrain

In the past 2013, SRAM brings new trend to the mountain biking scene by releasing the 11 speeds drivetrain with SRAM XX1 drivetrain system. After that, SRAM's main competitor on mountain biking drivetrain Shimano, released their 11 speed with Shimano XTR 11 speeds. Then, after that time, the competition between 11 speeds drivetrain goes on. Shimano develops their XTR 11 speeds with Di2 electric shifting. What about SRAM?

Recent, SRAM makes new look for their 11 speeds drivetrain with SRAM XX1 Black Edition. In the other words, this drivetrain is same as their previous version of XX1 but only the stealth style. The biggest different between two 11 speeds drivetrain XX1 is the red graphic on previous version now tunrs into black stealth style.

Then? What's the newest features?

It can be said that the new SRAM XX1 Black Edition is same as its previous version. So, this drivetrain seems only be produced for fans who want to get their bike got totally stealth. But for some riders, this may funny to choose drivetrain based on the color, but that's nothing wrong with that.

And remember, SRAM XX1 is one of the premium drivetrain on the market today, so buying this drivetrain will be awesome for a bike. But, for fans who want to bring the SRAM XX1 Black Edition, please prepare $914, and here are the package; SRAM XX1 Black Edition Crankset 32T X-Sync direct mount chainring (without BB), SRAM XX1 Black Edition rear derailleur, and SRAM XX1 Black Edition trigger. (enduro-mtb.com)

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New Bike: Jamis Defcon Enduro Bike

Enduro mountain biking scene grows into massive and bigger. And the result, most of bike brands release the enduro specific bikes special for the enduro scene. And it seems that enduro mountain bikes are the most be in demand due to the function. Enduro bike means all rounder, everyday ride, and of course the pleasure.

Not only famous brands, the infamous brands now also start to produce the enduro bikes in their line up. Infamous does not mean bad product. Jamis, is the brand that also start to produce the enduro bike with their new Jamis Defcon Enduro Bike.

At first sight, Jamis Defcon is same with another enduro bike; 160 mm front travel to handle various track, adopting the popular 650b wheels, short chainstays, and made from aluminum. But, there are something interesting on this bike beside the common things that will be found in enduro bike.

Jamis Defcon Endurobike is adopting the MP4 rear end, an assymetrical chainstays model. As enduro bike, Jamis puts the MAX bearings, a special bearings that designed for the enduro race. This bearings to be claimed can increase lateral dan torsional rigidity. The MP4 chainstays also be claimed can increase the pedalling efficiency, which is very important on the enduro racing.

As enduro bike, Jamis Defcon 1 will be equipped with many great parts such as Fox suspension both rear and front, Shimano XT 11 speed drivetrain and Shimano Saint brakeset to stop the bike. Another parts will be supported by Loaded; wheelset and cockpit, except the KS Lev DX dropper post. Overall, Jamis Defcon 1 Endurobike is simple bike but surely the bike can beats the various track in the real enduro race.

To get the bike, just prepare $4,900 for the highest spec mentioned above. For the lower spec, the fans can brings the bike home with $3,800. For this price, the bike will be equipped with Rockshox suspension both front and rear, and SRAM drivetrain. While the lowest model will be priced at $2,799 with X-Fusion suspension on front and rear. More information about the bike, or the availability, check Jamis Bike. (enduro-mtb.com)

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