Eurobike 2016: New Dropper Post Parade

Since its first appearance, dropper post becomes one of the important parts in mountain biking sports, especially enduro riding. In today's Eurobike 2016, there are several new dropper post. Let's take a look closer to them. 

E*THIRTEEN TRS PLUS DROPPER POST

E*Thirteen is one of the fastest growing company for providing goods for mountain biking. They make various parts such as wheelset, cranks, and also now dropper post with TRS Plus. The TRS Plus post is available in two size 30,9 mm and 31,6 mm diameters, and 590 grams lightweight.

The post now is shown in Eurobike 2016 event but the post will be available for the fans in January 2017. What about the price? E*Thirteen gives it a price $279 USD, such a good value. Besides a dropper post, they also release 11 speed TRS Race Cassette.

X-FUSION NEW MANIC DROPPER POST

X-Fusion has already dropper post product with Hilo, but once again they build new dropper post, the Manic Dropper Post. This is really new dropper post, and like no other, the New Manic will be priced at $199, such really good value.

NEW MANIC DROPPER DETAILS

• Travel: 125mm 

• Replaceable sealed cartridge

• New ultra-adjustable remote

• Actuation linkage to reduce lever force

• Reduced overall length compared to Hilo

• Internal cable routing

• Sizes: 30.9 and 31.6mm 

• Availability: October 2016

• Weight: 630-grams

• MSRP: $199 USD

SHIMANO'S PRO BIKE COMPONENTS KORYAK

Many people said that Shimano is too late to enter in dropper post competition, as usual, but really? With under their brand, Pro Components, Shimano launches Koryak Dropper Post, a really really new dropper post. We all knew that Shimano is popular because its quality in each products. But, what about the Koryak?

SHIMANO KORYAK DROPPER POST DETAILS

• Construction: Anodized aluminum shaft and body, rebuildable seal-head, keys and bushings, single-bolt, zero-offset saddle clamp

• One-piece replaceable air/hydraulic cartridge

• Travel: 120mm, infinite-adjustment range

• Cable actuated mechanism, using Shimano's Optislick wires and housing

• Internal cable routing

• Remote levers: Universal vertical lever, or I-Spec II compatible horizontal "Firebolt" style option

• Diameter options: 30.9mm or 31.6mm

• Claimed weight: 520 grams, including cable assembly and remote lever

• MSRP: TBD

• Available: October/November, 2016

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New Bike: Pivot Firebird 2017

Firebird is reborn. Just few days since some big brands release their new bikes, Pivot also reveals new bike in Crankworx Whistler 2016 with old but new, the Firebird. The new carbon Firebird still using DW-Link suspension system with 170 mm travel (up to 180 mm), with 7,1 pound. The company says that this new Firebird is much better than older version of Firebird, despite the old version is also capable.

Pivot Firebird 2017 Details

• Purpose: enduro / park

• Frame: Carbon front section and swingarm, DW-Link suspension, ISCG mounts, internal cable routing. 

• 7.1-pound frame weight (size Medium)

• Di2 and front-derailluer compatible

• Wheel size: 27.5-inch, with room for 2.5-inch tires.

• Boost 148 spacing

• Wheel Travel: 170mm (rear), 170mm (front, capable of running 180)

• Updated geometry: 65-degree head angle, 74-degree seat angle, longer reach (445mm/17.52" in size Medium) and shorter (430mm/16.9") chainstays 

• Four sizes: Small, medium, large and X-large

• Nine different build kits 

• Price range: $4,999 to $9,899 

• Available: Now

Despite the new Firebird is still using DW-Link, the rear suspension position is different with the older. The bike shock is running with air shock, which is Fox Float X2, but the company also recommends if the fans want to go with coil shock, the Push ElevenSix is the best choice. For more information about the bike, availability and full features, visit pivotcycles.com.

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New Bike: New Bikes 2017 Parade

Tons of new bikes already released this year, but just few of them will get our attention. Some big brands are really concern to give better touch for the 2017 bikes. What bikes? Let's see.

SPECIALIZED ENDURO 2017

First, we start the parade of new bikes with Specialized Enduro 2017. What's different? While the "X" frame still there, the Enduro 2017 is more stylish than before. Specialized really gives the energy on the bike, and four models Enduro, both 29er and 27.5 is available: S-Works, Pro, Elite, and alloy framed, the Comp. The bike also available in four different size, S, M, L, and XL. The Enduro 2017 almost gets all the latest technology, except Metric Shock. Why? It seems that Specialized have their own reason.

Specialized Enduro 2017 650b Details

• Rear wheel travel: 170mm 

• Wheel size: 27.5''

• 65.5º head angle w/ 170mm fork

• 2.6" tires front and rear

• Threaded bottom bracket

• Boost hub spacing

• SWAT door on carbon frames

• Compatible only with 1x drivetrains

• MSRP: $3,000-$8500 USD (complete) 

• S-Works frame w/shock: $3,500 USD

Specialized Enduro 2017 29 Details

• Rear wheel travel: 165mm 

• Wheel size: 29'' (27.5+ compatible)

• 66º head angle w/ 160mm fork

• Threaded bottom bracket

• Boost hub spacing

• SWAT door on carbon frames

• Compatible only with 1x drivetrains

• MSRP: $3,000 - $8500 USD (complete) 

• S-Works frame w/shock: $3,500 USD

More information about the bike, visit specialized.com.

DEVINCI DJANGO 2017 29er

The trend seems now turn to the trail big wheeled bikes. There are many trail bike with 29er out there now, and Devinci also tries to get in to the competition. They finally there with Devinci Django 29er 2017. Its sibling, the 27.5 Django, regarded as one of the best all-rounder bike. So, what's about the younger bike? 

Devinci Django 29 2017 Details

120mm Rear // 130mm Front Travel

29-inch Wheels

Split Pivot Suspension

Frame Materials - Carbon frame: DMC-G Carbon with EPS molding // Alloy frame: Optimum G04 Aluminum tubing

Short 434mm Chainstays

Internal Cable Routing

Asymmetrical Construction

Low Standover Height

Tapered Head Tube

2.35-inch Maximum Tire Clearance

Boost 148mm // 110mm Spacing

Dedicated 1x Frame

Same Geometry Between Alloy and Carbon Frames

Weight: Carbon - 6.75-pounds (3.06kg) // Aluminum - 8.07-pounds (3.66kg)

Headset Spacer / Geometry "Chip" Compatible (Retails for $20 USD)

Frameset MSRP: Alloy - $1,769 // Carbon - $2,479

Complete MSRP: Available in four builds ranging from $3,099 to $6,819

INTENSE RECLUSE 2017 27.5

Intense also doesn't want to late to release new bike. And the result, they already placed a new bike for 2017, which is called Intense Recluse 2017 27,5. The full carbon frame bike will be available in four different build kit options. The Recluse also gets some latest features such as Boost-equipped with JS Tuned Suspension. The highest build will be Factory Model with $9,499.

Intense Recluse Elite Features and Spec

Frame: Recluse 275 SL Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, i-BOX Pivot System, Downtube Flak Guard Armor, Internal Derailleur, Brake & Dropper Post Routing, ISCG05 Mount, Ti Hardware

Rear Travel: 140mm

Fork: 150mm travel FOX Performance Float 36, 27.5, 3-position GRIP, Matte Black, 15QRx110 Boost

Rear Shock: FOX Performance FLOAT X2, 2-position Lever with Open Mode Adjust, 200x57mm

Hubs: 28 Hole DT Swiss 350, 15 x 110mm Front Hub; 148x12mm Rear Hub, XD Driver, 6-Bolt

Rims: Intense Carbon 30mm

Tires: Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.3 3C EXO TR

Shifter: SRAM X1, 11-speed

Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01, 11-speed

Cranks: Race Face NEXT, DM32T, 175mm, 11-speed

Cassette: e*thirteen 9-44 tooth, 11-speed

Saddle: Fabric Scoop Radius Elite

Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm x 420 mm, zero offset, 150mm of travel

Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar 20mm rise x 760mm width

Stem: Thomson X4 50mm

Brakes: SRAM GUIDE RS with 180mm front, 160mm rear rotor

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SLAYER 2017

The information about Rocky Mountain Slayer 2017 is still limited, as the bike appears in Enduro World Series. Their riders, Remy Gauvin and Florian Nicolai is seen with the bike. At the first sight, the new Slayer offers similar formula with their bigger machine, Maiden, with Smoothlink suspension system with RIDE-4. Keep an eye to watch the bike closely.

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New Bike: Trek Stache Goes Carbon

Trek Stache makes its first appearance last year, with the mix of big wheels and short chainstays. And now, the company just updated this big wheels machine into a carbon frame. Trek just releases the Press Release for the Stache. For more complete information and anything about the Stache, please visit trekbikes.com. But please note that the Carbon Stache will be available in September. And here's the release:

Press Release 

A year ago, Trek took a flyer on Stache, a unique 29+ trail hardtail with oversized 29x3.0˝ tires and a remarkably nimble frame that would allow hardtail diehards to experience the thrill of the most technical terrain. Stache won over riders around the world for its confidence-inspiring handling, capability, and sheer fun. And now, we've packed all the best parts of the previous platform into an expanded lineup with lightweight carbon options and key spec upgrades, setting a new benchmark in the trail hardtail category.

The newly expanded Stache lineup includes two OCLV Mountain Carbon models (Stache 9.8 and 9.6), along with two Alpha Platinum Aluminum models (Stache 7 and 5). Stache will also be available as a carbon frameset.

The new OCLV Mountain Carbon frame of Stache 9.8 and 9.6 weighs about 400 grams less than its alloy counterpart, and also benefits from a more aggressive geometry with a 15mm longer reach and a bottom bracket that’s 5mm lower.

Stache 9.8 is equipped with the all-new Rock Shox 29+ Pike fork, Bontrager Line Pro 35mm cockpit, and Bontrager Drop Line dropper post. Bontrager's Line Pro 40 OCLV Carbon wheels complete the lightweight carbon package. The ultra-capable Stache 9.8 tips the scales at 27.2 lbs.

All carbon and alloy models feature additional travel, with an increase in suspension from 110mm to 120mm. 

Prices

• Stache 5: $1,579.99 USD 

• Stache 7: $2,099.99 

• Stache 9.6: $2,999.99 

• Stache 9.8: $4,699.99 

• Stache C F/S: $1,579.99

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