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  • Mongoose has added the red-and-white Teocali Super paint scheme it first showed off at last year's Interbike show.

    Mongoose has added the red-and-white Teocali Super paint scheme it first showed off at last year's Interbike show.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rigid fork doesn't seem to be especially light but it's stiff and gets the job done.

    The rigid fork doesn't seem to be especially light but it's stiff and gets the job done.

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  • This Mongoose Sabrosa won't be available until next year but a handful of clever features should enhance its appeal to urban dwellers.

    This Mongoose Sabrosa won't be available until next year but a handful of clever features should enhance its appeal to urban dwellers.

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  • Likewise, the pedals easily remove for more compact storage - or a quick theft deterrent.

    Likewise, the pedals easily remove for more compact storage - or a quick theft deterrent.

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  • The high-end spec includes a Shimano Alfine 8-speed internally geared rear hub.

    The high-end spec includes a Shimano Alfine 8-speed internally geared rear hub.

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  • A RockShox Revelation fork is fitted up front.

    A RockShox Revelation fork is fitted up front.

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  • Conveniently, SRAM's red-anodized X.0 rear derailleur matches nicely.

    Conveniently, SRAM's red-anodized X.0 rear derailleur matches nicely.

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  • The show bike's carbon post has been replaced with a more versatile telescoping post.

    The show bike's carbon post has been replaced with a more versatile telescoping post.

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  • Schwinn has updated its cruiser line with fresh new lines and swoopier styling.

    Schwinn has updated its cruiser line with fresh new lines and swoopier styling.

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  • Colour-matched chain guards, rims and fenders enhance the look.

    Colour-matched chain guards, rims and fenders enhance the look.

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  • A built-in cupholder is located front and centre.

    A built-in cupholder is located front and centre.

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  • Sugoi also continues to offer a wide range of off-road gear.

    Sugoi also continues to offer a wide range of off-road gear.

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  • Sugoi's new HOV range is aimed at urban riders and commuters looking for a more casual look.

    Sugoi's new HOV range is aimed at urban riders and commuters looking for a more casual look.

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  • Sugoi launched a new RSE line that slots in above its long-standing RS range.

    Sugoi launched a new RSE line that slots in above its long-standing RS range.

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  • Both men's and women's RSE bibs will be available, the latter with a small buckle up top to pull the straps together.

    Both men's and women's RSE bibs will be available, the latter with a small buckle up top to pull the straps together.

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  • The new chamois is thinner and firmer-feeling and also adds vents at both ends.

    The new chamois is thinner and firmer-feeling and also adds vents at both ends.

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  • Sliding dropouts make for easier chain tension and brake adjustments.

    Sliding dropouts make for easier chain tension and brake adjustments.

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  • …and they rotate and lock 90 degrees to either side for easier storage in narrow hallways.

    …and they rotate and lock 90 degrees to either side for easier storage in narrow hallways.

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  • The bars look normal enough but flip the lever…

    The bars look normal enough but flip the lever…

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  • GT says its new Fury carbon downhill bike is not only stiffer but much, much stronger than its aluminum predecessor.

    GT says its new Fury carbon downhill bike is not only stiffer but much, much stronger than its aluminum predecessor.

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  • The reinforced down tube underside is also somewhat V-shaped to deflect debris off to the side, rather than take a more potentially damaging direct hit.

    The reinforced down tube underside is also somewhat V-shaped to deflect debris off to the side, rather than take a more potentially damaging direct hit.

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  • The monocoque front triangle uses particularly thick-walled carbon tubing for impact resistance.

    The monocoque front triangle uses particularly thick-walled carbon tubing for impact resistance.

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  • The integrated head tube is 1.5"-compatible.

    The integrated head tube is 1.5"-compatible.

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  • The beefed-up linkage is built using stout aluminum construction.

    The beefed-up linkage is built using stout aluminum construction.

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  • The swingarm is also a monocoque carbon fibre bit.

    The swingarm is also a monocoque carbon fibre bit.

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  • The broad top tube promises a torsionally rigid front end.

    The broad top tube promises a torsionally rigid front end.

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  • A press-fit bottom bracket allows for more widely spaced stays and a fatter down tube, plus it saves a few grams relative to a standard threaded assembly.

    A press-fit bottom bracket allows for more widely spaced stays and a fatter down tube, plus it saves a few grams relative to a standard threaded assembly.

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  • The GT GTR Carbon road racer was raced by the Jelly Belly squad at this year's Tour of California.

    The GT GTR Carbon road racer was raced by the Jelly Belly squad at this year's Tour of California.

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  • The newly tapered head tube sports trick internal housing stops.

    The newly tapered head tube sports trick internal housing stops.

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  • A highly adjustable Ritchey head now tops the integrated mast.

    A highly adjustable Ritchey head now tops the integrated mast.

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  • The tight rear end features wishbone-style stays.

    The tight rear end features wishbone-style stays.

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  • GT will also offer a women's-specific Sensor.

    GT will also offer a women's-specific Sensor.

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  • Last year's aluminum Marathon range will be replaced by a new Sensor model, with an inch of extra travel at either end.

    Last year's aluminum Marathon range will be replaced by a new Sensor model, with an inch of extra travel at either end.

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  • The beefed-up linkage is built using stout aluminum construction.

    The beefed-up linkage is built using stout aluminum construction.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The hydroformed aluminum tubing bears GT's characteristic hard-edge design theme.

    The hydroformed aluminum tubing bears GT's characteristic hard-edge design theme.

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  • The matching RSE jersey is purpose-built for hot weather.

    The matching RSE jersey is purpose-built for hot weather.

    Photo credit © James Huang