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  • The Delta 8 is also available with a travel adjust system borrowed from Bionicon (and also used by Manitou on its IT system)

    The Delta 8 is also available with a travel adjust system borrowed from Bionicon (and also used by Manitou on its IT system)

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  • This slick-looking Parlee carbon fiber TT bike was tucked away at USE's booth.

    This slick-looking Parlee carbon fiber TT bike was tucked away at USE's booth.

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  • The carbon lowers don't really shed any weight (yet), but add a bit of stiffness over the magnesium model.

    The carbon lowers don't really shed any weight (yet), but add a bit of stiffness over the magnesium model.

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  • The MRD label is back and graces this new Manitou R7 MRD Carbon model.

    The MRD label is back and graces this new Manitou R7 MRD Carbon model.

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  • All of Manitou's crowns have been revised for increased fatigue strength and rigidity.

    All of Manitou's crowns have been revised for increased fatigue strength and rigidity.

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  • MRD treatment sheds a bit of weight from Manitou's Minute platform.

    MRD treatment sheds a bit of weight from Manitou's Minute platform.

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  • Manitou claims that 2.5" tires will fit easily in the new Minute 29.

    Manitou claims that 2.5" tires will fit easily in the new Minute 29.

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  • The Minute 29 will be available in both quick-release and thru-axle varieties.

    The Minute 29 will be available in both quick-release and thru-axle varieties.

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  • Thru-axle versions use the company's excellent Hex-Lock system.

    Thru-axle versions use the company's excellent Hex-Lock system.

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  • Manitou satisfies the 29" crowd with its Minute 29.

    Manitou satisfies the 29" crowd with its Minute 29.

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  • Manitou finally adds some sort of proper disc brake hose guide for '08.

    Manitou finally adds some sort of proper disc brake hose guide for '08.

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  • Kore also offers a line of UST-compatible wheelsets.

    Kore also offers a line of UST-compatible wheelsets.

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  • Kore uses a proprietary nipple attachment system to retain a solid and airtight outer rim wall on its UST-compatible rim.

    Kore uses a proprietary nipple attachment system to retain a solid and airtight outer rim wall on its UST-compatible rim.

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  • Kore's KIS system allows the top of the steerer tube to actually extend about 1mm over the top of the stem.

    Kore's KIS system allows the top of the steerer tube to actually extend about 1mm over the top of the stem.

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  • …but adds some much-needed flex to the underside of the saddle shell.

    …but adds some much-needed flex to the underside of the saddle shell.

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  • Kore licenses the promising I-Beam design from SDG…

    Kore licenses the promising I-Beam design from SDG…

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  • This TT bike was apparently part of Parlee's Skunk Works division.

    This TT bike was apparently part of Parlee's Skunk Works division.

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  • Even the stays are aero-profiled.

    Even the stays are aero-profiled.

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  • The X-Fusion PlusHub uses a massive 35mm axle.

    The X-Fusion PlusHub uses a massive 35mm axle.

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  • The X-Fusion uses a proprietary hub to help add stiffness to the inverted design.

    The X-Fusion uses a proprietary hub to help add stiffness to the inverted design.

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  • Bolts pass directly through the axle on the X-Fusion Delta 8.

    Bolts pass directly through the axle on the X-Fusion Delta 8.

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  • The Delta 8 uses a handy adjustable stem.

    The Delta 8 uses a handy adjustable stem.

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  • X-Fusion showed its Delta 8 downhill fork at this year's Sea Otter Classic.

    X-Fusion showed its Delta 8 downhill fork at this year's Sea Otter Classic.

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  • This prototype set of TRP carbon cantilever brakes was spotted on a Lapierre 'cross machine.

    This prototype set of TRP carbon cantilever brakes was spotted on a Lapierre 'cross machine.

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  • Simbree's energy foods are also available in handy bite-sized portions.

    Simbree's energy foods are also available in handy bite-sized portions.

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  • Simbree bars aren't widespread just yet, but its wholesome look is matched with extra-yummy taste.

    Simbree bars aren't widespread just yet, but its wholesome look is matched with extra-yummy taste.

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  • Rotor's new stem uses unique dual-threaded bolts to help shave weight.

    Rotor's new stem uses unique dual-threaded bolts to help shave weight.

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  • Rotor showed this prototype stem, which was said to weigh as little as 104g in a 110mm length.

    Rotor showed this prototype stem, which was said to weigh as little as 104g in a 110mm length.

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  • Race Face has also updated a number of its MTB stems and bars, including the all-new Atlas stem.

    Race Face has also updated a number of its MTB stems and bars, including the all-new Atlas stem.

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  • Race Face supplements the Cadence line of road components with a higher-end Revolution lineup.

    Race Face supplements the Cadence line of road components with a higher-end Revolution lineup.

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  • Race Face revises its chain guide for '07.

    Race Face revises its chain guide for '07.

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  • Edge Composites hasn't made a big marketing splash yet but its components are starting to show up with increasing frequency.

    Edge Composites hasn't made a big marketing splash yet but its components are starting to show up with increasing frequency.

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  • The Parlee TT bike wore a set of USE's Tula integrated aero bars.

    The Parlee TT bike wore a set of USE's Tula integrated aero bars.

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  • Kore's unique grip design supposedly offers a little more leverage for technical situations.

    Kore's unique grip design supposedly offers a little more leverage for technical situations.

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  • Kore's cyclocross cockpit offerings include its unique Palmster grips and top-mounted brake levers.

    Kore's cyclocross cockpit offerings include its unique Palmster grips and top-mounted brake levers.

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  • Cleanly integrated cable guides on the underside of Kore's carbon bar.

    Cleanly integrated cable guides on the underside of Kore's carbon bar.

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  • X-Fusion showed its Delta 8 downhill fork

    X-Fusion showed its Delta 8 downhill fork

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  • Bolts pass directly through the axle

    Bolts pass directly through the axle

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  • FSA introduces its own chain guide

    FSA introduces its own chain guide

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  • Simbree bars aren't widespread just yet

    Simbree bars aren't widespread just yet

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  • FSA finally adds the integrated cable hanger

    FSA finally adds the integrated cable hanger

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  • GT showed this slick-looking carbon fiber BMX bike

    GT showed this slick-looking carbon fiber BMX bike

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  • Kore's cyclocross cockpit offerings

    Kore's cyclocross cockpit offerings

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  • Kore licenses the promising I-Beam design

    Kore licenses the promising I-Beam design

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  • Kore adds a full carbon road bar

    Kore adds a full carbon road bar

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  • Continental introduced its ultralight Mountain King 2.4

    Continental introduced its ultralight Mountain King 2.4

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  • Race Face revises its chain guide for '07.

    Race Face revises its chain guide for '07.

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  • Race Face has also updated a number of its MTB stems and bars

    Race Face has also updated a number of its MTB stems and bars

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  • The MRD label is back

    The MRD label is back

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  • Manitou satisfies the 29" crowd with its Minute 29.

    Manitou satisfies the 29" crowd with its Minute 29.

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  • Calfee's bamboo artistry now carries over

    Calfee's bamboo artistry now carries over

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  • This slick-looking Parlee carbon fiber TT bike

    This slick-looking Parlee carbon fiber TT bike

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  • The Parlee TT bike wore a set of USE's Tula

    The Parlee TT bike wore a set of USE's Tula

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  • Kore adds a full carbon road bar to its lineup.

    Kore adds a full carbon road bar to its lineup.

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  • Kore offsets its cantilever brake pads to clear the fork leg in order to provide more clearance for easier wheel changes.

    Kore offsets its cantilever brake pads to clear the fork leg in order to provide more clearance for easier wheel changes.

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  • Kore delves into the cyclocross world with a new cantilever brake.

    Kore delves into the cyclocross world with a new cantilever brake.

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  • This GT carbon fiber BMX bike isn't ready for sale yet, but it doesn't look all that far off, either.

    This GT carbon fiber BMX bike isn't ready for sale yet, but it doesn't look all that far off, either.

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  • GT showed this slick-looking carbon fiber BMX bike at this year's Sea Otter Classic.

    GT showed this slick-looking carbon fiber BMX bike at this year's Sea Otter Classic.

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  • FSA finally adds the integrated cable hanger to a standard threadless headset for use on cyclocross bikes.

    FSA finally adds the integrated cable hanger to a standard threadless headset for use on cyclocross bikes.

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  • Glass fiber reinforced guides and a DuPont Zytel cartridge bearing pulley should help keep things running quietly and smoothly.

    Glass fiber reinforced guides and a DuPont Zytel cartridge bearing pulley should help keep things running quietly and smoothly.

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  • FSA introduces its own chain guide with full BB, ISCG, and ISCG05 compatibility along with supposedly easy installation.

    FSA introduces its own chain guide with full BB, ISCG, and ISCG05 compatibility along with supposedly easy installation.

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  • Crank Brothers Shoe Shields are designed to go in between the cleat and the sole of your shoe to prevent excessive wear on your shoes.

    Crank Brothers Shoe Shields are designed to go in between the cleat and the sole of your shoe to prevent excessive wear on your shoes.

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  • Continental measures the width of its tires at their widest point, but the new Mountain King 2.4 is still plenty wide.

    Continental measures the width of its tires at their widest point, but the new Mountain King 2.4 is still plenty wide.

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  • Continental introduced its ultralight Mountain King 2.4, which is claimed to weigh as little as 530g!

    Continental introduced its ultralight Mountain King 2.4, which is claimed to weigh as little as 530g!

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  • Chris King will now use the easier-to-use bearing adjustment collar from its single-speed hubs on all of its ISO disc hubs. Axles will also be readily convertible from quick-release to bolt-on.

    Chris King will now use the easier-to-use bearing adjustment collar from its single-speed hubs on all of its ISO disc hubs. Axles will also be readily convertible from quick-release to bolt-on.

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  • Instead of using carbon fibers to join the bamboo tubes, Calfee now uses hemp fiber.

    Instead of using carbon fibers to join the bamboo tubes, Calfee now uses hemp fiber.

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  • Calfee's bamboo artistry now carries over into the mountain bike realm.

    Calfee's bamboo artistry now carries over into the mountain bike realm.

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  • Brave Soldier's Friction Zone chamois cream is also available in handy single-serving packages.

    Brave Soldier's Friction Zone chamois cream is also available in handy single-serving packages.

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  • Brave Soldier's Friction Zone chamois cream

    Brave Soldier's Friction Zone chamois cream

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