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On show: Interbike 2009 Part 1

  • The new rear end also comes with a revised carbon fiber dogbone, too.

    The new rear end also comes with a revised carbon fiber dogbone, too.

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  • The sandwich-style arm construction can easily be converted between wide- and narrow-profile configurations depending on rider needs and preferences.

    The sandwich-style arm construction can easily be converted between wide- and narrow-profile configurations depending on rider needs and preferences.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The top of the seat tube is shaped to provide more weld surface area for the stout seat stays.

    The top of the seat tube is shaped to provide more weld surface area for the stout seat stays.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The rear end is far burlier with larger tube sizes and new box-section dropouts.

    The rear end is far burlier with larger tube sizes and new box-section dropouts.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The new Yeti DJ get a tapered front end to accommodate the new crop of super-stiff single-crown forks.

    The new Yeti DJ get a tapered front end to accommodate the new crop of super-stiff single-crown forks.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Graduations on the replaceable dropouts help ensure an even setting on both sides.

    Graduations on the replaceable dropouts help ensure an even setting on both sides.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Yeti's new DJ is now more like a BMX frame in terms of overall stiffness and maneuverability.

    Yeti's new DJ is now more like a BMX frame in terms of overall stiffness and maneuverability.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Dropout adjusters are neatly integrated into the box-section dropouts.

    Dropout adjusters are neatly integrated into the box-section dropouts.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Yeti claims the new carbon rear end is 50 percent stiffer than the outgoing version without adding weight.

    Yeti claims the new carbon rear end is 50 percent stiffer than the outgoing version without adding weight.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Chain stays are now symmetrical and a bigger stainless steel plate now guards the front of the swingarm against dropped chains and chainsuck.

    Chain stays are now symmetrical and a bigger stainless steel plate now guards the front of the swingarm against dropped chains and chainsuck.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Yeti has revised its ASR Carbon with a new rear swingarm for '10.

    Yeti has revised its ASR Carbon with a new rear swingarm for '10.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Avid's new Shorty Ultimate cantilever brakes edge a little closer to reality - but consumers still won't be able to buy them until the end of this year.

    Avid's new Shorty Ultimate cantilever brakes edge a little closer to reality - but consumers still won't be able to buy them until the end of this year.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • A barrel adjuster is integrated into the end of one arm.

    A barrel adjuster is integrated into the end of one arm.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The seat tube is now hydroformed into a rectangular profile that is stronger and stiffer than the old round one.

    The seat tube is now hydroformed into a rectangular profile that is stronger and stiffer than the old round one.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com