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On show: Interbike 2009 Part 2

  • Moots claims its new Vamoots RSL titanium road frame weighs just 1,180g (2.6lb) yet is its stiffest road chassis to date.

    Moots claims its new Vamoots RSL titanium road frame weighs just 1,180g (2.6lb) yet is its stiffest road chassis to date.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The easy-to-use quick release function is modeled after a retractable ballpoint pen mechanism.

    The easy-to-use quick release function is modeled after a retractable ballpoint pen mechanism.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Hive's new Revl carbon fiber road brake calipers are superlight yet apparently also powerful thanks to a clever cam design and stout arm construction.

    The Hive's new Revl carbon fiber road brake calipers are superlight yet apparently also powerful thanks to a clever cam design and stout arm construction.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The widely braced arms should presumably cut down on fore-aft flex for a solid braking feel.

    The widely braced arms should presumably cut down on fore-aft flex for a solid braking feel.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Two cams will allow for easy cross-compatibility between Shimano Dura-Ace 7900/Ultegra 6700 and other brake levers.

    Two cams will allow for easy cross-compatibility between Shimano Dura-Ace 7900/Ultegra 6700 and other brake levers.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Moots says its new RSL titanium stem weighs just 120g thanks in part to aggressive machining.

    Moots says its new RSL titanium stem weighs just 120g thanks in part to aggressive machining.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Vamoots RSL uses relatively large 3/2.5 chain stays matched to tiny 6/4 seat stays in order to provide good pedaling reflexes but also a comfy ride.

    The Vamoots RSL uses relatively large 3/2.5 chain stays matched to tiny 6/4 seat stays in order to provide good pedaling reflexes but also a comfy ride.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Trick machined socket-style dropouts keep rear-end rigidity high while also shaving grams - and looking good in the process.

    Trick machined socket-style dropouts keep rear-end rigidity high while also shaving grams - and looking good in the process.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The new Vamoots RSL is designed to use the new press-fit BB30 bottom bracket.

    The new Vamoots RSL is designed to use the new press-fit BB30 bottom bracket.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Aluminum, titanium and carbon fiber construction yield a feathery 115g claimed weight per wheel - with pads.

    Aluminum, titanium and carbon fiber construction yield a feathery 115g claimed weight per wheel - with pads.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com