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On show: Interbike 2009 Part 5

  • New for '10 from Shimano are updated casual SPD-compatible shoes, additional women's model, plus a mid-range M160 mountain bike shoe for general trail riders looking for a high-value option.

    New for '10 from Shimano are updated casual SPD-compatible shoes, additional women's model, plus a mid-range M160 mountain bike shoe for general trail riders looking for a high-value option.

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  • The Yumeya treatment now gets a Dura-Ace version complete with a gold-finish chain and hardware.

    The Yumeya treatment now gets a Dura-Ace version complete with a gold-finish chain and hardware.

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  • The Shadow-style Deore rear derailleur should add some protection against rock impacts.

    The Shadow-style Deore rear derailleur should add some protection against rock impacts.

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  • The fully rubber-coated outsole should provide ample traction either on the ground or if you miss a pedal.

    The fully rubber-coated outsole should provide ample traction either on the ground or if you miss a pedal.

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  • The low-profile aluminum body looks to have plenty of cornering clearance.

    The low-profile aluminum body looks to have plenty of cornering clearance.

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  • Shimano introduces a new PD-A600 single-sided Ultegra-level SPD pedal for '10 complete with a wide, supportive body and light 285g/pair weight.

    Shimano introduces a new PD-A600 single-sided Ultegra-level SPD pedal for '10 complete with a wide, supportive body and light 285g/pair weight.

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  • The Dura-Ace carbon-and-aluminum clincher rims (left) use a thin-walled aluminum extrusion plus layers of reinforcing carbon fibre.

    The Dura-Ace carbon-and-aluminum clincher rims (left) use a thin-walled aluminum extrusion plus layers of reinforcing carbon fibre.

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  • The Ultegra hub will use a steel freehub body instead of the titanium one of Dura-Ace. Bearings are still loose packed, adjustable, and angular contact for high lateral load capacity and easy servicing.

    The Ultegra hub will use a steel freehub body instead of the titanium one of Dura-Ace. Bearings are still loose packed, adjustable, and angular contact for high lateral load capacity and easy servicing.

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  • The solid outer rim wall of the new Ultegra wheels make for easy tubeless compatibility.

    The solid outer rim wall of the new Ultegra wheels make for easy tubeless compatibility.

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  • The new crankarms are solid-forged with an integrated spider.

    The new crankarms are solid-forged with an integrated spider.

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  • The twin-piston aluminum caliper uses two-piece construction.

    The twin-piston aluminum caliper uses two-piece construction.

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  • Gold-anodized Yumeya bits are available for the rear derailleur, too.

    Gold-anodized Yumeya bits are available for the rear derailleur, too.

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  • Aluminum wires inside the housings make the Yumeya housings a bit lighter than the stock Dura-Ace pieces.

    Aluminum wires inside the housings make the Yumeya housings a bit lighter than the stock Dura-Ace pieces.

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  • Shimano now supplements its press-fit bottom bracket offerings with corresponding tools for installation and removal. Likewise, there's a truing adapter for 15mm thru-axle hubs and wheels, too.

    Shimano now supplements its press-fit bottom bracket offerings with corresponding tools for installation and removal. Likewise, there's a truing adapter for 15mm thru-axle hubs and wheels, too.

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  • The revised derailleur hanger tool is easier to use than before while a new breaker bar should help put an end to pesky seized bottom bracket cups.

    The revised derailleur hanger tool is easier to use than before while a new breaker bar should help put an end to pesky seized bottom bracket cups.

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  • The workhorse Dura-Ace WH-7850-C50-CL carbon clinchers come back for '10 with a new welded and machined aluminum extrusion.

    The workhorse Dura-Ace WH-7850-C50-CL carbon clinchers come back for '10 with a new welded and machined aluminum extrusion.

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  • The 35mm and 75mm-deep Dura-Ace carbon tubulars we've seen on team bikes this year are still in the development phase but we'd expect to see them added to the production lineup for '11 at the latest.

    The 35mm and 75mm-deep Dura-Ace carbon tubulars we've seen on team bikes this year are still in the development phase but we'd expect to see them added to the production lineup for '11 at the latest.

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  • New chainring tools include hex, Torx and two-pin ends for use on most of Shimano's newer cranksets.

    New chainring tools include hex, Torx and two-pin ends for use on most of Shimano's newer cranksets.

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  • The new Deore brake lever features a radial master cylinder and tool-free reach adjust.

    The new Deore brake lever features a radial master cylinder and tool-free reach adjust.

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  • Shimano adds an Ultegra-level Road Tubeless-compatible wheel to the lineup for 2010.

    Shimano adds an Ultegra-level Road Tubeless-compatible wheel to the lineup for 2010.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com