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Sea Otter Classic Expo, Monterey, California, USA, April 16-19, 2009

Manitou's R-Seven will receive mostly internal changes for 2010.
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Manitou will use the new Absolute+ damper
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Manitou call this new damper 'Absolute+'
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The new damper will be compatible with both manual
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The new remote lever looks nice
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The slotted mounting holes provide some adjustability.
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The wide clamp offers good bar support
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The X-Fusion Vengeance looks to be a viable contender
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Subtle bulges in the lower legs reinforce the lower bushings.
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The X-Fusion Vengeance fork is also available
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High-quality machined knobs are easy to grab and turn.
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Handy air pressure guidelines are right on the fork leg.
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No more zip-ties!!!
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X-Fusion's H3 LT is a good low-cost alternative
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The X-Fusion Vector HLR includes independently adjustable
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The Exposure MaXx-D clusters four high-output LED emitters
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The Exposure Enduro Race and Enduro models
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The Exposure bar mount requires tools for installation
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The tiny Exposure Joystick is a single-LED model
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The larger - and surprisingly bright - RedEye is designed to work with the larger Exposure lights
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The tiny Exposure RedEye Micro
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If you need more run time you can also tack on
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Convenient etching on the bodies provides a wealth of useful information.
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The BD3 is Ergon's largest pack
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The separate upper and lower harnesses
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That little green ball joint otherwise known as the 'Flink Link'
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The BD1 is Ergon's smallest pack
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The Ergon BD1 pack doesn't look like other packs
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Ergon got their start with ergonomic grips
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The new FiveTen Karver features a handy removable Velcro cap
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The FiveTen Rennie offers more protection around the ankle
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Padding on the wraparound tongue
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FiveTen uses extra-sticky Stealth S1 rubber for the Sam Hill signature model
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The FiveTen Sam Hill signature model
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FiveTen's Stealth Paint kit allows users to repair
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Formula's ultralight R1 hydraulic disc brake
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Crank Brothers' new 4"-travel Joplin post
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Crank Brothers set up eighty sets of demo wheels
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Fox have a number of keen new looks for 2009
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Those looking for a more subdued look
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The Fox Blitz shorts and HC jersey
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Fox's women's line gets new styles as well
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As always, Fox still offer an impressively wide range of gloves
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Fox bring the custom painted look to store shelves
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Fox add new colors to their Flux helmet.
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Bell's helmet palette has gotten considerably more colorful
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Magura USA will soon bring Vaude packs into the US.
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The ventilated back panel keeps the pack off of your body
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Integrated rain covers are at the ready
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The clever hard back panel on the Vaude panniers
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KORE's new T-Beam saddles
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The aluminum rails are easily replaced
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KORE add an integrated stem to their lineup for this year.
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KORE's new Torsion Beam bar measures a generous 800mm in width.
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Geax claim their Barro Race is the lightest 29" tire currently available.
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The Saguaro is Geax's most popular tread design
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The tightly spaced center knobs presumably roll well
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A fairly stout shoulder on the Geax AKA
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The Geax AKA delivers a fast roll
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Hutchinson's new fast roller is the Cobra
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Hutchinson have added a 29" version of their Toro tire
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Hutchinson's more durable Intensive Road Tubeless tire
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Deep or shallow - your choice.
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Industry Nine have been steadily expanding their range
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Industry Nine produce two different driver styles
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Industry Nine's road front hub is decidedly svelte-looking.
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Yakima's newest range of rooftop bike carriers
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Niterider debuted an updated HID lamp
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SixSixOne have added protective d3o material
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Black is SO yesterday.
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Jett offer a number of different styles to suit your tastes.
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Jett bring a fresh face to the cycling clothing industry
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Zippered vents in the legs bring in cooling air.
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True Precision offer their Stealth hubs
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True Precision's cog affixes with just four bolts.
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It's a bit tough to tell from the image
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Sunline are debating whether or not to bring
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ODI offer their lock-on grips
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WTB introduced a special Brian Lopes signature edition
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Squirt have a special pink version of their wax-based chain lube
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In addition to the usual wet and dry lubes, Tri-Flow also offer
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Zooke's anti-fog treatment actually seems to work quite well
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GU add another option for fueling your body
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FRS chews are now available in both orange and pomegranate blueberry flavors.
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Larabar have added two new flavors this year:
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Kinetic Koffee add three new blends -
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Nuun add a new banana flavor to the range
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Got an ache? Profen HP is a topical ibuprofen cream
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Sea Otter is always rife with new energy drink and food companies
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