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The rear disc mount puts more stress on the frame, requiring an strut between the stays to bolster the area. Even so, just three rear rotor bolts are sufficient in this application.
Disc brakes and 'cross bikes – coming soon to a store near you?

By James Huang Published

Will the UCI's race regulation changes translate to consumer products?

Cycling Tech & Components
Current US national cyclo-cross champion Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) has made the switch from aluminum to carbon for this season.
Pro bike: Tim Johnson's Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld SuperX

By James Huang Published

New carbon fiber chassis for the US national 'cross champion

Pro Bikes
Stevens Bikes has provided US national champion Katie Compton (Planet Bike-Stevens Bikes) with this special red, white, and blue carbon racer.
Pro bike: Katie Compton's Planet Bike-Stevens Cyclocross Carbon Team

By James Huang Published

Another stars-and-stripes machine for America's top female 'crosser

Pro Bikes
The Continental Baron gets the same tread design as last year's Rain King but with a smaller 2.3" casing.
Interbike 2010: New road, mountain, 'cross tires coming to you in 2011

By James Huang Published

Tire wrap from Las Vegas

Wheels & Tyres
Ivan Basso (Liquigas-Doimo) speeds through the criterium
Liquigas and Cannondale expand partnership

By James Huang Published

Italian team becomes Liquigas-Cannondale for 2011

Teams & Riders
Just need to carry fluid and nothing else? Hydrapak's range of sleeves are just the thing for kayakers and campers.
Interbike 2010: Hydration pack round-up

By James Huang, technical editor Published

New Hydrapak Camelbak packs coming to you in 2011

Cycling Kit & Accesories
The alloy WTB Stryker rims use airtight rim tape to seal up the spoke holes.
Interbike 2010: Heaps of new wheel options for road, 'cross and MTB

By James Huang Published

HED, American Classic, Shook and more

Wheels & Tyres
Our Cannondale CAAD10 3 tester was fitted with the company's own semi-anatomic bend bars.
Interbike 2010 First Ride: Cannondale CAAD10

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Lighter and snappier than before but still the same value

Road Bikes
Mounting the frame brake caliper behind the fork crown apparently helps shield it from the oncoming wind.
Interbike 2010: Ridley adds higher-value upper-end models

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Frame manufacturer capitalizes on Belgian heritage

Road Bikes
Fox Racing Shox displayed its new Float Ti prototype fork - built using a cast one-piece titanium crown and steerer.
Interbike 2010: Fox Racing Shox's RAD Float Ti fork

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Foxy dropper seatpost also makes a splash in Vegas

Saddles & Seat Posts
The Trek World Racing team is now on the company's latest Top Fuel model, which loses about 100g from last year's version and yet gets a slight boost in stiffness, too. Team bikes are 200g lighter still with special lay-ups that put a higher premium on performance and less on long-term durability.
Interbike 2010: Trek's racier Top Fuel and workhorse Transport+

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Run fast, pack heavy

Mountain Bikes
The revamped Pivot Cycles Mach 5.7 has more travel than before, is more stable at speed, and is lighter, too.
Interbike 2010: Pivot Cycles slims down, lengthens up in '11

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Mach, Firebird and Phoenix DH undergo handy mods

Mountain Bikes
The tuned Di2 rear derailleur moves the KMC chain across a SRAM XX cassette.
Fairwheel Bikes creates stunning sequential shifting Di2-equipped hardtail

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Unique electronic mountain bike on show at Interbike

Wheels & Tyres
Dedacciai's carbon Cross frame is light with a claimed weight of just 1,050g (size M) and also includes a flattened top tube underside for easier shouldering.
Tech news: Deda goes even more oversized

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Dedacciai adds more frame models for 2011

Cycling Tech & Components
Orbea says the new Terra Silver's frame uses an asymmetrical top tube to place more surface against your shoulder - but only if you carry the bike on your right.
Eurobike 2010: Orbea adds new cross bikes for 2011

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Terra trio offers beefed-up features

Bikes
The new X 1800 wheels are similar to the X 1600 trail bike model but with a conventional two-pawl freehub system.
Eurobike 2010: Cyclingnews' complete coverage

By James Huang Published

Eurobike show continues to dominate the world stage

Bikes
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Eurobike 2010: Trickstuff show off mechanical-to-hydraulic converter for 'cross bikes

By James Huang Published

Rule changes opens door to Tr!ckstuff

Cycling Tech & Components
The new X 1800 wheels are similar to the X 1600 trail bike model but with a conventional two-pawl freehub system.
Eurobike 2010: New mid-range wheel models from DT Swiss

By James Huang Published

Revamped suspension range also revealed

Wheels & Tyres
The integrated front brake housing stop on the Ritchey WCS Logic Cross headset includes a lot of drop to clear slammed stems.
Eurobike 2010: Ritchey looks ahead to the future, reflects on the past

By James Huang Published

Wheel range grows into the affordable market

Wheels & Tyres
Chris King has added the 142x12mm axle to its range of available fitments for 2011.
Eurobike 2010: Small but important changes to Chris King bits for 2011

By James Huang Published

King loses its Achilles' heel

Helmets
The Trailfox is BMC's latest 150mm all-mountain option.
Eurobike 2010: BMC revamps road range for 2011

By James Huang Published

Impec, Teammachine SLR01 steal the spotlight

Road Bikes
Syncros's new FL Carbon stem boasts a forged 2014 aluminum core with a unidirection carbon wrap.
Eurobike 2010: Syncros expands on carbon range for 2011

By James Huang Published

News bits for cross-country, marathon ranges

Cycling Tech & Components
Van Nicholas's Astraeus road flagship retains its sleek hydroformed look but adds a few key updates to improve its stiffness.
Eurobike 2010: Van Nicholas offers revised road racer, big-wheeled MTB

By James Huang Published

Revised comfort cruiser also on show

Road Bikes
Colnago will offer just 59 of these limited edition - and utterly beautiful - C59 Italia edition machines.
Eurobike 2010: Colnago debuts new C59 Italia and M10 models

By James Huang Published

Limited edition C59 with Di2 on display

Road Bikes
The Bianchi Oltre road flagship is also available in this stealthy matte black.
Eurobike 2010: Highlights from Bianchi's 2011 range

By James Huang Published

Range topper Oltre celebrates company's 125th birthday

Mountain Bikes
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