INTRODUCING THE CANE CREEK DBAIR CS

CANE CREEK INTRODUCES NEW CLIMBING TECHNOLOGY FOR DOUBLE BARREL SHOCKS

Cane Creek Cycling Components continues to expand its suspension offering with the introduction of the “CS” climbing feature for Double Barrel shocks. The shock-mounted switch is a selectable mode that optimizes damping for climbing. Unlike conventional pedal platforms, CS provides climbing-specific low speed damping in both compression and rebound. The new design is a patent-pending extension of the Double Barrel's unique twin tube technology. For the rider, this means best in class uphill performance while maintaining the acclaimed descending prowess and rider-based tuning for which the Double Barrel is known.

Cane Creek's goal with CS was to provide a climbing mode that allows riders to utilize the full benefits of suspension. "Until Cane Creek developed CS, pedal platforms have only dealt with half of the climbing dynamics (low speed compression), which is an inherent compromise,” commented Josh Coaplen, VP of Engineering. “A rider is subject to both compression and extension forces and must physically respond to both when climbing. The advantage of stabilizing the suspension during all phases of the shock’s travel is greater traction and power transfer with less fatigue.”

The CS feature modifies the Double Barrel shock to include two selectable damping circuits. By changing the position of the Climb Switch, the rider chooses which circuit is active. Circuit 1 has the same external adjustability and performance as standard Double Barrel shocks and is tuned via LSC, LSR, HSC and HSR. Damping circuit 2 is tuned specifically for climbing and completely alters the low-speed damping characteristics of the shock by changing compression and rebound settings simultaneously. This adjustment mitigates unwanted chassis motion while climbing without compromising the traction and control one expects from a modern suspension bike.

"Nearly a decade ago, Cane Creek recognized the opportunity to advance mountain bike suspension through the introduction of twin tube technology." Scott Sonnone, President and CEO stated. "The development of CS continues to build on this core foundation and will play an important role in our plans going forward.”
Cane Creek shocks with CS will be available to the public in September 2013. Learn more at www.canecreek.com

MET Helmets

De Re Militari (Latin "Concerning Military Matters"), also Epitoma Rei Militaris, is a treatise by the late Latin writer Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus about Roman warfare and military principles as a presentation of methods and practices in use during the height of Rome's power, and responsible for that power. The extant text dates to the 5th century.
 
De Re Militari became a military guide in the Middle Ages and went on into the 18th and 19th centuries as a source of policy and strategy to the major states of Europe. In that sense De Re Militari is a projection of Roman civilization into modern times and a continuation of its influence on its cultural descendants.
 
In Book III of De Re Militari, Flavius Vegetius Renatus mentions si vis pacem, para bellum ("If you want peace, prepare for war")…

Homothetic Embedded Skeleton
In the event of an impact the pressure on the helmet shell is uneven, however, in reality most of the pressure is concentrated within a limited area.
 
HES construction, which involves embedding a homothetic skeleton at the back of the helmet, spreads the pressure built up by compression at the impact point, and thus dissipates the force of impact over the whole shell.
 
This exceptional design and a manufacturing technique, that today only MET has mastered, makes the HES concept a new reference in cycle helmet construction.
 
Adjustable visor with integrated air intake vents
The visor’s role is to protect the face and especially the eyes from branches, sun or, in bad weather, against mud flicked up by bikes in front.
 
When the visor has air vents it actively helps cool the head by directing the air towards the inside of the helmet.
 
The tilt of the visor can be adjusted by loosening anodised aluminium side screws. This allows you to fine tune your field of view.
 
Note that at the highest position the visor leaves enough space for your mask strap in 'rest' position.
 
Gel 02 anti-allergenic front pad
Exclusive technology developed by engineers in our Research and Development laboratory.
 
Instead of absorbing perspiration it sends it towards the sides of the face. With superior hygiene, a much longer lifespan, a natural capacity to adapt to body shape, its thickness remaining stable over time... the GEL O2 front pad offers so many advantages that it will permanently change your idea of helmet comfort.
 
Originating from the medical industry, it is hypo-allergenic, anti-bacterial, made from thermo-stabilising polyurethane morpho-gel, and it helps keeps the head really cool, a key factor not only for comfort but also for the cyclist’s performance.
   
Hand washable.
 
Safe-T Smart
Exclusive technology developed by engineers in our Research and Development laboratory.
 
Occipital retention system. Its role is to ensure that the helmet is held firmly on the head.
 
A dial at the back of the helmet for easy one-hand size adjustment. The internal mechanism was designed for precision and reliability.
 
The Safe-T Smart also includes a vertical adjustment to position precisely where the helmet touches the head.
 
Thanks to the broader and lighter contact area, the pressure on the head is distributed in a homogenous way for added comfort.
 
MOPOV video support kit
Exclusive technology developed by engineers in our Research and Development laboratory.
 
Now anyone can film themselves while riding. And to help you we have designed the MOPOV (My Own Point Of View) kit which allows you to fit your onboard camera onto your helmet in a flash.
 
Removable kit fitted to the centre of helmet. An Allen key is all you need to fit the kit. Light weight. System suitable for multi-brands.
 
Nothing remains on the helmet after use. The self-adhesive fitting on your camera fixes to the MOPOV and not to the helmet itself.
 
Air Lite straps
Exclusive technology developed by engineers in our Research and Development laboratory.

The straps on the new Parabellum are made from a revolutionary technique of weaving polyester fibres which aids sweat evaporation and provides greater tensile strength with less weight.

Air Lite lateral dividers
Air Lite lateral dividers go way beyond their primary function which is to lock the straps into position. Indeed, their ultra-flat design helps reduce aerodynamic drag.

MET HELMETS

Round 2 of the Bluegrass Enduro Tour International 2013 Mollau - Alsace

The second round of the Bluegrass Enduro Tour International took place in France in the village of Mollau, last week-end. Two days of fantastic riding with a total of 7 timed stages specially designed by the "Dahus", the local bicycle club.  

Saturday, June 8, 2013:

In a real summer day the riders rode the first four timed stages of the Bluegrass Enduro Tour Mollau. At the end of day 01 Nicolas LAU was leading with a total time of 21', 16 seconds ahead of Ben CRUZ. 

But the Bluegrass Enduro Tour is not only about riding great trails, the organization had planned a live concert and a boar on the spit party (6 boars devoured in total!) on Saturday night to share a great evening all together. 

 

Sunday, June 9, 2013:

After some severe storm during the night, the trails were a bit slippery but all riders enjoyed the last three stages. During the last stage, Nicolas LAU got a flat tire but still managed to keep his lead. Irony of Fate, Ben Cruz got a flat in the very same stage but lost more time than Lau to finish only seventh overall. Eliott TRABAC, best among the juniors, finished 2nd overall with Quentin LEPINE 3rd. 

 

In the ladies's trace, Claire HASSENFRATZ confirmed her leadership in the ranking of the series and won 37 seconds ahead of Fanny Amann with Marion POZZI 3rd. 

Next stage of the Bluegrass Enduro Tour International in Scotland - Kinlochleven - 15/16 June.

Résumé vidéo du Bluegrass Enduro Tour International 2013 de Mollau

Les différents support de la course :

Bluegrass
Expert Vision
Tannenbike
MET
Cannondale
Station Outdoor
Yodabikes
Velo tout terrain magazine
Europe Environnement
MMA Bianchi
Crédit Mutuel
Royer Frères S.A.
Vélo Club Mollau

RESULTS

Ibis HDR Announced

The Mojo HDR continues in the very capable footsteps of our popular and highly regarded Mojo HD, taking its technology and versatility a few steps further. The "HDR" and the "HD" feature identical travel (160mm), the same suspension (the incomparable dw-link), and the same proven geometry.

The HDR adds even more diversity to its menu.

You're currently looking at the 26" wheel 160mm travel version of the bike. You can set it up with 160mm or 180mm front forks.

Over on this page, you can see the HDR 650b, featuring 27.5" wheels (that's why we called it the HDR 650b) and a ton of ways to set it up.

Maybe the best place to start would be the galleries tab, where we've got a few videos showing the bike in action along with some lovely big studio shots.

Features

• 160mm of rear wheel travel
• dw-link Suspension
• 2014 Fox Float CTD Adjust Factory Series with Kashima Coat, 8.5" x 2.5"
• 26" Wheels
• Weight for the frame and shock, size medium, matte finish: 6.2 lbs (~.1 lb difference between sizes and for painted frame)
• 67.5 degree head angle with a Fox Float 34 160mm fork
• Optional polycarbonate down tube cable guard
• Chain stay length: 17.125"
• 12 x 142mm Maxle rear axle
• 160mm post mount left dropout, carbon fiber
• Tapered Steerer
• Compatible with Chris King InSet 3 headsets.
• If you want to run your current straight 1 1/8" fork, adapters available
• 2.35"-2.55" rear tire depending on brand and height of cornering knobs
• Dual row angular contact bearings in the front of the lower link that have less play than standard sealed bearings. Preload adjustment is not necessary. Large 28mm x 15mm x 7mm radial bearings in the rear for stiffness and long wear
• Fox RC4 coil rear available as an option
• The Bottom Bracket height is 13.8" with 2.3" tires
• Front derailleur (if you use one) and adjustable seatpost housing (if you use one) run along the top tube
• Direct mount front derailleur

As we mentioned in the overview, the Mojo HDR is taking over where the very capable Mojo HD is leaving off. They share travel, geometry and suspension kinematics. There are some differences too.

The "HDR" is slightly lighter than the HD, around .3 -.4 lb (depending on size and color), yet is stronger and of equal stiffness. We've employed a new, more precise molding technique similar to that used in the Mojo SL-R to get the weight down.

By shifting around our linkage locations, we've managed to add ISCG 05 chainguide mounting functionality and dramatically increased the front derailleur compatibility across both the 2X and 3X spectrum. We've also increased clearance for the new 11 speed cogsets.

With some other tweaks to the frame, we've made the frame compatible with Fox's new lighter weight XV air cans on the CTD shocks. We've also added clearance for their new Float X piggy back shock.

But perhaps the biggest change of all is that we've made the HDR a fully functional 650b / 27.5" bike. Like its predecessor the HD whose travel you could set at 140 or 160, the HDR has two travel options. In 160mm mode you use 26" wheels and can have your way with just about any trail. And its climbing prowess in this mode is the reason why it's one of the most popular bikes on the enduro circuit. The standard front travel for the HDR is 160mm, though we have a 180mm offering which those people with larger dangly things between their legs prefer to ride.

With a new set of "Limbo Chips" and a shorter shock (the same on shock on the Mojo SL-R), the bike can be set to 130mm travel mode, and with a set of 650b / 27.5" wheels and a fork, you've got yourself a bona fide 'tweener', not a 26", not a 29". That's called the HDR 650b.

Want more travel in 650b mode? Here's what you do: Set the frame up in the 160 travel mode, and add a 5mm travel reducing spacer in the shock. Deflate the shock to check that your tire won't hit the seat tube at bottom out (tire sizes vary a lot). You'll get 150mm of travel in this mode. 

So the HDR has an exceptionally versatile chassis. One that can be beat pretty hard in all day lift riding (put that 180 fork and a coil shock on those days), or run it in shorter travel mode with 650b wheels for a low and slack medium duty trail bike that will probably still net you a few uphill and downhill KOMs (if you're into that sort of thing).

With 160mm Fork

Nominal Size		Small	Medium	Large	X-Large
Seat Tube Length	A	15" (38.1cm)	17" (43.2cm)	19" (48.3cm)	21" (53.3cm)
Top Tube Length	B	564 (22.2")	587 (23.1")	604.5 (23.8")	625 (24.6")
Head Tube Length	C	94 (3.7")	103 (4")	118 (4.65")	134 (5.28")
Chainstay Length	D	435 (17.1")	435 (17.1")	435 (17.1")	435 (17.1")
Seat Tube Angle	E	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°
Head Tube Angle	F	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°
Wheelbase	G	1091 (43")	1112 (43.9")	1132 (44.6)	1154 (45.5)
Standover		715 (28")	758 (29.8")	760 (29.9")	770 (30.3")
Stack		566	575	590	605
Reach		365	382	409	412
Trail		100	100	100	100
Sizing Guide (height-inches)		5'0" - 5' 5"	5'4" - 5' 9"	5'9" - 6'2"	6' - 6'6"
Sizing Guide (height-cm)		152 - 165	163 - 175	175 - 188	183 - 198

With 180mm Fork

Nominal Size		Small	Medium	Large	X-Large
Seat Tube Length	A	15" (38.1cm)	17" (43.2cm)	19" (48.3cm)	21" (53.3cm)
Top Tube Length	B	569 (22.4")	589 (23.2")	610 (24")	630 (24.8")
Head Tube Length	C	94 (3.7")	103 (4")	118 (4.65)	134 (5.28")
Chainstay Length	D	435 (17.1")	435 (17.1")	435 (17.1")	435 (17.1")
Seat Tube Angle	E	70°	70°	70°	70°
Head Tube Angle	F	66°	66°	66°	66°
Wheelbase	G	1101 (43.3")	1122 (44.1")	1142 (45")	1164 (45.8")
Standover		722 (28.4")	763 (30")	765 (30.1")	775 (30.5")

Find Out More On The New Ibis HDR!

Santa Cruz Bikes Announces The Solo

Steve Peat takes his new Santa Cruz Solo into the wilds of Scotland.

Solo pushes further into the realms of 27.5" wheel size possibilities. Developed using what we learned from Bronson, it takes the design platform in a different direction.

The low bottom bracket height, shorter chainstays and 125mm of progressive VPP suspension give Solo its snappy, nimble, ride.

A 68 degree head angle adds climbing agility into the equation, whilst a 5lb carbon frame weight define Solo as the tool for that back country mission you’ve always planned.  

Responsibly offered in Mountain Rescue Orange, Solo goes where no bike has gone before.

This film was a collaborative project between Santa Cruz, The Baller Consultancy, CutMedia and Visit Scotland.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Colors:

Carbon: Matte Carbon/Grey or Gloss Orange/White

Aluminum: Gloss white/grey or gloss orange/blue

12 ENVE decal choices



Fork options:

Standard:32 Float 130 CTD Evolution

Upgrade: 32 Float 130 CTD Adjust Kashima



Shock options:

Standard: Custom tuned Fox Float CTD Evolution

Upgrade: Custom tuned Float CTD Adjust Boost Valve Kashima



Frame Weight: 2295g (5.06lbs) for size M, carbon

• 142mm rear axle spacing
• 2x bottle cage mounts
• Forged upper and lower links
• Double sealed pivots with grease ports for low maintenance
• Collet axle pivots and angular contact bearings maximize stiffness
• Standard or Direct mount rear derailleur option
• ISCG-05 tabs for chainguide compatibility
• Stealth and external seatpost cable routing
• 73mm threaded bb: creak-free riding and easy installation
• Molded rubber frame protection