Nukeproof Giga A Long Travel Enduro Announced

 

As riders, we are all guilty of the gluttonous sin; we never stop striving, never stop pushing, enough is never enough in the hunt for the ultimate. It’s a constant push for bigger, longer, rougher and faster with ever increasing demands on the performance and capabilities of our bike. The pursuit is endless.

It’s a motto that athletes like Sam Hill live by. The new Nukeproof Giga is the embodiment of this idea; Designed to be the ultimate hard-hitting Super-Enduro weapon for when you just need more.

The Giga is a seriously capable machine, with 180mm (27.5”) or 170mm (29”) rear travel; the Giga is a monster truck of a bike that has travel in reserve for when you need it. But to pigeonhole it as a point and shoot machine would be a disservice as it is so much more capable than this might suggest! Due to the way that it uses its travel; the Giga gives you the feel of a big bike, yet the versatility of a modern super-enduro bike. The Giga has a dynamic and confidence inspiring ride to help you push your limits in all kinds of terrain. It’s equally at home at big mountain technical enduro stages of venues like La Thuile, as it is lapping the biggest lines in the Whistler bike park.

The suspension is designed to be super supple off the top, whilst being supportive in the mid stroke and progressive throughout the rest of the travel. The anti-squat is optimised to ensure the Giga descends like a hooligan yet behaves itself on the climb back to the top for the next run.

The suspension platform is based on the same horseshoe driven linkage as our award-winning Dissent downhill frame, albeit now with a 2-stage main pivot flip chip. Using an eccentric axle system, riders can alter the Kinematic progressivity; so the bike can be tailored to suit the conditions on the trail with only an 8mm allen key.

• Setting 1 = 25.5% progression
• Setting 2 = 29% progression.

Both settings have a super supple beginning for small bump compliance. They also both have good mid-stroke support for better cornering and pumping. Like the Dissent, the progression drops off in the end stroke to prevent mid-stroke harshness or spiking and allows more tuning options with volume spacers.

The + Progressive setting can be used to add shock progression on a coil set up just like adding a volume spacer to an air shock. The added suppleness is also good in wet and slippery conditions.

The Giga Frame is constructed completely from UD 700/800 Carbon fibre. This allowed us to optimise the stiffness and compliance of the frame parts individually. The front triangle has been tailored for stability and precision, whilst the rear triangle was designed for compliance to help tracking and provide grip. Another bonus of the carbon rear triangle is that it has a lower un-sprung mass for ultimate suspension performance.

Available in 5 sizes (Small to XXL) in either 27.5” or 29” wheel size, there is the perfect fit for everyone. The frame geometry is Long, Low, Slack and Steep as it is based around our saddle offset principle, which ensures the seated riding position is tailored across all sizes, with steeper seat angles on bigger frames. The Seat tube is also designed for maximum seat post insertion to allow maximum drop.

The Giga is also sculptured to fit a 750ml water bottle (carbon bottle cage included) as well as an accessory mount under the top tube for emergency trail tools. All models also feature an integrated rear mud guard and plenty of clearance for up to 2.5” tyres. The frames feature a clear paint protection kit as standard with 3D contoured rubber downtube, seat and chain stay protection.

The Nukeproof GIGA: Gluttony is not a sin.

2021 Nukeproof GIGA 650B INFO

YT Capra And Decoy Elite Announced

Forchheim, Germany:Ever dreamt of sending it over the trails with that Factory-level feeling likepros competing at the elite level do? Well, now YT is offering both enduro models with a high-performance spec which includes the newest FOX Factory suspension technology. The CAPRA and DECOY Elite are at the start gate waiting for riders to set personal bests without forgetting to have fun while doing so.

"After adding two coil variations of the CAPRA and DECOY with the new Fox 38, we also wanted to offer ridersthat prefer air suspensionthe advantage of the burlier forks and latest air shock suspension technology. Both the CAPRA and DECOY Elite are high-end, destined for heavy duty and have a great hunger for high speeds and gnarly tracks. They will let you succeed on the hunt for the fastest laps and Good Times.”–Markus Flossmann, CEO YT Industries

YT Capra Elite Specs

YT Capra Elite Geometry

CAPRA Elite29–Performance-hungry, high-tech carbonbeast unleashedThe CAPRAElite29is thenew high-end version of YT’s most popular rig. The gravity brand is adding a 29’’ bike to the portfolio that includes the latest industry developments and givesriders the best tools to get the job done. The CAPRA Elite 29 is available in the frame sizes M-XXL. The beloved carbon frame with aggressive enduro geometry is accompanied by the FOX 38 FloatFactoryfork with 170 mm of travel that was especially developed for hard enduro racing. The new FOX FloatX2 Factoryair shock with 170 mm of rear travel offers a wide range of adjustability and gives the rider the support and traction that the trail demands. Additionally, the CAPRA Elite29also boasts increaseduphill pedal efficiencythanks to thenewSRAM X01 Eagle 52 drivetrain. The bike,which will eat awayattheseconds on any given track,includesan improved tire spec with MAXXIS Assegai (EXO) up front and fast rolling MAXXIS Minion DHRII (EXO+) in the back,and the full-carbon package is rounded off with a Renthal Fatbar Carbon 35handlebarandE13 LG1 Race ENCarbon wheelset

YT Decoy Elite Specs

YT Decoy Elite Geometry

DECOY Elite–Enduro E-MTB with full carbon frame itching to send itIn line with the CAPRA, YT is including a high-end variation of the DECOY. The DECOY Elite is anE-MTB and the carbon mullet-build comes in frame sizes S to XXL. True racing vibes are guaranteed thanks to the new Factory level suspension technology from FOX.ThenewFOX 38 FloatFactoryE-bike fork with 170 mm of traveland FOX FloatX2 Factory air shock with 165 mm of rear travel deliver all of the revolutionary features and maximal adjustability enduro racers need in order to leave the pack behindthem. This burlyE-MTB is powered by the YT custom made 540Wh battery, which is integrated into the frame, giving the bike that truly good-lookingdesign of a realYT. With the smooth feel of the Shimano STEPS E8000 motor, the DECOY masters the steepest trailsand the 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain ensures precise shifting. The package is completed with the FOX TransferFactory dropper, a Crankbrother SynthesisE-BikeCarbonwheelset with front and rear specific rims fitted with MAXXIS Assegai (EXO) front and fast-rolling MAXXIS Minion DHR II (EXO+)reartires,and a cockpit with Renthal Fatbar 35handlebar.

YT Decoy And Capra Weight And Prices

Go check them out at YT Bikes

YT CEO Markus Flossmann founded YT with the aim of building competition-ready, affordable dirt jump and slopestyle mountain bikes for talented young riders. After ten years, the product range includes high-end downhill, enduro,all-mountainand dirt jump bikes, which are regularly awarded with prestigious prizes. The secret of success: high quality products, fairprices, the direct selling method which eliminates the profit margins of middlemen, an unmatched reputation and last but not least, a team of world-class riders like Cam Zink and Brett Tippie who are bothpart of the YT Family.Today, YT has created an international sales structure with strong partners in Europe, USA, Canada, South America, New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Africa who take care of the worldwide distribution and service of YT bikes.

Evil Updates The Wreckoning

Be the one-demon Wreckoning crew you always wanted to be. Redesigned from scratch and showing off a fresh look, we set our sights on improving our 29’er 166mm steed capable of spinning long days in the saddle but still ready to smash Strava a new one. Yes, it Enduros. It also rampages like Aggy, gets Fest-ive like Sorge, and wrecks cocky KOM overachievers on the daily. The Wreckoning decimates tired billy goat clichés and elevates regular riders to God-like status on everything from manicured bike park berms to imaginary freeride dream lines. How did we do it? Let us walk you through how the Wreckoning got better’er…yet again.

Maybe what’s most exciting is the bike’s sheer mind-expanding spectrum of options—customization runs thick in the Wreckoning’s bloodstream. Want steep aggressive angles on a burly trail bike? Set the Flip Chip to the “LOW” position and run a 160mm fork. Looking for a do-everything, one-bike quiver? Go with a 170mm fork and the bike climbs as well as it descends on all terrain. Ready to channel your inner Aggy and throw a freeride rampage? Run a 190mm fork and double down with our stock RockShox Super Deluxe coil rear suspension. Short chain stays keep every rider manualing regardless of the setup. Through any number of Flip Chip positions and choice of fork, the geometry gets dialed into your style of riding, by the bike, the day…even by the trail. This is your bike. Make it work for you.

Evil engineering genius Dave Weagle also improved on the Wreckoning by borrowing the pedal-friendly pop of the Following and Offering, and then dialing it in with a legacy downhill heritage only he can lay claim to. To achieve a complementary climbing ability for this leg-powered DH bike, the leverage curve has been revised, starting with the high-end leverage to maintain that supple, smooth pedaling feel we all love so much. As the leverage decreases slowly through the mid stroke, it provides a ton of efficient support to push against while the end stroke sees the lowest leverage. What this means for you is a 166mm bike that feels like 200mm. An extra 5 millimetres never made such a difference.

Evil Wreckoning Geometry

Soft and plush is all good, but anyone who’s been halfway through a rowdy, rock-strewn chute knows the value of stiffness too. The Wreckoning utilizes 157 Super Boost, the new standard of rear axle spacing for any rider who takes shred seriously. Add in the unified rear triangle and you’re ensured a firm AF frame when the going gets capital “G” good gawd gnarly.

The remaining details include all the goodness every bike worth its salty sass should have: full internal cable routing, integrated chain guide, and rubber sound-cancelling chain stay protectors we like to call Sound Mounds. All of this to simply say, The Wreckoning has arrived…again. And it’s more evil than ever. Bow down. 

Evil Wreckoning 166

Scott Introduces The Gambler Tuned

The all NEW Gambler Tuned was designed for one thing and one thing only, pure, unadulterated speed. We made it to get you to take lines you’d never thought imaginable, to make you want to go to the bathroom before your race run - twice. We made it so that when you drop out of the start gate, the only aspect holding you back will be, well, you. Taking years of racing development and mixing it with our carbon expertise, this bike is our answer to the needs of white-knuckle downhill racing.

Adjustability

Our downhill bikes have always pushed the boundaries of adjustability. Both a rider and a bike need to be able to adapt to tracks, weather conditions and choice of shock (air or coil.) The new Gambler allows you to switch between wheelsizes without changing any other components on the bike.

Chain stay length can also be adjusted, independent of wheelsize choice. Short with 29”, sure thing. Long with 27.5? Yep, that too. The Gambler also comes with spare angled headset cups, so that you can adjust head angle relative to wheelsize, fork choice etc.

We also have a 4-way chip to allow not only bottom bracket height adjustment relative to wheelsize, but more importantly for geometry/kinematic tweaks depending on tracks, shocks or rider preference. We want the bike to be optimizable for each shock and rider given the track.

All this adjustment allows us to focus on balance. And by balance, we mean on the perfect combinations to find traction. Geometry and shock curve options help get a rider’s center of mass in the perfect spot between the wheels for optimum levels of balance and traction. However, as race tracks change, this balance point changes, and not all bikes can change with it – we wanted to be able to do so.

For instance, a bike with geometry for a steep track will roll slowly and push wide in turns on a flatter track, whereas a bike set up for flatter tracks will make it difficult for a rider to keep their center of gravity far enough back for steep tracks.

Geometry

Compared to previous Gambler platforms, we now offer 4 sizes – S, M, L and XL. All sizes have been upsized and modernized with regards to geometry, providing an option for riders of all sizes. We don’t need to tell you any more about how the bike’s geometry is dialed for the job it has, but we do have some interesting points to mention. Saddle position is often very critical for racers, especially shorter ones. If a saddle that CAN give enough extra tire clearance to lower, or slide back the saddle by 10mm, it can make a huge difference. With the Gambler, we steepened the seat tube angle on the small and medium sized frames, which allows smaller riders to keep their saddle low and to avoid the dreaded tire buzz. For larger riders, we made sure to keep the saddle out of the leg area leaving riders free to move around in the air, in corners etc.

SCOTT GAMBLER TUNED

Zerode Announces The All New 29" Katipo

We didn’t hold back on this one.

Re-think what you thought you were capable of on a bike, this big wheeled weapon will infect you with a dangerous amount of confidence and leave you waiting for your mates at the bottom of the trail.

It’s been a long time coming and for good reason. We have meticulously poured ourselves into every detail of this beauty. It is through and through a manifestation of the philosophy that guides us at Zerode - to give you the best possible riding experience.

Slack? Yes. Long? Yes. Capable? F*** yes.

With a 64° head angle, 160mm front and rear travel and 29” wheels the Katipo is ready to inspire your confidence and make you ride the best you ever have.

Built around the Pinion Gearbox system, the Katipo has a number of benefits (not just features) that will give you the best possible riding experience.

The Katipo features our Custom / er build, so choose the components you want to complement two striking new colorways.

Zerode Katipo Geometry

Zerode Katipo Specs

TRAVEL: 160mm
FRAME: Carbon Fibre with Internal cable routing for dropper post
WHEEL SIZE: 29”
SEATPOST: 31.6mm
SEATPOST CLAMP: 34.9mm
REAR SHOCK: 230mm eye to eye x 65mm stroke (160mm)
22.2mm x 8mm reducer
HEADSET: 44mm top/56mm bottom
BRAKE MOUNT:  160mm Post
DRIVETRAIN: Pinion C.Line gearbox
REAR HUB: Wide Flange Single Speed 142mm x 12mm 

Find out more about The Zerode Katipo 29"