Along with all of the killer new luggage and tender items I discovered at Sea Otter, there have been loads of unannounced tech merchandise hiding within the cubicles. From suspension to brakes, tires to drivetrain, and plenty extra anodized and CNC’d goodies, right here’s the remainder of one of the best from my digicam.
Cascade Parts, which acquired its begin making rear suspension linkage swaps for bikes like Santa Cruz, Forbidden, Specialised and now an entire lot extra, was displaying off their model new North Fork four-piston disc brake calipers.
Initially designed just for SRAM Code levers and DOT fluid, the North Fork calipers are including a Mineral Oil model to work with Shimano and different levers, too. It’s not out but, however the 18/16mm piston combo and outsized physique and {hardware} will carry over.
They use customary bleed {hardware}, similar because the inventory calipers they exchange, and declare to have ~20% extra energy.
In the event you haven’t seen them, right here’s an instance of their substitute linkage for a Specialised Stumpjumper EVO, which will increase journey (with out altering trip top) and development.
Marzocchi provides white end
At the moment solely supplied to their professional riders, Marzocchi will likely be making this white colour accessible on all of their forks a bit later this yr. For now, you’ll be able to select from Purple or Black.
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Over the previous couple of years, Ceramicspeed has added Cerakote finishes in restricted editions and particular colours, all of which carry a ~$200 premium. Now they’ve two new colours (Fiery Orange and Icy Blue) and recent “X” branding to convey their toughness and readiness for mountain biking that a few of their sponsored athletes had been already profiting from.
The merchandise are the identical, apart from being designed to suit Shimano and SRAM’s high teams. MSRP from $839, for 1x drivetrains solely…however they do additionally provide “X” sequence items for 1x and 2x gravel teams.
And answering the query “Will these work with SRAM’s new T-Sort Transmission group?” with out really having to say something was this show bike. They urged the usual Eagle AXS derailleur works simply wonderful with the brand new T-Sort cassette and chain, although you’d be lacking out on the added stiffness and sturdiness of the T-Sort derailleur. However, you understand, for those who can solely afford a number of the group or have already got an upgraded derailleur…
Kogel OSPW Aero Cage & Purple Pulleys
Kogel has been engaged on their Kolossos Aero pulley cage, which makes use of the aero fairings because the structural component, hiding a lot of the chain and pulleys from the wind. It’s accessible for pre-order now with a $10 refundable deposit because it’s nonetheless within the “rideable prototype” section, accessible in uncooked and black.
For purple ano followers, they’re now providing it in a restricted version batch to suit hottest present highway and mountain bike derailleurs and their very own full Kolossos OSPW cage.
Additionally they had this shiny gold-wrapped bike with gold anodized pulley cage.
Crank Brothers Highline 11 dropper submit returns
Coming again to their catalogue this summer season, the Crank Brothers Highline 11 with carbon shaft will give them a top-level possibility with improved sturdiness. The primary replace is that they’re switching to an alloy head relatively than carbon. It provides simply 15g, however is extra dependable and simpler to fabricate.
It’ll are available 60/80/100/125/150/170mm journey choices with 30.9 and 31.6 diameters. They’re engaged on 27.5, most likely as much as 125. It must be delivery this summer season and are available about 50-70g lighter than the Highline 7, relying on dimension.
Magura Vyron Wi-fi Dropper 3.0 lastly within the US
Introduced final fall, the Magura Vyron V3 guarantees sooner actuation and return, with a extra responsive wi-fi connection. North American availability was delayed whereas they finalized their Bluetooth transmission licensing, and now it ought to begin delivery in Q3 2023 for $649 with pre-orders opening in late Spring or Early Summer time.
The submit is powered by a replaceable CR2 battery…
…and the distant makes use of customary CR2023 coin cell batteries. It’ll include a regular band clamp and Magura’s Shiftmix clamp that matches their MT-series brakes.
Topeak has new pumps, stands & Ninja instruments
The brand new Topeak Lineup Stand Max will accommodate tires as much as 29×2.35 and bikes as much as 65lbs, good for heavier eMTBs with massive tires.
The Joe Blow lineup will get a visible refresh with simpler categorization by self-discipline designated by identify and max air strain ranges. Two mountain bike variations are supplied, each with outsized 44.4mm barrel diameters to maneuver numerous air, however with completely different pump heads (each suitable with each Presta and Schrader).
Additionally they get greater 3.5″ gauges and numbers to make them straightforward to learn. MSRP $50-55 every.
Their Ninja line of hidden instruments add new flat bar kits that options hex and torx bits on one finish, and a tire plugger equipment on the opposite. Fold out handles make them straightforward to tug out of the bar when wanted.
There’s additionally a series breaker/mini software possibility, and this new Instrument Roll that we first noticed at Taipei Present (together with another actually cool stuff from their sales space).
Lastly, there’s this new tire lever set with chain breaker, fast hyperlink pliers, and chain hook to maintain it collectively when you take away or insert a hyperlink.
Intelligent Customary COtools provides extra methods to upcycle spent CO2 cartridges
In the event you hate the thought of chucking completely good metallic after a single use, then Consider In Bikes’ Intelligent COtools repurposes spent threaded CO2 cartridges as software handles.
Their latest (upcoming) thread-on base can maintain customary hex/torx bits to create a wrench. Add the one-way ratchet to increase it or make the job faster. Thread within the tubeless plugger spear and thread on the cease to soundly restore a puncture. Topping all of it off, the bottom is available in a number of colours and doubles as a valve core elimination software and spoke wrench and might even assist true a brake rotor.
Carry alongside a chunk of string and you’ll even use it to tie your e-bike’s crank to the chainring, permitting you to backpedal for simpler tuning and chain cleansing (as a result of many mid-motor e-bikes disengage when backpedaling, so you’ll be able to’t flip the cranks backward to maneuver the chain in reverse).
Their new Adaptor 2.0 is available in numerous colours and combines a valve core elimination software with Presta-to-Schrader adapter. It really works nice as a Presta valve cap, too, so you’ll be able to add some bling and be prepared for no matter pump chances are you’ll discover in a pinch, even when it’s at a tire heart.
Final up are their tire plugger ends, which match over a small allen software and mainly flip any multitool right into a puncture restore equipment. Preload a couple of suits and hold them in a bit bag and also you’re able to go. A number of sizes accommodate completely different thickness “bacon strips”.
Selle Italia Good Tape handlebar tape
Selle Italia’s new pre-capped Good Tape has built-in caps made out of the identical grippy materials because the tape, simply slide it on and begin wrapping. The bottom makes use of a micro-suction cup-like materials to carry onto your bar and forestall slipping, eliminating the necessity for sticky tape.
Meaning it’s reusable, and straightforward to rewrap as many instances as you should get it good. It not solely begins off trying tidier, however they are saying it saves about 20% of the time it usually takes to wrap a bar. It’s 2.5mm thick and can retail for simply $20 when it goes on sale in mid/late Could.
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Elevation Wheel Co. is a Colorado-based customized wheel builder, and founder Chris is all the time searching for methods to make it simpler to construct wheels (and train others construct wheels…he hosts on-line lessons from time to time).
His newest invention is the Arm Bar, a magnetic truing stand indicator lock, which snaps (magnetically) onto the top of a Park Instrument truing stand and provides plunger-like pins you can push in to carry the rim guides open. This makes it approach simpler to take away a wheel and far faster than turning the dial all the way in which open…simply pull the guides out and press the pin to carry it large open. MSRP is $80-100 relying on whether or not you need customized etching on it.
His Nipple Shuffle Field is a 3D-printed (additionally in Zach’s 3D-printed tech roundup) strive that holds spoke nipples in an organized, straightforward to seize slot, serving to pace up wheel constructing. MSRP is $25-$30.
Need extra? Take a look at my Luggage / Gear and Overland / Vanlife roundups, too!
