Taipei Intl Cycle Show 2014

Verskis · Mar 5, 2014

Here’s a new idea for off-road rubber – Innova’s integral plastic studded tyre. It comes in two variants. The Downhill BIG Monster features prominent yellow studs that are designed to grip and maintain stability in wet or even snowy conditions. The LITTLE Monster has red studs that sit flush inside the shoulder blocks to increase support and improve cornering grip and stability.

WTF, plastic studs for wet and snowy conditions? Are they joking?

The flush supporting stud idea on the Little Monster is slightly more sane, but only very slightly.

Sandro · Mar 5, 2014

frango said:
That's, sometimes, Taipei Show

Some new products reported by PB
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-dvo-fizik-funn-taipei-show-2014.html
Emerald 27,5, Funn 35mm stem and h-bar, etc

Finally some lowers from DVO! I can't wait for Eurobike and their presentation of a 3d printed rebound adjuster.

jackalope · Mar 5, 2014

Well at least they now have a 29er saddle...hoping to see a 27.5 saddle soon.

Electric_City · Mar 5, 2014

I'm sick of my plain old grips. I'm wondering if you guys know of any 29er grips?

jackalope · Mar 5, 2014

Pretty sure they already do

Beast · Mar 5, 2014

frango said:
I don't know if it comes from Taipei Show, but it looks like something new... Polygon 650b enduro bike

More details on the Polygon: http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/member/The-Latest-and-Greatest-in-MTB-from-the-Taipei-Cycle-Show,7200/Polygon-All-Mountain-Prototype,72367/general-lee,957

Jim Mac · Mar 5, 2014

jackalope said:
Pretty they already do

such a dick..... :shablon:

slimshady · Mar 5, 2014

frango said:
Moar pics from Taipei on PB

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/vp-biknd-ks-taipei-show-2014.html

plus nice looking AM(?) carbon frame from brand MK Bicycles ???

I'm still trying to figure out how does that mini-link setup work... :confused:

General Lee · Mar 5, 2014

frango said:
Moar pics from Taipei on PB

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/vp-biknd-ks-taipei-show-2014.html

plus nice looking AM(?) carbon frame from brand MK Bicycles ???

MK is not a brand, it's actually a carbon manufacturer who makes frames for a number of popular brands. The Taipei show is primarily for the vendors to show their wares and manufacturing capabilities in hopes of attracting new clients. The 'catalog' bikes as some like to call them are a way for each factory to show off a bit and demonstrate their capabilities.

dropmachine · Mar 5, 2014

frango said:
Rather enduro that DH stuff, but still quite interesting... Magura eLECT shock - controlled via bluetooth

maybe it will be as good as their forks I got to try, and within one ride will **** its guts out all over the trail!

Thats a feature you know.

tacubaya · Mar 5, 2014

frango said:
Rather enduro that DH stuff, but still quite interesting... Magura eLECT shock - controlled via bluetooth

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/magura-elect-electronic-damper-technology-comes-to-rear-shocks-for-2015-40252/

Vital's report from Taipei. X-Fusion SC USD proto fork and 27,5 tires everywhere, amongs others

http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/member/The-Latest-and-Greatest-in-MTB-from-the-Taipei-Cycle-Show,7200/DVO-27-5-Emerald-DH-Fork-and-Jade-Rear-Shock-at-the-2014-Taipei-Cycle-Show,72380/general-lee,957

X-Fusion Revel is not prototype, it has been on sale for many months now. Retails for $1776

joeg · Mar 5, 2014

jackalope said:
...hoping to see a 27.5 saddle soon.

i've seen some prototypes for this. i sh!t you not.

xy9ine · Mar 6, 2014

frango said:
maybe it will be as good as their forks I got to try, and within one ride will **** its guts out all over the trail!

i've been running a magura thor (150mm trail fork) for a couple seasons, and it's been bomber. still on original seals, not a problem. sample size of one of course, but i do like the thing.

jonKranked · Mar 6, 2014

xy9ine said:
i've been running a magura thor (150mm trail fork) for a couple seasons, and it's been bomber. still on original seals, not a problem. sample size of one of course, but i do like the thing.

that sounds like me having good luck with crank bros stuff

'size · Mar 6, 2014

jackalope said:
Well at least they now have a 29er saddle...hoping to see a 27.5 saddle soon.

joeg said:
i've seen some prototypes for this. i sh!t you not.

I.van · Mar 7, 2014

'size said:

Erghh.... Pivot should just steepen their seat angle instead of using a specific seat. 71.5° on the Mach 6 is too slack for my liking.

Samoto · Mar 7, 2014

Specific 29" saddles seem generate quite some G points.

jackalope · Mar 7, 2014

Single ply...Phuck yes

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