Crankworx is always a good place to spot next year's gear and bikes. Specialized was flaunting their already critically acclaimed reincarnation of the Demo, while other companies were showing next year's goods.
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Here we have photos of next year's Specialized Demo, Giant Glory, Kona Stinky, Scott Genius LT, Minaar's SPD 5.10s, Fox 40s, and more.
White 2011 Fox 40, you'll see this fork everywhere in the coming months.
While the 40 is popular, the Demo will be sporting a Boxxer for the upcoming season.
The red and white paint will be for the higher end model. This photo illustrates the low center of gravity that this machine sports; it was built to rail corners.
It doesn't just have a low BB and COG, the whole bike seems to just hug the ground.
Alpinestars were showing off their neck brace system, which they claim is better than Leatt's system.
Next year's Giant Glory will stay essentially the same, new paint though.
The Minaars by 5.10. Stealth rubber and SPD so you can ride 'em in any situation.
The bottom's of Minaar's pro model shoe.
Scott's new Genius LT is one of the most interesting bikes coming out next year. It builds off the success of the Genius platform and takes the place of the Ransom line. With 7 inches of travel and weighing in under 30 pounds, you can bet this will be a true go anywhere, do anything bike.
The dudes in the Sram pits are some of the most accommodating folks of the whole festival.
Kona sexed up their Stinky a lil bit for next year.
Bern has been a major helmet player in the snow industry for a while, but they're just getting into mountain biking. Plans are in the works for a full face carbon offering soon.
Back to the Demo, you say? Yes, but this is the lower end Demo II. This bike was available to the public for testing all week. Yet another reason to come to Crankworx.
Sticking with the Magnesium link for 2011.
Specialized's new SX Trail.
Finishing off the pits report is Brian Lopes' Ibis Mojo HD.
That's it from the pits, sorry about the lack of DHR photos, the bike was too popular to get hold of all week!
