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Spank Introduces Foam Vibrocore Damping in Wheels

Spank began injecting handlebars with a proprietary foam that they call “Vibrocore” a couple of years ago, and it succeeded in damping vibrations in handlebars substantially. Now, they’re doing the same thing with their new Spike 350 Vibrocore wheels. Spank claims that the addition of Vibrocore “increases torsional strength and increases the overall fatigue life of …

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5 New Dropper Posts Spotted at Eurobike 2016

Gone are the days of one or two dropper posts monopolizing the entire market. While ebikes may have been the main trend on display at Eurobike 2016, after spending some time digging below the electrified surface I spotted five brand-new dropper posts on display—and three of them from brands that didn’t previous offer a dropper post. e*thirteen …

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First Look: Box Components 1×11 Drivetrain

Rumors have been swirling for months now about the first drivetrain release from Box Components. While mountain bike drivetrains have been primarily a two-brand-show for many years, Box thinks that there’s more than enough room in the market for a third brand. Take handlebars, for instance: there are dozens of brands selling handlebars, and only …

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8 Gearbox Mountain Bikes Spotted at Eurobike 2016

Gearbox transmissions have been designed for use on mountain bikes for years now, but they have yet to catch on in the industry at large. They offer numerous advantages over a standard drivetrain, including higher durability leading to a much longer life due to the enclosed design, the ability to shift when not pedaling, better …

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Pivot Updates the Mach 429 SL for 2017

Pivot has updated their ever-popular 100mm full suspension XC/Light Trail bike, the Mach 429 SL, for 2017. The main change? It gets Boosted. But along with the upgrade to Boost spacing, Pivot was able to redesign the rear end of the 429 to add some extra strength, all while making it lighter. “We have had …

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Spank Introduces Foam Vibrocore Damping in Wheels

5 New Dropper Posts Spotted at Eurobike 2016

First Look: Box Components 1×11 Drivetrain

8 Gearbox Mountain Bikes Spotted at Eurobike 2016

Pivot Updates the Mach 429 SL for 2017

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