Frostbike 2017 took a slight spin on the event compared to previous years. In an effort to continue to educate and inform their dealers, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), the distributor that puts on the show, altered the format slightly, bringing a range of dealer-centric seminars into the fold, each of which were well attended. The second day of the event was the more traditional show, with a range of brands heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to show off their products for 2017. While the event is usually held during ice cold temps that the Midwest is commonly known for at this time of year, it seemed that Mother Nature had plans to change it up too. Rather than freezing cold, Frostbike 2017 could have easily being mistaken for a spring show, with mild temperatures and sunny days lifting the spirits of those in attendance. Dive in below to get a look at some of the key pieces that were on display.New Tires from MichelinFive Ten Freerider Pro and Updated Hellcat ShoesRace Face Steel Cinch DM RingCane Creek's Dropt and Opt LeversLizard Skins' New Danny Macaskill Signature GripOrange Seal Tubeless SealantsBox Components' .one. Carbon DH Bar100% 2017 Celium Jersey
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A snapped chain can put you in a world of pain without any warning, adjusting your stemcap with your balls or smacking a knee into your fork crown is not unusual in that scenario.
It strikes me indeed why people keep using wear parts made out of aluminium instead of steel. If someone releases a steel oval chainring I'll get that.
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Have a look at the recently released Adidas Terrex Trailcross Protect, they had been reviewed just a week ago here on pinkbike. I have the same problem with my ankles and I'm gonna try them out.
FiveTen does have some high top options that do the trick. I'm actually wearing a pair right now.
Also, I don't like high tops.
I will have a look at those adidas ones.
Once I sold it, I picked up some lights so I can hit the trails at night, and some Goretex boots for when it's snowy out; then I wouldn't have any excuses to not be able to ride!
OK, how about: "Meh, Meh, Meh, Oh look, a High Roller II"