661 EVO AM Helmet661's new Evo AM helmet is now available, in both MIPS and non-MIPS version. For those who aren't familiar, MIPS, which stands for Multi Directional Impact Protection System, uses a liner between the shell and the helmet's padding that's designed to reduce the rotational forces that occur during a crash by allowing the shell to slide rather than coming to a dead stop upon impact. The EVO AM is constructed using Contego foam, a slightly different foam than the EPS found in most helmets, which 661 claims can decrease the energy transmission from an impact by up to 35%. Other features include a 360° BOA retention system, and fifteen large vents. MSRP: $150 USD, $200 with MIPS.
Open Cycle's One HardtailOpen Cycle was showing off a complete build of their carbon 29er hardtail that weighed in at a ridiculously light 16.1 pounds. Previously, all of the company's frames were built overseas, but they decided to produce this frame in Germany in order to have complete control over the construction process. Highlights of the frame include a 12x142 thru-axle, asymmetric chainstays, and internal cable routing. The One's frame weighs only 800 grams, but those grams are pricey, coming in at $6 each, for a total price of $4,800USD for the frame alone.
Bluegrass Goldeneye HelmetThe Bluegrass Goldeneye helmet receives an updated retention system for 2015, and is available in five colors, including the orange and cyan version shown here. Weighing a claimed 355 grams for a size medium, the helmet has a built in goggle clip, a front gel pad instead of the typical cloth and foam pads, an adjustable visor, and a removable helmet camera camera mount. MSRP: $149.99 CAD.
MET Parachute HelmetThe latest incarnation of MET's ultralight full face helmet was on display, weighing in at a scant 700 grams for the size medium. The chin guard is now integrated, as opposed to the removable design of the previous version, and it is now ASTM F1952-2032 certified. Available in two sizes with different thicknesses of cheek pads available to fine tune the fit, the Parachute retails for EUR $200.
With dual disc brakes, carbon bullhorn handlebars, and a suspension seatpost, the MC2 bike has it all. According to the company, it "Combines all the benefits of a folding bike and a recumbent bike." What more could you want?Cloudy skies and rain prevailed today, and this was one of the more interesting methods we saw of staying dry. View entire Eurobike 2014 Product Gallery Here
That makes no sense. At all. First of all, the bike is NOT double ended, it just folds up. Two, brakes(cantilever and disc) work both ways, they are not omnidirectional.
I hope this has enlightened you about how people can stop when doing rollbacks and only have one disc.
For starters, people not pointing and laughing would be nice.
Are these guys for real?
I admit I'm not helping us figure out this thing, two disc brakes would have made more sense...
These things look like Helmets of the Doozers from Fraggle Rock and about as functional as bird poo!
Planet X? Pace? It was a known brand at the time.