Randoms - Press Camp 2016

Jun 23, 2016
by AJ Barlas  
Press Camp 2016


Open s xc race bike that incorporates Boost making it a great xc plus bike as well. Open are all about lightweight and details and this build comes in at 20lbs as shown.
Open's One+ cross-country race bike has Boost spacing, and enough clearance for 29 x 2.4" or 27.5 x 3.0" tires, making it a great XC-oriented plus bike as well. Open are all about lightweight and details, and this build comes in at 20lbs as shown.

Seat tube peep-hole for the frame s minimum insertion.
Seat tube peep-hole for the frame's minimum insertion.
Interchangable and future proof multi stop for internal routing. Four options currently available 1 and 2x mechanical as well as 1 and 2x Di2
Interchangeable and future proof multi stop for internal routing. Four options currently available: 1 and 2x mechanical as well as 1 and 2x Di2

White Lightning have rebranded and updated the packaging of their product to suit making it easy to find differentiate their line of clean riding gear on the shelf of your LBS
White Lightning have rebranded and updated the packaging of their product to suit, making it easy to find their line of clean riding gear on the shelf of your LBS.

White Lightning s Matte Finisher is developed to properly clean you guessed it matte finish bikes.
Matte Finisher was developed to properly clean, you guessed it, matte finish bikes.
The new branding on their tried and trusted range of chain lubes
The look may be different, but the bottles are still filled with their tried and trusted range of chain lubes

Blue Bicycles flagship xc race bike the Crew Carbon is a looker at 2 999
Blue Bicycles is big in the tri, road and CX world, but are new to mtb. Their flagship XC race bike here, the Crew Carbon, is a looker at $2,999.

Blue Bicycles Crew 140 EX is the brands entry into dual suspension mountain bikes. Production will feature internal cable routing Fox Performance series elite suspension and a Fox Torsion dropper. MSRP is 3 099
Their Crew 140 EX is the brand's entry into dual suspension mountain bikes. Production will feature internal cable routing, Fox Performance Elite series suspension and a Fox Transfer dropper. MSRP is $3,099

Blue Bicycles Crew 140 EX front derailleur mount
While shipped with 1x11 Shimano XT, the Crew 140 EX does accept a front derailleur.
Blue Bicycles Crew 140 EX is Plus ready
Loads of tire clearance thanks to the 15x110mm front spacing.

The 2017 Sight Vector DH pant has been built using lighter weight materials than previous pants and includes 2-way stretch fabric where protection is not needed. It also includes a more contoured fit.
Alpinestars' 2017 Sight Vector DH pant has been designed with lighter weight materials than their previous pants, and includes 2-way stretch fabric where protection is not needed. It also includes a more contoured fit.

2017 Sight Vector short
The Sight Vector short features similar updates. Both the pant and short are available in a range of colors to suit an individual's tastes.

2017 Sight Vector long sleeve jersey perfect for park and downhill use.
2017 Sight Vector long sleeve jersey matches the pants/shorts. The line is perfect for park and downhill use.
2017 Alpinestars Sight Vector short sleeve jersey
It's also available in a short sleeve version. Both the long and short sleeve color range matches the short/pant range.

For 2017 Alpinestars have updated their Evolution jacket to integrate with removable arm protection
For 2017 Alpinestars have updated their Evolution jacket to integrate with removable arm protection.

The front of the AStars Evolution jacket and its integration with the removable arm protection
The front of the integration with the removable arm protection. It's zipped into place
The back of the AStars Evolution jacket and its integration with the removable arm protection
Behind the shoulder. The arm pads are soft, flexible foam to take the brunt of a hit.


G-Form s Pro-B bib includes soft hip protection and pockets in the back
G-Form have developed the Pro-B bib. It includes soft hip protection, pockets in the back and a comfortable chamois.

Storage pockets on the rear of the bib with the centre pocket large enough to stash a bottle
The Pro B bib's rear storage pockets. The center pocket is large enough to stash a bottle and the torso of the bib is a moisture wicking, light weight mesh fabric.
New ankle protection from G-Form
G-Form also showed us their new ankle protection that is in the pipeline. It's reversible and can be worn with the center pad on the front, or over the Achilles.

Eric Porter and an average view.
CamelBak and Eric Porter organized a ride in Park City's slackcountry. Here Eric keeps his focus on the trail, despite the view.

Singletrack winding it s way down the backside of Park City
The singletrack goes on and on. The ride descended close to 3,500ft, climbed about 1/10th that, and was lift accessed for a majority of the elevation.

Eric Porter and some rare moisture on the trails of Park City
Eric Porter manuals through a rare bit of moisture on Park City's trails.
Our tail guide Weston railing the dusty berms under the setting sun
The trail guide, Weston hiding his face from the afternoon sun.

Eric Porter laying it out on the freshly rebuilt backyard dirt jumps
Sundown jump session. Porter shows us how.

After a big ride it s good to know there is great food to chomp into. Eric and CamelBak didn t disappoint.
After a big ride it's good to know there is great food to chomp into. Eric and CamelBak didn't disappoint.
First you dig
First you dig...

 then you ride.
... then you ride. Derek Thomson knows the deal and likes to go real high!





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27 Comments
  • 56 1
 "future proof" may be the worst of all the marketing BS hitting us these days....
  • 23 1
 ...but they assured me that their bike with 36.25" plus tires, S.O.B. hub spacing, whitworth shock sizing, and P.O.S.-30 bottom bracket was "future-proof".

...I knew something was up when I saw their nose grow like a little penis.
  • 3 1
 @aoneal: P.O.S. -30 BB. Classic. S.O.B. Spacing seems like a Transition thing, but the bb is scarily possible! Too funny!
  • 12 0
 @VwHarman: ...I forgot to mention the GTFO 1-99 tooth "Ostrich" group cassette.
  • 4 1
 @aoneal: i have tears in my eyes about the ostrich group...
  • 9 2
 Am I seeing black stanchions on those Fox forks...?
  • 13 0
 Yep, Fox's Performance Elite series now has black stanchions: www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-announces-2017-lineup-details.html
  • 3 2
 Didn't even notice that, just thought they were rockshox. good catch
  • 43 2
 #KashimaWasAHoax
  • 9 1
 Anyone wanna trade for my Kashima stanchions, cause that black is deeecent!
  • 2 0
 Its on the rear shock too (in the close up)
  • 3 0
 Kashima is moly-disulfide deposited into the porous hard anodizing, so they should be able to produce that with gold or black hard anodizing.
  • 5 0
 Is it just me or are the prices of the blue bikes insanely low for the spec? They look like a real steal!
  • 4 0
 Well, I think they saved lots on designing frames. The word generic springs to mind when I see them.
  • 2 0
 @djm35: yes indeed they have, it's a simple catalogue pick, but when compared to a lot of the main brands who are running the same technologies but charging twice as much, doesn't it put them into perspective? Bet it rides well enough.
  • 4 0
 Where's all the super boost at?
  • 2 0
 that tyre clearance reminds me of an old school set of Monster T'S
  • 1 1
 What is this fox torsion dropper mentioned?
  • 2 0
 Transfer.
  • 1 1
 They also have that cable routed really strangely. Pretty sure the noodle is for up front when using the 2x/3x lever instead of the 1x
  • 1 1
 @just6979: oodles o' noodles.
  • 1 0
 Gform Pipeline guard Big Grin
  • 1 1
 What trail dat?
  • 1 1
 Wow trail getting exposed!! Its no longer a sleeper
  • 1 1
 Yup, Wasatch Over Wasatch (WOW)

www.trailforks.com/trails/wow
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