LabyrinthMinotaur DHMatt Wragg recently caught up with Sabrina to chat about her bike (
check that article out here). We love the cutouts on the frame which allows access to all bolts for checking pre race run which is all too often overlooked on many supposed race bikes. Two dropout options enable chainstay length to be adjusted between 438mm & 445mm while an angleset up front enables riders to move away in either direction from the 63.5 degree nominal. A carbon fender is available to protect the shock while shock options are either a BOS Stoy R or the Void Air as shown on Sabrina's bike.
Agile AMThe key to Labyrinth's 150mm travel trail bike is the Progression Link which allows for the first 40mm travel to be supple and provide supreme traction, steadying for the midstroke, before ramping heavily in the last 30mm to ensure that bottom out is smooth and well controlled. Marzocchi's Roco Air is the stock shock with the option of a BOS Void. Both 10mm and 12x142mm dropouts are available, an increasingly common feature of bikes like this which enables users to pick the wheels they feel suit their needs, and pockets, best. ISCG mounts and dropper post routing points finish off a well rounded all mountain option.
Kore ComponentsKore have been on the bounce the past few years and are becoming a feature on more riders bikes. Drawn in by the lure of draught beer, here we have some of the products which caught our eye the most while on stand from their Mega
(enduro), Durox
(all mountain) and Torsion
(downhill) ranges.
Mega & Durox wheelsTorsion SX V2 Pedals & Fazer Ti saddleTorsion DM stem, OCD 800mm bars & Repute stem
IntenseM9 FROCarbine
Votec VM150 EliteSo when Steffen Gronegger introduced himself I was already mentally looking for escape routes I'm ashamed to say. But when his business card was pressed into my hand my interest increased for it bore the name Votec, a brand I'd long assumed dead, but one which I remembered from my early days with the sport in the nineties. It took us most of the show to actually meet up but manage it we did and here's the bike. Votec is now under the management of
InternetStores.de in Stuttgart, and can be likened to the Nukeproof brand under the Chain Reaction umbrella of companies. Featuring in house design and production in the far east promises both competitive pricing and high quality which is a winner on both counts.
At €2,999 for this Elite model coming with a full complement of XTR Trail drivetrain, Formula R1 brakes and Fox suspension it's something of a bargain too, if you can call a multi thousand euro/dollar bike that. Horst Link suspension is proven and should provide a well controlled ride - we're trying to arrange an extended test on the bike as soon as we can. Custom hardware, a Sytnace 142mm rear axle and secure cable routing round out a well thought out bike that has some neat touches and neater welding.
Adidas EyewearEvil Eye Half Rim Pro & Evil Eye ProID2 Pro
Prologo feature CPC F1 Technology
AlpinestarsBionic Neck Support (BNS) Composite and Carbon Comp Pro & Bionic Jacket Alps & Moab Knee Protectors Stratus Glove
Railgunner; Use blue locktite, it works like a charm , never had to touch my linkage ever
Agile with BOS VIP'r £1595.00
Minotaur with BOS Stoy RARE and carbon rear fender £2495.00
Minotaur with BOS Void (air) and carbon rear fender £2695.00
You can also choose the colours of the linkages and dropouts/hardware and frame.
Frame Only (no shock): £2095.00
Frame and Stoy Shock: £2549.00
Frame, Stoy RaRe Shock, Extra Dropouts and Cane Creek Angleset: £3125.00
Frame, Stoy Shock and Idylle Fork: £3799.00
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