Easton Components - Interbike 2009
Watch the video to get the lowdown on the new Haven wheelset, Havoc stem, and CNT Monkey Lite DH bar
Easton Haven wheelset
Easton looks to have put together a great package for their new Haven wheelset. The new for 2010 wheelset is aimed squarely at the 6" travel (and less) all-mountain crowd, a demanding category being that it can include so many different challenges. Wheels intended for this have to be stiff and strong, but also reasonably light to boot. The Haven is Easton's answer to all of the above.
• Intended for all-mountain riding
• Sub 1700 gram total weight
• Tubeless rim - no rim strip needed!
• Straight pull spokes
• 21 mm internal rim width (great for 2.3 - 2.5" tires)
• Front wheel can use both 9 mm QR or the newer 15 mm thru-axle
• Rear wheel 10/135 QR
Easton Monkey Lite DH bar
The composite DH bar trusted by more than any other rider seems to have always been Easton's Monkey Lite DH bar. That very handlebar is back for the 2010 season with some graphic changes and the same CNT technology. A full on DH bar with a weight approaching that of a light XC handlebar, the Monkey Lite DH has been one of the most popular composite bars of any of the options out there.
• New graphics for 2010
• Available in both 25.4 and 31.8 clamp diameters
• 225 grams
• 711 width
• 40 mm rise
• 9 degree sweep, 5 degree upsweep
Easton Havoc stem
The Havoc stem returns for 2010 with new graphics and the same robust build. The Havoc will be at home on anything from a DH bike down to a short travel rig that is built for some abuse. Available in three lengths to suit most ripper's needs, the Havoc is a stiff stem that is built to take any mistreatment you can dish out.
• Black and white color options
• 31.8 mm handlebar clamp
• 50, 65, 85 mm length options
• 185 grams (50 mm length)
Head over to Easton's website for more info and to see the entire product range!
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Buying this wheelset is basically mandating you buy the only 150mm 15QR fork on the market because if you buy the 140, why not get a lighter wheelset? Because you're probably not riding as aggressive - I'm pretty sure this wheelset can stand up to normal trail/AM use, which in my book, means 160mm fork. If they don't want people ruining this wheelset, they should be clear about it's intended use, but it still won't stop people. Not producing a 20mm front hub makes it a "no-go" in my book. For about the same money I can get a set of CB Iodine's or I9 Enduro's, both of which can do either 15QR or 20mm. Yes they're heavier by about 250g, but there isn't another option that has center-pull spokes and tubeless rims, and I'd rather have a heavier wheelset than a shorter-travel fork. Which brings us back to the dilemma - getting a lighter wheelset for TR/AM without having to switch forks...
I wouldn't be surprised if Fox actually paid Easton money to make this wheelset in only 15QR.