Tech Briefing: Suspension, Brakes, Bikes & More - May 2019

May 1, 2019
by Sarah Moore  

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TECH BRIEFING
May 2019


Tech Briefing is a feature for the new stuff that we spot every month but haven't gotten our hands on yet. An eclectic serving of tech, from revolutionary products to novel traditional gear, with some wacky stuff thrown in for good measure.




OneUp Carbon Bars, EDC Ready Stem & Lock-On Grips
$138 USD / $85 USD / $25 USD


Three entirely new product offerings from the Squamish-based brand. (Learn more.)
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+3 MTB Coaching and Setup Camp with Alan Milway, Ben Cathro, Jordi Cortes & Will Soffe
£395


Get coaching and setup advice from Alan Milway, Ben Cathro, Jordi Cortes and Will Soffe. (Learn more.)
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Mucky Nutz MugGuard
£19.99 & £24.99


The first 3D moulded fender from Mucky Nutz. (Learn more.)
MugGuard - Short




Burgtec MK4 Composite Pedal
£39.99 RRP


A composite version of the MK4 pedal is now available at a more affordable price. (Learn more.)
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Race Face Turbine SL Wheels
$850 USD (set)


The new tubeless-ready 29er alloy wheels have a 25mm internal width, use the Vault hub and are aimed at XC and trail riders. (Learn more.)
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WTB Verdict Tires
$70.95 to $83.95 USD


These are the tires Randy uses to keep from sliding off the trail. (Learn more.)
WTB Verdict




Norco Bicycles Revolver FS 100 and Revolver FS 120 XC Race Bikes
$3,999 USD and up


The Revolver FS 100 is targeted at the XC racer, while the 120 is geared toward the rider who just wants to get out and ride fast. (Learn more.)
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Race Face 2019 Soft Goods
Various prices


Soak up some Island vibes while checking out Race Face's 2019 collection. (Learn more.)
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Identiti Bikes AKA and Dr Jekyll New Colorways
£1299.99 and up


Identiti freshens up its hardtail range with more color options. (Learn more.)
AKA RCX 27.5




OneUp Droppers in Every Length from 100mm to 210mm
$199 USD - $209 USD


The OneUp Dropper Post is now available in 120mm, 150mm, 180mm and 210mm lengths and all can be shimmed down in travel by either 10mm or 20mm. Plus, there's an updated remote. (Learn more.)
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Chromag Builder Series
Various prices


Whistler and the Sea to Sky Corridor is a key destination for anyone who loves to mountain bike so the $5 from every purchase that goes back to the trails will be appreciated by locals and visitors alike. (Learn more.)
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Fox's New Behind-the-Scenes Race Tech Series 'Dialed'
Free


FOX is taking viewers behind the scenes of the 2019 UCI World Cup race series, providing an insider’s view on what it takes to support a team of world class athletes.(Learn more.)
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TRP's Expanded Product Range
TBD


223mm x 2.3mm rotors? Yes please. There's also a promise of a drivetrain in the future. (Learn more.)
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X-Fusion Shox H3C Rear Shock & Coil Spring System
$600 USD


The H3C is X-Fusion's new 700g coil shock aimed for all mountain and enduro riding. (Learn more.)
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Whistler Bike Park's 2019 GT Rental Bikes
Various prices


The completely designed Fury and brand new Force have a custom build for the Bike Park. (Learn more.)
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MENTIONS: @Mucky-Nutz / @burgtec-limited / @raceface / @OneUpComponents / @norcobicycles / @Identiti-Bikes / @Chromagbikes / @foxfactory / @TRPCyclingComponents / @XFusionShox / @GTBicycles / @WhistlerMountainBikePark


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40 Comments
  • 68 0
 Fox's New Behind-the-Scenes Race Tech Series 'Loris Vergier making bike noises'
  • 6 0
 “Changing springs on air suspension”Wink
  • 39 2
 OneUp Possibly is the leader in taking an existing tech and product and making it better. Lots of love for these folks
  • 17 0
 Yeah, hence the name.
  • 3 1
 @freaknunu: touche
  • 2 0
 @freaknunu: shoulda named themselves toeleven and had a spinaltap series.
  • 1 0
 @rrolly: lick my love pump
  • 22 2
 That Fury is sexy. I haven't thought a GT was desirable since the LTS.
  • 2 0
 Looking forward to taking myself out on the Crank It Up bridge this summer aboard that sexy thing! #overkill
  • 17 1
 Glad to see Randy's off the cheeseburgers and back on the bike.
  • 1 0
 He needs to get a grip and stop sliding off his diet plan.
  • 5 0
 Tiny woman on 29 + huge man on 650b? World gone mad or is it my eyes?

Also, glad to hear that GT is completely designed. A definite competitive advantage.
  • 2 1
 If you rode their bikes two years ago in the bike park, you would 100% know they were only partially designed. Man, they were not good. Hopefully, they got it right this time.
  • 1 0
 @rrolly: Now you mention it, I couldn't get the seat low enough on the Sanction I rented 2 years ago, because it would have hit the shock. Size S bikes were sold with a 100 mm dropper, possibly becasue of this. Made it almost unrideable.
  • 1 0
 @BenPea: For us it was that the bike felt clumsy and unbalanced. It was really odd. No hate on GT, though. I really hope they've got it dialed now.
  • 4 0
 "The completely designed Fury". Well that's a relief, I wouldn't want to shred Whistler on a half-designed bike Razz
  • 4 0
 My most favorite type of articles on pb. Please mum, I want some more.
  • 5 3
 Ok, probably unknowingly embarrassing myself here, but I missed the whole Randy thing? (Does that make me a Randy? (in a bad Austin Powers accent.))
  • 2 1
 @jeremiahwas high five!
  • 3 0
 Oh Behave
  • 4 0
 OH DANG. BOOST SPACING FOR MY ROTORS
  • 2 0
 I was going to post something, but then I saw that GT and forgot what it was. Damn, that is one sexy bike!
  • 3 0
 More suspension tuning with Loris Vergier please.
  • 3 0
 Hope whistler bike park has a lot of shock bolts on hand
  • 2 0
 Ummmmm the Chromag hyperlink brings you to a one up page, nothing about Chromag or the trailbuilders they sponsor...
  • 4 2
 Why didn't GT call this the Red Rocket? Cause that's how I feel right now.
  • 7 1
 They decided that dog erection was more to the point
  • 2 1
 @kleinblake: someone doesnt watch Southpark lol
  • 1 0
 @kleinblake: What better way to raise your reputation than a red power bulge.
  • 2 4
 Two trailer park girls go round the outside, round the outside, round the outside.

Guess who’s back, Back again
Randy’s back, tell a friend,
Guess who’s back
Guess who’s back
Guess who’s back
Guess who’s back
Guess who’s back
Guess who’s back
Guess who’s back
  • 3 3
 I missed the Randy thing, but I have the feeling if I ask now you f*ck3rs will send me chasing my tail...
  • 2 0
 Google "pinkbike randy" and read the reddit article on it.
  • 1 0
 Also, reverend's post more or less references the pinkbike Randy and attributes to him characteristics of the Trailerpark Boys character, Randy, who is always shirtless and loves cheeseburgers. Your welcome.
  • 7 0
 Randy is Marco Osborne
  • 2 0
 @Shartriloquist: there's a reddit for pinkbike meta...damn nerds Big Grin

@kleinblake got it, cheers
  • 1 0
 210mm dropper!?!? I'm gonna need a smaller frame!
  • 1 0
 Here I thought Randy had quit mtbing
  • 1 1
 Does randy really need help to stop sliding off the trail?
  • 1 3
 I really like the style of the new x-fusion shock... it looks steeeezy!!
  • 2 4
 I am going to quietly announce here that my new license plate says DWNCTRY







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