Tech Briefing: MTB Handguards, New & Updated Bikes, Winter Apparel, & More - October 2020
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 traditional novel gear, with some wacky stuff thrown in for good measure.
MK2 Peaty’s x Chris King Tubeless Valves
£24.99Peaty's have launched an updated version of their colorful tubeless valves with new features, including a spoke key valve cap. (Learn more.)
Vitus 2021 Hardtails and Trail Bikes
From £549.99For 2021, Vitus have put together a varied range of affordable hardtails and trail bikes that all fall under the $2,900 USD mark. (Learn more.)
4 New Frame Colours for Bold Cycles Unplugged Range
From CHF 4568Bold bikes are no longer limited to black or white. (Learn more.)
Gamux Runi Gearbox Enduro Bike and Marca Downhill Bike
TBDTwo alloy bikes with plenty of customization options. (Learn more.)
Andreani Group XC Racing Tire Insert Line
TBDThe new tire insert is designed to balance performance and weight to provide extra protection for XC racers. (Learn more.)
Roval Control SL
$2500 USDThe 1240 gram Control SL wheelset is one of the lightest on the market. (Learn more.)
G-Form All New E-Line Protection
$99.99-$109.99 USDThe new E-Line knee and elbow pads feature the company's first-ever 'hard outer shell.' (Learn more.)
Fox 2020 Fall Apparel
VariousThe Fox All-Weather collection was made to extend your season-long after summer has ended. (Learn more.)
Canfield Bikes MRP Coil Edition Balance
Frames from $2099 USDCanfield's all-mountain/enduro bike now comes in an MRP Coil Edition. (Learn more.)
Scott 180mm Ransom eRide
€ 5,499 - € 6,999The electrified Ransom has 180mm of travel and Bosch's new Performance CX motor. (Learn more.)
Cascade Components Kona Process 153 Link
$352 USDTune the suspension characteristics of a Kona Process 153 with this new link. (Learn more.)
Daysaver Multitool
TBDThis Swiss-made tool offers nine essential tools in a lightweight and minimal 45-gram package. (Learn more.)
Bluegrass Rogue Core MIPS Open Face Enduro Helmet
MIPS 150€ | £130 | US$180 | CAD$250 | AUS$250An update on the popular Golden Eyes from Bluegrass. (Learn more.)
Nukeproof 2021 Cub-Scout Range
VariousNew in-house "Urchin Kid's Component" controls optimized for smaller paws and digits. (Learn more.)
Magura Rotors and Custom Brake Options
From €30.00For 2021 Magura continues their custom brake offerings with even more choice and combinations. (Learn more.)
Forbidden Druid XT Complete Builds in the UK
£5119 GBP | $5299 USD | $6999 CAD | €5699 EURYou can now purchase the Forbidden Druid with a full XT build, and SLX builds will be coming soon. (Learn more.)
Esker Cycles Rowl Full Suspension 29er
$4999 - $5999 USD Esker are adding a 140mm 29er to their lineup, equipped with Dave Weagle's Orion Dynamics suspension layout. (Learn more.)
Acerbis X-Elite MTB Handguards
$49.95 USD Acerbis has taken their knowledge making Motocross and Hard Enduro components, and launched their own MTB Handguards. (Learn more.)
Marzocchi New Dirt Jump Fork
$699 USD Introducing the newest little brother to the Bomber family – DJ. (Learn more.)
Faserwerk 'Rockstock' Carbon Bars with Viscoelastic Damping
199 CHF/EUR/USDFraserwerk's first carbon handlebar uses viscoelastic damping to improve comfort and control. (Learn more.)
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Step 1: Find an old car floor mat
Step 2: Cut it roughly to a handguardish shape
Step 3: Zipties.
Step 1: don’t
Step 2: mock those that do
Step 3: tell your e-mtb riding friends bikes with engines might need hand guards
Addition to step 3: hand guards that were previously used on a 90s touring motorbike
This is a nice design but it’s over engineering at its Swiss finest at a price to match.