Tag: mountain bikes

Trek’s 2013 Mountain Bikes Hit the Trail

The new 29er Trek Stache

This week Trek Bicycle launched its 2013 mountain bike line, which includes what promises to be its lightest and fastest 29ers to date, as well as new 29er hardtail dubbed the Stache.

Taking the trails are the completely redesigned Superfly and Superfly 100, which sees these a true cross country (XC) race machines. Superfly’s efficiency has been improved through increased stiffness with closed rear dropouts, and a rear brake mount that makes the caliper act as a brake bridge, reducing redundant material. The Superfly 100 SL boasts a 22% reduction in weight, nudging the scale at 1650 grams. The Apollo Project also yielded some smaller developments that added to the significant changes for 2013 as both models feature carbon seatpost clamps, and Trek’s new roll-wrap seat tube, which doubles the frame’s vertical compliance. Continue reading Trek’s 2013 Mountain Bikes Hit the Trail

Interbike 2011: 29ers Worth Riding

With so many manufacturers offering 29er hardtail mountain bikes, it can be difficult to pick one that is right for you. Just as demo days that many companies host around the country for the public, the Interbike OutDoor Demo, that occurs each year before the Interbike tradeshow, allows individuals involved in the bike industry to test the newest and latest rides on the market. Not all manufactures are present, but most of the major players are there alongside the little guys offering a fleet of bikes to ride on the trails of Bootleg Canyon outside of Boulder City, Nevada. Having had a chance to test numerous bikes, 29er hardtails were this writer’s choice to put trough the loops of loose, dry and rocky trails of Bootleg Canyon. Before you lay down your hard earned cash on a hardtail 29er, give any of these bikes a spin. Continue reading Interbike 2011: 29ers Worth Riding