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