Friday, March 29, 2024

Tech Roundup: Forks, Brakes, Gear, Oversize Pulleys & extra!

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Along with the entire killer new luggage and comfortable items I discovered at Sea Otter, there have been various unannounced tech merchandise hiding within the cubicles. From suspension to brakes, tires to drivetrain, and rather a lot extra anodized and CNC’d chocolates, right here’s the remainder of the most efficient from my digicam.

Cascade Parts, which were given its get started making rear suspension linkage swaps for motorcycles like Santa Cruz, Forbidden, Specialised and now an entire lot extra, was once appearing off their emblem new North Fork four-piston disc brake calipers.

cascade components 4 piston brakes prototypes

Initially designed just for SRAM Code levers and DOT fluid, the North Fork calipers are including a Mineral Oil model to paintings with Shimano and different levers, too. It’s now not out but, however the 18/16mm piston combo and outsized frame and {hardware} will elevate over.

They use usual bleed {hardware}, identical because the inventory calipers they exchange, and declare to have ~20% extra energy.

cascade components high pivot pulley wheels and shock linkages

In the event you haven’t noticed them, right here’s an instance in their alternative linkage for a Specialised Stumpjumper EVO, which will increase go back and forth (with out converting experience top) and development.

Marzocchi provides white end

marzocchi mountain bike forks in white

Recently best presented to their professional riders, Marzocchi shall be making this white colour to be had on all in their forks somewhat later this yr. For now, you’ll choose between Pink or Black.

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ceramicspeed x offroad oversize pulley cages for gravel and mountain bikes

Over the last couple of years, Ceramicspeed has added Cerakote finishes in restricted editions and particular colours, all of which elevate a ~$200 top class. Now they have got two new colours (Fiery Orange and Icy Blue) and contemporary “X” branding to put across their toughness and readiness for mountain cycling that a few of their backed athletes have been already profiting from.

The goods are the similar, as opposed to being designed to suit Shimano and SRAM’s height teams. MSRP from $839, for 1x drivetrains best…however they do additionally be offering “X” collection gadgets for 1x and 2x gravel teams.

ceramicspeed x offroad oversize pulley cages for gravel and mountain bikes

And answering the query “Will those paintings with SRAM’s new T-Sort Transmission team?” with out in reality having to mention the rest was once this show motorcycle. They urged the usual Eagle AXS derailleur works simply high-quality with the brand new T-Sort cassette and chain, even though you’d be lacking out at the added stiffness and sturdiness of the T-Sort derailleur. However, you already know, if you’ll best manage to pay for one of the vital team or have already got an upgraded derailleur…

Kogel OSPW Aero Cage & Crimson Pulleys

kogel oversize bering pulleys in purple and aero pulley cage

Kogel has been operating on their Kolossos Aero pulley cage, which makes use of the aero fairings because the structural component, hiding a lot of the chain and pulleys from the wind. It’s to be had for pre-order now with a $10 refundable deposit because it’s nonetheless within the “rideable prototype” segment, to be had in uncooked and black.

For pink ano fanatics, they’re now providing it in a restricted version batch to suit hottest present highway and mountain motorcycle derailleurs and their very own whole Kolossos OSPW cage.

gold mountain bike with kogel oversize pulley cage

In addition they had this glossy gold-wrapped motorcycle with gold anodized pulley cage.

Crank Brothers Highline 11 dropper publish returns

crank brothers 11 highline dropper seatpost with carbon shaft

Coming again to their catalogue this summer season, the Crank Brothers Highline 11 with carbon shaft will give them a top-level possibility with advanced sturdiness. The primary replace is they’re switching to an alloy head quite than carbon. It provides simply 15g, however is extra dependable and more uncomplicated to fabricate.

It’ll are available 60/80/100/125/150/170mm go back and forth choices with 30.9 and 31.6 diameters. They’re operating on 27.5, most definitely as much as 125. It will have to be delivery this summer season and are available about 50-70g lighter than the Highline 7, relying on dimension.

Magura Vyron Wi-fi Dropper 3.0 after all in the USA

Introduced ultimate fall, the Magura Vyron V3 guarantees quicker actuation and go back, with a extra responsive wi-fi connection. North American availability was once not on time whilst they finalized their Bluetooth transmission licensing, and now it will have to get started delivery in Q3 2023 for $649 with pre-orders opening in overdue Spring or Early Summer time.

magura vyron v3 wireless dropper seatpost

The publish is powered via a replaceable CR2 battery…

magura vyron v3 wireless dropper seatpost and remote lever button

…and the far flung makes use of usual CR2023 coin cellular batteries. It’ll include a typical band clamp and Magura’s Shiftmix clamp that matches their MT-series brakes.

Topeak has new pumps, stands & Ninja equipment

topeak max stand bike stand with 65lb weight limit for heavy e-bikes

The brand new Topeak Lineup Stand Max will accommodate tires as much as 29×2.35 and motorcycles as much as 65lbs, best possible for heavier eMTBs with giant tires.

new topeak joe blow floor pumps

The Joe Blow lineup will get a visible refresh with more uncomplicated categorization via self-discipline designated via title and max air drive levels. Two mountain motorcycle variations are presented, each with outsized 44.4mm barrel diameters to transport quite a lot of air, however with other pump heads (each suitable with each Presta and Schrader).

new topeak joe blow floor pumps

In addition they get larger 3.5″ gauges and numbers to lead them to simple to learn. MSRP $50-55 every.

topeak ninja bike tools that hide inside your mountain bike handlebar

Their Ninja line of hidden equipment upload new flat bar kits that includes hex and torx bits on one finish, and a tire plugger equipment at the different. Fold out handles lead them to simple to tug out of the bar when wanted.

new topeak tool roll

There’s additionally a sequence breaker/mini software possibility, and this new Device Roll that we first noticed at Taipei Display (at the side of another truly cool stuff from their sales space).

topeak tire levers with integrated chain breaker and holder and quick link disconnect

Finally, there’s this new tire lever set with chain breaker, fast hyperlink pliers, and chain hook to stay it in combination whilst you take away or insert a hyperlink.

Suave Usual COtools provides extra techniques to upcycle spent CO2 cartridges

clever tools COtools that use CO2 canister as a handle

In the event you hate the speculation of chucking completely excellent steel after a unmarried use, then Consider In Motorcycles’ Suave COtools repurposes spent threaded CO2 cartridges as software handles.

Their latest (upcoming) thread-on base can dangle usual hex/torx bits to create a wrench. Upload the one-way ratchet to increase it or make the activity sooner. Thread within the tubeless plugger spear and thread at the forestall to soundly restore a puncture. Topping all of it off, the bottom is available in more than one colours and doubles as a valve core removing software and spoke wrench and may even lend a hand true a brake rotor.

clever tools COtools that use CO2 canister as a handle

Deliver alongside a work of string and you’ll even use it to tie your e-bike’s crank to the chainring, permitting you to go into reverse for more uncomplicated tuning and chain cleansing (as a result of many mid-motor e-bikes disengage when backpedaling, so you’ll’t flip the cranks backward to transport the chain in opposite).

clever tools COtools that use CO2 canister as a handle

Their new Adaptor 2.0 is available in quite a lot of colours and combines a valve core removing software with Presta-to-Schrader adapter. It really works nice as a Presta valve cap, too, so you’ll upload some bling and be able for no matter pump you might to find in a pinch, even though it’s at a tire heart.

clever tools COtools that use CO2 canister as a handle

Closing up are their tire plugger ends, which have compatibility over a small allen software and principally flip any multitool right into a puncture restore equipment. Preload a couple of suits and stay them in somewhat bag and also you’re able to head. More than one sizes accommodate other thickness “bacon strips”.

Selle Italia Good Tape handlebar tape

selle italia handlebar tape with integrated plug end

Selle Italia’s new pre-capped Good Tape has built-in caps made out of the similar grippy subject material because the tape, simply slide it on and get started wrapping. The bottom makes use of a micro-suction cup-like subject material to carry onto your bar and save you slipping, getting rid of the will for sticky tape.

selle italia handlebar tape with integrated plug end

That implies it’s reusable, and simple to rewrap as repeatedly as you want to get it excellent. It now not best begins off having a look tidier, however they are saying it saves about 20% of the time it in most cases takes to wrap a bar. It’s 2.5mm thick and can retail for simply $20 when it is going on sale in mid/overdue Would possibly.

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elevation wheel co truing stand quick release modification tool and spoke nipple sorting tray

Elevation Wheel Co. is a Colorado-based customized wheel builder, and founder Chris is at all times searching for techniques to show you how to construct wheels (and train others construct wheels…he hosts on-line categories at times).

elevation wheel co truing stand quick release modification tool and spoke nipple sorting tray

His newest invention is the Arm Bar, a magnetic truing stand indicator lock, which snaps (magnetically) onto the tip of a Park Device truing stand and provides plunger-like pins that you’ll push in to carry the rim guides open. This makes it method more uncomplicated to take away a wheel and far sooner than turning the dial the entire method open…simply pull the guides out and press the pin to carry it huge open. MSRP is $80-100 relying on whether or not you need customized etching on it.

elevation wheel co truing stand quick release modification tool and spoke nipple sorting tray

His Nipple Shuffle Field is a 3-d-printed (additionally in Zach’s 3-d-printed tech roundup) check out that holds spoke nipples in an arranged, simple to clutch slot, serving to accelerate wheel development. MSRP is $25-$30.

Need extra? Take a look at my Luggage / Equipment and Overland / Vanlife roundups, too!

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