We’ll have a full report from Interbike in the November issue of MBR, but until then, check out a few of the more interesting, and quirky, bits on display.
Hope's new pedal. A work in progress
Hope‘s new flat pedal. Thin, concave and ten pins per side. No word as to when, or if, it will go into production.
Tioga's new MT-Zero puts the flat into flat pedal
Tioga MT-Zero flat pedal. Investment cast chromoly construction, 7mm thick, concave shape, 28mm bearing.
Sombrio are getting into the sticky footwear market for 2012
Sombrio is the latest brand to enter the sticky rubber shoe market, competing alongside dominant force Five Ten and newcomer Teva. The X-Floats, shown here, get Flyersol rubber soles and come in two colourways. Three styles of high top complete the line-up.
Five Ten's SPD shoe range expands with the new Kestrel
Five Ten, on the other hand, is busy expanding its SPD range. This is the new Kestrel SPD with carbon shank, Stealth rubber sole and ratchet closure.
Five Ten's Cool Hwip takes over where Shimano's DX left off
Five Ten’s Cool Hwip. Water resistant, bonded tongue, SPD. For Freeride and DH use.
Hate wearing socks? The Terra shoe could be for you
Specialized‘s Terra MTB shoe, apparently for ‘sock-less’ use and X-Terra racing.
2012 colourways for Hex and Xar. No Xen for 2012 ;-(
Giro Xar and Hex in new colourways.
Kali Avatar 2 full-face
Kali Avatar 2 – carbon full-face for $349, an incredible 775g!
K-Edge Ki2 electronic shifting
K-Edge Ki2 electronic shifting, based on Dura Ace but for off-road use. $4595!
Fairwheel's sequential shifter prototype
Fairwheel’s minimalist electronic shifter with sequential gearing. More in next month’s mag.
Cold hands? Forget gloves, you need heated grips!
AME Heated grips, $299 a pair, six heat settings, replacement grips $80 each!
ODI/SDG have worked together on new grips.
ODI/SDG collaboration. A new ODI saddle is also on it’s way too.
Home-made carbon caliper guard on Danny Hart's Giant Glory
Brake caliper cover on Danny Hart’s downhill bike, keeps the mud out.
The headcam wars continue. Here's Contour's latest Roam unit
Contour Roam – instant on/record, waterproof, new lens, and better value.
New Tricon wheelset for dowhill applications from DT Swiss
DT Swiss new ‘tennis ball’ DH Tricon wheelset – 30mm rim, 30 spokes, 2000g.
3hp engine for the lazy
Your very own uplift – a 3hp/2400watt electric engine. BUT it weighs 12lbs and costs €2400!
Concealed camera from Pivothead
Pivothead Video Recording eyewear.
Intensive Facebook session? Recharge your batteries with 'recovery boots'
Another Interbike gem. Recovery Boots.
Hola Chicas! Senor Burwell signs off from the show
Err.. the Da Brim. A hat for your helmet. Genius!