Scott's vision for biking season 2012

The major innovation is certainly a new "racer" Spark. Available in 26 and 29 inch versions. 26 inch version will have 120 mm of travel and the 29 inch - 100 mm of travel. The rear shock will be handled by the system Nude2, which was developed by Scott together with the DT Swiss. Front suspension are upgraded in cooperation with the RockShox (DNA3). Platform is more rigid, there is also slightly more travel than it's predecessor, but for more competitive spirit riders there is still present the TwinLock system (adjustable suspension). Carbon frame is made with technology IMP5 which means that the main triangle is made ​​of one piece. It's also worth mentioning Scale model, which will weight only 7.4 kilograms in it's best version. On it's large wheels will roll Aphex model, which is designed to more recreational use, Gambler downhill got a new, lighter rear chain stay.



New Scott Gambler

For road cycling enthusiasts they prepared completely new set of bikes Foil. They are aerodynamically designed road bikes, with suitable setup of the various versions - mainly by larger wheels. A new series of bikes Foil will be ridden next season by the GreenEdge Australian team. CR1 model remains the same, only the visual image was slightly changed. In the catalog, we can also find a new Metrix, a hybrid bike with flat handlebar and 28 inch wheels. The new model is also Venture, in version with an electric motor or as a classic, urban bike. In hardtail section they also offer two versions of the OTG model.

Follow this link to read more about what's coming in 2012 from the Specialized factory

Europe's biggest bike show

This year's biking season has almost ended... well, at least for some of us here on north. But nevertheless winter gives us some time to focus our energy to prepare for the next season. If we can't ride, we buy ...and if we can't buy we dream! So the 20th annual Eurobike 2011, which was originally a small German show that hosted mostly mountain bikes is today international and one of the biggest bicycle trade show in Europe. 1100 bikemakers from 42 countries puts on display their new bikes and bike parts and give us something to dream about.

Specialized Carrve Expert 2012

This year the exhibition showcased bikes for sports, recreation and everyday urban mobility with addition for eco friendly. Almost all bike production companies (Specialized, Cannondale, Commencal and many others), besides a lot of carbon fiber, focused on new trend: a (big) 29 inch bike wheels. Mountain bikers will be pleased while RockShox and Fox suspension presented their new Keronite coating with which their product lose some weight.

Click here for more news about season 2012 bikes.

Mountain biking video

Check out this great mountain bike video of Riley McIntosh and Andre Nutini riding their favorite trail - The Mineshaft trail.

Bike Website

We just found a great site called LosinGround. It's one of the best bike and cycling related sites we have seen, delivering unique videos, movies and trailers about mountain biking, freeride, downhill and road cycling, even BMX. And if you just happend to be a fan of your favorite rider like brother and sister Gee Atherton, Rachel Atherton or maybe Steve Peat you can follow their news and watch their videos in which they are been tagged directly from the website. Finaly there is a well designed website, which is realy easy to navigate, like Facebook it uses javascript and ajax calls to load videos and comments on the sidebar which boost user experiance to the maximum. If you have some videos of your biking lying around your room you can even submit to them, and maybe your video will be featured on site. Take a look and Join them on Facebook with already more than 1200 fans or follow them on Twitter.


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