Monday, October 31, 2011

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

Sunday, October 16, 2011

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.