![]() Sage Titanium continues their awesome custom paintĪs a smaller brand, Sage only releases one or two new models per year. It’ll come in standard and step-thru frames. Price is TBA, but it’ll be affordable as it’s using a rear hub motor rather than a mid-drive like their Sausalito (shown in back). Where their current lineup uses their MultiTrack suspension platform, this one switches to a Horst Link design…and it gets mixed 29er front, 27.5″ rear wheels.įlip chips at the back of the rocker arm and chainstay let them tweak the geo, possibly just for testing, possibly to switch wheel sizes, and possibly it’ll all make it to production bikes, too.Ĭlean internal routing and plenty of tire clearance round out the package.įor those in-between days, there’s a new electric version of their Fairfax commuter/city bike. Marin is working on an alloy downhill bike, and they’re switching up the suspension for the longer travel. The faux rust wear over shiny silver gives it a unique battle-worn look, but underneath is the same carbon frame you can buy.ġ1 podiums and counting… Prototype Marin DH bike Norco made this custom-painted Range HSP enduro bike for pro rider Gracey Hemstreet to celebrate her growing list of World Cup wins. And they’ll have plenty of bikes to choose from, rumor has it they’re launching a LOT of new bikes over the next 12 months. While these (and a sweet custom-painted Shafer gravel bike to show off its compatibility with SRAM Transmission) were handpainted by Elements, they’re working on adding more artsy options to their stock lineup. They’re also playing with some two-tone paint schemes, these being custom jobs for some of their ambassadors. Two Shimano-equipped models of their enduro bike will be offered, the Comp with SLX ($3,599) and Elite with XT ($4,599). …and for the first time, it’s also getting Shimano builds. The Fezzari La Sal Peak is getting a new Ochre Yellow color… It let them make the frame a bit sleeker, too, and now I really, really want one of these for goofing off in the winter. Lastly, the Foes Fat-e switches from a Shimano motor to the Bosch CX drive system. It also uses a different layout of their linkage driven single-pivot designs than the Mixer, but gets the new cable guides for easier routing. There’s also a new one-piece machined lower shock mount and pivot section that’s stronger and lighter than the prior model. The 2023 Ridgeback is their 135mm travel 29er trail bike and doesn’t change much structurally, but the geometry is updated with a longer top tube, slacker head angle, and steeper seat tube. Overall, the changes give it a more modern appearance with improved cable management and removable guides, plus a UDH compatible rear end. For 2023, it gets a sleeker hydroformed top tube and updated downtube shape with a sleeker, larger bottom bracket area. The Mixer is their mixed wheel enduro bike with a 29er front, 27.5 rear wheel setup and 165mm rear travel. Rather than bond the shells together, Foes welds them, showing off their skills at metal fabricating (that’s lately extended to creating offroad suspension and overland bits for the Ford Transit, too!) No word on price or final availability, it’s not listed on their website as of this post going live.Īnother brand that does CNC’d (and hydroformed) aluminum is Foes Racing, and they’ve been doing it for a long time. Mounts can be added across the frame as needed, here giving them the necessary accessory points for tool & tube storage for enduro racing, but could be left off on a DH build. ![]() That means an extension to hold the BB and cranks, which gives the bike a very unique look. Unlike the other models, this one’s downtube stays high, in line with the “chainstay” for a more streamlined look. It keeps the CNC’d frame, which makes each tube in two parts and then bonds them together. It features a massive 200mm rear travel from their distinctive high pivot, articulating design. The Onni is a new model designed as a DH bike, but it can (and will) double as an enduro race bike for them, which is how this one is built up. This model has 130mm rear travel and is designed for 140-150mm forks.Ĭonveniently named after their sponsored rider Onni Rainio, the name also means “luck” in Finland, where Pole is based. Their suspension separates the rear shock from the main linkage, eliminating side loads to keep it sliding freely. Instinctiv builds their bikes with a Pinion gearbox, and can be run with a chain or the Gates system. This Instintiv Reebok M was mounted to a sleek Zero electric motorcycle, and the combo was like a magnet to me. Gates Belt Drive’s booth usually has some unique bikes on hand to show off their chain-free drivetrains. With lots of custom-painted bikes, limited edition finishes and builds, and a few prototypes and rare bikes, there’s something for road, gravel and (mostly) mountain bikers here to enjoy. ![]()
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