EVER-POPULAR at Core Bike, Brooks will be showing their well-established range of hand-crafted UK made saddles. Of particular note for 2013 is the addition of new luggage, the Pickwick Bag being just one fine example. Elsewhere, Fi’zi:k has been
busy over the past 12 months developing its shoes line. Working on feedback from some of the world’s top riders like Alessandro Ballan and David Millar the 2013 range sees the introduction of new features such as lighter weights, different fits, new price points, MTB and triathlon shoes.
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NOT SHY of putting in the shifts both in the factory and out on the trail, Hope will finally be bringing a few slow burning products to market after rigorous prototyping and testing. Many shops will have already have noted the availability of the new flat pedals, which have been through some 20 versions prior to be approved for production weeks prior to the Cycle Show. The slightly concave pedal body is machined from 2014 T6 Aluminium and spins on one Norglide bush and three cartridge bearings. The axle and bearing assembly is fully sealed and ideally suited
to UK riding conditions. Another major development is the addition of disc compatible road and CX wheel sets with a choice of Carbon Tub, Carbon Clincher and conventional aluminium rims all built around our proven Pro 2 EVO and XC6 hubs. Hope will also be showing its full range
of simple chainguides and combined bashring/chainring setups to suit the increasing demand for 1X systems. Alongside these developments Hope will be showing a couple of totally new products never seen at any previous shows. Keep ‘em peeled.
Time joined Extra earlier on this year and as such this will be the brand’s first Core Bike show. Crafted in France, the label’s frame line is exclusive to independent bike shops and interested retailers will be welcome to discuss accounts in January. As well as frames, Time is
also one of the leading companies in the clipless pedals arena. New for 2013, after a very successful launch at Germany’s Eurobike,
is the Expresso range of pedals
featuring lighter weights and larger surface areas giving noticeable benefits over its competitors.
ON THE back of a busy showing with the consumer crowds at the Cycle Show, Upgrade will be looking forward to meeting with a trade-only crowd. There will once again be no shortage of new goods to ogle, as well as brand managers on hand to talk through the product. Starting with in-house brand DMR,
Core will see the presentation of the Sect range, which comprises a new frame, stem, seat and post and grips. The Sect frame comes in at £299.99 retail and is heat treated, lowering the weight, while
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double butted cro-mo tubes hold the strength in key areas, such as the headtube, vulnerable while dirt jumping. Another label in the limelight is X-
Fusion, currently popular thanks to its revamped Hilo SL dropper post. The price is still TBC, however we do know that 30.9 and 31.6 widths will be available to begin with, each offering 125mm of travel. Retailers should also check out the new Slant 26 and Trace 29er forks. Core will also provide a first look at some new Kinesis projects.