On the back of the Chocolate Distribution merger, this was always going to be a strong showing from 2pure, which once again had a separate space for Ibis bikes. Starting with Ibis, though not in the room,
SILVERFISH
UPGRADE Proving that it's not just a one trick pony, Praxis introduced a product that the market has been crying out for – a BB30, OSBB and PF30 bottom bracket for Shimano cranks. Designed to perfectly align the outboard bearing cups and to hold the two steady, the cartridge bearings will remain creak free thanks to some clever engineering from Praxis. The non drive side cup presses in, while the shorter drive cup threads in. As the two sides link up a collet system expands inside the shell to evenly disperse pressure and secure the unit. This design also uses a compressible o-ring on the non-drive side cup to compensate for bottom bracket width discrepancies. All three models retail for £60 and a Campagnolo ultra Torque version is in the pipeline. Elsewhere from Praxis, retailers will find the
Praxis proved they’re not a one trick pony with their new
conversion kit for BB30, OSBB and PF30
Silverfish once again proved a busy room, whether or not that's because of its close proximity to the lunch hall is up for debate, but what we do know is that the DVO Emerald fork was a must see fork many. With inverted forks firmly out of favour for
some time, DVO claimed to have finally cracked the stiffness issues and with the inclusion of a carbon torsional arch. It's certainly a beefy looking unit, with a 42mm outer stanchion and 36 inner. The forged magnesium dropouts are wider too and with this combination of lightweight materials it's not overly heavy for the size either at 4.7 pounds. Though still a prototype we're told it'll come in roughly in line with Fox 40 pricing and will be accompanied in August by a matching rear shock dubbed the 'Jade'. A 160mm single crown fork will also land around August. Race Face had plenty going on as usual, with
the Atlas bar now in a 'Kashima' matching shade dubbed 'Kash Money'. A collaboration with SDG on a new 'Six' I-beam carbon post and matching Atlas saddle was also revealed, alongside £19.95 tacky lock on Atlas grips.
we were given a sneak peak into the new Ripley full suspension 29er, due with 2pure in February. With a DW Link spec and eccentric pivots, this is a build that's been in the pipeline for four years now and is said to make progress on the Mojo SL-R. Forward orders are said to be unprecedented, so if you're looking to get a few of these in, get your orders in now as demand is surely set to outstrip supply. Retail price will be 'in line with the HD', according to 2pure.
On to the much-revised components and
accessories portfolio and we're seeing the first showing of Glacier and black Mamba gloves, as well as lock Laces, Lightspurs and Nathan. To sum each up for those unfamiliar, Black Mamba are latex free, industrial strength workshop gloves supplied in boxes of 100. Lock Laces are 'fit and forget' shoelaces ideal for those who need to switch shoes quickly in sport. Lightspurs offer a variety of goods, from light up trouser clips, through phone holders, 'Fire and Ice' bottles and hygiene products for athletes. Glacier, meanwhile are any weather gloves tailored to a variety of activities, from thin, yet weather proof gloves for cyclocross riders to thicker extreme weather gloves – all made from Neoprene. The Galfer brake pad brand also joins the