Sea Otter Classic Day 2 Part 2

The Pivot Firebird we secretly wish was production and not prototype.

I can't imagine the cost of producing that lower bb/shock lug, but I'm so glad it's a reality.

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Pivot makes these carbon tube and aluminum lug prototypes in-house. They're also able to replace the tubes if needed to tweak geometry during development.

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What transpired: the latest Pivot Firebird that launched last week.

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Who else thought the new Firebird would have two chains like the Phoenix?

Guess who?

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Race Face's latest 55mm rise Era carbon bars, claimed as the highest rise carbon bar out there.

Ironically, One Up was working on their new V2 Carbon Handlebar with 50mm of rise.

#throwback

For all you Kashima fanboys (and girls)

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Kashmoney spring

Freedom Coast makes aftermarket levers for Magura, TRP, and SRAM brakes that are designed to be stiffer, have less slop or play, and have better ergonomics. They also come in a bunch of bright colors.

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They just released their Magura lever, which includes independent reach and bite point adjustments.

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Freedom Coast brake mounts with Better Bolts titanium hardware.

Reece Wallace's latest custom Giant Glory done up by Fresh Paint.

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The design is based on a CAT 308 excavator—one of the tools Reece has used to build his insane backyard jumps.

HUNT's new Enduro V3 wheels (that came out last week) are the burliest alloy wheels they've ever made. Complete with front and rear-specific rim profiles and spoke counts.

Rumor has it Race Face's new Turbine pedal is making a strong bid for the top step of our legendary Flat Pedal Face Off.

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The Frameworks bonded downhill bike is equal parts crude and elegant. But mostly, it's beautiful.

More info on the floating brake mount HERE.

FSA's latest Gradient cranks are said to be pretty much bomb-proof. They're definitely hack-proof. So do you worst, that's what they were designed for.

New Gradient direct mount DH stem.

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And new carbon and alloy Gradient bars.

Oh yeah, and new Gradient i30 carbon gravity wheels. Which we were unable to faze after months of testing.

Some parts just scream punk rock. Like a one-off Transmission chainring matched with steel bmx cranks. Any guesses who made this?

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Crankbrothers new Guardian handguards. Offered in both a universal clamp (pictured here) and a clamp that integrates into the inner lockring of your grips.

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Is purple making a comeback?

Odyssey MTB just entered the chat with their new OPTIS tire insert. The insert has two valve stems that inflate an inner tube and an outer chamber. The inner tube runs slightly higher pressure while the outer chamber can be ran at lower than normal pressures.

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The insert is less about rim protection and more about tunable tire feel. Get all the details HERE

Custom bike in front of Transitions' booth with gold flake everything.

Telepathy Bike's unique Sync Link bike allows the rear axle to move in parallel with the front axle as the bike moves through its travel. The primary goal was to make a bike that cornered consistently and could handle rough terrain.

The bike was a capstone project by a few passionate individuals at Montana State University, and they are now in the process of figuring out how to produce bikes for sale. More info HERE.