New Mountain Bikes 2008 

2008 Mountain Bike News

LEZYNE is the brainchild of Micki Kozuschek, the same guy that created, developed and finally sold TRUVATIV to SRAM a few years back.

The range consists of various essential items for both MTB and ROAD although the product is quite heavily focused on the needs of MTBers.

The product was available from February 2008 and was complimented by a very aggressive advertising campaign running in all the leading international publications - MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION, DIRT UK, MBUK, VELONEWS as well as all leading local publications.

Some product highlights include:

• Pressure Drive Alloy Pumps - Full CNC Machined, 120psi, Presta/Schrader Hose
• Range of Hydration Packs - proprietary bladder design and mouthpiece - 2L and 3L bladders
• Range of Multi-Tools - proprietary designs and precision forged/machined to be the best tools available
• Alloy Kit - Repair Kit including 9pc Glueless Patches, Tube Scuffer and a Rubber Boot to seal the contents
• Alloy Tyre Levers - Forged Aluminum with High Polish Finish
• Small, Medium, Large Saddle Bags - integrated design with specific compartments design to fit LEZYNE products

Two Wheels Trading has been appointed the exclusive distributor of LEZYNE products for South Africa. www.lezyne.com 

It’s a carbon fiber hardtail - It’s a geared bike - It’s a single speed - It’s a travel bike - It’s all of the above! That is exactly what you would expect from IBIS the innovative bike manufacturer, who is well known for the Ibis Mojo and more recently the Ibis Mojo SL. The Ibis Tranny (carbon fiber hardtail) has a removable, adjustable-length, chainstay. This means you can change it from a single speed to a geared bike to a travel bike in a matter of minutes. Take a close peek at the section behind the bottom bracket. There’s a little thing down there they call the ‘Slot Machine’. It’s not really a machine, but it does have a slot that makes it adjustable. That same box of magic, along with the curious little bolt up along the wishbone allows you to take the whole rear end off of the bike. Available Jan/Feb 2008 in South Africa from www.twowheelstrading.co.za.
Versatile Ibis Tranny
Ibis Tranny
 

Trek unveiled its new Remedy for 2008 at the Interbike show. This is their all mountain trail bike. It looks a lot like the new specialized design with the curved down tube, quite an interesting design choice. Trek has also gone with the tapered head tube to reduce weight and improve strength. The new Remedy comes in 3 configurations, the top model Remedy 9 with XT / SRAM drivetrain and Avid Juicy brakes, the Remedy 8 with all XT components and the Remedy 7 with Deore and Avid components.
More info on the Trek Remedy
Trek Remedy Video preview
Remedy unveiled at Interbike
Trek Remedy Reviews
Trek Remedy All-mountain bike pics
 

Giant mountain bikes for 2008 are lighter

Giant Bicycles successfully launched its multi-link Maestro suspension system just two model years ago and has rapidly expanded the design into a wide-ranging line of mountain bikes that cover the gamut from short-travel cross-country race machines all the way to full-on downhill and freeride rigs. For 2008, Giant has focused on shedding weight from its existing offerings and filling in a noticeable hole in its travel range.

In combination with new hydroformed aluminum tube shapes, the 2008 version(Trance) sheds a substantial 250g (0.55lb) yet, according to Giant, is actually 10.5% stiffer in torsion thanks to careful shaping of the head tube area.