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FEATURES: INTERBIKE TECH REPORT. PART 2
Chris Kasey
September 13, 2011
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Dirt Demo Day two started under ominous clouds that served up both an impressive light show as well as quite a drenching. Never the less, attendance was impressive and the atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm as the weather eventually cleared. Here's a bit of what caught our eye while spending time in the close quarters of the cover of display tents.
Load specific weaved carbon, split lugged construction (SNC Shell Node Concept) are just a few of the characteristics that make the Impec visually appealing, Introducing the BMC Impec.
Felt up'ed the ante of their five bike CX line with the addition the new Di2 ready carbon cross rig the F2x.
Once again Felt continues to refine the niche that they built their name on with the new TT/Tri series bike.
Argon 18 overhauled the flag ship Galliom Pro model road frame.
The new Argon E-118 harbors the UCI Approved badge and a claimed 4 to 9 percent efficiency over the previous model.
The Leopard M2's intended audience leans on the
aggressive side of the spectrum with a shorter wheelbase and a 3K
carbon weave manipulated towards the stiffer side of the spectrum.
Claimed weight (950 gms - 55cm top tube.)
Masi was showing their top end offering the Evoluzione in limited edition black on black color way.
Moots new Cyclocross offering holds the 'RSL' (Race Super Light) tag-line and offers several new features besides the aforementioned weight loss. (Exact weights were not available.) Features: 44mm head tube, PressFit 30 bottom bracket, Increased mud clearance, formed top tube for shouldering.
Prologo's new high end ergonomic line featuring three durometer foam and a central channel to relieve perineal area pressure.
Check back soon for continuing coverage of Interbike 2011!
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