Day 4: 2009 MRP, Mongoose, and Shimano

Shimano SH-AM40 shoe

Coverage continues as we checked out more booths. MRP, Mongoose, and Shimano all had some new products, and some refined ones to show off. See the detailed information inside.

SH-AM40 shoe

Shimano’s presence seems to grow more and more each year. This year was no different and with the revamped Saint gruppo, the new battery powered Dura Ace, and their custom shoe fitting station, their booths were hopping to say the least. Check inside to find out what Shimano has to offer.

news Mongoose models

Mongoose has begun to regain riders and their revisions and additions made this year should make it even sweeter to be on a goose. Do they have what it takes to win you over? Check inside to find out what Mongoose has to offer.

new Boxxer direct mount stem

MRP was showcasing some new parts for 09 and they’ve had a good amount of success this year with their sponsored athletes. See what they’ve brought to the table for 2009 as they’ve got some new guides, a direct mount stem, and more. Check inside to find out what MRP has to offer.

Day 3:

Elka Stage 5 shock

Elka Suspension had a few of their new bike shocks on display. Many people in the biking world may not have heard of Elka but they very successful in the powersport industry. They’re now adapting their technology for those using pedal power. Check inside to find out what Elka has to offer.

Sam Hill Impact 2 Low

Five Ten has revamped their line adding new colorways and new models. Kovarik now gets his own shoe with a lace covering! Check inside to find out more of what they have in store for 2009.

Formula R1 lightest brake on the market

Formula Brakes has released the lightest brake on the market as well as some revisions to the K24. Check inside for all the details on these high performance brakes.

Intense Uzzi prototype

Intense had their newest prototype version of the Uzzi on display as well as their completed Tracer VP. Intense will also be offering their hardtail Tazer DJ for sale in 2009. Check inside for all the details on Intense’s new models.

POC protection products

POC is a protection company based in Sweden. They started out in the skiing industry and are now launching gear for bikers. Their products incorporate high tech materials and innovative design to protect riders better. Check inside for details on their many protective products.

Day 2:

Pivot Firebird

The Pivot Cycles Firebird is new this year and aims to be a bike for the all mountain / trail and freerider. See more info inside on the Firebird.

Knolly’s newest DH race prototype

Knolly has set out to make a DH race bike. With goals of sub 11.5lbs while still utilizing their dual four bar linkage system, they plan to embody all the features everyone loves about Knolly into a dependable and very capable DH race bike. See more info on the DH race prototype here.

Day 1:

2009 Turner DHR

For 2009, Turner bikes have adopted the dw-link technology on their entire lineup. The DHR pictured is the new 2009 version and has high expectations from both Dave Turner and Dave Weagle. See more on the 2009 DHR here.

e.thirteen’s newest chainguides

e.thirteen components have revised their chainguides for 2009. Needless to say, they’ve reworked just about everything about their SRS/LG.1 guides to not only reduce the weight of their chain retention systems, but also reduce their complexity. See more on the 2009 e.13 products here.

Twenty6’s new boxxer direct mount stem (click to enlarge)

Tyler at twenty6 products was showing off some new parts and one of the neat ones he had to show off was a direct mount boxxer stem. It will be made of 6061 aluminum. The weight is said to be quite low at 130g and offers a wide variety of adjustment options in terms of length (45mm, 50mm, 55mm).

adjustable detail (click to enlarge)