The dust on the trails has settled but we had a great time at Interbike 2012’s Outdoor Demo Days, where were were able to test ride several bikes. Here is a recap of what we hit on the trails.
Interbike ODD ‘Hot Lap’: Litespeed Sewanee
One of the oldest names in the titanium frame business, Litespeed, is showing off their 650b model frame at the ODD this year. The Sewanee is a full titanium, full suspension frame. Not only is the main triangle titanium, but so is the rear triangle and suspension linkage. Read more
Interbike ODD ‘Hot Lap’: Santa Cruz Tallboy LTc
Santa Cruz hit it out of the park with the Tallboy 29er, so how does one improve upon a hit? Make it long travel with a slightly slacker head tube. Read more
Interbike ODD ‘Hot Lap’: Spot Honey Badger
For 2013, Spot Brand introduces a new 29er single speed. This belt drive bike features a ‘passive’ style of rear suspension, more like cushioning to slightly smooth out the trail. Read more
Interbike ODD ‘Hot Lap’: Surly Krampus
The first thing that I noticed about the Surly Krampus was the weight, it has to be over 35-pounds. Once on the trail, the Krampus only felt sluggish while accelerating and launching it off of the jumps on Bootleg Canyon. Read more
Interbike ODD ‘Hot Lap’: Moots MX Divide 29er
Another beauty out of Steamboat Springs, the Moots MX Divide 29er rides as smooth as it looks! Read more