Bikerumor Recap - April 2013

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Prototype Geax Saguaro Ultralight Tubeless Tires We spotted these at the 6 Hours of Warrior Creek, with the words “Team Prototype” all but luring Tyler across the pits like Pepe LePew following that cat. All Geax would say is that they’re testing a new ultralight casing, but we hear the feel is up there with tubulars. »read more» Momsen Vipa Takes Cape Epic Win in Prototype Form Momsen’s Vipa wasn’t even out of prototype form when it took a Masters win at Cape Epic. The bike is a pretty sweet short travel 29er race bike. Or, at least, the larger sizes are...the smaller frames will be coming with 650B wheels. Final details are still under wraps, but check out the bike spec and add-ons it takes to win one of the longest, toughest races around. »read more» Sarif Cycle Worx Handmade Steel 29er w/ Interesting Touches Greensboro, NC, builder David Johnson started Sarif Cycle Worx because, well, he figured it was about time. In his 50’s, Johnson had dreamt of building bikes all his life, and, despite being a roadie, his first six frames have all been 29er hardtails. This one features NASCAR-approved tubing and more! »read more»

First Look! Niner RIP9 RDO in Licorice Black While we’re fans of the original blue color, too, there’s just something about a blacked out bike. Niner’s newest color for the RIP9 RDO is Licorice Black, and it’s a looker. »read more»

French Brand BOS Suspension Drops Into America BOS Suspension has a long history in offroad motorsports, and European riders have had access to their mountain bike forks and shocks for years. Now, finally, they’re coming stateside. Hit the link to see why we’re excited. »read more»

Prototype 1,100g Fulcrum 29er Wheels Being Tested Sometimes the details we get are short, in this case just a brand and a claimed weight. That doesn’t mean we didn’t pick apart the images to make a few educated guesses about what’s going on with these insanely light Fulcrum prototypes being raced by Merida’s riders! »read more»


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