This week we’ve been at the UK’s Core Bike and The Bike Place trade shows, checking out all the latest 2013 kit and 2014 prototypes. There’ll be full stories to follow on some of the key bikes and gear – for now, feast your eyes on our massive photo gallery…
We can’t wait to get our hands on this badboy – the new DVO Emerald. We’ll bring you the full lowdown tomorrow
Banshee bikes have been sold under the name Mythic in the UK for several years due to a copyright problem
But they’ve now got a new distributor (Ison), their proper name back on the down tube and three new models for 2013
Hope Technology were showing off their new grips and Techbar DH handlebar – more on these later in the week
As a co-founder of the company, Hope’s Ian Weatherill gets a few perks – like this awesome-looking Santa Cruz V10c!
As you’d expect, it’s kitted out with all manner of trick ‘Team Green’ Hope bits
Thomson’s eagerly-awaited dropper post is about to go into production
We like the neat remote lever, and the fact Thomson are focusing on reliability – a common issue with dropper posts
How else would you display a bike called the Evil Undead other than in a coffin, complete with severed body parts!
Burgtec showed us their new prototype trail bar and stem. They’re working on a mk4 Penthouse Flats pedal too
Ellsworth provided some swoopy carbon loveliness in the form of the 2013 Evolve
Josh Bryceland was singing the praises of the new Rampage Pro Carbon over on the Fox stand
Burgtec are now bringing Morewood bikes into the UK, and at some very tasty prices too. This is the Makulu
And this is its louder, wilder (and cheaper) single-pivot little brother, the Izimu
Sweet Protection’s Fixer enduro helmet has split opinion but their new ride wear should have all-round appeal
This is the full-face version of the Fixer – Sweet Protection reckon it’s one of the most protective lids out there
Labyrinth are known for their downhill bikes but the Agile looks like a pretty sorted all-mountain ride
Like the sound of a remote-operated dropper post for less than half the price of a RockShox Reverb? This is the ICE Lift V8
190mm of travel at a trail bike weight (7.1lb/3.2kg)? The Liteville 601 mk2 is bonkers, in a good way
These pedals from Liteville’s sister company Syntace also caught our eye – they weigh an incredibly light 145g each
Also from Syntace are these ultra-wide rimmed (25, 30, 35 or 40mm, external) yet sub-1,500g trail wheels
Mondraker’s radical Forward Geometry concept (stretched front triangle, straight-up stem) was in full effect
The innovation doesn’t end there – the Podium XC bike is still one of the most futuristic-looking machines out there
MRP’s new AMG all-mountain chain guide is designed to be used with a clutch mech
The new G3 has an integrated lower guide/bashguard. You can swap the jockey wheel for a slider if things get sticky
This classic Yeti ARC was on display in the foyer at Core Bike…
… complete with Tioga Disc Drive…
… and lashings of purple anodising!
The Maxxis High Roller II now comes in a skinnier 2.3in width. And 29er fans looking for a properly aggressive front tyre should check out the new 2.5in Maxxis Minion – it’s a beast!
Steve Peat’s 20th anniversary World Championships bike took pride of place on the Saddleback stand…
… complete with its airbrushed ENVE carbon rims
Formula’s new ThirtyFive all-mountain fork is available in 26in, 650b and 29in formats…
… but it was the super-bling damping adjusters that caught our eye
Ragley’s Piglet hardtail has a bold new look for 2013
Green Oil were promoting their all-natural Agent Apple degreaser but it was the recycled bottle tops that caught our eye
Pyga, Pyga, burnished bright – the new Pyga Industries OneTen29 from Patrick Morewood, of Morewood Bikes fame