We’ve just got back from Core Bike 2018 where we spotted some of the hottest new kit for the coming year.
DVO Onyx Single Crown
- From: Windwave
- Price: TBA
Not on general display (but easily found behind their stand) is the DVO Onyx single crown fork. Based around the dual crown Onyx that will be found on the front of a few World Cup rider’s bikes this year, the single crown version offers up to 180mm travel and a slightly beefier 36mm chassis over the Diamond. Think of the Onyx as a Fox 36 or Rockshox Lyrik with a green skin.
We expect the Onyx single crown to become a firm favorite of anyone visiting bike parks or even racing the UK downhill circuit. No pricing yet but we expect it to fit somewhere in between the Onyx Dual Drown and Diamond in the DVO range.
DVO Beryl
- From: Windwave
- Price: £649.99
At the opposite end of the DVO price spectrum is the brand’s new entry-level model named the Beryl. This fork has shown up unofficially at various shows, but this was the first time we had seen the more affordable fork in an official capacity. While priced lower than the current Sapphire and Diamond models, the Beryl still offers the same chassis as the Diamond and the same damping cartridge and range of adjustability, only most of the adjusts are internal to reduce cost.
The Beryl will come in 29er (which has clearance for plus-sized tyres) and 27.5-inch wheel size options and will offer travel from 140mm – 170mm (160mm max for the 29-inch wheel). The RRP on the Beryl is £649.99.
Ibis Mojo HD4
- From: 2Pure
- Price: £5999 as shown
The Ibis Mojo HD4 is now available in this stunning 2 tone black fade paint job and in various builds. A main gloss black finish fades into a matte black in a very subtle, yet stylish manner. Ibis also had the new Hakka MX gravel bike on show, and we will be bringing you photos of that later today. Watch our video below:
Lynskey Bootleg
- From: Hotlines
- Price: TBA
Lynskey’s Bootleg titanium hardtail was the talk of the show. Designed to build up as an aggressive bike for UK riding conditions, this beautifully crafted Ti bike is sure to make a splash once it finally launches later this year. More photos coming soon, but in the meantime enjoy the following video.
Exposure Diablo Sync
- From: Exposure Lights
- Price: TBA
Exposure had an app-controlled light at Core Bike. The Diablo Sync is a Bluetooth enabled light that can be controlled via a bar mounted remote or via an app on your Android or iOS device.
Exposure says that the app will be able to control up to 18 lights when finalised and will have options to fine tune the runtime and brightness via the easy to use interface. In addition to gaining Bluetooth, the Diablo Sync now sports an eye-watering 1850 lumens!
DMR Zone 157mm Hub
- From: Upgrade
- Price: £129.99
Pivot, Knolly, and some Mondraker bikes already use the widest Super Boost standard for rear wheels, now DMR is offering an aftermarket hub measuring in at 157mm too.
Pricing is just £129.99 but don’t worry if you haven’t got Super-Boost because you can also get it in 135mm, 142mm and 148mm width options too.
ABUS Montrailer ACE Helmet
- From: Zyro
- Price: £129.99 – £149.99
ABUS showed us a pre-production version of the new Montrailer helmet. The Montrailer will come with a host of unique features including a five shell outer to spread impact force, a clear visor for better visibility in gloomy conditions, and a sticky pad on the rear to keep your goggle strap in place.
The Montrailer will come in a range of colours, and a MIPS liner as an option too. A more affordable version of the Montrailer will also be released with the same design but with a three piece shell instead.
661 Reset Helmet
- From: Hotlines
- Price: £75.00
661 has a new full-face helmet named the Reset boasting an all-new design and a huge number of sizing options to ensure you get a perfect fit. The 661 embossed shell will come with a stealth black finish or a pearlescent white and orange two-tone option with flowers on the back!
We will be receiving one of these helmets soon so keep your eyes peeled for a first look and review. More info in the video below:
661 Gloves
- From: Hotlines
- Price: TBA
In addition to the Reset helmet are a new range of 661 gloves that will come in complementary colours so you can have a full matching 661 ensemble. We hope to get a few pairs of these soon too.
Giro Gravity Shoes
- From: Zyro
- Price: £110 – £120
Giro has updated its range of gravity shoes to include the new Chamber 2 and Riddance shoe models. Both shoes come with Vibram soles and new Eva mid-soles for cushioning. The Chamber 2 is the SPD shoe based on the current Chamber known in EWS circles, while the Riddance is for flat pedal riders. Riddance shoes will come in either a low or mid option with prices ranging from £110 to £120.
Classic Panaracer Smoke and Dart Tyres Reissue
- From: Zyro
- Price: £39.99 each
If you’ve been involved in the mountain bike world for a while then the classic Panaracer Smoke and Dart combo are likely to bring you a warm, fuzzy feeling of nostalgia. At Core Bike, we discovered that the Smoke and Dart are back for 2018 as part of Panaracer’s Classic range costing a cool £39.99 per end and appear to only come in original 26in flavor.
Feedback Chain Keeper
- From: 2Pure
- Price: £50.00
Feedback had this beautifully made Chain Keeper tool on display. The idea is that you can remove your rear wheel and still work or your drivetrain with the chain running on the built-in pulley wheel. Feedback also mention the Chain Keeper is ideal for use when traveling when your bike is packed away in a box or bag.
Reynolds TR Carbon Wheels
- From: Upgrade
- Price: £1300
Reynolds had new carbon wheelsets on show with a really easy to understand naming system. Basically each wheel gets a 3 digit number code with the two first numbers telling the width of the rim and the last digit the size of the wheel, so the 309 TR is 30mm wide 29ers, the 249 is a 29inch wheel with 24mm width and the 367, well we’ll let you fill in those details. Here’s more about the wheels from Upgrade Bikes.
Magura MT7 Custom Brakes
- From: Magura
- Price: 600 Euros
Magura had these limited edition MT7 brakes on display at Core Bike. Only 100 sets of the brake will be available and each one comes with a super shiny polished 4 pot caliper with neat light blue caps. At the lever end of the system, this limited edition MT7 has the same HC3 levers as the Danny Macaskill signature brakes. If you wanted a set of these then be prepared to hand over 600 Euros for the set.
Box One Components
- From: MooreLarge
Not exactly new, but rather lovely to look at none-the-less was the range of Box One components on display. In addition to its 11-speed derailleurs and new twin paddle shifters were a range of handlebars, and wheelsets for all disciplines.
If that doesn’t fill your Core Bike 2018 appetite then watch out for our Bikes of Core Bike article coming soon.
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If you want to keep your chain in check whilst travelling with the wheels off you can also put the rear axle back in with the chain running round it, it keeps it nicely tensioned and untangled.
Captainflasheart is going to get moist over that Smoke & Dart combo when he lands.
“entry level”
“£649.99”
Gulp
Were DVO displaying the Sapphire forks? Any news about their inline air shock?
For riders by riders (or vice versa) must be the biggest cliche in the history of cycling. Don’t brands realise?
That Lynskey looks cracking….
Three years late to the hardcore hardtail party and with a warranty policy with more holes than a cheese grater, I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole.