Interbike Day 1: Whats shiny, new, and comfy
- By Logan VonBokel
- Published Sep. 20, 2012
- Updated May. 3, 2013 at 4:06 PM EDT
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
With the gold paint practically still wet, Jaroslav Kulhavy's Olympic-edition Specialized Epic that he rode in the world championships hung in the SRAM booth amongst others. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
Geoff Kabush's Scott Scale was resting outside the Scott booth, still showing some signs of dirt from its last outing. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
Niner launched its latest "Race Day Only" frame, the RIP 9 RDO. The RIP has 125mm of rear travel and work with forks from 120-140mm. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
The carbon suspension linkage on the RIP 9 RDO is very unique and sports a large hollow joint. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
Niner uses its own YAWYD top cap that allows the rider to choose from any bottle cap to adorn their cockpit. Here, Niner goes with the tried-and-true New Belgium cap. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
Custom carbon Reynolds wheels were the sleeper of this build. The shadowed Reynolds logos made them incognito. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
Swiftwick has a strong quiver of socks. They are some of the most comfortable out there. Even the US Olympic cycling team paid for a run of socks for the riders. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
The Swiftwick Aspire use a 200-needle construction. Most sock manufacturers don't go above 130 needle, which gives Swiftwick a significantly more comfortable design. Additionally, every sock is made in America. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
The Spot Cream is the company's flagship titanium frame, which retails for $3,400. This large was built up with a Gates carbon drive and 2.35 tires, while still weighing 20.5lbs. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
The Cream can be built up single-speed or geared. All of the housing can be bundled on this one channel with one zip tie. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
Giro's new Chamber and Jacket shoes are becoming a big hit around the dirt-jump and free-ride scene. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
POC is offering a very simple 25-liter riding pack. There is a rear pocket with a short vertical zipper that is accessible while on your back for storing a phone. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
There is also a vanishing helmet sack which zippers into its own pocket once you get to the trail. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
POC is using the their VPD protective material as a spine protector on their 25L. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
The POC Index Air glove comes in a rainbow of colors and is very lightweight. Though it is a bit pricey at $45. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
Interbike Day 1: What's shiny, new and comfy
The standout of the Index Air is the incredibly lightweight and tacky palm. Photo: Logan VonBokel | Singletrack.com
FILED UNDER: Bikes and Tech / Gallery / MTB TAGS: Interbike / Niner / POC / specialized
Logan VonBokel
Equally at home on a mountain bike above treeline and chasing down moves in the heat and humidity of a Midwest criterium, Logan Vonbokel is something of an oddity in cycling. Since he first swung a leg over a road bike as a freshman in high school, Logan has been a lover of both cutting-edge technological innovations and the clean lines of classic handmade bikes. Logan joined the tech team in May 2012, bringing with him nearly a decade of high-caliber road racing experience and his undying love for the mud, cowbells, and culture of cyclocross. Logan still races at the Cat. 2 level on the road and in cyclocross, and carries a seldom-used Cat. 1 mountain bike license.
