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Race Face showed off a prototype of its new Next SL crank, though it's unlikely to hit the market until the end of 2009.

  • This limited edition Race Face Deus XC crank is functionally identical to the standard version but is dressed in signature maple leaf graphics.
  • Race Face's Atlas cranks offer one of the best balances between DH durability and XC weight we've come across.
  • The matching two-ring chain guide uses a sliding roller that follows the chain from ring to ring.
  • New to Race Face's handlebar lineup are the 3/4 Riser carbon bars will be available in both Next and Next SL variants.
  • Want to swap your bottom bracket bearings but don’t feel like removing the cups? Race Face's new tool will do just that.
  • Race Face showed off a prototype of its new Next SL crank, though it's unlikely to hit the market until the end of 2009.
  • The Next SL uses the same hollow carbon arms as the current Next model but ups the ante with a titanium spindle and lighter hardware.
  • Actual weight of the Next SL crank is impressive indeed.
  • Race Face will supplement the current Next crank with a singlespeed variant simply called Next SS. Production units will ship with a bashguard.
  • The Next SS boasts a narrower profile and users can add in spacers for the inner ring if desired.
  • Race Face's new 'Keith the Sheath' slides on to protect vulnerable carbon crankarms.
  • Cane Creek brings the technology of its 110 headset to the 1.5
  • Tapered headsets are quickly becoming commonplace and Cane Creek addresses the issue with its new Frustum line.
  • The new 100 headset is just US$100 retail and uses the same split lip seal design as the 110.
  • The 100 headset uses drop-in bearings, though, and the bearing races wear a black oxide coating instead of the 110's stainless steel.
  • The oversized DoubleX series also gets a complete overhaul for 2009.
  • Check out these trick top caps for Cane Creek's revamped DoubleX headsets!
  • Yes, it really is true. Purple is back and Cane Creek will offer its 110 headset in the garish hue.
  • All Cane Creek cups will now be laser-etched for easier identification.
  • Cane Creek will also introduce headset press adapters that are specially sized for its headsets.
  • Where are we again? Handmade bikes like those seen at NAHBS were littered throughout the event, including this track machine from NAHBS show organiser Don Walker.
  • MRP's XCG Triple guide adds a sturdy bashplate beneath the bottom bracket…
  • …and also a handy upper plate to help prevent dropped chains.
  • The new MRP Mini-G is similar to the G2 but sized for 32-36T rings.
  • MRP debuted a new direct mount stem that uses the Boxxer standard.
  • A trio of mounting holes allows for 45, 50, or 55mm-long extensions.
  • White Brothers showed off this one-off fork prototype that used giant 35mm-diameter stanchions. This particular sample was built for 29
  • From what we were told, this bright orange paint job isn't a sign of things to come for White Brothers ('09 forks are still available only in black or silver) but we reckon a splash of color would do wonders to freshen up the look of the line.
  • It's 'cross time, baby! Ciamillo Components, makers of the Zero Gravity line of road calipers, displayed these ultralight cantilevers.
  • Claimed weight is just 198g per wheel including the arms, pad holders, straddle cable and hanger. The aluminum arms rotate on their own titanium sleeve to reduce pivot slop to virtually zero.

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Race Face showed off a prototype of its new Next SL crank, though it's unlikely to hit the market until the end of 2009.

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