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Interbike: New wheels and forks

The EA90 SLX arguably wins the 'Most Improved' category with the new R4SL hubs and lighter EA6X rim extrusions. Total weight is now down to just 1395g.

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  • Even with the new oversized rim dimensions, the new Scorpio FR still only weighs 1157g per pair.
  • HED's new tubular rims sport a completely new profile that's 23mm wide at the tire well and a gargantuan 28mm at their broadest point. According to HED, this makes the rims far more aerodynamic, especially in crosswinds.
  • Tire well depths have also increased by roughly two times, providing more sidewall support for better handling, especially with wider 'cross tires.
  • New Flamme Rouge-edition hubs use carbon center sections and ceramic bearings.
  • Disc wheels sport a complex sidewall curvature and PowerTap hubs are available as an option.
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  • HED introduced the wide rim concept on the Ardennes last year…
  • …and there's now a track edition available.
  • HED also showed off the new Black Dog integrated aero bar, claimed to weigh just 660g.
  • The modular design allows for a wide range of adjustability.
  • Integrated carbon brake levers help keep the weight down.
  • Steve Hed isn't sure what to call this widget just yet but imagines it might be useful for triathletes who are just coming out of the water and need to apply some sunblock or suck down a few electrolyte tablets.
  • Reynolds revamps its DV 46 range to make them substantially lighter than the '08 versions.
  • The striking Element disc wheel is now offered in a clincher.
  • Riders hoping to save a bit of cash or get a different look can opt for the new 3K series of wheels.
  • The new Strike uses the same hubs as the Attack and Assault, but pairs them with a more aerodynamic 66mm-deep carbon clincher rim.
  • The new Canyon mountain bike wheel uses an aluminum rim.
  • The six-bolt disc hubs use cartridge bearings and an alloy freehub body.
  • As always, Reynolds offers its wheels with a wide range of hub options that include track…
  • …PowerTap…
  • …and even Lefty for use with Cannondale forks.
  • Easton upgrades its EA90 SLX, EC90 SLX and EC90 Aero with lighter R4SL hubs for 2009.
  • Group-specific freehub bodies shave as many grams as possible when using Shimano 10-speed, SRAM Red or Campagnolo cassettes.
  • The EA90 SLX arguably wins the 'Most Improved' category with the new R4SL hubs and lighter EA6X rim extrusions. Total weight is now down to just 1395g.
  • The EC90 SLX also gets the new R4SL hubs, which bring the weight down to 1175g per pair.
  • Easton XC One upgrades include a new R4-like hubset with adjustable bearing preload.
  • More aggressive machining shaves a few grammes.
  • Easton's carbon fibre forks get an exceptionally clever Internal Thread Technology which replaces the conventional compression plug with a trick set of internal threads made from foam epoxy.

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The EA90 SLX arguably wins the 'Most Improved' category with the new R4SL hubs and lighter EA6X rim extrusions. Total weight is now down to just 1395g.

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