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Interbike: Parlee and others form 'mini-NAHBS'

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  • Edge Composites hosted their own little 'mini-NAHBS' show in their Interbike booth.
  • The original Cobalt cross-country wheelset is now available with an optional adapter for use on 15mm thru-axle forks.
  • The versatile Iodine model uses an in-between 21mm-wide rim.
  • The Iodine front hub can be used with either 20mm thru-axle or 9mm quick-release forks.
  • Crankbrothers was granted the exclusive license for Maverick's Speedball adjustable post design last year and now adds long-awaited 27.2mm models to the range.
  • The new 27.2mm models offer a longer 100mm adjustment range and also use a new seatpost head design.
  • Crankbrothers expands on its wheel range with the new Opium, Sage and Iodine models.
  • The DH-specific Opium includes a thru-axle rear hub.
  • The Sage freeride model is similar to the Opium but leaves more of the rim extrusion intact for more strength.
  • Crankbrothers' novel split lever design finds its way on to seatpost clamps for 2009.
  • Also on hand in the Edge booth was this superlight carbon creation from Nick Crumpton.
  • The Edge Composites road handlebar is competitively light at 200-210g.
  • Deep double grooves should hide cables well.
  • Edge says the rounded ends fit better in the palms of your hands.
  • The included plugs finish things off nicely.
  • Whoa. We spotted ee Cycleworks' new eebrake in the Edge booth and were quickly smitten with the design. Look for a full review in the near future.
  • What? Independent Fabrications is making bikes from wood now?
  • No, no, these tubes are actually carbon fiber but finished in a wood veneer. Trick stuff.
  • KirkLee's customer list includes none other than Tyler Hamilton but the company also does mountain bikes as well.
  • New builder October also chooses Edge carbon fiber tubing.
  • Neatly-cut titanium dropouts finish off the rear end.
  • The new Parlee cyclo-cross bike is based on the Z2/Z3 road line and is available with the same broad range of custom options.
  • Parlee even crafted a set of triple housing stops for the top tube of the new 'cross bike.
  • It's a small detail but one that can mean the difference between a solid front shift and one that barely functions at all.
  • The rear end is purpose-built for the 'cross bike by Edge Composites.
  • The Storck Stiletto fork is among the lightest around.
  • This Parlee road bike was custom-finished for Arizona retail Fairwheel Bikes by Texas painter Dave Sem.
  • And yes, the rear derailleur and rims get similar treatment.
  • Even the AX-Lightness saddle and post are painted to match.
  • The custom finish isn't just reserved for the frame.
  • The bridgeless chain stays offer ample tyre clearance.
  • The latest incarnation of Parlee's TT frame looks ready to go.
  • The rear brake caliper is neatly tucked away behind and below the bottom bracket shell.
  • The sculpted head tube now also provides the entry point for the internally routed housing.
  • Aero tube shapes are used throughout.
  • Parlee has swapped the earlier version's integrated post for a more conventional telescoping design.
  • Brent Ruegamer was another guest in the Edge Composites booth with this eye-catching carbon hardtail.
  • Anyone else remember these? Yes indeed, Ruegamer even saw fit to polish a set of old Coda Magic cranks.
  • The Cannondale Lefty fork and even the handlebar and stem combination were all finished to match.
  • This looks like a mechanic's nightmare.
  • The unique twin-bolt design is similar to USE's Alien head but with a novel twist.
  • The new Edge seatpost is nearly 100 percent carbon fiber with the only exceptions being the titanium hardware.
  • Edge Composites' new tubular carbon fiber rim measures just 24mm-deep and reportedly weighs just 220g each.
  • Another Edge client on hand was Temple Cycles whose bespoke bicycles are among the most over-the-top we've seen.

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What? Independent Fabrications is making bikes from wood now?

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