Salsa Cycles' stunning Ti Regulator seatposts were on display at Frostbike. Claimed weight for the 410mm length, 27.2mm seatpost is 326g - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Salsa Regulator seatpost will be available in versions with zero or 25mm of offset and will retail for US$250 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
While it make look like a simple single-bolt seatpost, there are actually two bolts nested inside one another to independenly adjust saddle tilt and make fore/aft adjustments - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Thomson's 60mm X4 stem is now available - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
As is Renthal's 40mm model - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The long-awaited Manitou Mattoc trail fork begins shipping to dealers in a few weeks - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
MRP is putting the final touches on the Stage fork. The company also added a negative air spring to increase small bump sensitivity. The Stage is expected to be available in March - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
This new US$60 handlebar from Velo Orange is called Casey's Crazy Bar - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The rear-facing portion of the bar has a 22.2mm diameter to fit MTB grips, levers and shifters. The "horns" are 23.8mm to fit road levers and bar-end shifters. The stem clamp area is 25.4mm - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Velo Orange Drillium cranks combine old-school 'speed holes' with modern tooth profiles - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The US$200 Drillium crankset is compatible with 10-speed drivetrains - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Velo Orange has a new microfiber touring saddle designed to feel much like a Brooks B-17, but at a much more affordable price. The Microfiber Touring saddle is available in black and brown and retails for US$45 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Race Face now has narrow/wide rings for cyclocross - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Race Face CX rings are available in both 130 and 110mm diameters. The 110 BCD rings will be offered in 38, 40 and 42T versions. The 130BCD rings will be offered in 40, 42 and 44T versions - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Hope is the latest company to produce an aftermarket add-on cog for 10-speed mountain cassettes - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Hope makes versions of the 40 T-Rex for Shimano and SRAM cassettes - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Foundry Harrow gets a new paint scheme for 2014 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Foundry had US National Singlespeed CX champ Tim Allen's bike on display - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The fast engagement of Industry Nine wheels helps to propel the young racer - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Industry Nine is nearly ready to ship its new fat bike hubs - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Orange Seal now offers extra-wide rim tape to convert fat bike tire to tubeless - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Orange Seal also makes a fat bike conversion kit, complete with sealant designed for cold weather use - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
One of the more interesting fat bikes on display at Frostbike was the CB4 from Cogburn. Cogburn is targeting hunters and fishermen with new line of fat bikes - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
This particular CB4 is kitted out for fishing expeditions - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
There's even live bait in the bottles! - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Cogburn CB4 is offered in a limited edition Realree AP winter camouflage - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Cogburn CB4 does an admirable job of blending it with its surroundings... - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Upfront the rider can carry cooking fuel and other necessities in racks on the fork legs - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Cogburn CB4 can be configured to carry rifles, bows or fishing gear - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
45NRTH is QBP's housebrand devoted to cold weather riding gear - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
45NRTH also has a new extra wide fat bike tire. The Dillinger 5 is a 26x4.8in fat bike tire that will be offered in US$250 studded and US$175 non-studded versions. Target weight for the new tire is 1490-1500g. 45NRTH expects the Dillinger 5 to be available in late summer/early fall - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The US$1,500 Pugsley SS is a great gateway vehicle to the world of fat biking - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Portland Design Works has a new fat bike-specific fender set, dubbed Dave's Mud Shovel. The fender set retails for US$50 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Fat bikes were everywhere at Frostbike - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Bont has a new entry-level shoe that uses the Boa system and is heat moldable - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Bont Riot MTB retails for US$165 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Bont also has a new app to accompany its custom color program. Visit www.bont.com for more details - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Problem Solvers has a new chainguide. The Chain Spy 2 is direct-mount compatible and retails for US$39 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Problem Solvers Mismatch Adapters allow riders to mate SRAM brakes with Shimano shifters - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Mismatch Adapters also allow riders to run SRAM shifters with Shimano brakes. Price range for Problem Solvers Mismatch Adapters is US$39-49 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Pedro's had a number of new tools on display, including the US$16 Chain Checker Plus - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Pedro's Chain Checker Plus also has a built-in chainring tool - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Pedro's Chain Pig is an innovative little chain cleaner that clamps onto the chain and is held in place my a small metal hook that wraps around the lower derailleur pulley wheel - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The US$28 Chain Pig features an easy to use clamshell design - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Fairdale Bikes' 26in BMX cruiser looks like tons of fun - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Fixation makes it easy to bring your own beverage with its handcrafted leather beverage holders. The Six Pack Caddy retails for US$60 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
For quick refills at your local micro brewery there's the Fixation Growler carrier - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
If wine is more yoru style Fixation also makes a US$40 Wine Caddy - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
iSSi is a new QBP brand offering colorful SPD-compatible pedals - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
iSSi overs multiple spindle length options for its rebuildable pedals - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
iSSi is also working on a prototype SPD-compatible trail pedal - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Lizard Skin has a new lightweight DSP foam grip with a no-slip surface - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Timbuk 2 has redesigned its Classic Messenger Bag to make it lighter and more user-friendly - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The volume of the Classic Messenger Bag stays the same, though the bag is shorter and wider than previous versions - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Timbuk 2 Classic Messenger Bag also gets a new strap system to get rid of the snag-prone lower loop of excess strap - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Panaracer's venerable Fire XC Pro is now available in a 27.5x2.3in size - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Panaracer also has new line of puncture-resistant Gravel tires - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Kenda has a new version of the Honey Badger tire designed for XC racing - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Honey Badger XC Pro (right) shares the same knob shapes as the original, but with lower profile knobs in a tightly spaced pattern. The Honey Badger XC Pro will be available in all three diameters and will retail for US$55 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The new WTB Breakout tire is available in 27.5x2.5 and comes in a fast-rolling dual compound version as well as a extra grippy 'gravity' version. Both versions of the Breakout are tubeless compatible and retail for US$79 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The WTB Nine Line is a new 29x2.25 tire designed to be a fast and predictable in intermediate conditions. The dual-compound TCS version retails for US$69, while the Nine Line Comp retails for $39 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
The new 29x2.25 Trail Boss comes in TCS Light and TCS Tough versions. Both versions of the Trail Boss retail for US$79 - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Some booth displays were more casual than others at Frostbike - Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Frostbike, for the uninitiated, is the annual tradeshow held by North America’s largest bicycle parts and accessories distributor, Quality Bicycle Products.
Held every winter at QBP’s headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota, the event showcases the latest bicycles and accessories that the distributor has to offer independent bicycle dealers. It's a chance for shop owners and employees to pick the brains of manufacturers, to brush up on their tech knowledge, and to get the scoop on new products. BikeRadar was also on hand to get a glimpse at some of the new products that will be gracing bike shop shelves this spring.
This year the standout items were a number of new fat bikes and fat bike accessories. Though there also many more traditional items for road and mountain biking on hand as well.
Click through the massive gallery at right for the rundown of what’s new at QBP.
Click here to read our Frostbike coverage of Surly’s latest fat bike and updated 29er.
All-City also used the event to debut several new cyclocross bikes; read more here.
Josh Patterson is a BikeRadar contributor and former technical editor. He has spent most of his career working in the cycling industry as an athlete, mechanic and journalist. He holds a master's degree in journalism and has more than 20 years of experience as a cyclist and 12 years of experience riding and writing for BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Dirt Rag, RoadBikeReview and Outside Magazine. A native of the Flint Hills of Kansas, Josh was a pioneer in the gravel cycling movement, having raced the first Unbound 200 and many other gravel events around the globe. He considers himself a cycling generalist and enjoys road, gravel and mountain biking in equal measure. When not traveling for work, he can be found exploring the singletrack and lonely gravel roads that surround his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to his love of cycling, Josh is an enthusiastic supporter of brunch, voting rights and the right to repair movement.
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