Just in: Latest mountain bike kit from FSA

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=320%2C416 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=462%2C600 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 375px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=380%2C494 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=462%2C600 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 425px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=430%2C559 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=462%2C600 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 992px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=272%2C353 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C530 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=462%2C600 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 993px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=310%2C403 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=462%2C600 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-107511 size-portrait_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-gallery-grid-src-image" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383" width="295" height="383" data-crop-width="" data-crop-height="" alt="FSA SL-K crankset" title="1257335823066-10zv0gjdsg6b6-892d6b6" style="width: auto; height: 100%;"> FSA SL-K crankset James Costley-White/BikeRadar

A great big box of bike bling has just arrived in the office courtesy of FSA (Full Speed Ahead). The Mountain Biking UK crew will be putting these products through their paces in due course, but here’s a quick first look.

SL-K

SL-K is FSA’s lightweight mountain/road/’cross line. We showed you some of the kit at this year’s Eurobike show , but one item that immediately caught our eye was this integrated seatmast head.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823164-jkwt78rwzpyj-046f1c2.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823164-jkwt78rwzpyj-046f1c2.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,546&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823164-jkwt78rwzpyj-046f1c2.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,417&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823164-jkwt78rwzpyj-046f1c2.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,266&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823164-jkwt78rwzpyj-046f1c2.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,255&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823164-jkwt78rwzpyj-046f1c2.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,240&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="600" class="wp-image-107527 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="FSA SL-K carbon integrated seatpost" title="1257335823164-jkwt78rwzpyj-046f1c2" data-source-name="James Costley-White/BikeRadar"> FSA sl-k carbon integrated seatpost: fsa sl-k carbon integrated seatpost James Costley-White/BikeRadar It’s designed to fit any frame with a 31.6mm seat tube, and is also available in an aero version. Made of carbon Kevlar composite, it has 20mm of layback and weighs 198g. RRP TBC.

The SL-K MTB Triple MegaExo crankset is a work of art, with its carbon arms, chromoly axle and CNC-machined chainrings (44/32/22). Available in 170 or 175mm crankarm lengths, claimed weight is 662g (not including the supplied bottom bracket). RRP £499.95.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869784-1w951pg0atoch-3d9c68c.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869784-1w951pg0atoch-3d9c68c.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,546&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869784-1w951pg0atoch-3d9c68c.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,417&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869784-1w951pg0atoch-3d9c68c.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,266&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869784-1w951pg0atoch-3d9c68c.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,255&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869784-1w951pg0atoch-3d9c68c.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,240&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="600" class="wp-image-107566 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="FSA SL-K crankset" title="1257335869784-1w951pg0atoch-3d9c68c" data-source-name="James Costley-White/BikeRadar"> FSA sl-k crankset: fsa sl-k crankset James Costley-White/BikeRadar The SL-K Low Riser bar and anodised stem also look pretty tasty. The oversize (31.8mm) bar is made of carbon-wrapped 6066 alloy and combines an 18mm rise with a reasonable 660mm width, with a nine-degree backsweep and four-degree upsweep. Claimed weight is 214g. RRP £79.95.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1936,1288&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1250&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,968&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,739&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,625&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,484&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,369&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,236&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,226&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,212&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1936" height="1288" class="wp-image-107546 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="FSA SL-K carbon integrated seatpost" title="1257335869749-1jm1grcpj50zm-721524c" data-source-name="James Costley-White/BikeRadar"> FSA sl-k carbon integrated seatpost: fsa sl-k carbon integrated seatpost James Costley-White/BikeRadar The SL-K stem is suitable for road or mountain bike use and is made of 3D-forged 2014 alloy, with a carbon fibre faceplate and chromoly hardware, and a classy ‘Storm Grey’ anodised finish. It has a six-degree rise and comes in 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 and 130mm lengths. Claimed weight is 155g. RRP £79.95.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823147-q40rc3e982i0-c1e091b.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823147-q40rc3e982i0-c1e091b.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,546&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823147-q40rc3e982i0-c1e091b.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,417&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823147-q40rc3e982i0-c1e091b.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,266&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823147-q40rc3e982i0-c1e091b.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,255&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257335823147-q40rc3e982i0-c1e091b.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,240&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="600" class="wp-image-107516 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="FSA SL-K stem" title="1257335823147-q40rc3e982i0-c1e091b" data-source-name="James Costley-White/BikeRadar"> FSA sl-k stem: fsa sl-k stem James Costley-White/BikeRadar Afterburner

Carbon cranksets may be all the rage among the cross-country crew, but FSA’s double-ring alloy Afterburner Compact 386 is one of the best looking options out there.

The arms are 6061 T6 hollow forged alloy, with a chromoly axle, 7075 T6 chainrings (40/27 or 42/27) and MegaExo bottom bracket. Claimed weight is 776g (not including supplied bottom bracket). RRP TBC.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336324054-1alaius5virza-b966a25.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336324054-1alaius5virza-b966a25.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,546&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336324054-1alaius5virza-b966a25.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,417&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336324054-1alaius5virza-b966a25.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,266&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336324054-1alaius5virza-b966a25.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,255&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336324054-1alaius5virza-b966a25.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,240&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="600" class="wp-image-107588 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="FSA Afterburner crankset" title="1257336324054-1alaius5virza-b966a25" data-source-name="James Costley-White/BikeRadar"> FSA afterburner crankset: fsa afterburner crankset James Costley-White/BikeRadar Gravity

Gravity is FSA’s sub-brand aimed at, you guessed it, gravity riders – downhillers, 4X racers and freeriders. Our box included a stem, bar, post and crankset.

The Gravity Light stem is CNC-machined from cold forged 2014 T6 alloy, with a four-bolt front clamp and chromoly hardware. It has a six-degree rise and is available in 50, 70, 90 and 105mm lengths. Claimed weight is 147g. RRP £79.95.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375907-155yrxidginig-1000-100-51bd80a.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375907-155yrxidginig-1000-100-51bd80a.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,546&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375907-155yrxidginig-1000-100-51bd80a.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,417&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375907-155yrxidginig-1000-100-51bd80a.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,266&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375907-155yrxidginig-1000-100-51bd80a.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,255&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375907-155yrxidginig-1000-100-51bd80a.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,240&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="600" class="wp-image-107597 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="FSA Gravity Light OS stem" title="1257336375907-155yrxidginig-1000-100-51bd80a" data-source-name="James Costley-White/BikeRadar"> FSA gravity light os stem: fsa gravity light os stem James Costley-White/BikeRadar The Gravity Light bar is 710mm wide with a choice of 25mm or 40mm rises, eight degrees of backsweep and three degrees of upsweep. It’s made of carbon Kevlar composite, with reinforced stem and brake lever clamp zones. Claimed weight is 225g. RRP £79.95.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375920-mtjtd346llul-6ede497.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375920-mtjtd346llul-6ede497.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,546&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375920-mtjtd346llul-6ede497.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,417&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375920-mtjtd346llul-6ede497.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,266&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375920-mtjtd346llul-6ede497.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,255&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375920-mtjtd346llul-6ede497.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,240&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="600" class="wp-image-107610 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="FSA Gravity Light ATB handlebar" title="1257336375920-mtjtd346llul-6ede497" data-source-name="James Costley-White/BikeRadar"> FSA gravity light atb handlebar: fsa gravity light atb handlebar James Costley-White/BikeRadar The Gravity seatpost is an inline design that accepts 8mm and 9mm saddle rails. It’s 3D forged from butted 2014 alloy, with a hard anodised finish. It’s 350mm long and available in four sizes – 27.2, 30, 30.9 and 31.6mm. Claimed weight is 294g. RRP £52.95.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375926-jyzr6bxpzfab-2cb1a83.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,248&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375926-jyzr6bxpzfab-2cb1a83.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,225&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375926-jyzr6bxpzfab-2cb1a83.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,172&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375926-jyzr6bxpzfab-2cb1a83.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,110&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375926-jyzr6bxpzfab-2cb1a83.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,105&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375926-jyzr6bxpzfab-2cb1a83.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,99&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="248" class="wp-image-107614 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="FSA Gravity seatpost" title="1257336375926-jyzr6bxpzfab-2cb1a83" data-source-name="James Costley-White/BikeRadar"> FSA gravity seatpost: fsa gravity seatpost James Costley-White/BikeRadar Finally, the Gravity Light MegaExo crankset comes in a two-rings-plus-bashguard configuration and weighs in at 877g (without included bottom bracket). The arms (160, 170 or 175mm) are 6061 T6 alloy with chromoly pedal inserts and chromoly axle. A polycarbonate bashguard protects the 7075 outer chainring and steel inner ring (32/22 or 36/24). RRP £199.95.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375938-1kl3lnsjlssl8-736a174.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375938-1kl3lnsjlssl8-736a174.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,546&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375938-1kl3lnsjlssl8-736a174.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,417&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375938-1kl3lnsjlssl8-736a174.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,266&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375938-1kl3lnsjlssl8-736a174.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,255&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1257336375938-1kl3lnsjlssl8-736a174.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,240&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="600" class="wp-image-107621 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="FSA Gravity Light ME crankset" title="1257336375938-1kl3lnsjlssl8-736a174" data-source-name="James Costley-White/BikeRadar"> FSA gravity light me crankset: fsa gravity light me crankset James Costley-White/BikeRadar We’ll be posting full reviews of all these products in print and online once they’ve undergone rigorous testing.

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