Redline’s new Conquest Disc ‘cross bike comes with Avid BB7 cable actuated disc brakes front and rear. The 160mm rotor sizes – not to mention the gearing – have been adjusted for all-around useJames Huang/BikeRadar
The Redline Conquest Disc’s Alex rims are disc-specific with no brake trackJames Huang/BikeRadar
Cyclo-cross racing will generally only require 140mm-diameter rotors but Redline have equipped the Conquest Disc with 160mm discs to give it a more widespread appealJames Huang/BikeRadar
Redline have made some revisions to the Conquest Carbon frame for the 2012-13 season, improving bottom bracket stiffness and the internal cable routing as compared to the previous versionJames Huang/BikeRadar
Redline’s Tim Rutledge says the Conquest Disc’s tapered head tube precludes the need for a crown-mounted housing stop but the hole is left there just in caseJames Huang/BikeRadar
Redline have added this little clip inside the bottom bracket shell to help secure the full-length derailleur housing but that means you still have to remove the crank and bottom bracket for a housing swap. Moreover, pity the person who removes the bolt on the underside of the shell thinking it’s a drain holeJames Huang/BikeRadar
Redline continue to include rim brake bosses on the Conquest Carbon frame but they’re at least removableJames Huang/BikeRadar
Through-shaft cantilever mounts on the Redline Conquest Carbon frame should make for flex-free brakingJames Huang/BikeRadar
Redline reinforce key areas of the Conquest Carbon frame, including an aluminum ring at the front derailleur mount and extra carbon patches where the bottle mounts are rivetedJames Huang/BikeRadar
Along with a new ‘RL’ logo and new ‘Conquest’ font comes this other (much more expensive) decalJames Huang/BikeRadar
Redline mount the Conquest Carbon’s disc tabs to the chainstay to provide a stout foundation and also lend a bit of protection from impact. Dropout spacing is still 130mm, howeverJames Huang/BikeRadar
Redline showed off a new carbon fiber 29er hardtail at Sea Otter. Development was apparently done in conjunction with German company GhostJames Huang/BikeRadar
Redline’s new carbon 29er hardtail features a press-fit bottom bracket with widely set chainstays for good tire clearanceJames Huang/BikeRadar
The rear caliper on the new Redline carbon 29er hardtail is affixed to the chainstay, leaving the seatstays free to be a slim and softer shapeJames Huang/BikeRadar
Derailleur cables are internally routed on Redline’s new carbon 29er hardtailJames Huang/BikeRadar
The slim seatstays on Redline’s new carbon 29er hardtail are bolstered against lateral flex with an ‘X’-shaped brace up topJames Huang/BikeRadar
New from Redline for 2013 is the Monobelt singlespeed 29er built with a Gate CenterTrack belt driveJames Huang/BikeRadar
Redline use a standard 1-1/8in straight head tube on the new Monobelt steel singlespeed but a big box gusset is on hand to protect against front-end impactsJames Huang/BikeRadar
Rather than use a simple split that requires users to push the seatstay ends apart for belt access, Redline instead wisely use a removable T-shaped plug on the new MonobeltJames Huang/BikeRadar
‘Cross-crazy parents will find a lot of appeal in Redline’s pint-sized Conquest 24James Huang/BikeRadar
Redline only offer the Conquest Pro SS as a frame but here’s an example of what can be doneJames Huang/BikeRadar
Generous clearance is provided by the machined driveside chainstay stub on Redline’s Conquest Pro SS frameJames Huang/BikeRadar
Standard rear entry dropouts on Redline’s Conquest Pro SS frame are augmented by a tensioner on the drivesideJames Huang/BikeRadar
Following up on last year’s disc-compatible Conquest Carbon frame, cyclo-cross specialists Redline have added a proper disc-equipped bike to the range for 2013. Shown at the Sea Otter Classic, it’s more a means of testing the waters, so to speak, than a full-blown race rig.
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The Avid BB7 cable actuated disc brakes are attached to Shimano Tiagra components and a splined FSA Vero crankset fitted with conventional 50/34-tooth compact gearing instead of a more ‘cross-specific combination to lend more versatility. Redline are also sticking with 130mm rear dropout spacing for now, and while overkill for ‘cross, the dual 160mm rotors are well suited to general dirt and paved road riding.
Meanwhile, the Conquest Carbon has been updated with revamped internal cable routing, an all-carbon PressFit 30 bottom bracket shell and a smoother internal tube finish. Redline’s Tim Rutledge told BikeRadar that the claimed frame weight is now down to 1,120g – a decrease of 80g. Expected availability is this July, well in time for the first races.
As on the Conquest Disc, rear hub spacing remains at 130mm, which may limit wheel availability as the rest of the industry seems to be settling on 135mm. We also have reservations about the internal cable routing. Redline use full-length housing to prevent mid-line contamination but secure the housing to the inside of the bottom bracket shell with a small clamp. This means users will have to remove the bottom bracket for a housing swap. That at least shouldn’t be too frequent since it’s sealed from end to end.
Redline have made some revisions to the conquest carbon frame for the 2012-13 season, improving bottom bracket stiffness and the internal cable routing as compared to the previous version:James Huang/BikeRadar
Redline have made some revisions to the Conquest Carbon frame for the 2012-13 season
Redline also showed off a new carbon fiber 29er hardtail, which Rutledge said was developed in conjunction with Germany company Ghost. Key features include short 440mm chainstays, a PF92 press-fit bottom bracket with widely set chainstays for better tire clearance, a tapered head tube, internal derailleur cable routing and a chainstay-mounted rear disc brake that allows the seatstays to be built smaller and more flexible to enhance ride comfort. Expected availability for the new hardtail is some time this fall.
Redline showed off a new carbon fiber 29er hardtail at sea otter. development was apparently done in conjunction with german company ghost:James Huang/BikeRadar
Redline showed off a new carbon fiber 29er hardtail at Sea Otter, developed in conjunction with German company Ghost
Finally, joining the new carbon hardtail is a belt-driven version of Redline’s popular Monocog. Dubbed the Monobelt, the new bike features a Gates CenterTrack belt drive that’s quieter-running and requires less maintenance than the base belt system. The butted steel frame is similar to the Monocog but the driveside seatstay is now built with a removable T-shaped plug so that the belt can be inserted into the rear triangle without having to bend any tubes apart.
New from redline for 2013 is the monobelt singlespeed 29er built with a gate centertrack belt drive:James Huang/BikeRadar
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New from Redline for 2013 is the Monobelt singlespeed 29er built with a Gate CenterTrack belt drive
