Scurra is a small Austrian company that is trying to shift the frame design and suspension paradigms with this 7in travel ‘Hard Enduro’ bikeJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Scurra Hard Enduro has a 29in wheel upfront and a 650b wheel in the rear. The suspension design is vaguely reminiscent of the Whyte PRST1Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
Two DT Swiss M212 shocks provide 180mm of front and rear suspension. Claimed weight for this bike is 33lb/14.9kgJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
We’ve been assured that 650b is just a fad. Expect to be rolling on 36in wheels in a few short yearsJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
This bike actually looks like it could be a lot of fun, once you got it up to speed and kept riding in a straight lineJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
Snarky stickers make Interbike go ’roundJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
If this is not a cry for help (or at least attention) we don’t know what isJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
There’s more than one way to take your pup mountain bikingJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
Action Wipes was holding a contest at Outdoor Demo to see who looked the most like a freshly-bathed chinchillaJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
This creature hung ominously over rack maker Sea Sucker’s booth like some sort of inflatable orange CthulhuJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Ryders Eyewear crew came back from the future for InterbikeJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
BikeRadar’s award for best DeLorean went to Ryders EyewearJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
One of the most inspiring sites of this years show was a letter jacket decked out in high school mountain bike league insignias. National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is committed to making mountain biking a high school sport on par with varisty sports such as basketball and baseballJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
Chrome had a wall of its signature seatbelt buckles as part of its boothJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
Not to be outdone, Timbuk2 create the world’s largest rasta messenger bagJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
Tallbike BMX – we’re not sure how this will handle on a pumptrack, but we’re willing watch and seeJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
Electric mountain bikes were everywhere at Interbike this year. This one is equal parts gravity sled, commuter rig and terribleJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
While a full suspension fat bike may seem obsurd, we have it on good authority that at least one well-known companies will be be pursing the concept in 2014Josh Patterson/Future Publishing
This contraption sprays the riders face with a fine mist while riding. Sunglass windshield wipers sold separatelyJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
The Long Ranger was strutting through the halls, though his sidekick ‘Tonto’ stole the spotlightJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
Surly: makers of affordable steel bicycles by day and interpretive taxidermy enthusiasts by nightJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
We’re not sure which is worse, CrossFit or a backpack that makes you look like Bowser from Super Mario BrothersJosh Patterson/Future Publishing
Boo! This carbon/bamboo fat bike belongs to a customer, but Boo’s Nick Frey brought it to show off at InterbikeBen Delaney/Future Publishing
The use of a Gates belt drive and a Rohloff hub allows for a relatively tight rear triangle, since the cassette is eliminatedBen Delaney/Future Publishing
Black Sheep’s handlebar and truss fork use similar clampsBen Delaney/Future Publishing
The Black Sheep titanium bar has some springy flex to itBen Delaney/Future Publishing
How do you run cable guides on bamboo? Like thisBen Delaney/Future Publishing
The bamboo tubes are handsanded down to fit inside the carbon tubes to which they are bondedBen Delaney/Future Publishing
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An Israeli company showed this Z Bike Stand, which is actually pretty coolBen Delaney/Future Publishing
Unlike a hook on a wall, which requires the user to lift the bike, the Z Bike Stand uses the rear axle to achieve similar space-saving storage, but with less effortBen Delaney/Future Publishing
The Z Bike Stand has some storage, tooBen Delaney/Future Publishing
A visual example of how the Z worksBen Delaney/Future Publishing
The Phone Johnny is the latest spinoff from the Chain Johnny. What’s a Chain Johnny, you ask?Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
This is a Chain Johnny, which lets you transport your bike inside the back seat of a car while keeping the greasy drivetrain coveredBen Delaney/Future Publishing
The Real X Cooling Towel (worn around the neck here) is basically a chamois that is designed to stay wet and keep you coolBen Delaney/Future Publishing
The Real X visor uses a similar material as the Real X towel on the headband. It hardens like this when dryBen Delaney/Future Publishing
Each Seasucker mount is rated for 250 pounds, but the suction cups must be pumped by hand every few days to retain their gripBen Delaney/Future Publishing
Big Wheels for adults? Why not?Ben Delaney/Future Publishing
While there were certainly a few clear trends at Interbike this year — yes, fat bikes — we also came across a number of exhibits that don’t fit so neatly into any one category. Whether plastic animals that hold your bike vertically, interpretive taxidermy displays or time-traveling machines disguised as DeLoreans, there were a few things we couldn’t quite classify — but had to show you here in a photo gallery. Enjoy.
