{"id":48395,"date":"2023-04-22T20:16:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T18:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=725112"},"modified":"2023-04-22T20:35:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T18:35:55","slug":"sea-otter-2023-released-unreleased-and-prototype-mountain-bikes-from-nukeproof-pole-vitus-and-yeti","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/sea-otter-2023-released-unreleased-and-prototype-mountain-bikes-from-nukeproof-pole-vitus-and-yeti\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Otter 2023 | Released, unreleased and prototype mountain bikes from Nukeproof, Pole, Vitus and Yeti"},"content":{"rendered":"

Released, soon to be released and probably not going to be released bikes from the Sea Otter Classic <\/p>

By Tom Marvin\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 22 April 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Sea Otter presents the press and public an opportunity to ogle over new bikes, and brands are keen to fill their stands with their most eye-catching models for the world to see.<\/p>\n

While brand-new launches are less common at trade shows these days, there are still new bikes we\u2019ve not seen in the flesh yet.<\/p>\n

In addition, a few brands are brave enough to show off as-yet-unfinished models, teasing us with some pre-launch goodies.<\/p>\n

In fact, of the five bikes shown here from Nukeproof, Pole, Vitus and Yeti, only one is on full release and available to buy.<\/p>\n

Nukeproof Dissent Carbon downhill bike<\/h2>\n
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The Nukeproof Dissent Carbon is the natural evolution from the already successful alloy Dissent.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Nukeproof has released the carbon version of the Dissent DH bike<\/a>, following plenty of testing from pros across the 2022 downhill season.<\/p>\n

The frame\u2019s carbon front and rear triangles create a bike that\u2019s as adjustable as they come, with a number of geometry and suspension tweaks available at the tip of your Allen key.<\/p>\n

Replaceable headset cups offer +\/- 6mm reach adjustment, while the chainstays can be altered in length with a three-position chip in the rear half of the bike.<\/p>\n

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Reach-adjust headset cups \u2013 one of a number of adjustable elements on the Dissent Carbon.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Chips allow you to alter the length of the chainstays.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Dissent is a low-slung carbon DH bike.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Will we see this head tube on the top step of a podium this season?<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The Dissent can run on 29in<\/a> or mullet wheels<\/a>, giving options to change the ride feel, or suit different rider styles and heights.<\/p>\n

Finally, there\u2019s the ability to alter the progression of the rear suspension between 21%, 25% and 28%, via the main pivot. Two of those positions are tool-free changes, thanks to a neat rotating lever around the pivot, with the third coming via a quick twist of your Allen keys.<\/p>\n

The bike features 200mm of travel at either end, with Nukeproof aiming to improve the suppleness and sensitivity of the rear suspension on this bike.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s space for 2.5in wide rubber, Enduro Bearings as standard, and plenty of frame and paint protection from the shop.<\/p>\n

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Turn the dial down for less progression.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Turn it up for a more progressive rear end<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Non-trunnion mounted Super Deluxe for the Dissent Carbon.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The shock sits low, while there\u2019s a chip to swap the rear end between wheel sizes.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Comp ($5,199) and RS ($6,999) builds and frame-only ($3,199) options are on sale, with the builds featuring RockShox suspension, SRAM brakes and drivetrain components, and Nukeproof finishing kit.<\/p>\n

Vitus E-Mythique LT electric mountain bike<\/h2>\n
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The new Vitus E-Mythique should be launched this summer.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Later this year, in July, the E-Mythique LT will join the E-Sommet<\/a> in Vitus\u2019 electric bike stable.<\/p>\n

While the regular Mythique<\/a> runs on 140mm suspension front and rear, the E-Mythique LT enjoys 160mm at the rear and 170mm up front. If you\u2019ve got a motor to help on the ups, you might as well make the most of its assistance and drag around a little extra travel, right?<\/p>\n

Being a Vitus, there\u2019s no surprise that the geometry looks up to date, with a Large getting a 485mm reach, 445mm chainstays, and head and seat angles at 64 and 78 degrees respectively.<\/p>\n

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A two piece shell, welded together, is a cheaper option to a cast motor mount<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The link and bearings are borrowed from the Mythique to help keep costs in check<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The SRAM Guide RE is still going strong \u2013 a great budget stopper for those looking for plenty of power<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The 630Wh battery can be dropped out of this door and swapped in seconds<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A 4-bar linkage should keep the ride smooth<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

It\u2019s also no surprise that pricing looks to be keen.<\/p>\n

There will be three models (the VR, VRS and VRX), with the top-level bike getting a SRAM GX drivetrain, Rockshox ZEB\/Super Deluxe combo, Vee Tires rubber and 4-piston brakes, all for around \u00a34,000 (US pricing TBC).<\/p>\n

Costs have apparently been reduced in two ways. The frame shares linkages and bearings with the non-powered Mythique, and the frame\u2019s shapes are less complex than those found on the E-Sommet.<\/p>\n

Vitus has also, interestingly, gone to Bafang for the motor and battery system, making the brand Bafang\u2019s largest client.<\/p>\n

This means Vitus has apparently been able to work with Bafang to get the tune of the M510 motor right for the bike\u2019s needs, as well as having an influence on the general build of the system.<\/p>\n

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The Bafang M510 motor looks to have impressive performance figures.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Bafang motor is controlled by this bar-mounted unit.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The display should show all the info you need. Sadly there was no battery in this bike to show the unit turned on.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Riders will have access to five modes, with an on-bar controller and separate display.<\/p>\n

The motor will kick out an impressive 95Nm of torque, up to 400 watts of power and the 630Wh battery is swappable via a door in the down tube.<\/p>\n

Pole Onni downhill bike<\/h2>\n
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The Pole Onni is their first DH bike<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Finnish brand Pole has, up until this point, had a glaring gap in its range \u2013 a downhill bike.<\/p>\n

However, lovers of innovative manufacturing and rather extreme geometry<\/a> won\u2019t have to wait too long.<\/p>\n

Leo Kokkonen, Pole\u2019s founder, showed us the new Onni downhill bike, which should be available for pre-order in the middle of May.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll come as no surprise that the bike is built using two halves of CNC\u2019d aluminium, machined in Finland and bonded together to create each main section of the frame. The CNC\u2019d finish is as tell-tale as the wild shapes formed by the company.<\/p>\n

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The frame\u2019s silhouette will certainly prove distinctive.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The CNC machine\u2019s fingerprint.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The suspension shares the linkage design with the Voima eMTB.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Two halves of the frame triangle are CNC\u2019d and then bonded together.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Tolerances are said to be incredibly tight, with bearing surfaces machined with 0.01mm accuracy, according to Pole, and the outer surface cut to 0.1mm accuracy. This, says Pole, ensures consistent performance, minimal maintenance and plenty of longevity for the shock.<\/p>\n

Pole uses aluminium, as it\u2019s said to be much more environmentally friendly when compared to carbon fibre. The metal is easier to recycle, there\u2019s an established recycling industry, and the swarf from the machining itself is easy to clean up and recycle.<\/p>\n

On the face of it, the 200mm front and rear travel bike is what you\u2019d expect from a DH machine \u2013 plenty of travel, slack angles and laterally stiff (as Leo was keen to show us).<\/p>\n

However, there are not many DH bikes that you\u2019d want to race a multi-day enduro on, such as the Trans Madeira\u2026<\/p>\n

Yes, Leo is taking his DH bike, though with a regular 12-speed drivetrain, to the island to compete in the five-day race.<\/p>\n

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Pole\u2019s founder Leo will be proving the bike\u2019s worth on a five-day enduro race.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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While a seven-speed DH groupset is what\u2019s likely to be found on the Onni, Leo\u2019s has a 12-speed SRAM transmission, for now.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Beautifully machined linkage.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

That\u2019s because the frame has high levels of anti-squat, for a DH bike, and a steep seat angle \u2013 so, with a dropper post<\/a> and regular gears, it shouldn\u2019t be too painful to pedal around. That\u2019s his hope, anyway.<\/p>\n

Leo reckons that he can get the bike built up to around 16kg fairly easily, even when DH-spec components are used, thanks to a 3.5kg weight for the frame.<\/p>\n

More details on pricing and geometry should be available soon.<\/p>\n

Yeti\u2019s Special Projects DH and dirt jump frames<\/h2>\n
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The Yeti DH bike is from the brand\u2019s Special Projects team. Spotted the rider in the background?<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re a high-profile, long-term rider for a brand, you occasionally get to swing a bit of influence and get your bike brand\u2019s engineers to knock up a bike for you.<\/p>\n

In this case, Richie Rude is said to have asked Yeti\u2019s engineers to knock up a downhill bike ready for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

The Special Projects DH bike has 205mm of rear wheel travel using a 6-bar linkage similar to that found on Yeti\u2019s ebike, the 160E<\/a>, dubbed Sixfinity. It runs on mullet wheels.<\/p>\n

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Borrowed from the Yeti E160, the linkage doesn\u2019t use the brand\u2019s Switch Infinity system<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

On the DH bike, there\u2019s a slightly more rearward axle path, thanks to a raised main pivot, and an idler pulley wheel.<\/p>\n

Given development bikes often need plenty of tweaking to get suspension and geometry lay-ups just right, carbon is a tough material to work with, given the cost of the moulds.<\/p>\n

As a result, there are numerous chips and adjustment points constructed in-house by Yeti to give a little more flexibility.<\/p>\n

Next to the DH bike was a dirt jump bike.<\/p>\n

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Yeti\u2019s dirt jump bike looks like a hoot to ride.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Sadly we weren\u2019t able to glean much information on the bike, as the Yeti stand was predictably very busy!<\/p>\n

However, it looks the part.<\/p>\n

The bike runs on 26in hoops, has a Marzocchi Z1 DJ fork up front, and is finished in Yeti\u2019s signature turquoise paint.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a chain tensioning system at the rear of the bike to keep the chain taught.<\/p>\n

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The rear end uses a chain tensioning system.<\/span> <\/figcaption> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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We\u2019ve got no details on an official release yet, but we hope to see it out there soon.<\/span> <\/figcaption> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A jubilee-clipped strip of rubber ensures the cranks won\u2019t spin when Reed Boggs is in the air with his feet off the pedals.<\/span> <\/figcaption> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Around the non-driveside crank\/BB interface was a jubilee-clipped strip of rubber, so that the cranks don\u2019t spin when Reed Boggs (Yeti\u2019s dirt-jumping supremo) is in the air with his feet off the pedals.<\/p>\n

As yet, we don\u2019t know if or when either bike will be available, but we hope to see them on the tracks and trails soon.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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