{"id":48407,"date":"2023-04-25T15:54:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T13:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=725290"},"modified":"2023-04-25T16:35:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T14:35:58","slug":"more-sea-otter-mtb-highlights-from-push-hope-box-components-and-more","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/more-sea-otter-mtb-highlights-from-push-hope-box-components-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"More Sea Otter MTB highlights from Push, Hope, Box Components and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anodising is back! <\/p>

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

Published: Tuesday, 25 April 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Sea Otter Classic show is one of the first chances of the year to cast our techy eyes over new bits of kit that are due to land on our shores in the coming months.<\/p>\n

After three days of scouring the show in California, we\u2019re bringing you the best bits of kit we saw on days two and three, having already served up our Sea Otter highlights from day one<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And, don\u2019t forget to look at our round-up of the best bikes from the show<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n

Hope Tech<\/h2>\n
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Hope will offer up to 220mm rotors.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Hope<\/a> is always working on little and large projects, from its range of brakes<\/a> to whole carbon fibre bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Head down to any trail centre and you\u2019ll often see bikes adorned with Hope\u2019s anodised parts, and that range has expanded recently.<\/p>\n

With the new Pro 5 hub<\/a> coming in Centre Lock flavour, it\u2019s no surprise that there are now Centre Lock rotors and lockrings available.<\/p>\n

Hope will be offering both road and mountain bike versions, in sizes from 140mm all the way up to 220mm. And, of course, you\u2019ll find its kaleidoscopic range of colours on offer too.<\/p>\n

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Roadies may appreciate a bit of Hope\u2019s colourful bling.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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If you\u2019re going to make hubs and rotors for Centre Lock, you might as well do the lockrings too\u2026<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Pro 5 hub comes in a wide range of options, including this Centre Lock, straight-pull version.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Also spotted was this highly adjustable dropper lever. Its not, strictly speaking, new, because it has appeared on Hope\u2019s trail bike builds, but it is new for it to be available after market.<\/p>\n

The lever offers ample adjustment, including the reach of the interchangeable thumb pad. This enables you to fine-tune cockpit placement and alter the amount of leverage on offer from the lever \u2013 handy if you\u2019ve got a stiff cable run.<\/p>\n

Hope also displayed its ebike magnets \u2013 yet another bit of colourful customisation.<\/p>\n

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Hope\u2019s customisable dropper lever.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Plenty of adjustment on the dropper lever, as you\u2019d expect.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Want a little flash of extra colour on your eMTB?<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

e*Thirteen<\/h2>\n
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The 13-toothed version is designed for ebikers.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

e*Thirteen<\/a> has long offered cassette alternatives to the likes of Shimano<\/a> and SRAM<\/a>, and that range has been expanded with a revamp of its Helix Race cassettes.<\/p>\n

With a 9-52t range, the cassette, which comes in two parts, is the widest-range option on the market.<\/p>\n

A 13-52t cassette is also on offer. This gives closer ratios between the sprockets, and is targeted at electric mountain bike<\/a> riders. It enables riders to better match their cadence to their motor\u2019s power output, claims e*Thirteen.<\/p>\n

The brand also suggested that at the top end, 10-12t sprockets are redundant on an eMTB, because with assistance cutting out above 25kph<\/a> (in the UK), those higher gears are used less frequently.<\/p>\n

The colourful top two sprockets are made from a 7050-grade alloy, coated in a Ti Nitrate coating and finished with the colour being applied in a vacuum. This, apparently, gives a much harder-wearing finish than normal hard anodising.<\/p>\n

The lower sprockets are constructed from hardened steel.<\/p>\n

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The top two sprockets are built from a hardened alloy and clamp onto the freehub.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Helix Race cassette offers a huge 9-52t range.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Split construction allows the Schrader valve to fit through Presta-ready rims.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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(Some) bikepackers rejoice \u2013 the Schrader valve is back.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Presta and Schrader valves in a range of colours.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

e*Thirteen also showed us its new tubeless\u00a0Schrader valve<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The stem unscrews from the base of the valve, so it can be fitted through the hole in a regular rim and the Schrader valve head sits higher up.<\/p>\n

Why? Well, in many parts of the world (and we count UK petrol forecourts among these), Schrader pumps and airlines are the standard. So, bikepackers no longer need to carry adaptors with them.<\/p>\n

Push<\/h2>\n
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This is Push\u2019s first suspension fork \u2013 more details will be released soon.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Push created a lot of hype at the show, but was very secretive with details when we pressed for information.<\/p>\n

This was because the high-end rear shock<\/a> and spring upgrade company had an inverted fork on its stand.<\/p>\n

Inverted forks have had a mixed history, generally suffering from poor lateral stiffness, because there\u2019s one fewer brace across them to boost stiffness in corners.<\/p>\n

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A proper bolted thru-axle \u2013 inverted forks can suffer from excessive twist, something Push will have had to battle with.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Thick uppers, a hose management system and stanchion protection all feature.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A deep crown\/upper overlap to boost stiffness.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Plenty of neat metalwork on this fork.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A coil spring sits inside one leg, while the damper is adjusted on top of the other.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Push\u2019s fork has very deep crown-to-upper overlap, and a burly-looking pair of bolted dropouts, presumably to counter this very issue.<\/p>\n

Being Push, we\u2019re confident this will be a coil sprung<\/a> fork, and there were two versions on show \u2013 one for trail bikes<\/a> and enduro bikes<\/a>, and one for electric mountain bikes.<\/p>\n

We squeezed travel details out of Push \u2013 the forks will be offered later this year with 140-170mm of bounce.<\/p>\n

Box components<\/h2>\n
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Box\u2019s One derailleur has titanium hardware.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Box has revitalised its drivetrain<\/a> options, with the top two tiers (the One and Two) especially receiving attention.<\/p>\n

Rather than continuing with the race to squeeze as many sprockets onto a cassette as it can, Box has reimagined the 9-speed drivetrain for 2023.<\/p>\n

This is said to be a bonus for eMTB riders, and those who want reliable shifting in all conditions, with less day to day fine-tuning of their drivetrains.<\/p>\n

The one-piece cassettes have completely new tooth profiles to boost longevity and performance.<\/p>\n

This means the tooth profiles have been designed to fit perfectly with their own chain, while the leading edge of the teeth is wider, to improve wear. Shifting ramps have also been worked on to make the chain\u2019s transition from one to another smoother.<\/p>\n

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The square shifter looks as though it shouldn\u2019t interfere with brake levers too much.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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9-speed is back!<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Magnesium is used to help keep weight in check.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The one-piece cassette has 9 sprockets, Box claims this aids reliability.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

At the same time, the hardening process has been improved, with Box claiming double the longevity.<\/p>\n

The derailleurs have a horizontal actuation, which Box says gives lighter gear shifting<\/a> and fewer ghost shifts. It has also given the clutch a wider range of adjustment and increased torque, while the derailleur gets titanium hardware in the top-level One groupset.<\/p>\n

Finally, the shifter\u2019s body and levers are magnesium, while the internal gears are metal. Add in a no-loss engagement, and Box claims crisp shifts and improved life. The One shifter receives a rubber thumb pad, too.<\/p>\n

Magura Vyron<\/h2>\n
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The new Vyron post\u2019s battery and control box.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While not released at Sea Otter, this was the first chance we\u2019ve had to see the new Vyron dropper post from Magura<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Its earlier iterations didn\u2019t set our world alight<\/a>, with poor reliability and a clunky action that had delay between button push and dropper drop.<\/p>\n

The new version has a much improved lever, with a large paddle, rather than the awkward button system of the previous model. It\u2019ll mount directly to Magura\u2019s brake levers<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n

The dropper post<\/a> also has a new architecture, with what looks like a sturdier control box at the rear.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s now a big thumb paddle on the Vyron.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A Torx-10 key is needed to swap the battery, though this might only be required once per year.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A watch battery fits in here.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Rather than a rechargeable battery, the Vyron now uses a CR2 battery that you swap out when it\u2019s depleted. Magura claims you\u2019ll get up to a year\u2019s use out of it, though. This, of course, depends on how often you ride, and how much you drop.<\/p>\n

The system has minimal lag between button press and dropper actuation, and unlike the previous version, the post\u2019s valving remains open for as long as the button is pressed.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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