Epic TV Gear Geek - 15 Eurobike highlights
31 August 2013 | By AngusMcIntoshThe guys over at Epic TV have been bust at Eurobike checking out all the hot kit, We've got 15 videos from them right here, right now for your viewing pleasure!
Specialized S Works Camber - Best New MTB Gear 2014
Specialized S Works Camber mountain bike hits bike shops in early October 2013. This is the first time Specialized have ever produced a carbon version of the Camber 29er which makes it easy to pedal up while holding its own on the down. This video also shows the new SWAT (storage, water, air, tools) kit and Command Post IR
Specialized Epic 2014 - Best New MTB Gear 2014
Specialized Epic 2014 has been in development for over two years. This video shows the all-new frame with a new FSR shock configuration that makes this cross-country mountain bike stiffer and lighter. The Epic MTB also features Specialized's new SWAT kit.
Yeti SB75 -Best New MTB Gear 2014
Yeti SB75 is the newest addition to the brand's SB mountain bike line based on the Switch platform for more efficient pedaling. The video shows company owner Chris Conroy talking about what makes Yeti unique and this all-new 7.5 MTB.
New Orange Five with 27.5 Wheels & Prototype 29er with 160mm Travel - Best New MTB Gear 2014
New Orange Five with 650B wheels made in Halifax, UK and designed specifically for UK riding. to accommodate the bigger wheels, Orange have changed the angles and added new features to make a cleaner, enduro-specific bike.
Transition Covert 27.5 - Best New MTB Gear 2014
Transition Covert 275 is the brand's hot new 27.5 version of their popular Covert 26 mountain bike for 2014. The video leads you through all the tech specs that make it a great heavy duty MTB trail setup. And no, they're not Canadian!
Transition TR450 - Best New MTB Gear 2014
Transition TR450 mountain bike for 2014 is an upgrade of the previous TR450. Tech weenies, this video is for you. Product Manager Sam Burkhardt not only knows his numbers, he knows what those numbers do.
2014 Specialized S Works Demo 8 - Best New MTB Gear 2014
Specialized S Works Demo 8 mountain bike got a major upgrade for 2014 with a new Ohlins TTX rear shock, which features low speed compression, high speed compression and rebound adjustment.
Surly ECR 29er Off-Road Camping Bike - Best New MTB Gear 2014
Surly ECR 29er Off-Road Camping MTB is a new model from the USA-based company that rolls on a 29 x 3-inch wheel platform.
POC Trabec MIPS Helmet - Best New MTB Gear 2014
POC Trabec MIPS enduro and all-mountain MTB helmet is the newest version of their innovative Trabec helmet. This video explains the MIPS concept incorporated into this mountain bike helmet that helps reduce brain whiplash upon impact.
Thule Round Trip Elite, Thule Round Trip Pro Transport Cases - Best New MTB Gear 2014
Thule Round Trip Elite and Round Trip Pro for 2014 feature an integrated bike stand and are designed for 26", 27.5" and 29" mountain bike wheel sets. The MTB cases in this video won a Eurobike Award for outstanding design.
E*Thirteen TRS Race Crankset, Race Enduro Wheelset - Best New MTB Gear 2014
E*Thirteen TRS Race Crankset with new Dual-Width Chainring design. In this video, Todd Bischoff tells why teams like the Life Cycles team are using this new MTB technology.
Sweet Protection Bushwacker Helmet, Carbon MIPS helmet, Bear Suit Kneepads - Best New MTB Gear 2014
Sweet Protection Bushwacker helmet is a new enduro/all-mountain helmet that focuses on safety, ventilation and weight. This video shows the 5--piece shell technology with 17 vent holes at only 320 gms. The carbon version features MIPS technology which reduces brain rotation up to 50% upon impact.
POC VPD 2.0 DH Kneepad - Best New MTB Gear 2014
POC VPD 2.0 DH kneepad features the brand's own viscal elastic polymer dough to protect the knees of mountain bike riders. The video shows POC Bike Manager Peter Atherton explaining how VPD is different from other MTB protection products on the market.
Credit - Epic TV