The Future of Shifting? Interbike 2010 Post #2

As I navigate my way through all the (mostly boring, non inventive) bright and shiny things that are at Interbike this year, I have found quite a few interesting examples of the passion and drive for progression in this industry. However, I had yet to be astounded by anything until I ran across this 16 pound "auto shifting" titanium hardtail custom built by Fairwheel Bikes out of Tucson, AZ.

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F1 Painted Intense M9s: Interbike Post #1

I didn't go to Interbike, but I will present a few of my favorites from the convention, handpicked just for your viewing pleasure.

The Intense M9 is already a dead sexy downhill bike, but when done up in these F1 schemes the bike looks unreal. I wish these were stock but unfortunately, they are one offs. Check out the color matching on these. Nowadays, most stock color matching is just too much, but these are just right in my mind. They look so fast.

Superstar Components

"High Spec Parts for Peanuts"

In my recent search for the lightest weight flat pedals for the money, (I will post that scientific research in the near future) I stumbled upon Superstar Components. Based in Great Britain, Superstar Components says it is a high quality, discount parts retailer that buys directly from factories and sells direct to market.

Prices can be a bit confusing since they are in British Pounds but as of 3:33 PM on 9/23/10, just multiply by 1.5694 and there's your price in USD. The best news is that shipping is cheaper than for most US based retailers. It is a flat rate only 5 Pounds for shipments to the States, 2.50 within Europe and FREE within the UK. Wheels and other large items are excluded and you need to email them for those rates.

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