The Mountain Bikes of Interbike (Photo Heavy)

Each year we go to Interbike for just one reason: to see the latest and greatest mountain bike gear. Admittedly the whole thing can be overwhelming and it’s even tough to keep up with the coverage (we’ve posted 25 articles about the show already with several more on the way). For those with short attention …

By Jeff Barber
October 1, 2012 Last Updated: August 12, 2024

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Norco Aurum

: Norco Aurum

: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert

: Yeti SB95

: Kona Satori

: Intense Spider 29

: Turner Burner

: Tretta All Wheel Drive 29er

: Diamondback Mason

: Niner Air 9

: Niner Jet 9 (Carbon)

: Norco Truax

: Norco Range

: Norco Sight

: Santa Cruz Tallboy LT

: Santa Cruz Superlight 29

: Santa Cruz Tallboy LT (Carbon)

: Santa Cruz Blur XC

: Santa Cruz Blur LT

: Steve Peat’s Santa Cruz v10

: Haro Flightline Carbon 29

: Surly Ogre

: Raleigh XXIX Singlespeed

: Phil Wood FS Fat Bike

: Salsa Fargo (Titanium)

: Salsa Beargrease

: Jamis Dakar XCR 29 Pro

: Jamis Dakota D29 Pro

: Redline d620

: Ritchey 650b

: Specialized S-works Fate Carbon 29er

: Specialized Safire Expert (Womens)

: Redline d880 (?)

: Redline d680

: Pivot Mach 5.7

: Pivot Les

: Pivot Mach 4 (Womens)

: Pivot Mach 429 (Carbon)

: Breezer Cloud 9

: Fuji SLM 29

: Spot Honey Badger 29er

: KHS SixFifty 608

: Intense Carbine

: Intense M9 FRO

: Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL

: Rocky Mountain Slayer 70

: Rocky Mountain Altitude 750

: Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon

: Specialized S-Works Enduro

: Jamis Dakota Race

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Corey Maddocks Colorado // 2008
Oct 2, 2012

@GimmeAraise, check out the Surly Neck Romancer

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GimmeAraise 2011
Oct 2, 2012

wow! that would be it..... to bad i need a stupid road bike to train for racing next year! any clue how much this thing runs?

wider rims + snow all ove the streets of Crested Butte = Lotz of fun!

Jared13 California // 2011
Oct 2, 2012

I still love that FS fat bike. It's just crazy looking!

Greg Heil Colorado // 2008
Oct 2, 2012

Lots of beautiful bikes! The Norcos are some of my favorites.

Johneblz New York // 2009
Oct 2, 2012

The Norca bikes do look pretty sick. Makes me want to spend money I dont have.

These fat bikes are starting to really peak my intrest! the Salsa Beargrease color scheme is sick!

Agreed, that is one cool looking color scheme!

Syd Patricio Ontario // 2008
Oct 2, 2012

Wow some great shots there. Love the look of the Intense Spider

also how was the Spot bike with no real chain? could you crank and not notice a difference?

More info here: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-events/interbike-2012-spot-honey-badger-test-ride/
And here: http://www.gregridestrails.com/2011/05/spot-belt-drive-single-speed-test.html

Haha you know it man!

I've not had the chance to spend a lot of time on a single speed (yet), but actually the part I like the least is the descending, not the climbing. Sure, the climbing can be tough at times, but when I'm descending I REALLY like to pin it, but on a SS you don't have any gears to shift up so you can only go so fast.

You Guys always have a write up for everything. haha good stuff Greg. I have never road a SS but I assume it’s crucial to figure out how to climb on one in order to like it!

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