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When drop bar riders think of Iceland, they usually picture epic gravel rides and legendary races like The Rift. But this land of fire and ice has so much more up its sleeve! We took the new Lauf Cycles Elja into the mountains, and what can we say? Iceland absolutely blew us away!I have to get off the bike. This is madness! I think to myself. I just cant keep my line on the trail. So, I hop off, lie down, and hope the wind doesnt blow me straight off the mountainside. Antoine, the French local Im riding with, has done this trail a thousand times, but even hes never experienced anything like this. Just a few minutes earlier, we were laughing in a 40C hot spring, sipping on a tasty pale ale. We hadnt expected the wind to change so quickly, but thats typical of Iceland.The Weather Doesnt Care About Your PlansIn Iceland, you learn fast: planning is important, but nothing ever goes as planned. The reason for our trip was the launch of the new Lauf Elja Laufs first full-suspension XC mountain bike. If youre keen to know more about the bike, check out our in-depth review over at our sister magazine, ENDURO. In this story, we didnt just experience the new Elja, but also the spirit of Iceland itself!The plan? A thrilling adventure around Reykjavik epic trails, 44 river crossings, and glorious glacial panoramas. But as anyone whos been to Iceland knows, the weather can turn on you in the blink of an eye. Sure, you can plan your trip, but youd better be ready to adapt on the fly. No sooner had we arrived than our planned tour around Reykjavik was scrapped due to a storm warning. Instead, we headed north to Akureyri. Our initial disappointment was soon blown away. Instead of rain and storms, we were greeted by deep fjords, blazing sunshine, spectacular trails, and hot springs. A day after we left, Akureyri got its first snowfall of the season. Welcome to Iceland!Nomen est Omen: You dont just ride the Elja, you live itLauf Cycles are well-known among drop bar enthusiasts, but if you speak Icelandic and know the Lauf team, youll quickly realise that their product names carry a deeper meaning. The new Lauf Elja is no exception: Elja is Icelandic for perseverance much like Seigla (resilience), the name of Laufs gravel bike. It didnt take long for us to figure out why perseverance is such a key theme at Lauf, thanks to a chat with the brands founder and CEO, Benni Sklason.First, it was an extraordinary gravel bike suspension fork, then an unconventional gravel bike, followed by a road bike, and now their first mountain bike with a unique twist. Lauf Cycles has always carved its own path, and with the new XC full-suspension Elja, theyre aiming to set new benchmarks and shake up the short-travel MTB segment. Taking unconventional paths as a company is rarely easy, especially when potential customers first need to grasp the technological benefits, meaning theres a lot of explaining to do. As an entrepreneur, you need a certain level of perseverance, especially when you really believe in your vision, pursue clear goals, and continuously aim to evolve. Running a business is never straightforward; whether its shifting market conditions, team dynamics, or new projects, there are always fresh challenges. But if theres one thing that helps, its perseverance.Headwinds and Contradictions Be DamnedPerseverance is key to achieving any goal or dream and that goes for Antoine, too. Hes one of those people whose depth you only appreciate on the second glance. Antoine lives life on his own terms, completely detached from the expectations of others. After the Lauf press event, we spent a few more days with him, exploring Iceland together. With the best road trip tunes playing in his 44, Antoine shared the story of his journey from France to Iceland.Antoines life was shaped by a profound loss: the death of his father. Naturally, this moment was marked by deep sorrow, but it also brought the fragility of life into sharp focus for him. It inspired Antoine to live life to the fullest and to constantly seek out new experiences.Despite or perhaps because of the headwinds he faced, including a late-diagnosed eye condition, Antoine decided to pursue his dreams with unwavering perseverance. Against his doctors advice, he began welding his own bike frames and building his own bike brand. With no budget for a photographer, he took matters into his own hands and started shooting photos himself. Photography and poor eyesight? For many, that sounds like a contradiction, but Antoine found ways to live his dreams, even when the odds were stacked against him.What do you really want to do with your life?Existential questions change the way we see what we truly need. When answered honestly, they often reveal a clear direction for how we should shape our lives. Antoine confronted this question early on, choosing not to follow the typical career path: What do I really want to do?For him, life isnt a rigidly planned path, but rather a journey to discover what truly matters. He wants to strip life down to the essentials. For him, that boils down to three things: bikes, photography, and meeting new people. As we drive through Icelands lunar landscape, he repeatedly emphasises that he doesnt want any unnecessary baggage just the things that are genuinely important to him in his everyday life. From the outside, his life might seem modest he lives in a converted garage in Reykjavik but hes grateful: trails right on his doorstep and a job that combines his passions, allowing him to delve deeper into Icelandic society.Antoine fondly recalls how he randomly met Bergur, a local who quickly became both a friend and mentor, regularly connecting him with jobs that were exactly what he was looking for. First it was a position as a bike guide and mechanic at the tour operator Icebike, and now his current role at Lauf! Bergur is one of the pillars of the Icelandic bike scene, and heads up Research & Product Development at Lauf.The answer is blowing in the windThe ride in the 44 flies by just as quickly as the wind blows away the steam from the hot springs along our route. When we step out at the trailhead in Reykjadalur, about 40 minutes east of Reykjavik, one thing is clear: Its going to be chilly. Really chilly!Our original plan: the classic trail loop with a quick dip in the hot springs. But both in the car park and on the climb, were reminded of Icelands golden rule for plans: expect the unexpected. The wind is much stronger than we anticipated, so the more exposed sections of the trail up in the hills are out of the question. Is that a problem? Not at all!At a snails pace, battling a fierce headwind, we make it halfway up the mountain. The wind whips the grasses into waves, howling in our ears. Every so often, were forced to dismount and push. Our hands are getting cold, but the destination is just too tempting to quit!SklA hot stream and two beers from the backpack! Could there be a better way to top off this trail ride, even if we skipped the summit this time? Hardly. Skl!Less riding, more relaxing: we spend a full two hours lounging in the 40C stream as the wind whistles above us, watching the sun dip behind the mountains. We keep delaying the inevitable moment of stepping back out into the cold and getting dressed in the wind. But eventually, it has to be done. So, gear up and lets head down!With the wind at our backs, we zoom down the slope, eyeing up the trail wed planned to hit. But after the first corner, a gust blasts out of a canyon so hard it catches in our spokes, pushing us sideways and forcing us to stop. Ever sailed on singletrack? Neither had we until today. Antoine and I exchange a look, lean into the wind, and turn the bikes around, only to watch them lift off: Fuck! Our bikes are like flags in the wind. Once again, Iceland makes it clear: not today!We fight our way back around the corner, laying down twice along the way to avoid getting blown over by the gusts, but eventually, we make it back to the sheltered main path. Halfway down, we give it another go, this time with success and a tailwind! On the descent, were braking double time. As for the uphill sections? No need to pedal just make yourself big and let the wind carry you right up! And wouldnt you know it: we find our flow, pass a stunning waterfall, and let the now slightly gentler wind carry us down into the valley. Perseverance pays off!We drop back to the valley floor, happy and buzzing with energy: we may have only ridden half the trail, but we got double the adrenaline!Iceland blew us away in two ways: the breathtaking landscapes that both fascinate and push you to your physical limits, and the realisation that we have so little control over external forces like the weather or natural elements. But therein lies the power of this country: it forces you to stay flexible and make the best of any situation. Its the same with achieving goals, whether its a race, a summit, or business success our new favourite word is: Elja perseverance.You can find the review of the Lauf Elja over at our sister magazine ENDURO.Der Beitrag Blown away by Iceland with the new Lauf Elja erschien zuerst auf GRAN FONDO Cycling Magazine.

The Icelandic brand best known for gravel and carbon-sprung suspension forks has officially entered the mountain bike world. The all-new Lauf Elja is an all-new trail machine aimed squarely at speed and fun. It also has room for 2.8 tires and ships with all-new Goodyear Peak 2.6 tires.Plus, the looks alone will spark some conversations at the trailhead. There is much to unpack here so lets start at the top.Photo: Antoine DauresLauf Elja What is it?Ill be honest. When I was invited to Lauf HQ in Iceland, I did not expect the Elja. We were only told, Its a mountain bike. Based on the popularity of short-travel and gravel-capable soft tails on the market, I fully expected to see a Lauf sprung short-travel cross-country bike with gravel capabilities.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorWhen the team unveiled the Elja, I was taken aback. Theres a lot to take in, not only in aesthetics but also in capability and suspension design.To answer the question above, the Lauf Elja is a 120mm (or 130mm, depending on build) cross-country/down-country mountain bike with lots of capability and pedaling efficiency. It comes in two distinct build options: XC and Trail. Both primarily utilize RockShox Flight Attendant suspension, and all arrive with an AXS Reverb dropper post and wireless shifting (and without any option for mechanical shifting).Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorBlast From the PastThe Elja frame is an old-school silhouette. Many designs, including vintage bikes like the Cannondale Raven and newer bikes like the Marin and Polygons with the R3ACT suspension, come to mind. Thats the Elja, though. Its unique, multifaceted, and enjoyablebut more later.Photo: Antoine DauresIts a little cross-country and a little enduro. The single pivot design allows for a quick and progressive cross-country feel. Meanwhile, the super beefy (and we mean beefy) rear triangle delivers efficient power transfer and an excellent pedaling feel. Swap out the 120mm SID Ultimate for a 130mm RockShox Pike, and you get a trail-capable bike with snappy handling. Plus, the larger tire size adds extra comfort and confidence on the trail.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorIs that a 2.6mm Tire? Yes and the Lauf Elja will fit up to a 2.8 tire with 10mm of clearance in all directions (3.0 tires will fit too, but you didnt hear that from us). Lauf worked with Goodyear to develop a fast rolling 2.6 cross-country tire that would accentuate the capability of the Elja. The fact that some cross-country pros ran 2.5 tires at the Paris games makes me feel that Lauf is headed in the right direction. Plus, the tire is surprisingly lightweight and very fast (once you spin it up to speed). Side note: The Goodyear Peak 2.6 tire weight is 824gPhoto: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorLauf Single Pivot (LSP)Lauf is starting from scratch for Eljas suspension design, with no other models from which the company can pull. For this reason, they kept it the least complicated with a single-pivot design. Lauf explained their choice of pivot placement: Most MTB rear suspension designs locate their effective center of rotation in a similar area. They didnt reinvent the wheel or cross a river for water, as they put it, but they have some neat ideas for making a single pivot more effective.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorThe LSP suspension boasts a unique Bracing Box design. The box firmly braces the left and right swing arms together behind the seat tube, resulting in a laterally stiffer structure than if one would brace the sides together in front of the seat tube.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorGreasing the SystemSome single-pivot designs expose the rear shock to undesirable lateral loads (in extreme riding scenarios). This is where LSP leaf springs comes in.The flex-arm design doesnt provide suspension, but it greases up the system, as Lauf states, and prevents the shock from damage. Though it doesnt really flex, It takes advantage of the distance from the rear shock to the bracing box in the LSP design. This helps provide lateral compliance between the rear wheel and rear shock when needed.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorIs that a DUB BB Pivot?YesThe main pivot bearing is a BSA/DUB bottom bracket. Lauf chose it for its availability, ease of use, and strength/stiffness. It makes sense, especially if youre traveling and need to service your bearings. Most, if not all, shops should have this and the tools to install/remove it.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorAll other hardware on the Elja frameset is titanium (excluding axles), with little Lauf logos laser etched. This is a lovely touch and standard in all Elja models.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorWhat About the Tube Shapes?The elephant in the room is the tube shaping and chain stay-less frame design. The design team at Lauf looked to maximize the frames stiffness, giving it that get up and go feeling. They also wanted to maximize tire clearance and suspension fluidity. The end result is the drastic and somewhat organic shaping you see.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorThe frames rear is asymmetrical, with some oversized shapes to improve stiffness while maintaining a reasonably low weight.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorSuspension SpecIf you look at the frame closely, youll notice there are only a few cable ports, and its very dependent on electronic shifting. The same is said with suspension, as the new Elja is primarily available with RockShox Flight Attendant and SRAM AXS shifting/dropper.The entry-level models of the Elja Trail (Weekend Warrior Transmission and Race) arrive with a RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ 2 Position rear shock and RockShox Pike Selection suspension. No Internal StorageThis unique design also means Lauf can hold a max of two (small) water bottles in the front triangle. Our test bikes were set up with the stubby 450ml (15oz) fidlock bottles. Theres also a mount on the bottom of the downtube. There is no internal storage, which Im indifferent to, but Lauf was adamantly against it.Why cut a hole in a beautifully crafted carbon frame, then add weight and unneeded stress to the downtube? We chose not to craft downtube storage, we choose to save the weight and frame integrity,Benedikt Sklason LaufPhoto: Antoine DauresLauf Elja Models and SpecsThe Lauf Elja is available in two models: Elja XC and Elja Trail. Both models come with RockShox suspension (Pike or SID Ultimate), SRAM AXS shifting, and AXS Reverb dropper posts.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorMost bikes receive Zipp 1Zero HiTop wheels, ranging from HiTop base or S. The entry-level Elja Trail Weekend Warrior has DT Swiss M1900 Spline alloy wheels. The Elja XC brakes range from SRAM Level Bronze to Level Ultimate 4-piston.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorThe Elja ushers in a new Lauf carbon flat bar. The new Mountain Bar is full carbon with a 35mm clamp diameter, +/- 12mm rise, 780mm width, and weighs 200g.Lauf Elja XC models: Elja XC Flight Attendant ($6,990), Elja XC Ultimate Flight Attendant ($8,290* tested) and the XC Ultimate Rift Experience ($12,790).Lauf Elja Trail models: Elja Weekend Warrior Transition ($4,590), Race ($5,890), Race Flight Attendant ($8,290), and Flight Attendant Ultimate ($12,790).Photo: Antoine DauresWhats the Rift?If you opt for the Rift version in either the XC or Trail Elja, you will get a rolled-out-red-carpet five-day premium MTB stage race in Iceland. This includes you, your favorite riding partner, and a roommate during the event. The Rift showcases Icelands finest mountain bike riding and picturesque landscapes.Lauf Elja SizingThe new Lauf Elja is available in sizes S (51-54), M (57- 510,) L (510-62), and XL (63-66). Photo: Antoine DauresFirst ImpressionsI have many thoughts about the Lauf Elja, and with a full review coming, I decided to give some initial thoughts on the news piece.For our demo ride, I opted for the cross-country version in a medium with Goodyear Peak 2.6 tires. Im 5 11, and the medium felt right on the money. It was small enough to be playful but not too cramped when powering on the flats.Photo: Antoine DauresCross Country VibesWe were treated to some of Icelands most incredible (and challenging) trails. For the cross-country part of our adventure, we had our choice of everything XC, including fire road climbs leading into a technical single track, drops, and manmade features basically an XCO course. Photo: Antoine DauresThough unfamiliar with the Elja and its handling, I felt at home instantly. The Eljas handling and driving are much like a cross-country bike but with more capability. I felt myself hammering on the Fire Road dirt climb, looking down and forgetting I was on a trail bike.Photo: Antoine DauresExtra Confidence In the twisty-turny bits of the XC trails, the Elja moved well. Its not a super short bike wheelbase-wise, but it maneuvers like one. The Flight Attendant helps with the aggressive nature of XC riding, and Im sure Id have fewer get up and sprint sensations without the pedal and lockout modes running nearly non-stop.Photo: Antoine DauresOnce you get the tires rolling, this bike is fast. Yes, the higher-volume tires are an asset, but they do take some getting used to, or at least I did. I came from my XC bike with 2.30 tires, and sprinting up small risers felt slightly slow. But they fly when you get them going, say on a rolling flow section of trail. Plus, the extra confidence boost of the extra volume is a nice perk.Photo: Antoine DauresThe frame is wide, and I dont see issues with most of it. But if you have a narrow stance on the bike or your heels point inward, you might run into issues with frame rub. Despite the size of the frame, the bike is lightweight (25.4 lbs without pedals) and handles like a much lighter machine on the climbs.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorA Very Capable 120mmI was very impressed with Eljas pedal efficiency for the climbing and descending days. Not only because we climbed some very serious slopes (ski slopes with no lift access), but I always had traction, even in the sandy, gravel bits. The suspension was sensitive and not just for the drop-offs or lockouts.On the bigger technical bits (that Im admittedly not the best at), the Elja was like a feather in my pocket. I felt more confident than I did on my personal 120mm trail bike and could finesse the bike more around features.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorThe suspension was straightforward to tune to my riding style (20% sag and consulted with the volume chart), and I could get full travel without overcomplicating the setup. The same can be said about the tire volume. I was riding 17PSI most of the time, which seems nearly perfect on my 160-lb frame with pack included.Photo: Antoine DauresWear a Pack For Long DaysThe only piece that really left me wanting on the Elja is the water bottle mounts. I can see this bike being an all-day adventure beast, and the mounts on the frame are just not up to standard. Yes, you can fit some smaller bottles with a side-loading cage, but those dont always work. Plus there is a down tube mount, but that bottle is usually covered in mud and gross after a long day on the trails. That said, I did wear a pack for most of the days riding, and the bikes ethos is more down-country than anything else.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorWho is it for?If I were to describe the Elja rider, it would be anyone looking for a chameleon of a bike (but not the Santa Cruz Chameleon). Its a competent bike in all directions: up ski slopes, down chunky trails, and off drops. Its a bike you could take on a mountain bike trip and easily ride everything from cross-country races to marathons to bike parks. The larger tires give the Elja that little extra bit of suspension and confidence to the rider. Considering the relatively low price, The builds are all well thought out and deliver a heck of a lot for way less than others in the market.Photo: Jordan Villella/BikeRumorFinal ImpressionsAs of right now, with many miles on the Elja, Im a big fan. There are some shortcomings, but I like where Lauf is going. This bike will be the do-it-all machine for so many riders and introduce them to a new world of confidence on technical terrain.The pricing is excellent and will hopefully attract more riders to this new venture byLauf. The entry point of $4590 for the base model Elja Trail is downright impressive and offers tons of value for a fraction of what others are priced at.The post Lauf Surprises Us with the Elja Full Suspension Mountain Bike w/ 2.6 Tires appeared first on Bikerumor.

Bob Parlee founder of Parlee Cycles has died peacefully at home with his family after suffering with cancer for four years.Bob founded Parlee Cycles 25 years ago after a successful career building high-performance carbon fibre racing boats.In the late 90s, he began applying his knowledge of composites and engineering to bicycles. By late 1999, he and his wife Isabel had quit their day jobs and founded Parlee Cycles.Bob Parlee created some of the world's most coveted carbon road bikes. - Neil Godwin / Our MediaWord spread quickly about the unique, ultra-light and high-performance carbon bikes coming out of the Parlee workshop on the North Shore of Boston.Parlee became the name in custom carbon framesets and remains, to this day, the high watermark of carbon frames.Parlee debuted the first sub-900g frame in 2004 and took on the biggest brands in the world with its off-the-peg sub-800g Z5 in 2010.It also adopted new tech earlier than most, debuting a disc-brake equipped TT/tri bike ahead of the competition.The 2012 Z-Zero brought not only custom geometry but also custom ride quality.A friend I always looked forward to seeingI have first-hand experience with Parlee Cycles and Bob.Back in 2013, I had the pleasure of going through the process of speccing a custom bike with Parlee.Retul fittings and lots of consultations went into creating my Parlee Z-Zero. Weighing 6.65kg and replete with original SRAM Red eTap, power meter and Zipp wheels, it still has pride of place in my garage.My custom Parlee Z-Zero is one of my all-time favourite bikes. - Russell Burton / Our MediaThe absolute icing on the cake of this experience was heading to Bespoke Cycles in Farringdon to collect the bike. There, I had the honour of meeting Bob face-to-face and spending the day talking through his bike history and all about my bike.They say never meet your heroes, but that wasnt the case with Bob.We spent hours chatting about all things bikes, including outlining his time spent making bikes that went uncredited in the worlds biggest races underneath the biggest stars of the day, including Tyler Hamilton and others that remain off the record.Bob had the unique ability to distill the most complex of engineering and composites tech into language that was easy to understand. I learned more that day about carbon fibre bike building than from myriad brand presentations and much PR spin.On that, PR spin is something Parlee didnt do Bob simply let his product speak for itself.I left that meeting, not only with one of the very best road bikes Ive ever ridden, but also with a connection to that bike that remains to this day.Bobs personality made him more than a bike builder of note, but also a friend I always looked forward to seeing over the years at shows and events.Bob led the design and development of Parlee for two decades. He stepped away from the business full-time four years ago, after his cancer diagnosis. Even in his semi-retirement, Bob kept sketching out new ideas and designs in the notebooks he was never without.Parlee released the Ouray at Sea Otter 2024. - Scott Windsor / Our MediaIn 2023, Bob sold Parlee to British ex-pat John Harrison. He explained to me back in 2023 that, as a long-time Parlee customer, he wanted to take on the rebuilding of the business and continue the work Bob started, ensuring the legacy of the Parlee name.Bob's death marks the passing of one of the greats of bike design and the builder of some of the most desirable road bikes of the past 20 years.As I finish writing this, Im heading to my garage to pull down the Z-Zero from its prime position, wipe it down, check the tyres, and head out for a ride to remember a brilliant bike designer, engineer and friendly face who will be sorely missed.So, thanks for the ride Bob it's been a privilege.

After finishing 6th in the individual time trial at the 2024 World Championships inZrich, Kasper Asgreen headed home, assuming his job had been done. However, after Andreas Kron was forced to withdraw from selection due to injury, Asgreen has been called back to Switzerland.Kron had been on the D...

For the last nine years, the Troy has served as Devincis most versatile, do-it-all trail bike. For its tenth birthday the Troy not only gets a fully redesigned frame, it also gets a little brother. There will now be two models of the 5th generation Troy offered The Troy and Troy ST (short travel).The new Troys boast several updates including in-frame storage, internal cable routing, new rocker links and UDH compatibility among others. Since the new Troy has been bumped up to 150mm travel, it and the 130mm ST model sit on either side of the outgoing Troys 140mm.Ive been riding the new Troy for the last few weeks, so check out my review article to see how it performed on-trail.Devinci Troy and Troy ST Frame Features:The Troy and Troy ST frames are made in Canada from Optimum G04 6061 T6 aluminum. Devinci says this aluminum provides excellent durability, stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio. The frames are hand built in Canada and covered by a lifetime warranty.Suspension is managed by Devincis Split-Pivot suspension linkage, which separates braking and acceleration forces providing excellent small-bump compliance and solid pedalling efficiency. This linkage is also tuned with a progressive leverage ratio that works well with coil shocks.The updated Troy offers 150/160mm suspension travel, both increased from the previous Troys 140mm rear travel and 150mm fork.Formerly set up as a 29er the new Troy rolls out with MX wheels, but all frame sizes are 29 compatible via a flip-chip in the lower shock mount. If you decide to run a full 29 setup, the flip-chip offers Hi and Lo geometry settings. Flipping the chip for MX compatibility maintains the same geometry with either rear wheel size. Suspension kinematics arent identical with either wheel, but the differences in anti-squat, anti-rise, and leverage rate are very minor. For those who favor a bit less squish, the Troy ST provides 130mm of rear travel and a 140mm fork. The ST is set up with 29 wheels on medium-XL frames, and 27.5 wheels on XS and small frames. The Troy STs flip-chip offers Hi and Lo positions for all frame sizes, plus offers MX compatibility for 27.5 wheels on the M-XL frames. The whole Troy frame has been redesigned, most noticeably with less curves. The new frames feature straighter top tubes, down tubes, and seat stays, plus a smaller shock mount on the down tube. The Troys also include a redesigned rocker link that shaves weight from the outgoing version.One big addition is Devincis Shed frame storage system, offering convenient in-bike storage for essential trail tools and supplies. Devinci was careful to leave plenty of space in the frames for water bottles. Even a size small will fit a 500ml bottle with a reservoir rear shock.Fitments/Frame Protection:The updated alloy frames now include internal cable routing, with nice clean straight-entry holes at the head tube. Key fitments include a SRAM UDH derailleur hanger, and a 73mm threaded BB shell with a 3-bolt ISCG mount.As with the new Troys, Devinci is moving their MTBs back to 148mm Boost axle spacing from 157mm. They say with 55mm chainline spacing (compatible with SRAMs T-Type transmissions) they can achieve the tire and chainring clearance they desire without the wider rear axle. The Troy offers clearance for 292.5 or 27.52.6 rear tires, and fits chainrings from 28-34t.As for dropper posts, the Troy comes with 150mm posts on smalls, 180mm on medium, 200mm on large, and 220mm on XL. The Troy ST adds an XS frame size, which comes with a 125mm post. The frames accept 31.6mm diameter posts.All Troy frames are built with Enduro brand double lip sealed bearings. Key linkage pivots feature double row bearings for increased durability and rigidity. To fend off damage, the Troys come with chainstay protectors and lower down tube guards.Geometry: TroyThe redesigned Troy frame features updated geometry, with a familiar recipe of slacker steering and a steeper seat angle. Out back the Troys get size specific chainstay lengths, with two lengths shared between four frame sizes. With three different geo configurations possible, Ill leave it to you to pore through the options shown in the chart above.Geometry: Troy STAs you might guess, the Troy STs reach numbers are a bit longer than the Troys, their head tube angles are a bit steeper, and the chainstays are a tad longer.The above chart shows geometry figures for the Troy STs stock wheel sizes Full 27.5 on XS/S frames, and full 29 on M-XLs. As mentioned earlier, the M-XL frames can run a 27.5 rear wheel (with the chip in Hi position), but the flip-chip maintains the same geometry as the full 29 setup in Lo.Model Lineup:Devinci is debuting the new Troys with just one model of each for now. More complete build options will be announced in Spring 2025. See the images below for complete build specs on the introductory GX AXS models.Troy GX AXS 12S $5549The Troy GX AXS 12S frames come in Gloss/Matcha.Troy ST GX AXS 12S $5299The ST models frame comes in Gloss/Stoneware Orange.This photo and title photo c. Margus Rigadevinci.comThe post Devinci Updates The Troy With Increased Travel, Also Introduces a Troy ST appeared first on Bikerumor.

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