RockShox has wholly revamped the popular Reba for 2009.
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An optional 20mm Maxle Lite thru-axle is among the new features.
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RockShox is going heavier into thru-axles
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The new Maxle Lite is claimed to be over 50g lighter
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Quick-release versions will still be the mainstay…
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…but we can only wonder just how far
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The updated Reba chassis
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The new cast magnesium lower legs
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The beefier arch adds a significant amount of material
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Post-style brake mounts
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Revised air spring internals
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The top-end Reba World Cup
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Adjuster knobs are finally detented
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The Revelation has also been updated
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Avid debuted its new Elixir line of hydraulic disc brakes.
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Elixir incorporates a new tapered bore
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The Elixir R features easier reach adjustment…
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…accomplished by a handy dial on the front of the lever.
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The new two-piece caliper
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The bigger window allow more cooling air to pass through
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The new G3 rotor is a bit lighter
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Truvativ has finally redesigned its workhorse Stylo crank
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Chainrings are more heavily machined
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New bash guards are lighter, stronger
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The well-received heavy-duty cranks from Truvativ
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The 2009 season will bring 18 new bars
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Stem clamp areas are reinforced
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The Stylo range of aluminum cross-country bars
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The massively wide BooBar
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Truvativ's Holzfeller bar drops about 10% in weight
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More detailed bar markings
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Looking to add a bit more color to your ride?
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Say it isn't so!
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