BMC's full-carbon Fourstroke full-suspension machine
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The rear end of the new FS01 is crafted
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New lower links are wider for better rear end rigidity.
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A separate seat clamp offered better durability
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The FS01 provides ample clearance for typical XC race and marathon tires.
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Likewise, the full-carbon Team Elite 01 carbon hardtail
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BMC's telltale Integrated Skeleton Concept
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Elongated junctions at the head tube
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The seat tube flares noticeably
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The biggest changes come on BMC's aluminum
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The Fourstroke 02 is now a fully aluminum frame.
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New hydroformed tubing offers added strength
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A short tubular strut reinforces the top tube/seat tube junction.
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The Team Elite 02 receives similar changes
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The TE02's new ISC seat cluster design
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Younger riders get their own version of the Team Elite.
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Even the smallest version of the Team Elite
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The all-new Supertrail sports 140mm of rear wheel travel
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The bottom bracket area is comprised
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The ISC look carries all the way through
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The CX01 cyclocross frame
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The internal headset allows for the larger diameter head tube
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The top-end SLC01 mostly carries over from 2007
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The range-topping SLC01 will be offered
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Speedplay introduces the new Zero Nanogram.
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Speedplay also offers a wealth of parts
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…including various spindle lengths, cleat shims
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Pedro's continues on its environment-saving path
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Pedro's plans to use the highly recyclable high-purity HDPE
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The saddle bag may look a bit odd
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The environmental consciousness evens carries over
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The updated shop-quality chain tool
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Pedro's now offers a Rockstand clamp
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Schwalbe revamps its versatile Racing Ralph
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The Fast Fred morphs into the Furious Fred
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Furious Fred may be a short-knob design
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The superb Triple Compound construction of last year's Nobby Nic
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Niterider says its new TriNewt LED light
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The Li-Ion battery is easily mounted on a frame tube
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The TriNewt also includes LED indicators
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New Niterider heads feature a clever gimbel
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The TriNewt offers a wireless remote option as well
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The MiNewt gets a brighter and more efficient LED for 2008.
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A clean-looking helmet mount option
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The MiNewt lamp head and battery
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A revised MiNewt mounting strap
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