This Bontrager-exclusive technology disrupts the safety standards the industry has accepted for over 30 years. WaveCel is a collapsible cellular structure that lines the inside of the helmet. Jet is a kids' bike helmet with skater-inspired style, proven WaveCel protection, and a parent-approved price. Mountain bikers, on the other hand, get nine new tread patterns for 2010 including the ultra-fast rolling XR0 and G1 models, the new freeride-specific FR3 and three 29er-specific tires.A stylish kids' helmet with WaveCel, a leading helmet technology in the protection against cycling-related head injuries.Ī major advancement in the protection against cycling-related head injuries Roadies get a new Race X Lite Aero TT tire, though, with built-up sidewalls to smooth the transition between tire and rim for a claimed six-second time savings over a 10km time trial and additional Hard-Case variants in other models for riders that require more durability for training. We already showed you the changes on the road side of things back in July and not much has changed on the off-road side (apart from tubeless rim strips and valve stems now being included) with cross-country and all-mountain Rhythm models carried over for 2010. 'The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round…' To complement last year's Gary Fisher Roscoe introduction, shop mechanics may also want to grab the new Bontrager bearing press specifically sized for that model's pivot bearings. The top-end Rollbar 18 includes all the usual suspects plus other handy bits like a disc brake pad spreader, chain tool, a built-in tire lever plus storage for a spare chain link and pin. The Rollbar collection of mini-tools is revamped, too, with three models (8, 12, 18) to suit the task at hand. In keeping with Bontrager's 'something for everything' philosophy, even the range of tools will expand for 2010.Ī new Chaintool features a built-in tray to hold on to one side of the chain during pin installation, a two-side driver pin for double the useful lifespan, and a magnetic pocket to store spare links. All rack-mounted bags will also feature Bontrager's tool-free Interchange attachment system for easy installation and removal. Colors and textures will be somewhat random as a result, but this also still keeps much of the material from ending up in a landfill.Ģ010 will see a host of other new bag models, too, including new fewer than nine rack-top truck bags, a collection of polyurethane-coated waterproof bags plus messenger-style carriers and even laptop sleeves. As a side benefit, each bag is also highly water resistant and every bag is slightly different depending on what fabrics were available at the time.Īlong those same lines, Bontrager's Seat Pack Pro will include optional models built using leftover fabrics from other companies' bags and apparel production. Moreover, current Bontrager shoe owners will be happy to hear that aftermarket upgrade kits for the included eSoles eFit footbeds are finally available from Trek retailers.īontrager's newest collection of panniers and messenger bags are built using recycled bicycle inner tubes and old event banners in an effort to minimize use of virgin materials.
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