In between test rides on Tuesday I got a chance to scope out some really cool Race Face products that will grace your LBS some time very soon. Chris Heynen, Senior Design Engineer at Race Face, walked me through all the new, up and coming products.
First off, Race Face is introducing several new products aimed the longer travel bikes, 5- 7. I’m sure most of you who like to check out the MTB magazines are aware of the Next carbon crank. But are you aware that Race Face also just introduced a new line called the SIXC? Essentially Race Face has created a carbon crank that is lightweight yet very strong – perfect for the longer travel bikes. The SIXC crank has has 3mm of adjustment which facilitates installing a bash guard on bikes with less-than-perfect chain lines. The crank is sold in two configurations: a triple or a double with bash guard.
Along with the crank the SIXC line includes a full-width carbon bar with matching graphics. A SIXC stem and seatpost may be in the works to round out the line – we’ll keep you posted!
Race Face has another new product line that will be introduced this year called the Respond. The Respond will feature fresh graphics and new designs on the crank and stem. A full width bar and a burly seat post will also be included in the Respond group. Handlebars and cranks will be offered in both black and white color schemes.
Also from Race Face: new Turbine rings that have been developed for the Deus and Next SL cranks. These rings boast more ramps that will aid in shifting. Enjoy all the pics!
The Atlas and Atlas FR goes bling in a big way with great colors.
Here is the new entry level Respond that looks great up close both in black and white.
The entire Race Face Evolve gets a face lift with fresh graphics.
The Deus is treated the new Turbine rings and improved Bottom bracket.
The anticipated Next SL crank that is Uber light.
Well folks thats it for now from Race Face but hopefully soon I will have a few full on reviews on these for you.
Cheers..
