Interbike 2010 - Big Hitters In The Elka Booth!

by Mike Levy
Sep 25, 2010 at 22:50

Elka Suspension may have had a small booth at this year's Interbike, but their presence was larger than life. Not only did the Canadian suspension experts debut their new fork cartridge at the show, but they also were showing off a number of the newest and most sought after downhill bikes, all equipped with the Elka Stage 5 damper.

Inside you'll find FOUR videos that will cover:

The 2011 Canadian made Cove Shocker
The curvy '11 Foes Hydro downhill bike
Turner's much anticipated DHR
Steve Romaniuk talks about his Mongoose Boot'r

Read on...

Chaz from Cove talks about the lighter and slacker 2011 Shocker

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Elka goodness turns the level of Canadiana in this photo up to 11. The made in B.C. Cove Shocker gets a geometry tweak that brings it more in line with other current race bikes, with a 64 degree head angle and a 1.5
Elka goodness turns the level of Canadiana in this photo up to 11. The made in B.C. Cove Shocker gets a geometry tweak that brings it more in line with other current race bikes, with a 64 degree head angle and a 1.5" head tube that will let you tweak it further using different headset cups. While this latest revision of the Shocker is lighter than previous models, I'm willing to bet that it still retains the burly and trouble free ride that has made it a top privateer choice.




Brent Foes gives you a tour of the new Hydro DH bike

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The always informative Dave Turner on his new DHR and Elka Suspension

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Dave has been using an Elka damper throughout the prototyping process of his new DHR and this has allowed Elka to come up with a tune that best suits the dw-link equipped race bike. Good to see some can-am know how coming together on the new Turner.
Dave has been using an Elka damper throughout the prototyping process of his new DHR and this has allowed Elka to come up with a tune that best suits the dw-link equipped race bike. Good to see some can-am know how coming together on the new Turner.




Canadian homeslice Steve Romaniuk tells us about his Elka equipped Mongoose Boot'r. Get'r done at Rampage!

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I can pretty much guarantee that Steve's Boot'r sees more time off the ground in a single day than your machine does all month. I tested the Boot'r a few years back and was blown away by how well the bike pedaled and tracked. In fact, I'd still list it as one of my favorite big bikes of all time. That's right... and the complete bike retails for less than many boutique bare frames. The '11 Boot'r gets updated with more current geometry numbers, including a slacker head angle. Hear me now, this will be one of the sleeper hits of next season.
I can pretty much guarantee that Steve's Boot'r sees more time off the ground in a single day than your machine does all month. I tested the Boot'r a few years back and was blown away by how well the bike pedaled and tracked. In fact, I'd still list it as one of my favorite big bikes of all time. That's right... and the complete bike retails for less than many boutique bare frames. The '11 Boot'r gets updated with more current geometry numbers, including a slacker head angle. Hear me now, this will be one of the sleeper hits of next season.


Visit the Elka website for more information.

Did you miss the new Elka Suspension fork cartridge? Check it out here!

www.covebikesblog.com
www.foesracing.com
www.turnerbikes.com
www.mongoose.com
www.steveromaniuk.com


Stay tuned for more Interbike coverage!
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53 Comments

  • + 3
flag xTheRoseRedx (Sep 26, 2010 at 14:51)
 Steve knows whats up, he's my idol. Always loved his style and attitude to the sport. Giver' Steve!
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flag anarchistx (Sep 26, 2010 at 4:40)
 Man I love Cove, my 2007 Shocker is awesome but may have to trade in for the new one. Listening to Chaz talk on the vid... It obviously makes you very relaxed just talking about it! Hmmm wonder if his personal one is GREEN and he does'nt make a HASH of riding it........;P
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flag devulge96 (Sep 26, 2010 at 5:27)
 Lol, crazy conspiracies! Razz
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flag DbighitQ (Sep 27, 2010 at 10:22)
 hmmmm...reminds me a little bit of a weaker CR1 engineering internal setup...
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flag trozzle (Sep 26, 2010 at 11:11)
 do elka shocks fit trek sessions? ive heard the shock body hits the downtube????
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flag NorCalikonaryder (Sep 26, 2010 at 9:55)
 idk what U guys are smoking but he is not stoned...he is just naturally that way...
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flag mattmroz (Sep 26, 2010 at 17:59)
 WP needs to start making bike suspension
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flag trentj (Sep 26, 2010 at 23:09)
 does steves bike have flat tires? lol
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flag mexfreeride (Sep 27, 2010 at 12:56)
 haha, i noticed that too...
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flag mudisgood (Sep 26, 2010 at 18:58)
 The Cove dude is awesome
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flag motoman2 (Sep 26, 2010 at 9:43)
 hahahaha so stoned hahaha
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flag panzer103 (Sep 26, 2010 at 6:33)
 That guy from Cove looks homeless.
That Foes is pretty cool.
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flag bunkey (Sep 26, 2010 at 6:39)
 Baked. Theres a subtle difference.
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flag mrmizzle5 (Sep 26, 2010 at 0:52)
 whats that white bike hanging over steve's right shoulder?
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flag crossi (Sep 26, 2010 at 2:48)
 looks like the new gaint glory frame
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flag thepriceseliger (Sep 26, 2010 at 12:14)
 It's a One Ghost Industries Musashi.
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flag biker-green (Sep 26, 2010 at 0:59)
 stoned much....
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flag sjones10 (Sep 26, 2010 at 7:58)
 if not stoned, certainly fried.
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flag masterk (Sep 26, 2010 at 0:55)
 looks like a bloody elka festival
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flag boulder174 (Sep 26, 2010 at 3:39)
 How do you guys think Romo will do at Rampage..he's always been a shreader for sure...but it has been awhile..
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flag devulge96 (Sep 26, 2010 at 4:02)
 Debatable..: there's more competition now,from newer riders. But he has a lot of experience In this type of stuff.
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flag specializedalltheway (Sep 26, 2010 at 5:05)
 i think he'll do ok as the bike he rides is super dialed and he has got awesome style and bike control but i also think the results will be very close.
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flag devulge96 (Sep 26, 2010 at 5:23)
 Maybe...I suppose we will have to wait to see
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flag dirteveryday (Sep 26, 2010 at 17:17)
 It's not like he quit shredding...he just quit being so visible. Call it growing up a bit and taking his "career" more seriously, as that's what it is. I remember these same questions popping up when Berrecloth shaved his head, started wearing jerseys instead of sleeveless T's... He prob wouldn't still be in the game at all if he didn't evolve. And if you ask me, Romo has a bit more stake in the game with his tour biz, etc. And he's actually out there pushing product, not just flaunting a bad attitude and being an ass in general...heh heh..
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flag specializedalltheway (Sep 26, 2010 at 17:53)
 i completely agree,the romo just shreds the trails he's had a huge influence on my riding.and i love how he's helping to push the mongoose product along with elka etc.
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flag boulder174 (Sep 27, 2010 at 0:48)
 Ive watched Romo for years on videos..he's been one of my fav freeriders to watch..im looking foward to seeing the "romaniak" again shread that mtn October 1st.
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flag k2dan (Sep 26, 2010 at 5:22)
 very happy for elka ,i dont know if they gana go air and yes forks would be fun
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flag devulge96 (Sep 26, 2010 at 5:24)
 Forks would be great! And I'm thinking not overpriced?
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flag Dan-the-Kona-riper (Sep 26, 2010 at 0:49)
 thats Really Sick !
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flag xtr3m3 (Sep 26, 2010 at 0:48)
 verry sweet :X !
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flag gravitymaker214 (Sep 26, 2010 at 9:50)
 someone needs to spike the inverted fork punch bowl?!?!?!?!?!?!
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flag Downhill340 (Sep 26, 2010 at 2:09)
 Im hating the forks on the bootr
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flag ninjatarian (Sep 26, 2010 at 2:53)
 Seriously? Thats like my dream fork, hand build in Wisconsin to perfection.
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flag ninjatarian (Sep 26, 2010 at 2:59)
 I hope Elka decides to start producing forks
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flag Downhill340 (Sep 26, 2010 at 10:40)
 Im not saying there bad I just dont like the look of emm
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flag nato (Sep 26, 2010 at 12:41)
 I rode Romo's bike around Silver Star a couple weeks back and the fork is the best feeling i have ever felt. He said it is out of the box with no work or maintenance since Feb. Same oil, seals, everything. Felt mint.
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flag iggys Plus (Sep 26, 2010 at 13:55)
 Elka's producing fork cartridges in the future and that's basically as close to a fork as they need to get.
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flag Qwertyopolis (Sep 26, 2010 at 0:39)
 Sweet!
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flag bxxer-rider (Sep 26, 2010 at 2:05)
 Steve could have at least pumped up his tyres :L
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flag tehbadger (Sep 26, 2010 at 8:57)
 probably to prevent theft, might not STOP them, but it will slow the thief down maybe?
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flag mikelevy Mod Plus (Sep 26, 2010 at 9:03)
 tehbadger,

Correct, it is so people couldn't ride away with his bike.
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flag tehbadger (Sep 26, 2010 at 9:03)
 Yay e-cookies for me Big Grin
how many thefts have there been at i-bike this year so far?
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flag Colin994 (Sep 26, 2010 at 9:47)
 YES! stund season 3 so pumped
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flag BEN-G (Sep 26, 2010 at 11:43)
 i wonder if manitou are happy about him running an elka rear shock
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flag DEgenerationX (Sep 26, 2010 at 11:48)
 those shocks seems to be exciting ? what about a fork ?
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flag teamn2 (Sep 26, 2010 at 14:09)
 any one thought of taking off the pedals
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flag bxxer-rider (Sep 26, 2010 at 14:37)
 Steve isn't sponsored by manitou, he chose it as it gives what he wants.
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flag luke-xcess (Sep 27, 2010 at 10:04)
 that turner with the elka is pretty much my dream bike. Rode a demo one at crankworx, was so nice just felt like it floated over everything, even with the wrong weight spring.
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flag robbiebroome (Oct 1, 2010 at 10:08)
 i think his tyres are flat, because he says hes "just flown in" so he amybe never had time to pump the tyres?
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flag slyfox (Sep 26, 2010 at 14:24)
 plus props if you think that foes looks like utter SHIT
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flag bigtard (Sep 26, 2010 at 20:56)
 it does for sure
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