The flood of the biking trade’s greatest tradeshow has returned to Frankfurt, and we’re already seeing an onslaught of recent gear drops this week. Whether or not you’re looking at a extra reasonably priced wi-fi mountain bike groupset, new lights, footwear, new mountain bike tires, or only a artistic new valve normal, the hits are already trickling in. We’re on the bottom in Germany all week to select our favourite new bits of biking tech. And oh, do we’ve got quite a bit in retailer for you pricey reader…
Buckle up and maintain hitting refresh all through the week!
Eurobike 2024: What’s new in bike tech this summer time?
Eurobike is again in full swing tomorrow, returning to its new dwelling in downtown Frankfurt for its third yr. It looks like the present hasn’t discovered an actual date on its midsummer calendar but. (We’re every week or so later this summer time.) However the trade appears to be proud of the brand new city locale. Be part of our on-site and distant Bikerumor staff this week as we dig deep within the halls to uncover what we predict is probably the most fascinating new biking tech. With actually hundreds of exhibitors throughout a dozen expo areas, we’ve as soon as once more obtained our work lower out to dig up the best hits that may curiosity you as a lot because it does to us too.
A lot of devices, and many to maintain charged
Electronics are the excitement this yr. Ebikes are once more a mega pattern, after all. And we’re set to see some large new gamers enter the ebike section this yr. Keep tuned.
However there are additionally quite a lot of new strikes in digital groupsets. We’ve seen one long-established drivetrain maker placing up a show with 2 fully new digital groupsets. We’ve seen one other small digital drivetrain maker make a giant leap in capabilities this summer time. Plus, multiple ebike system leveraging computerized shifting capabilities. We’ve even seen an previous mechanical drivetrain stalwart add one other, extra versatile digital shift choice to their portfolio.
Plus, the variety of automated electronically-controlled suspension techniques is blowing up in the mean time. What appeared like a distinct segment thought a number of years in the past has changed into professional mountain bikers letting a robotic resolve went to open & lock their suspension from XC to Enduro to DH!
On the similar time, we’ve seen loads of easy tech, too. A preferred clothes maker get into parts. An ergonomics specialist will get into internal tubes. Saddle, chamois, and tire firms adopting actual sustainable manufacturing processes. We’ve seen greater and broader adoption of 3D-printing in actual product manufacturing – not simply R&D.
And there are nonetheless a lot of new highway, gravel, and mountain bikes dropping left and proper. Plus, one among my favourite weight weenies is promising a brand new ‘world’s lightest’ 29er mountain bike!
Oh yeah, it’s additionally an Olympics yr, so we’re sure to search out some cutting-edge race tech that slipped previous us in the previous couple of months, however is ready for the massive stage in Paris in a couple of month!
Coming quickly…
Evidently, I have to cease typing and get some relaxation. As a result of that is the calm earlier than the chaos. The shows aren’t fairly picture prepared but, so I’ve a couple of minutes extra of respite. After which, there are a number of busy days looking down new bike tech forward…
So, I’ll go away you at that for in the present day. The massive present formally kicks off Wednesday morning. There’ll be loads of new tech and devices to drone on about within the days and weeks forward. Keep tuned. And comply with our Eurobike occasion protection tag to not miss out on any of the massive information.
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