The very best new cycling tech from day two of the world’s biggest cycling trade show

By Stan Portus

Published: Thursday, 22 June 2023 at 12:00 am

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We’ve been scouring the halls of Eurobike for a second day, seeking out the best new tech, as well as more esoteric bikes and kit.

We’ve also set our eyes on some recent releases for the first time and clocked up far too many steps tramping between the many floors of the show’s four hanger-sized halls.

Keep reading to check out our second round-up from the trade show – and head to our Eurobike hub to read all of our coverage so far.

You can also check out our Eurobike day one roundup for more weird and wonderful tech.

New mid-range shoes from Sidi

Sidi had three new shoes on display – the Dust Shoelace, Aertis and Prima. All models share common features with one another.

The Dust Shoelace is a gravel cycling shoe with a lace-up design. This is, as far as we’re aware, Sidi’s first cycling shoe to feature laces.

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The sole is made from a nylon and carbon fibre composite. There are mounts for two-bolt cleats and rubber treads.

The Sidi Aertis mountain bike shoe has the same sole as the Dust Shoelace but a wrap-around upper.

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The shoe uses Sidi’s Tecno dials and an angled Velcro strap to provide increased lateral support.

The Prima has a similar upper to the Aertis but is a road cycling shoe. This means it has a sole with mounts for three-bolt cleats and less tread.

All three shoes sit in the middle of Sidi’s range. The pricing info is still TBC.

Hutchinson Wyrm downcountry tyre

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Hutchinson describes the Wyrm as a downcountry mountain bike tyre that can also be used across a variety of disciplines.

The tyre is designed for loose, rocky or wet conditions and is part of Hutchinson’s Racing Lab collection.

The tyre’s tread has two sets of chevrons running along the centre of the tyre. This is paired with stepped shoulder treads to improve cornering performance.

Hutchinson recommends pairing the Wyrm with a Kraken tyre at the rear of the bike for a fast setup. It can also be paired with a Griffus tyre up front for more aggressive riders.

New Abus Gamechanger 2.0

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The Abus GameChanger 2.0 was on display at Eurobike. The aero road helmet is claimed to offer improved ventilation and to offer aerodynamics for the high speeds of professional races.

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While the helmet isn’t too different to its predecessor, one difference is the large vents along the brow of the aero helmet.

These vents are said to counter the increase in the size of cycling sunglasses which block a rider’s forehead from airflow.

Quirk road bike

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A selection of unique custom bikes can be found alongside launches from mainstream brands throughout the cavernous halls of Eurobike.

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This Quirk road bike was one of our favourites, featuring marbled blue and gold paintwork and a top-spec build.

The bike was on display at Shimano’s stand and was built with components from its parts brand PRO and an Ultegra Di2 groupset.

New Prologo saddles

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Prologo has updated its Nago road bike saddle range, renaming the range Nago R4.

The saddle is 245mm in length and is designed for a more aggressive riding position.

The upper portion of the Nago R4 Pas is split in two. These are mounted to a carbon base with a cutaway central section to eliminate pressure points.

The Nago R4 has a third, central section, which creates a ‘closed’ design (in Prologo parlance, a ‘closed’ design is a saddle with no cutout). This features Prologo’s Active Base system, which is said to “combine the benefits of a closed saddle with a greater support surface, and the advantages of an open base.”

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The Nago R4 and Nago R4 Pas will be available in 137mm or 147mm widths.

The 147mm versions of the saddle feature 10mm of padding on the sides and 3mm at the top for greater comfort.

All saddles in the range with be available with carbon or steel rails.

New Look 795 Blade RS and 796 Monoblade RS

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The Look 795 Blade RS and 796 Monoblade RS are two new pro-level bikes from the French bike manufacturer.

Both bikes use Ultra High Modulus Carbon in their layup to reduce weight and increase rigidity.

The Look 795 RS road bike has aerodynamic features and tips the scales at 7kg for a build with Shimano Dura-Ace and Corima wheels.

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Look’s research and development frame expert, Jean-Marc Hillairet said this is the “first time to get this [level of] aerodynamics at this weight [for Look].”

The Look 796 Monoblade RS is said to be stiffer and lighter than its predecessor and features a new cockpit.

Rotor 2INpower SL power meter

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The Rotor 2INpower SL is said to be the lightest dual-sided power meter on the market.

The power meter is built around an aluminium crankset and weighs a claimed 530g with 170mm cranks.

Like other dual-sided power meters, the 2INpower SL offers true (as opposed to estimated) left/right power readings.

Recycled plastic igus:bike

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The igus:bike was released last year, but Eurobike 2023 was the first time we saw it in person.

The bike is made from plastic, including the frame, cranks and wheels.

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It is made using a technique called rotor moulding. This involves filling a heated mould with plastic which is then rotated, creating an even layer of material across the mould.

Because the bike is made from plastic, the bike is impervious to corrosion, including the shaft drive, which is also made from plastic.

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The brand already manufactures bearings and bushings for brands such as RockShox, Crankbrothers and DT Swiss, but is also interested in making its broader range of plastic components available to other brands. Watch this space.

Brompton x Bear Grylls

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The Brompton Beyond x Bear Grylls C Line Explore is a special-edition folding bike made in collaboration with the adventurer and TV personality.

Brompton hopes the bike will help people realise the potential of its bikes beyond commuting and city riding.

The bike has a wide range six-speed internal gear hub and will come with a Brompton x Bear Grylls handlebar bag and saddle bag.

Whyte E-Lyte 140 Prototype

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Whyte teased its next generation of electric mountain bikes at Eurobike.

The E-Lyte 140 features a full carbon frame and Bosch’s new Performance Line SX motor, which was released earlier this week.

Whyte says the top-spec E-Lyte 140 will weigh under 17kg and will feature Bosch’s new 400Wh PowerTube battery and 250Wh range extender as standard.

A Fox Factory 34 with 140mm of travel supports the front of the prototype, while the rear uses an inline Fox Float DPS Factory with 130mm of travel.

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Whyte is giving customers the option of running internal headset cable routing or traditional internal cable routing through ports on the headtube.

Whyte has said it expects the first production bike to be available at the end of the year, with details of the full range released soon.

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