Eurobike show

Germany, August 30-September 2, 2007

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Eurobike Part 12

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• Italian component maker Dedaelementi adds a 3D forged Zero100 seatpost in attractive Dark Metal Polish to its Zero100 range of stems for '08.
• Cool new carbon from Dedaelementi , with Phazer Racing handlebars, Forza stem, and new SuperZero monocoque carbon seatpost.
• Deda's tubing arm Dedacciai showed this new K19 Titanium tubeset that uses its A.B.T. drawing technology and special heat treatment.
• Ribelle is Dedacciai's new high-modulus carbon tubeset that includes an integrated head tube and seatmast. Claimed weight is 1.45kg including the matching fork.
• The Ribelle frameset is graced with elegant Italian curves.
• Already ridden to a win at the World Duathlon Championship , Selle Italia's new multisport-specific Optima saddle has a special integrated bottle cage.
• All new at Eurobike, Selle Italia's Monolink prototype saddle features the Esatech single rail concept that is claimed to weigh 20% less than a conventional saddle.
• Selle Italia's Flex prototype turns the saddle 'rails' into a 'C-Wing' suspension system with a new anatomical cutout in the saddle shell.
• Southern California's Troy Lee brings some zing to three Selle Italia models for 2008, including the new Shiver TLB mountain bike model.
• Pro tested in 2007, Selle Italia will make its Team Edition saddles available to the public in 2008.
• The new Castelli 170 Jacket offers up style and performance.
• Castelli's Free Bib shorts offer minimal restrictions to riding fast and are used by the Saunier Duval-Prodir team.
• The Split Due jersey from Castelli uses Velocity fabric for a trim fit and BLC dimpled panels for better aerodynamics.
• Castelli has an extensive range of high quality, high performance 'Made In Italy' socks for 2008.
• Sci'Con's Aerotech Evolution is a update of the already excellent Aerotech hardshell case, with new internal foam padding and restyled black color.
• All new from Sci'Con, the Atlas case was developed with ProTour teams, works with "any frame size", and has side pockets for two pairs of wheels.
• Sci'Con's new Atlas case has room for two pairs of wheels or extra gear.
• A winner of the Eurobike Innovation award , Giant's new CityStorm is in the vanguard of a new generation of functional and well styled city bikes.
• Giant's new CityStorm has integrated panniers with handles for shopping or work.
• The friendly front end of Giant's new CityStorm , with integrated halogen headlight.
• Giant's Andy Woolny and Tom Davies discuss Giant's new carbon fibre road bike, due to be presented next January at the T-Mobile team presentation.
• All new from Lightweight is the Standard IIIC , and C is for clincher, Lightweight's first. Weight: 1080g/pair; price: €3,400/pair!
• Lightweight's Ventoux wheels are back and the superlight climbing wheels weigh 950g/pair, while the version with DT Spokes is 1020g/pair.
• The third generation of Lightweight wheels features new spokes made from 100% carbon fibre, claimed to be 30% stiffer then the previous generation.
• Lightweight's Shimano and Campagnolog-compatible RD (rear derailleur) is shown at 106 grams, but production models will be 120g.
• Jan Ullrich was a hit at the Eurobike show with his new endorsement of Lowa's X Bionic cyclingwear.
• Say Kase! Jan Ullrich and a happy fan.
• De Marchi does it again with its Contour EVO jersey and its Contour Body Framing System, a laser-cut, thermo-welded frame of non-elastic fabric as a rear spine for stability.
• De Marchi's Contour EVO Bib Short has a new EVO IDS Elastic Interface Technology pad for maximum comfort and performance.
• The De Marchi Contour EVO jersey uses Dry3 Next fabric for optimal moisture transfer and SPS armpit ventilation inserts.
• De Marchi introduced its avant-garde 2.0 range at Eurobike . The nylon 6/6 Tech Vest is light and packs easily and has loads of style.
• De Marchi's Maglificio collection celebrates its 60 years of experience. Shown here is the Italia Track Jacket in merino wool and attractive tone on tone styling.

Eurobike Part 11

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• Detail of De Rosa's King 3 internal cable routing and new integrated headtube shape.
• De Rosa's King 3 has a beefier bottom bracket and chain stays for more drivetrain stiffness.
• Fi'zi:k's new Zea:K is designed for all-mountain riding with A.S.S. (Action Specific Seating) and cool embroidered tops.
• Fi'zi:k always has one of the coolest stands and this year, there was a 'Tunnel of Love' dedicated to its Arione line, complete with road racing video clips.
• Fi'zi:k's new dealer kit is designed to help consumers choose the proper saddle for their particular application.
• The new Arione CX features carbon rails and new, slimmer and lighter padding.
• The Pro 104 is Limar's new ultralight helmet , with 22 vents, a claimed weight of 180 grams and new Pro System 2 fit system.

Eurobike Part 10

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• Lazer Helmets has been on a roll over the past few years and numerous high-profile wins by Paolo Bettini certainly haven't hurt.
• Lazer's top-end Genesis model in Italian national team livery.
• Tom Boonen, Bettini, and the rest of the Quick Step-Innergetic team will wear this lid next season.
• The Genesis is also offered in a MTB version…
• …and women's as well.
• The unique Lazer Rollsys retention system adjusts via a small knob at the top of the helmet…
• …which tightens or loosens a small cable that wraps around almost the complete circumference of your head for a secure fit.
• The Blade has been updated to yield the new Blade 2.
• The Lazer Magma carries on for 2008…
• …and still includes the very useful winter cover. Select Lazer models will also be offered in the matte white 'Timeless' colorway.
• The new Urbanize concept is strictly aimed at the commuter market with a casual style and integrated visor.
• The front and rear of the Urbanize will accept snap-in lights for nighttime visibility.
• Assos updates its top-end bib shorts for 2008.
• The new 'S5' range includes new fabrics and cuts , and new chamois as well.
• The new chamois material is said to be both more breathable and more comfortable.
• Assos' new Six-Day collection pays homage to the heyday of track racing.
• Commemorative packaging will include a matching cap and socks as well as a hardcover book.
• How much does this bike weigh again? Yup, that's right; just 3.35kg.
• One savvy German consumer spared no expense in achieving the pinnacle of weight weeniedom, including this THM carbon crankset.
• This spindly-looking Lightweight rear derailleur supposedly works reasonably well.
• The ultralight brake levers once began life as a Campagnolo Ergopower integrated lever.
• This handlebar may be light but it certainly doesn't look all that comfortable.
• Tune produced a set of extralight hubs for the project.
• The rear hub wears only five cogs , and none of them look particularly inviting for an unhill jaunt.
• Naturally, carbon is also used for the front brake caliper and shift levers, which are mounted at the base of the head tube.
• Pro bikes were rampant at Eurobike , including that of repeat world champion Julien Absalon.
• How does one get this paint job? Oh, that's right… you have to earn it.
• Floyd Landis is still eagerly awaiting the verdict on his case, but his bike was proudly on display at the BMC booth.
• The world has yet to find out if this name will grace another ProTour bike anytime in the near future.
• Bart Brentjens' Trek Top Fuel looked all dressed up and definitely ready to go.
• Marianne Vos' time trial machine sports custom Rotor Q-Rings.
• Cadel Evans ran a Ridley Helium for the climbing stages of this year's Tour de France, but also rode a Ridley Noah for flatter courses.
• Erwin Vervecken's Ridley X-Night got cleaned up for the show.
• Vervecken's Ridley wore a well-used Shimano Dura-Ace crankset.
• Gilberto Simoni attacks the climbs aboard this Scott Addict.
• Thomas Frischknecht's Scott Spark looks normal enough..
• ...but lots of effort was put forth to shave heaps of weight.
• Frischi runs custom carbon fiber tubular rims wrapped in Dugast tires covered in Ritchey tread.
• The Ritchey WCS rainbow stripes are everywhere you look on Frischi's machine.
• Who needs a granny gear?
• The ISIS-compatible Ritchey WCS crankset allows Frischknecht to run a narrower pedal stance width.
• Ritchey's ultralight clipless pedals use a forged titanium body.
• As expected, DT Swiss provides its superlight fork for Frischi's ride.
• A 140mm rotor gets the job done.
• The top of the frame is capped by a single-bolt Ritchey WCS head.
• This custom chopper was a sight to behold at this year's Eurobike show.
• How many welds can you see here? One, two, three, four…
• The 'head tube' on this Cycloholic custom machine is unconventional to say the least, but stunning nonetheless.
• Elaborate fork tips terminate in a Tr!ckstuff 'The Cleg' hydraulic disc brake caliper.
• Anyone else recognize this? One end of this MRC crankset actually cracked, but Cycloholic creator Oliver Baur just welded it up and found it a new home.
• This chopper looks hungry…
• This is certainly one way to make sure your name doesn't get rubbed off accidentally.
• Baur also created this industrial-looking repair stands.
• Think these are durable? Yeah, we do, too.
• The hinges on the folding legs were once part of a hospital bed.
• Oliver Baur poses with his creation.

Eurobike Part 9

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• Ironman champion Norman Stadler will have Kuota's sleek, low profile KUEEN-K TT bike as his secret weapon in Hawaii.
• Kuota's sleek KUEEN-K TT bike has a massive aero seatmast and tight rear wheel clearance for aerodynamic efficiency.
• The Kuota KUEEN-K features low profile integrated head tube and aero fork.
• Another look at the Kuota KUEEN-K TT's aerodynamic tube profiles.
• Kuota's all-new Kredo Ultra , an upgrade of the popular Kredo featuring an integrated seatmast and lighter weight.
• Kuota's Kebel was a big hit in 2007 , with excellent performance and spec at an excellent price.
• The Kuota Kebel has trademark tube shapes and an aerodynamic seatpost.
• The Kebel utilizes an integrated head tube to cleanly blend the frame and fork.
• Kuota's aptly named Kross is new for 2008.
• The Kross includes an integrated housing stop for the rear cantilever brake.
• The Kredo Ultra's extended seat tube offers much of the benefit of fully integrated designs without their drawbacks.
• Canyon's Ultimate CF Pro 9.0 SL was one of Eurobike's most innovative road bikes , voted by showgoers as the 'bike they most wanted' in one poll.
• Canyon founder Roman Arnold proudly poses with the new Ultimate CF Pro 9.0 SL.
• The square-profiled down tube mates with the bottom bracket shell on Canyon's Ultimate CF Pro 9.0 SL.
• The Ultimate CF Pro 9.0 SL has an integrated head tube with an 1 1/4" upper diameter and 1 1/2" lower diameter. The special headset is made by German compatriot Acros.
• A front view of Canyon's Ultimate CF Pro 9.0 SL.
• The new fork on the Ultimate CF Pro 9.0 SL weighs just 340 grams.
• Canyon works closely with the Institute for Composite Materials in Kaiserslautern, Germany to develop its complex tube shapes.
• Canyon says the 27.2mm seat post offers a more compliant ride than oversized designs.
• Canyon's Lux MR full-suspension frameset.
• The four-bar rear end provides 100mm of rear wheel travel.
• The Lux MR features a unique-shaped head tube area.
• Special bearings contribute to the Lux MR's claimed high lateral rigidity.
• 1997 Core States champ Max Lelli launched his new line of bikes at Eurobike. The 39 year old retired in 2004 with 15 career wins.
• "Cinghialino" (Little Wild Boar) is Lelli's nickname and the name of his top road bike, handmade in Italy with a unique head tube shape.
• The unique fork shape adorned with Max's distinctive "Cinghialino" logo.
• Lelli was 1994 Italian TT champ while at Mercantone Uno and should know what goes into a good TT bike, like his new Max Lelli Liger.
• Max Lelli's Liger TT bike features more unique tube shapes and a cool two-color paint scheme.

Eurobike Part 8

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• Rotor's new S1 hits the scales at just 99g yet claims superb stiffness and strength as well.

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• The S1 is built around Rotor's new Double Thread Technology . The dual thread pitch pulled parts together without the need for a conventional bolt head.
• These ultralight bar ends from Rotor are claimed to weigh just 28g each.
• Rotor is firming launching into the lightweight component category with these minimalist seat clamps.
• Naturally, parts will be available in anodized colors , although in Rotor's case choices look to be limited to black and red.
• The yet-to-be-release seat post also utilizes the DTT concept.
• Rotor expands its Q-Ring offerings with models to fit Shimano's newest XTR model…
• …as well as new road compact sizes.
• Rotor continues to supply Dutch 'cross powerhouse Marianne Vos with its Q-Rings.
• Vos even gets her own 53T size , which Rotor does not normally make available to the public (it say it has only produced twelve to date).
• Shimano's new Dura-Ace carbon crankset marks its first official foray into composite crankarms.
• The FC-7800C utilizes hollow carbon fiber arms but Shimano naturally has its own approach to the idea.
• A minimalist aluminum spider insert maintains perfect alignment.
• The new Maxxis Cormet boasts a single 62a compound wrapped over a new 120tpi casing.
• Uphill only? Maxxis' new as-yet-unnamed tire is so light that the company only endorses it for hill climb events.
• The new Monorail sports a fast-rolling center tread with sure-cornering side knobs.
• The Ridgeline is purpose-built for hardpack terrain.
• The new Ardent is a more versatile tread said to bridge the gap between the Minion and Highroller.
• DT Swiss launches its first carbon-rimmed wheelset , the RRC 1250.
• The RRC 1250 includes a mid-section carbon clincher rim…
• …supposedly made in Switzerland.
• DT Swiss acquired the Pace brand of forks and looks to have nearly completely integrated the line for 2008.
• The XRC fork offers 100mm of travel yet is just 1380g (3.04lb).
• DT Swiss' line of rear shocks carries on for 2008 with a wealth of sizes to fit most bikes.
• The Michelin Pro³ Race supposedly offers 40% more cornering grip and 20% more straight-line traction than the Pro² Race.
• A new Protek Max technology from Michelin promises to greatly increase flat resistance for its commuter and trekking tires.
• The Pilot inverted tread is intended for pavement (and looks like a fox).
• The Tracker tread is designed for looser conditions (and looks like a swarm of angry bees!).

Eurobike Part 7

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• FSA says its new K-Force wheel is its first carbon model to be produced entirely in Italy.
• The 50mm-deep carbon tubular rim sports a clever high-relief FSA logo. Does it make it more aerodynamic? Not likely, but it sure looks cool.
• The freehub body can be swapped between Shimano and Campagnolo standards.
• Both front and rear hubs use carbon fiber-and-aluminum bodies.
• The XC-300 gets a lighter rim for 2008 to yield the XC-300SL.
• The FSA XC-500 is tubeless-compatible…
• …thanks in part to its solid outer rim bed.
• FSA launches two new road brakes for 2008.
• The K-Force and SL-K both include easy centering adjustment..
• …and adjustable spring tension. The top-end K-Force uses titanium hardware and carbon pad holders.
• FSA debuts a new Carbon Structural Integration technology on several new components, including the OS-99 stem.
• FSA has also developed its own rail-less saddle attachment system, with saddles produced by Prologo.
• FSA claims that eliminating the rails decreases weight and improves comfort.
• The double-hollow crankarm construction of FSA's road-going K-Force Light is also found in an off-road variety.
• The new K-Force Light is also offered in a dedicated 2x9 version with its own specific bolt circle diameter.
• What's inside, you ask? Not much, and that's exactly how we like it.
• FSA's aero Neo Pro TT-specific crankset is also graced with hollow carbon construction.
• Yet another sign that white is the new black.
• FSA will offer a number of white components for 2008…
• …including its OS-115 stem.
• FSA offers its handlebars in a total of four different bends , including the compact version seen here.
• The new Vision semi-integrated carbon bar offers a bit of forearm support for supposedly improved power delivery.
• The semi-integrated design allows users to run their own stem.
• The triangular external shape makes for a surer grip, but the circular interior shape still allows for easy shifter installation.
• Bullet-shaped caps can be removed and replaced by standard aero extensions and elbow pads.
• Need a new external bearing bottom bracket tool? This one looks pretty nice to us.
• Continental's front/rear-specific Attack/Force combination is now equipped with the company's Black Chili rubber compound.
• The new Continental Rubber Queen mates an aggressive tread design with grippy Black Chili rubber.
• Need to go faster? Perhaps a pair of Continental Race King World Cup limited edition tires are in order.
• The World Cup designation signifies a lighter Supersonic casing and thinner base rubber.
• Ever wish for one of these in the middle of nowhere?
• Crank Brothers previewed its new Cobalt wheel concept at this year's Eurobike show.
• Spokes attach through a small stainless steel 'barrel' at the base of the Y-shaped rim.
• The solid outer rim bed makes for easier tubeless compatibility.
• Spokes are half-stainless steel , and half-aluminum.
• The rear hub uses an aluminum freehub body…
• …and is compatible with six-bolt rotors.
• The unique split skewer is supposedly easier to close.
• Crank Brothers launches into the headset scene with its new line of Directsets.
• The Candy ti is shelved in favor of the Candy 2ti.
• The Acid gains a higher-end Acid 3 model for 2008.
• The Mallet uses an all-new extruded aluminum body.
• The 5050 now includes longer thread-in traction pins.
• Crank Brothers introduces a pair of new cranksets for 2008, both of which use an external-type bottom bracket.
• Singlespeed varieties use their own chainring spider an an outer guard.
• Crank Brothers will take over from Maverick to produce the Speedball seatpost.

Eurobike Part 6

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• The new Garmin Edge 705 offers enhanced GPS navigation features as well as wireless communication with SRM's newest power meter for a one-box solution.
• The Edge 705 is equipped with a Micro SD slot that allows users to upload additional maps.
• The new Edge 605 delivers the same upgraded user interface as the Edge 705, but does without the wireless ANT + Sport, heart rate, or cadence functionality, and relies on GPS data to calculate altitude.
• Unlike earlier Edge models , the new Edge 605 and 705 can not only tell you exactly where you've been, but can now also tell you how to get there turn-by-turn.
• It was bound to happen sooner or later. TRP's new Eurox 'cross-specific cantilever offers similar mud clearance, stopping power, and light weight as other boutique brands but at a low price that delivers exceptional value.
• Jagwire's new cyclocross-specific brake pad holders use standard road brake inserts for easier compatibility with carbon rims.
• Jagwire also introduces new lightweight pad holders to fit Campy's newest D-Skeleton brakes.
• Disc brake users can shave a few grams with Jagwire's new disc pads with alloy backing plates.
• Jagwire doesn't just do brakes and cables. Among its new offerings is a lighter mount for Shimano's bar end shifters that reportedly shave 66g.
• Camelbak is now going after the bike bottle market with its new model that includes a unique one-way valve that doesn't require opening and closing.
• Camelbak will offer a less expensive alternative to its Unbottle that doesn't include the flip-top valve.
• The new Camelbak Vantage pack holds plenty of gear…
• …and also incorporates its new D.V.I.S. back for increased airflow.
• A series of articulating pads inside the back panel…
• …conform to the user's anatomy for a secure and breathable fit.
• Fulcrum launches into the MTB market with its Red Metal line of wheels.
• Fulcrum will also offer its top-end Red Metal Zero model in a rim brake model.
• The Red Metal 5 incorporates many of the same features as the top-of-the-line Red Metal Zero but is, naturally, a little bit heavier.
• Fulcrum's 2:1 lacing pattern places twice as many spokes on the driveside as on the non-driveside for more balanced tension.
• Fulcrum's new cranksets closely mirror those of corporate cousin Campagnolo but offer the distinct advantage of using wholly standard bolt circle patterns.

Eurobike Part 5

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• BMC's full-carbon Fourstroke full-suspension machine is finally in production.
• The rear end of the new FS01 is crafted from unidirectional carbon and Easton CNT-enhanced resin.
• New lower links are wider for better rear end rigidity.
• A separate seat clamp offered better durability than the integrated carbon clamp on the top-end SLC01 road frame.
• The FS01 provides ample clearance for typical XC race and marathon tires.
• Likewise, the full-carbon Team Elite 01 carbon hardtail finally has begun to ship to dealers.
• BMC's telltale Integrated Skeleton Concept finds its way on to the TE01.
• Elongated junctions at the head tube bode well for front-end rigidity.
• The seat tube flares noticeably as it approaches the bottom bracket shell.
• The biggest changes come on BMC's aluminum mountain bikes.
• The Fourstroke 02 is now a fully aluminum frame.
• New hydroformed tubing offers added strength without the need for gussets.
• A short tubular strut reinforces the top tube/seat tube junction.
• The Team Elite 02 receives similar changes as on its full-suspension cousin.
• The TE02's new ISC seat cluster design contrasts sharply with the FS03, which retains last year's Fourstroke frame.
• Younger riders get their own version of the Team Elite.
• Even the smallest version of the Team Elite bears similar styling as on its full-size family members.
• The all-new Supertrail sports 140mm of rear wheel travel and replaces last year's rather awkward-looking Superstroke platform.
• The bottom bracket area is comprised of a beefy-looking machined aluminum structure.
• The ISC look carries all the way through to BMC's longest-travel machine.
• The CX01 cyclocross frame is now a close analogue of the SLT01 road frame with full carbon fiber main tubes joined to aluminum lugs.
• The internal headset allows for the larger diameter head tube and larger joints for better front-end rigidity.
• The top-end SLC01 mostly carries over from 2007 , but gains extra reinforcement around the bottom bracket area for improved drivetrain response.
• The range-topping SLC01 will be offered in white, red, and this striking blue color scheme.
• Speedplay introduces the new Zero Nanogram. The new no-holds-barred pedal features a TiC-coated hollow titanium spindle, carbon composite body and cleat plates, ceramic bearings, aluminum bow-ties, and aluminum and titanium fasteners. The combined effort brings the weight of each pedal down to just 63g each and shaves 28g from each cleat.
• Speedplay also offers a wealth of parts to assist in the fitting procedures…
• …including various spindle lengths, cleat shims (both flat and angled), and aluminum cleat plates that allow for more fore-aft adjustment.
• Pedro's continues on its environment-saving path with its new Ethik HDPE fabric.
• Pedro's plans to use the highly recyclable high-purity HDPE for grocery bags and saddle packs.
• The saddle bag may look a bit odd (Pedro's has not settled on a print pattern yet), but it's markedly lighter than typical woven nylon bags.
• The environmental consciousness evens carries over to Pedro's tool range, such as this Torx wrench set that omits the particularly nasty chrome plating process.
• The updated shop-quality chain tool incorporates a replaceable bridge and houses replacement pins in the handle.
• Pedro's now offers a Rockstand clamp to fit in Park receivers.
• Schwalbe revamps its versatile Racing Ralph for a faster roll and enhanced traction.
• The Fast Fred morphs into the Furious Fred and offers more biting edges in hardpack terrain.
• Furious Fred may be a short-knob design , but Schwalbe still offers it with a 2.25" casing, which it says has lower rolling resistance than narrower tires.
• The superb Triple Compound construction of last year's Nobby Nic is now used through a wide range of Schwalbe MTB tires.
• Niterider says its new TriNewt LED light is the brightest it has ever produced.
• The Li-Ion battery is easily mounted on a frame tube or stowed in a jersey pocket and provides 3:30 of burn time on the highest setting.
• The TriNewt also includes LED indicators for battery life.
• New Niterider heads feature a clever gimbel mount for more precise aiming.
• The TriNewt offers a wireless remote option as well , which will likely prove particularly useful for helmet-mounted configurations where a rider can adjust light settings without removing their hands from the bar.
• The MiNewt gets a brighter and more efficient LED for 2008.
• A clean-looking helmet mount option is both secure and compact.
• The MiNewt lamp head and battery are both small and light enough such that they can both mounted to a helmet.
• A revised MiNewt mounting strap now includes a small pull tab.

Eurobike Part 4

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• Tr!ckstuff's 'The Cleg' brake caliper is superbly built.
• Naturally, one would expect CNC-machined stuff to be offered in a variety of colors.
• This plated version looks just like stainless steel.
• The well-made master cylinder includes an intelligently shaped lever blade and superb feel.
• Yup, more colors, of course.
• The master cylinder uses a fairly straightforward radial master cylinder layout.
• The Excentriker is one of the coolest products to come out of this year's Eurobike show.
• The Excentriker provides up to 6mm of total adjustment in the bottom bracket to allow for most gear combinations to work without the need for a tensioner or fiddling with rear brakes.
• The design is surprisingly simple and it uses standard 6805 cartridge bearings.
• Tune moves into 2008 with the new Prince and Princess rear and front hubs.
• Tune's Mag/Mig hubs continue to be relatively popular.
• A new carbon post joins the existing aluminum one.
• Not much material left around the steerer tube, eh?
• How light do you want it to be?
• Tune built up a new Litespeed with a variety of its bits. Let's just say it wasn't heavy and we'll leave it at that.
• Is this practical? Maybe not, but practicality doesn't also win when light is the name of the game.
• Um, what was this doing in Tune's booth?
• And does this do what we think it does?
• FRM introduces a new 2x9 crank for 2008.
• FRM is already well-known for its lightweight antics , and this CNC-machined crank is part of the reason.
• FRM claims its Blackhole stem is the lightest carbon fiber stem ever made at just 95g.
• The FRM CL2 Pro Ti brakes rotate about a single pivot but include a clever linkage to increase power.
• New pulleys sport ceramic bearings.
• FRM offers rotors in both standard six-bolt and a proprietary spline pattern to fit its hubs.
• FRM clearly makes a lot of trips to the aluminum recycling facility.
• Frames are also available from FRM , including this full-suspension model hanging from a scale.
• Come to think of it , this one was hanging from a scale, too. I wonder why…
• FRM isn't a big player in the suspension fork market but it still produces one of the lightest ones out there at just 1150g.
• Carbon frames from FRM incorporate honeycomb structures.
• Acros component hail from Germany and boast typically Teutonic build quality.
• Acros offers a number of different hubs to suit a variety of applications.
• How many different colors do you count?
• This was certainly one of the more clever displays at this year's Eurobike show.
• Bottom brackets are, naturally, available with ceramic bearings for smoother running.
• Fully built wheels were fitted with brass spoke washers.
• Reset Racing offers a number of 'problem solvers' for frames that have less-than-ideal access to shock air valves.
• A small bit for sure , but still swimming in attention to detail.
• Reset Racing builds standard bottom brackets , but also press-fit ones for older Klein and current Cannondale BB30 models.
• The Snake offers remote air valve access.
• How much stuff can you put on there?

Eurobike Part 3

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• The new Ridley Helium now tips the scales at just 900g (claimed) and also is supposedly stiffer than last year's model.
• New hollow-molding technology reportedly removes 'significant excess material' from the interior of the bottom bracket shell.
• Slender seat stays drop weight and will probably also add some vertical compliance.
• The Noah is revised for next year with updated tube shapes that make it even more rigid than before.
• An elongated head tube/top tube junction improves front-end stiffness.
• New chain stay profiles are more rounded on top than before.
• The Ridley X-Fire hits just in time for cyclocross season.
• Wishbone-style seat stays and chain stays define the rear end of the X-Fire.
• Plenty of carbon here, as usual.
• Ridley makes mountain bikes? Perhaps not very many, but its collection does include this carbon fiber hardtail.
• The Yeti AS-R line now adds a carbon fiber family member with a full carbon front end matched to the existing carbon rear triangle.
• An integrated seatpost on a mountain bike?! Yes, but Yeti says there is 25mm of adjustment once the mast has been cut, and it can also be cut at the base and used with a standard 27.2mm when matched with a special clamp.
• The substantially beefier head tube area bodes well for torsional rigidity, which was somewhat lacking in the aluminum version.
• The AS-R rear suspension system remains mostly intact, but it now has a more substantial anchor to pivot about.
• The aluminum shock linkage is upgraded to carbon fiber on the new model.
• Nope, no threads to be found here.
• The composite press-fit bottom bracket bearing cups that Shimano originally developed for Scott find their way into the new Yeti to drop weight.
• The new threadless bottom bracket shell is also wider, enabling Yeti to use a much broader down tube for increased frame stiffness.
• Yeti's versatile 575 is totally revamped for 2008 , with an all-new aluminum front end and carbon rear triangle.
• The new carbon rear end also includes an integrated bridge that ties the front ends of the seat stays together.
• Yeti has finally moved away from the rather simplistic plates forming the upper shock linkage pivot, opting now for a stiffer tube-type construction.
• The shock linkage itself is still machined from aluminum , although it now wears a more elegant shape.
• The hydroformed top tube is particularly beefy up at the head tube, and Yeti has done away with its trademark machined top tube knuckle in favor of the lighter (and probably more rigid) kinked design.
• The 303 receives attention as well , in the form of an all-new front triangle that helps shave over 200g from last year's model.
• The Yeti 303 still uses the unique railed rear suspension design.
• Rail 'cars' incorporate a small grease fitting to help maintain smooth operation.
• Zero Loss Technology': Hmm… we wonder if SRAM has a problem with this naming!
• Urban legend says something about a Yeti being spotted within the halls of Eurobike…
• Woo-hoo! Finally, Hutchinson launches its much-anticipated line of Tubeless Ready cyclocross tires.
• The new Tubeless Ready 'cross treads are still only officially compatible with Shimano's Road Tubeless Dura-Ace wheelset, but two different tread types are offered.
• The new Toro is somewhat similar in appearance to the existing Bulldog , but the side knobs reach further out for more predictable cornering and the Hardskin-reinforced casing should be more resistant to punctures.
• The Rhino is specially designed for use in soft and muddy conditions.
• The Iguana is a new price-point tire for Hutchinson and will eventually replace the Spider.
• Hutchinson launces a new training tire called Nitro.
• Hutchinson worked with popular European shoemaker Eider to produce the tread pattern on the bottom of this shoe.
• Does any part of this look familiar?
• Formula's excellent Oro Puro brake stays mostly unchanged for 2008.
• The new Formula DH-specific 'The One' brake reportedly generates 20% more stopping power than the Oro.
• A rotatable banjo makes for cleaner hose routing.
• The master cylinder includes external adjustments for both reach and pad contact point.
• A unique hyperextendable lever fends off damage to the internals, but intentional notches in the lever provide a built-in failure point in the event of a crash that still leaves enough lever blade to function.
• The new Formula Mega uses the same piston size as The One but a two-piece caliper.
• The offset split plane in the caliper allows for a shorter bolt to improve caliper rigidity.
• The Formula Mega master cylinder offers the same hyperextendable lever and FCS functionality, but requires a 3mm wrench to adjust the reach.
• New lower profile clamps provide better compatibility with some shifters.

Eurobike Part 2

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• The new SID is here!
• It was a nice run for sure for the old SID , but the new SID will be most welcome.
• The previous generation lower legs look absolutely anemic in comparison.
• The new lower legs are mostly cast magnesium…
• …but are also strategically wrapped in carbon fiber to reinforce critical areas.
• Production versions will leave just a few teaser windows to remind you what lies beneath that characteristic blue hue.
• Shorter stanchion tubes yield a sizeable hollow in the bottom of each lower leg.
• The extra real estate allowed for a more compact and stiffer disc brake mount.
• Even the rebound adjuster is hollow!
• Yes, HB, there's really nothing in there.
• Last year's carbon fiber upper assembly has been replaced by a conventional aluminum steerer tube and low-profile forged aluminum crown.
• The top-level SID World Cup will offer an exclusive 'Nip/Tuck' remote cable spool for a cleaner appearance.
• The SID World Cup guts are essentially based on current technologies, but further tweaks refine the ride and cut weight.
• The original red plastic spring tube will be replaced with a titanium piece in the new SID.
• Exclusive to SID is a new carbon fiber crown-mounted lockout dial.
• Hmm, what are these threaded holes for? For the yet-to-be-shown integrated fender, of course.
• New machined aluminum air valve caps offer a distinct look.
• Anyone else remember this guy from the original launch? It's much creepier-looking in 3D.
• The new Scalpel 100 is both lighter and stiffer than the current version.
• The new rear end does away with dropout pivots entirely.
• A short aluminum linkage drives the DT Swiss rear shock.
• The new carbon fiber chain stays have a longer flattened section to provide more travel.
• Chain stays are reinforced with a small aluminum bridge.
• The carbon stays are bonded to aluminum dropouts.
• The new Zipp 202 grows in section depth to 32mm…
• …and also gains a wind-cheating dimpled surface.
• The new Zipp 1080 is supposedly even faster than a full disc in certain conditions.
• Zipp's new Sub-9 rear disc wheel is said to actually be capable of producing negative drag.
• The VumaQuad is an ultralight road crankset that Zipp says is also super stiff.
• A 24mm Dura-Ace spindle actually fits inside the 30mm VumaQuad spindle.
• Everywhere you look, it's the same thing : big, big, and big.
• Chainring bolts cleverly thread directly into the inner chainring.
• Shimano-compatible shifter mounts are directly integrated into the ends of the Vuka Shiftboss extensions.
• Zipp's value-oriented Flashpoint line gains a new FP80 model.
• Flashpoint hubs are made in Taiwan , but include higher quality Zipp-specified Japanese bearings.

Eurobike Part 1

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• Eurobike's home in Friedrichshafen, Germany is situated a stone's throw away from beautiful Lake Contance.
• The inaugural Eurobike Demo Day was held about half an hour away in the foothills of Eichenberg in nearby Austria.
• The Eichenberg setting certainly offered up beautiful scenery and terrain…
• …but nasty weather turned much of the area into a muddy mess.
• SRAM Red was finally available at Eurobike for a brief test around the mountains straddling the Germany/Austria border.
• The new Red DoubleTap levers are lighter and offer more adjustability.
• The new crankset is also outfitted with a trick new graphics package.
• The Red crankset includes a ceramic bottom bracket as stock equipment. The new chainring is aggressively milled to reduce weight but is also substantially stiffer than the Force ring.
• Derailleur housing can now be run on either side of the bar.
• The new OG-1090 PowerDome cassette is arguably the trickest part of the entire kit. It's super light, but constructed of durable steel for long life. Production units are fully press-fit together to create a single unit.
• The solid outer shell of the new PowerDome cassette will take some getting used to.
• Naturally, the back plate of the new OG-1090 cassette is anodized red and covered in eye-catching graphics.
• The Red rear derailleur uses more carbon fiber than Force and is also equipped with ceramic bearings in its pulleys.
• The Red front derailleur uses a full titanium cage assembly to shed heaps of weight as compared to Force.
• The new brake caliper is more aggressively machined to drop a few grams.
• Although only 5-10g lighter than Force , Red adds an external centering adjustment screw…
• …as well as externally adjustable spring tension , both of which were wholly absent in Force.
• Flat bar DoubleTap shifters will soon be available. SRAM will offer versions to work with both its 9-speed MTB and 10-speed road components.
• The Scott Addict served as a worthy test platform for SRAM's new Red group.
• Members of the Saunier Duval-Prodir team provided SRAM with valuable feedback during the group's development.
• SRAM is also introducing its own handlebar tape , to be offered in three different varieties to suit personal tastes for texture and padding.
• SRAMbassador' Greg Herbold heads out to sample Red for himself.
• The Felt F1 receives a new lay-up schedule that supposedly increases torsional rigidity.
• The F1 will continue to represent an excellent value in a top-end road racing machine for 2008.
• Premium component spec will include Shimano's Dura-Ace componentry…
• …and Mavic's new R-SYS wheelset.
• The new Felt F1 Sprint frame is purpose-built with additional carbon plies to yield a more rigid frame.
• Felt moves its Z-Series upscale with the new Z15.
• The Z15 may have a slightly more upright position but still wears premium kit.
• Felt's Z-Series uses somewhat relaxed geometry as compared to its F-Series machines.
• The Z-Series bottom bracket shell bears similar styling and engineering tricks as on the F-Series.
• FSA's K-Force Light crankset comes as standard equipment on the Z15.
• Felt will introduce full-carbon road frames for women for 2008, including the new FW2.
• The FW2 incorporates nearly all of the technology of the company's top-end F1, but with geometry and tubing specifically designed for women.

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• The FW2 frame uses Felt's Ultra-High Modulus Carbon technology.

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• Naturally, the FW2 includes a women's-specific saddle.

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• The higher-end FW1 is available as a frame only , but utilizes Felt's top-end Ultra Hybrid Carbon construction.

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• Felt also engineers many of its own components , including the 1.1 carbon road fork…
• …the 1.1 carbon handlebar…
• …and the angle-adjustable 2.1 stem.
• The DA carries on mostly unchanged for 2008 and still casts a striking profile.
• The radical Bayonet front end characterizes the top-end DA TT/Tri bike.
• Computational fluid dynamics is fast becoming an oft-used tool in designing aero frames.
• The DA uses a variety of Zipp components , including the Vuka Aero integrated bar…
• …a Felt-specific ZedTech Z99 rear disc…
• …and a Felt-specific ZedTech Z99 front wheel.
• Hubs are fully dimpled and equipped with ceramic bearings.
• The new Compulsion slots in between the Virtue and Redemption platforms.
• The Compulsion uses Felt's Equilink rear suspension design but offers 5" of travel instead of 4" or 6".
• Felt will make heavy use of Rock Shox forks for 2008.
• The head tube of the new Compulsion is suitably reinforced for heavy duty use.

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• The Virtue continues to be available as a frame or complete bike for 2008.

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• A new carbon rear end sheds weight…
• ...but also adds stiffness and strength.
• The updated carbon rear end construction also allows for lighter aluminum chain stay and seat stay yokes.
• The Redemption is Felt's heavier-duty full suspension machine.
• The beefy frame is outfitted with similar stout componentry, but the Redemption is fully intended to be pedaled uphill as well.
• A 1.5"-compatible head tube houses a standard diameter fork, but still reinforces the front end.
• Felt's Equilink technology is adapted to 6" of travel.
• The Nine Solo is a lightweight 29" singlespeed.
• The machined bottom bracket shell uses front-facing eccentric anchor bolts to protect them from impact.
• The chain stay yoke helps keep the back end rigid.
• The Café 8 is ready to head out for errands.
• The matching rear rack increases the Café's utility.
• Of course, some of those errands might involve some coffee…
• In a hurry to make it across town? The Dispatch offers a speedy way to get around, or an excellent way to get a thorough workout.
• The flip-flop fixed/singlespeed drivetrain is simple and efficient.
• Felt's arsenal also includes a full range of flat bar road bikes.
• The new Pursang is a faithful adaptation of the vintage 1970's Bultaco motocross bike.
• This will spark memories for someone, somewhere.
• A drum brake is used up front.
• Nope, you can't put anything in the tank , but that doesn't mean it doesn't look cool.