Eurobike: The Eurobike is progressing and in Halls A1-A7 there are already tons of exciting components, bikes and clothing items to look at.
Hall A4
Haibike – A4 100
As part of the Winora Group, Haibike occupies a large part of Hall A4. In addition to the revised models such as the Heet and Affair, which are shown with new equipment, there are some exciting innovations to see here.
In addition to a carbon E-MTB prototype, there is both the new Enduro Q.EN– as well as racing bike and crosser models.
An exhibited prototype of the XDuro series is also exciting. The bike is based on a carbon frame and is equipped with a Bosch mid-engine. The carbon spoke wheels, which give the bike a futuristic look, are a real eye-catcher.
KTM-A4 300
The Austrians from KTM have also taken up the trend of disc brakes on racing bikes and are presenting it revealing equipped with Shimano discs.
This is completely new to the portfolio Canic CXC, with which KTM is back in the world of crossers. The bike has already won national titles with Walter Obersberger and impresses with the latest technology.
Diamondback—A4 306
Diamondback faces the Mission completely new in the enduro sector. The bike has 160 millimeters of spring travel, which is generated by completely newly developed kinematics.
That is offered Mission in three variants, where the Mission Pro via a Fox suspension, Sram X01 drive and a race face Next SL crank. The Mission is available in three sizes and starts at around 2.000 euros. The top model Mission Pro, costs 5.400 euros.
Bianchi-A4 308
The traditional Italian manufacturer is presenting its new time trial car at the Eurobike Aquila CV, which was presented to the public for the first time during the Tour de France. That's also impressive Infinite CV, with which Lars Boom dominated the pavement in France.
With the Methanol 29er, Bianchi also has his top marathon fully with him.
SR Suntour – Hall A4 102
The Japanese component manufacturer SR Suntour is slowly but surely closing the gap to Rock Shox and Fox Racing Shox. In addition to the 2015 suspension fork and damper models, the Eurobike also presents its own e-bike drive.
The Auron will also be available for 29 inch wheels for the first time for the coming season and is very robust with its 34 millimeter thick lower tubes.
Hall A5
Swallow-A5 300
Schwalbe brings with him Procore-System is a groundbreaking new development for the MTB sector. The puncture system consists of two air chambers, whereby the smaller, inner chamber is filled with almost eight bar and thus represents an emergency run in the event of a flat tire. The outer chamber can be filled with low air pressure so that the best traction can be generated.
To implement this concept, two valves were used in the test phase. However, the final version manages with one valve. This has an attachment which, depending on how far it is screwed on, fills the inner or outer air chamber.
Next to the Procoresystem brings Schalbe a new one Nobby Nick on the market. You have one for the street They last revised and now offers it in four versions.
Alexrims—A5 205
The trend towards fat bikes is unmistakable this year. For this reason, Alexrims has developed its own rim.
They are also new Anticwheels for merciless enduro use. With a rim width of 35 millimeters, the wheels are ideally equipped for rough routes and high forces.
Hall A6
Kind Shock—A6 302
Kind Shock will be showing a variety of dropper posts at its booth. The concept of mechanical linkage via a Bowden cable is adopted from the previous models. New is a Kind Shock specific for XC use LEV carbon. The post offers a stroke of 65 millimeters and has been made significantly lighter through the use of carbon.
Also new is the first own handlebar and a matching KS stem.
Koga-A6 100
At the Koga booth, visitors experience a little journey through time. Koga is exhibiting Peter Winnen's bike, which he used for his first Tour start in 1981 and promptly impressed with a stage win in Alpe d'Huez. At that time he was the best young driver with fifth place in the overall ranking.
The journey through time continues and ends with today's high-end model, the Koga Kimera.
Hall A7
SQlab—A7 100
SQlab is showing a new handlebar system at the Eurobike, which differs in trekking, MTB and tour and is identified by different color codes. Depending on the category, the handlebars have a specific curvature.
In the next few weeks, SQlab dealers will also offer special back advice to reduce any pain. You will pay particular attention to the correct seating position and optimal balance on the bike. Also new is the measurement of the sit bones, which is no longer carried out using corrugated cardboard, but using a nubbed plate.