World Bicycle Reliefs Buffalo Utility S2 bike uses a two-speed two-chain drivetrain to help people cover more distance with less effort.World Bicycle Relief is the worlds leading non-profit social enterprise focused on bicycle utility. It aims to empower individuals. Creating a bike that means people can conquer challenging terrain aids that goal. Its previous Buffalo bike was singlespeed. The new AK2 drivetrain provides riders with an extra gear while keeping the bike free of cables and derailleurs, which add complexity and can break.World Bicycle Relief worked with SRAM to develop the new system and the bike is on display at SRAMs Eurobike stand.Two chains, two speedsWorld Bicycle Relief says the Buffalo Utility S2 bike will help people conquer challenging terrain. - Stan Portus / Our MediaCherie Redecker, product manager at World Bicycle Relief, says the non-profit wanted to find a way to provide more gears to people in rural areas to access education, healthcare and economic empowerment.The engineers were really trying to see how they could create something simple without cables, without any external derailleurs breaking, says Redecker. She adds that if a chain breaks you can still ride the bike.The multispeed drivetrain consists of two freewheels, cogs, front chainrings and singlespeed chains.Engineers at Worlrd Bicycle Relief worked with SRAM to create the patented shifting mechanism.Redecker mentions one SRAM engineer in particular, Christine Raymor, who was involved in the development of eTap, but now assists World Bicycle Relief.She helped guide the team to make the product a reality, says Redecker.The AK2 drivetrain uses two single-speed freewheels to determine which cog and chainring combination drives the rear wheel.You pedal backwards to change from one gear to the other.The previous Buffalo bikes backpedal brake has been repurposed for the new drivetrain. Redecker says: To shift between the two gears you simply backpedal around half a turn. Then you pedal forward again and the bike shifts between gears.Shifting is accomplished by a shift ring. This engages or disengages the pawls of the cogs freewheels when backpedaling.The Buffalo Utility S2s low gear, which pairs an 18-tooth sprocket and 27-tooth chainring, disengages the outboard pawls so the pawls of the inboard cog are driving the wheel.The high gear, which uses a 19-tooth sprocket and 45-tooth chainring, engages the pawls of the outboard cog. World Bicycle Relief says because of the difference in gear ratios, the outboard cog rotates faster than the inboard cog, overdriving the inboard pawls.New brakes and other changesRepurposing the coaster brake meant World Bicycle Relief had to add brakes to the bike. - Stan Portus / Our MediaThe AK2 drivetrain meant World Bicycle Relief had to add new brakes to the Buffalo bike.Because we changed the backpedalling [coaster brake] to shifting, we needed to create caliper brakes, says Redecker.Redecker says the bike has been tested for two-and-a-half years, with great feedback about the brakes. The new brakes make stopping the bike easy, especially with heavy loads.World Bicycle Relief has also updated the Buffalo bikes wheels.Weve changed from steel to aluminium rims, which makes the bike a little bit lighter.We used to have a four-cross spoke system, but were now going onto a three-cross system that helps make lacing the wheel easier. It creates less spoke breakage, and has been quite successful, says Redecker.The new bike sticks to one frame size and still uses the Buffalo saddle, pedals, kickstand and tyres made in conjunction with Kenda.The pedals, saddle and tyres arent just bought by people who own Buffalo bikes, says Redecker, explaining that people know Buffalo products are durable and will last longer and they wont have to service it.The Buffalo bike is popular in Zambia and Zimbabwe. - Stan Portus / Our MediaRedecker says the Buffalo bike also has a good name in Zambia and Zimbabwe and people in better income groups will buy the bike, where it costs around $210 to $230. The Buffalo bikes frame, fork and rack comes with a five-year warranty even if the bikes tend to last longer.Redecker says World Bicycle Relief is looking to improve the bikes bearings to lengthen the bikes lifetime.Beyond the bikeWorld Bicycle Relief see the Buffalo bike as part of a broader cycling ecosystem. - Stan Portus / Our MediaWorld Bicycle Relief looks beyond the Buffalo bike to achieve its goal of enabling people to access education, healthcare, economic opportunities and vital services.The non-profit, founded in 2005 after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami by SRAM co-founder F.K. Day and his wife documentary photographer Leah Missbach Day, ensures there are distribution facilities, spare part supply chains and trained local mechanics, in areas where people ride its bikes.Redecker says: Our main goal is really to create this amazing bicycle ecosystem where we have the product development, but also training, mechanics, and our program in the countries. Its really trying to empower more people so they can thrive and reach their dreams.World Bicycle Relief has warehouses in Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya and Colombia. But it also works with the UN and other organisations to provide bikes via their own programs.Redecker says for its programmes, World Bicycle Relief considers who needs a bike. This includes children who live more than 3km from their school, healthcare workers and others.Women face cultural barriers to accessing education, healthcare and employment, where World Bicycle Relief operates. Consequently, the organisation prioritises women and girls.World Bicycle Relief supports communities by working with them to establish where there is a need for bicycles, how it can get mechanics and what training is required.Redecker sums it up as listening: Its not just coming in and saying, This is what youre doing. Its hearing their voice and what they need.

Geraint Thomas was one of the cyclists who combined the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France this year, but now he is relieved that it is finally over. The INEOS Grenadiers rider will skip the Olympics, giving him time for other things after several demanding months, a break he feels he needed."I'm...

Winspace has revealed the next generation of its climbing bike at Eurobike 2024.The new SLC3 makes several improvements over the outgoing SLC2.0, according to Winspace. It shaves weight, and increases stiffness and comfort, while retaining an attractive price tag.The Chinese brand says the new climbing bike should be available in a few weeks, but it only had an SLC3 frameset on display at Eurobike rather than a complete bike.Low weight and low priceThe SLC3 frameset weighs a claimed 700g. - Stan Portus / Our MediaWinspace says the new SLC3 frame weighs a claimed 700g unpainted in a size medium, which is 80g lighter than its predecessor.Speaking to BikeRadar at Eurobike, Winspaces Fred Zou explained how the brand has reduced the weight partly through a change to a better material.While the SLC2.0 uses Torays T800 and T700 carbon fibres, the SLC3 uses Torays T1100 and T1000 high-modulus carbon fibres.Zhou says an exact price is to be confirmed but we can expect the SLC3 frameset to cost roughly $2,000. This is around $500 more than the SLC2.0, but still much cheaper than similar framesets from bigger cycling brands.Greater stiffnessThe dropouts are covered. - Stan Portus / Our MediaThe SLC3 uses a one-piece moulding process to increase stiffness.Compared to the SLC2.0, Winspace says the SLC3s head tube is 31.8 per cent stiffer, while the bottom bracket shell is said to be 36 per cent stiffer.Like the SLC2.0, Winspace says its new climbing bike also has an asymmetrical design for stiffness and, Zou says, driving performance.The bike also has what Winspace calls an Optimised Rear Centre design to aid power transfer.We dont have details yet, but Zou says Winspace has tweaked the geometry to make the SLC3 more comfortable than the SLC2.0.Frame featuresThe SLC3 uses a round 27.2mm seatpost. - Stan Portus / Our MediaThe SLC3 frameset shares similar features with Winspaces other road bikes.The frameset has dropped seatstays that kink to a horizontal position where they meet the seat tube. This is the same as the seatstays on Winspaces all-rounder C5 road bike and its T1550 aero bike.Winspace conceals the thru-axle dropouts on the driveside on SLC3 and its other disc-brake road bikes a feature thats similar to BMCs Stealth Dropout Design.The SLC3 routes all cables and hoses internally. It seems like these will also run through the bikes handlebar.All these features mean the SLC3 is like many of the latest and greatest road bikes. However, the SLC3 differs in one regard. Instead of using a proprietary seatpost now common on many carbon bikes the SLC3 uses a standard round 27.2mm post.Second-generation Winspace T1550 aero road bikeWinspace also has its second-generation T1550 aero road bike on display. - Stan Portus / Our MediaAlso on display at Winspaces Eurobike stand is its second-generation T1550 aero road bike. The Winspace Women Cycling Team raced the bike at La Vuelta Feminina and Paris-Roubaix Femme.Like the SLC3, Winspace says its latest aero road bike is lighter and stiffer than its predecessor.No surprises there, then.Winspace says the bike shed 50g in weight, which is 6 per cent lighter than the previous model.The rear triangle stiffness has increased by 36 per cent, according to Winspace, while the bottom bracket is 7 per cent stiffer and the head tube is 33 per cent stiffer than before.We're used to seeing bike brands make bold claims about their latest machines, so there's nothing unusual going on here. The proof is in the ride, of course, and Winspace is an intriguing brand that we're keen to see more of.

Leatt has released a new line of mountain bike components covering bars, stems, grips and pedals.The components will be available in two tiers, with the high-end 8.0 range featuring a magnesium construction and a ceramic-coated paintjob, which Leatt has coined Ceramag.A top-of-the-line CeraBone series features full titanium hardware, including pedal spindles, stem bolts and flat pedal pins.Four types of pedal designs have been released, with Endurance, ALL MTN and Gravity clipless pedals available alongside a Flat range.Leatt hasnt given an exact release date for the collection, with the first shipments expected this year.The South African brand is better known for its mountain bike protection, entering the market with the Leatt-Brace in 2003 and since launching multiple ranges of body armour, clothing and helmets.All the 6.0-level components are available in silver, bronze or black, with the 8.0 Ceramag coating coming in white or grey.Leatt Clip Pedal EnduranceThe Clip Endurance Pedals can be used for XC or gravel riding. - Nick Clark / Our MediaThe Clip Pedal Endurance uses a traditional clipless design with Shimanos SPD cleat system.A dual-sided retention system is used, with the sides of the mechanism featuring a platform to improve stability and power transfer, according to Leatt.Three bearings are used along the axle and two seals protect the inners from the elements.The same body design is shared between 6.0 and 8.0 pedals. - Nick Clark / Our MediaEntry and release adjustments feature on the rear of the pedal, with a small scale indicating how tight or loose the pedal is.The aluminium Clip Pedal Endurance 6.0 has a claimed weight of 382g per pair, while the magnesium Clip Pedal Endurance 8.0 is said to top the scales at 354g for the steel axle variant and 298g for the Endurance 8.0Ti.Leatt Clip Pedal Endurance 6.0: 139 / $159 / 159Leatt Clip Pedal Endurance 8.0: 189 / $219 / 219Leatt Clip Pedal Endurance 8.0Ti CeraBone: 299 / $339 / 339Leatt Clip Pedal ALL MTNThe Clip ALL MTN Pedals feature four pins on each side for added traction. - Nick Clark / Our MediaWith a larger platform, these mountain bike pedals are designed for more aggressive trail use and enduro riding.Similar to the Clip Pedal Endurance, the ALL MTN uses Shimanos SPD cleat standard, making it easy to find replacements in almost any bike shop.The retention system has five degrees of float built in, with release and entry tension being adjustable on the rear of the pedal.The aluminium Clip Pedal All-MTB 6.0 has a claimed weight of 466g per pair, while the magnesium Clip Pedal Endurance 8.0 is said to top the scales at 364g.Leatt hasnt released a Clip Pedal ALL MTN 8.0Ti Cerabone edition, but the 8.0 is compatible with a titanium axle upgrade.Leatt Clip Pedal ALL MTB 6.0: 165 / $189 / 189Leatt Clip Pedal ALL MTN 8.0: 229 / $259 / 259Leatt Clip Pedal GravityThe Clip Gravity Pedals are for enduro and downhill riding. - Nick Clark / Our MediaLeatt says the Clip Pedal Gravity offers the highest levels of grip in the range, with a large platform resulting in plenty of contact with your shoe.The pedals are said to be EFBE category 5 tested, which means an independent authority has rated the pedals to be strong enough for gravity mountain bike application.The platform and pins are designed to still be effective when disengaged from the retention mechanism, making it easier, Leatt says, to push on down the trail while trying to clip in.Leatt claims the Clip Pedal Gravity 6.0 weighs in at 522g (per pair), with the Clip Pedal Gravity 8.0 topping the scales at 419g.Similar to the Clip Pedal All-MTN, a titanium hardware CeraBone isnt available though the pedals can be upgraded to titanium axles.Leatt Clip Pedal Gravity 6.0: 175 / $199 / 199Leat Clip Pedal Gravity 8.0: 239 / $269 / 269Leatt Flat Pedal ALL MTNThe ceramic coating adds a grippy texture to the pedals. - Nick Clark / Our MediaThe Flat Pedal ALL MTN pedals are designed for enduro and downhill riding.A concave design should add plenty of traction, with Leatt claiming it's 5mm higher at the periphery compared to the centre.As with many flat mountain bike pedals, a narrow or wide platform is available, with the narrow measuring 100mm in width compared to 107mm on the wide pedal.The Cerabon variant with titanium hardware is only available in the narrow width.All pedals can be upgraded with the titanium axle. - Nick Clark / Our MediaTen pins are used on each side of the pedal to keep your feet in place, while the Ceramag coating on the magnesium models is said to increase traction compared to other pedals on the market.The Flat ALL MTN 6.0 has a claimed weight of 381g per pair, while the magnesium Flat ALL MTN 8.0 is said to top the scales at 309g.Leatt claims the range-topping Endurance 8.0Ti comes in at featherweight 256g for the pair.Leatt Flat ALL MTN 6.0: 149 / $169 / 169Leatt Flat ALL MTN 8.0: 219 / $249 / 249Leatt Flat ALL MTN 8.0Ti CeraBone: 279 / $319 / 319Leatt Stem Gravity 35Stem caps and spacers also feature a ceramic coating. - Nick Clark / Our MediaLeatt offers the Stem Gravity 35 in an aluminium or magnesium construction similar to the pedals, with the top-end CeraBone edition featuring titanium bolts.The stem is finished with CNC milling. - Nick Clark / Our MediaThe stem comes in 33mm, 40mm and 50mm lengths, and the faceplate features a wraparound design said to distribute force more evenly.Leatt Stem Gravity 35 6.0: 109 / $129 / 129Leatt Stem Gravity 35 8.0: 189 / $219 / 219Leatt Stem Gravity 35 8.0Ti CeraBone: 219 / $249 / 249Leatt Handlebar Kit Launch ControlThe handlebars are available in both black and silver. - Nick Clark / Our MediaLeatts new handlebars are only available to buy in combination with the brand's new Reaflex 6.0 grips.The bars are made from 7050 aluminium, feature 10 degrees of back sweep and are claimed to weigh in at 284g.The Reaflex 6.0 grips feature a material designed to reduce vibrations and hand fatigue, and come in a 29mm or 31mm diameter.Leatt says a pair weighs in at 106g and they can be purchased separately to the handlebars.Leatt Handlebar Kit Launch Control: 105 / $119 / 119Leatt Grips Reaflex 6.0: 25.99 / $29.99 / 29.99

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Team Uno-X is riding a radical, unreleased aero road bike at the 2024 Tour de France.Produced by Taiwanese brand (and Uno-X team sponsor) Dare, the bike bucks the prevailing trend for all-rounder bikes, instead taking a hyper-aero approach with little apparent consideration for weight.Prior to the race start in Florence, Italy, we got a close look at the new bike at the Uno-X team hotel.Could this be the bike to help the Uno-X team take its first victory at the sports biggest race?Return of the aero bikeDare's new road bike bucks the current trend for lightweight, all-rounder road bikes. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaIn recent years, weve seen a number of prominent brands ditch dedicated aero road bikes in favour of models that balance aerodynamic performance with low weight.Specialized, for example, famously put its S-Works Venge out to pasture when it released the S-Works Tarmac SL7 in 2020, while Treks recently announced eighth-generation Madone SLR spelled the end of its monda.Likewise, the release of a lightweight Giant Propel Advanced SL in 2022 has seen the brands iconic TCR relegated to only limited use in the WorldTour.The down tube appears to indicate this bike is called the 'Velocity Ace'. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaDare looks to be taking the opposite approach, with a design more akin to other all-out aero road bikes such as the Cervlo S5, Ribble Ultra SLR and Cannondale SystemSix Hi-Mod.As far as we can tell, Dares new aero road bike appears to be called the Velocity Ace, as this is printed on the down tube.Its most likely an update to the brands existing aero bike, the VSRu. The new bike doubles down on the aerodynamic optimisations, though, with deeper aerofoil tube shapes all over and a build focused entirely on speed.Deep-section tubes all-roundA head tube this deep wouldn't look out of place on a time trial bike. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaThe head tube is one of the most striking parts of the Velocity Ace.It uses a deep, truncated aerofoil profile and rises from the top tube to meet the rear of the bikes new integrated handlebar (more on this later).At the lower end, the head tube is sculpted to control the airflow off the fork crown.Viewed head on, the head tube is hourglass-shaped narrowing between the upper and lower headset bearings to further reduce drag.The aero-optimised fork is more aggressive than before. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaWhile the fork on the VSRu tapered slightly towards the bottom, the narrow bladed legs of the new fork stay deep all the way down.Where the down tube on the VSRu had a small cut-out for the front wheel, the Velocity Ace has a straight down tube with a deeper, wider truncated aerofoil profile.The deeper, wider down tube might provide more shelter for round bottles on the Velocity Ace. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaUnlike the new Trek Madone SLR, the Velocity Ace uses standard, non-integrated bottle cages with round cycling water bottles.It may be that the redesigned down tube provides greater airflow management around this area than before, however.At the rear of the bike, the aerofoil profiles of the seat tube, seatstays and seatpost have also been deepened significantly.The seat tube cluster has been reprofiled with deeper aerofoil tube shapes all-round. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaWhether this has any impact on compliance remains to be seen. Dropped seatstays aside, though, it doesnt appear that Dare has made many concessions to comfort.Like some time trial bikes, the seatpost appears to have multiple saddle clamp locations, enabling a rider to adjust the effective seat tube angle an important consideration for fit purposes.One of the deepest handlebars weve seenThis is one of the deepest aerofoil sections we've seen on a road bike handlebar. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaBeyond the head tube, the bikes new aero handlebar is also remarkable, thanks to its use of an exceptionally deep and thin aerofoil profile on the tops.Expectedly, the handlebar uses an integrated design, with the hydraulic brake hoses fully concealed within the bar and running into the frame unseen.The headset top cap on the Dare Velocity Ace looks to help smooth the airflow from the handlebar to the frame. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaThe top tube rises to meet the rear of the stem, while the headset top cap has been cleverly profiled to smooth out the junction between the two.Overall, Dares new bar appears to take the opposite approach to Ribbles ground-breaking Ultra handlebar (which features on the Ultra SLR). The Ribble bar uses a similarly deep aerofoil profile, but is much more bulbous, as its designed to manipulate the airflow hitting the rider behind it.Notably, Trek says the updated handlebar on its recently launched, eighth-generation Madone SLR does something similar (albeit on a smaller scale).The new handlebar on the Dare Velocity Ace is exceptionally deep and thin up top. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaThe Dare handlebar, in contrast, looks to be designed simply to reduce its impact on the airflow as much as possible.As with rear-end comfort, there doesnt seem to have been much consideration for a rider being able to hold the tops of the handlebar. As with the rest of the bike, it looks to be all about maximising aerodynamic efficiency.Kristof's cockpit dimensions are the same as at last year's Tour. - George Scott / Our MediaOn this bike, which belongs to four-time Tour de France stage winner, Alexander Kristof, the cockpit combines a 120mm-long stem with a 380mm-wide handlebar (measured centre to centre at the brake hoods).The frame also has a logo noting the headset contains CeramicSpeed's SLT (Solid Lubrication Technology) bearings which are claimed to provide exceptionally long lifespans, reducing the frequency with which the front end requires servicing.A speed-focused build with personal upgradesKristof opts for DT Swiss deep-section rims. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaThe rest of the build sees an uncompromising focus on speed.Like last year, Kristofs wheelset of choice is the DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut DB, with 62mm-deep rims.These are wrapped with Schwalbe Pro One TLE tyres, in a 700 x 28c size that measures up at 27.9mm-wide on the DT Swiss rims.As with last year, the tyres have conspicuous blue accents that dont come on the versions of the Pro One TLE available in shops.Kristof's bike was again equipped with blue-branded Schwalbe Pro One TLE tyres. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaHaving spotted these last year, we asked Schwalbe if this was a new, updated version of the German brands highly-rated tubeless tyre. Unfortunately, the brand declined to shed any light on the subject.According to our well-informed YouTube audience, though, these could be special-edition, race day-only versions of the tyre something faster, lighter but potentially less durable than the standard tyres, for example.Schwalbe has apparently created similarly-branded tyres for its sponsored mountain bike athletes previously, so that could be whats going on here.As for the drivetrain, Kristof and his Uno-X team are still running Shimanos flagshipDura-Ace Di2 R9200 groupset.Kristof's Dare Velocity Ace has a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 drivetrain with some upgrades. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaThis year, though, the team has switched from using Shimanos Dura-Ace FC-R9200-P power meter crankset to FSAs Powerbox Team.This consists of an FSA power meter spider (which we believe is made by Power2Max) paired with the brand's carbon cranks and aluminium chainrings.Kristof has switched to a Prologo saddle for the 2024 season. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaWhen we saw Kristofs bike, a couple of days out from the race start, it was equipped with some huge 56/40t chainrings.Even though these were paired with a wide-ranging 11-34t cassette out back, we wonder whether Kristof might have swapped to something smaller for the races mountainous opening stage.Perhaps due to a change in team sponsor, Kristof has switched saddles from the Pro Stealth Curved Team he used at last years Tour to a Prologo Scratch M5 with carbon rails.Kristof is using the new OSPW RS Alpha system from CeramicSpeed. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaFinishing things off, Kristofs bike was also decked out with CeramicSpeeds latest OSPW (Oversized Pulley Wheel System) RS Alpha and a waxed chain.The 'Alpha Disc' solid pulley wheels are claimed to prevent dirt or debris entering the system and contaminating the bearings.A new bike thats heavier than the old oneThe Dare Velocity Ace has gained weight compared to its predecessor, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will be slower. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaIts rare to see a new road bike released thats significantly heavier than the outgoing version, but thats exactly what we have here.According to Dare, the VSRu had a claimed frame weight of 1,190g in a size small (although Kristof rides a 56cm frame). While we dont yet have a claimed weight for Velocity Ace frame, we think its deeper tubes and aggressive aerodynamic optimisations have likely added weight.That appears to be confirmed by the overall weight of Kristofs Dare Velocity Ace, too, which came in at spot-on 8kg, according to our scales.Alexander Kristof's Dare Velocity Ace weighed 8kg ahead of the 2024 Tour de France race start. - George Scott / Our MediaThats 255g more than the 7.745kg weight we took for his Dare VSRu at last years Tour.As things stand, thats all we know about Dares radical new aero road bike.Given a number of Uno-X riders are using the bike at this years Tour, it appears the bike is production ready and could launch imminently.Frameset: Dare Velocity Ace (size 56cm)Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 with FSA PowerBox Team power meter (56/40t chainrings, 11-34t cassette), FSA carbon cranks, CeramicSpeed OSPW RS Alpha and UFO waxed chainWheelset: DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 62 DBTyres: Schwalbe Pro One TLE 29c (measured width 27.9mm)Bar/stem: Dare, 38cm handlebar width, 12cm stem lengthSeatpost: DareSaddle: Prologo Scratch M5 NackBottle cages: Elite Vico CarbonPedals: Shimano Dura-Ace

Five-timeOlympicgold medallist andTour de FrancewinnerSir Bradley Wigginshas opened up about beingsexually abused by his cycling coach when he entered the sport at the age of 13.Wiggins alleges he was sexually assaulted by the elderly coach, who has since passed away, for three years. Speakin...

Eurobike is, by a huge margin, the worlds biggest cycling trade show, spanning five cavernous halls and many floors at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition centre.From familiar household names to minuscule OEM companies youll never see outside of the show, it covers all aspects of the cycling industry.Heres our pick of some of the best road, mountain, gravel and plain weird tech from day one.Charming brown-tastic Merida Big.TrailThe Big.Nine launched just before Eurobike. - Jack Luke / Our MediaWe were quite taken by this handsome brown version of Meridas freshly updated Big.Trail hardtail.The pocket-friendly hardtail sports progressive geometry, neat mounts for accessories and internal cable routing.Head to our full story on the new bike for more info.DT throws it back with limited-edition hubs and wheelsSilver hubs and spokes with black rims? Yes, please. - Jack Luke / Our MediaDT Swiss is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a limited run of polished alloy hubs and old-school wheelsets.In a throwback to its original Hugi hubs, the wheelsets pair DT Swiss standard rims with special silver logos, silver spokes and raw alloy hubs.DT Swiss' latest gravel wheels look imposing when mounted with modern wide tyres. - Jack Luke / Our MediaElsewhere, DT Swiss had its new 50mm deep GRC1100 gravel mounted to a very handsome Ridley Kanzo Fast.The rims are a monstrous 36.5mm wide and are said to be optimised around tyres 40mm wide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BikeRadar (@bikeradar) Knog debuts new lightsKnog has a whole new suite of lights on show at Eurobike.The new Knog Blinder E and X are all-purpose lights designed to work with a battery pack or wire straight into an electric bikes battery.The lights are available in 900, 1300, 1800, and 2300 lumen options.A single 10,000 MAh battery pack is available at launch, with a larger option to come soon. Knog expects riders who require immense runtime will prefer to take two batteries, rather than one mid-sized option.Knog has also redesigned its logo with new light models to come soon.Updated Giant RevoltThis was our first chance to get up close with the new Giant Revolt. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe updated Giant Revolt features integrated cable routing, a down tube snack storage spot and the same comfort-boosting seatpost that debuted on the Defy our 2024 Road Bike of the Year.Cables are internally routed on the new bike. - Jack Luke / Our MediaGiant has the top-spec Force-equipped Advance Pro 0 on show at Eurobike, sparkling in a resplendent bluey-purple finish.Read our full story on the new Revolt for more details.Aeroe Spider front rackAeroe's racks attach using a neat proprietary clamp. - Jack Luke / Our MediaShredpacking is now a thing with this neat rack system from Aeroe, which can be attached to full-suspension bikes, including forks.This opens up the possibility of carrying panniers or other bikepacking bags more securely.The rack attaches via a bespoke clamping mechanism that, Aeroe says, distributes pressure evenly across the fork.The pictured panniers are prototypes, with production models available later this year.Shimano updates shoe rangeShimano recently updated its road cycling shoe range. - Jack Luke / Our MediaShimanos budget RC102 and RC102W road cycling shoes have been updated with new premium uppers and a redesigned lower stack outsole.The shoes still use three Velcro straps for closure but look more premium than the outgoing model.The MW502 features a new outsole. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe MW502 winter cycling boot has also been updated with a grippier outsole and a refined outer.Check out our in-depth news story on Shimanos new shoe range for more details.Profile Design Sonic 52 GMR gravel extensionsAero extensions are popular in gravel racing and near-essential for ultra-endurance racing. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe Profile Design Sonic 52 GMR is a looped aero extension for gravel and ultra-endurance racing.Profile says bike computers, lights or bags can be mounted to the strut connecting the looped portion of the extensions. The extensions also include routing for dynamo lights.The extensions mount onto 20mm setback clamps to reduce reach from the saddle to the extensions.K-Edge 1x Race W chainguideThe K-Edge 1x Race W mounts onto bottle cage bosses. - Jack Luke / Our MediaChain guides are popular with gravel, road and mountain bike racers seeking extra chain security.Chain guides are, typically, mounted via band-on clamp or braze-on front derailleur mounts.The chain guide has a huge range of adjustments. - Jack Luke / Our MediaHowever, complex tube shapes make it difficult (or impossible) to use a band-on clamp. Some gravel bikes (and many mountain bikes) are also now 1x specific.The K-Edge 1x Race W chain guide mounts via seat tube bottle cage bosses, and offers heaps of adjustability to account for bottle cage placement and seat tube angles.K-Edge expects many riders at the Tour de France, including Mads Pedersen, will use the guide when riding 1x builds at this years race.Hunt Proven TrailThe Proven Trail is an all-new wheelset from Hunt. - Jack Luke / Our MediaHunts Proven Trail wheelset uses a hoop-shaped carbon insert in its construction to improve compaction in the area between the sidewalls and rim bed.This little strip of carbon plays a big role in improving the strength of Hunt's new rims. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThis, Hunt says, significantly increases its impact resistance versus competitors.Hunt is the first brand to bring this technology to market. The wheelset is expected to weigh around 1,800g with pricing and availability to be confirmed.A full-suspension electric beach racer?! Why notThere's a lot going on here, and we love it. - Jack Luke / Our MediaIt wouldnt be a Eurobike roundup without an odd bike that straddles more disciplines than you can shake a wurst at.The M1 FG.400.SX.P is a full-suspension drop-bar electric bike specced with wide Schwalbe G One tyres, lending it a beach racer-like look.Pictured is the 4.0 level bike, which will set you back 6,990.