Excellent performance, convenience and interchangeability, but at a very high price

The possibility of a late change had been left hanging. Now, that door is firmly closed. Team Visma | Lease a Bike have confirmed that Wout van Aert will not ride the E3 Saxo Classic, ending days of speculation around a potential last-minute addition to his programme and underlining a clear, deliber...

While we were given a glimpse of the new 32in forks from X-Fusion at the Taipei International Cycle Show, we were also treated to a preview of the brands latest electronic dropper post. The E-Manic 2 has been given a significant redesign over the original and takes on a look similar to the KS Lev Circuit and the first-generation RockShox Reverb AXS. A plastic body on the top of the seatpost encapsulates the battery, and theres a single bolt for changing the saddle angle. Read more: 16 of the best dropper posts in 2026, and our buyer's guide The X-Fusion E-Manic 2 was on show at the Taipei International Cycle Show. Nick Clark / Our Media The remote is wireless and connects to the post via X-Fusions own XRSC Remote Bluetooth 5.0 protocol. X-Fusion says the remote ergonomics were developed alongside TRP. Nick Clark / Our Media There are five travel options: 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 170mm and 200mm, although unlike the brands cable-actuated model, this is not adjustable. X-Fusion also offers three diameter options: 30.9mm, 31.6mm and 34.9mm, meaning you should be able to find one for your frame without needing a shim. There's no word on the water resistance, but this design looks up to the task. Nick Clark / Our Media Weights for the post vary depending on the travel and diameter, with the lightest being the 30.9mm/100mm at 700g. For example, the 30.9mm/100mm comes in 100g heavier. The post comes with a USB-C charger. Nick Clark / Our Media X-Fusion says the post is still in testing and wont be released until later this year. More from the Taipei International Cycle Show X-Fusions new 32in Rezza XC fork has up to 130mm travel and theres a gravel version This new ebike conversion kit offers 51km range, weighs only 3.8kg and will fit in your backpack

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Another contender has emerged in the ebike conversion kit market, with Asus launching the E250G1 Intelligent Bike Booster at the Taipei International Cycle Show. The device clips onto any conventional bike and uses a friction-drive system to transfer power to the rear wheel, similar to the Livall PikaBoost. Asus says the device enables you to enjoy up to 51km of range thanks to a removable 159Wh battery. There are three ride modes: Eco, Normal and Sport, with the latter offering the most grunt at the cost of range. Read more: How to convert a bike to electric power electric bike conversion kits explained The device works on a variety of wheel sizes. Nick Clark / Our Media The system itself is said to weigh in at around 3.8kg and is compatible with bike wheels from 16in to 29in, including 700c. The cadence sensor is neat and removes the need for cables. Nick Clark / Our Media A swingarm in the device presses down into the tyre to ensure there is slip-free power transfer, and the cadence sensor on the cranks is wireless. The device is small enough that you could stash it in a backpack when you're done using it. Nick Clark / Our Media Theres a rear light built into the device, too, which has a braking detection system that alerts other road users when youre slowing down. The battery is removable, meaning you could easily extend the range with another battery. Nick Clark / Our Media The battery charges via USB-C and takes around two hours to charge fully using a 100W PD charger. Asus says the device is IPX5 waterproof-rated, and there is an Android and iOS companion app. I gave the device a quick try in the exhibition hall, and the sensitivity was impressive. Whether well see the Intelligent Bike Booster make it to the UK market is unknown, but its a neat little device.

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During the post-COVID downturn in the bike industry, DVO knuckled down and invested in developing and updating its suspension product lines. That work has resulted in a new fork, the Diamond 36 Prime SL, and a new Opal XL air shock both unveiled at the Taipei International Cycle Show. The brand has not only investeded in new R&D machinery, but also in engineering resources, with a few engineers moving to DVO from the world of motocross racing, with a focus on dialling down damping performance and friction losses. New forks incoming The Diamond is the long-travel trail, or lighter-weight enduro fork from DVO. Tom Marvin / OurMedia The Diamond 36 Prime SL is a 140-170mm enduro fork with a 36mm-stanchion chassis. It features the new Prime damper, which offers eight clicks of high- and low-speed compression damping, along with 22 clicks of rebound-damping adjustment. DVO has moved away from a bladder-based damper to one with a spring-backed IFP, which it says gives the fork more support and improved tuning capabilities. The Prime damper offers high- and low-speed compression damping. Tom Marvin / OurMedia The new damper has a higher-flow piston, which adds complexity, but also aids performance according to DVO. While specific tools will be required, the damper's internals should be reachable by consumers, for those who like to tinker with their suspension. In addition to the new damper, the brand has been working heavily on reducing the internal friction of the fork, by updating the surface finishes. Friction is a killer when it comes to the feel of a fork, and so on paper, these should feel luxuriously smooth. A bit of pressure relief? Yes please. Tom Marvin / OurMedia With the new damper offering more support, and with influence from the motocross engineers, the new fork is designed to run with much lower air pressures. Bryson, the DVO engineer we chatted to, weighs around 180lb and runs 50psi in his fork. Even with damping turned right on, Bryson told us there's little to no spiking when hitting bumps, ensuring stability and comfort on the bike. There's a new stiffer and longer fender on offer, too. Tom Marvin / OurMedia We also saw an updated Onyx 38 Prime SL. This longer-travel fork also features the new damper. Those who have an existing Onyx 38 fork will be able to retrofit the damper in their fork. Further back The new Opal XL shock from DVO Tom Marvin / OurMedia The new Opal XL shock is designed to bridge the gap between inline and piggyback shocks. Inline shocks need to hide their damping circuits inside the main shock body, while piggyback shocks have them externally. Those piggyback shocks, therefore, tend to have larger oil volumes and can perform more consistently on longer runs. The DVO Opal XL shock bridges the gap between inline and piggyback shocks. Tom Marvin / OurMedia The Opal XL has a small piggyback structure merged into the top of the inline shock, bringing it out from the inside of the shock's body, but avoiding the bulk of a traditional piggyback shock. DVO says this gives the Opal XL near-piggyback levels of performance without the bulk, making it ideal for frames with limited space inside the main triangle. That'll be handy on eMTBs where you want to squeeze a bottle in the frame. More from the Taipei International Cycle Show X-Fusions new 32in Rezza XC fork has up to 130mm travel and theres a gravel version This new ebike conversion kit offers 51km range, weighs only 3.8kg and will fit in your backpack X-Fusion's E-Manic 2 electronic dropper post looks to be everything we wanted from the original Allotec mixes tradition and modernity with retro lugged electric road bike