bc at the Eurobike 2017 - Day 2
Here is our report from day 2 of the Eurobike. Read on for more product highlights.
It's our second day at the Eurobike and we are excited to show you what we have found today. We are going to begin with the Eurobike Awards, so you can see what the judges have decided.
bc @ Eurobike 2017
2017 Eurobike Awards
Rohloff E-14
The Rohloff hub is now E-bike optimized. It communicates with Bosch motors to offer precision shifting like no other.
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Synchronized motor and transmission for e-bikes, the new E-14 makes it possible.
And that’s what the Rohloff E-14 looks like from the inside.
BBB Indra Speed Pedelec Helmet
BBB released their Indra Speed Pedelec helmet that meets the new NTA E-bike standard. This is a welcome sight for E-bike riders looking for increased safety.
Safety is a big thing for e-bike riders. The BB Indra meets all the new standards.
Mavic Comete Ultimate Shoes
The Mavic Comet Ultimate shoe is made of a completely carbon shell and an inner bootie. The carbon shell allows for optimum power transfer and the inner bootie can be exchanged for a winter version.
With the Comete, Mavic has taken carbon cycling footwear to perfection.
Endura D2Z Encapsulator Suit
Endura has released an aerodynamic TT full body suit, the D2Z Encapsulator. It has been optimized for TT sit positions and 45 km/h speeds.
The wind tunnel testing has paid off. The Endura Encapsulator suit has won hour records
Giro Vanquish MIPS Helmet
Giro’s Vanquis MIPS helmet is aerodynamic and includes a visor. The visor is easily removed or repositioned when it starts to get dark.
The Giro Vanquish definitely looks fast.
Premium quality, the Zeiss shield.
The shield is detachable.
After the awards, we headed over to MET to see what new helmets they have to offer.
MET Grancorso Helmet
The Grandcorso is one of the first speed E-bike specific helmets to meet the NTA standard on the market. It includes cool features like a magnetic visor and buckle all without being too heavy (320 g in M).
The MET Grancorso is e-bike certified and features a clear shield. Little magnets hold it in place.
MET Roam Helmet
The Roam helmet is MET’s newest edition to their Enduro line-up. Featuring a handy goggle attachment system, it is perfect transfer stages and short breaks on the trail.
The Italians know their helmets and the Roam Enduro helmet is no exception.
The goggle’s band is elegantly routed by the visor.
MET Trenta Helmet
MET’s new Trenta helmet is super lightweight (230 g in M) and provides the perfect amount of ventilation. For all those pros out there, MET also has a carbon version that cuts the weight down even more to 215 g.
Drew is getting his faire doses of MET today!
It is light, it looks great and it keeps your head cool, the Trenta.
After MET, we hit up Garmin to check out the new Edge 1030 and the Vector 3 power meter pedals.
Garmin V3 Power Meter Pedals
Garmin’s Vector 3 power meter pedals are a great way to keep track of your watts and improve your performance. They are easy to set up and can be moved from bike to bike.
| Pedal System | LOOK Kéo |
| Power Source | Battery, CR2032 |
| Battery Life | up to 120 hours |
| Max. Rider Weight | 105 kg |
| Weight | 316 g |
Garmin’s third generation of the Vector pedal got rid of the external pods. Now it’s all nicely hidden inside. Smooth!
Edge 1030 GPS Bike Computer
The new Edge 1030 boasts a longer battery life when compared to the 1000 version and it can be charged while riding. This makes longer tours possible when you just aren’t ready to quit.
The guys from Garmin have taken a down to earth approach and gave the Edge 1030 more battery run time.
Seeing as the Maxxis booth was close by, we went there next to check out some of their new tyres.
Maxxis Minion DHR II TR Dual EXO Protection WT 27.5" Folding Tyre
The Minion DHR II has now adopted the side lugs of the Minion DHF to increase cornering grip when you rail a berm.
| Application | All Mountain, Enduro |
| Tyre Size | 27.5" x 2.6" |
| Carcass | 60 dpi |
| Weight | 945 g |
Never change a winning team, the new Minion DHR received an update, but mainly stayed the same.
Maxxis Aggressor TR Dual EXO Protection WT 27.5" Folding Tyre
A great tyre for all-round trail riding, the Aggressor has been reworked and now has larger lugs for increased cornering grip.
| Application | All Mountain, Enduro |
| Tyre Size | 27.5" x 2.5" |
| Carcass | 60 dpi |
| Weight | 915 g |
Maxxis sure made it easy to compare the different treads.
The 2018 Aggressor comes along with more robust tread and better cornering capabilities.
Maxxis Re-Fuse Tubeless Ready Dual MaxxShield 27.5" Folding Tyre
Re-Fuse is Maxxis’ gravel tyre which is great for any off-road use and is perfect for training as well as your next gravel grind.
| Application | Gravel |
| Tyre Size | 27.5" x 2.0" |
| Carcass | 60 dpi |
| Weight | 610 g |
The Re-Fuse sticks out with its goose bump design.
Next, at Transition’s booth to talked about one new bike and two new reworked versions of a couple classics.
Transition Sentinel
The newest Transition MTB, the Sentinel, is a killer 29” trail bike. Its Speed Balanced Geometry (SBG) keeps it playful and agile on the downhill, while tracking great uphill.
| Application | Enduro |
| Material | aluminium |
| Wheel Size | 29“ |
| Rear Travel | 140 mm |
| Front Travel | up 170 mm |
| Axle Type | Boost |
| Max. Tyre Size | 2.5 |
The all new Sentinel on 29er wheels. The Transition guys from south of the (Canadian) border put a nice rig together.
Transition TR11
Weighing in at only 4.1 kg with rear shock in size M, the TR-11 is a super capable downhill bike. A small, but important feature is the external cable routing, which means quick access in case a cable snaps during a race.
| Weight | 4,1 kg (incl. rear shock) |
| Head Tube Angle | 62.5° |
e*thirteen was of course high on our list as we wanted to check out their newest cassette and other products.
e*thirteen eBike Cranks TRS race und TRS+
The TRS cranks for e*thirteen are now available for Bosch and Brose motors. The TRS race is made of carbon and the + version is made of aluminum. The aluminum version costs 159 € and the carbon 349 €.
e*thirteen knows that e-bikes are here to stay, so why not offer some serious TRS cranks specifically made for the assisted pedalers.
e*thirteen TRS+ Cassette
e*thirteen now offers a spec'd down version of their TRS race cassette. It still boasts 511% of range and it doesn't burn a hole in your wallet.
| Gearing | 11-speed |
| Range | 511 % |
| Weight | 339 g |
| Gradation | 9-46t |
| Freehub Body | XD |
| Price | 259 € |
Taking on the GX Eagle. The TRS+ cassette offers massive 511% range, but with a small price tag.
e*thirteen TRS+ Dropper Post
The reworked mechanical dropper post is now shorter and more lightweight. However, e*thriteen was still able to increase the travel to 170 mm.
| Hub | 170 mm |
| Total Length | 490 mm |
| Weight | 540 g |
| Price | 299 € |
The new TRS+ dropper post features 170 mm of travel and 4 settings that are mechanically actuated.
The second day was great and we are excited for what the Eurobike still has to show us! Check back for more!
