AS A founding member of the show, Silverfish is once again to be out in force at the show, bringing with it some highlights from a revived Race Face, Mondraker and Spiuk, among others. Released at Eurobike, the new Spiuk
range offers fresh models at all levels giving riders improved performance and comfort. Features such as thermo moldable uppers and improved airflow keep riders comfortable, while carbon fibre soles and a new precision closure systems increase power transfer. The new range is not limited to road, as a fully re- worked MTB and triathlon shoe line-up will also debut.
From RaceFace, the new Atlas stem joins the test-winning Turbine stem to finish of the perfect trail cockpit. Also on display from Race Face will be the latest range of pro-level body armour and a variety of guards. Meanwhile, Silverfish plans to show off
Mondraker’s ‘Forward Geometry’ credentials, touting it as a massive improvement on any trail bike’s handling. With longer top tubes and wheelbase lengths, coupled with the near inline stem, Mondraker’s frames span 120mm through to World Cup winning DH bikes and many in between.
THREE NEW labels will join 2pure ahead of the January Core show, further boosting the portfolio vastly increased by the distributor’s acquisition of Chocolate Distribution earlier this year. In what will be a very different looking exhibition to last year’s, 2pure has added Dual Eyewear, Glacier Gloves and Nathan – a performance gear manufacturer with experience in hydration products and reflective goods among other things. Glacier has launched a new line of cycling gloves perfect for Cyclocross, road and mountain biking. With ventilated palms and waterproof options, Glacier Glove takes 30 years of glove making expertise and combines it with tough, high quality performance materials.
I-RIDE
Dual brings to market sports
orientated sunglasses, which carry lenses capable of assisting reading cycle computers and phones while on the move.
CORE 2013 will be a bumper edition for i-ride with a plethora of new brands and products to show off. Key highlights will be the Birzman designed pumps and tool catalogue. Meanwhile, BKool virtual reality trainers are also making their debut appearance at the Core Show. Retailers will be guided through the functionality of the outdoor route mapping app combined with power output, electro-magnetic variable resistance. Carrying a £399 price tag, the package is worth flagging up to customers in the market for a winter training device. The show will also offer
attendees the chance to pit themselves against pro racers actual performances on the BKool trainers. Also in the i-ride room will be
Prologo’s new CPC technology saddles and gloves, as well as the all new featherweight Catlike Mixino helmet. New products from existing brands include the strikingly different and incredibly stiff (213 Nm/degree at the BB) Eddy Merckx 525 Bike and De Rosa’s Super King, boasting the label’s Harmonic Active Damping, which uses non-setting resin to provide comfort and frame durability.