NEW PRODUCTS
4 ABUS Granit Super Extreme 2500
One of the German brand’s big releases for 2024 is a new lock, based on the Granit X-Plus 540.
ABUS took the decision to develop the product due to the rising number of attacks on premium bikes and e-bikes with angle grinders. A special carbide material compound reinforces the u-shackle and the lock body, with the shackle, housing
6 Capsuled Bike Bag
With bikepacking one of the fastest expanding sectors in the industry, it’s no surprise
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and structural parts of the lock made of hardened steel. A newly developed bracket solution offers flexible
that there was a lot of new adventure-based kit on show.
This product from German brand Capsuled is a four-in-one, with a maximum capacity of 3.8 litres as a frame bag. It can then be split into a 2.3 litre handlebar bag and 1.5 litre saddle bag. Once off the bike, an attachable strap turns it into a shoulder bag. It is water repellent with
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7 Schwalbe Green Marathon
Tyres and the disposal of them will play a key part in the industry’s objectives to be as sustainable as possible. To tackle this, Schwalbe has introduced the Green Marathon, the first bicycle tyre made predominantly from used tyres.
waterproof YKK Vision Aquaguard zippers (PFC-free), features velcro straps and a reflector strip dyed in the main fabric. RRP: €89.99
attachment options on the luggage rack and on the rear of the bike.
5 Camelbak M.U.L.E bikepacking range
Camelbak previewed a complete lineup of bikepacking products under the name M.U.L.E. The range looks set to
feature a frame bag, saddle bag, handlebar bag, stem
8 Shimano Q Auto
The Japanese brand demoed what staff described as “the future of Shimano” with its Q Auto concept. It is a wireless, battery-less shifting system. Within the rear hub is a capacitor that retains energy as the wheel rotates and automatically shifts gears.
It is produced with 100%
fairly traded natural rubber and consists of 70% recycled and renewable materials. GreenGuard, the puncture
protection belt, is made from one third recycled latex products, the other two thirds are Fair Rubber, and the bead core wire is made of recycled steel.
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9 Nino Schurter’s Scott Spark RC 34
To celebrate the Swiss cross-country cyclist’s record-breaking 34th World Cup race victory, Scott unveiled a special edition of the Spark RC. It has a custom paint job with silver iced optics and orange accents and features all 34 World Cup
An inclinometer gauges the gradient, and whether heading uphill or downhill, to adjust shifting and optimise cadence. No wires or shifters
also makes for an extremely refined cockpit with all other cables internally routed.
victories with dates spread across the frame, from seat stay to top tube in chronological order. Setup highlights include: SRAM XX Eagle AXS Drivetrain, wider Syncros Silverton 1.0s (30mm) carbon wheels, Fraser iC SL combo, and a lighter version of N1NO’s Tofino saddle, saving 50g.
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10 Finally… Ahom by Cercle the World
This prototype potentially garnered the most attention because it’s so…unique. It takes bikepacking to another level with the concept of “always being at home wherever you are”.
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bag, and a two litre water bladder designed to tuck into the frame bag. Most of the products are either water resistant or IPX5 waterproof rated, and are made from recycled materials.
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