EUROBIKE 2013 has started!!!- by c_g
Eurobike Demo day 2012.
The world ´s biggest bike trade show EUROBIKE has opened its doors and is giving away all the well (or not so well kept … or in fact often already communicated ;)) 2013 bike product news.
Bikes were sparse at the booths due to excellent weather at the demo.
As always the show started out with one day of demoing in the nearby town of Argenbühle, with the actual trade show starting today Aug. 29th. I was there for Demo Day doing some riding, talking to industry folks, and chatting with riders. Also, new bike specifications and new features might be showcased through expertly-crafted trade show exhibits installed at multiple points in the hall area.
One thing has become clear – 29″er have officially become mainstream here in Germany, and most of Europe (with 27.5″already waiting on the doorstep ;). While last year the signs were all on green for a overwhelming interest in BIG Wheelers, this year they were more or less dominating the booths. Speaking of dominating – it was actually the absence of bikes that had been dominating the scene mostly, with sunny skies and nice good riding conditions the demo site had been flooded with riders wanting to take out all those new goodies and so it had been a huge struggle to get rigs to ride. Even more so than last year. Anyhow, I still managed to throw a leg over a few bikes which I will report on later.
First, here are some images of bikes ridden, seen or inspected by us .. to get your mouth watering and your minds wondering .
The SIMPLON CIREX demoed – a new 2013 XC/Marathon race bike
The BMC Fourstroke FS02 with a more colorful finish than shown at the release
The all new 100 mm CANYON AL NERVE XC 29
The CHIRU Pulse hard tail – a bike specifically desigend to excell at endurance
FELT Edict Nine LTD – Which we will hear more about in the coming weeks
LAPIERRE XR 29 (in a cool black version)
The 2013 version of the NICOLAI Helius AC 29
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New design for the AMERICAN CLASSIC Race wheels
More tomorrow as we enter the show and get into the product managers ´ and engineers ´ heads to quench all those details and concepts you are so eagerly waiting for.
RIDE ON,
c_g
Oh yea I think I want just about every bike form the photos – shame very few if any of those will be able come to Australia.
Or maybe it is lucky – my kids will food to eat and not 29″ goodness
If you want them so bad, I am sure there are ways to get them to Oz…and feed your kids too.
Really interested in the Chiru. Info on them are sparse and the website doesn’t have a lot of info either. Any chance of a test ride c_g?
And Steve, where there’s a will there’s a way to get them to Oz. I’ve imported two of my 29ers from the US (a Soma Juice and Lenz Leviathan). Would still work out cheaper than paying the insane distributors mark up (but that’s another story… 😉
@Steve: 🙂
@ Stevo: I rode the CHIRU and have some impressions coming up later in my coverage. Testing? Quite possibly :-).
Jess, that Canyon Nerve AL 100 looks so good. Does the AL really stand for aluminium? Lines are so smooth only the rear frame gives it away it’s not carbon. Love it.
Hi Stevo,
Thanks for your interest in our PULSE. We are preparing a new website with full info on this bike and our new RMK concept bike. We are able to supply you direct with frame , frame Kit or complete bike, just drop me an email at info@chirubikes.com
Hi c_g Can I ask what height are you? I,m looking for info on Canyon nerve29. The canyon site recommends a small frame for me @174cm tall 82cm inseam. I,m riding a medium anthem x29 a year now and it feels good. I think going to small is a mistake?
Apology’s but couldn’t find any info on your height after search of site. Any appreciated Thanks