Eurobike 15 – Extra #2

A second dose of Eurobike Extras from 100%, Spank, Pyga, Knolly, Knog, GT, Shimano and Pro-Lite

100% had their new helmet on display – the Aircraft, designed in conjunction with Loic Bruni and the Lapiere Gravity Republic as well as their colourful ranges of goggles and gloves to top off every race kit. The Aircraft has a carbon composite shell, 25 vents and some sweet styling. US Retail is $400.

Spank’s Oozy Trail295 Wheelset was on display featuring their BeadBite tubeless rim hooks. We have a set of these waiting to go on a long term test bike very soon so expect a first look on these asap.

Spank were also showing the Spoon pedals in three sizes to suit different sizes of foot.

South African Pyga Bikes were showing off their first foray into carbon fibre with their Stage and Stage Max bikes. Designed around the South African love of marathon length bike racing, but with a playful side.

Knolly Bikes also had first carbon bike, the Warden carbon. With some really neat additions like a downtube protector, a range of options for cable and hose routing, as well as the sick angles and geometry of the alloy Warden.

Knog have boosted the power of their lights again for 2016 with the Blinder Arcs coming in at 220 and 640 lumens. Knog also have a great range of rear light options and with winter knocking on the door have you got something bright in your pack to keep you visible on your night rides?

Marcelo Gutierrez’s Glory was adorning the Giant stand.

The GT Fury looking luminous.

11 Speed has trickled down to Shimano XT bringing extra range on a budget to your 1×11  – 11-40T.

It’s 25 years since the introduction of the first SPD, and Shimano are still driving forward development, their new AM shoes feature a much longer recess that lets you stand more securely on the pedal without clipping in.

Pro-Lite have been sneaking colour into their range of rims as well as expanding their range to join the Boost brigade.

More Eurobike Extras soon.