The Hottest New Tech At Eurobike 2025

Summary

Eurobike 2025 showcases the latest in bikes, tech, and innovations. The video explores unique bikes like the hand-made AO Cycles gravel bike with stainless steel construction, the Nicolai GX gravel bike with a belt drive, and Shimano’s wireless GRXD2 system. It also features folding bikes designed for long gravel races and Auba’s Muga adventure bike, blending city and off-road capabilities. Other highlights include Pinion’s sealed internal gear systems, the Dhon V road bike, Classified's Shimano integration, and TQ’s lightweight e-bike motor. The event is a treasure trove of groundbreaking cycling tech and design.

Takeaways

• 😀 AO Cycles offers a hand-crafted gravel bike made from stainless steel designed for maximum comfort and durability, featuring sleek design details like thin dropouts and copper badges.
• 😀 Nicolai's GX gravel bike features machined aluminium sections for enhanced strength and rigidity, and comes in two versions: traditional gearing and a Gates belt drive with a Pinion gearbox for low-maintenance performance.
• 😀 Shimano's GRXD2 group set has gone fully wireless with a new rear derailleur, and it features a 10-51 cassette using Micro Spline technology for a lighter and more efficient setup.
• 😀 A folding bike was ridden in a 1,000 km gravel race, highlighting its durability and performance, even though it wasn't quite the ideal choice for the race.
• 😀 The Auba Muga bike offers a multifunctional design with full suspension, big tires, Bosch e-bike system, integrated rear lights, a Gates belt drive, and an automatic internal hub for various adventures, from city commutes to off-road trips.
• 😀 Pinion's internal gearbox system, showcased in the Nikolai gravel bike, offers robust, low-maintenance performance with electronic shifting and sealed components.
• 😀 The Dhon V is a road bike with a unique design for improved stiffness, boasting a 16% increase in stiffness compared to traditional frames, with a super chunky fork and a distinctive paint job.
• 😀 Classified's new integration with Shimano allows Shimano shifters to control the Classified hub, optimizing shifting and bike setup through the Shimano app.
• 😀 The TQ stand displayed a lightweight, compact e-bike motor and battery system used in the Canyon Endures Onfly, the lightest e-road bike in the world, offering natural feeling assistance and minimal weight for enhanced performance.
• 😀 Seed to Peak introduced cargo systems for bikes, such as the Z-Rack with the MTX 2.0 mounting system, allowing for versatile mounting options, as well as a range of accessories like the Element dry handlebar bag for added convenience on adventures.

Q & A

What is unique about the AO Cycles gravel bike?

The AO Cycles gravel bike is unique due to its design using almost entirely stainless steel, offering maximum compliance and flex for comfort. It also has a distinctive seat tube design, which is intentionally left out to enhance the bike's flexibility and comfort.

What are the key design features of the Nicolai GX gravel bike?

The Nicolai GX gravel bike features beautifully machined aluminium frame sections, particularly around the chain stays, bottom bracket, and dropouts. These machined sections offer strength and rigidity while allowing for precise shaping. It also uses a belt drive and pinion gearbox system for added reliability and minimal maintenance.

What new feature does the Shimano GRX Di2 offer?

The Shimano GRX Di2 has transitioned to a fully wireless system, with the rear derailleur now integrated with a battery inside its body. This system also features a dual spring clutch to keep the chain tightly retained and is compatible with mountain bike cassettes, offering a 10-51 tooth range.

What makes the Auba Muga bike stand out?

The Auba Muga bike is an all-in-one adventure bike featuring full suspension, large wheels, chunky tires, integrated rear lights, a Bosch e-bike system, a Gates belt drive, and an automatic internal rear geared hub. It's designed for both off-road adventures and city commuting, with the ability to carry luggage and groceries.

What is special about the internal gearbox technology seen on the Nikolai gravel bike?

The internal gearbox technology used on the Nikolai gravel bike is fully encased and sealed, providing zero maintenance. It uses a Gates belt drive and offers super-fast shifting, making it ideal for bikes requiring durability and reliability rather than performance-focused road bikes.

How does the Dhon V road bike differ from traditional designs?

The Dhon V road bike features a straight-line design from the rear stays to the headset, enhancing frame stiffness by 16%. It’s also UDH compatible and has a robust fork design, aiming to provide extra rigidity for road bike performance.

What notable update did Classified introduce with Shimano integration?

Classified integrated their hub with Shimano shifters, allowing riders to control the hub using Shimano shifters. They also introduced a new lightweight cassette for Shimano road group sets, making the system even lighter than before.

What makes the TQ motor system stand out in the Canyon Enduro Onfly e-road bike?

The TQ motor system used in the Canyon Enduro Onfly is incredibly compact and light, weighing just 2.7 kg. Despite its small size, it provides up to 200W of assistance for up to 100 km of riding and can handle around 2,000 meters of elevation gain, offering a natural and efficient riding experience.

What cargo systems were highlighted at Seed to Peak?

Seed to Peak showcased the Z-Rack and Z-Rack Essentials cargo systems. The Z-Rack uses the MTX 2.0 mounting system and can be attached to frames or through axles. The Z-Rack Essentials is a more compact system, featuring a threaded nut for easy removal. Both systems are compatible with a wide range of bikes.

How does the Villia SLR Rave ID2 gravel bike improve aerodynamics?

The Villia SLR Rave ID2 gravel bike improves aerodynamics through its uniquely shaped down tube, which widens to help airflow around the water bottle. It also offers increased tire clearance and is compatible with the latest wireless GRX Di2 1x drivetrain for a more efficient and streamlined design.