Innovations 2022: The most exciting new developments in bike parts

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Saddle SDG Bel-Air V3 Max

A deeper relief channel and improved padding are intended to optimise the Max version of the SDG classic for long rides. In addition, the rear end has been raised more to provide more support on steep climbs. The Bel-Air V3 Max should weigh 245 grams with aluminium rails and cost 95 euros >> available here.

Öhlins TTX22m.2 shock absorber

With Loic Bruni and Finn Iles, two of the best downhillers rely on the Swedish shock. The updated version of the Öhlins is said to have noticeably improved bottom-out protection thanks to a new damping rubber as well as end progression. The sag and damping should be easier to tune and the high-speed compression stage should offer a wider range. With the adapted reservoir, the new Öhlins TTX22m.2 should fit better in different frames. Price: 885 euros. More info->

Look Trail Grip pedals

Look has given its new trail pedal a rubber sole from Vibram. The Activ-Grip studs are designed to offer non-slip safety in the terrain without damaging the shoes - or causing damage to the shins. The profiles are available in four colours (39.90 euros each). Price of the pedals: 59.90 euros >> at Mountain time or Engelhorn available

MTB grips Frozen Twist Clamp

MTB grips rethought: The transparent twist clamps with a polygon shape can be attached without tools using a twist clamp. The material is made from recycled polymers and is manufactured locally without adhesives. A wide variety of labels can be slid under the Frozen Twist Clamp handle - even with your own design. Price: 49 euros. More info->

Prologo Proxim W450 saddle

With the Prologo Proxim, the Italians supply the official saddle for the Enduro World Series. The 240 millimetre short and semi-circular Proxim W450 was developed in close collaboration with racing legend Nicolas Vouilloz and the Politecnico di Milano, Italy's leading technical university. Different padded zones are designed to provide the rider with the best possible support in every riding position, while the ergonomic cut-out prevents numbness on long climbs. With the Tirox frame, the Prologo Proxim W450 weighs just 225 grams. Price: 119 pounds; more info->

Wheels Riesel Design MTB

Together with the carbon experts Beast Components, the Dresden-based company Riesel Design has created a high-quality wheelset with a particularly elegant finish. DT 240 hubs, Sapim spokes and hand-drawn contour lines give the MTB wheels Made in Germany a unique look. Price: 2395 euros. More info->

Damper Marzocchi Bomber Air

Just introduced and already driving - The brand new Bomber Air shock from Marzocchi impresses with its impeccable function and easy handling. Excitingly, the 484 gram newcomer is compatible with a wide variety of frame designs thanks to the angled reservoir. The rider can adjust the rebound (red dial) in twelve stages. The compression damping (grey wheel), on the other hand, only has two settings: soft or firm. This means that the setup can be done without tools in just a few minutes. During the first test phase, we were completely convinced by the response behaviour. Price: 639 euros >> available here.

BikeBeat Daredevil wheels

Wide, light, stable - the 30-millimetre rims are braided in Germany using an aerospace process and assembled locally together with Tune hubs and Sapim spokes. The result is an XC wheelset weighing 1260 grams at a fair price of 1799 euros. More info->

Flat pedal SQlab 5OX

The saddle experts are focussing on the ergonomic foot position with their first flat pedal. Three axle lengths should provide space to place the feet perfectly even in the V position; a concave, outwardly rotating pedal surface enables an ergonomic stance. The set of plastic pedals with eleven interchangeable pins per side is said to weigh 429 grams. Price: 79 euros >> available here.

Saddle Selle Italia X Leaf

In a special process, the Italians from Selle want to completely dispense with environmentally harmful materials such as adhesives and synthetic resins in the production of the X Leaf and avoid waste. In the end, the 315 gram saddle is to be completely recycled. Its curved shape is designed to ensure a more stable position on the bike. Price: 60 euros >> available here.

Chris King MTN30 29" wheels

Hub king and sustainability expert Chris King is now producing his own complete wheels. The specially developed 30 millimetre wide rim (491 g, 29") is made from a completely recyclable thermoplastic called Fusion-Fibre and meets the tinkerer's high ecological standards. Boost Centrelock hubs in nine different colours complete the wheels in 29", 27.5" or Mullet. The 29-inch set is said to weigh 1765 grams. A lifetime guarantee is included in the price from 2999 euros. More info->