Bike Festival Riva del Garda: The technology highlights from the Expo on Lake Garda
The 31st Bike Festival in Riva del Garda took place in the very best conditions. Four days of sunshine, good humour and dolce vita. The new Expo site offered space for over 350 brands. We tracked down the technical highlights from bikes to engines and accessories.
Bosch Performance CX-R
The top news of the festival: Bosch presents the brand new Performance CX-R just in time for the opening in Riva. The successor to the Race motor. 100 Nm torque, 750 watts peak power and up to 400% support - a Bosch motor has never been so powerful! On top of this, there is a brand new mode: E-MTB+, which is particularly dynamic. You can read the test of the new engine here in the link!
But that's not all: the existing Bosch Performance CX Generation 5 (BDU38) will also receive a power update and can be boosted to up to 100 Nm and 750 watts from July. And the new mode will also be available free of charge via the new software. Bosch has also unveiled the new Kiox 400C. You can find all the information about the software update, driving impressions and the new display in this article.
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Intend Onepiece upside-down fork
Cornelius Kapfinger and his team at Intend, which has grown to eight men, have once again been busy working out desirable features. The highlight and the crowning glory of unreasonableness is the Onepiece upside-down fork, which will cost over 3000 euros.
As the name suggests, the crown and stanchions have been milled from a single piece, driving up the price. The upside-down fork can be adjusted externally from 140 to 170 millimetres and is said to weigh around 2200 grams. Intend will be accepting the first pre-orders in one to two weeks. There are also two new versions of the Hover shock, which also rely on a one-piece housing and are labelled monocoque. Clever: Thanks to the IBS interface (Interchangeable Bridge System), the shocks can be converted from trunnion to standard mounts and have a rock-hard road and trail mode. Price: approx. 1100 euros.
Pedroni Evo 25
With the Evo 25, the Italian manufacturer Pedroni delivers a real feast for the eyes, which can be seen at the DT Swiss stand. The bike with a high pivot rear triangle was not only designed in Italy, but also produced in Genoa. The frame, which weighs just 3.2 kilos, has exciting details such as interchangeable dropouts and a patented gear ratio that should provide endless suspension travel. This makes the trip to DT Swiss doubly worthwhile. The new limited edition 350 hubs are also a real eye-catcher.
Commencal Meta Power SX 800
News alert! The Commencal Meta Power SX 800 has not yet been officially unveiled, but we already have all the information. The aluminium frame has 180 mm travel and is designed for mullet wheels. The 800-series Bosch battery is firmly integrated into the down tube and powers the Performance CX. Weight: 25 kilos in the robust DH setup. The two models for 7500 and 8500 euros are due to go live in June and will be available from autumn.
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Trickstuff Piccola HD
At the Trickstuff stand, you can of course also marvel at the new Piccola HD with 3D printed titanium levers. This gem costs 1100 euros as a set and combines elegance, braking power and low weight like no other brake on the market.
Nicolai Swift S18
With the Swift S18, Nicolai presents its first E-MTB with the new Bosch Performance CX. The enduro bike is fully designed for riding fun and downhill qualities. To achieve this, weight is saved with a permanently installed 600 mm battery. There is also 180 mm suspension travel. This makes the bike the sporty counterpart to the S16 MGU with the heavy motor-gearbox unit from Pinion be. The new bike should be available from August, with the 100 Nm update from Bosch and the new Kiox 400C display. We have more details here in the article.
Bike Festival Awards: Scott and Specialized come out on top
Scott and Specialized are the two big winners at the Bike Festival Award in Riva. The Scott Spark RC won the coveted Fully category. Somewhat surprisingly, the gravel category also went to a Scott MTB. The Scale GR is a hardtail with a rigid fork and inner bar ends. What gravel bike needs racing handlebars? The new Specialized Levo 4 scored twice: the full-power all-mountain won the EMTB Fully Award and also the festival's Innovation Award. Congratulations! Click here for more details.
X.10 Mounting stand
Made in Swabia is the foldable, electronic assembly stand from X.10, which makes working on heavy e-bikes much more comfortable.
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Osram lamps
One year ago Osram enters the bike business - with lamps and an electric pump. The manufacturer has now launched new lamps. The lighting experts can draw on over 100 years of experience. From September, Osram will be offering two StVO-certified lights and three off-road models with up to 1000 lumens. All LED lamps are available as a set with rear light (coupled and with brake light function). Naturally rechargeable via USB-C. Of course. Special: None of the models should cost more than 70 euros.
E-mountain bikes from Cilo
The traditional Swiss brand Cilo is coming back to life - with sporty e-mountainbikes. There are two bikes to start with, both with Shimano EP801. The "C" model is based on the light approach (from 19.5 kg) with a 400 Wh battery, which is permanently installed in the frame. The "HC" has a removable 708 Wh battery. Both models are available as All Mountain (Tanay) with 140 mm and as Enduro (Kyano) with 170/160 (HC) or 160/150 (C) mm. They start at 5500 euros. The frame and rear triangle are always made of carbon.
Hope Tuning Parts
News from Hope. Matching the Trend the British are supplying a new carbon handlebar with a generous rise. Data: 35 mm rise, 800 mm wide, 245 grams, price: 225 euros. On sale now.
The F22 flat pedal has also been given a new colour. Price: 190 euros.
Radon Tigard titanium gravel bike
Starting at 5999 euros, Radon already fulfils the dream of a titanium gravel bike. The Tigard comes with a Shimano GRX Di2 and is said to weigh just 9.35 kilos. If you prefer a customised build, you can get the frame kit for just 2499 euros. There are four sizes to choose from. Here are all the details about the Radon Tigard.
TRP Evo Pro
TRP presents its new brake flagship: the EVO Pro. Combined with the new race brake discs, the manufacturer promises up to 30% more braking power compared to the DH EVO, the previous top model in the TRP portfolio. You can read all the information about the new Gravity stoppers and a test report here in the article!
Tuning brake pads from U-Micro-Mobility
The brake label U-Micro-Mobility claims to be able to do many things better. The Saxons claim that their brake pads do not squeal, last three times longer than conventional pads and are designed to protect the brake discs. This is to be achieved with the help of a clutch friction lining and a complex manufacturing process. Made in Saxony. The manufacturer also supplies the postal service for its fleet of bikes. Price: from 39.95 euros. A test will follow soon in BIKE. The Saxony-based manufacturer is also now offering the TS4 four-piston brake. Price: 950 euros with pads but without disc. Here, too, a test will follow in BIKE.
Bianchi e-Vertic FX
Bianchi has launched a new e-mountainbike with the e-Vertic FX. With Bosch Performance CX and an 800 battery, it is equipped for long tours. The aluminium frame provides 150/140 mm of suspension travel and uses 29er wheels. There are two models with Rockshox suspension from 5449 euros.
FSA Gradient components
FSA has the new Gradient product line with it. The highlight is the new i30 wheels with carbon rims. Extra-wide rim flanges (3.5 mm!) are designed to improve puncture protection, while the inner rim width is 30 millimetres. The asymmetric rim has been trimmed to achieve a good compromise between comfort and precision. This also applies to the new handlebars, which are available in carbon or aluminium, with 35 mm or 31.8 mm clamps and in various rise heights. There are also matching stems and a CNC-machined crank. All Gradient products were developed with the Atherton racing team. The focus is on tough trail use on enduro and DH bikes.
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
