Two down, two more recaps to go.  Yes, there really was that much to see at Interbike. We could have been at the show for a week and still not met with all of the brands we wanted to. Trust me though, we have plenty to still tell you about from the trip to Vegas. We’ll have full articles coming soon, and here are links to some of out earlier installments. Outdoor Demo Day 1, Outdoor Demo Day 2, Interbike Part 1 Interbike Part 2
Dumonde Tech
Dumonde Tech might not be the first name you think of when it comes to chain lubes, but you should. The brand brings almost 20 years of experience from the demanding motorsports world, and their blends of cycling chain lube and greases haven’t changed much in the last 18 years. It’s not that Dumonde Tech isn’t innovating, it’s just their micro polymer based lube is that good. The brand offers a full line of chain lubes, degreasers, and greases, and we have a few samples of the chain lubes we are looking to test out in probably the most challenging conditions their is in cycling, cyclocross.
Clement
Along with some new gravel tires, Clement had their new Ushuaia wheel set on display. The aluminum disc wheels weigh a claimed 1,620 grams, are tubeless ready, and are compatible with a range of axle standards. Â The biggest surprise is the price though. At $650, the Ushuaia wheel set is an incredible deal on a bulletproof wheel set. We are hoping to get a set in to put through some cyclocross and gravel racing this fall and winter.
Vintage Electric
e-Bikes continued to be a big part of Interbike, but Vintage Electric stood out from the crowd. The Cruz, Tracker, and Scrambler are not your typical electric bikes. These classically styled bikes are perfect for those looking to commute to work in style, and not show up a sweaty mess. All three models have a range of 36 miles at speeds of 35 mph in race mode, 20 mph in street mode. The bikes can be pedaled as you would a normal bike, with a hub based motor to get you up hills or moving along faster.
http://www.vintateelectricbikes.com
SheBeest
Along with doing custom sock and arm screens at the show, SheBeest was showing an updated active line up. For cycling, the convertible capri pant can take you from spin class, to the weight room, to the yoga mat. Their removable pad has a gripper back that uses your body weight to hold it in place. After class, it can be removed as you move on to the next activity. Beyond that, the brand is expanding further into active technical and lifestyle wear. We’ll touch more on that in the near future with the help of our new women’s contributor, Vee.
Garmin
For the GPS giant, Garmin is adding some additional capabilities to your Dura-Ace Di2 shift levers. When paired with Edge computers and ANT+ lights, the buttons on the top of the shifters can be programmed to turn the lights on and off, or change settings. This includes the Bontrager Transmitr and some Ion and Flare series lights, and Garmin’s own Varia lights, among others. There were a few other updates to the latest Edge computers and the 735XT, but we’ll save those for the full article.
Lightweight
We will have a lot more to talk about when it comes to Lightweight, but for now, let’s stick to the new things. The German brand brought their full line of wheels, including the Wegweiser Disc Clincher. For a brand known for their handmade wheels, the machine made rim on “Signpost” is a big step. Lower cost and more precisely made, the Wegweiser is an example of what we can expect to see from the brand in the future. Along with the wheels, Lightweight also brought their on and off bike clothing lines, which takes an interesting spin on production methods and how it interacts with the body chemically. With 35+ minutes of voice recording, we have a lot to tell you about the product lines and the history of the company.
Bont
Bont is jumping into gravel scene with the new addition to their Vapor line up. In addition to the top of the line Vapor S racing shoe and recently released luxury Vapor+, the Vapor G takes the full carbon sole of a road shoe, and adds treads and SPD drilling. On the entry level side, the Riot received a bit of a face lift to add some color and style. You get the many of the features of the higher level shoes, but at a great price. We’ll dig into their line up in a full length article coming soon, along with a review.
Küat
If you are in the market for a hitch rack, Küat have a few you will want to check out, the NV2.0 and the Sherpa 2.0. The NV2.0 adds a redesigned 2-way release to raise and lower the rack into place, trays that can handle up to a 5″ tire, and the built in work stand, the Trail Doc. The Sherpa 2.0 takes a lot of the same features from the NV2.0, but pares it down into a smaller form factor and lighter weight. It can handle up to 3″ wide tires and 47″ wheelbases. For those that like to get all matchy-matchy, it is available in gun metal grey, black, and white.
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