With the new CUES ecosystem, Shimano presents a novel approach to its mid-tier lifestyle component line-up. The idea: new components that are designed not only to improve the shifting experience but also to make life easier for the industry through greater compatibility and an improved supply chain structure.

TURNHOUT, Belgium - The Belgium start-up Classified Cycling presented an all new smart shifting technology which will make conventional front derailleurs a thing of the past. The company is strongly embedded in the Belgium cycling culture with former road racer Tom Boonen as ambassador as a new shareholder and Ridley as launching partner.

HOLSTEBRO, Denmark - If the claims are substantiated by life tests then it could prove to be really revolutionary. It's about what CeramicSpeed has named 'Driven'; a drive shaft concept that has to set a new benchmark as the world's most efficient drivetrain.

SRAM's latest addition to its components range, the GX downhill incorporates the German engineered 1X technologies and the X01 DH drivetrain.

ENNISKILLEN, Ireland - How to protect bicycles from being damaged while transporting them on the back of a car? Over the past few years architect Paul McGriskin developed and tested a full range of products to protect bicycles while they are in transit via automobile, plane or while in storage.

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - The UCI approval for using disc brakes in professional road racing and in races like the Tour de France is imminent. It's ...