TECH FEATURES: EUROBIKE: DAY ONE TECH PICKS AND OTHER ADVENTURES
September 2, 2009


The Ceepo Viper is one of the wildest TT bikes we saw on day one. The Viper is outfitted with Shimano Di2, Pro components and will run you around $3100 (euro) for the frame.

DAY ONE TECH PICKS AND OTHER ADVENTURES

The doors of Eurobike opened this morning and we made our way into the greatest bike show on earth. Situated on the shores of Lake Constance in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the show takes up 12 enormous halls (think Zepellin hangers) with dirt tracks, jump parks and E-bike courses filling in all the gaps. Our first day theme is broad and varied-We found Italian beauty, Swiss speed, E-bikes, commuters and a nice selection of cyclocross bikes in honor of the upcoming cross season. Stay tuned for more updates all week as we make our way through the show, snapping photos and checking out 2010 offerings.


The KTM Solus Prime was designed by 2-time Austrian triathlon champion, Franz Hofer and is priced at $5400 (euro)


Big George's new go-fast bike. The BMC Time Machine TT01 is shockingly sleek and also shockingly steep (the frame runs $9500 euro). Expect to see George Hincapie on one of these for the 2010 season.


The Colnago Flight takes Italian artistry to new heights. Throw in some Zipp wheels and prepare to go fast in style.


The Giant Trinity Advanced was on hand with a photo of Dennis Menchov in the background. The bike featured Shimano Di2, Zipp 808 and 1080 combo and a Fizik Arione Tri 2 saddle.


Winning the most interesting use of flax award, the Museeuw MF-1 features a 50/50 mix of flax and carbon, internal cable routing, BB30 compatibility and was designed and built by the Lion of Flanders.


The Koga Carbon Team Edition was ridden by one of the most courageous teams on the Pro Tour, Skil-Shimano. This version features Shimano Ultegra, Koga wheels and Michelin Krylin carbon tires and runs close to $2,000 (euro).


The Litespeed Icon graced the ABG booth. Built up with a Deda seatpost and stem, Zipp 404's, Campagnolo Chorus 11-Speed and a Fizik Arione saddle, the Icon is a treat to look at (and ride).


El Pistolero's bike (Alberto Contador) was on hand at the Trek booth. The Six Series Madone features SRAM Red, Bontrager Aeolus 5.0 wheels and a 2009 Tour de France victory.


Cinelli's Zydeco is ready for cross season with Fulcrum wheels, a Shimano 105 build and very cool Cinelli bar tape (we are now determined to get some).


If you could only own one cross bike for the rest of your life, this should be on your list. This Colnago Cross bike is built up with SRAM Red and features Geax Mezcal tires.


Winning the wacky design concept of the day award is the new Pinarello Dogma 60.1
The new concept for Pinarello is Asymetric? According to their information, "the parts on the right have different shapes and sections than the parts on the left." We shall see.


Winning the almost-perfect French bike award of the day is the Look 595 with a custom paint scheme and  Zipp wheels. This bike is part of Look's new Premium Collection. Premium indeed.


E-bike madness. The E-bike market globally is now in the 3-billion dollar range! Storck, the German carbon company is entering the fray with their new Multitask E-bike. 


The Vanmoof bikes are a lesson in simplicity. The Dutch based company offers these aluminum bikes with unbreakable solar powered LED lights built into the large tubes. Prices start at $400 (euro)

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