Welcome to Velo’s Eurobike coverage, where we share our favorite things we’ve found at the 2024 show. Bikes, components, accessories, and more: if we think it’s cool, you’ll see it. See the rest of our coverage here.
Eurobike is very much a tale of two parts. There are the first three days for media and commerce folks. They get a first look at all of the cool new wares, talks, and displays people wait all year to put up.
Then comes Saturday and Sunday, days where most of the media and sales folks leave and the general public gets to come in and see everything for themselves.
As for me though? I stayed all five days.
Here are some of my favorite sights and sounds from Eurobike 2024. These are some views that made me happy, and I hope they do the same for you. Enjoy!
Cue the ‘This is spectacular, give me 14 of those immediately” meme. This chamois cream promises to keep you comfy on long rides. It’s worth a try if only for the name. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)Speaking of being comfortable while riding, Ergon brought a trio of new saddles as part of its SR Allroad lineup. From left to right: the Men’s SRS Comp, the Women’s SR Allroad, and the Men’s SR Allroad saddles. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)Not only are widths different between men’s and women’s saddles, the fundamental shape of them are different too. Cutouts are placed differently due to Ergon’s data showing how women and men tend to sit differently on their saddles. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)The women’s saddle on the right has an optional channel relief cutout plugger. Essentially it’s a silicone plug to prevent draftiness, water, or grime getting through the cutout. These saddles are available now. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)Aerozine brought out the colors with its range of new cranks and chainrings using SRAM’s 3-bolt direct mount system. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)I needed a model for Ortlieb’s new combination handlebar bag/shoulder sling bag, so I got one of Ortlieb’s lead designers! (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)Here’s the new Ortlieb Accessory Pack mounted to a handlebar. The bag is designed to be an easy-to-use sling for off-bike adventures or to be strapped on top of another bag for all of your extras. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)The bag mounts to a set of handlebars using some accessory traps and an elastic band around the head tube. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)Talking about Ortlieb, the German company also brought out a set of thru axles specifically made to accept its series of Quick Racks that we covered at the Sea Otter Classic. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)They also have a series of special edition backpacks and pannier bags. In case you wanted a bag with an image of someone wearing your bag, Ortlieb has your back. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)I am Batman. Or at least, I am a poor facsimile of Dylan Groenwegen. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)Brompton brought a special edition bike with a Team GB finish based on the P Line Explore 12-speed bike we reviewed. It’s my favorite colorway I’ve seen yet from Brompton. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)A hit of Team GB. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)The squiggles are just so fun! And the folding hinge for the stem being different colors is fun too. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)Yeah, you could say I dig Opium. The jury is out on the name but, the bikes were chock full of features: anti-lock braking, GPS tracking, and an anti-theft immobilizer. (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo)
