Taipei Show

TPE16: Since bigger is (sometimes) better, Atomlab up-sizes stem, carbon handlebar and wheels

Atomlab came to Taipei with some big items to show following the ever-growing (literally) wheel trends of going both wider and bigger. Now offering complete wheelsets,…

Written by Trey Richardson March 16, 2016

TPE16: VP Components is now hands on with grips & bar tape plus a new BMX inspired commuter pedal

VP Components always has some sweet pedals to show off, but they brought something a little different this year to Taipei with a complete lineup…

Written by Trey Richardson March 15, 2016

TPE16: e*thirteen loads up 7 speed DH Cassette with custom rear hub

For years DH bikes have been going to fewer gears, not more. The idea is a simpler drivetrain with less weight since they generally don’t…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2016

TPE16: Woodman lightens things with new carbon spoked wheels & tools to help you build a better wheel

Woodman Components known for manufacturing trick lightweight parts for our weight weenie needs did not disappoint this year in Taipei. Their new carbon wheelset with their…

Written by Trey Richardson March 15, 2016

TPE16: Chosen’s crazy quick engaging & silent hubs plus Shutter Precision now in new electrifying sizes

Chosen had some pretty shiny things in their booth this year, and as good-looking as they are, the real beauty is hidden inside. Their new super…

Written by Trey Richardson March 14, 2016

TPE16: Kind Shock Electronic LEV and gravel/cross/road droppers are just around the corner

We saw hints of Kind Shock attempting to develop an electronic dropper a couple of years ago at the Taipei show, and now they have what…

Written by Trey Richardson March 14, 2016

TPE16: KMC rethinks chain connection with new Klick Link

The new KMC Klick Link is an interesting concept, but it’s probably something you won’t see on a bike for another year or two. Why…

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2016

TPE16: Maxxis digs in with High Roller II, Minion plus sizes, 27.5 x 3.8″ Minion fat bike tires, More

By the time Interbike rolls around, Maxxis will have opened the gates to a bunch of new oversized tires. Maxxis has been slowly introducing new…

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2016

TPE16: Chien King Industrial wins award for making pedals out of rice hulls

Chien King Industrial’s pedal display was one of the few booths at the show that you could smell before you could see it – in…

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2016

TPE16: Bimp Air turns your bike into a portable compressor to fill tires on the fly

When you get a flat, normally you reach for your pump or co2 inflator. Both are proven methods that will get you out of a…

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2016

TPE16: Onza bites on plus size with Canis 27+ tire, races in with Svelte 29er

It seems that we’ve hit that point where if you don’t have a plus-size tire in your lineup, you’re behind. Because of that, brands like…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2016

TPE16: Praxis Works goes carbon, shows gravel ready micro-compact rings, chainguide and MUCH more!

Praxis has been busy the past few years growing what started off as some worthy aftermarket chainrings to now making some really nice cranks, BB’s, and…

Written by Trey Richardson March 11, 2016

TPE16: Ritchey shows cross fork with 12 AND 15mm axle compatibility, Universal Stem Mounts, more

Some times you really can have your cake and eat it too. Or thru axle compatibility as it may be. Seeing as how a number…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2016

TPE16: Jones adds wide carbon 29+ rim, 150mm dynamo compatible fork, more

Jeff Jones has always been on a quest to find the perfect bike. The one that can do it all. A big believer in 29+,…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2016

TPE16: Lezyne Adds Tubeless, Fat Bike options with new Pressure Over Drive and Micro Floor Drive XL

With all of the plus tires, fat bike tires, and bigger tubeless tires going around, it may be time to upgrade your pump soon as…

Written by Zach Overholt March 10, 2016

TPE16: Updated Xpedo Thrust 2.0 power pedal is getting close & Wellgo Cadence pedals now available

Xpedo has been taunting us with their dual-sided power pedal for some time now, but the price has kept many interested. Before releasing it into…

Written by Trey Richardson March 10, 2016

TPE16: Iconic brand Bridgestone Cycles makes a strong push to put branded bikes back on the market

Not many of the groms out there associate “Bridgestone” with anything but car tires; however, Bridgestone bikes had been one of the premiere brands brought to…

Written by Trey Richardson March 10, 2016

TPE16: Lintaman shows off the world’s most adjustable shoes?

Finding a shoe that fits can be cyclists’ worst nightmare. No foot is alike, nor are most shoe brands, and even models of shoes within…

Written by Trey Richardson March 08, 2016

TPE16: RST carbon fork takes the grind out of your gravel ride. Plus Rebel inverted fork & Elev8 dropper updates

When we head into a booth at a trade show we first ask, “what’s new?”, then before we leave… “got anything hiding in the back?”. The annual…

Written by Trey Richardson March 08, 2016

TPE16: FSA Continues with WideR Afterburners, extraLight bars and stems, plus Vision’s Metron 5D bar/stem and hydration system

If you want your wheels to be noticed, at this point they had better be wide. After launching the Afterburner wheel line in 2014/15, FSA’s…

Written by Zach Overholt March 05, 2016

TPE16: DVO Saphire trail fork in the flesh, Boost coming & Topaz rear shocks getting ready to ship

DVO has been bouncing off the success of their plush high performing Diamond & Emerald forks and finally have some working prototypes of their anticipated…

Written by Trey Richardson March 05, 2016

TPE16: FSA gets Modular with new cranks for MTB, Gravel, and Road, plus steel Comet 1x chainrings

There are a lot of options out there for gearing lately. To keep up with the change, FSA is joining brands like SRAM and Raceface that…

Written by Zach Overholt March 05, 2016

TPE16: Relic’s 48T Shimano 11 Cassette Adapter, Da Bomb’s tapered headset that fits them all, more

Relic dropped into Taipei show with a 48 tooth conversion sprocket for Shimano 11-42t sprockets to take you up to higher ground… without having to…

Written by Trey Richardson March 05, 2016

TPE16: X-Fusion McQueen Plus gets official, Revel X Inverted fork, Rough Cut RCP dampers shipping soon

It may have made its debut to the world of NAHBS, but X-Fusion officially took the wraps off the new McQueen in Taipei. Adding to…

Written by Zach Overholt March 05, 2016

TPE16: 3T introduces length adjustable stems and Road Plus carbon wheels

If you’ve ever wished you could add or subtract length to your stem, 3T looks to have the answer. Their new Apto Pro stem uses…

Written by Zach Overholt March 03, 2016

TPE16: Exclusive first look at HT’s new M1 XC Pedal plus updated AE03 Flats

We had yet to hear about anything in the pipeline, but with the introduction of HT’s T1 Trail/Enduro pedal, the suspicions were high about them coming out with…

Written by Trey Richardson March 03, 2016

TPE 2016: Wend winds their way into tires with studded Wazia for fat bikes

By the time next winter rolls around, there will be another option for studded fat bike tires. Wend is a new brand cooked up by…

Written by Zach Overholt March 03, 2016

Rotor adds two-sided power metering with 2INpower

Back in the middle of January we caught a glimpse of Rotor’s new two-side power meter at the Tour Down Under mounted on a Dimension…

Written by Cory Benson March 02, 2016

TPE16: New Fuji Gran Fondo keeps things smooth with a more than comfortable level of performance

Fuji said they had something big, worthy of a grand pedal from the Taiwanese mountains to the beautiful seaside town of Juifen. The ride is their all-new endurance bike,…

Written by Trey Richardson March 01, 2016