This year’s Eurobike looks like it will be the smallest we’ve ever covered in the past 15 years or so. But after an early-access sneak peek today, it’s clear that there will still be plenty of interesting new tech to uncover. I took a walk around the halls in chaos today, still very much in booth construction prep mode, and found cool new tech from the likes of Canyon, Croozer, Rohloff, Thule, and several others.
2026 Eurobike trade show kick off in Frankfurt sneak peek
Bike industry trade shows are often tough for the Bikerumor team. We want to make sure to cover all the biggest launches from the biggest brands for you, the interested reader. But often the stories most appealing to our nerdy tech writers come from undiscovered smaller brands hidden amongst the industry giants.
This year, a lot of those biggest brands aren’t even exhibiting here, as the bike industry and Eurobike itself re-evaluate how best to curate a cycling show that is both useful and sustainable from a commercial perspective. Hint: for next year, 2027, Eurobike returns to its traditional early September time slot based on industry demand, but there’s a new competing show in Cologne the following week that will force cycling brands pick one or the other going forward. Interesting times.
But that doesn’t mean there won’t be stories to tell, here. Several of those brands not here in Frankfurt still have launches scheduled for this week, too. So, beyond our Eurobike finds, expect to be inundated with other tech news stories, as well. And there will be plenty of exciting tidbits uncovered at the show, too.
Walking around the show this morning, I found a few cool pieces of tech already. No Eurobike Awards have been made official yet. But let’s just say that I expect each of these to earn some recognition in the next day or two…
Canyon V2X-equipped Roadlite:ON city ebike
Let’s start with Canyon, who have already hit us this week with a unique 32″ Lux Era prototype XC bike with a double-decker aero handlebar and a solar-powered, auto-cleaning smart Stingr HUD helmet. The consumer-direct bike brand is back in full force at Eurobike – after 15 years away, no less – with several more innovative bikes on display. We’ll save their new Avinox-powered eMTB and all-new gravel race bike for their own deeper stories. But I’ll just touch briefly on this connected commuter ebike concept.
V2X means active communication between the ebike, cars, and anything else in the shared road environment. And Canyon is showcasing the potential safety improvements of all road users being more aware of what’s around them. Plus, they are also simply promoting the integration of a new technology that they hope more road users will adopt. For now, adoption seems very limited in the auto industry. But Canyon is letting show attendees test it out this week, together with VW vehicles already fitted with them new tech.
The Roadlite:ON V2X concept ebike uses an on-board radio transmitter (in that black headtube bulge) to make other V2X-equipped vehicles aware of its position and movement to help avoid accidents. But it also features integrated rear-facing radar to identify troublesome auto movements from behind, even those yet to adopt V2X. The whole solution is neatly integrated into a standard-looking city commuter ebike. And the rider is notified of potential road conflicts via haptic feedback through grips that vibrate when a dangerous vehicle approaches.
Croozer Lykke full-featured but collapsible kids’ trailer & stroller
Croozer’s latest premium kids trailer is unique in its ‘vertical folding concept’. That means you can have a convertible trailer + stroller that fits two small children next to each other while riding, but then collapses down to just 40cm wide when you reach your destination. Big width and plenty of space for the kiddos inside. But you can still get it through even the narrowest doorways (or entry gates at theme parks, etc.) when it’s empty. And it take up very little space at home.
Its trick is 4 pairs of U-shaped internal frames linked to 2 pairs of hidden locking mechanisms. Just pull up on the 2 separate tabs inside the stroller (one at a time) and the whole thing squeezes shut like an accordion. Integrated straps secure it closed so you can still wheel it around even when collapsed. And yet the entire setup is safe & secure for road use when expanded.
The Lykke also features a traditional removable towbar, removable/stowable stroller wheels, and push button quick-release removable 20″ main wheels to get even narrower when stored. It has a rear drum brakes for jogging & parking brake function, independent elastomer AirPad suspension, foldable side wheel protectors, and a waterproof cover with sun shading & mesh venting. Croozer sells the Lykke for 1200€, available now, including the bike trailer towbar and stroller wheels.
Rohloff goes electric with E14 Solo!
This is a pretty big deal, and frankly has been a long time coming. But Rohloff’s iconic 14-speed planetary internally geared hubs will soon all be compatible with electronic shifting. E14 already brought electro-shifting in years past when paired to Bosch ebike motors, but soon every Rohloff Speedhub made in the past 30 years will be able to be upgraded to electronic shifting. The beauty being, the electronic controls are external of the hub, so can be retrofitted to all existing hubs!
The secret is a 2cm x ~20cm diameter battery that can be installed inside a seatpost, or even on an external mount under a bottle cage on your downtube, much like a mini-pump. For the time being, it’s a wired-only system, so it will work with wired shifters like these TRP dropbar controllers or something more custom like a Zirbel setup. But Rohloff’s CEO and the founder’s son told us that compatibility with wireless shifters is now in the works.
As for availability, Rohloff will offer the new electronic shift option first to OEM customers starting this year, and from 2027 it will be available as a retrofit.
Also new as you can see in these images, there’s a new torque arm designed for an easy install on any bike with a flat mount disc brake interface.
Thule Epos Parksecure rack gets rear parking sensors
Thule’s new Epos Parksecure hitch rack solves a common problem of anyone putting a rack on a modern car these days. Fit a hitch rack, and your back up camera and parking sensors no longer work. And it’s very difficult to judge how much clearance you have when reversing. Sure, we can all use our mirrors and a bit of caution. But as more drivers come to rely on parking sensors, it sucks when the no longer work AND our precious bikes are the first victim if we screw up.
So, Thule simply integrated 4 back-up parking sensors into their latest hitch rack – two on each side under the rear lights. The 1500€ rack (available for 2 or 3 bikes) doesn’t connect to your car’s existing parking sensors or reversing cameras (yet), but includes its own wireless in-car unit that gives off familiar audible and visual alerts when you shift your car into reverse.
It is already available now. And Thule reassured us that it is winter and 29er-ready, and compatible even with 32″ wheels!
What else is coming beyond our Eurobike Sneak Peek?
There’s a lot more to see over the next few days. We’ve seen several ebike and motor makers teasing integrated motor + gearbox solutions, plus an update to Pinion’s own pioneering MGU.
Every brand and their brother is launching a new Avinox-powered ebike. More companies are talking about more sustainable methods to produce bikes and components. And we’ve seen cool new dropper posts that integrate tail lighting or even drop on their own. There’s even rumored a new “Enduro X” integrated drivetrain solution coming from chain maker KMC.
I even spotted a prototype belt-drive DH bike already. Although to be fair, that one was part of a 30th anniversary display I saw being constructed. Cool bike, though.
One thing I do know is that I will be busy running around the next few days in Frankfurt. Stay tuned!
