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Busch+Müller Launches Core Highbeam Battery Front Light
German lighting specialist Busch+Müller has introduced the Core Highbeam, a battery-powered bicycle headlight featuring a dedicated high-beam mode rated at 100 lux. The light also offers a 70-lux low-beam mode and a Bluetooth handlebar remote for hands-free switching between modes. Three output levels provide runtime options ranging from 2.5 to 18 hours.
Four New 2026 Gravel Bikes Debut at Big Sugar
VeloNews filmed four pro riders at the Big Sugar gravel race in Arkansas, each aboard a new 2026-model gravel bike from Giant, Factor, Scott, or Canyon. The coverage highlights how major manufacturers continue to invest in the gravel segment, using high-profile racing events as live product showcases.
Bosch Updates eBike Flow App With Traction Control Options
Bosch eBike Systems has pushed version 1.38 of its eBike Flow app, adding rider-adjustable traction control and expanded custom-mode options. The release also refines the Trick Check display and adds a charging-time readout. The changes are software-only and delivered over the existing platform.
Gtechniq Releases Non-Aerosol Brake Cleaner for Workshops
Surface protection brand Gtechniq has added a non-aerosol, solvent-based brake cleaner to its workshop range. The product gives bike shops an alternative to conventional aerosol formats, with the formulation positioning itself as a more environmentally considered option for professional service use.
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e*thirteen Launches Plus Alu Flat Pedal for MTB
e*thirteen has introduced the Plus, a new aluminium flat pedal designed around an oversized central bearing flanked by two smaller outer bearings — an arrangement the brand says improves stiffness and durability compared with conventional designs. The 100 × 110 mm CNC-machined platform comes in at 441 g per pair, with a low-profile body and widened crank-side rails intended to deflect rock strikes rather than absorb them structurally.
Early Rider Adds COO and E-Commerce Head for Global Push
UK children's bike brand Early Rider has hired two senior executives to expand its international operations. Mario Herbold joins as Chief Operating Officer from Pon.Bike Performance GmbH, and Janine Bessen takes on the Head of Global E-Commerce role, arriving from woom. The appointments reflect the brand's intent to grow both its operational capacity and direct-to-consumer reach worldwide.
Rapha Turmoil Raises Questions on Premium Brand Value
A recent industry podcast examined Rapha's corporate difficulties — including a CEO departure and marketing missteps — and what they signal for legacy cycling apparel brands. The discussion also explored how high-end Western bike and wheel makers justify price points above $5,500 as lower-cost competition intensifies. The episode highlights a broader tension between brand narrative and perceived product value in the premium segment.
WorldTour Riders Return to Lace-Up Shoes at Worlds
At least 18 elite riders at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal — including Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič — raced in traditional lace-up cycling shoes rather than modern dial-closure systems. Shoe brand Specialized attributes the choice to gains in aerodynamics, weight, and fit precision. The trend illustrates a deliberate performance trade-off: riders are surrendering mid-race adjustability for optimised shoe fit.
Shimano 13-Speed Dura-Ace Prototype Spotted at Worlds
Mathieu van der Poel raced a prototype 13-speed Shimano Dura-Ace groupset at the UCI Road World Championships, marking a rare instance of unannounced component technology appearing at cycling's top competitive stage. For the trade, it signals that Shimano is actively developing beyond the current 12-speed ceiling in its flagship road line.
Worlds Bike Checks: Jorgenson on Cervélo, Courtney on Specialized
VeloNews published a video in which US Worlds team members Matteo Jorgenson and Kate Courtney walk through the specific builds they are racing at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal. The feature covers component-level details — chainrings, wheels, and tires — on a Cervélo S5 and a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 respectively. For trade readers, the coverage illustrates how World Championship exposure translates into direct brand visibility for the equipment manufacturers involved.
Pirelli Redesigns Scorpion Gravity MTB Tyre Range
Pirelli has overhauled its Scorpion Gravity mountain bike tyre line-up, targeting gravity disciplines from trail and enduro through to freeride and downhill racing. The redesign introduces a simplified selection process: riders and retailers first pick a tread pattern, then choose a casing and compound. The streamlined naming structure is intended to reduce complexity at the point of sale.