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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.
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.
Saddle Angle Basics: Level Works for Most Riders
A Cycling Weekly technical piece reminds riders and fitters that a level saddle suits the majority of cyclists, while noting that athletes in time trial and triathlon formats may legitimately need a different tilt to match their riding position. The distinction matters for shop staff advising customers on fit, particularly when a rider crosses disciplines.
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.
Schwalbe Clik Valve Aims to Unify Three Valve Standards
Schwalbe has introduced the Clik Valve, a new pump-interface system designed by John Quintana that is intended to replace the three valve types currently in common use — Presta, Schrader and Dunlop. The system uses a secure push-fit connection rather than threading or clipping, reducing air loss during inflation. Conversion kits starting at €13.95 are available to support broader adoption.
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.
Bosch Kicks Off MY2027 European Dealer Training in October
Bosch eBike Systems is rolling out its annual dealer training program across Europe from late October, with UK and Ireland dates beginning on the 20th and 22nd. Sessions will cover model year 2027 products, including the company's first hub motor and new theft-protection features within the eBike Flow app. Demand is high — UK and Ireland slots are already 81% filled.
Tire Makers Race to Fill the 32 mm and 32-Inch Gap
Two major tire brands are independently expanding into wider formats at the same time. Schwalbe will bring its proven G-One RS and RX Pro gravel treads to the new 32-inch wheel standard in 50 mm and 55 mm widths, available April 2027. Continental, meanwhile, is adding a 32 mm road variant to its Grand Prix line right now, rounding out a portfolio that previously stopped at 30 mm. Together the moves confirm that wider tire formats — across both gravel and road — are no longer niche requests but a mainstream trade priority.