Two pre-production samples of bicycle helmets were on display at Endura's Eurobike stand: One version for road cyclists and one for mountain bikers. Both have a distinctive angular design and promise a cool head even on hot days thanks to a large number of ventilation openings. The road bike model is reinforced with carbon inserts for an optimum balance of protection and weight.

The Endura bags are also completely new: The backpack with a helmet holder made of elastic neoprene and other practical details is available with a volume of either 18 or 25 liters. A removable rain cover, finely divided pockets for small items and a padded compartment for smartphones or music players are just as important as a well-ventilated back panel, space for a 3-liter drinking reservoir and a variety of reflective accents.

The large sports bag with wheels is designed for longer trips. Once opened, it offers easy access to various zippered compartments - for helmets, shoes and dirty clothes. Clever: there is a foot mat in a side pocket. This can be folded out and ensures that you don't have to stand with your socks in the dirt or wet when changing shoes.

Mountain bikers looking for function without frills are in the right place with the "MTR" series: Endura has developed this together with the British cross-country racer Oli Beckingsale and includes a long-sleeved and a short-sleeved jersey, a tight with straps and a baggie, a jacket and gloves. The fabrics are high-quality, but Endura has dispensed with a plethora of pockets or ventilation openings in order to keep the weight low.

However, the Scots have come up with an interesting method of preventing baggie shorts from slipping: This is because a piece of fabric is attached to the lower back area of the "MTR" series bib shorts. The same fabric can be found on the inside of the waistband of the athletic-cut baggies with stretch inserts. When the two attachments lie on top of each other, a high level of friction effectively prevents them from slipping.

Endura has also thought about bib shorts for women - and has come up with some exciting ideas. On the "FS260-Pro" model, for example, the straps are offset to the side on the torso. Above all, however, a zipper is integrated into the design of the shorts at the back of the hips. And this makes it much easier for women to take the awkward pee breaks, especially with bib shorts.

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