The market leader when it comes to tubeless presents a new rim: The Flow EX3 is based on a triple hollow chamber that is reinforced with a connecting brace. This should cut an optimal figure on downhill, enduro and the most demanding trail routes.

Currently, it takes around two to four hours to charge an e-bike battery. In order to shorten the charging time, especially for everyday use of e-bikes, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and electric bike manufacturer Coboc want to make the batteries in e-bikes fast-charging capable.

In May 2018, Shimano presented the new XTR groupset and the parts were available in the summer and fall, with one drawback: the crank is still not available today. Now Shimano is providing an interim solution.

Amer Sports, the parent company of Mavic, had been looking for a new owner for the French clothing and wheel specialist since fall 2018. The sale has now been completed and Mavic is now owned by a US investment firm.

Polar launches the OH1+ - an optical heart rate sensor for cycling, running, swimming and other sports. Attached to the upper or lower arm, it offers precise heart rate measurement while swimming thanks to ANT+ and BLE connectivity and a convenient mounting clip for swimming goggles. The OH1+ can also be used with other products such as fitness and studio equipment.