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Backpack highlights from Eurobike 2016

Complete pack-splitters: some hate them while others won’t go for a ride without one strapped firmly onto their torso. But let’s be honest: backpacks are pretty essential if you’re planning to be out for longer than a couple of hours. To make your life easier, we scoured the aisles of EUROBIKE looking for the latest, coolest and least offensive backpacks to hit the market.

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EUROBIKE 2016 Randoms – The Final Show Snaps

DT Swiss XM 1501 SPLINE ONE A brand whose reputation precedes them, DT Swiss have been at the cutting edge of the wheel market for years. In fact, our latest readers’ survey is testament to the Swiss brand’s domination. First launched in spring, the 1501 SPLINE ONE wheels are now appearing on more and more of next season’s bikes. Available in the XR, XM and EX series with widths between 22.5 mm to 40 mm, the DT Swiss wheels start from € 939, therefore don’t come cheap. In terms of weight, they’re able to rival many carbon wheels that are out there, while also delivering an ultra-high performance and longevity. The XM and EX models with 30 mm interior rim widths are the staples amongst DT employees and pro riders, and these are reputed to be the best bedmate for current tires on the market.

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Revolutionary dropper post from Eightpins – Is this the future of seatposts?

EUROBIKE proved the ideal stomping ground for EightPins to present their eponymous seatpost designed in collaboration with Syntace. With direct integration and up to 220 mm infinite adjustment, this dropper post is no regular fare. We took a closer look.

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The fanciest new helmets from Eurobike 2016

From precarious-looking leather strap contraptions to flimsy polystyrene basins, helmets have become a staple safety and style accessory for riders. Consequently, we weren’t surprised to find ourselves geeking out at EUROBIKE over the coolest lids around. For 2017, the biggest brands are all launching new models and colour schemes, plus the odd undeniable bit of innovative design. Here’s the run-through:

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Drop it like it’s hot: seatpost news from Eurobike 2016

Last year EUROBIKE was defined by E-MTB’s, they were everywhere – this year the theme was certainly dropper seatposts. Dropper seat posts are great, amazing in fact, and if you don’t have one fitted to your bike then you need to fix that immediately. We round up all the latest dropper posts debuting at the show to find out which were hot, and which were sadly not.

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