Components

Handlebars

- K.I.S. stabilises the steering, ensures a smoother ride at high speeds and makes it easier to ride in a straight line, particularly on trails and with aero handlebars.  
- Despite some clear advantages, positive test results and its use by Canyon, K.I.S. failed to gain a foothold in the market due to its absence from racing, the need for an additional component and criticism.  
- Potential is seen for road bikes as well as twitchy town and city bikes, but a widespread relaunch is considered rather unlikely.

K.I.S. steering stabiliser: A flop on mountain bikes! Will it soon be on road bikes too?

- Carbon is particularly worthwhile for wheels; here, the combination of minimal increase in weight and aerodynamics results in the most noticeable performance gain.  
- Depending on their design, frames, seatposts, handlebars and cranksets may offer benefits in terms of comfort or weight, but are often less cost-effective per euro.  
- Recommended order of upgrades: tyres/tyre pressure first, then wheelsets, seatpost, handlebars and, if necessary, the frame; cranksets are usually only worth upgrading if you’re committed to a lightweight build.

Carbon or aluminium: which components are really worth the extra cost?

- Columbus is expanding its range with three integrated cockpits (Spirit Racing, Futura Allroad, Cento Gravel) featuring internal cable routing and a focus on ergonomics.  
- Three new carbon forks (Futura Fast Gravel, Futura Divide, Trefoil Allroad) cover applications ranging from gravel racing to bikepacking, each with clearly distinct profiles.  
- The Futura Adventure Fork has been redesigned and now accommodates tyres up to 32 inches in size, making it the only fork in the Columbus range to support this wheel size.

Integrated cockpits from Columbus: handlebar-stem combinations and carbon forks for road bikes, all-road bikes and gravel bikes

- Ergon is launching new handlebar tapes – BT OrthoCell and BT GreenLab – which dampen vibrations during road and gravel cycling and ensure a secure grip.  
- BT OrthoCell uses solid orthopaedic foam and is available as a 3 mm Allroad version (100 g, €44.95) and a 4 mm Gravel version (110 g, €49.95).  
- BT GreenLab Allroad contains up to 30% ground walnut shells, is 3 mm thick, weighs 105 g and costs €49.95, whilst offering the same level of vibration damping.

New handlebar tape from Ergon: sustainably ergonomic

- Fully integrated cockpits offer minimal aerodynamic benefits on road bikes, but result in complex maintenance and high workshop costs.  
- When replacing the headset, stem or handlebars, cables often have to be disconnected, rerouted and the brake systems bled (200–400 euros).  
- For gravel and mountain bikes, there is no functional benefit; aerodynamic advantages are irrelevant, and semi-integration is considered a more maintenance-friendly compromise.

Cockpit: A service nightmare – full integration is going to be expensive!

- Nabico personalises handlebar straps from 20 sets for clubs, teams and event organisers, including single-colour logos, motifs or short slogans.  
- There are five models to choose from, including Bio Galibier (2.5 mm, sporty) and Roubaix Double (4.5 mm, high damping for long tours).  
- Order by e-mail, graphics as ai/pdf/jpg, 30 % deposit, remainder on dispatch, delivery time at least three weeks.

Customised handlebar look: Nabico handlebar tape with your own slogans and pictures

- Cinelli is launching a revised handlebar tape collection with six models for road and gravel with new names and colour packaging.
- New are Gravel Travel (3.2 mm, 105 g, 2050 mm, washable suede look) and Gravel Travel Chubby with double gel density for € 29.00 and € 35.00 respectively.
- Pro Race (PU/microfibre, 93 g, 2000 mm) incl. Art version costs € 42.00/45.00, Classic Road Cork and Cork Gel € 17.50/21.50.

Heritage handlebar tape collection: Cinelli presents six new cork models

- Regular inspection and lubrication of the seat post prevents seizure and possible total damage to the road bike frame.  
- Tighten all safety-relevant clamps on the cockpit and seat post with a correctly adjusted torque spanner.  
- Replace the handlebar tape and refresh the paintwork with sealant after washing to improve appearance, protection and cleaning.

Spring check safety and appearance: making your bike look like new

- Nabico bietet sechs Lenkerbänder für Straße und Gravel, alle in Italien gefertigt und mit 3M-Doppelklebeband ausgestattet.  
- Roubaix-Modelle sind bis 4,5 mm dick, Bio Galibier nutzt über 35 % biobasierte Materialien mit antibakterieller Behandlung.  
- Silico Grip 3D, Carbon Look, Siena und Gavia unterscheiden sich in Dicke, Oberfläche und Optik; Preise starten ab 34,95 Euro.

Handlebar tape for road and gravel bikes: Nabico presents six new handlebar tapes

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Handlebars

Handlebars

K.I.S. steering stabiliser
A flop on mountain bikes! Will it soon be on road bikes too?

Carbon or aluminium
Which components are really worth the extra cost?

Integrated cockpits from Columbus
Handlebar-stem combinations and carbon forks for road bikes, all-road bikes and gravel bikes

New handlebar tape from Ergon
Sustainably ergonomic

Cockpit
A service nightmare – full integration is going to be expensive!

Customised handlebar look
Nabico handlebar tape with your own slogans and pictures

Heritage handlebar tape collection
Cinelli presents six new cork models

Spring check safety and appearance
Making your bike look like new

Handlebar tape for road and gravel bikes
Nabico presents six new handlebar tapes

Handlebars

Handlebars

K.I.S. steering stabiliserA flop on mountain bikes! Will it soon be on road bikes too?

Carbon or aluminiumWhich components are really worth the extra cost?

Integrated cockpits from ColumbusHandlebar-stem combinations and carbon forks for road bikes, all-road bikes and gravel bikes

New handlebar tape from ErgonSustainably ergonomic

CockpitA service nightmare – full integration is going to be expensive!

Customised handlebar lookNabico handlebar tape with your own slogans and pictures

Heritage handlebar tape collectionCinelli presents six new cork models

Spring check safety and appearanceMaking your bike look like new

Handlebar tape for road and gravel bikesNabico presents six new handlebar tapes

K.I.S. steering stabiliser
A flop on mountain bikes! Will it soon be on road bikes too?

Carbon or aluminium
Which components are really worth the extra cost?

Integrated cockpits from Columbus
Handlebar-stem combinations and carbon forks for road bikes, all-road bikes and gravel bikes

New handlebar tape from Ergon
Sustainably ergonomic

Cockpit
A service nightmare – full integration is going to be expensive!

Customised handlebar look
Nabico handlebar tape with your own slogans and pictures

Heritage handlebar tape collection
Cinelli presents six new cork models

Spring check safety and appearance
Making your bike look like new

Handlebar tape for road and gravel bikes
Nabico presents six new handlebar tapes