Top 8 Notable Products of the Month: From Angle-Adjustable Saddle Clamps to High-End $500 Bottom Brackets
Here Comes the Heat for 2025's Summer Rides! Barrin' Dungarees, High-rise Bars, and High-End Components
It's the time of year where we gear up for the summer trails, and let me tell ya, there's some wicked stuff coming out that'll make your buddies green with envy. The UK's Core Bike Show brought together the heavy hitters of the bike world, showcasing the hottest trends and top-notch gear for the 2025 season. Here are the eight things that stirred my dirt-stained soul.
The $$$ Bottom Bracket - Yep, You Heard That Right!
Forget what you thought you knew about bottom brackets; 5-Dev's titanium BB is about to shake things up. This beautiful component will set you back a cool $500, but hey, who needs to keep their cranks a secret, right? 5-Dev's cranks are, well, cranking things up, drawing on early '90s CNC-machining vibes when mountain biking was all about keepin' it exotic. Now, brace yourself for this – their new Titanium Bottom Brakcet promises unbelievable smoothness, durability, and a/c-quality performance, thanks to Enduro Ceramic-Hybrid bearings and lightweight titanium cup construction. Won't bacteria just looooove that! It's available with a BSA thread to fit SRAM Dub or 5-Dev cranks; just remember, you gotta charge it to your pimp account!
Bosch's Integrated Display and the Big Wait
Spotted at the show was a display that made me wanna call every bidness in town, thinking I'd accidentally stumbled upon the leaked prototype of Bosch's much-anticipated next gen Kiox integrated display. But alas, no such luck. It was just one of those clever brands that's managed to sneak the existing Kiox unit into frames with custom mounts, and it looked mighty neat, if I do say so myself. So when will we see something to fill the space on Bosch-equipped bikes? Rumors are swirling that a higher-resolution, touchscreen-ready display is on the horizon, as the competition to take on DJI's Amflow system heats up. Let's get this show on the road, Bosch!
Degrees of Rise - Renthal's High-rise Bars Rock
High-rise bars were only a matter of time, thanks to Dakotah Norton's ape hanger bars taking center stage last year. Now, brands are scrambling to skies-ward with 70mm options, just in time for 2025. These bad boys let you get the weight off the fork and stand tall for a more neutral and fatigue-free descending position. Some riders are all about the short cranks, bait-bike style, which could be the new flat bars trend of the coming days. Guess only time will tell if this becomes a fleeting fashion or a rooted performance feature.
Manitou FS II - Old School Meets New Age
What's smokin' hot is the Manitou FS II retro bike, a fusion of modern and retro vibes. Swiss manufacturer Gamux crafted this head-turner, which blends an iconic retro bike with contemporary construction and components. There's two Manitou forks up front and back, a Pinion gearbox, Gates belt drive, and electronic shifting – with a dash of purple anodizing, of course. In other words, throwback with a glamorous twist.
Leatt - They've Gone All In
Leatt, the South African apparel brand, decided to step up their game with a line of components. They're not skimpin' on quality, offering new bars, stems, grips, and pedals, with some items using a new material they call Ceramag. Yeah, that's ceramic-coated magnesium, baby. Leatt promises vibration damping benefits, but with those price tags, it better be worth it! Expect the stems (with Ti bolts) to set you back $199, and their halo flat pedals will lighten your wallet by $279. On the brighter side, their new Reaflex grips cost a more affordable $25.99, but with the added bonus of a gel-infused core for vibration damping.
Aenomaly Switchgrade 2.0 - Adjustable Saddle Angle
Say adios to saddle discomfort with Aenomaly's Switchgrade 2.0 saddle angle adjuster. This little gadget allows you to optimize your saddle angle for the terrain using three positions (Climb, Flow, and Descend) controlled by a lever under the seat. It's sturdy, smooth, and provides a nice locking action, which is music to any bike-loving enthusiast's ears. It costs from $179.99 to $189.99, depending on your dropper post, and is available through Windwave.
Endura - Hipster vibes or Bust
Endura's been dishin' out great, functional clothing at decent prices for a while now. But their 2025 collection is switchin' things up with a more trendy aesthetic, primarily in their casual SulTrac line. It's bold, baggy, and aimed directly at the gen Z market. If you're down with the Carhartt/Patagonia colab vibe (even if you can't pull it off), you'll dig this fresh new look.
Fizik's New Grips - Feelin' the Vibes
Fizik's famous for their shoes and saddles, but they're venturing into a new territory: grips. Their Litefeel grips rock a whopping 29mm diameter, 135mm length, and a single lock-on collar with cutaway core for improved cushioning. There are two different tread patterns to choose from: a stickled, file tread design, and a more wavy, mushroom style. Price will set you back $29.99, with four colors to choose from.
Extras - Get Your 'Moisture-Wicking' Apparel on and Keep Slippin' Away
We're seein' Mountain bike shorts trendin' towards slim-cut, moisture-wicking designs that provide comfort and mobility without restricting movement. Brands are gettin' creative with materials, offerin' lots of ride-ready dungarees, and impossibly cool Dirt Robes to cover your modesty when changin' up after a ride.
Stay tuned, my cycling buffs, as we continue to uncover more wicked gear and emerging trends for the 2025 summer season. Pedal on!
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- Don't forget to grab a helmet to protect your head during those downhill rides with the latest sports technology, as Leatt is introducing their line of helmets for the 2025 season.
- To capture footage of your exhilarating downhill bike adventures, consider investing in gadgets like action cameras – some brands are rumored to release high-quality, lightweight models designed specifically for the sporty riders.
