ENVE has launched the SES Aero Pro, a $1200 one-piece carbon road bike handlebar, following their previous SES AR model. This new handlebar features a straight flare design for a narrower racing position, integrated cable routing, and is available in various sizes. It is designed for professional cyclists like Tadej Pogačar, emphasizing comfort and performance. Despite its high price, the SES Aero Pro is available in limited quantities due to its handmade nature.
The ENVE Fray blurs the lines between endurance and all-road bikes, offering a performance-oriented road bike with generous tyre clearance for versatility. Positioned between ENVE's race and gravel bikes, the Fray is responsive and aggressive, with geometry optimized for 31-35mm tyres and the ability to accommodate up to 40mm tyres. It excels on rough roads and offers options for running different tyre sizes, making it suitable for experienced riders seeking a well-balanced road bike with a performance edge.
Moots has released the Vamoots 33, its most affordable road bike yet with increased tire clearance for gravel roads. Priced at $7,499, the Vamoots 33 features straight-gauge tubing, SRAM Rival builds, and Zipp stem and seatpost, making it more accessible to a wider range of cyclists. The new model blurs the lines between road and gravel bikes, offering a more budget-friendly option without compromising on ride quality and durability.
Moots introduces the Vamoots 33, an all-road bike designed for versatility and big tire clearance, making it suitable for gravel riding. Priced at $7500, it features simplified construction using thin-wall straight-gauge 3/2.5 titanium tubes, making it the most affordable Colorado-made bike from Moots. The bike comes with a wireless SRAM Rival AXS 2x groupset, alloy Zipp cockpit, and aluminum DT Swiss E1800 wheels, offering a more accessible option for riders seeking a high-performance all-road bike.
The 8bar Kronprinz Aluminum v3 road bike celebrates its 10th anniversary with a modern overhaul, featuring fully integrated cable routing, sleek styling, and improved disc brakes. The customizable bike offers affordable options for cyclists, with a lightweight triple-butted 6061 aero-shaped alloy tubing frame, electronic groupset compatibility, and up to 32mm tire clearance. Pricing starts at around 1110€ for the frameset, with complete bike builds available from approximately 3150€.
The all-new Trek Domane AL Gen 4 road bike features a lighter frame made with Trek's 100 Series Alpha Aluminum and a carbon fork, allowing for larger tire clearance of up to 38mm. With a sleeker frame design, internal cable routing, and plenty of accessory mounts, the Domane AL offers versatility for various disciplines. It comes in three different build options, starting at $1,200, and is available globally through Trek's retail partners.
Schwalbe has introduced the Pro One Aero, its most aerodynamic road bike tyre, claiming it produces 20% less drag at 45kph than its predecessor, the Pro One TT. The tubeless-ready tyre features RaceGuard technology for high puncture resistance and is compatible with hookless rims. The front tyre is lighter, while the rear is heavier for increased puncture protection. The Pro One Aero will be available in a 28mm width and exclusively in black sidewalls. Schwalbe has not provided specific rolling resistance claims but suggests the tyre is faster overall. The brand claims that professional cycling teams and triathletes have already been using the Pro One Aero.
Dutch titanium frame maker Pilot has unveiled the Seiren, a fully 3D-printed titanium frame prototype at Eurobike. The Seiren will cost €17,000 ($18,625) for a complete bike built with Dura-Ace, Corima wheels, and all other high-end carbon bits. The frame weighs just 1,150 grams, putting it in the ballpark of carbon road bikes. The fully 3D printed frame is stronger than its welded counterpart because it eliminates the stress points of welds. The Seiren is expected to go on sale in 2024.
Dutch titanium specialists Pilot Cycles have unveiled a new 3D-printed titanium road bike, the Seiren, which will cost around €17,000 when it enters full production in October. The frame is made up of three 3D-printed sections, which are then bonded together, and the seat mast is similar to the Trek Madone aero road bike. The walls of each section are only 0.6mm thick, bringing the claimed weight of a size-56cm frame down to 1,150g. The bike is set to go on sale in early 2024.
Specialized has released two new Allez models for 2023, featuring disc brakes and 35mm tyre clearance for improved versatility. The Allez is claimed to be the lightest bike in its class, with a frame weight of 1,375g. The entry-level road bike is available in two builds, the Shimano Claris-equipped Allez at £1,100 and the Shimano Tiagra Allez Sport at £1,600. The new Allez geometry is more accessible to newer riders, with a slacker head tube angle and shorter reach.
Specialized has launched a revamped version of its Allez road bike, featuring disc brakes and larger clearance for tyres. The Allez is designed as a "do-it-all bike choice for a road rider who is potentially just getting into the sport and who wants one bike for commutes, group rides and entering their first race". The bike is available in two spec levels, with prices starting at £1,100 ($1,200) for the base model. The new Allez is made of the same E5 aluminium alloy as the outgoing bike, but Specialized has tweaked its geometry, which is now the same as the Roubaix carbon endurance bike across the size range.
The Vitus Venon Evo has been named the Road Bike of the Year for 2023 by BikeRadar. The lightweight carbon frame bike with mudguard mounts and clearance for 45c tyres is an all-rounder that excels in endurance. The bike is versatile and can be used for road and gravel riding. The bike comes with aero carbon wheels, carbon fibre finishing kit and a SRAM Force AXS wireless drivetrain at a price (£4,699/$4,699/€4,899) very few can match.
Trek has launched the third generation of its Émonda ALR, which is the brand's lightest alloy road bike and "highest-value road race bike". The new Émonda ALR frameset includes features found on Trek's carbon road bikes, including Kammtail tube profiles and integrated cables, and uses the same racing geometry. The bike will be available as a frameset and in two builds, the ALR 5 and ALR 6, with prices starting at £2,325/$2,300. The new Émonda ALR is Trek's lightest aluminium road bike, and features a threaded T47 bottom bracket and aero profiling on the frame tubes.
Pirelli has updated its P Zero Race TLR road bike tyres with a new carcass construction that reduces rolling resistance by 24% for a 28mm tyre compared to the previous generation. The new construction uses aramid fibres to provide improved puncture protection and allows for a thinner, more pliant casing. The tyres are available in black or tan wall options, with sizes ranging from 26mm to 32mm depending on spec. Pirelli will also be introducing 35mm and 40mm-wide tyres later this year.
