Our new co-host and a review of Eurobike and Interbike 2017

Endurance Quick Cast

Welcome back to a new season of the Endurance QuickCast. We start our new recording season every November and as promised there are going to be some changes in all of the shows. With that being said I want welcome Josh Matthews owner of PowerMeterCity.com and my new co-host and sponsor of the Endurance QuickCast.

Today Josh and I are going to talk about the things we saw and read about from Eurobike and Interbike. The good, the great, the odd and what could be the future of cycling but before we dive into the show, as usual, we have some notes and offers.

Note: Before you get out pencil and paper for the show I want to let everyone know that that this show will have extensive show notes. To find the show notes simply go to PositivePerformanceCoaching.com/blog/ or search for the show title on our website.

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After a quick introduction, Josh and Rob jump right into a detailed discussion about Eurobike and Interbike shows from this year.

So let’s talk about our favorite new and updated products.

• Vector 3 Power Meter
• Garmin opens up the Cycling Dynamics API
• Talking left-right power
• Powerpod vs Notio Konect http://notiokonect.com/ https://www.bikerumor.com/2017/09/05/eb17-notio-konect-measures-aero-drag-power-handlebars/
• A resurrection of Brimm Brothers cleat based Power Meter?
• How tough it can be to bring new tech to market

We talk about the excitement of the new stuff and new releases.

• FSA WE Drivetrain
• Watt Team Power Beat
• More hydraulic disc brake options for TT and Tri bikes
• The pain of direct mount brakes on TT and Tri bikes

What the oddest things were that we saw

• Lots of items marketed at children (not a bad thing)
• Not odd but we were shocked to see so many E-bikes
• The benefits of the growing ebike category
• E-bike Mountain Bike at Mega Cavern mention – https://louisvillemegacavern.com/attractions/mega-underground-bike-park

The things we were the most disappointed in

• Didn’t see as many bike and component updates as in previous years
• Lots of new kit, jerseys, bibs, shoes, and helmets from 100s of vendors
• LOTS of new helmets especially more road aero helmets
• New Helmets from Oakley
• Intrigued by Endura’s new speed suit

What are predictions are for the New Year when it comes to new gear

• We talk the current state of carbon fiber wheels and why Coach Rob is more interested in alloy wheels right now
• 1 X drivetrains on road bikes and more on 1 X drive trains TT/Tri bikes
• 13-speed cassettes and huge cogs
• Does 1x drivetrain make sense on a road bike?
• http://www.bicycleretailer.com/product-tech/2017/09/20/top-pro-road-team-race-3ts-strada-single-chainring-disc-brakes-and-wide#.Wgyl8EtrzE4
• More OEM bikes to ship with power meters already installed
• Praxis partners with 4iiii

Next month’s show with Josh will cover the 2017 power meter review!