In Case You Missed It: A look back at our favourite picks from Interbike 2015

The Interbike International Bicycle Expo, being the largest bike industry trade event in North America, always has something for everybody — including the year’s top riders. Even now, a couple of weeks later, we’re still sorting through our favourites from what was essentially a candy shop for committed gearheads.

If you missed our coverage from all the fun in Las Vegas, Nevada in September, here’s a look at a few of our picks, just to get you salivating all over again.

SRAM eTap wireless groupset

As rain fell in Nevada during Interbike 2015, we took SRAM’s new eTap wireless groupset out for a test ride, along with a handful of others chosen by the Chicago-based company to try it out. Fortunately, while our jerseys may have gotten wet, the rain kicked up by our tires didn’t affect the eTap at all — not surprising, given that its testing involved submersion in a metre of water.

And that’s just one part of what we took away from SRAM’s sophisticated new wireless gruppo, which had its North American debut in Nevada this year. Read the rest of our report, published a couple of weeks ago, to find out what European riders have been learning for over a month already.

Other favourite selections from Interbike 2015

“Scott’s new version of their cyclocross ‘Addict’ is a clean looking bike. Featuring 1x drive-train with a minimal chain-guide and sub 19lb weight. Behind the dedicated CX version is the grey gravel model with identical frame but different fork with increased rake.” — Peter Glassford

“Scott’s big tired, big wheeled Scale 710+ is another variation on the wheel/tire size/Hub width. Boost hubs, 120mm suspension fork and competitive weight would make this a capable bike in most conditions.” — Peter Glassford

Garneau‘s new trail-focused, feature-loaded <strongRAID mountain bike helmet, a sophisticated head-protecting package for less than $100 USD.

“Stages has released several carbon models for FSA and SRAM models. Using a new spindle and crank equipped with a ‘more predictable’ metal they were able to get the required torque readings off the otherwise ‘unpredictable’ carbon cranks. Also their aluminum models are seeing decreases in costs <$700 USD), which will help make power measurement even more accessible.” — Peter Glassford

“Cannondale‘s newly-release, critically acclaimed The Slate: “A carbon gravel grinder with a few neat twists on this newer category of do-it-all road bikes. Featuring a compact crank, disc-brakes and thru axles the bike may seem typical at first glance but looking deeper 650b wheels with 42cc slicks that will bring back memories for anyone who raced fat-tire-crits or trained on the road on a 26 inch mountain bike. Disc brakes and lots of rubber would make this bike a blast on steep, twisty downhills and stable on any off-road adventures you end up on.” — Peter Glassford.

“Powertap released a 3rd type of power meter: the C1 chain-ring (not crank) based power meter. Fits on a wide range of alloy and carbon cranks (5 Bolt – 110BCD). The power is based on motion sensors on the chain-rings so no other sensors need to be installed. It can be used with both ANT+ and Bluetooth receivers. Retails at $699 USD.” —Peter Glassford

“Pinarello released the new Dogma F8 – TDF2015. Based on the Tour and World Championship successes this bike brings aerodynamics and great driving feel together. Pictured is 1 of 4 paint schemes Chris Froome used in the Tour. Note the Rhino on the Head-tube as tribute to Froome’s wildlife conservation efforts.”–Peter Glassford

“Shwalbe releases Pro-1 Tubeless road tire featuring snake skin technology to help prevent cuts, a lighter weight and lower rolling resistance. Installation is also said to be improved.” — Peter Glassford

“Shimano was showing off their new single-ring XT Group. Their other big push (not pictured) this year is with their electronic assist technology called ‘STePS’ . This technology couples electronic shifting to electronic assist.” —Peter Glassford

“Campagnolo releases improved electronic tuning system that allows the rider to do the initial setup and zero. While in the saddle the rider can make fine tune adjustments. Further adjustments such as number of gears that can be shifted at once, can be done in the MyCampy app .” —Peter Glassford