I love Interbike and reconnecting with old friends; but from the second the plane touches down in Vegas, I can’t wait to leave! I just feel like I need to take a shower after being there. It’s an interesting dichotomy.
So, that said – Interbike was a pretty good show this year; in spite of noticeably lower attendance and fewer vendors. (I think I actually walked the whole show floor this year – a first in 8 years of attending the show.) The “down” economy only seemed to dampen the turnout; because there was still plenty of innovation present. New wheels (including the one I’ve been waiting 2 years for; the WH-7850-C50-CL) and Ultegra 6700 from Shimano; Reynolds new carbon clincher rim and lower price points; Sram XX; Zipp’s 101 aluminum aero clincher (a new personal favorite); all sorts of new clothing and shoe ideas; and of course – plenty of super light carbon frames.
Those of you who’ve been following my blog for a while (thanks for being so loyal, mom…) know that I’ve never done a great job of reviewing Interbike. So this year, I’m leaving it to the professionals. They’re much better at it than I am (and they tend to take their cameras…). So consider this your short-cut to the reporting on Interbike. The links below include just a few of the things I saw at the show that I thought were interesting. Thanks for reading.
Velonews:
-Reynolds, Cannondale, Orbea, Kestrel, Scott, Rue/Shimano, Fuji
-Dt Swiss, Camelbak, Titus, 2XU
-Storck, Reynolds, Hed, SwissStop, San Marco, MetriGear, Ford
-Diadorra, Time, Pearl Izumi
-Brooks, Pedro’s, Luna, Crank Bros, Miche, Topeak, Cateye, Kenda
-Reynolds, Easton Bell Sports, Light and Motion
-Outdoor Demo 1 and Outdoor Demo 2
CyclingNews:
-Yeti, Avid
-Moots, The Hive
-Cannondale Simon Lefty Fork
-Adam Craig’s Giant TCX Carbon Cross bike
-Shimano shoes, pedals, wheels, tools, MTB components
BikeRumor.com:
-Redline BMX, 29er, and Cyclocross bikes
-Quarq power meters
-SwissStop Brake Pads
-Giant TCX Carbon Cyclocross
-3T Road, Tri, and MTB components
-SRAM brake levers
-DT Swiss Tricon Tubless Wheelsets
-Avid Shorty Ultimate Canti Brakes