Eurobike report: More cyclocross bikes from across the pond, including Hanka’s disc-brake equipped Stevens
- By Zack Vestal
- Published Sep. 7, 2010
- Updated Feb. 8, 2011 at 8:50 PM UTC
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2010 Eurobike report, Ridley cyclocross bikes
Belgium's Ridley bikes are world famous.
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2010 Eurobike report, Ridley cyclocross bikes
The Belgian brand has sponsored multiple world champions in cyclocross over the years.
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2010 Eurobike report, Ridley X-Night cyclocross bikes
Ridley's X-Night doesn't change for 2011- it doesn't need to.
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2010 Eurobike report, Ridley X-Night cyclocross bikes
You can't argue with as many race wins as Ridley has racked up.
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2010 Eurobike report, Orbea Terra cyclocross bike
Orbea's Terra 'cross bike borrows design elements from the Alma mountain bike and Orca road bike.
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2010 Eurobike report, Orbea Terra cyclocross bike
Orbea's cable guides are made for Gore Ride On systems.
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2010 Eurobike report, Orbea Terra cyclocross bike
Massive rear tire and brake clearance on the Orbea.
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2010 Eurobike report, Orbea Terra cyclocross bike
Orbea's fork looks rigid without being over the top.
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2010 Eurobike report, Orbea Terra cyclocross bike
Using a crown-mounted cable stop can help reduce fork chatter.
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2010 Eurobike report, Orbea Terra cyclocross bike
I hadn't heard of Orbea's Terra cross bike until this year's show.
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2010 Eurobike report, Orbea Terra cyclocross bike
Naturally the Terra has internal BB bearings.
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2010 Eurobike report, Orbea Terra cyclocross bike
The Terra is the team bike for several 'crossers.
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2010 Eurobike report, Orbea Terra cyclocross bike
Cable routing on the right side of the top tube should make shouldering a little easier.
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2010 Eurobike report, Stevens Team cyclocross bike
The Stevens carbon Team 'cross bike remains unchanged for 2011.
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2010 Eurobike report, Stevens Team cyclocross bike
The Carbon Team already has a great reputation.
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2010 Eurobike report, Stevens Team cyclocross bike
Stevens carbon forks don't look crazy, they just get the job done.
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2010 Eurobike report, Stevens Team cyclocross bike
Several models at various price levels will keep Stevens bike affordable for most.
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2010 Eurobike report, Stevens Team cyclocross bike
A fingerprint decal on the top tube to convey individuality to Stevens owners.
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2010 Eurobike report, Hanka Kupfernagel's disc-braked Stevens cyclocross bike
The real head-turner in the Stevens booth was Hanka Kupfernagel's disc-braked machine.
Hanka Kupfernagel's disc-braked Stevens
No doubt a committed ‘crosser or two noticed many deficiencies in my first cyclocross bike gallery from Eurobike. Never fear – the show is over but my laptop’s hard drive runneth over with plenty of tech still to come. Knowing that ‘cross season is but days away, I kept eyes open for more of the freaky fun bikes we love so much.
The German brand Stevens was right at home in Friedrichshafen. Their top-flight Team carbon bike doesn’t change for 2011. But almost hiding in the booth was a prototype disc-braked version built for world champ Hanka Kupfernagel. With the canti versions at eye level, it was easy to breeze right past the progressive machine.
A Stevens rep said that the bike will not be built for sale in 2011. The UCI’s rule change happened far too late in the annual product development cycle. But the company is building a few more prototypes for sponsored riders and will be looking into the bike as a 2012 model. It’s built with custom wheels, Shimano disc calipers, and a Ritchey mountain bike fork.
The disc’ed Stevens will see race duty when conditions call for it, and the riders will be tapped for testing of possible full production versions to come.
Check the gallery below for more ‘cross bikes on show in Germany. More cyclocross information is on our Cyclocross category page and there’s more Eurobike coverage on our Bikes & Tech category page.
FILED UNDER: Bikes and Tech / Cyclocross / Eurobike / Gallery TAGS: Cyclocross / Eurobike / Gallery / Orbea / ridley / stevens / tech-news
Zack Vestal
Zack joined VeloNews in 2009, bringing 15 years of industry experience to the Tech Editor position. Most recently manager and mechanic for the Trek-VW mountain bike team (2004-08), he has an unused geology degree from Whitman College (and a well-worn Ph.D. from the school of hard knocks). Vestal covers the latest in cycling gear online, and brings in-depth perspective to the magazine.
