Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We headed down to Whittlebury Hall for COREbike to see what the cycling industry has in store for the season ahead! From beautiful Colnago frames and 3D-printed Fizik saddles to wild SRAM downhill setups and Cane Creek integration, we got our hands on some of the most interesting new bike tech of the year.
But this video isn't just about the shiny new parts. In the second half, I’m sharing my honest reflections on the massive shifts happening behind the scenes in the bike industry right now. With 50% of show attendees registering as "workshop only," are traditional bike shops fading? What are brand CEOs actually talking about post-Covid? And how are Western wheel brands reacting to the changing market?
Let me know in the comments: what piece of tech caught your eye, and what do you think about the changing landscape of the bike industry?
Chapters
00:00 - Welcome to COREbike! (Hope Hubs & Bird Spokes)
01:15 - Colnago’s Stunning Stainless Steel Frame
02:30 - Cane Creek’s New Integrated Headset & Stem
03:45 - Squirt Hot Wax System (Workshop Test)
04:20 - Fizik 3D Printed Saddles & The Return of the Arione
06:30 - Prologo Saddle Tech & 3D Printed Bar Tape
07:15 - Reserve Wheels vs. Fast Forward
08:30 - Fixing Shimano Power Meters? (Inpeak)
10:15 - SRAM T-Type Downhill & Maven Brake Upgrades
11:45 - Wilier GranTurismo Frame Options
12:30 - The Vibe: What the Bike Industry is REALLY Talking About
14:00 - Why 50% of COREbike Visitors Are Workshops
16:30 - E-Bike Conversions & Rocky Mountain Frame Issues
18:00 - The Truth About Western vs. Chinese Carbon Wheels
19:15 - Final Thoughts
We headed down to Whittlebury Hall for COREbike to see what the cycling industry has in store for the season ahead! From beautiful Colnago frames and 3D-printed Fizik saddles to wild SRAM downhill setups and Cane Creek integration, we got our hands on some of the most interesting new bike tech of the year.
But this video isn't just about the shiny new parts. In the second half, I’m sharing my honest reflections on the massive shifts happening behind the scenes in the bike industry right now. With 50% of show attendees registering as "workshop only," are traditional bike shops fading? What are brand CEOs actually talking about post-Covid? And how are Western wheel brands reacting to the changing market?
Let me know in the comments: what piece of tech caught your eye, and what do you think about the changing landscape of the bike industry?
Chapters
00:00 - Welcome to COREbike! (Hope Hubs & Bird Spokes)
01:15 - Colnago’s Stunning Stainless Steel Frame
02:30 - Cane Creek’s New Integrated Headset & Stem
03:45 - Squirt Hot Wax System (Workshop Test)
04:20 - Fizik 3D Printed Saddles & The Return of the Arione
06:30 - Prologo Saddle Tech & 3D Printed Bar Tape
07:15 - Reserve Wheels vs. Fast Forward
08:30 - Fixing Shimano Power Meters? (Inpeak)
10:15 - SRAM T-Type Downhill & Maven Brake Upgrades
11:45 - Wilier GranTurismo Frame Options
12:30 - The Vibe: What the Bike Industry is REALLY Talking About
14:00 - Why 50% of COREbike Visitors Are Workshops
16:30 - E-Bike Conversions & Rocky Mountain Frame Issues
18:00 - The Truth About Western vs. Chinese Carbon Wheels
19:15 - Final Thoughts
