Trade Shows

London Bike Show 2015 – preview: Canyon, Bowman, Enigma, Bespoke Cycling, Cube, Lazer, Kask, Ritte, HOY Vulpine

What you can expect to see at this year's London Bike Show

It's show time

Is this the future? Canyon will showcase the MRSC Connected concept bike at the London Bike Show
#Pilgrims: it's Launching @londonbikeshow. First two frames left the paint-shop this afternoon and are on a plane en route right now. #launch #worldexclusive Come check them out on stand 1208. There are stills couple of early bird discounts available too over at the website..... #getinquick #adventure #explore

A photo posted by Bowmans Inspiration Cupboard (@bowman_cycles) on Feb 6, 2015 at 8:37am PST
Titanium strikes a balance between low weight, stiffness, comfort and durability, but it'll cost you
Bespoke Cycling will have a number of exotic Parlee builds on their stand
The 6.4kg Cube Litening C68 SLT will be on display on the German firm's stand
The British cycling team will use the Lazer Z1 and Wasp Air helmets
The Kask Protone is designed to combine low weight with plenty of ventilation in an aerodynamic design
The ACE is the new flagship frame from US-based, Belgian-inspired brand Ritte
Sir Chris Hoy's HOY One Hundred Sportive takes place on the Bank Holiday weekend (pic: HOY Vulpine)

It's show time

The four-day London Bike Show opens at the Excel Centre on Thursday (February 12), with dozens of exhibitors set to showcase some of the latest bikes, gear and clothing for 2015.

Tickets cost £20 for adults on the door or £14 in advance from the London Bike Show website. Here’s what you can expect to see from Canyon, Bowman, Enigma, Bespoke Cycling, Lazer, Kask, Ritte and HOY Vulpine.

Let’s kick off with Canyon. Cast your mind back to the 2014 Eurobike show and the German firm showcased the MRSC Connected concept bike – and now it’s coming to London.

The MRSC is a futuristic machine with an active suspension system at the front and rear, and a series of sensors controlled from a ‘brain’ (which, for example, can detect when consumable items such as the chain and brake pads need replacing) designed by Deutsche Telekom, and compatible with iPhone and Android smartphone platforms.

Nairo Quintana’s pink Canyon Ultimate CF SLX will also be on display

Canyon have no immediate plans to put the MRSC into production but it gives a glimpse into what may be possible in the future.

Back to the present, however, and Canyon will be displaying two pro bikes: Nairo Quintana’s pink Ultimate CF SLX, which the Colombian rode on the final stage of the 2014 Giro d’Italia, and Alex Dowsett’s Speedmax CF time trial bike. Dowsett will also be doing a Q&A on the Canyon stand at 1pm on Saturday, followed by an autograph signing session.

Of course, Canyon will also be showcasing a selection of their 2015 range, including the Aeroad CF SLX, Ultimate CF SLX, Endurace CF and Inflite AL, alongside a new line-up of urban bikes.

Next up, Bowman Cycles…