A Cartridge Ratchet Hub and Affordable 3D-Printed Bibs Lead Day 3 Tech Randoms

Welcome to Velo’s Taipei Cycle Show coverage, where we share our favorite things we’ve found at the 2026 show. Bikes, components, accessories, and more: if we think it’s cool, you’ll see it. See the rest of our coverage here.

Sometimes the best things on the floor of the Taipei Cycle Show are the flashy, unapproachable dream bikes—like the wild Pininfarina De Rosa serving as the header for this gallery. But the real story of the show often lies in the practical, problem-solving components hidden in the smaller booths.

For Day 3, the anchors of our tech randoms are two distinctly functional upgrades. First, a new hub design that means you’ll never lose the spring again. If you’ve ever taken apart a DT Swiss-style hub that uses a pair of ratchets and a spring, you’ll know right away what I am referring to because it’s likely you’ve managed to shoot the spring across the workshop at least once. This is a simple product that fixes that by turning those loose pieces into a self-contained cartridge. Take the hub apart as you normally would, but don’t worry about losing anything. Brilliant.

Second, a new take on the 3D-printed chamois from a brand called Cuvo. If you’ve never used a 3D-printed chamois, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Elastic Interface launched the technology a few years ago then seemed to freeze it in time. It hasn’t been updated, and there are only a few specific models to choose from. The real problem, though, is the price. The Elastic Interface chamois is expensive, and only high-end bibs have it. Cuvo is a supplier for companies who want to make bib shorts, and the brand allows each partner brand to customize the chamois depending on customer needs. It’s also a more affordable chamois that will hopefully allow more people to experience the benefits of a 3D-printed chamois, including porosity and targeted density.

Beyond those two heavy hitters, here is the rest of the eye candy and stray details that caught my attention as we wrap up our time in Taipei.