First seen at the Traka, Ridley’s latest gravel bike looks production-ready.

Plenty of tyre clearance; these are Schwalbe 55mm G-One RS Pro tyres fitted on a 27mm internal rim with loads of room to spare.

Dropped stays, aero cut-out seat tube, aero 1x set-up. Race-ready.

A neat, if not huge, frame storage bag is included.

Eddy Merckx bikes had the new and clever 525 aero bike on show.

It looks like an aggressive race bike, but…

Some clever geometry manipulation could make this the ideal aero bike for the everyday rider.

Given that the brand is owned by the same parent company as Ridley, it’s no surprise that it looks similar to the Noah Fast 3.

Canyon used the event to launch its updated Aeroad CFR race bike.

The frame is largely unchanged, save for a UDH-friendly update, with all of the gains coming from its new, more aerodynamic cockpit.

It saves 2 watts in the wind tunnel, which in some tests makes it the most aerodynamic bike in the WorldTour.

There was an updated version of the Grail CFR on display, which we first spotted at the Traka, and much like the Ridley, it now looks ready for production.

As you’d expect, it’s got much bigger tyre clearances, though this had 45mm rubber fitted.

It also takes aero cues from the recently updated Aeroad and Endurace CFR ranges.

In addition to aero features, it has a similar comfort seatpost to that of the Endurace bikes.

Cyclo-cross bikes are a rare sight these days, but since Canyon has the greatest-ever CX racer riding its bikes, it seems fitting that it still offers one.

Wider tyres? Not here. Just the CX standard 33mm.

What’s this for, I hear you ask? Shouldering, of course.

Classic close-ratio double-ring setup, 46/36. There is something I just love about a bike with a very singular purpose.

And it doesn’t get any more singular-purpose than a top-tier track bike.

They cost £20,000 apparently, though I feel that’s just the standard price rolled out for niche bikes that brands don’t really want to sell outside of national federations.

Born from one of its track riders wanting the same performance on the road, Toot had this crazy aero build at the show.

It looks mad from any angle, and it’s great to see bikes that push the limits.

Toot was one of the first brands to bring bunch-race track handlebars with ghost hoods and super-narrow positioning, and its road versions are just as wild.

No mention of comfort, rear-end flex or compliance here.

Winspace had an updated version of its T1600 bike on show.

Though much like the Canyon Aeroad, most of the benefits come from an updated handlebar.

It’s a forward-sweeping bar, much like that found on the Colnago Y1RS; the overall bike felt very light.

Canyon had two on show, this wild road bike with all sorts of sensors and clever bits.

Though it was the super-smooth lever-hood-to-bar transition that really caught my attention. Maybe I need to get out more.

And this crazy-looking 32-inch-wheeled XC race bike.

With a winged handlebar, naturally. Though I do think they have a good use case for aero in XC racing with the ever-increasing speeds of the top-tier pros.

And from a concept bike to an actual race bike. The Canyon Lux World Cup prototype.

Raced earlier this year at the Cape Epic and the XC World Cup this year by German powerhouse Luca Schwarzbauer.

The frame was covered in little details, including the Anti-Squat flip chip. With XC bikes getting more travel and closer to their trail-bike cousins, it’s not surprising to see major brands experimenting with more complex suspension kinematics than before.

Still keeping with XCO, but this time at a far more privateer racer-friendly price, starting at just £4,999, Nukeproof’s Hyperfly could be the race bike bargain of the season.

With 120mm travel front and rear, it’s bang up to date and ready for the most technical courses.

Non-headset-routed cables make this ideal for the home mechanic or racer on a budget to work on, too.

Race-ready rubber and wheels come as standard.

Gusto had a new gravel race bike for all to see.

It follows the same design language as its GTR road bike.

And looked great in this matte green finish.

Laget had this very impressive bit of 3D-printed Titanium on its booth.

With some super sharp and well-finished lines.

And with the thinnest top tube I’ve ever seen. How thin? 7mm, apparently.

Avinox was the talk of the show with its new combined motor-and-gearbox launch, but they also had an interesting Megamo on show that uses its latest 2S motor unit.

It’s clearly still an E-bike, but it’s neatly done and looks good considering the size of the motor and battery.

Ever wondered what the inside of an Avinox motor looks like? Well, now you know.

Tired of boring shoes? Why not design your own?

Lake had a selection of shoes designed by customers using its bespoke custom option. You can also select the Boa dial colours to create a fully customised shoe.

One for the influencers and content creators amongst us here. Fidlock has a neat range of mounts that use its clever magnetic clasp, designed to work with a range of action cameras.

Being able to remove and securely remount in the blink of an eye is perfect if, like me, you often change camera angles when filming.

The team from Daysaver was roaming the halls, carrying its latest gravel pump and its latest Incredible 6 tool, which neatly fits inside.

The Incredible 6 has a cool tubeless repair prong that tucks away neatly into its arm.

And a decent-sized hex key to help shift stubborn bolt-through axles.

Prologo had a new lower-cost version of its Predator TT and Tri saddle, which is around half the price of the 01 version at £493.

It makes use of lower-cost materials to reach a lower price point, but still has the same shape and design as the top-end versions developed with the Visma-Lease a Bike team.

And finally, some wheels. With the ever-increasing number of Carbon wheel brands hitting the market, it’s hard to stand out, but these from Pertual really caught my eye.

They are light at 1240g a pair and come with mixed rims at 47 and 58mm deep with 23 and 28mm internal widths, but it was the quality of the hub finish with the bonded carbon spokes that really set these apart.

First seen at the Traka, Ridley’s latest gravel bike looks production-ready.

Plenty of tyre clearance; these are Schwalbe 55mm G-One RS Pro tyres fitted on a 27mm internal rim with loads of room to spare.

Dropped stays, aero cut-out seat tube, aero 1x set-up. Race-ready.

A neat, if not huge, frame storage bag is included.

Eddy Merckx bikes had the new and clever 525 aero bike on show.

It looks like an aggressive race bike, but…

Some clever geometry manipulation could make this the ideal aero bike for the everyday rider.

Given that the brand is owned by the same parent company as Ridley, it’s no surprise that it looks similar to the Noah Fast 3.

Canyon used the event to launch its updated Aeroad CFR race bike.

The frame is largely unchanged, save for a UDH-friendly update, with all of the gains coming from its new, more aerodynamic cockpit.

It saves 2 watts in the wind tunnel, which in some tests makes it the most aerodynamic bike in the WorldTour.

There was an updated version of the Grail CFR on display, which we first spotted at the Traka, and much like the Ridley, it now looks ready for production.

As you’d expect, it’s got much bigger tyre clearances, though this had 45mm rubber fitted.

It also takes aero cues from the recently updated Aeroad and Endurace CFR ranges.

In addition to aero features, it has a similar comfort seatpost to that of the Endurace bikes.

Cyclo-cross bikes are a rare sight these days, but since Canyon has the greatest-ever CX racer riding its bikes, it seems fitting that it still offers one.

Wider tyres? Not here. Just the CX standard 33mm.

What’s this for, I hear you ask? Shouldering, of course.

Classic close-ratio double-ring setup, 46/36. There is something I just love about a bike with a very singular purpose.

And it doesn’t get any more singular-purpose than a top-tier track bike.

They cost £20,000 apparently, though I feel that’s just the standard price rolled out for niche bikes that brands don’t really want to sell outside of national federations.

Born from one of its track riders wanting the same performance on the road, Toot had this crazy aero build at the show.

It looks mad from any angle, and it’s great to see bikes that push the limits.

Toot was one of the first brands to bring bunch-race track handlebars with ghost hoods and super-narrow positioning, and its road versions are just as wild.

No mention of comfort, rear-end flex or compliance here.

Winspace had an updated version of its T1600 bike on show.

Though much like the Canyon Aeroad, most of the benefits come from an updated handlebar.

It’s a forward-sweeping bar, much like that found on the Colnago Y1RS; the overall bike felt very light.

Canyon had two on show, this wild road bike with all sorts of sensors and clever bits.

Though it was the super-smooth lever-hood-to-bar transition that really caught my attention. Maybe I need to get out more.

And this crazy-looking 32-inch-wheeled XC race bike.

With a winged handlebar, naturally. Though I do think they have a good use case for aero in XC racing with the ever-increasing speeds of the top-tier pros.

And from a concept bike to an actual race bike. The Canyon Lux World Cup prototype.

Raced earlier this year at the Cape Epic and the XC World Cup this year by German powerhouse Luca Schwarzbauer.

The frame was covered in little details, including the Anti-Squat flip chip. With XC bikes getting more travel and closer to their trail-bike cousins, it’s not surprising to see major brands experimenting with more complex suspension kinematics than before.

Still keeping with XCO, but this time at a far more privateer racer-friendly price, starting at just £4,999, Nukeproof’s Hyperfly could be the race bike bargain of the season.

With 120mm travel front and rear, it’s bang up to date and ready for the most technical courses.

Non-headset-routed cables make this ideal for the home mechanic or racer on a budget to work on, too.

Race-ready rubber and wheels come as standard.

Gusto had a new gravel race bike for all to see.

It follows the same design language as its GTR road bike.

And looked great in this matte green finish.

Laget had this very impressive bit of 3D-printed Titanium on its booth.

With some super sharp and well-finished lines.

And with the thinnest top tube I’ve ever seen. How thin? 7mm, apparently.

Avinox was the talk of the show with its new combined motor-and-gearbox launch, but they also had an interesting Megamo on show that uses its latest 2S motor unit.

It’s clearly still an E-bike, but it’s neatly done and looks good considering the size of the motor and battery.

Ever wondered what the inside of an Avinox motor looks like? Well, now you know.

Tired of boring shoes? Why not design your own?

Lake had a selection of shoes designed by customers using its bespoke custom option. You can also select the Boa dial colours to create a fully customised shoe.

One for the influencers and content creators amongst us here. Fidlock has a neat range of mounts that use its clever magnetic clasp, designed to work with a range of action cameras.

Being able to remove and securely remount in the blink of an eye is perfect if, like me, you often change camera angles when filming.

The team from Daysaver was roaming the halls, carrying its latest gravel pump and its latest Incredible 6 tool, which neatly fits inside.

The Incredible 6 has a cool tubeless repair prong that tucks away neatly into its arm.

And a decent-sized hex key to help shift stubborn bolt-through axles.

Prologo had a new lower-cost version of its Predator TT and Tri saddle, which is around half the price of the 01 version at £493.

It makes use of lower-cost materials to reach a lower price point, but still has the same shape and design as the top-end versions developed with the Visma-Lease a Bike team.

And finally, some wheels. With the ever-increasing number of Carbon wheel brands hitting the market, it’s hard to stand out, but these from Pertual really caught my eye.

They are light at 1240g a pair and come with mixed rims at 47 and 58mm deep with 23 and 28mm internal widths, but it was the quality of the hub finish with the bonded carbon spokes that really set these apart.