Eurobike is German for "carbon fiber"

As the largest of the European bike trade shows, and probably second only to Interbike, Eurobike is often the first spot for the public to get a glimpse of the news cycling goodies for the following product year. Held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, this year, the show features 853 exhibitors from 39 countries. Some early sightings:

New carbon fiber Dura-Ace cranks
These are said to weigh in at 709 grams, a competitor to SRAM's new Red cranks and their 750 grams. They are not 100% carbon, but feature a aluminum hollow core that allows them light without sacrificing stiffness. There will be no compact option and pricing is yet to be announced.

Speedplay Zero Nanogram pedals
Weighing in at an impossibly light 62 grams (vs. 82 grams for the Zero Ti model), Speedplay as found ways to include even more carbon. These said to be the first pedals to use carbon ball bearings. Of course, you may have to lose a few pounds yourself to ride them. They have a 185-pound weight limit.

Selle Optima Saddle
Because tri-geeks have already resigned themselves to looking ridiculous, Selle has developed the Optima saddle with an incorporated carbon bottle cage.

Check out this video on the new SRAM Red group

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Photos via Bicycling magazine.