The mountain bike highlights of Cyclingworld: Hot new bikes from the trade fair

It's a good thing the Cyclingworld trade fair exists! Sometimes, especially in Central Europe, you could be forgiven for thinking that hardly anyone is still interested in mountain bikes without a motor. Numerous exhibitors at Cyclingworld in Düsseldorf showed that this is not the case. Our editors have rounded up the MTB highlights of the show - we have deliberately included more models with 32-inch wheels or electric motors in separate articles.

1st Hope HB912

We all love Hope for their beautifully machined aluminium parts. However, the new HB912 clearly shows that the Brits can also do carbon fibre. The trail bike comes with 120 millimetres of travel at the rear and 130 at the front. The steering angle can be individually adjusted between 65 and 66 degrees. The frameset costs 3950 pounds sterling. The complete bike costs at least £7950. The in-house designer was able to really let off steam on the show bike. Our highlight: the shimmering carbon fibre, which contrasts with the polished CNC parts in classic racing green.

2. nukeproof XC/trail bike

So far, little is known about the new trail bike from Nukeproof. After financial difficulties, the British company disappeared from the scene for a while, only to return soon afterwards with their own cross-country World Cup team. The racers use the same platform as the trail bike exhibited at Cyclingworld. The return to the world stage pleases many fans. Although the trail bike is not yet available to buy, a near-production model was already on display at the trade fair.

3. haro daley carbon

Can BMXers ride carbon fibre? They can! Haro has its roots in BMX sport and continues this heritage in the street design of the new Daley Carbon. The 29-inch all-mountain bike not only has 150/140 millimetres of suspension travel, but also a storage compartment in the down tube. The geometry is progressively designed and should also appeal to stylish trail jibbers.

4th Commencal Tempo x Michelin

Michelin presents a wicked Commencal Tempo trail bike with Intend suspension and Hope parts. With lots of polished details and tanwall tyres, this eye-catcher picks up on the steampunk style. If you look closely, you can discover a previously unknown tyre model. Is the Wild DC aimed at downcountry bikers? The profile and name abbreviation suggest so. We are curious!

5. 32 inch bikes

It was probably the biggest topic of conversation at Cyclingworld: 32-inch bikes. In addition to gravel bikes with the new wheel size from Chiru, Rotor, True Love and Mitech as well as e-mountain bikes with 32-inch wheels, for example from Alutech, Bike Ahead also presented the series version of its The Frame 32 carbon hardtail. The frame is produced in Portugal and has been adapted to the new wheel standard. Sour had also brought along its Pasta Party 32-inch. Its steel frame is made in Dresden. The biggest bottleneck remains matching tyres and suspension forks.

Conclusion

Mountain bikes without a motor are not dead! I myself still prefer to ride with pure muscle power and it's nice to see that "organic bikes" still have a place among manufacturers. Hope, Nukeproof, Haro and Commencal are starting the 2026 bike season with exciting concepts and I say: more of this, please! - Jan Timmermann, BIKE editor

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