Genesis are preparing to launch the do-it-all bike in September and it features a steel frame with a full carbon fork. The prototype bike on display at iceBike offers massive tyre clearance – it was specced with 47c tyres when we snapped it, and we were told the final build is likely to come with 50c rubber as standard.

The disc-equipped bike will have a relaxed geometry suitable for multi-terrain riding and will come with 12mm thru-axles at the front and rear. Take a closer look at the prototype in the gallery at the bottom of this section.

Otherwise, let’s use this opportunity to recap on the rest of the 2017 Genesis range, including that Zero Disc we’ve already mentioned. While Genesis made their name using steel, with the Volare raced by the Madison-Genesis team upon its launch, the firm’s first carbon bike, the Zero, was introduced in 2014 and, after an update the following year, has by and large replaced the Volare as the team’s weapon of choice.

– Six highlights from Genesis’ 2017 road bike range –

Now the Zero Disc has arrived and Genesis have re-engineered chassis to cope with the increased forces of the disc brakes and tweaked the geometry to retain the handling of the orginal Zero.

Elsewhere in the Genesis road bike range, the biggest changes are largely cosmetic, though the carbon fibre, disc-equipped Datum adventure range has seen specs updated.

The frame is unchanged, but the Datum is now available in four builds (and as a frameset only) with updated colourways to boot.

Top of that range is the Genesis Datum Ltd, which comes equipped with Shimano Ultegra Di2 and carries a £3,199.99 price tag.

The Datum is specced with 32mm tyres as standard and is built to do it all – offering road speed and the versatility to take on dirt tracks or bridleways too.

First launched at Eurobike, we’ve already brought you the inside story on the new range, but the new lid is a smart bit of kit and worth looking at once more.

It’s Lazer’s answer to the aerodynamics vs ventilation dilemma, using an adjustable ‘Airslide’ ventilation slot.

The helmet is undeniably aero, featuring a small frontal area and a narrow drop-like shape, alongside a short, stubby aero tail.

But with large side vents there’s been plenty of care taken to improve airflow and riders can ratchet that up further by sliding the top panel back, on-the-fly, to open the front vent and boost airflow on a hot day.

Then, when it’s time to sprint for intermediate points or the bunch gallop, simply slide it back down again and it’s aero time. Clever, eh?

Lazer’s new range also includes the Victor, the brand’s pro-informed track-specific helmet. The shortened tear-drop style design is built to improve aero performance even if the rider moves their head. There’s also a ridge at the rear of the helmet to smooth airflow.

Lazer also say the front visor is now bigger to ensure maximum vision when riding in the aero tuck position.

While the helmet on show at iceBike was adorned with the Belgian national team’s colours, Lazer are also official partner to British Cycling so expect to see the new lid used by the British track team, too.

As we’ve mentioned, it’s not just new helmets from Lazer either with a new and expanded range of sunglasses.

You can check out the full details here but in short, the top story is a new version of Lazer’s integrated Magneto sunglasses – which feature three magnets to attach the glasses to the Z1, Genesis and Bullet helmets.

Ridley go big on disc brakes

Like Genesis, the most significant additions to Ridley’s 2017 range also involve disc brakes, with the Noah SL – the aero road bike used by Andre Greipel and co at Lotto-Soudal – and the endurance-focussed Fenix SL getting disc updates.

– Eurobike 2016: Ridley launch Noah SL Disc and Fenix SL Disc for 2017 –

We covered the full details of the launch of those bikes, alongside the super-light Ridley Helium SLX at Eurobike but iceBike gave us the opportunity to take another look.

The in-moulded F-Surface Plus aero tech used for rim brake Noah SL carries over to the disc-equipped aero bike, but the F-Split fork has been adapted to cope with the extra braking forces – there’s now only one ‘split’, as opposed to two.

As for the Fenix SL Disc, the seatstays have been dropped as there’s no need for a traditional brake bridge – with the move said to enhance comfort on Ridley’s Classics/endurance machine.

Otherwise, the bike has thru-axles at the front and rear, with Ridley claiming a 15 per cent boost in stopping power over the rim brake Fenix SL, while you’ll also find clearance for 30mm tyres.

In addition to those bikes, Ridley used iceBike* to showcase their new Helium X – a more affordable version of the super-light Helium SLX which broke cover at Eurobike.

The Helium SLX replaces the Helium SL in the Ridley range, and while frame weight remains the same at a claimed 750g, Ridley say it’s now 15 per cent stiffer than the SL (the X stands for ‘extra stiff’).

Dura-Ace dominates for Shimano

Shimano had a busy 2016, with the most significant update coming to the Japanese firm’s flagship Dura-Ace groupset. We’ve covered that in depth already, but alongside the new gruppo, Shimano have also updated their Dura-Ace wheelsets, with the new hoops on display at iceBike.

The long-standing and hugely popular C24 is largely unchanged, remaining rim-brake only and weighing in at 1,390g in a clincher version, but elsewhere in the range there have been some big adjustments.

The C35, C50 and C75 have been replaced by the C40 (40mm depth) and C60 (60mm depth), with four variants available at each depth (rim brake and disc brake, in clincher and tubular formats).

All those wheels feature an external rim width of 28mm and Shimano have made a big noise when it comes to aerodynamic improvements, while the new hoops are also said to offer increased stiffness through wider hub flange spacing and the wider rim design.

Shimano used iceBike to show off their new flagship tubulars on a custom-painted Specialized Venge Vias Disc, decorated in Peter Sagan’s world champion paint job.

Could we be seeing the Slovakian superstar aboard one of these at the Classics? Take a closer look at the machine in the gallery below.

Shimano also launched a new flagship road shoe, the S-Phyre RC9, for 2017. The shoe is made from a new one-piece outer crafted from a microfibre synthetic leather.

The supple, stretch-resistant material, which features perforated dimple vents, is said to accommodate a wider range of foot shapes, while the external heel cup and rigid carbon sole contribute to Shimano’s goal of maximising power transmission from rider to bike.

Weighing 232g for a size 42. the shoes are available in four colours (white, yellow, limited edition black and the blue colourway showcased on the S-Phyre XC9 below).

Two BOA dials and wire lacing are said to ensure quick, precise, micro-adjustable fastening.

Pro also showcased the disc wheels you will see the likes of Team Sky using in time trial action through the 2017 season.

The Textreme Tubular Discwheel features a super-wide aerodynamic aerofoil profile – in fact, it’s so wide there’s a list of approved bikes which can handle it.

Weighing in at 1,050g, the wheel features a monocoque spread tow carbon construction, and has a Dura-Ace 9000 hub (compatible with 10- and 11-speed).

The three-spoke Textreme option, meanwhile, is  favoured by Chris Froome and has a wider rim for ‘optimal air transition from tyre to wheel’.

Fancy using them for the club ten? That’ll be £2,499.99 per wheel.

More new gear from Elite, K-Edge and Wheels Manufacturing

Now let’s round up with a few smaller bits which also caught our eye at iceBike* 2017, starting with Elite.

Elite have modified their bidons, updating the Corsa as their flagship racing bottle; it features a modified nozzle and a new design to optimise stability in the bottle cage.

Speaking of which, Elite also have a new bottle cage – the Vico Carbon, which uses injection-moulded carbon to ensure a featherweight 20g package.

Elite say the injection-moulded carbon is considerably stronger than the fibreglass-infused resin used for the Custom Race Plus cage, which means excess material can be trimmed – hence the super-low weight.

And low weight doesn’t mean high price, either – it’s yours for £24.99.

K-Edge meanwhile have launched a new blue, white and red version of their Garmin XL mount.

It’s a small update but the out-front mount, designed specifically for use with the bigger Garmin Edge 1000, 810 and 800 computers, and also compatible with smaller Edge models, can now add a touch of bling to your ride.

Crafted from CNC-machined 6061 T6 aluminium, it weighs 49.5g and comes in US or UK versions, with the respective national flags laser-etched on.

Wheels Manufacturing is a Colorado-based supplier of small bike parts such as derailleur hangers, hubs, bottom brackets, speciality tools and repair parts.

And with their eye-catching red CNC-machined bottom brackets and hubs, Wheels’ components certainly catch the eye.

The USA-made road hubset has been designed in conjunction with the team over at custom carbon frame specialists Alchemy Bicycle Works, and features a precision-machined aluminium hub shell and QR axle for 100mm front and 130mm rear spacing. It’s compatible with Shimano ten and 11-speed, while there’s also a Campagnolo version coming soon.

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