Wheeltop's £336 wireless drivetrain, Race Face's Turbine pedals, brake pads from Sinter, Udog shoes and grips from SQlab
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Fresh in the office, we're already seeing some of the goodies unveiled at Corebike, including Race Face's brand new Turbine pedal and brake pads from Sinter. That's not all, as we've got a wallet-friendly entry into the electronic drivetrain market from Wheeltop SQlab's new 70X Pro grips and kicks from Udog.
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Wheeltop EDS OX2.0 Wireless Shifter/Derailleur
£336
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Wireless drivetrains are now becoming something of a standard in mountain biking for their convenience as there are no cables to tension, however, they're expensive. Chinese brand, Wheeltop, has been establishing itself as a disruptor in the wireless drivetrain market with its range of derailleur and shifter sets designed to work with a range of cassettes from other brands.
The EDX OX2.0 is the brand's latest wireless derailleur and shifter combo that's said to be compatible with three to 14-speed cassettes. While those speeds are a little hair-brained for now at least, Wheeltop certainly isn't messing around as it provides an app that allows the user to index the gears, but that's not all as the derailleur is sorted with ANT+ compatibility, so it can connect to cycling computers if you're that way inclined.
The derailleur follows what the brand calls its Shark-Fin Aesthetic design, so it's an attractive bit of kit, but Wheeltop claims it provides aero benefits. There's then a damper built-in that promises smooth gear shifts while minimising friction and its limit screws are well hidden. It's also waterproof with an IP67 rating and fits a regular derailleur hanger.
Race Face Turbine pedals
£170
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Teased (in secret) at Corebike 2025, Race Face has brought a new pedal to the market - the Turbine. Designed to run alongside the well-established Atlas pedal, the Turbine is set to appeal to those who seek a locked-in feel. This is done by creating a pocket, says Race Face, that's been achieved through a 3mm concave design, which promises support and serious grip through better pin contact.
With this pedal, Race Face has paid attention to the internal architecture, employing a bushing on the inboard side of the axle and placing a bearing on the outboard side to remove the inboard bump common on pedals.
The Turbine is covered by the brand's Lifetime Warranty and available in seven colours.
SQlab 70X 2.0 Pro grips
£33
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SQlab is a brand that aims to improve ergonomics at each of the bike's contact points, and the 70X 2.0 Pro aims to bring updates and improvements to the well-received 70X. The 70X 2.0 has been created to cater to the demands of gravity and downhill riding, but it brings a new rubber compound to the mix and a whole new design to fend off arm pump and boost comfort.
New for this grip is that it's available in three sizes. With a new Large size, the grip can better serve those with larger hands. Each size is now 5mm longer for more space.
What sets this grip apart from the others is its shape. It's contoured to work with the natural position of a hand gripping a bar, and SQlab goes so far as to highlight how the shape relieves pressure on nerves and blood flow – that's where the shape comes in. It's designed to support the hand and reduce the grip strength needed for security on the bar.
Sinter SRAM Maven brake pads
£27
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With the Smart Bedding Machine, Sinter has been making waves in the cycling industry, but before its automatic pad-bedding wizardry, the brand was all about brake pads. With a background in karting, Sinter only provides organic brake pads, despite its name. That's because the brand believes that the benefits, namely reducing heat transfer into the caliper, create a more stable braking system.
Using different mixes of Kevlar, ceramics, clay minerals, and carbon combined with resins, Sinter offers its organic brake pads in different models. Pictured here are the Blue s530 and Green s2032 models for SRAM's Maven brakes with the former formulated to provide constant braking power, high modulation and slow wear across a range of temperatures. It's ideal for heavy bikes such as e-mountain bikes.
Sinter says that its compound is a state-of-the-art material that allows for aggressive braking and control regardless of the terrain.
Udog Distanza gravel shoes
£160
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Udog is incredibly proud to mention that the Distanza is the first-ever gravel/off-road shoe with a rubber outsole that wraps over the toe. This has been done to boost durability. Otherwise, the brand isn't exactly shouting about the rest of its features. The shoes come with lace-up closures and designed to work with SPD cleats.
They're available in one colour, Ash Grey, with sizes spanning EU38 to EU48.
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