We’re currently in awards season (you did read our Bike of the Year Awards didn’t you?) and the Design & Innovation Award 2016 has just revealed the bikes and products that it considers the best of the best.
The Design & Innovation Awards team consisted of 40 journalists, designers, engineers, marketing experts and even world cup racers. They spent 14 days scrutinising the latest products and using a selection criteria to dish out the awards for, in their opinion, the most innovative products.
What criteria did it use to judge the products? It took into account factors such as innovation, design, performance, weight, vision, quality, efficiency, ergonomics and more. The categories consisted of the best road bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bikes, plus components and accessories.
We’re only going to highlight the products that apply to us here, so it's road bikes and components, but you can see the full list on its website.
Without further ado then, here are the winners. Do you agree with the winners? Let’s hear your comments down below.
Bikes
Cervelo S5 DA Di2
“The racer-focused Cervelo S5 is a masterclass in design, engineered to slip through the air as fast as possible.”
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 Aero
“The new Ultimate is an engineering masterpiece, which combines great comfort with perfect aerodynamics in a beautiful design.”
Norco Search
“With its long and stable wheelbase, clearance for 40c tyres, and powerful disc brakes, the Norco is ready for long gravel adventures.”
OPEN U.P.
“In these exciting times, bikes are blurring the lines between the traditional definitions; there are even exemplary bikes that offer so much potential they simply refuse to be defined at all.”
Trek Madone Race Shop Limited
“The new Trek Madone has changed everything, setting a new standard in performance while offering a level of comfort that rivals the best endurance bikes.”
Stevens Arcalis Disc
“If you are looking for an affordable aero bike with powerful braking, the Stevens Arcalis should be on your shortlist.”
Components and accessories
Fulcrum Quattro Carbon DB wheels
ENVE Carbon Road Hubs
Fabric Cageless Bottle
Kali Protectives TAVA Aero Road Helmet
Lezyne Strip Drive PRO
Lezyne Digital Over Drive
Lezyne Mini GPS
Lazer Z1 & LifeBeam Gear
Suplest EDGE/3 Pro
Zwift training software
More at http://design-innovation-award.com/products/
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