The best of Eurobike's opening day; some very shiny new kit on show

Myles McCorry sends us these best bits from the first of four days at the Eurobike cycling show, Germany.

1. Prologo TT Saddle

The 2014 Prologo TT saddle is heaven sent for me and any other riders who tend slide forward or back when on the rivet in a time trial. I had tried the older model which would keep your pelvis where the bike fitter desired but would eat shorts; the abrasive insert destroying the Lycra. The new model uses small hollow rubber tubes, increasing the contact area five-fold. They also compress slightly which increase comfort and are suction-style. It’s 239 grams for the carbon railed version. Like- like - like.

2. Campag Chainsets

Campagnolo's latest Record and Chorus chain sets are a stunning addition to the evolution of the pedal cycle. Some 15 percent stiffer, better up stiffs from redesigned pins and new four bolt pattern are the design stats. All very desirable and the match of Shimano's makeover.

3. Colnago's New C60

Colnago has a new and improved C60. Ferrari has had lots to do with it apparently; or Enzo just drove here and didn't want to park outside. Still sticking with a lugged into set carbon tubes. Still amazing but very bulky compared to the sleek offerings of the aero trend in frame sets.

4. Shimano Road Disc

Shimano's road disc has been out for 6 months but the hydraulic lever has already had a redesign. A lot is fitted into a grip not that different from a mechanical STI. The master cylinder is set vertical and it is very neat.

5. Oh, Cinelli...

If you like bikes something will take your breath away at Eurobike. This afternoon's asthma attack was delivered by Cinelli. A 1460 gram stainless steel dream frame set. A work of art. Seamless tig welding and seat post clamp inter grated into the top of the seat stays. Anyone got €7,000 to spare?

6. Light Blue Retro

Light Blue is a newish English company, revisiting the retro bikes of old. Super Record 1970s cranks, Taiwan sourced Mafac centre pulls on a hand brazed Reynolds 853 frame. Lovely.

7. Catwalk

The Eurobike fashion show. Fantastically terrible. Euro pop with pretty girls and guys dancing in downhill gear. Cyclists just don't dance and if they did it's at the club dinner.