Lots of new bikes land on the scene to some moderate fanfare. Some create a buzz before they are even officially launched, and others simply trickle onto the market totally unnoticed.
The original Hope x Lotus track bike caused a stir unlike any I've ever seen when it was launched in 2019 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. With the Paris Olympics on the horizon for 2024, and the Glasgow World Championships the last opportunity for teams to use their new equipment to be in line with registration requirements, it means we're getting a glimpse of a new beast.
