On February 24-26, 2023, Dutch time, the E-bike Xperience exhibition hosted by the Dutch Jaarbeurs Exhibition Company and the Dutch HolcusBuitenBV Association was held in Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, the Netherlands. E-Bike Xperience is an important electric bicycle experience exhibition in the Netherlands and Europe. Mainly showcasing different kinds of e-bikes and e-bike accessories and showcasing all the products and services within the industry under one roof. It aims to provide an important platform for exhibitors and visitors, so that visitors can have the opportunity to talk face-to-face with exhibitors. As a well-known leading brand in the two-wheeler industry, DAHON participated in this year's E-bike Xperience exhibition, and exhibited Dahon CURL Ei4 folding electric bicycle at the exhibition. CURL Ei4 is a combination of stylish appearance and excellent performance, and it is also the most compact electric assist bicycle ever made by DAHON. This product has 11 patented technologies, front and rear 16-inch wheels, aluminum alloy body, with smart stopwatch, 36V/250W motor and 36V/7AH kettle-type battery power supply, long cruising range, one-button switch, power-assisted dual-mode switching at will , for premium user-friendly travel. In addition to the CURL Ei4, the live show lineup included these folding stars: the fast Unio E20, the rugged gravel rider the GB-2 Electric, the powerful K-ONE Mid-Motor, and the stylish Step-through Ciao E7.

At the recent Polish Expo, we find an interesting gravel frames using the same frame as the SPECIALIZED concept. The traditional bottom bracket tube is canceled, the chainstay is connected to the down tube position instead, and the rear triangle is transformed into a rear diamond. It is equivalent to one more support point, reducing the vertical rigidity of the frame while maintaining the lateral rigidity, allowing the frame to release more feedback force from the road. A mudguard is also designed at the position of the front fork to prevent the calipers from entering the mud. In addition, the inverted spacer is retained at the fork foot position, and there are more comfortable geometry for the rider to choose. But suspiciously, there is no flat shape on the tube to provide comfort, perhaps this is also a brand of confidence in their own frame.

A study by McKinsey, a leading sportswear firm, and WFSGI, the world sportswear industry federation, suggests that the sports industry is ready for 2023. As early as the end of 2022, a number of sports and cycling executives said that in addition to the immediate threats of rising operating costs and slumping demand, low consumer confidence and extended operational problems would be headwinds for the overall market. In an era of supply chain disruptions, more companies are likely to turn to nearshore outsourcing as an element of risk reduction and supply chain acceleration strategies, according to the report. In response to these developments, many companies are seeking to increase productivity and find the right balance between savings and investment by raising retail prices, which will allow more flexibility in their operations. Steady growth in 2022 In a way, the sports goods industry, especially the bicycle industry, is actually very lucky. Compared with other industries, in the past two years, under the impact of the epidemic, it still maintained steady growth, and many enterprises even significantly exceeded the level before the epidemic. In the second half of the year, geopolitical instability (the war between Ukraine and Russia) and inflation darkened the outlook for the global economy, which immediately constrained the company's overall operating budget. The impact of these factors has indeed weakened industry performance, with US sales in major categories falling 4-8% from Q1 to Q3 2022 compared to 2021. Full with challenging 2023 In the first half of 2022, consumer confidence has grown significantly, the impact of the epidemic has eased the relative restrictions in the market, and the supply chain has actively put into production to meet the demand. In order to avoid a repeat of the supply chain shortage in 2021, major industries continued to place orders regardless of the consequences, resulting in significant growth in the overall performance in the first half of the year. However, the effects of the Ukraina-Russia war exacerbated inflation, and the soaring cost of raw materials and energy forced companies to raise end-price prices. At the same time, consumer confidence is even weaker, with consumer discretionary spending falling significantly in the second half of 2022 and the intention to buy sports goods upside down by 40 percent, according to the study. At first glance, the supply chain appears to have returned to its previous state, but a sudden increase in alternative products in destination countries and a decline in consumer demand have led to severe inventory overhang. 2023 Bicycle Development trend According to WFSGI and McKinsey, the overall economic environment will be challenging in 2023, with consumer demand remaining sluggish. There must be a holistic approach for the sports industry that focuses on increasing demand and building resilience. In the report, WFSGI puts forward three key themes that will influence the dev...

Cannondale announced the LAB71 Class in Wilton, Connecticut, a new top-of-the line product that represents the highest craftsmanship of Cannondale and is the culmination of more than 50 years of driving innovation, performance and design. Using state-of-the-art materials and processes, combined with stunning paint finish and bikesefully selected parts, the LAB71 bicycle frame and complete bicycle are at the pinnacle of cycling performance and are the crown jewels of Cannondale's offerings. "LAB71 is a natural evolution for our company, and we've never stopped trying to get better," said Henning Schroeder, senior vice president of product development at Cannondale. LAB71 is the place for our engineers, designers and product managers to let their hair down and build the bike of their dreams. These bikes are the dreams of our sponsored riders and fans. We take our fastest and most innovative platform and perfect them with advanced materials, hand-selected parts, paint and detail, bringing out layers of beauty from every Angle." Cannondale has been challenging convention in the name of performance since 1971, and as such has been at the forefront of innovation in the cycling industry. From the aluminum alloy frame revolution that began in the Eighties, to wild, iconic road and mountain bikes, to crazy prototypes, and finally to legendary drivers and teams, Cannondale has constantly broken rules and changed the rules of the game, and innovation has always driven the industry. LAB71 hopes to continue that tradition. "The LAB71 series encapsulate the best of Cannondale," said Richard Prendeville, Cannondale's chief marketing officer. Every LAB71 product is refined in detail, which is all about delivering top-notch performance. Our designers and engineers know that behind every finish line there is a new starting line. LAB71 is where we see designers and engineers chasing the impossible, demonstrating their boundless passion for development and creation." The LAB71 will be available in Cannondale's performance road bikes, all-terrain road bikes, mountain bike, and electric assisted bicycles, with one of the models already on the field set to be announced on March 1, 2023.

Trek has taken its Project One personalized customization program to a whole new level with the addition of a new Tie Dye paint scheme to the ICON collection, bringing an even better riding experience and feel. The finish is available across the range topping Madone, Domane and Émonda SLR models as well as the ebike Domane+ SLR, the Checkpoint SLR gravel bike and the Speedconcept triathlon bike. To appeal to tie-dye traditionalists and modern colour lovers, Project One ICON Tie Dye will have six different options, ranging from the signature bright rainbow to pastel monochromatic options such as mystery grey and green juniper, as well as six different schemes in pastel pale pink, which means more choice for customers. Starting mid-February 2023, Tie Dye livery from the ICON collection will be available on Madone, Domane SLR, emonda, Speed Concept, and Checkpoint, allowing design inspiration to run rampant. It will be personalized through the Project One service offered by Trek authorized dealers. Trek are far from the only brand to offer custom paint as well as that being an option from almost any small custom bike builder such as Rourke or Wyndy Milla, larger brands such as Ribble also have paint customisation options on their websites. Though such services are not common place, Specialized for example, does not routinely offer custom paint schemes

Not long ago, Orbea launched an ultra-light version of the electric power-assisted Mahle X20. In order to meet more market demands, an upgraded version of Gain X20 has been launched recently. As an electric power-assisted gravel, it is shown in front of everyone, and it is made lighter and has improved power. The weight is only 11.5kg. As a brand that has been using hub motors for a long time, it also brought us the latest motor in the new car, which has increased the peak torque by about 30% compared with the previous generation. The 250w motor can output a peak torque of 55nm and has a built-in 350wh battery. The geometry of the vehicle has also been changed, the geometry has become more balanced, the wheelbase has been slightly shortened, the bottom bracket has been raised slightly by 2mm and a special electric power-assisted front fork has been used to obtain a more balanced riding experience, and a 60 lumen is integrated in the seat tube clamp and computer bracket The headlights are convenient for commuting, and the top price is 10,000 euros. The upgrades to the 2023 Orbea Gain carbon X20 road & gravel ebikes are almost all imperceptible from the outside compared to the 2021 model. The fully-integrated & sleek premium OMR road & gravel ebikes carbon frameset is virtually unchanged – all except a new motor power button with an improved LED power display that’s built into the top tube. But the real upgrades are inside the newer X20 rear hub and the batteries The updated 2023 Orbea Gain X20 also gets tweaked geometry, with a more balanced Stack & Reach combo, shorter wheelbases, 5mm shorter 415mm chainstays, 2mm extra bottom bracket drop, and new all-road e-bike specific fork Trail. Plus, Orbea adds a new sixth frame size, stretching out from XS-XXL now. The carbon Orbea Gain itself is for the most part, otherwise unchanged. It has a road-going focus and endurance road geometry, plus clearance for up to 700 x 40mm tires – bleeding it over through all-road and into light gravel riding, as well. Although, the biggest that Orbea actually specs are 35mm tires, suggesting there isn’t a ton of extra space.

As society pays more and more attention to issues such as energy shortages and environmental protection, the European Union has launched the "European Green New Policy", the Biden administration has implemented a Green New Deal, Japan and South Korea have committed to net zero emissions by 2050, and China has proposed a "carbon peak" by 2030 Policies such as the "double carbon" goal of "carbon neutrality" in 2060 will promote the development of the global green economy. Bicycles have been vigorously promoted as a green means of transportation and constitute an important part of the global public transportation system. Some overseas countries such as the United States and France have successively introduced incentive measures such as bicycle purchase subsidies, which have played a certain role in promoting the development of the global bicycle industry. In addition, the global spread of the new crown epidemic has also changed the way people travel to a certain extent. People choose to avoid public transportation and use bicycles for short-distance travel. Affected by various driving factors, the global bicycle market is currently in a stage of rapid development and expansion. According to the report of Grand View Research, the global bicycle market sales will be USD 54.787 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 60.952 billion in 2022, with a CAGR of 7.0% from 2021 to 2028. Due to the differences in the economic development of different countries or regions, the industrial division of the bicycle industry in each country or region is also different. European and American bicycles have matured in terms of brand recognition and sales channels. Countries and regions with relative cost advantages, such as China and Southeast Asia, have basically contracted the world's major bicycle production capacity. According to World’s Top Exports, China’s bicycle exports will account for 51.4% of the world’s total in 2021. Overview of China Bicycle Market The bicycle manufacturing industry is a labor-intensive industry. For the sake of cost control, the manufacturing center of the bicycle industry has been transferred to countries and regions with cost advantages such as China and Southeast Asia. After years of development, my country's bicycle industry has formed a complete production system with complete vehicles and parts, and has four major bicycle cluster industry belts centered on Tianjin Bohai Bay, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, the Pearl River Delta, and Taiwan. It has an industrial chain from the processing of bicycle raw materials to the production of various bicycle parts, and then to the large-scale and specialized production of complete bicycles. According to the China Bicycle Association, China's bicycle production in 2021 will be 76.397 million units, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%. During the epidemic, the global market has a strong demand for safer personal short-distance travel vehicles. Manufacturers in Southeast Asia have limited produc...

The three years of COVID-19 have had a significant impact on the bike industry, with words like demand outpace supply, price increases, and long delivery times popping up all over the place, but now these seemingly escalating price winds seem to be subsiding, as evidenced by the recent price cuts by Canyon and Specialized. Could this signal an imminent sell-off of excess inventory, as some in the industry have predicted? The reason of bicycle price increased. According to the UK's national trade body, Cycling (BA), the price of a bike with the same or similar specifications increased significantly between 2019 and 2022, from around 10% to more than 40%. That means a bike that cost £1,000 in 2019 could now cost £1,400. In the United States, a Bloomberg 2021 report said the average price of a bike rose 27 percent from the start of the year through March. In addition to the long tail effects of Brexit and COVID-19, new factors pushed up the average bike price in the period covered by the data. In Britain, the 49-day premiership of Liz Truss has badly shaken things up, causing inflation to rise. The pound has fallen, making imported goods more expensive overnight. The fall in the pound has had a direct impact on the British cycling industry, which imports most of its goods. Brexit, while not a new factor, continues to cause headaches for bike brands. Around the world, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has also led to higher energy costs and increased manufacturing costs. The coronavirus has spurred a boom in cycling and also played a role in keeping prices high. Between April and September 2020, bicycle sales increased by 27 percent, while sales of electric-powered models more than doubled. As huge demand in some regions outstrips supply, brands are raising prices, reducing the number of deals. Despite the recent cancellation of the zero-inventory policy of COVID-19, it has put great pressure on the logistics industry. The requirement and Supply Many predict that the slowdown in demand for bikes could lead to lower prices across the industry. Bicycle sales in the UK are now a quarter lower than at the height of the pandemic, according to a report from the national trade body Cycling (BA). Market capacity and value decreased by 28% and 26% respectively in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. According to Department of Transport figures cited in the BBC report, the decline comes despite a sustained 33% increase in the number of cyclists compared to pre-pandemic levels. That figure has soared to 39 per cent since March last year, when fuel prices began to rise after the conflict with Russia. Some have speculated that bike brands may have overestimated market demand, leading to a growing inventory of bikes. Interestingly, some bike events continue to have strong sales, and in some cases grow. The BBC's market data service shows that average selling prices (the average selling price per bike, rather than the average asking price) rose by ...

SRAM filed a new patent in October 2022 that details a new electronic rear dial that can charge itself while in use, without even needing a removable battery. The document describes the use of a generator that is coupled to the rear-dial transmission and can be activated by the rotation of the rear-dial up regulating wheel while pedaling to continuously charge the battery. On-board energy harvesting systems will certainly reduce detachable battery failures, and it may become a new option for ultra-long distance endurance racers in the future, so they don't have to carry backup batteries. However, it is conceivable that the mechanism described would lead to an increase in the resistance of the drivetrain, thereby losing some kinetic energy, which would ultimately affect performance, as it is captured from the rotation of the upper guide wheel during the trampling process and then converted into electrical energy. Mounting section (light gray), clutch and shift motor (yellow and green), generator (dark blue), generator transmission (light blue), AXS pairing button (red) and LED indicator (small green dot) SRAM's self-charging rear chain switch concept The patent (US 20220355900 A1) details a rear dial incorporating an energy harvesting system. The previous paragraphs mentioned one of the drawbacks of current electronic chain dippers: the inconvenience of recharging the battery and the inherent risk of running out of juice on long rides. Those lucky enough to own an electronic drivetrain know this all too well; Maybe not because they ran out of power during the trip, but more likely because they forgot to charge the battery before their next ride. The new device eliminates this problem, meaning its owner no longer has to worry about charging the battery, or worrying about how much power it has. How does it work? The primary mechanism is required to couple the upper gear of the rotating cage (through 35 in Figure 30) to drive the pinion to activate the generator. In the mechanism, the patent describes the use of spur gears (339), pinion gears (338), belts, and internal belt wheels (41) to activate the generator base (46), stating that the optimal selected gear ratio is 33.75:1. Thus, for every turn of the cage gear, the pinion in the generator system turns 33.75 times. This means that the generator is most efficient at high speeds. In this case, the driver's step on the crank inputs, actually a very small amount of power, to turn the generator. So it's reasonable to assume that by charging the battery in the rear-dial transmission while pedaling, you lose only a little of your precious power to the generator system. That is to say, we imagine much less loss than a larger wheel set of flower drum generators. The patent also describes the use of a clutch (290) within the generator system, which prevents the gears from spinning when the rider reverses. Obviously, it's not that common. But in some full shock absorbance mountain bikes, due to the chain gr...

It’s always easy to tell when someone is riding an electric bike. Most models look somewhat similar, with thick frames and bulky battery packs that stick out like a sore thumb. The all-new Detroit Bikes DB-E (Detroit Bikes Electric) is the complete opposite, and it looks just like a regular bike. The Michigan-based bike manufacturer created a ride that almost no one on a bike path would know is electric. The DB-E has a slim frame and weighs only 32 lbs, and Detroit put the hub, motor, and battery all inside the rear wheel. All of the DB-E’s power are contained inside a Zehus Bike+ hub integrated into its back wheel. Its 250-watt motor can help push the bike to pedal-assisted speeds of up to 15.5 MPH with an estimated range of around 35 miles on a power-saving mode, or around 20 miles at full power, which helps make hill climbs much easier. The hub incorporates some clever tricks to help it recharge during a ride, including capturing energy from regenerative braking during a stop, or by adding negative torque when a cyclist is pedaling on flat ground, providing imperceptible resistance that generates a charge. The rider can even pedal backwards while coasting to help recharge the battery, and given the DB-E’s lightweight frame, which is further lightened through the use of a more durable belt drive that’s 200 grams lighter than a chain, the bike is still easy to ride with the power functions switched off or fully depleted.

Scott recently issued a voluntary recall of its Speedster line of bikes, covering road and gravel bikes versions of the model. "Scott is conducting this recall because internal testing has determined that the steerer tube/fork bridge may fracture, posing a crash hazard," the notice read, with a separate report providing details on the reason for the recall, explaining that internal A crack in the fork steerer tube was discovered during testing. "To date, there have been no reports of accidents or injuries due to a broken fork, and no reports of fork failure." The recall affects a total of five models in the Scott 2022 lineup. Including the Speedster 40 and Speedster 50 road bikes, as well as the Speedster Gravel 50, Speedster Gravel 40 EQ and Contessa Speedster Gravel 35 gravel bikes, a total of 1,985 bikes are affected. The risky models are sold in Europe, Asia and South America. Customers in the US or Australia are not included in the recall. Owners of these models are told to check for a green dot under their front fork bridge. If there is no green dot, it needs to be recalled, and the models with green dot can continue to ride. Scott advises owners of the above models to stop riding immediately and take the recalled bike to an authorized Scott dealer for a free replacement fork.

With electric bikes becoming more common in Europe, more than half of the bikes sold in the Netherlands are now electric models. Local thieves are also choosing to learn new techniques to keep up with The Times. Thefts of electric bikes in the Netherlands have soared in recent years, but recently, thieves have tended to steal only batteries, with the number of battery thefts in the Netherlands tripling from 2021 in 2022. Local police say a stolen electric bike can fetch more than 1,000 euros, while a single battery can be sold for as little as 500 euros. For a thief to take a battery, rather than steal a car is much cheaper.