Eurobike Reflects Maturity of Kids Bike Market

Clamber’s pint-sized cargo bike.

Frankfurt, Germany Ah, kids bikes … they’re growing up so fast. The children’s cycling market is steadily maturing and Eurobike 2022 was thrilling confirmation of its evolution in many directions. Multiple brands of electric balance bikes, mini cargobikes, cycles made entirely from recycled materials and increasingly protective, lightweight and easy-to-use child seats; in many ways…

Advanced Approach for Sustainable Revolution

Advanced founder and CEO Helge von Fugler

Frankfurt, Germany German bike manufacturer Advanced has thrown down the gauntlet with its claim to have the world’s most sustainable bicycle and production processes. Its Eurobike 2022 display included the first glimpses of its Revolution Reco bike, which it says is the world’s first production injection moulded carbon composite e-bike frame that can be completed…

Maxxis in the Loop for Commuting

Maxxis e-cargo tyres.

Frankfurt, Germany Rising numbers of bike commuters and cargo bikes around the world have triggered another major bicycle tyre brand to release an urban-specific range. The Metropass and Metroload ranges were a centrepiece of the Maxxis display at this year’s Eurobike. The Metroload tyres for cargo bikes come in 26-inch options, with a maximum load…

Lezyne’s Cagey AirTag Solution

Lezyne’s bidon cage

Frankfurt, Germany High quality accessories specialist Lezyne has unveiled its solution to attach and conceal Apple’s AirTag on bikes. The AirTag released by Apple in April 2021, uses a secure Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices through the Find My network. The location of the tag, and any item attached to it,…

First Commuting Journey for Rejuvenated Mavic

Mavic's Maxime Brunand

Frankfurt, Germany Mavic has launched its sporty take on urban commuting, with its Speedcity wheels and helmets. Eurobike 2022 provided the first glimpse of the Speedcity range outside of France. Mavic’s International Product Line Manager, Maxime Brunand, said Speedcity is Mavic’s first foray into the commuting sector and combined a rare level of performance with…

Collaboration to Give Sustainability a Sporting Chance

Workshop panel members

Frankfurt, Germany An impromptu encounter at a Eurobike 2022 workshop has sown the seeds for greater cooperation between the bike industry and the broader sporting goods industry to boost sustainability. A workshop by the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe, entitled Setting the Scene for a Sustainable Cycling Industry, outlined…

Gravel Keeps Urban Eurobike Focused on Sporty Cycling

Cycling on gravel path

Frankfurt, Germany Gravel bikes are set to take a greater prominence at the world’s biggest bicycle trade fair, Eurobike 2022, balancing the event’s shift this year from its former country setting to the urban surrounds of Frankfurt. Organisers have indicated the move to Frankfurt will coincide with an increased emphasis on “the new dynamics of…