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The Official Show Newspaper www.bikeshowdaily.com Organized by: TAITRA March 10, 2022
DAY 2
ENGLISH
INSIDE:
Taiwan’s reshoring initiative
Saving the cycling environment
中
文
Smart cycling products
Transmission parts
Saddles & grips
Compact bikes
Indoor trainers
E-bike components
Tyre overview
New product roundup
More information on
bafang-e.com
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TAIPEI CYCLE 2022 Show Profile
Organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council
Exhibition Dates March 9 ~ March 12, 2022
Main Themes • Bicycle supply chain: bicycle parts and • e-Bikes and drive units: e-Bikes, electric motor,
accessories battery, electric parts and components
• Complete bicycles • Cycling lifestyle and fashion: cycling accessories,
• Overseas exhibitors and international brands bike tour services, smart cycling services, startups,
fashion show, TAIPEI CYCLE+ salon
Unique Show Features • A hybrid show, both on-site and online. • A hub to exhibit and see the latest designs,
ENGLISH
• The long-awaited gathering of the world’s leading innovation and R&D in cycling.
B2B cycling industry leaders. • The one stop shop event to conduct business with
• Direct access to cycling’s leading global brands stakeholders all across the global supply chain.
and manufacturers. • Witness the intersection and collaboration of the
• The gateway event for brands to reach the Asia- electronics and cycling industries through
Pacific markets. connected technologies.
Exhibition TAIPEI CYCLE Show: 638 exhibitors/ 2111 booths
TAIPEI CYCLE DigitalGo: 207 exhibitors. https://online.taipeicycle.com.tw/
TAIPEI CYCLE Key Exhibitors Giant, Merida, Ideal Bikes, Darfon (BESV), Shimano, SRAM, KMC, Pacific Cycles, KTM
Events • TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards
• Pre-show press conference
• TAIPEI CYCLE FORUM
• Outdoor Taipei (outdoor event)
Theme Pavilions TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards Pavilion
Free visitor services • Online & onsite registration • Information Centers
• In-hall wireless Internet • Muslim prayer room
• Show publications • Legal consultation service
• Show APP
TAIPEI
CYCLE DigitalGo Calendar* ■ Publications
■ Physical event
■ E Publications
2022 https://online.taipeicycle.com.tw/
WEEK ONE: 7 8 9 10 11
THE REUNION
■ Show Daily 1 ■ Show Daily 2 ■ Live Tour
■ Forum ■ Live Tour Market Day Europe
Market Day US GCN(TBC)
*GCN(TBC)
WEEK TWO: 14 15 16 17 18
ONLINE CONNECTIONS
■ 1. E-Newsletter: TTS TTS Match TTS Match TTS Match TTS Match
Match & d&I awards d&i award winners d&i award winners
2. DigitalGo’s Bulletin
board Announcement
WEEK THREE: 21 22 23 24 25
THE KNOWLEDGE BANK
■ 1. E-Newsletter: This Video Feature: Video Feature: Video Feature: Video Feature:
week’s feature exhibitors complete bike Ebikes & Drive units Bicycle Parts, Int’l brands &
(schedules) Smart cycling Bicycle Accessories Cycling Services,
2. DigitalGo’s Bulletin devices Smart cycling
board Announcement devices
WEEK FOUR: 28 29 30 31 1
THE HIGHLIGHTS
■ 1. E-Newsletter: Live Tour Video Live Tour Video Webinar video: Webinar video:
Highlights Gina Chang Pacific Cycles, KTM
2. DigitalGo’s Bulletin Discover Market Sharing experience:
board Announcement Trends and Marketing How to Integrate ESG
Strategies into Business
WEEK FIVE: 4 5 6 7 8
THE WRAP UP
■ 1. E-Newsletter: Forum Videos Market Day US & Live Tour Videos
Highlights Europe Videos
2. DigitalGo’s Bulletin
board Announcement
*The organizer of TAIPEI CYCLE reserves the right to modify.
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OVERVIEW: SMART CYCLIN G PRODUCTS
FR O M TRAINERS TO FLEE T B ICYC LES,
CYCLING IS GETTING A DIGITAL
MAKEOVE R
With developments like electric power assistance and GPS tracking, bikes are more connected
to the digital world than ever. But it’s not just bicycles that consumers now expect to integrate
seamlessly with the rest of their electronics. Including smart turbo trainers that can replicate
gradients using data harvested from the outside world to carry-along devices like computers
and sensors, riders are increasingly linked up. Recording, navigating, or keeping you connected,
below, you’ll find some of the most innovative smart products and brands at the 2022 show.
Xplova’s X5 Evo GPS cycle computer
carry with you, its built-in recharge- Spin Up’s1,000mA dynamo-based USB charger
able 2,000 mAH battery will effort-
The cycling arm of IT gi- tures and are backed by a lessly inflate your tyres to a preset ting sound through your cheeks di-
ant Acer, Xplova K0426 broad range of own-brand pressure. With a clear LCD digital rectly into your inner ear, this means
produces a vast range accessory sensors. Along screen displaying real-time pres- you’ll still be able to hear ambient
of smart products. One with conventional heart sure, it also works as a torch to aid noise from the world around you.
of the cleverest is its X5 rate, speed, and cadence in working in low-light conditions. Of course, none of these clever
Evo GPS cycle comput- units, the firm also pro- Capable of working on a range of products will be any use if their
er. This unit will not only duces a range of vehicles and valve types, battery runs out. Happily, Spin Up
tell you your key met- smart pedals. it’s able to reach a colos- N0501 has the solution. Its 1,000mA
rics and display route Including an sal 150psi. dynamo-based USB charger can be
mapping, it can also aggressive flat While cycling can be a retrofitted to almost any bicycle.
record your exploits as pedal capable great way to switch off, Likely to be a hit with tech-savvy
you ride. Allowing you to of sensing ca- many of us would still like touring cyclists and bikepackers, the
later review geo-located foot- dence, its F1, F2, and to take calls, listen to mu- unit is totally waterproof and creates
age, the Xplova app also enables F3 pedals match either sic, or follow the auditory a minimum of drag. Weighing just
you to harvest ride data and cre- road or mountain bike prompts from a training 380 grams, it’s designed specifically
ate a digital overlay for your foot- segments and use ANT+ app. But how to digest all for device charging rather than pow-
age to add information like speed, and BLE 4.0 to commu- this extra information safe- ering lights. This means it can gener-
power, and heart rate. Simultane- nicate with a range of ly? Using headphones isn’t ate a higher maximum power output
ously able to employ these metrics head units or apps. great when cycling as they of 6V12W at 18 km/h. With a built-in
to auto-trigger the camera when a Offering a similar tend to block out the world micro control unit, it won’t hurt your
set threshold is reached, you’ll be range of smart com- around you. Instead, head phone when charging at different
sure to capture the most exciting puters and sensors is over to Thinking Group speeds either. Its onboard sensors
moments from your ride. Equally Top Action K0824. The DigitalGo only for smart also allow the device to switch to
able to bring the excitement of the firm recently also intro- connected headphones low resistance mode when climbing,
outdoors inside is the firm’s Noza S duced a smart pump that are safe when cycling. cutting resistance by two-thirds until
smart trainer. With ANT+ and Blue- to join its established Its Shokz products offer you’re at the top.
Tooth connectivity, it also offers range of head units Top Action’s GA02 portable a smart solution. These
route simulation from your harvest- and sensors. Its GA02 rechargeable pump BlueTooth enabled wire-
ed real-world rides through Xplova’s portable rechargeable less headphones can con-
companion app. pump is a compact nect to various devices, includ-
Also making and rugged unit ing your phone. However,
a range of that takes all the unlike traditional
smart GPS effort out of in- headphones,
computers is flating your they don’t ob-
Bion Sport K1110. tyres. Small struct your nor-
With navigation fea- enough to mal hearing. They
tures and a matching do this by relying Shokz Bluetooth headphones
smartphone app, its com- on bone conduction by Thinking Group use bone
Smart pedal conduction technology
puters offer high-end fea- from Bion technology. Transmit-
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kinds of smart products, Micro Pro-
gram N1030 offers hardware, soft-
ware, consultancy, and solutions
for the next generation of bicycles
and accessories. Having created the
unseen technology behind several
public access bicycle hire schemes,
it’s an expert in smart access con-
trol, wireless communication,
and remote management. With
competencies across several
other sectors, the firm is also
experienced in developing
sensors and controllers for
various applications. Hav-
ing seen success through its
work on the YouBike public
hire scheme, it also helped Gi-
ant Bicycle develop its noted e-
Keego Mobility offers purpose-built IoT-enabled bike repair and inspection process.
delivery bikes as part of a complete ecosystem. Allowing for Bluetooth enabled di-
agnostics, the firm’s proven ability
And it’s not just accessories for to add value to products means its
cyclists that are getting smarter. services are likely to be even more
Bikes are increasingly joining the sought after in coming years. ■ JD
internet of things directly. In this
area, the ability to track and man-
age fleets of integrated bicycles has
been an enormous development.
Two obvious benefits of seeing
where all your bikes are at once are
to track deliveries and make sure
your bikes are evenly distributed.
Helping firms do just that, Keego
Mobility M0534 offers both the
physical bikes and virtual tools for
delivery companies that want to be-
come both greener and more profit-
able. Offering purpose-built IoT-en-
abled delivery bikes, a driver’s app,
plus a fleet manager portal, it has all
the elements users need to set up or Micro Program is an expert in smart access
grow their delivery company. control, wireless communication, and remote
Helping producers create these management.
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I NV EST IN TAIWAN IN ITIATIVE
INCENTIVES LU RE PROD UC TION
BACK TO TAIWAN
Wi t h ha rdly a ny raw mater ia l s of i ts own a n d l i m i te d re s ou rce s i n te r m s o f l a n d a n d wo r k fo rce,
Ta i wan’s i ndust r ies fa ce s om e ch a l l e n g e s to a ch i eve g rowth . To a d d re ss s o m e o f t h o s e
c h a l l enges t he c ur rent a dmin i strati on h a s com e u p wi th a s e t of i n ce n t i ve s to h e l p i n d u st r i e s
g row th e i r op e rati on s on th e i s l a n d .
E
ven before the Covid-19 pan- country. Apart from that, there is an
demic struck, the supply lines “Action Plan for Accelerated Invest-
of the bicycle industry un- ment by Domestic Corporations”
derwent some significant changes and an “Action Plan for Acceler-
– and those of other industries as ated Investment by SMEs”. Given
well. While Taiwan was looking to in- the structure of the bicycle industry
crease domestic investment to am- and the size of its companies, the
plify economic growth, the ongo- latter is the most relevant.
ing trade conflicts between the EU, So how have these three action
the United States and China were plans worked out from 2019 to
another strong incentive to lessen 2021? According to data provided
the dependence on one country for by Taiwan’s MOEA, a total of 1144
manufacturing. A set of underlying companies have applied and quali-
circumstances such as disturbances fied for one of the three plans that
in sea freight, electricity blackouts, are part of the Invest in Taiwan Ini-
local lockdowns and temporary tiative, including 22 companies from
factory closings in countries such the bicycle industry. The combined
as China, Vietnam and Malaysia fur- volume of investment added up to
ther exacerbated the issues during USD 54.2 billion (NTD 1.62 trillion)
the pandemic, increasing the readi- and a total of 128,960 jobs were cre-
ness to reassess existing set-ups ated. Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has
and supply lines. decided to extend the Invest in Tai-
In January 2019 the Tsai admin- wan Initiative and its three plans by
istration launched the Invest in Tai- another three years to 2024, adding
wan initiative: a set of incentives the need for carbon reduction plans
to lure overseas Taiwanese capital and thus for more sustainability to
back into the country and to in- the conditions that need to be met
crease domestic industrial produc- in order to qualify for the incentives. for 2%. These numbers reflect the
tion, creating jobs at the same time. What types of companies and structure of Taiwan’s industrial sec-
A detailed look at those incentives what sectors of the industry were tor. As for the bicycle industry, the
shows some of the main challenges participating in the Initiative from report of MOEA on the first three
when setting up factories in Tai- 2019 to 2021? The data provided years of the initiative mentions Gi-
wan: apart from preferential loans by MOEA give quite a clear picture: ant Bicycles as having participated
and land rents, the state also of- overseas Taiwanese businesses ac- while reports of local media point
fers customized tax incentive con- counted for only 22.2% of the com- at SuperB Precision Tools. Apart
sulting services and assistance to panies participating in the initia- from a total of 22 companies from
recruit workers. As for the stable tive. But they created 62.5% of the the bicycle industry having par-
electricity and water supplies, this new jobs and invested 63.8% of the ticipated in and profited from the
incentive seems to be aimed at al- funds. Unsurprisingly companies initiative, the report also quanti-
ternative locations for production from the ICT sector were the most fies the volume of the investments
rather than to address a constant prominent in this category. Under from bicycle-related companies
issue within Taiwan. the second plan domestic corpo- at USD 400 million or 0.7% of the
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic rations accounted for 11.8% of the overall investment volume.
Affairs (MOEA) has been aiming companies involved, creating 15.4% When asked about the expecta-
at three kinds of companies with of the new jobs and investing 16.5% tions for the next three years, Wil-
its initiative. The “Action Plan for of the funds. Last but not least do- liam Tang, Division Chief at the
Welcoming Overseas Taiwanese mestic small and medium enterpris- InvesTaiwan Service Center, an-
Businesses to Return to Invest in es counted for 66% of the compa- swers: “Based on the experiences William Tang, InvesTaiwan
Taiwan” program is tailored to the nies, 22.1% of the jobs created and of the initial three-year phase we
needs of large global corporations. 19.7% of the investments. expect a total investment of about phase from 2022 to 2024 we hope
To qualify for this program, parts of A look at the sectors of the in- USD 30 billion and the creation of for more organic local investment.
the production need to be brought dustry show that the ICT sector was about 40,000 jobs. The numbers The ICT sector is likely to play a
back to Taiwan while the permitted dominating with 59%, while metal are somewhat lower than those for slightly smaller role, and consumer
percentage of foreign employees is and mechanical industries ac- the first three years as many major goods may be more prominent.”
increased – a nod to the endemic counted for 21%, consumer goods companies have already done their ■ Laurens van Rooijen
lack of industrial workers within the for 18% and the service industry investments. As for the second
Type of Jobs Investment Industry
company created amount sector
participating
total 100% (1144) total 100% (128960) total 100% (USD 54.2 billion) ICT sector 59%
TW corporations overseas 22.2% (254) TW corporations overseas 62.5% (80567) TW corporations overseas 63.8% (34.6) Metal and Mechanical Industries 21%
TW corporations domestic 11.8% (135) TW corporations domestic 15.4% (19860) Domestic Corporations 16.5% (8.9) Consumer Goods and Chemical 18%
Domestic SMEs 66% (755) Domestic SMEs 22.1% (28533) Domestic SMEs 19.7% (10.6) Service Industry 2%
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EU ROP EAN OUTDOOR CON SERVATION ASSO CIATIO N
CALLS FO R BIKE IN DUSTRY TO JOIN EFFO RT
BI CYC L E CO MPAN IES CAN H E LP
CO NSERVE T HE WO RLD’S
E X T RAORDIN ARY L AN DSCA PE S
“Who is looking after the extraordinary habitats and landscapes that your customers love to
explore on their bikes around the world?” That’s the question posed by Tanya Bascombe, Joint
General Manager of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA). “Who is protecting
threatened biodiversity in these special places, and ensuring that these ecosystems remain
healthy so that they can play their part in drawing down and storing carbon? Well, the good news
is that the EOCA is doing just that, and it can do that on your behalf!”
I
f you’ve been paying attention to the
the conversations in China at COP 15
about the urgent need to address
the loss of biodiversity, and the con-
versations in Glasgow about the need
to tackle the climate crisis, you’ll be
aware that now is the time to reas-
sess your company’s CSR strategy
and to ensure that it is the absolute
best it can be. “We all can and must
play our part – now,” says Bascombe.
“Together with looking at carbon
emissions in your whole supply chain
and sourcing materials ethically and
sustainably, there is transport, waste,
water use and a whole host of other
things to think about. But what about
the places where your customers use
your products?” she asks. Trash Free Trails - Purposeful Adventures
Established in 2006, EOCA is a Angofa Grassland Restoration and Nature Trail (photo credit: Sam Needham)
not-for-profit membership organisa-
tion which has over 150 members, all 140,000 votes during 2021 and hav-
companies that make and sell prod- ing a string of high profile people
ucts that are used in the great out- showing their support for projects
doors. So far, these members have involved over the years including the
collectively put over €4 million into President of Costa Rica, Sir David
conservation projects in 59 different Attenborough, popstars, politicians
countries around the world. and Miss Nepal! This voting process
So how does EOCA work? Cath- benefits all of the projects involved
erine Savidge, Joint General Manager, by spreading the environmental mes-
explains: “EOCA raises funds through sage of the project on an international
a membership fee, with the amount platform and often leads to them get-
dependent on European turnover. It ting further support.”
also raises money from fundraising Arturo Balderas Torres, from CI-
activities with its members. Twice a PAD, a Mexican project which suc-
year, EOCA then invites not-for-profit cessfully won funding via the public
organisations to apply for funding of vote in 2021, said ‘We were very sur- Repairing paths and protecting peat bog on Cut Gate, UK
up to €30,000 for conservation proj- prised by the response and the way
ects. Well established criteria for the in which people were involved in the France, Indonesia, Spain and Nepal; came easier to fulfil our mission of
types of projects it will fund, together project voting, mainly young peo- and conserving the habitats of bears rural development and biodiversity
with support from a panel of scientific ple. Thanks to this, we realised how in Italy and Spain, red squirrels in the conservation.”
advisers from different areas of con- many people are willing to support UK, orangutans in Borneo and ele- All companies that manufacture,
servation all ensure that the projects projects that contribute to conserv- phants in Thailand. supply, distribute, retail, promote or
selected for funding are the best ones ing the environment and the eager- Dom Ferris of Trash Free Trails, a use products that are used and en-
from a conservation point of view. The ness that there is towards caring for recipient of EOCA funds in 2020, said joyed in the great outdoors are en-
projects must protect, enhance or forests and biodiversity in the face “It’s our duty to provide riders, run- couraged to join EOCA. EOCA offers
restore a threatened habitat or land- of the climate emergency. We re- ners and roamers with the inspiration, a bespoke environmental giving pro-
scape, work with and benefit the local ceived many expressions of support information and tools to protect and gramme, a key part in a company’s
community, it must leave a positive from all over Mexico and other parts enhance their trails and wild places. CSR strategy, with opportunities to
legacy, tackle climate change, and of the world. It has been a fantastic To achieve this, we need financial sup- get involved at various levels. This
provide an educational element. All and very encouraging experience! port, industry expertise and access to ranges from simply paying a mem-
projects must also have a link to out- The implementation of the project will a broad network of outdoor sports bership fee, to funding your own com-
door enthusiasts to ensure they are be a great responsibility for us due to stakeholders. EOCA provides all this pany specific projects which EOCA
relevant to our members.” the commitment we have acquired and more, and their ongoing support finds and manages on your behalf via
“A shortlist of the very best of the during the voting process.” is enabling our community to create a its Summit Membership programme.
applications is drawn up using the The projects EOCA has funded in sustained improvement in the volume According to Catherine Savidge, “The
criteria and then these projects are the past are varied in location and of single use pollution on our trails association is unique in enabling a
put into a vote,” Savidge continued. methodology. They have included and wild places”. sector to work together to give back
“There is a vote for members to select establishing biking routes to enhance Cristi Gherghiceanu, CEO of AD- to nature. Nature that we all enjoy and
some of projects to be funded. There protection of landscapes through EPT Transylvania which received on which we are all dependent. By
is also a public vote when members ecotourism in Romania and South funding from EOCA in 2019 said that working together, we can achieve so
of the public and outdoor enthusiasts Africa; cleaning plastic pollution from “the way EOCA has helped us to link much more than by working alone.”
are asked to have their say on which environments with paddle boarders, Angofa Wild Centre to the mountain To find out more about EOCA or
projects they would like to see sup- mountain bikers, hikers, surfers and bike trails network has increased the to join, please visit www.eocacon-
ported by EOCA. This vote attracts skiers; restoring, replanting and pro- number of those who get closer to servation.org , or email to get in
huge attention, registering nearly tecting forests in Scotland, Sweden, Nature. And with this outcome it be- touch at info@eocaconservation.org
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OVE RVI EW: FOLDIN G BIKES
SMALL BIKES,
BIG ADVAN TAGES
A l t h o u gh fo l di ng a nd compact b i cycl e s re m a i n
a n i c h e segment i n E uro pe, i n As i a th ey a re
ver y po p ul a r. Here a re t hree d e s i g n s to ke e p
a n eye o n at Ta i pei Cycl e S h ow.
ing to this model’s unique
looks. Hidden in the rear
hub and delivering up to
250 watts that can be ad-
justed with five support modes,
the electric assist drive makes
sure you do not break a sweat
on daily commutes.
The battery is
mounted be-
hind the seat
tube, and
its capac-
ity of 250 Wh
should result
in a range of up
to 50 km while re-
Dahon’s new Unio E20 with 200w of power
assistance
ducing the weight to
just a bit over 16 kg. At Taipei Cycle
Show, Oullon will debut a prototype
Since its foundation Dahon Global of an all-new model, so make sure
DigitalGo only has focused on bicy- not to miss out on that one.
cles that take hardly any space to While most manufacturers rely
store and fit nicely in the trunk of a on links or pivots to fold the frame,
car. To celebrate its 40th birthday, Giatex Cycle N1220 has gone its own
Dahon is debuting the Unio E20.
Rolling on 20-inch wheels, this
model relies on an own-branded
mid-motor to deliver 200 watts of
pedaling support. The battery, with
a capacity of 313 Wh, has
been designed to fit into
the oversized seat post of
the bike. Thanks to a Sun-
race drivetrain
with 9 speeds
and a cas-
sette with
11 to 32
teeth, the
range is
ample for
commut-
ing. And V-
brakes make
sure you can
stop on a dime if
necessary. For transport or stor- The telescopic frame on children’s
age, the Unio E20 folds to a small models from Giatex allow the bike to grow
package both quickly and easily. with the child MADE FOR GRAVEL,
Oullon N1002 has come with a
rather unique rotational pivot to
fold the main frame of its Kestrel
way for many years with frames that
are designed to extend like a tele-
MADE FOR FUN
E16-1 model. The fork relies on a scope. Thanks to various wheel siz-
one-armed design, further add- es the brand covers a lot of needs.
The latest addition are kids bikes
with wheel sizes of 12, 14, 16
and 20 inch respectively to
fit various ages. According
to Giatex, the telescopic
frame allows for the bike to
Oullon’s Kestrel
E16-1 with
grow with a child to a cer-
unique pivot tain extent and helps when
design learning how to ride a bike:
the shortest setting results
in a more upright position
on the bike for beginners,
‘22
and the top tube can
be lengthened as
kssuspension.com
a child becomes
more confident.
■ Laurens van
Rooijen
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OV ERV IEW: BATTERIES
P OW ER PACKS: E- BIKE B ATTE RI E S
G E T SL IMMER AN D L IGH TE R
S l i m e no u gh to di sa ppea r i ns i d e th e f ra m e ye t d u ra b l e e n ou g h to h e l p yo u ke e p ro l l i n g a l l d ay,
bat te r y tec hno l ogy i s provi d i n g i n cre a s e d fre e d om to b i ke r i d e r s a n d d e s i g n e r s a l i ke.
Trend Power’s latest
battery systems snap
into the bike frame
include the durable G2 Plus line.
Designed specifically for the high-
energy needs of mountain bikers,
these batteries weigh 4.2kg have a
capacity of either 720Wh or 830Wh,
making them ideal for long-range
bicycles. They’re compatible with
motors including those from Shi-
mano and Yamaha. Ideally suited to
the city and trekking bike markets,
the firm’s lighter Battery-Slim tube
products provide either 360Wh
or 420Wh. Housed in a minimalist
2.3kg shell, their exterior includes a
Hyena’s E-Urban system integrates seamlessly into the bike design light-up display showing the charge
remaining. With each battery snap-
ping into place within the frame, all
benefit from a battery manage-
ment system (BMS) developed
to help maximize client tech-
nology. Produced subject to
reliable verification programs
in national laboratories, bike
builders collaborating with the
Complete drive system by Hyena firm can be confident of the prod-
uct’s safety and efficacy.
Hyena bikes N1014 is focused on sup- Finally, Coppercell N0130 also
plying complete drive systems to bike GWA’s new ibo-R37 battery pack for welcomes both OEM and ODM
makers. In 2021 it launched two new smaller e-cargo bikes customers. Its huge range of exist-
frame-mounted batteries, although ing batteries includes almost every
owing to the pandemic, this edition of go bikes. Spanning a range of broad conceivable type of fitment, from
the show will likely be the first oppor- and flat battery packs, these main- downtube or seat tube-mounted to
tunity for many visitors to see them. tenance-free batteries use quality in-frame, on-frame, and rear-carrier
The other possibility is that you’ve Samsung lithium-ion cells. Start- based options. Virtually all these
seen them on one of Hyena’s client’s ing with the 374Wh ibo-R37, which products include locking mecha-
bikes. Already included on several weighs 3.2 kg, it joins the firm’s nisms that can be integrated along- JOY INDUSTRIA
2022 model e-bikes now out in the larger ibo-R45 and ibo-R50 battery side to provide theft-proofing and CHENG SHIN
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the 36V / 250Wh BP-B250 in-tube specific to the needs of cargo bike with UART and CANBUS communi-
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battery. Integrating the e-bike con- users. Also on show this year is the cation protocols, most of Copper-
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troller into the battery pack, it ben- firm’s ibo-COP2 Cell Optimization cell’s batteries also comply with the
efits from a slim shape and weighs Elxey’s stylish bikes use slimline Kit which works as a liaison between IXP5 waterproofing standard. Hav-
just 1.45 kg. Allowing equipped bikes batteries for a svelte look a charger and battery. Compatible ing already collaborated with several
to remain almost indistinguishable with each of the ibo battery packs, manufacturers to develop bespoke
from regular machines, it quickly Elxey’s N0632 stand. Its stylish ZK1- it’s designed to provide users with battery solutions, Coppercell is an
became the firm’s most requested E and ZK1-X bikes make good use of a cell balancing function while also expert in integrating batteries into
product. Larger in size and capacity, similarly slimline technology. Pow- serving as an at-home all kinds of smart electrically assist-
yet still extremely compact, Hyena’s ering the bikes’ 250-watt tube mo- diagnostic tool. The ed vehicles. So if you’re thinking
36V / 496.8Wh BS-A370/A500 in- tors, their batteries also feed their firm’s other products of designing the next genera-
tube battery is another way of inte- lights, plus their keyless unlocking include chargers, GPS tion of electric-assist bi-
grating electrical storage into the systems and GPS tracking features. units, motors, and electron- cycles, it’s worth seeing
frame. Quickly detached from the In keeping with the unspoiled pro- ic control systems applicable if they can help you
downtube, this makes remote charg- file created by the unseen battery, to both bikes and an increasing along the way.
ing and battery swaps more straight- each of these electronic features is range of electronically assisted per- ■ JD
forward than with complete in-frame just as neatly integrated. sonal transport solutions.
batteries while still maintaining a Digging even deeper into the Trend Power J0512 has a similar
slimline silhouette. technology, GWA’s N0320 mission mission. Aiming to improve design
Coppercell
Anyone looking to get a sense of is to bring next-generation lithium flexibility through better materials offers a huge
the design possibilities unlocked by polymer batteries to the cycling and lighter batteries, at this year’s range of battery
using such compact in-frame bat- market. Its ibo e-drive system is de- show it will be showing several form factors, all with
teries should pop by bike maker signed specifically for electric car- models from its latest ranges. These locking mechanisms
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B ATT E RY EXPERTS F O R UM A ND
EU R O B I KE – PARAL L EL E V E NTS
CR E AT E N EW SY N ERGI E S
The two leading events in the industries of battery technology and bike mobility are providing a
unique opportunity for a cross-disciplinary transfer of knowledge and new contacts. The Battery
Experts Forum, Europe’s largest conference on the subject of battery technology, is moving into
the time slot from 12 to 14 July 2022 for its 17th edition and will be a direct neighbour of the
leading trade fair Eurobike (13 to 17 July), also taking place at the Messe Frankfurt site.
“
The triumphant progress of the growth of the Battery Experts Fo-
e-bike is closely linked with that rum and are rapidly becoming the
of global battery technology. world’s largest battery conference.
By coinciding with the prestigious In conjunction with the parallel Eu-
Battery Experts Forum the new robike show, we are creating new
Eurobike will be promoting inspira- synergies and boosting exchange
tion on both sides as it brings more with other sectors of industry.”
international specialists into con- From 12 to 14 July (open daily from
tact with each other and creates 9 am to 5 pm) the event with some
a greater momentum at the same 100 specialist talks on seven stages
place and same time,” points out in the conference centre will addi-
fairnamic Managing Director Stefan tionally be occupying Hall 6 at the
Reisinger. fair grounds and will expand its ex-
The Battery Experts Forum, Eu- hibition area to more than 10,000
rope’s largest conference for the m2. The BMZ Group is expecting 160
battery industry, celebrated its pre- exhibitors and around 5,000 partic-
miere at the Frankfurt am Main ex- ipants from more than 50 nations.
hibition site with a sell-out event in Further information is available at
2019. With the current expansion, www.battery-experts-forum.com.
the BMZ Group is responding to the The 30th edition of Eurobike runs
high demand and has transformed from Wednesday 13 July, to Sunday Frankfurt site to create a perfect both of which have two levels. More
the new location into a gathering 17 July 2022, from 09:00 to 18:00 circuit covering more than 100,000 than 1,400 exhibitors and some
for the battery technology industry each day. On Saturday and Sunday, m2 of hall space that will showcase 100,000 participants are expected
as a whole over the three days. CEO it will be open to the general public. the bicycle in all its many facets. In- from all over the world.
and founder Sven Bauer explains: The leading trade fair is using the cluded in this tour are Halls 8 and For more information, please visit:
“In 2022 we are hoping for further entire western section of the Messe 9 as well as the new Halls 11 and 12, www.eurobike.com.
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OVERV IEW: CHAIN S AN D CASSETTES
M OR E S P RO CKETS, W IDER RATI OS
M A KE CHAIN S AN D CASSE TTE S
WO RK HARDER
As the cog-count on your drivetrain grows ever higher, unseen technology is helping the latest
chains and cassettes keep pace. Two big factors are motivating chain makers. One is the quest
to accommodate more sprockets. With the release of its new Dura-Ace and Ultegra products,
Shimano has joined its rivals in offering 12-speed road groupsets. Providing roadies with the
same huge range of sprockets previously enjoyed exclusively by mountain bikers, the number of
gears an individual chain is likely to have to accommodate is only going to increase. A second
motivator for innovation in the sector is the rise of electric bicycles, whose increased torque
places even more demands on their chains. From practical city-going machines to mountain
bikes and racers using the latest groupsets, chains are being asked to do more than ever.
SRAM chain with flat-top design requirements are catered to at mul-
tiple price points.
offers additional security via Sometimes overlooked com-
enhanced anti-drop protec- pared to the big three makers, Full
tion. At the other end of the Speed Ahead’s M1012 K-Force WE
spectrum, the firm’s TT Rac- groupset is a wireless system that
ing Chain promises to ensure offers many high-end features.
no watt is wasted. Designed Supporting it is a matching range of
for racing bikes that rely chains and cassettes that are also
exclusively on their rider cross-compatible with groupsets
for propulsion, it utilises an from other suppliers. Sitting at the
embossed double X-Bridge top of the firm’s chain hierarchy are
and optimal chamfering to the 11-speed K-Force and K-Force
provide smoother integra- Light models. These feature hollow
tion with the chainring while pins to reduce weight, along with
improving shifting perfor- optimised outer plate shapes to
mance. Finished with a dis- limit shift noise. With plate cham-
tinctive rainbow coating, it’s fers designed to decrease sprocket
an ideal match for the lat- wear and increase shifting preci-
Taya’s rollerless chain series est low-friction racing bike sion, the K-Force range also in-
drivetrains. cludes a 12-speed mountain bike
When it released its wire- option. Besides these, Full Speed
less and electronic group- Ahead now also offers a complete
sets Sram M0612 also up- range of chains covering 9, 10 and
dated its chains. Besides 11-speed drivetrains. Spanning
providing incremental im- Team Issue and K-Force ranges,
provement to offer light- these are ideal for workshop use on
er, quieter, and stronger premium and workaday bicycles re-
chains, their unique Flat-top spectively.
design created a strong vi- Falcon Tech I1302 is another com-
sual identity for an often- pany making an extensive range of
TAYA’s galaxy series with unique surface overlooked component. As gearing components. It recently
available in three colors their name would suggest, launched the GYR single chainring
the links on these superlight groupset for mountain and gravel
T
ackling the mechanical chal- chains combine to create bicycles. To match the other compo-
lenges thrown up by the ad- an uninterrupted surface nents in the range, it’s created a se-
dition of extra sprockets and KMC’s e-Cargo Chain offers unparalleled between chainring and cas- lection of tough 8, 9, and 10-speed
electrification, dedicated chain tensile strength sette. One of the first firms cassettes. Available individually,
maker Taya K0610 is also taking time to bring out a 12-speed they’re ideal for bike builders look-
to consider the environmental im- KMC J0118 is offering a range of groupset, Sram also offers ing for a cost-efficient way to get on
pact of its products. Its latest e-bike functional and attractive chains at more conventional-looking board
chains feature an exclusive Green the Taipei Show. Responding to the chains that provide an ex-
Surface Treatment coating that’s needs of hard-working cargo bikes, cellent after-market re-
free from hexavalent chromium its range of e-bike chains has re- placement for a range
and complies with both RoHS and cently been joined by the dedicat- of different systems.
REACH standards. Proven to resist ed e-Cargo Chain. Offering unpar- Covering every-
1,000 hours of salt spray testing, alleled tensile strength, it achieves thing from the
Taya believes treated chains could a market-leading 1,350kgf rating, simplest single
sustain corrosion resistance for as 30% higher than other KMC e-Bike speeds, up to
long as 25 years. Also increasing chains and 50% higher than indus- options for
chain durability is Taya’s Super DHT try standards. Ideal for the hardest the latest su-
(Diamond Hard Treatment) tech- working delivery bicycles, it also per-wide ra-
nology, which is now found on its tio mountain FSA K-Force
e-bike chains. Increasing the chains’ bikes, most chainwheel
surface hardness by up to 125%, this TT Racing Chain
helps them withstand the forces from KMC
Full Speed Ahead now
exerted by the 160Nm torque mid- offers a complete range of
drive systems for which they’re chains covering 9, 10 and
approved. 11-speed drivetrains
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ing quality OEM
drivetrain parts is
LLL I1328. Estab-
lished in Taiwan
over a decade
ago, it produc-
es a range of
parts, including
cassettes. Now
covering 10, 11, and
12-speed models,
these are well matched
to the latest trends,
featuring wide ra-
tios and maxi-
mum sprockets
as big as 52t.
At this year’s
show, it’s par-
ticularly keen
to promote its
wide range of re-
designed 10-speed
cassettes. Each
promises to be a perfect
choice for producers of mid-range
adventure and mountain bikes.
LLL offers a range of parts, including cassettes Finally, taking a very different
in 10, 11, and 12-speed models
approach is ATS Speed Drive
M0530. This Taiwanese firm won’t
with the trend for broad single- sell you a chain, but it will sell you an
chainring drivetrains. The range in- almost infinitely durable shaft drive
cludes an 11-46t 10-speed cassette, system. Compatible with three, sev-
with 8 and 9-speed levels being en, and eight-speed Shimano hub
supported by only marginally nar- gears along with Sram’s three, five,
rower 11-42t options. The firm has and seven-speed systems, it’s also
also created a cost-conscious 14- capable of propelling single-speed
40t screw-on freewheel. All backed drives. With no dirt and little main-
up by matching chains; these ensure tenance, the firm is always ready to
Falcon can take care of the entirety advise bikemakers keen to explore
of your gearing needs. developing chainless designs. ■ JD
Falcon Tech has created a selection of tough 8, 9, and 10-speed cassettes Another firm capable of supply-
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OVERV IEW: SADDLES AN D GRIPS
CR U CIAL CONTACT POINTS B ETWEEN
R IDE R AND BICYCLE
Few things affect our perception of a bike as much as its saddle and grips. While the place we
sit dictates how comfortable we find riding, a fresh set of grips or tape is not far behind in its
ability to alter or improve your experience. Both items that inspire strong personal preferences;
below, you’ll find some of the most exciting saddle and grip products on show this year.
Prologo Scratch
M5 CPC
T
his summer, shift their weight while
Prologo J0517 retaining support when riding
will hope Tadej on the tops, hoods, or drops. With
Pogačar can grab a All-Wings touting both comfort and
third straight Tour de France efficiency for road riders, it believes
victory. If he does so, he’s likely to the design is particularly suitable
again employ its Scratch M5 CPC, for the needs of triathletes. Created
the saddle that’s supported him to from Nylon and with strong Chro-
his last two wins. Unique in looks and moly rails, the saddle weighs 200g,
profile, it features the brand’s CPC while a wide range of colours allow
technology. Derived from Formula 1 it to match any bicycle.
and patented by Prologo for the cy- For those after something more
cling industry, this takes the form of classic looking, Ideation Indus-
thousands of tiny polymer cones on trial’s I0718 latest leather saddle Funn's colorful Holeshot grips
the saddle’s surface that maximise could be just the thing. Part of a
grip when assuming an aggressive range of retro- etary Airform padding, they’re per-
position. The same technology can fect for the moderately upright po-
also be found on selected versions sitions found on most urban bikes.
of the firm’s Dimension saddle. Moving from perches for your
With a trendy short length, it’s an posterior to places for your palms,
ideal alternative to the Scratch for Velo also produces a range of match-
road riders who favour a relatively ing grips. Its E-Bike specific models
fixed position. Sitting between the feature Velo’s Microtech technology
two is the Akero. This budget-friend- to increase comfort when in contact
ly saddle mixes cushioning and an with the handlebar. Varied texture
anatomic shape with performance- formations at critical points on the
enhancing features. With all three grip also allow for a secure
saddles proven on the road, Prologo connection in wet and hu-
is also keen to emphasise the ben- Ideation leather saddle mid conditions. Part of an
efits of each design for the gravel extensive range of E-bike
segment. inspired parts made by grips, this includes differ-
Yet to score a win at the Tour but the firm, it’s the perfect ent pressure relief designs
still generating plenty of interest, complement for clas- made to match various hand
All-Wings’ I1111 radical Falcon saddle sic steel bicycles. At the positions.
is formed just as its maker’s name same time, its narrow profile Made for more aggressive riding,
would suggest. Designed to relieve suits more modern racing bikes Funn’s L0931 Holeshot grips are mo-
pressure on soft tissue areas, it too. Made of traditional leather, tocross-inspired grips for mountain
switches support from between the this is breathable and will eventu- E-Bike specific bike racers. Packing a lot of features
rider’s legs to their sit bones. With a ally form itself to the shape of the grips from Velo into the last few inches of your bar,
degree of flex in each wing for com- rider. Rounded off with rivets that they should appeal to radical rid-
fort, all positions on the bar are ac- are both functional and decorative, ers who like to get low through the
commodated. This allows users to the shape of these ensures there’s nothing to snag on your shorts. corners. Made of a plush, squishy
Less racing-focused, Velo’s rubber, this is designed to provide
J0518 E-City saddles make life eas- grip and lessen vibrations. With a
ier for e-bike owners. E-Bikes are full-length wavy pattern, the under-
heavier than traditional bicycles. side also features three distinct ribs
To mitigate this, the I-Carry hid- intended to keep your hands locked
den handle under the shell of Velo’s in place regardless of the weather.
VL-6535 saddle helps riders carry Each grip relies on a single collar
and move their e-bikes easily, a to keep it in place while providing
beneficial function when going up maximum space. Allowing you to
and down stairs. Also featuring the run your hands right to the outside
firms’ Atmos Shaping of the bars, the final section is also
technology and specially hardened to withstand
extra thick crash damage. Available in ten dif-
propri- ferent colours, there’s sure to be the
perfect shade to match your bike.
All-Wings radical Falcon saddle Velo’s VL-6535 E-City saddle
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alternative to more
conventional metal
fixings. Produced in
Taiwan and arriving
in attractive pack-
aging featuring the
brand’s distinctive
gecko mascot, many
of Propalm’s newest
grips also come in
wild combinations of
swirling colours.
Another company
providing brightly
coloured finishing
touches for bikes
and riders is Guee J0930. Perhaps
Propalm plastic lockrings the most striking of these is its SL
Dazzle bar tape. Living up to its
trekking bikes through options for name, it features all over 3M reflec-
mountain bikers and BMX riders, tive material to help increase your
the firm also makes many different visibility while riding. Other features
tapes for drop handlebars. Fitted carry across from the brand’s es-
across the first three of these cat- tablished super light SL line, like the
OXO-Pro Comfort grip range egories, many of the products it’s knitted surface that provides a non-
promoting at the show feature its slip grip and outstanding durability.
Also making clever contact to increase control. Available both newly developed plastic lockrings. Designed to absorb sweat, the fact
points, OXO-Pro J0509 is a new OEM and aftermarket, all OXO-Pro Robust and transpar- that Guee also makes socks
company that will debut at this grips are open-ended and come ent, they make a means you can match
year’s Taipei Cycle. On its stand will with a plug that can be custom- striking and both accessories for
be its grip range which spans Com- ised to include manufacturers’ lo- light- styling that’s fresh in
fort, Performance and Basic mod- gos. Alongside these products, the weight every way. ■ JD
els. Having received a patent for its young brand will also be releasing
unique locking system, each set is unpublicised new items exclusively
adjustable and comes with specific at the show.
left and right-hand units for optimal Similarly, if you head over to Pro-
ergonomics. Varying in how pro- palm J0126 you’ll find both its mas-
nounced the paddle-shaped sec- sive existing range of grips plus a
tion of each grip is, all models use few new products released just in
two different densities to maximise time for Taipei Cycle. Covering ev-
comfort, while textured areas work erything from grips for city and Guee SL Dazzle bar tape
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OVERV IEW: IN DOOR TRAIN ERS
COV I D -1 9 T U RBO CHARGE S TH E
R I S E OF IN DO O R CYCLI NG
The globa l pa ndemi c ha s b e e n s om ewh at of a p e r fe ct stor m fo r m a ny p a r t s o f t h e b i ke
i n dust ry; on t he one ha nd, d e m a n d for b i ke s a n d cycl i n g p rod u ct s i s h i g h e r t h a n eve r, a n d
o n t he o t her gl oba l supply ch a i n b ottl e n e ck s a n d oth e r i ss u e s h ave i m p a c te d t h e a b i l i t y to
m a n u fa ctu re a n d d e l i ve r th e m .
Giant’s Cyclotron magnetic trainer
market, used by professionals and power meter to transmit power
amateurs alike. In addition, the KICKR data to a third party training app.
BIKE has been a strong addition to Wahoo will be offering the ROLLR
the line-up which has really resonated bundled with the new SPEEDPLAY
with those looking for the most con- POWRLINK ZERO single-sided
venient features to make virtual train- power-measuring pedals.
ing as realistic as possible.” Wahoo says that it hasn’t been
Wahoo has also recently become too adversely affected by supply
the partner for the UCI World Cham- chain issues. “We’ve built a robust
pionships, and in the warm up zone supply chain and been able to ensure
for the races you’ll see the compa- the KICKR as well as the rest of the
Wahoo’s KICKR ROLLR trainer ny’s new product, the ROLLR. The Wahoo line up such as the ELEMNT
ROLLR uses a narrow two-roller range remain fully available during
setup for the rear wheel that’s linked the growth the whole of cycling has
This is maybe especially true in the tance of indoor riding and racing to an adjustable Safety Tire Grip- experienced”, Eustace told us.
sphere of indoor training. Not only quicken its pace. Zwift attracted per for the front wheel that will ac- Giant Group M0820, DigitalGo
are some of the products reliant on hundreds of millions of dollars in commodate tyres up to 2.1” in width. have been making the Cyclotron
some of the parts – for example, funding in 2020, and at the same The wheelbase is adjustable, and mag trainer for a number of years,
chipsets and electronic control time the UCI established esports the ROLLR can pair with an on-bike and it’s a versatile unit that will
gear – that have seen the most dis- as a legitimate arm of cycling, with fit wheels from 24” to 29”. The
ruption in their supply chains, but at its own regulations and world and magnetic resistance is adjustable
the same time lockdowns fostered national champions. through the use of a bar-mounted
the perfect conditions for a switch Wahoo M0302 has been very ac-
from outdoor riding to indoor train- tive in pursuing partnerships both
ing. At the same time we saw the in the new esports sphere and
gamification and general accep- also in more traditional racing. The
brand is an official partner for the
5th Generation
KICKR smart
UCI esports World Championships,
trainer by will see all finalists competing on
Wahoo the KICKR trainer.
Giant Colin Eustace, Vice President
Global Marketing at Wahoo, told the
Taipei Show Daily, “Indoor cycling
has seen continual growth over
the last 5 years and the pandemic
certainly created more awareness
of the benefit and convenience of
training indoors and the entertaining
software apps such as SYSTM and
Zwift that create an engaging
and immersive experience.
“The KICKR, which is now in New Xpedo APX Lite
its 5th generation, continues to entry-level trainer with
1200W resistance and up
be the leading smart trainer in the Xpedo APX Pro to 12% climb grade
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T-Sox Soarcise
and range-topping Neo
2T direct drive train-
er, and the Neo Bike GH Bike’s GH-565 rollers
Smart indoor training a company that has felt some of the with folding design
bike, which utilises effects of the disruption due to the
the same resistance pandemic. tured YCT1000 gets a central frame
unit built into an “Due to the diversion of the sup- brace for extra rigidity, and the
adjustable gym ply chain to work and the interrup- front wheel roller is adjustable with-
bike frame. tion of port transportation due to out using tools. The front roller of
The Neo the epidemic, the cost of chips and the YCT1000 also features a raised
2T and Neo key components has skyrocketed, bumper on top of the ramped cylin-
Bike Smart and the shortage of foundry materi- der design to further guard against
control, and the folding steel can both be als has led to delays in delivery and the wheel escaping the roller.
frame provides a stable base used inde- shipments”, the company’s Steven Xplova K0426 has established it-
for training whilst also being easy pendent of wall Chiang told us. “The key compo- self as a player in the smart train-
to store. A through axle adapter is pow- er, which means nents must be purchased at a pre- ing market, with the NOZA S trainer
available for bikes that don’t use a that they’re a great option if your mium for production but the selling getting favourable reviews over the
quick release rear wheel. training space is a long way from price is maintained at the general past year. With the ability to gener-
Direct drive trainers, where the the nearest socket. set purchase cost for sales. ate 2,500W of resistance and simu-
rear wheel is replaced by a fly- Yuen I I0206, DigitalGo is offering “Bike trainer production was fi- late an 18% gradient, it’s suitable for
wheel, are the most common way a range of three traditional wheel-on nally handed over to Taiwan’s own even the hardest workouts, and it’s
of providing smart control, where a trainers, which use a pivoting frame factory for consistent production. compatible with wheels sizes from
third-party app can control the re- that allows the rider’s bodyweight In addition to avoiding a large num- 24” to 29”. The 5.9kg flywheel gives
sistance at the pedals. The Xpedo to load up the roller for good con- ber of uncertainties in export tariffs the NOZA S a high quality riding feel,
Wellgo J0418 APX Pro smart trainer tact with the tyre. All three trainers made by China in the Sino-US trade and the belt drive internals mean it’s
features an 8kg flywheel, which have adjustable resistance; the 812 war, it is also sold under its own also quiet, at a claimed 58dB. Blue-
helps to give the trainer a smooth Corso Lite uses an adjustment knob brand, and it is offered to Taiwan- tooth and ANT+ connectivity mean
road feel when in use. Xpedo claims on the resistance unit itself, where- ese consumers at a price with the you can link up to your training app
that the trainer is also very quiet, at as the 812A Corso Evo and the 812B same level of specifications.” of choice, and Xplova also offers its
55 decibels at 200W, so you’re less Corso both get a bar-mounted re- The trainer in question is the T- own app, Xplova Workout, which al-
likely to disturb other members of mote resistance control. All three Sox Soarcise trainer, a direct-drive lows you to complete training plans
your household when you’re train- trainers are rated for a maximum smart trainer with a 4kg flywheel and keep your trainer’s firmware up
ing. The APX Pro smart trainer can rider weight of 100kg. and claimed accuracy of +/- 3%. to date. Xplova says that the NOZA
provide resistance of up to 2000W Lee Duo Trading L0926 are the The trainer can produce 2,000W S is accurate to +/- 2.5%.
at an accuracy of +/- 2%, and simu- distributors for Feedback Sports, or resistance and replicate a 15% Cycle Chris N1206 Finally, Evolo
late a 20% climb grade. It features who continue with their Omnium incline and is ANT+ and Bluetooth offers a substantial range of wheel-
ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, and Bluetooth rollers. The Omnium is a popular equipped to enable it to connect to on trainers built around both mag-
4.1 connectivity and will work with choice for race or event warmups, as all major training platforms. Wheels netic and fluid resistance units.
all major training platforms. The its super compact fold size makes it from 24” to 29” are accommodated, There are options for fixed and re-
folding design of the frame means extremely portable. It’s also a great and the trainer has a maximum rider motely controlled resistance with
it’s also easy to store. option for working out in a small liv- weight of 114kg. the magnetic trainers, and also a va-
Garmin Tacx M0312 continues to ing space. The narrow double roll- Geng Hung GH Bike K1132 is of- riety of frame styles including stan-
be a major force in the indoor train- ers and the adjustable fork mount fering its GH-565 rollers, which are dard foldable and gravity frames,
ing market with a wide range of give it a very small footprint. There a folding design using a ramped where the rider’s weight makes the
options, from models such as the are two versions of the Omnium roller design to keep the rider away roller contact the wheel. ■ DA
wheel-on Boost all the way up to currently available: the Omnium from the edges of the trainer. Inside
the Company’s well-established Over-Drive uses a progressive re- the rollers there are cy- lindrical
sistance unit that allows for harder bearings which
efforts, and the Omnium Zero-Drive GH Bike says
gets the minimal resistance of a tra- will ensure many
ditional roller setup. years of trouble
Unite Creative N0618, DigitalGo Is free operation.
The rollers are
very adjustable,
and will cater for
wheels as small
as 18”, and the
folding frame
design makes
the rollers eas-
ier to store and
transport.
Ya Cheng YCT
K0332 is another
company mak-
ing traditional
rollers, with
two models in
the range, the
YCT900 and
the YCT1000.
Both of the train-
ers use a similar
design, with a
centrally-fold-
ing frame and
adjustable roll-
812 Corso Evo ers for different
from Yuen I wheel sizes from
20” to 29”. The Ya Cheng’s YCT1000 roller
more fully-fea- (folded)
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