Hasta La Ideas

Eurobike, the world’s leading tradeshow for the bike industry took place last week in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The upcoming E-bikes were one of the hottest topics but there’s more to see. As usual, design is in the details, therefore a closer look at this year’s trends in bikes and bike parts highlighting lightweight, comfort, computerization, and style!

1. Rise of the E-bike
Since the first E-bikes entered the market few years ago a lot has changed. Their engines have become extremely compact, sometimes invisibly integrated within the bike frame as demonstrated by the Sparta ION e-bikes. Also, their support range has improved to 80-90 kilometers. Being 3-4 times more expensive than a normal bike makes them a promising moneymaker for the bicycle industry. Of all spotted e-bikes, our favorite example is the lightweight and portable Gocycle, designed from scratch and awarded with this year’s Eurobike award.

More trends and photos after the jump!

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