Taiwan’s leading bicycle executives and product experts displayed an impressive array of innovations on the first day of the Eurobike trade show, including several aimed at e-bikes.
The innovations were revealed at a press conference organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) that is well attended by representatives of the world’s bicycle industry’s media. Eurobike, which is the largest bicycle trade show on earth, is scheduled to run through Sept. 4 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Global Product Marketing Specialist Mathias Aaftink presented for the world’s largest bicycle brand Giant. Under the motto “Power Your Journey” the brand introduced their new full-suspension E- bike the “Full-E +”, which features a lightweight but strong AluxX SL frame and Maestro rear suspension with 140 mm travel. Riders of the new bike will be able to take full advantage of a Yamaha SyncDrive system, making light work of even the steepest hills.
Al Clark, Global Product Manager of Kenda, a leading tire producer in the industry, and Hubert Hager, Marketing Manager of Kenda Europe, presented novel carcass constructions in their EMC and K-Armor models. The innovative EMC design offers more control, better handling and better puncture protection than standard mountain bike tires and thus can bear the higher weight of E- bikes, even taking the higher torque into consideration. K-Armor technology in turn is characterized by a particularly lightweight material and a tighter weave than more traditional puncture resistant tires, making for an especially strong and defect-free casing with a lower rolling resistance.
Adrian Bleiler, International Sales Manager at KMC, debuted the company’s new X11 Speed Chain, which optimizes the performance of single chain ring drives as well as its X-eBike series of chains. The X11e, X10e and X9e chains are 20 percent more durable than conventional bicycle chains and boast the highest pin power on the market, which leads to increased durability and better torsional stress resistance.
Roxim debuted its new Raptor X3 series of lights, which offers cyclists a full headlight with 180 degree panorama in the near vicinity, as well as 80 degree light distribution. Employing a “USB Burst” feature, the Raptor X3 bicycle light series has increased brightness by 20%, that is by up to 350 lumens/40 Lux.
Moreover the product stands out from the crowd in terms of weight, coming in at only 120 grams and making it a true featherweight, according to Roxim President Jerry Liu.
Tern, manufacturer of folding bikes displayed the Elektron, a folding e-bike that combines the portability and space saving designs sought by urbanites with high acceleration.
Photo, courtesy of Taiwan External Trade Development Council, depicts a moment from the Taiwan Fashion Show, which is used to showcase cycling apparel and components debuting at Eurobike.
