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Last year saw the arrival of the Venge-killing Specialized Tarmac SL7. Will we see more all-round race bikes in 2021? For the last decade or so, if you wanted a race bike, the choice was usually between an The aero bikes were fast, but weighed more, and weren’t quite as comfortable as their climbing counterparts. The climbing bikes offered extra comfort and a much lighter design, but lacked that all-important aero speed for pro riders. Now things look set to change in 2021, with the return of the all-round race bike, hopefully providing riders with equal parts aero, lightweight and comfort in one complete package. Take Specialized’s While there’s no doubt some clever marketing behind this, it’s still impressive to think the Tarmac, a bike traditionally thought of as a climbing bike, can compete with the Venge when it comes to all things aero. Trek and Bianchi are also in on the action, updating the Interestingly, it works the other way as well. 2. The Tour de France will be won on a disc brake bike Tadej Pogačar won the 2020 Tour de France on a Colnago V3Rs with rim brakes. Marco Bertorello/Getty Images Despite disc brakes becoming more mainstream every year, the world’s biggest bike race, the This leads to the inevitable comments of, “If discs are so good, how come x, y or z are still riding rim brake bikes?” Well, while we can never be sure, two of the main reasons a team might stick to disc brakes for its The So, sticking with rim brakes and adding the Sa...

Tech rules everything around us, especially if you’re into bikes. Every year, new bikes and components promise a dramatic leap forward in performance. But with so many innovative products entering the market every year, they can’t all be hits (R.I.P., [button] High-pivot mountain bikes The 2022 Cannondale Jekyll is one of several new high-pivot MTBs. Photo: Cannondale High-pivot suspension designs aren’t new, having been around for over 20 years. I just wrote But we need high-pivot bikes that we can actually ride on regular trails. Smaller brands like Forbidden and Deviate released high-pivot trail bikes early on, but it took a while to see any movement from major manufacturers. For the 2022 model year, the high-pivot-curious can choose between the new Cannondale Jekyll, Norco Shore, Devinci Spartan, or GT Force. After pressing some industry insiders for info, I think you can expect a few more big brands to release high-pivot bikes of their own. That’s why I’m calling it now: 2022 will be the year of the high-pivot. [product-block handle="2021-cannondale-jekyll-29-xx1-m"/] Wireless electronic groups Shimano's latest Dura-Ace group is (mostly) wireless. Photo: Shimano SRAM’s wireless eTap and AXS drivetrains have been around for years, but it took Shimano until The future seems destined to be wireless. But We could see some interesting bikes come out this year that can automatically control your shifting, dropper post, suspension, as well as things like lights, keys (so you...

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Bike industry trends are continuing to be high-ranking in 2022. The popularity of bicycles is huge - whether as an alternative to the increasingly expensive car or for adventure and exercise in nature. We show bicycle trends 2022 and how the bicycle industry is rethinking the issue of sustainability and production. The Bicycle Boom Continues High fuel prices, increasingly bikeable infrastructure, and people's drive for exercise and nature mean one thing: The popularity of According to In Germany alone, more than two million e-bikes were sold for the first time in 2021 - despite the industry's supply chain problems. Demand in Europe is growing steadily, but the largest market for e-bikes will continue to be East Asia in 2022. If the total value of the e-bike market was still around 24 billion euros in 2021, it will grow to around 48.5 billion euros by 2027 with an annual growth rate of more than twelve percent, according to market researchers from "Mordor Intelligence." E-Bikes: E-Mtbs on Trend, SUV E-bikes on the Rise The development in inner-city traffic is moving further and further away from the car. The bicycle infrastructure, on the other hand, is growing steadily, the make it possible to master even hilly routes in a relaxed manner and without sweaty efforts. In Germany, e-bikes accounted for 43 percent of all bicycle sales in 2021, according to the Zweirad-Industrie-Verband (ZIV). In the mountain bike segment alone, 680,000 e-bikes were sold in Germany, almost five ...

Riding a bike is the trend. Whether e-bike, cargo bike or mountain bike: The sustainable sport works in the mountains, as well as in the urban outdoor lifestyle. Cycling has a centuries-old tradition - and yet the industry comes up with news every year. We tell you which innovations, wearables and gadgets are the most exciting for the bike year 2022. . Bicycling is booming - meanwhile the demand for new, innovative bikes is even greater than the supply. With the current gas prices considers now times the largest car fan, whether the way to work is not worthwhile with the wheel. We think: yes! And the bike industry can't complain about the new bike hype either. With sales of 6.56 billion euros, the second Corona year 2021 was again a record year for the two-wheeler industry in Germany. For comparison: 2019 "only" four billion euros were turned over. An average of about 150,000 bicycles are reported to insurers annually as stolen. On average, the amount of damage is well over 700 euros. It is therefore worth investing in a good bicycle lock. The latest highlight are locks that can be opened via app (e.g. the "Smart X 770A" from Abus). With these smart gadgets, the smartphone is the key. Via Bluetooth, the U-lock opens as if by magic when the owner approaches the bike. In addition to the ease of use, security is also on a new level: If the e-bike or bicycle is moved by a stranger, the lock shrills with an alarm sound at 100 decibel volume. By the way, the lock can also be unl...

Editors’ note: On May 11, 2023, Peloton issued a If you own a PL-01, visit Stationary bikes have come a long way from the dusty, white, fan-spinning machine in your grandma’s basement. Today’s versions are more comfortable, more realistic-feeling, and provide lots of extras to engage the rider and enhance a workout. Whether you’re looking to move your spin class experience from the studio to your home or complete your cycling training indoors when the weather is crummy, most stationary bikes now offer online training and fitness Prices for stationary bikes vary, but there’s a wide range. The ones here go from $500 to $3,399. (If you’re on a budget, consider a Show more The Expert: As a retired bike racer and spin instructor, I’ve spent many hours sweating over plenty of indoor bikes. In addition to discovering the qualities I prefer in an exercise bike, I’ve learned a few tricks for getting the most out of a bike in a particular price range. I’ve worked with riders across the spectrum of experience and ability as a tour guide and skills instructor, which has helped me to become more familiar with the factors and features of bikes that influence comfort and fun across all levels. And it’s ultimately guided me in recommending the stationary bikes included here. What to Consider in a Stationary Bike Type Stationary bikes come in three main options: upright, Adjustability Just like with a regular bicycle, if you want the best experience on your indoor bike, it’s important to A...