Ebikes…. ebikes everywhere!
Industry experts expect the European ebike market to triple ins size over the next five years.
There are practical e-bikes that can carry luggage, children, pets, or literally anything if youre Dutch.
Consumer choice in the industry is getting better and better every month.
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These additions are making electrically assisted bicycles an even more enticing proposition for some.
By 2025, its estimated the bike trainer market will be worth $140 million globally.
This is nearly double what the markets value was in 2017.
Indoor bike trainers are not a new invention.
Smart trainers have the capability to alter the resistance automatically, measure power, speed, and distance.
Direct drive trainers attach to the bikes drivetrain directly, and are far quieter than traditional wheel-on trainers.
Good smart trainers can cost well in excess of $500, but prices have been coming down.
Indeed, more affordable options are coming to market, bringing the opportunity of technified training to more people.
This is a team thats sole purpose is to train and race on the virtual platform Zwift.
Just like real world cycling, e-racing had its share of controversy.
However, Zwift has big plans.
The indoor cycle-gaming platform wants to become a recognized Olympic sport by 2024.
The new British bike has a wild and unconventional frame design thats already turning heads in the cycling industry.
But its not just the British team that are pushing the boundaries of bicycle tech.
Back in October, the Japanese track cycling team unveiled two new bikes destined for the Tokyo Olympics.
One designed for sprint events and the other for longer distances.
The hardware, including handlebars and cranksets, will adorn their track race bikes in Tokyo next year.
But why should you care?
But it isnt cheap, one of HEXRs helmets will set you back around $390.
After being tested by numerous professional teams, its due to be released in early 2020.
Theres been no mention of pricing yet, but I wouldnt expect a bargain.
But its not just Specialized thats using 3D printing to make the saddles of the future.
Story byMatthew Beedham
Matthew is the editor of SHIFT.
He likes electric cars, and other things with wheels, wings, or hulls.
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