A-Forge highlighted their in-house gravity casting technology at Taipei Cycle. – Photo Bike Europe

A-Forge expands production with new factory in Vietnam

TAIPEI, Taiwan - To meet growing demand for forged and hydroformed frame components, A-Forge is currently building a fifth production facility in Vietnam in addition to its four factories which are operational in China.

“We feel that some customers are starting to return and there will be market recovery in Q3 or Q4 of this year,” Acer MPC president Bryan Yeh told Bike Europe during this year’s Taipei Cycle show. - Photo Bike Europe

AcerMPS launches mid-motor for cargo and mtb's

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Mobile Power System (MPS), an Acer Group subsidiary, is a lithium-ion battery pack designer and e-bike propulsion system solution provider. At Taipei Cycle show this year the company displayed its new 90 Nm mid-motor for cargobikes and MTB categories.

The Oloo CycleBoard comes in an e-scooter and e-bike version, both with a front and rear drive. – Photo Bike Europe

C-Tech develops cargobike, but from a different angle

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For portable battery module manufacturer and distributer C-Tech United Corp. the e-bike industry means new business. To distinguish itself from the many other battery pack suppliers, C-Tech also developed a final product to showcase the features of its batteries.

On display at Taipei Cycle show this year, Sunny Wheel has developed a mirror for cargobike fenders. – Photo Bike Europe

Sunny Wheel develops mirror for cargobike fender

TAIPEI, Taiwan - With last mile cargobike logistics increasing, accessory manufacturer Sunny Wheel has added a front fender mirror specific for cargobikes to its range. Besides new products, the company has also opened a new regional sales office in the Netherlands to support further growth in Europe.

Formosa Taffeta presented a series of products made with their carbon fibre including handlebars and forks. – Photo Bike Europe

Formosa Taffeta to expand market position with carbon fibre fabrics

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The introduction of tyre carcasses and anti-puncture fabric made of recycled fishing nets gave Formosa Taffeta a successful introduction into the bicycle industry. Companies like Schwalbe, Vittoria, CST and Kenda all embraced this product to make their tyres more sustainable.

Terasilic displayed its market-ready radar solutions at Taipei Cycle show. – Photo Bike Europe

Terasilic unveils bike radar sensor with 190m detection range

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Similar to the advanced collision-avoidance radar systems found in vehicles, Terasilic's new Bike Radar Sensor utilises cutting-edge 24GHz radar sensing technology. Launched at this year's Taipei Cycle show, the technology enables the sensor to detect objects up to 190 metres behind the cyclist.

Roxim partners with Magura and Tektro to offer the brake light function. – Photo Roxim

Roxim offers daylight option with Oled technology

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Combining fashion and function, Roxim offers a wide portfolio of front and rear lights for different bicycle categories. At Taipei Cycle Show 2024, the Taiwanese company presented the new ZX5E featuring Oled technology.

With the DNGate clutch system the wheelset maintains inertia and rotation after the motor power is cut off. - Photo Bike Europe

DTboost saving power with frictionless hub motor

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Robotics specialist Da Shiang Automation (DSA) premiered a frictionless hub motor at this year's Taipei Cycle show. Entering the market under the brand name DTboost, the FMS01 hub motor features the DNGate Clutch System which allows the user to ride without resistance from the motor and gearbox when exceeding 25 km/h.

Bike Venture’s Startup and Innovation Zone on the Taipei Cycle show exhibition floor proved to be a successful formula. – Photo Bike Venture

Inaugural Bike Venture brings investor interest to Taipei Cycle show

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The inaugural Bike Venture Program, co-hosted by Taipei Cycle and ecosystem builder Anchor Asia (aka Anchor Taiwan), brought a new dimension to this year's industry event in Taipei. "Our goal is to inject new energy into the bicycle industry, expanding the pie and fostering win-win collective growth and success," explains Elisa Chiu, founder of Anchor Asia and initiator of Bike Venture.

“The high-end bicycle industry based in Taiwan has an important role in setting future trends,” explained BAS representative and ESG Manager of Giant Group, Charlie Liu Charlie Liu at Taipei Cycle Show.

'Taiwan aims to play an important role in setting future trends in...

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The leading topic for the Taiwan bicycle industry has become Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. The industry joined forces in a coalition called the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS). BAS representative and ESG Manager of Giant Group, Charlie Liu, explains the vision and strategy of this industry wide cooperation.

The buzz on the show floor on the first day of Taipei Cycle could not conceal the issues faced by the industry. – Photo Bike Europe

Taipei Cycle 2024 confirms tough year ahead for supply chain

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The 2024 Taipei International Cycle Show will go in the history books as the edition of high hopes, but low expectations. The Taiwanese component manufacturers are eagerly waiting for more order volume while the bicycle brands are confronted with a huge financial burden due to the inventory issue. As expected, the 2024 Taipei Cycle Show did not bring any relief to these challenges.

At Taipei Cycle, the Taiwan industry will showcase its focus on sustainability. – Photo Bike Europe

An opportunity to kick-start trade as industry gathers for Taipei...

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's bicycle industry had hoped for better times on the eve of the opening its annual leading event, the Taipei International Cycle Show. The support for the show with 950 exhibitors is big, but can't mask the difficulties faced by the industry.