E-Bike and Bicycle Trends 2023: The bicycle and e-bike boom continues and the bicycle season is already in the starting blocks. We'll show you everything you need to know to be up to date with e-bikes and bicycles in 2023.
1. Urban e-biking
Although e-bikes have been an essential part of the bicycle market for years, they have not yet really arrived in the big cities. That could change in 2023: manufacturers are offering a growing range of lightweight, electrified city runabouts that are designed for city traffic with small batteries. For example, offers Cyklaer an e-urban bike with smart features. Additionally comes with the drive manufacturer mivice a new provider to Germany. Mivice sees its strengths in this market and is expanding its range: powerful, low-maintenance drives for city traffic. Still relatively unknown here, industry insiders also know Mivice as a producer of proven and recognized drives from leading brands.
2. More security
Further developments in many different areas will make cycling even safer in 2023 than before. These include innovations such as high beam and brake lights, which are now standard on many e-bikes. Further development steps such as the battery lamp "IQ XM Speed" from Busch & Mueller also bring the innovative safety features to sporty bikes. bicycle manufacturer Cannondale even goes one step further and installs permanently installed lighting systems and radar systems on some racing bikes to determine the distance. The aim is to increase safety in cycling for beginners and in the dark. But security also means better parking facilities. In the future, work will be carried out on bicycle parking spaces that are protected against theft and the weather, especially at train stations and in large cities, in order to further advance the traffic turnaround, such as the example of the modular "bike hub" shows.
3. Digitization
The bicycle, especially the e-bike, has arrived in the digital age. GPS tracking for anti-theft protection, sensors for precise air pressure measurement or entire digital systems for e-bikes are just a few examples. The company has a multitude of digital possibilities Fit summarized in their system: The smartphone is the digital key and enables, among other things, navigation, anti-theft protection, tracking, immobilizer or even a possible engine upgrade. The solutions are installed, for example, on selected e-bikes from the manufacturer Flyer. But subscription or sharing systems also help to take cycling to a new level and become part of a digital transport mix, such as the Sharea from Euro wheel.
4. Sustainability
Saving resources is not only a big issue in the bicycle industry because of the high inflation rate and rising energy costs. Manufacturers have been working on producing more sustainably for a long time. These can be concrete products or improvements in production. Tire manufacturer Schwalbe, for example, has announced the first recycled bicycle tire for 2023. Parts of old tires are already being put into cycling shorts by the outdoor specialist Vaude reused. Air pump and fender specialist sks Germany or lighting specialist Busch & Mueller rely on parts from 3D printers. Ortlieb, another bag manufacturer, would like to become climate-positive with its production in the long term. With every step you have to keep in mind: Sustainability is a long process and not a project. But there must be a will to take the first steps - and this is becoming more concrete with more and more manufacturers in the bicycle industry.
[blog specific=”164740″ posts_per_page=”30″ taxonomy=”post_tag” order=”desc”]5.Made in Europe
Tense supply chains during the corona lockdowns and rising transport costs have led to an expansion of bicycle production in Europe in recent years. A flourishing frame production has established itself in Portugal. In Bulgaria, Romania and Poland too, bicycle factories are experiencing growing demand. children's vehicle manufacturer puky For example, manufactures a large part of its products in Poland and Germany. In addition, around 90 percent of the e-bikes sold in Europe are now assembled in the EU. This in turn attracts component manufacturers who want to manufacture their products close to the market and use short supply chains. automotive supplier Brose manufactures its e-bike drives in Berlin, the new hub gear manufacturer 3X3 its circuits in Adelmannsfelden. ergonomics specialist Ergon is launching handles for 2023 that were not only made in Germany, but also contain materials that are mostly domestically produced.
6. Transport
The safe transport of goods and people is an essential aspect that makes the bicycle an important part of everyday mobility. Cargo bikes have become indispensable in big cities and are a practical and environmentally friendly transport solution for both families and companies. High growth is expected to continue in this segment in 2023. New players like Ca Go and longtime bike manufacturers like Winora with the "FUB" take up the trend and expand the range. But the importance of transport is also growing on conventional bikes: new luggage carrier solutions in combination with suitable bags mean greater variety when transporting. In addition, there are bicycle trailers for children, loads or even dogs, such as trailer specialist Croozers has in the assortment. In this way, different transport solutions are created for individual needs, which further strengthens the role of the bicycle in everyday mobility.
7. Cycling holiday and adventure
Bike tours not only offer great economic potential, they are simply fun. After the Corona losses in 2020, the number of cycling holidaymakers is increasing again, as the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC e. V.) with its Bike trip analysis shows. Well-developed cycle paths, especially along the rivers in Germany, invite you to a relaxed multi-day tour. You will find many exciting reports and cycling destinations in our Cycle Travel Magazine. But the adventure on the doorstep is also finding more and more fans. Sporty bike tours in the form of bikepacking and overnighters are also in demand, as they promise relaxation in nature. The bicycle industry is adapting more and more to this and supplies the right products - from voluminous handlebar bags to sporty travel companions. The gravel trend, i.e. racing bikes on field and forest paths, satisfies the thirst for adventure of many cyclists. Gravel bikes can now be found in many forms and will continue to shape 2023: whether as a bikepacking racer "Urs AL One" by BMC like that as a touring bike like that Allroad Travel 1 by Corratec, as an everyday bike for commuting like the “Daily Grinder 3" by Bulls or as a sporty racing vehicle like that Stevens Camino Pro.
In our Gravel Test Yearbook 2023, we dedicate ourselves to the topic of gravel bikes in great detail.
8. Lightweight e-mountain bikes
In the sporty bicycle sector, e-mountain biking continues to attract a growing number of fans. Loud ZIV the market share of e-bikes in the mountain bike sector will be 2022% in 90. With lightweight e-mountain bikes, the topic will become even more interesting next season. The "Shuttle SL" by Pivot is an indication of the direction in which bikes are developing: A weight of less than 20 kilograms will no longer be uncommon for e-mountain bikes. Through special children's and youth brands such as eight shot or woom the youngsters are already introduced to the sport with real mountain bikes - the young riders are enthusiastic about the social media channels with video clips of their idols.
9. Bicycle economy
The bicycle industry is now an economic factor with sales in the tens of billions. With 2,6 million bicycles and e-bikes produced, production in Germany in 2022 was at an all-time high. Significant growth is again forecast for the industry across Europe by 2030. No wonder that more and more investors are paying attention and want to further promote growth with funds in order to capitalize on it themselves. You will encounter an industry with many medium-sized, owner-managed family businesses, which are often among the world market leaders in their field, but also young start-ups that are coming onto the market with new ideas. An interesting mix that will enrich the bicycle market in the future and will certainly produce one or the other surprising business deal next year. We can be curious to see which e-bike and bicycle trends will come in 2023.
10. Esports
An exciting point in e-bike and bicycle trends 2023 and a special form of digital possibilities is e-sports. Racing cyclists in particular use the possibilities of digital platforms such as Zwiftto meet up with professionals or training partners, especially in the winter months, on the home roller trainer or on Smart trainers like the Cycle Smart ZBike to eat. Cycling is thus becoming even more of a year-round theme.
The article on e-bike and bicycle trends 2023 was created in cooperation with the Press service bicycle.