Publisher : Wheel Giant Inc. Show DailyNovember 6, 2014
04 Massload Introduce Shimano Battery Carrier DAY 04 Selle Italia Increasing Rider Comfort 04 Tektro Offering TRP-Branded Brake 10 Future Development of the ASEAN Market: View from Thailand Systems to OE Customers 14 Chosen Release BMX Freecoaster hub 05 Wellgo - Setting the Bar High 14 First Components Launch Semi Oval Cranksets3 05 Gravel Grinding the WTB Way 15 Joytech Sponsor Hand-Bikes 06 S-Sun Strengthens Cooperation with 15 Chyuan Hong Yi - Using Data to Validate Wheel Quality OE Factories 16 Yu Hub, Your Hub 06 Alligator Portable Metal Melting Cutter 16 DURO Launch High Speed Tires for E-Bikes 06 Neco 1 Hidden Cable Headset 16 Dual Chance Innovative HR Tape 07 Step Cycling Setting Milestones 16 Yaban 11-Speed Chain Gets Complete Upgrade 07 Pacific Cycle Re-Opens Bicycle Museum 18 Prowheel 11-speed Crankset 07 Blktec－Black Technology from the UK 18 Lanxi Jieke Gain Important Place in Market 08 Asia Bicycle Industry Alliance to be 19 Chaoyang Tires Look Forward to the IBD Market Officially Established 19 Huizhou Flybike－First-Time Exhibitor at TBW 08 CHC Joins A-Team 20 Taiwan Bicycle Industry Supplies Hi-End Parts to the World
Thursday, November 06, 2014 Table of Contents
Massload Introduce Shimano Battery Carrier 04
Selle Italia Increasing Rider Comfort 04
Tektro Offering TRP-Branded Brake Systems to OE Customers 04
Wellgo - Setting the Bar High 05
Gravel Grinding the WTB Way 05
S-Sun Strengthens Cooperation with OE Factories 06
Alligator Portable Metal Melting Cutter 06
Neco 1 Hidden Cable Headset 06
Step Cycling Setting Milestones 07
Pacific Cycle Re-Opens Bicycle Museum 07
Blktec－Black Technology from the UK 07
Asia Bicycle Industry Alliance to be Officially Established 08
CHC Joins A-Team 08
Future Development of the ASEAN Market: View from Thailand 10
Chosen Release BMX Freecoaster hub 14
First Components Launch Semi Oval Cranksets 14
Joytech Sponsor Hand-Bikes 15
Chyuan Hong Yi - Using Data to Validate Wheel Quality 15
Yu Hub, Your Hub 16
DURO Launch High Speed Tires for E-Bikes 16
Dual Chance Innovative HR Tape 16
Yaban 11-Speed Chain Gets Complete Upgrade 16
Prowheel 11-speed Crankset 18
Lanxi Jieke Gain Important Place in Market 18
Chaoyang Tires Look Forward to the IBD Market 19
Huizhou Flybike－First-Time Exhibitor at TBW 19
Taiwan Bicycle Industry Supplies Hi-End Parts to the World 20 4 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
Massload Introduce Shimano Selle Italia Increasing Rider Comfort Battery Carrier or over 30 years, Ibera designed specifically to hold the Group have been making battery pack for the Japanese bicycle products. They component manufacturer's Fstarted with pedal cages for newly launched STEPS e-bike OEM factories in 1984 under, system. Massload, long- what is today, its more well- time exhibitor at TBW, are known brand name, Massload. happy to show the fruit of that Since that time the company has cooperation—the CL-623 at this grown considerably. Today they year’s show. Not content with have six factories in Taiwan, and just designing a carrier that fits two in mainland China. Their Shimano's battery, Massload Massload brand bicycle products have packed the carrier with ▲Returning once again to old haunts, Selle Italia Product Manager, Piet Van der Velde proudly shows range now includes: kickstands, other features to both improve off his creations. bottle cages, bar ends, carriers strength and reduce weight. The and even elastic straps. strap holder holes of the CL- elle Italia were one of the overflows with great features Ibera Group’s extensive 623 can of course be used with first and you could say that improve the function of the production facilities were any straps, but with Ibera's own founding companies of bike and rider enjoyment. Having one reason why they were brand straps the carrier can STaichung Bike Week, for over a wider platform than other MTB approached by Shimano and benefit from its proprietary hook ten years now they have been saddles helps increase rider asked to help provide a carrier retention system. booking hotel space and making comfort levels, especially when product presentations to product riding for long periods of time. managers visiting Taichung in The tough surface, features an November. This year, they have anti-grip covering so riders don't returned to the Tempus Hotel stick to the saddle when they and kindly took some time out of want to stand on the pedals. a busy schedule to show Wheel The under side of the nose Giant some of the OE products even has a rubber stop that can they have been introducing to be comfortably rested on the visiting buyers. shoulder if the cyclist dismounts One of the famous Italian and wants to carry the bike. brand's saddles that is currently Selle Italia are currently gathering much interest at TBW introducing their full range of is their Nepal MTB saddle. OE saddles at their booth in the The well thought out design Tempus Hotel. ▲Massload's carrier for Shimano STEPS battery.
Tektro Offering TRP-Branded Brake Systems to OE Customers ver the last 30 years, quickly gained a glowing reputation features two smaller pads which Tektro have risen to in many high-end segments of the contact the rotor fractionally before become Taiwan's premier market. Products like their carbon the two larger pads. The result Obrake system manufacturer. Both armed RevoX, and the TTV is an increased responsiveness the company, and their products linear pull brake became go to of braking power. Weighing in at have a garnered an industry- products in the world of cyclocross just 401 grams for the complete wide reputation for reliability, and time trials. This year, Tektro system including lever, the Slate ingenuity and integrity. Even with are offering a full range of the 4 is one of the lightest complete this standing and its cutting-edge boutique-branded TRP brakes to systems on the market today. products, Tektro found it hard to OE customers. Tektro are introducing their break into the very highest end Attracting much attention is full range of products at their booth of the market, and so created the TRP's Slate 4 hydraulic disc brake in the Tempus Hotel. ▲Tektro Vice President, Aver Tsai(left) and TRP high-end brand TRP in 2006. for mountain bikes. The uniquely Marketing Director, Lance Larrabee with TRP's TRP branded products designed quad-piston brake impressive Slate 4. November 6, 2014 5
Wellgo - Setting the Bar High Gravel Grinding the WTB Way
hile the bike industry quantifiable data wirelessly via t WTB everybody in the may use high- ANT+ protocol from the in-built company rides a bike, tech manufacturing transmitters to either a cyclo- everyone talks about the processesW or even materials, computer or smart phone app. Alatest and greatest products, for the most part a bicycle and Thrust E is also able to detect because everyone is thinking its components are generally the difference in power placed about the next bike they're considered low-tech. Wellgo on both pedals to show riders going to buy. This ride-intensive may be changing that. how balanced their pedaling working environment led to the For 35 years the leading action is. Outside of the average development of WTB's Nano Taiwanese pedal-maker has 40% / 60% range indicates that 700 x 40 tire for gravel-grinder been forging, casting, and riding position is sub-optimal. bikes. At the time WTB didn't cncing, what are essentially With the Thrust E, Wellgo have any customers asking for hunks of metal, into cutting- are bringing pedals into the it, but riders at the Marin County edge pedals. It speaks volumes digital age, and continue to set based company felt that riding for their designs that they can the bar for others to meet. along mid-west dirt and gravel come up with products so roads on a drop bar bike could full of features, usefulness, be vastly improved with the and beauty. It is the genius of right tire. WTB's developers Wellgo. dreamed up a tire with a meaty For the new model year, ▲WTB's Jason Moeschler presents the Nano 40c casing which offeried a 700 x 40 tire for Gravel Grinders. however, Wellgo are saying good high volume of air to cushion bye to low-tech and entering rough dirt roads. They chose the into the world of high-tech with well-proven Nano tread pattern The riders at WTB love their Thrust E range. Each pedal because of its raised centerline the Nano 700x40c, and as they features an integrated sensor for reduced rolling resistance on introduce it to product managers and transmitter. The sensor hardpack roads, and numerous at Taichung Bike Week, many detects how much power is knobs for extra grip on loose others will get the chance to being applied by the cyclist. surfaces. sample its benefits Other systems usually measure this at the hub, cranks or bottom brackets—removed from where direct contact between rider and bike takes place. The Thrust E measures power output ▲Wellgo push technology with their Thrust E in watts and transmits the pedals. 6 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
S-Sun Strengthens Cooperation Alligator Portable Metal with OE Factories Melting Cutter
lthough bicycle lights are ith years of generally regarded as a experience in inner mainly aftermarket item, cable production, AS-Sun does not want to put AlligatorW have developed a any limitations on its business Portable Metal Melting Cutter. partnerships. So in Taichung The set includes a melting gun, Bike Week the light manufacturer a power unit, a cleaning device, will seek to cooperate with OE goggles, and gloves. With manufacturers to develop a different kinds of settings, the product that can be integrated operator can cut stainless wire ▲ With years of experience in inner cable on a bike. When many bike or steel wire into same high- production, Alligator have developed a Portable manufacturers design bikes, quality wire end. Cutting inner Metal Melting Cutter. they think about how to cables within three seconds and integrate lights into bike frames. naturally fusing ends together to Especially on e-bikes which form a closed head, so that the must be designed with lights cables do not split or become integrated into the frame. several well-known bicycle sharp. This job can be left to S-Sun. brands, and has found new Currently the light manufacturer business opportunities and new is already cooperating with directions at TBW. Neco 1 Hidden Cable Headset
▲Neco President, Neco Wang(second from left) is very confident about Neco's groundbreaking hidden cable routing bicycle developed in cooperation with Tianjin Battle.
eco are launching a hidden wire headset. The upper and lower Npart of headsets are equipped with the ports allowing braking and shifting cables to pass through. In addition to decreasing wind resistance, the design also increases the aesthetics of the headtube, reinforcing brand image. ▲Tianjin Battle spec Neco's hidden cable headset. November 6, 2014 7
Step Cycling Setting Milestones Pacific Cycle Re-Opens his year sees cutting- new 85mm wide rim. Weighing Bicycle Museum edge rim manufacturer, in at just 490g, the company Step Cycling coming out claim that they have the world's n September 27th, Twith a new range of carbon rims lightest fatbike rim which is also Pacific Cycle's Museum extending their current line-up in tubeless ready. re-opened in its new new and exciting directions. Rounding out the carbon Ohome in Taoyuan county. After two years of product range, Step are also introducing Pacific Cycle hope to promote development and testing, Step their new XC/AM carbon MTB bike culture and ethos with the Cycling have optimized their new rims. Tubeless ready and museum. In addition to giving carbon rims for the dissipation of hookless, the rims are certainly visitors an insight into a variety brake pad heat, specifically with lightweight, yet strength has of bicycles and an understanding Swiss Stop brake pads. Having been increased through Step's of bicycle history and culture, the satisfied themselves and proven use of a specially-designed hook museum lets visitors see the life- their rims to offer a superior structure. story of every bike type, giving advantage, the company is now Customers may visit Step them a fresh view into the world offering several models in the Cycling booth at the Splendor, of cycling. Museum, can give visitors the range for 28/38/50/60/85mm room 1317 for more information Exhibits include a collection background information behind tubular and clinchers tires. about their cutting-edge new of about 150 classic bicycles, all these facts. The museum For the fatbike market, products. featuring 90% of Pacific Cycle's explains not only the history and Step have also developed a bike designs since 1980, a bicycle evolution of the bicycle, but also evolution science booth showing provides an overview of a variety visitors the history of the bicycle of domestic and rare collectable through the decades and letting bikes. them understand the principles of By booking on the internet bicycle operation. The museum just before visiting, the museum is designed to arouse visitors offers guided group tours with the curiosity about bikes, and unlock advantage of having someone the answers to many kinds of to explain the exhibits. Visitors bike-related questions. may also wish to turn their trip to Did you know that the Taoyuan's Hsinwu township into a background for the invention of complete weekend getaway with bicycles came from a volcanic a combined visit to the Pacific eruption? Did you know that the Bicycle Museum, Yongan Fishing first modern style bicycle was Port with its delicious food, developed in 1885 and was called leisurely cycling through 'Green a 'safety bicycle'? Have you seen Tunnel' and taking in the glorious Taiwan's early Happiness bike river views. brand? Further information With some free leisure is available at http://www. time, a trip to the Pacific Bicycle pacificcyclesmuseum.com
Blktec－Black Technology from the UK lktec have a product angle can be adjusted up or line which includes: down. The company's highest- wheelsets, handlebars, end wheelsets, C one, is perfect Bstems, and seatposts. The for climbing. The tubular type rim outer coating of the company's height is 45mm, and the width products is exclusively in matte is 25mm. Spokes, hubs and black, to show the carbon fiber’s rims are all made from carbon highest quality. fiber material. By using bindings, R3 aero bars are spokes can be easily replaced aerodynamic with hidden cable if broken. The entire set weighs routing design, while the rest 1,200 grams. 8 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
Asia Bicycle Industry Alliance CHC Joins A-Team to be Officially Established
n October 9, 2014, Bicycle Association Chairman, bicycle associations Ma Chung Chao reported on from Korea, Philippines, recent preparations for the OJapan, India, Russia, China alliance, and Taiwan Bicycle and Taiwan, as well as other Association Chairman, Tony Lo industry representatives, held made a supplementary report. a meeting in Kunshan City, China Bicycle Association Deputy Jiangsu Province, China to Chairman, Ms. Xiao Yun Huo make preparations for the gave supplementary information formal establishment of the on the previously prepared draft Asia Bicycle Industry Alliance. of the 'Asian Bicycle Industry Although representatives from Alliance Guidelines' with some Vietnam and Turkey's bicycle representatives proposing
associations were unable to amendments. ▲ First row: A-Team Deputy Chairman, Ben Yuan; Chairman, Robert Wu and Deputy Chairman, attend, present representatives Asia Bicycle Industry Hank Kao (from left), Second row: CHC Deputy GM, Francois Liang and the staff. were able to confirm that Alliance members will work the alliance will be officially together for the prosperity of established at next May's the Asian bicycle industry and Shanghai show. market as well as promoting At the meeting China cycling culture.
▲ A-Team General Secretary, Francois Liang making a presentation.
hen KMC Chairman, Manager, Hope Chou, to be the Robert Wu took new Executive Secretary. over the duties of Under the leadership A-TeamW Chairman from Michael of the two former Chairmen, Tseng earlier this year, the A-team members have A-Team officially stepped into a successfully developed the new era. The group held their core competitiveness of lean first meeting under the new production by implementing Chairman on October 21, 2014, TPS/TPM/TQM. For the next to discuss its vision, mission stage, members will aim to and strategy over the next three transfer lean manufacturing years. to lean enterprise, with this In order to provide better the group will become the service to its members and benchmark of Taiwanese work more efficiently, the traditional industry. A-team has decided to invite the In the future, the A-Team Cycling & Health Tech Industry will continuously serve its R&D Center (CHC) to be a members and support the member of the group. They also bicycle industry to ensure invited CHC General Manager, sustainable development in Francois Liang, to be the new Taiwan. General-Secretary and the CHC November 6, 2014 9 10 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
Future Development of the ASEAN Market: View from Thailand
▲Thanks to the efforts of the Thailand Tourism Bureau, the organizer NEO, and participating vendors, the cycle show has been steadily expanding in size.
he 10 ASEAN states have Laos), radiate vitality and United, and Wim, and each has market has developed quickly, a combined population promise. Now that the importance an annual output of 500,000- and the country's economy has of 642 million, and their of the ASEAN states has won 800,000 bikes. It is projected that grown steadily. Of Taiwanese Tvast market potential is attracting international recognition, the the three companies together firms operating in Vietnam, plenty of global attention. The North ASEAN + China economic produced a combined total of 1.65 Asama and Strongman have members of ASEAN have corridor is poised to create a vast million bicycles in 2014. Indonesia the greatest output. The dispute been displaying increasing new economic world in 2015. also imports a large number of between Vietnam and China that vigor, and are expected to play Among the 10 ASEAN bikes, and imported more than erupted again during 2014 incited important roles among the states, Indonesia, Thailand, 4.3 million units from China in a burst of rioting that damaged world's emerging economies. Vietnam, and Cambodia have the 2013. As a result, Indonesia's the buildings and equipment Both the South ASEAN group greatest impact on the bicycle annual sales volume has been of Taiwanese companies in (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, world. In particular, thanks to its around six million bicycles in Vietnam. But although production the Philippines, Brunei), which tariff advantage, Cambodia has recent years. Thailand's largest has gradually been restored, has been gaining favorable notice become an OEM paradise for bicycle company is LA Bike, the episode has affected the in recent years, and the rising major brands in the EU and US. which is also the biggest bicycle willingness of Taiwanese firms North ASEAN group (Thailand, Indonesia's three major bicycle producer in any of the ASEAN to invest in Vietnam. The three Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, assembly firms are Insera, countries. In addition, the Thai leading Taiwanese assembly plants in Cambodia are A&J, Strongman, and Asama; the exported bicycles made by these assemblers fetch relatively high unit prices among ASEAN bikes, and are favored by EU brands. As a result, exports from Cambodia have grown steadily. Although occasional strikes have slowed deliveries, Cambodia's zero-duty advantage ensures that EU brands will continue to
▲The Bangkok Bike Show was held in Bangkok Impact Hall 4. ▲A-Pro (China) GM Yang Po-wen is ▲President Kongpan (Tri) Premoj of Bike place orders. China's Cronus enthusiastic about the potential of the Zone, an agent of Cervelo. also began producing at its new ASEAN market. November 6, 2014 11
the Bangkok area. Many people in the holding of bicycle shows the bicycle industry have a positive at exhibition centers, shopping view of the new government, and malls, and even railway stations. the country's innate optimism is Bangkok's NEO held cycle shows still very apparent. in May and October of last year, and participating vendors gave Rapid growth in road these events enthusiastic reviews. bikes sales This year some department stores also held exhibitions Due to inventory pressure attracting major crowds, and in Europe and North America, cycle shows have even been held as well as the Thai government's at larger railway stations. The ▲From left: Hang Kuang Hardware President Yang Chih-hsu, Ming Cycle President Tai Shan Chang, and Ming Cycle GM Hung Kun-huang are all attentively watching the ASEAN bicycle market. preferential loans to encourage potential of the bicycle market is the auto industry, bicycle sales widely acknowledged, and NEO fell by close to 20% during the continued to hold cycle shows plant in Cambodia this year, benefits. When this project is first half of 2013. In addition, in May and October of this year. and has an annual assembly completed, it will have a profound the demonstrations and riots These shows were chiefly aimed target of 220,000 bicycles. influence on Thailand's economic that occurred during the first at the Thai domestic market. There is also a small cohort of development and China's half of 2014 also took their toll The May show was relatively Chinese bicycle manufacturers international trade. on bicycle sales. Nevertheless, small, and did not feature any currently assessing the possible While Thailand has some companies report that new products; instead, it mostly establishment of plants in unquestionably achieved their sales actually jumped this achieved the elimination of Cambodia. impressive growth and regional year, and road bikes enjoyed inventory, chiefly through discount economic status, its political the fastest sales growth, which sale. Because new products had The Kra Isthmus Canal instability remains a source of contrasts with the popularity of been introduced by the second Plan much dismay. For instance, the mountain bikes in the past. The half of 2014, the October show demonstrations and rioting that Bangkok government has built a contained a wider range of Thailand is the economic broke out this spring caused much 24-kilometer cycling route near bicycles, and was larger in scale hub of the North ASEAN trepidation among tourists and the city airport, and this has than the May event. countries. Thailand has a investors, who naturally tended to become a popular cycling area population of 67 million, and stay away. Nevertheless, although after work and on weekends. Bangkok Cycle Show the vast majority of its citizens the military government that The facility has helped stimulate are polite and friendly; 95% of took power after Prime Minister road bikes sales, and road bikes This year's 2nd Bangkok Thais are Buddhists. Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra stepped now have a market share on a Cycle Show was held in and China are currently planning down has only been in control of par with that of MTBs. The rainy October. According to Tanaphat to construct a canal across the country for a few months, a season, which lasts from June to Sirikulvadhana, business Thailand's Kra Isthmus. By majority of Thais feel that the new September in Thailand, as well manager for the organizer NEO, providing a direct connection government will bring stability, as the intense heat prevailing this year's exhibition area was between the Indian Ocean and which will stimulate more economic from May to September, has a 7,000 m², an increase of 2,000 Gulf of Thailand, this enormous development. Although the noticeable impact on cycling. project will cut the distance demonstrations during the first half Bicycle sales have traveled by shipping that now of the year had a severe impact rebounded strongly since the passes through the Strait of on tourist income and delayed second half of last year. The Malacca by more than 1,000 product shipments, most Thais growing number of cyclists kilometers.The cut shipping time assert that the inconvenience and and increasing prevalence of and cost will yield great economic economic losses were limited to cycling activities has prompted
▲The road bike market is growing rapidly in Thailand. ▲Masi and Cinelli were represented by agents. ▲Tire Co is the auto tire subsidiary of Thailand's Vee Rubber. 12 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
cycling teams are forming, and LA Bike Thai manufacturers such as LA Bike, as well as most distributors, LA Bike is Thailand's largest are actively expanding sales bicycle manufacturer, and has an into neighboring countries. In annual output of 1.3-1.6 million contrast with the past, when bikes, depending on the market most agents focused their efforts and business conditions. The exclusively within Thailand, company produced approximately a majority of agents are now 1.38 million bicycles last operating within such regional year. Roughly one-half of the countries as Vietnam, Myanmar, company's output is exported, Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia and the remaining half sold on as the various brands take the domestic market. Exports advantage of ASEAN's new are chiefly bound for the EU and economic integration. Due to neighboring countries such as ▲The family enterprise Winncomp displayed Totem bicycles. Shown here are proprietor Mr. Hsu (2nd from left), Mrs. Hsu (2nd from right), Mimi Hsu Chih-ping (1st on right), and sister Ling-ling the absence of import tariffs Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, (1st on left). (Form E must be filled out), it is Laos, and India. Domestic currently advantageous for firms retailers number around 150, and m² compared with 2013, and folding bikes, and children's bikes, in Thailand to import bicycles LA has 60 of its own specialty participating vendors numbered etc., and a few vendors displayed and parts from China, and most stores. LA Bike established the approximately 300. While fat tire bikes. Many visitors were mass-market bicycles and the Infinite brand in 2009 in an effort agents for Trek, Bianchi, and buying bicycles on the spot, and parts and components used to to move into the medium and Specialized failed to participate, models with a price range of assemble bikes are therefore higher price range. LA Bike has and Strongman, which exhibited 10,000-20,000 Thai Baht enjoyed imported from China. Thailand two Culture Cycliste flagship its Bulls brand last year, was the best sales. For instance, the imposes 30% tariffs on bikes stores in the Bangkok area; the also absent, most brands were distributor Jave had its sales and parts imported from non- first store opened in November represented by their agents, and personnel out selling bicycles at ASEAN countries, but bicycles 2013, and the second opened in new vendors included Asia Bike, the show, and the promotional used in international-class December 2014. LA Bike jointly World Bike (agent for Giant), and activities held by this and other races (such as UCI-recognized established the Singha Infinite Cycle Sports (agent for Merida). distributors induced a wave of events) are subject to tariffs of cycling team with the Thai brewer LA Bike—Thailand's largest purchasing among visitors. only 1%. Chinese head most Singha Corporation this year, and bicycle manufacturer—also Although the crowd at the bicycle importers and distributors, this team plans to obtain a UCI continue to support the show, and show was only passable, most and the outstanding younger intercontinental professional team expanded the size of its booth. vendors were still optimistic generation possesses both an license in two years. The bicycles on display this about the potential of Thailand's international outlook and modern year included road bikes, MTBs, bicycles market. More and more business thinking.
▲LA Bike President Surasith Tiyavacharapong (front); GM Prakit Lertyaovarit (back right) and Jimmy Chen (back left).
◄LA Bike executives attended Cionlli President, Ching Song Lee's 50th anniversary party. November 6, 2014 13
LA Bike
▲LA Bike has established Singha Infinite team. LA Bike President Chen Chiu-wen is 6th from the right in the back row.
Nave Bike
▲LA Bike's Culture Cycliste flagship store.
▲From left: Hsueh Kuang-hung, Mrs. Hsueh, and Kesri Hsueh. Asia Bike
▲President Seema Permyong (left) founded Asia Bike in ▲Asia Bike is the Thai agent for both BH and Wheeler. From left: 1988; also shown are Sida Permyong (center) and Srach Asia Bike Side, Wheeler Assistant Manager Chen Hui-chen, Ho Permyong (right). Hsin-ju of Wheeler, Chen Yun-an.
Cycle Sport
◄◄GM Nathakora Wu is a third- generation member of the company. ◄Crowds of people looking at bikes were thick at the Cycle Sports booth.
OPTIMA World Bike
▲Tanapant Sirpornpasarn is in charge of ▲President Fu Chien-sheng of marketing. Giant's Thailand agent. 14 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
Chosen Release BMX First Components Launch Semi Freecoaster hub Oval Cranksets
ue to changes in Free durability over the average Perlin irst Components GM, Style riding, hubs must type bushing. Chosen have also Johnson Lee, saw oval have better strength and added three internal washers chainrings as being Ddurability. Chosen hub features with which riders can adjust the Fmore suitable for straight- self-lubricating bushings which travel by themselves. line acceleration and circular offer a 3-fold increase in chainrings more suitable for steep climbing. With this philosophy the company has launched its latest crankset combining a large oval chainring and a small circular chainring. The pedaling efficiency of the 50T oval chainring is approximately the same as the 52T circular chainring. ▲First Components GM, Johnson Lee. Additionally, the riders can replace the chainrings easily can be lowered. according to the road situation First Components have and the desired functionality. By also launched other oval-related doing so, the purchase costs products for track bikes. November 6, 2014 15
Joytech Sponsor Hand-Bikes ith many improvements and brake function. It also features an adjustable adjustments, Joytech's handbike seatback, mechanical transmission and is the only one in Taiwan to stepped intelligent power-assistance, so that completelyW comply with international safety people with disabilities can ride the hand- regulations, and is suitable for use by bike securely. Joytech President, Steven handicapped persons. The bike has both Chen enthusiastically donated 10 hand- an electronic braking system and a hand bikes to Taichung disability associations, so that more people with disabilities could exercise safely.
▲First Components GM, Johnson Lee.
◄Taichung City Government Mayor, Jason Hu appreciated Joytech President, Steven Chen's enthusiastic donation of 10 hand-bikes to Taichung disability associations.
Chyuan Hong Yi - Using Data to Validate Wheel Quality hyuan Hong Yi is a subsidiary of Achimay and a OEM & ODM Cwheelset supplier focusing on both hand-built and machine- built wheelsets. Unlike other manufacturers, Chyuan Hong Yi have started utilizing specialized testing machinery to produce data which can validate the quality of ▲Achimay President Archer Wu (second from left) leads their wheelsets. salesman Alex Hsiao (left); factory manager, Yong Chang Chang (second from right) and Jennifer Tsai (right) in serving the Traditionally, while hand-built bicycle industry. wheelsets strongly emphasize quality and workmanship, testing relies on a craftsman's to fine-tuning and testing, in-house, allowing experience to fine-check all aspects of them to provide customers with stable and the wheel, but produce no empirical data. optimal wheelset quality, as well as provide This lack of numerical information can cyclists with better value for money. lead to unreliable wheelset quality. In Chyuan Hong Yi have also assisted order to achieve both superior and more customers in their considerations of stable quality for their wheelsets, Chyuan development of their wheelsets hubs, Hong Yi have purchased several state-of- spokes, nipples using the 'overall wheel the-art wheel testing machines, including performance' as a basis for product computerized tension, truing, and rolling design. They also provide customers with rigidity testing machines that can supply professional technical service and after- complete numerical data on wheelset sales support. quality. In the future, the company plans to In June 2014, the company purchased focus on carbon fiber wheels, further raising a new 300 m2 plant to house the new the standards of their wheelsets, and giving equipment, and they have now moved their their customers wheelsets of outstanding entire wheel-building process, from lacing quality. 16 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
Yu Hub, Your Hub DURO Launch High Speed Tires for ounded in 1982, Yu Hub for two of its hubs. The first E-Bikes has more than 30 years is for their MTB-01R—a 6 -Bikes have received of history. During that pawl, 72-click rear wheel hub, a lot of attention in Flong time, the hub manufacturer designed for MTB use. The Europe and sales have has been providing customers second, for their BR-02R, a Econtinued to rise, so Duro has with excellent quality and perfect 6-pawl, 16T cog, 72-click hub responded to this trend by service as well as building a designed for BMX racing bikes launching four types of special good reputation in the industry. weighing just 267 grams and high-speed e-bike tires. With the At this year’s TBW, Yu available in eye catching colors. number of 45 km/h high-speed Hub is having a special launch e-bikes increasing, Duro's e-bike tires are designed to meet high- speed riding demands. Having ▲ Yu Hub's are showing off their high quality. passed the EU's motorcycle tire standard ECER75, Duro have will introduce more models and no doubts about the strength specifications, in order to supply of their tires. In the future, they the demand of e-bikes.
Dual Chance Innovative HR Tape sually when frame is introduced an innovative HR ▲Yu Hub's are showing off their high quality. being painted, tape (Heat Reaction) thermal reaction must be used; and after tape. After the paint application, Upainting, this tape needs to be it will naturally deform, curl up manually torn off. This can be and fall off. The cost is only time consuming, and in winter it slightly higher than the average will be much harder to tear off— tape, but it can save manpower, adhesive residue may also be and provides a better quality of left behind. To counter these paint. problems, Dual Chance have
▲HR tape showing heat deformation after use.
Yaban 11-Speed Chain Gets Complete Upgrade aban's 11-speed chains Carbide Heat Treatment, have been given a new increasing both hardness and plate design, with each aesthetics. Yside being thinned and the center thickened. This design will prevent the plate from shaking during riding, cutting out abnormal rattling noises. Additionally, as the inner plate has been treated with Teflon to reduce friction, shifting will be more accurate. Rollers and pins ▲ The pieces of Yaban's 11-speed chain; plates, have been treated with Cromium rollers and pins have all been redesigned to increase performance. November 6, 2014 17 18 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
Prowheel 11-speed Lanxi Jieke Gain Important Crankset Place in Market
or its crankset, Whole The 10-speed crankset is the Man has focused not only company’s mainstay for road on OEM production but bikes, but as 11-speed products Falso on its own brand, Prowheel, have also become popular, which it markets around during this year’s Taichung the world. The company’s Bike Week, Prowheel is also products are made mainly with displaying its 11-speed road bike aluminum alloy, with 9-speed cranksets and are expecting to and 10-speed cranksets as launch more related products in the major products for MTB. the future.
▲ Lanxi Jieke GM, Jack Huang (left) and Foreign Trade Manager Saul Zhao (right). irst-time exhibitors, Lanxi new products. Jieke hope that they General Manager, Jack can meet and introduce Huang pointed out that many Fa variety of special products single arm activated disc brakes to industry professionals and are likely to cause deformations buyers during Taichung Bike in rotors with a diameter smaller Week. The most high-profile than 120mm. With that in mind, of these products being their Lanxi Jieke specially developed S-3 mechanical disc brake for a dual actuated mechanical cyclocross bikes, and their Y-1 disc to resolve the problem and hydraulic disc brake. allow the use of various sizes of From Zhejiang's Lanxi city, rotor with their brakes. The Y-1 ▲ Prowheel's 11-speed road bike crank set. Jieke Sports Equipment produce hydraulic disc brake for mountain mainly bicycle disc brakes and bikes has a forged body and cranksets. With disc brakes in became very popular after its high demand in recent years, launch at the Taipei exhibition, Lanxi Jieke have seen sales and has currently found a place reach 1.5 million units, they have in the mass market. also specially developed some November 6, 2014 19
Chaoyang Tires Look Huizhou Flybike－First-Time Forward to the IBD Market Exhibitor at TBW
his is the second time has become relatively high Chaoyang Tire has compared to previous years. attended Taichung Bike Chaoyang believe that with a full TWeek (TBW). According to range of categories and sizes, Chen Guo Qing in the tire sales it will be easier for customers to department, “Taichung Bike choose their products. Week gives us very important The company offers the access to the IBD market and is snow bike tires in 29 inches, also helpful in increasing product 27.5 inches, 26 inches and 20 visibility.” inches. In order to be more Chaoyang Tire has been competitive, Chaoyang Tire will producing snow bike tires for a launch tubeless ready snow bike long time. In recent years, snow tires in the future. Meanwhile, bikes have been well-received their snow bike tires will be ▲ Huizhou Flybike Deputy GM, Ajie Li (left) and company staff display the latest carbon fiber by consumers worldwide, and installed with spikes for more products at TBW. the demand for these products difficult road conditions. ounded eight years ago, Europe, America and Taiwanese Huizhou Flybike has assemblers. its own carbon fiber Aware of the importance Fmanufacturing plant with 400 of TBW, Deputy GM, Ajie Li employees. The company mainly is showcasing the company’s produces carbon fiber frames newly developed suspension and rims, with a monthly output mountain bike frames, of 3,000 frame sets and of 2,000 lightweight road bike frames and wheel sets respectively. Product aerodynamic road bike frames quality has earned recognition at the event. in the bicycle industry, and the company has exports to
▲ Chaoyang Tire offer their high quality snow bike tires in a range of choices. 20 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
Taiwan Bicycle Industry Supplies Hi-End Parts to the World
aiwan export of bicycle so traditional halogen lamps are million units). Second in place bicycles to several major parts for first three replaced by LED lamps. The was NAFTA (US, Canada and countries continued to grow quarters (January through synergy between Taiwan bicycle Mexico), accounting for 19.60% substantially in volume. Export TSeptember) of 2014 grew industry and LED industry, of total export in volume (520, to New Zealand reached 12.66%, according to statistics another industry in which Taiwan 000 units). 36,536 units, increasing 81.41% compiled by the Taiwan Bicycle also possesses internationally The decrease in export compared with the same period Association (TBA) based on competitive supply chain, is one volume showed the impact of last year, benefiting greatly export figures from the Customs example of how Taiwan moves economic downturn, particularly from the Agreement between Administration, Ministry of towards becoming the center for in Europe and Australia, with New Zealand and the Separate Finance. Total value reached development and manufacturing consumers more reluctant in Customs Territory of Taiwan, USD746 million, compared with of hi-end bicycle parts globally. purchasing new bikes, and of Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu USD662 million for the same Taiwan exported 2.67 moving assembly to other tariff- on Economic Cooperation period in 2013. Among them million units of complete bicycles free areas such as Southeast (ANZTEC), which eliminated the export of electrical lighting for first three quarters this year, Asia or within the European all tariffs on bicycles exports equipment totaled USD$9.235 decreasing 6.24% compared Union, in order to avoid 14% from Taiwan to New Zealand. million, increasing 46% with the same period last year. tariff on complete bikes exported Exports to Thailand also grew comparing with the same period By region the EU (European from Taiwan. Nevertheless, 45.40% to reach 34,000 units, last year. As cycling grows Union) remained on the top in Taiwan exported nearly 40 while exports to Sweden and in popularity, cyclists become 2014, accounting for 53.68% thousand units of LEVs (Light Spain both increased over 15%. more concerned about safety, of total export in volume (1.43 Electrical Vehicles) to EU for Complete bicycles exported to first three quarters of the year, Japan also rose 1.32%, totaling growing 79.26% compared 164,000 units, but export value with the same period last year, decreased 4.83% to reach indicating that LEV is the growth USD 65.53 million, impacted by engine driving the future of devaluation of Japanese Yen. Taiwan bicycle export. The total export value of The decrease in export complete bicycles in the first volume was also the result of three quarters totaled USD1.217 46.33% fall in export to China, billion, a slightly decrease from from 222, 715 units to 119,533 USD 1.226 billion (0.75%) for the units for first three quarters of same period last year. However, the year. However, in value the the average unit price rose from export to China reached USD USD 430.51 to USD 455.70, a 67million, falling only 5.59%. 5.85% increase, showing that Unit price rose 75.25% to USD continuous effort by Taiwan 559.76, indicating that the bicycle industry to upgrade in demand of the Chinese market quality, function and design was changed to high-end bicycles. well recognized globally. Export of complete
Taiwan Bicycle Industry Exports (January to September of 2013 and 2014) Jan. to Sept. Jan. to Sept. Growth Rate 2013 2014
Total Bicycle Exports by 2.85 2.67 -6.24% volume (millions units)
Total Bicycle Exports by $12.26 $12.17 -0.75% value (USD billion）
Average unit price (USD） $430.51 $455.70 5.85% Main Parts Export Value $6.62 $7.46 12.66% （USD 100 million）
Combined Total Value of $1.88 $1.96 3.0% Bicycle and Parts Exports (USD billion) Source: TAITRA November 6, 2014 21 22 SHOW DAILY DAY 3 New Products 2015
Yibotong ALEX GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INC. Evergreen Trekking Bike Saddle ACLASS ALX846C C1 & C2 One of the biggest problems for long-distance riders is the length of Why blend in when you can break away from the crowd. Introducing time they spend in the saddle. Yibotong combined a gel material with the all new full Carbon Clincher ALX846C wheelset from ACLASS a thick foam material to form a double shock absorbing saddle which Wheels. At only 1476g a set, a 46mm deep aero profile and precision enhances riders’ comfort. sealed bearing hubs the ALX846C wheelset will make you break away from the Peloton or your friends on your next weekend ride.
Rubar Shadow Stone 38 - Hybrid Carbon Clincher ALEX GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INC. Rubar's Shadow Stone 38 is a hybrid Evergreen carbo clincher wheelset with a design that ACLASS CXD4 C1 & C2 effectively reduces brake temperatures in the braking region, eliminating the need for Disc road and cross bikes are the new standard in performance. And wheels to be treated against temperature the new ACLASS CXD4 is a new standard in high performance Disc deformation. Shadow Stone 38 is made wheels. Featuring a tubeless ready design with 4 sealed bearings from Toray HMX / T700 carbon fiber. and a high engagement hub design these wheels will provide the performance you need. Guee Multi-Function Extended Holder This extended holder, features an aluminum alloy bracket in combination with a headlight. Most well-known brands of bike computers can be attached to the top of the holder, while many brands of sports cameras can be attached to the bottom. This design feature allows riders to clear up handlebar ALEX GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INC. clutter. Evergreen ACLASS KARVES C1 & C2 Shangdong Xinpeng Carbon Pushing technology to the edge in the name of performance. The all new KARVES wheel set from ACLASS Wheels featuring T-Bar Carbon Road Bike Frame technology. The T-Bar provides amazing lateral stiffness and stability Shangdong Xinpeng Carbon use 100% Toray carbon fiber in their with amazing resistance to dents and dings that are bound to happen frames to ensure optimum quality. This helps reduce the weight 10% during your All Mountain and Enduro runs. compared to other frames, and allows more aerodynamic designs emphasizing a low drag coefficient. The frames are compatible with either caliper or disc brakes. November 6, 2014 23
CONTROLTECH KUN TENG IND. CO., LTD. Tempus A 3F SP 9 Series Dynamo Hub MST Oxford Room Every detail has been meticulously considered to produce one of Control Tech are dedicated to producing the best and most well the lightest and smallest dynamo hubs on the current market. The thought out innovations available on the market today. The MST premium dynamo construction offers not only a new dimension of Collection embodies that dedication with a set of control parts that will riding comfort, but also a dynamic force inside the hub. In addition to change the way bikes feel. Built on a stout 35mm bar clamp platform, its low resistance and ultra-slim size, this new series is unbelievably MST is dedicated to giving the most thrilling rides. light in weight and incredible efficient. The unique aerodynamic shape of the hub has been optimized to a golfball size, while attaining an unprecedented weight of only 299g.
KIND SHOCK HI-TECH CO., LTD. Tempus A 5F Ether Stem America Room Ether All Mountain Stems by KS feature an all forged and CNC machined construction with all unnecessary material removed. The result is a stem that is light and strong, perfectly suited for All Mountain and Enduro riding. When mated to our Ether carbon or HUMPERT-ASIA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. Alloy handlebars, the Ether stems stout design transforms any off road cockpit into a M-99 Rear-view mirror nimble and responsive interface The rear-view mirror on 45km/h e-bikes and S-pedelecs requires for the rider. Available in an ECE approval certificate. Anyone fitting a mirror without an ECE 50mm and 70mm lengths approval certificate loses the relevant operating licence. The new for conventional 1-1/8, M-99 and M-99L rear-view mirrors from ergotec have ECE approval steerer tubes. certification. www.cyclingright.com
Evergreen KAI CHENG BICYCLE PARTS Booth 326 CO., LTD. KC-Fatbike The KC-fatbike alloy and Cr- mo fork combines strength and lightweight. The 15mm dropouts are 150mm wide, and the fork comes with post mpounts for disc brakes. www.kcfork.com Splendor Fong lo 2-4
KIND SHOCK HI-TECH CO., LTD. Tempus A 5F J.D COMPONENTS CO., LTD. Southpaw America Room TranzX P2-ST129A It is a simple little thing, but then again the world was turned upside TranzX' Antishock series includes a seatpost, dropper seatpost, down when shifters went down under. With the advent of 1x drivetrains, and a stem all of which utilize an innovative & patented design to we saw a vacancy downstairs just begging for a hot neighbor to move absorb vibrations and provide optimal relief and pressure distribution. in. Introducing the Southpaw underbar remote specifically designed Antishock products can help reduce numbness and fatigue of the for bikes with 1x drivetrains. Sold as an accessory only, Southpaw hands, arms, shoulders uses an innovative and neck. Pictured split clamp above, the JD-ST129A allowing for 4-axis Antishock stem can of adjustment for provide optimized relief and pressure distribution, perfect ergonomics especially during long rides. and feel. 24 SHOW DAILY DAY 3 November 6, 2014 25
▲Arisun Tire focus on the mid/high-end market. Ken Cheng (left) ▲SR Suntour President, Daisuke Kobayashi (middle); Sales Manager, Vance ▲Min Ta stress technology is the essence - Will Cheng with Sales Manager, Kyle Liao. Lai (left) and Kunshan Plant GM, Ryutaro Takanura (right) are very satisfied (left) and Jane Cheng (right). with the show.
▲DVO engaging in deep product talks with customers. ▲With a branch office in Germany, Bafang has both good reputation and sales in Europe. ▲Liang Feng President, Chen From left to right: Bafang EU GM, Jack Brandsen; Marketing Director, He Xien Bing; Nian Feng puts great emphasis Technical Sales Manger, Bart Van Den Boom and Sales Manager, Joe Jiang. on product development.
▲Cheng Yi Sales Manager, Nick Hsieh (left) displaying ▲Many accessory manufacturers also exhibited in Taichung Bike Week. ▲C. Star are eagerly exploring oversea markets. Cheng Yi's folding bikes to Nan Hai Sales Manager, Lin Ching Hsiang (right).
▲Thailand Asia Bike President, ▲Jiang Ding cooperated with Jet Bike to develop new ▲Bulgaria's Drag production amounts to 40,000 bicycles annually. ▲Kalloy President, Jeff Chen and his Seema Permyong. products. Jiang Ding GM Yuan Feng Hsu (left) with Jet CEO, Drogomir Kouzov (right) plans to build a plant in Azerbaijan, wife held a barbeque party inviting Bike GM, Along Wu. and will begin production in 2015. Pictured with Drag Technical both domestic and international guests. Support, Yeselin Stoiloy-Spiro (left). 26 SHOW DAILY DAY 3
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Vice President: Jerry Wu Editorial Directors: Daphne Chen Chief Editor: Bred Wu Editorial Captain: Saya Wu Digital Publishing Dept. Captain: Stan Hsu ▲TBW has become a very important annual event. Even though some trading companies don't have a booth, they still visit the show. (from left to right) Suzico President, Susanah Wu; Marudean President, Editorial Department: Sony Chang, Chuang-wei Liao, Ned Wu Paul Lee; Suzico VP, Patrick Chuang and Suzico Sales, Albert Liu. Leon Wu, Yung Jen Lee, Alfred Tsai Editorial Assistant: Ping Chou Translation Editors: Glen Lucas, Robert Hornsey Art Designer: Jin, Jessica Lin, Tia Yu
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