TAIPEI ENGLISH The Official Show Newspaper www.BikeShowDaily.com Organized by: TAITRA March 20, 2013 日 本 語 中 文 Don't Miss! More Bike Exhibitors at TWTC Hall 1, 2F Another milestone Fairly made 4 Taiwan bike exports could reach $3 billion 11 Fairly finds a niche with high-end e-bikes Giant steps Disc jockeys 8 Taiwan’s No. 1 bikemaker enters 5th decade 20 From road to ‘cross, disc brakes are hot Charged up Down Under TaiSPO Supplement 10 Australian government sparks e-bike sales 37 Special section highlights sporting goods show Wednesday, March 20, 2013 TAIPEI 3 Today's Weather Table of Contents Today Rising to new heights Taiwan bike exports could surpass $3 billion this year ........................................................ 4 29°C What's On Today Your guide to all of the events at Taipei Cycle today .............................................................. 4 84°F Eat well in Taipei Low: 16°C (60°F) This year we focus on some of Taipei's best international restaurants ...........................7 Sun with occasional clouds Giant enters 5th decade Taiwan's bicycle giant keeps growing ..........................................................................................8 Tonight Tomorrow Charged up Down Under 16°C (60°F) 20°C (69°F) New regulations should spark Australia's e-bike market ................................................10 40% Chance Morning of rain showers Fairly made Fairly carves out a niche making distinctive, high-end e-bikes ......................................11 Contact Us A fine, little cog Specialized machining helps Taiwan's KCNC make its mark ......................................... 13 Here's how to reach the key staff of the Taipei Cycle and From blue tools to black ink TaiSPO Show Dailies: Quality trumps competitors' lower prices for America's Park Tool ...............................16 Advertising Tom Kavanagh, Publisher SPOMODE has got you covered [email protected] Joint apparel show shows off Taiwan's innovative textile makers ...............................19 +886 (0) 981 014 5533 Discovering disc brakes Taipei Cycle Show Daily Disc brakes move big into road and cyclocross markets .....................................20-21 Doug McClellan, Editor New Products [email protected] Our extensive New Products coverage starts here ............................................................ 22 +886 (0) 2 2651 1754 Special TaiSPO section See what's new at Taipei Cycle's sister show for sporting goods ..................................37 4 TAIPEI SHOW DAILY Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Schedule of Events Taiwan bike exports on course to top $3 billion GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION Taiwan’s bicycle industry overcame a tough global economy 9 a.m. - 6 p.m in 2012, and leaders said yesterday that they are optimistic of Taipei Cycle Show, Nangang Exhibition Hall and Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), continued growth this year. Hall 1, 2nd Floor, Area H; and SPOMODE, TWTC Hall 1, 2nd Floor. EVENTS 9 a.m.-5 p.m LEV test drive, 4th Floor Cargo Ramp, Nangang 10 a.m.-4 p.m TES E-scooter test ride, 1st Floor, South Side, Nangang 10-11 a.m Taipei Cycle Opening Ceremony and d&i awards ceremony (Gold Awards); 4th Floor, Room 401, Nangang 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m 2013 TaiSPO & SPOMODE Fashion Show, 1st Floor, Area C stage, Walter Yeh TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 “We feel optimistic that export value Yeh and Tony Lo, chairman of the 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m for 2013 will reach $3 billion,” said Walter Taiwan Bicycle Exporters’ Association, 17th International Bicycle Design Competition Award Ceremony, Yeh, executive vice president of the said mainland China has become an 4th Floor, Room 402, Nangang Taiwan External Trade Development increasingly important export market for 2-4:20 p.m Council, or TAITRA, which organizes the Taiwan. 2013 International Bicycle Trend Forum: “Forging Taiwan to be a Taipei Cycle Show. The average unit value of bikes Cycling Island,” 4th Floor, Room 402, Nangang That would be up from $2.73 billion exported to China reached $480 last year, the Taiwan industry posted in 2012 for far above that for Europe ($340) and Japan 2-3:50 p.m exports of complete bicycles, parts and ($390). Taipei Cycle new product launch, 6th Floor, Outdoor Balcony, accessories. “The Chinese market is very Nangang “[The] Taiwan bicycle industry had important for Taiwanese bicycle parts,” steady growth last year despite the Yeh said. 2-3 p.m Cycling Extreme Performance with Angie Marino and Mike influence of the economic recession Europe remains Taiwan’s most Steidley, 1st Floor, North Side, Nangang and the European debt crisis,” Yeh important bicycle export market, said yesterday at TAITRA’s traditional accounting for just over half of exports 2:30-3:30 p.m pre-show press conference. by value. North America is the second Flagship Presentation of TaiSPO and SPOMODE Fashion Show, Yeh and others addressed the media largest market at 25.8 percent, he said. 1st Floor, Area C stage, TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 on the eve of the 2013 Taipei Cycle Show, Although the number of complete which enters its 26th year today. bike exports from Taiwan fell slightly 6-8 p.m This year’s show — the largest bicycle to 4.33 million, the total export value of Taiwan Cycle Night trade show in Asia and the second largest bikes and parts climbed by 11.74 percent, 3rd Floor, The Canton Restaurant, Nangang worldwide — boasts 1,103 exhibitors from according to the statistics. Got an event you’d like to list in the Taipei Show Daily? 36 countries. Yeh said more than 7,000 The opening ceremony begins at 10 Please email us the information by 2 p.m. at international buyers were expected a.m. today in Room 401, on the fourth [email protected]. Include the event time, to attend, generating more than $300 floor of the Nangang Exhibition Hall. location and your contact information. million in business. n DM Taipei Cycle d&i awards honor 4 gold medalists An international panel of judges reviewed 184 entries before choosing these four as Gold Award winners for the 2013 Taipei Cycle d&i awards — what TAITRA President and CEO Yuen-Chuan Global Action 2ND FL TWTC HALL 1 Chao calls the "beauty contest of cycling." They gave d&i awards to a total of 44 products. of Taiwan won in H0617 peripherals and Hamax AS won in In the parts and Tektro Technology won 1ST FLOOR accessories for its peripherals and acces- components category, 1ST FLOOR in parts and components 1ST FLOOR I0112 currexSole Bikepro Insole, a 40g, sories for its Caress Taiwan’s Gigantex won J0733 for its Spyre bicycle brake L1109a three-layer insole that uses patented child bicycle seat, with its Equinox M.I.S.S. caliper for road and cyclo- technology. The insole helps the foot available for summer. wheelset, which uses cross bikes. Compatible with all drop-bar and shoe work as one, while a forefoot The Norwegian company strove to make a unique spoke and hub transmission brake levers, the twin-piston mechanical rebound pad increases energy return biking with children a pleasurable system that eliminates unnecessary disc brake uses a U-lever arm that allows for powerful pedaling. A three-layer experience, friction between the spokes, hub and the cable to actuate the pistons simul- system absorbs moisture to reduce and its seat rim. Because it offers a more direct taneously foot odors and blisters. uses clean connection for better lines and between the modulation. gently curving rider’s power Forged surfaces while input and aluminum complying the wheels, it inboard and with all lets a bike go outboard European faster with CNC design safety less energy. offer stiff standards. performance. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 TAIPEITAIPEI 7 Show Briefs Eat like a local ENGLISH With 34 companies, XLC offers $500 Coliped is show’s marketing support in Taipei: Day 1 biggest exhibitor to new distributors Capone’s Italian Dinnerhouse XLC, the parts brand of the Winora Group, 4TH FLOOR is making an offer it M1219 Step off the well-worn Taipei tourist path and explore hopes new distributors these lesser-known restaurant gems. Discover great food can’t refuse. The first at reasonable prices. And if you don’t speak Chinese, don’t that agree to import XLC products will receive help with their marketing. worry — just show the address to your taxi driver. This The Coliped staff at last “The first three XLC import contracts year, we feature three of the many Taipei restaurants that year’s show. that we sign here at the Taipei specialize in international cuisine. Don’t miss our other Show will be supported with a $500 restaurant selections in the next two days of the Taipei Show For the second year in a row, marketing budget,” said Bernd Lesch, Coliped, the European association of the Winora Group’s export manager. Daily. two-wheelers’ parts and accessories Along with parts and accessories, companies, stakes its claim to be the XLC offers an attractive shop-in-shop Taipei show’s biggest exhibitor. concept that can be adapted to different The seven newcomers to the shop sizes, depending on an IBD’s European Pavilion, on Nangang’s preference. fourth floor, are Ambrosio (wheelsets, “The entire XLC range is divided into rims and tires); Cicli Esperia/Fondriest six lines. XLC, XLC Comp, XLC Pro, XLC (racing bikes); Dual Press (Dr. Pad ProRide, XLC Pro SL and XLC Carbon SL cycling pads); Fir/Gist (wheelsets); offer a variety of more than 1,700 items Lake Cycling International (cycling for beginners, advanced cyclists and pro shoes); Miranda & Irmão (brakes, chain riders,” Lesch said. wheels, cranks and other components); XLC and the Winora Group are part and Rodi Sinks and Ideas (Rodi rims and of the Accell Group and are exhibiting wheels and Black Jack wheelsets). at Accell’s joint booth.