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Eurobike Electric Bike Roundup – Part 1

September 8, 2016 by Paul Willerton 9 Comments

Haibike Yamaha electric mountain bikeBy Paul Willerton

I’ve been to a lot of bike shows around the world over the past 30 years. I believe that Eurobike, held annually in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is the best there is.

Beautiful location, great riding all around the area, young and energetic attendees, quality food and drink, creative companies and designs, and the list goes on.

2016 marks a turning point in that it was the year the eBike reached parity with the rest of the cycling industry. Equal floor space, basically. From almost nowhere eight years ago, eBike’s have bridged the gap completely.

This won’t be the case at Interbike in Las Vegas later this month. The fact that the United States has not kept pace with the rest of the world in eBike’s is no secret. We don’t share cycling culture or lifestyle as Europeans.

If history is an indicator, the USA eventually wakes up and smells the espresso. Perhaps the big brands in the States are waiting for regulation to ease and clear the way for eMTB’s before investing.

Whatever it is, it’s very evident in Europe that the brands that attacked the market in the early years have forged leading positions. The scraps still have plenty of meat on them, though, and that’s making for a vibrant market, indeed.

Here are some key realizations from the show aside from overall market growth:

eMTB’s are really strong. Many brands displayed lines devoting more than 50% to eMTB models covering the full gamut of gender and configuration.

Plus sized tire model eMTB’s are growing. Many brands had multiple models with 27.5+ tires. Think about it. It makes perfect sense.

Trekking (touring) and City eBikes are becoming really attractive. Bomber builds. These are like the BMW GS of bicycles and they are lust worthy.

Tire and component makers building eBike specific products. Extra casings, more robust and higher quality. This makes the finished bikes even better.

Motor companies are surging. Just like the motorcycle industry has Ducati, Yamaha, BMW and KTM, the eBike market has at least one strong motor maker from the most developed two-wheeled Nations.

Consumers are responding. Everywhere I went, I saw people riding eBikes. Not just here and there. Everywhere.

For example, when I rode my junky, 5-speed non-eBike rental 30km to and from the show each day, I saw couples on trekking eBikes in remote areas. They were older, in their 70’s, and they were riding high quality trekking bikes the way they are meant to be ridden.

It was eye opening. In many small towns I saw people riding good Bosch powered bikes. Sometimes they even outnumbered riders on traditional bikes.

Without further adieu, here are some images from the show floor.

Lapierre electric mountain bike

This plus sized Lapierre is a good example of the advancing eMTB field.

Lapierre electric mountain bike bosch battery

How’s that for a beefy down tube.

Haibike Yamaha electric mountain bike

Haibike garnered a lot of attention with this Yamaha powered machine.

Haibike Yamaha electric mountain bike 1

Another angle on an already angular machine.

Pininfarina Evoluzione electric bike

The Pininfarina design shop gave birth to this clean Evoluzione urban bike.

Reise Muller electric bike double Bosch battery

Are you kidding? Who wouldn’t want this dual-battery Bosch powered Reise Muller in their garage. I’ll trade in my GS, thank you.

Focus Project Y electric mountain bike

The Focus Project Y eBike was up for an award with this very smooth, lightweight hardtail.

virtual reality biking

Here’s a commercial break to bring you the future of traditional cycling. Yes, virtual reality has made it to the fitness market.

virtual biking

I didn’t get on the bike but whatever was in those goggles was making these guys laugh out loud in glee. Bike porn, apparently.

corratec electric mountain bike

Corratec’s take on the eMTB.

corratec electric mountain bike 1

Matching Bosch motor side plates were popular and give the bikes a burlier, more complete look.

cannondale electric mountain bike 2

Cannondale stepped up their eMTB offerings for 2017. We will see which models they choose to bring to North America – hopefully all of them.

cannondale electric mountain bike 3

Nice display, Cannondale. Thanks for making this photo stunning. Are those man-made terrain features behind the bike or snow fencing? Either way, you know when you’re in Europe.

cannondale electric mountain bike

Cannondale dropped out of the motorcycle market years ago. Methinks they’ve got something better, this time.

haibike touring electric bike

Haibike with a very “capable” looking trekking bike. Over 60, married and want to tour the backroads of the world? Order two and make it happen, just like thousands of Europeans before you.

Now checkout Part 2 of the Eurobike eBike Roundup!

Thanks to Paul Willerton for this Eurobike report. 

P.S. Don’t forget to join the Electric Bike Report community for updates from the electric bike world, plus ebike riding and maintenance tips!

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Filed Under: Electric Bike News Tagged With: bosch, Bosch double battery, Cannondale, Corratec, Focus Project Y, Haibike, Lapierre electric mountain bike, Pininfarina E-Voluzione, Riese & Müller, Yamaha

Comments

  1. Don DiCostanzo/Pedego says

    September 8, 2016 at 10:01 am

    What is the definition of a “Trekking Bike” Does anyone think a non-cyclist considering and electric bike knows what it is?

    Reply
    • Pete says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Good question Don. Trekking eBikes are touring electric bikes that can travel on a wide variety of terrain. For instance the E-Bike Cycle Tourists have used Haibike trekking eBikes for their adventures around Europe.

      Reply
  2. John d says

    September 8, 2016 at 11:43 am

    Can you add the model name of the bikes next time? I would like to know more about the last bike, the trekking bike from Haibike.

    Reply
    • Ken Miner says

      September 10, 2016 at 9:15 am

      John

      That is the Xduro Trekking 4.0 from Haibike.

      Reply
  3. Don Gerhardt says

    September 8, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Paul,
    Thanks for your excellent photos and comments. I am looking forward to part 2.

    Reply
  4. Ozzie says

    September 14, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Id love to talk to someone at EBR about their/your thoughts on the Bultaco Brinco. The marketability of their bikes in the USA and weather anyone here has tested it.

    Reply

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