The Eurobike in Frankfurt am Main is in full swing, not just showcasing high-performance bikes but also introducing innovative solutions for urban spaces. We’ve summarised our top 10 highlights of the fair for you.
The manufacturers presented a lot of new things this year and showcased exciting innovations with regards to visibility, sustainability, and comfort. However, if you’re rushing to get out your credit card, you’ll have to wait a little while longer in most cases. The bikes presented here aren’t available as yet, but they should be in stores by the beginning of next year.
- Moustache J On, All and Off – The new on- and off-road step-throughs from Moustache
- Riese & Müller Culture Mixte silent – An all-inclusive city commuter
- VELO DE VILLE – A compact ebike any way you like it
- LI:ON – A children’s bike with a futuristic design
- MOCA – A compact ebike for the city
- Advanced Trekking Pro FS Wave – Trekking step-through with a futuristic look
- Advanced Reco Urban
- Ca Go CS 200 – The e-cargo bike with 3 levels
- Centurion Easy R900i – Get low
- CAR.LOS cargo bike
Moustache J On, All and Off – The new on- and off-road step-throughs from Moustache
The new Moustache J is the French brand’s full-suspension step-through model. Interestingly, the frame is cast from aluminium in France and consists of just two parts that don’t require any welding: the main frame and the rear end, the latter of which includes the motor interface. That is, the front triangle houses the 625 Wh battery, and the Bosch Performance Line motor is mounted to the movable rear end. The cast crosspieces are intended to increase the step-through frame’s torsional stiffness, and attaching the motor to the rear end decouples the drivetrain from the suspension kinematics. The bike is available with a derailleur-based drivetrain or a geared hub, and, due to the kinematics, there’s no spring-loaded pulley required on the non-derailleur variant. The drive unit is suspended via Moustache’s in-house Magic Grip shock, providing an incredibly plush feel on our first ride at the Eurobike. The bike is available in three different variants – On, All and Off. Their off-road capabilities increase in that exact order. The On is designed for saddlebags only with its small rack, whereas the All comes equipped with a large rack capable of carrying up to 27 kg, and the Off is their full-on off-road step-through mountain bike variant, without mudguards or racks. The J models are expected to be available from autumn this year.
For more information, visit moustachebikes.com
Riese & Müller Culture Mixte silent – An all-inclusive city commuter
With the Riese & Müller Culture, the premium German ebike brand is targeting a new and younger audience. It seems to have completely displaced the UBN Five and Seven at the company’s Eurobike booth, both of which were introduced just last year. Like the UBN, the minimalist Culture is available with a classic diamond frame or a step-through variant. The bike relies on the new Bosch Performance Line SX motor paired with 400 Wh battery. Despite putting out up to 55 Nm of torque, this should offer the silence that R&M promise in the model name. The bikes are available in a range of trendy pastel colours. The frames are made from classic round aluminium tubes, which helps lower the price. Accordingly, at around € 4,000, it should slot in at the lower end of the Riese & Müller catalogue, further appealing to a younger target group. To top it off, the bike is included in R&Ms subscription model: an all-inclusive option that covers all eventualities from punctures to misaligned wheels, guaranteeing to keep you mobile. The service is coupled with the RX Connect module, which can also cover theft as an optional extra, for example, even without a subscription. The RX Connect module is a hidden GPS chip that provides various add-on services from Riese & Müller. The all-inclusive bike will be available from autumn 2023.
For more information, visit r-m.de.
VELO DE VILLE – A compact ebike any way you like it
The new compact ebike from VELO DE VILLE with its space-saving design and 20″ wheels remains true to the principle of versatility and customisation. Anyone who clicks through the online configurator will quickly understand this bike’s motto: make the world your own. It starts with a selection of 30 different colours, a chain or belt drive, the battery size, display, handlebar, and carries on with many other configuration options from lights, and pedals, to luggage racks. With its deep configurability, the VELO DE VILLE shows how flexible compact can be. The only constant is the size of the 46 cm aluminium frame, but that’s no problem thanks to the adjustable stem, letting you adapt the bike to fit riders of almost any size. The ebike is made in Germany and will be available from mid-September 2023.
For more information, visit velo-de-ville.com
LI:ON – A children’s bike with a futuristic design
The creators of LI:ON Bikes are rethinking mobility for kids, hoping to set a new standard for the bikes of future generations. Safety is their top priority. With their 360° safety concept, the LI:ON team have taken it upon themselves to make bikes visible from every angle, which they hope to achieve via an automatic headlight and a taillight that’s visible from the side, among other things. The lights are powered by a removable battery in the down tube, which, according to the manufacturer, should last for two school weeks. Since integrated lights are nothing special these days, the bike, which is available in 4 colours, is coated in a special reflective varnish, offering another level of visibility in the dark. This is even said to trigger the object recognition feature in modern cars. At LI:ON, the focus isn’t just on safety, but also on sustainability. To this end, they’ve come up with a variable frame concept that allows kids to ride the bike for as long as possible. The bike is available with two wheel-sizes, 24″ and 27.5″, and the stem lets you adjust the handlebar position via a kind of flip chip, allowing the bike to grow with your kid. LI:ON recommend an age of at least seven years. Moreover, the frame is made in Germany from polyamide reinforced with recycled carbon fibres, it’s ebike ready, so you can build it up as an ebike in the future, and it’s said to be recyclable. The LI: ON bike is available in 3 different models, Pure, Light, and Urban, with prices starting from € 829. The fully equipped Urban model doesn’t just feature the 360° safety concept, but also comes equipped with a luggage rack and mudguards for rainy days; the Light boasts the automatic lighting system; and the Pure is all about a clean look and reduced to the essentials. If you’re late with your Easter present shopping, take note. The LI:ON will go on sale at Easter, 2024.
For more information, visit lion-bikes.com
MOCA – A compact ebike for the city
One bike to do it all. That’s what the MOCA claims to be. With its variable geometry concept, including an easily adjustable saddle and handlebar height and angle via a quick release mechanism, it should cater to riders from 1.50 to 1.95 m tall, letting you share it with the whole family. It has a 26″ rear wheel for quick acceleration and handling stability, paired with 20″ front wheel for agility and a low centre of gravity on the front luggage rack. The two racks at the front and rear can each carry a payload of up 35 kg, and the entire bike has a maximum permissible limit of a whopping 210 kg. Weighing just under a quarter of a ton when fully loaded, the bike is equipped with the Shimano EP6 cargo motor, capable of producing 85 Nm of torque and powered by a 630 Wh battery to get you up the climbs. This is paired with Litemove lights at the front and rear as well as a USB-C charging port on the top tube to charge your smartphone while on the go. A great choice for everyone measuring between 1.50 and 1.90 m.
For more information, visit moca-bike.com
Advanced Trekking Pro FS Wave – Trekking step-through with a futuristic look
Step-through bikes account for a huge proportion of the bikes sold by Advanced, making up around 60%. With the Trekking Pro FS Wave, the German brand have now completed their portfolio with a full-suspension step-through trekking bike, offering 120 mm travel. According to Advanced, it should therefore let you tour comfortably on bumpy terrain. The bike is exclusively available with an aluminium frame, though you get to choose from two variants: 625 or 750 Wh. Regardless of size, the battery is easily removable and powers a Bosch Performance Line CX motor. The Trekking Pro FS Wave also caters to different budgets: for € 4,499, you get a Shimano DEORE drivetrain, but you can upgrade to the Shimano XT if you’re willing to spend € 4,999. The more expensive model also boasts a dropper seat post and a high beam function on the headlight. Both versions come with a taillight with a brake light function as standard. In terms of weight, the models range between 27 and 28 kg. Advanced don’t officially approve the bike to pull a trailer, though you can attach a hitch to the thru-axle.
For more information, visit advanced.tech
Advanced Reco Urban
With the new Advanced Reco Urban, the German brand are building on their success, which is based on innovation, sustainability, and cool looks. Announced for the second quarter of 2024, the brand’s latest urban ebike is also made from recyclable material – a carbon fibre reinforced composite that can be easily recycled at the end of its life. The injection moulded frame takes just 3 minutes to produce, and they can also make components using the same technique. Like the composite handlebar, with a rigid fork already in development.
For the latest iteration of the sustainable city commuter, Advanced are hoping to drop the price to target a larger group, for which they’ve done a range of things to achieve: on the one hand, the Reco is exclusively available in one size, one colour, and one build spec, and, on the other hand, the standard spec only includes a 250 Wh Bosch Range Extender, which attaches to the handlebar via a FIDLOCK closure. The opening in the frame remains empty, but you can fill it with a 400 Wh Bosch battery if required. Thereby, Advanced have managed to push the price of the sustainable ebike featuring the new Bosch SX motor down to € 3,499.
For more information, visit advanced.tech
Ca Go CS 200 – The e-cargo bike with 3 levels
With the CS 200, Ca Go introduce an even shorter Long John cargo bike than its big brother, the FS 200. Thanks to the compact frame design, measuring just 2.04 m in total and therefore significantly shorter than the 2.70 m long FS 200, this e-cargo bike should be a lot less cumbersome to manoeuvre through day-to-day traffic. Due to the low centre of gravity, it also offers more stable handling. When it comes to hauling cargo, you’re spoilt for choice: the e-cargo bike offers three different cargo carrying options. You can put up to 30 kg on the rear rack. Up front, the main tray is divided into two levels. A smaller rack at the top with a carrying capacity of 18 kg, and another storage compartment at the bottom, which is cleared to bear 30 kg. The storage space at the bottom has been optimised around the classic Eurobox format, whereas the upper rack of the CS 200 can be adapted and expanded using the MIK interface. This system provides a lot of flexibility thanks to products from a wide range of third-party suppliers. To help you transport all that luggage, the Ca Go e-cargo bike currently relies on the Bosch Powerpack 545 battery and a Bosch Cargo Line motor. Designed as a one-size-fits-all, the bike should accommodate riders from 165 to 195 cm tall.
For more information, visit cagobike.com
Centurion Easy R900i – Get low
Low, lower, step-through. The Centurion Easy R900i almost looks like an oversized scooter. The extremely low-slung frame is designed to make getting on and off easier than ever before. The Bosch Performance Line CX motor provides sufficient support for leisurely rides together with the 625 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery. In combination with the relaxed geometry, the Centurion Easy is the right choice for those who want to take it, uh… easy. A bike for all those who place a premium on easy mounting and dismounting, as well as a laid-back look.
The front rack has 10 kg carrying capacity, and the rear rack can haul goods weighing up to 30 kg. Both are compatible with the practical Racktime Snapit 2.0 system. Centurion offer the dropped step-through ebike in a subtle blue or striking copper finish.
For more information, visit centurion.de
CAR.LOS cargo bike
Cargo bikes can broaden your horizon enormously and have become an indispensable part of urban life: whether for shopping or taking the kids to kindergarten. If only they weren’t so bulky. That’s precisely what the folks at CAR.LOS thought, developing an innovative e-cargo bike that can be folded like a conventional folding bike, resorting to a crafty mechanism. The cable steering allows the frame to be folded down the middle, followed by the basket and handlebar, reducing the bike’s length to about 1 m. The highlight: at this size the bike is considered check-in luggage, letting you take it on the train, aeroplane, or taxi, for example. It also helps that it’s relatively light for a cargo bike, weighing in at around 30 kg. The cargo bike is available in a V0 version with hub motor and single-speed drivetrain, or a V1 with a mid-mounted Brose motor and geared Enviolo hub
For more information, visit carlosmobility.com
Words: Antonia Feder, Jan Richter, Julian Schwede Photos: Jan Richter, Julian Schwede, Mike Hunger
