Handwork is appreciated
“For a person who has little experience with cycling, the prices of the best bikes can take away the promise – after seeing almost 15 thousand. or more expensive bikes, many people have questions. However, the price of each bicycle is quite easy to explain after evaluating its frame, components, and, of course, the quantity of bicycles produced and the prestige of the manufacturer,” says G.Kaupas.
Currently, the most expensive bike in Velonova and probably one of the most expensive bikes sold in Lithuania is made by an Italian manufacturer Colnago CR68 Road Bike, the price of which is 18,300 euros. It’s a custom bike with a frame hand molded from carbon fiber sheets and all the components used are the lightest and most reliable in the world. Slovenian athlete Tadej Pogačar, who is called a cycling genius, rides a bicycle of this manufacturer.
Other luxury bikes follow: BMC’s Teammachine R 01 road bike, priced at €15,000, S-Works’ Tarmac SL8, the world’s fastest road bike, and the same manufacturer’s Epic 8 mountain bike, both priced 14,500 euros each. All of these bikes are made from high quality carbon fiber and feature electric shifting systems.
“We are the only ones in Lithuania who officially represent such manufacturers as Colnago, 3T and Swiss BMC, and we also sell American Specialized bicycles. Each of these manufacturers invests heavily in research and innovation, which is why every year they present news in the “premium” segment of bicycles and models priced above 10 thousand. euros. Innovations are focused on lightening the structure and improving aerodynamics while maintaining strength and reliability – it is the search for new materials and the development of components that contribute most to the impressive prices of the bikes,” explains one of Velonova bike shops founders.
For a frequent customer, the bicycles of the above-mentioned manufacturers look unusual – for example, the frames of 3T Made in Italy bicycles are woven from special carbon fiber threads, so they do not weigh a kilogram, but they are thicker than other bicycles, while the Swiss BMC stands out for its minimalist and sharp shapes. unique to this manufacturer. Such bicycles are chosen by cyclists seeking sports results, who are looking for a maneuverable bicycle capable of developing high speed in competitions.
Global trends in bicycle design
A bicycle expert says that all manufacturers of bicycles and their parts are trying to introduce improvements that have not been seen anywhere, but general trends can also be observed.
“Almost every year there is some controversial news in the cycling world, first appearing on the bikes of professional athletes and then reaching mass production. Disc brakes were once a novelty, and a few years ago, the increasingly popular electric bicycle drive systems that shift gears wirelessly using Bluetooth connectivity. At the moment, we’re seeing a trend of manufacturers returning to hand-crafted frames, and we’re seeing more and more integrated elements in bike designs – bike cables are hidden in the frame structure, lights or drink holders are also incorporated into the frame design. The use of wider tubeless tires is also becoming more popular, which is why manufacturers even adapt the design of road bikes to thicker tires”, G. Kaupas reviews.
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2024-08-05 18:06:59