36 products out of 246 submissions have been selected to receive a Eurobike Award – with a total of seven gold awards for ‘exceptional innovation’. Furthermore, six of the 36 Eurobike Awards go to products from start-up companies.
From a two–speed hub that could replace front derailleurs, to a sophisticatedly simple rain overall, and plastic-free, squeezable drink bottles – a diverse range of products and concepts entered in the hope of receiving an award.
Evaluating and determining just how much potential they have is a tough job for the team of judges. “The team consists of strong expertise from a wide range of areas,” explained Monika Sattler, an athlete and leadership coach for women in management, and a member of this year’s expert panel.
“As an athlete, I tend to look primarily at the actual practicality of products – and I’ve seen a lot of ideas that the bike world needs.”
The six members of the judges’ panel also include representatives from the world of design, media, engineering and consultancy.
2021 Eurobike Gold Award Winners
Cargoline FS 800
Long-established German manufacturer Kettler Alu-Rad is bringing a new, versatile multi-purpose two-wheel e-cargo bike for heavy loads to the market.
Smartgrip D500+
The Promovec team around Jesper Lundqvist has designed a grip for e-bikes that goes beyond just ergonomic handling. It has a mini display with integrated control buttons that will appeal to purist e-bikers.
Veloine Pregnancy Cycling Kit
Biled as a world first that is long overdue – a cycling shorts and jersey combo for pregnant women. This apparel solution from Veloine fits over a baby bump and comes with some very practical details. The company specialises in cycling wear for women.
Tex-Lock Raijn
Tex-Lock, a brand that already made a name for itself with its theft-protection robust textile bike locks, is now addressing the issue of weather protection. Its one-piece coverall can be pulled on quickly and converts into a jacket.
Classified Powershift Hub
The Belgian manufacturer Classified has found a solution to the aim of replacing a bike’s front derailleur with a shifting hub. The lightweight hub contains a two-gear planetary system.
Ortlieb Quick-Rack Light
Waterproof bikepack specialist Ortlieb has developed the Quick-Rack to fit pannier bags to sports bikes, such as gravel and road bikes.
Datum by Digit Bikes, featuring Analog Suspension
Designer Tim Lane, with his start-up Digit Bikes is aiming to push integration as far as it goes – with a way to house a mountain bike suspension inside the frame. This is the only start-up to receive a Gold Award.
The Eurobike Award panel of judges selected six further Start-Up Awards
Gibli G10
A real-time dynamic sensor that can evaluate seat position and geometry for aerodynamics without using a wind tunnel. The Gibli Tech team has engineered a compact, smart multi-sensor device that fits in a camera mount.
Axevo E-Bike-Motor Service + Maintenance + Spare Parts
For e-bike dealers from this Italian start-up, the product aims to cover everything that an e-bike motor might need.
Keego drink bottle
The Austrian start-up has invented a sustainable, squeezable sports bottle that has no plastic inside for a clean taste. The product was made by using titanium.
Evari 856 E-Bike
Minimalist, robust and lightweight – these are the core attributes of the Evari 856. The British start-up has produced a progressive and aesthetic carbon frame and a weight-optimised pedelec and S-Pedelec available in four different versions.
Performance Protection Print
GRDXKN is the name of an innovative structured printing technology that gives textiles more protection against shocks and abrasion. It has been created by designer Bastian Müller.
Eurobike 2021 is open from September 1-2, 2021, exclusively to trade visitors. On the Festival Days of Friday 3 and Saturday 4 September, the exhibition grounds are open to all bike fans from 09:00 to 18:00 CET to see the latest innovations and ride many of next season’s new models.
