Comments on: At the Taipei Cycle Show http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/ commentary on all things Taiwanese — Taiwan Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:43:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bikes Galore at Taipei Cycle 2008 - Taiwan - David on Formosa http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/comment-page-1/#comment-83776 Bikes Galore at Taipei Cycle 2008 - Taiwan - David on Formosa Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:20:20 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/#comment-83776 [...] including various restaurants. I was keen to see some of the new innovations and trends since last year's show and there was no shortage of amazing bikes on [...] [...] including various restaurants. I was keen to see some of the new innovations and trends since last year's show and there was no shortage of amazing bikes on [...]

]]> By: DrK http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/comment-page-1/#comment-16457 DrK Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:14:15 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/#comment-16457 Good article. Hope to visit the show next year. Thks DrK www.bikesthatfold.com - All about Folding Bikes Good article. Hope to visit the show next year.

Thks
DrK

http://www.bikesthatfold.com – All about Folding Bikes

]]> By: Jeanne http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/comment-page-1/#comment-13537 Jeanne Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:34:21 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/#comment-13537 Thank you for the clarification David. BTW the price for the Strida bike was $599 Canadian before the added 15% tax. I'm sure it would be cheaper in Taiwan...I may pick up one these bikes on my next trip to Taiwan and since they're so compact I don't think it would be a problem to 'check it in' as luggage at the airport. Jeanne Thank you for the clarification David. BTW the price for the Strida bike was $599 Canadian before the added 15% tax. I’m sure it would be cheaper in Taiwan…I may pick up one these bikes on my next trip to Taiwan and since they’re so compact I don’t think it would be a problem to ‘check it in’ as luggage at the airport.

Jeanne

]]> By: David Reid http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/comment-page-1/#comment-13361 David Reid Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:40:17 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/#comment-13361 Jeanne, just to clarify the bike is manufactured by the Ming company in Taiwan. It was designed by Strida, a UK company, and they market it worldwide under the Strida brand. Jeanne, just to clarify the bike is manufactured by the Ming company in Taiwan. It was designed by Strida, a UK company, and they market it worldwide under the Strida brand.

]]> By: Jeanne http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/comment-page-1/#comment-13342 Jeanne Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:53:58 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/#comment-13342 I was at a bike shop in Toronto, Canada this morning and saw the Ming folding bike. The sales guy said the bike(he called it a Strida bike) was from an English company...they first saw the bike in England where it was very popular and the bike only arrived at their shop two months ago. Jeanne I was at a bike shop in Toronto, Canada this morning and saw the Ming folding bike. The sales guy said the bike(he called it a Strida bike) was from an English company…they first saw the bike in England where it was very popular and the bike only arrived at their shop two months ago.

Jeanne

]]> By: David Reid http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/comment-page-1/#comment-12995 David Reid Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:44:14 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/#comment-12995 Marc, I must disagree with you about the Citystorm. I think for too long the bike industry has focused on making specialist bikes that appeal only to cycling enthusiasts. During that time they have ignored the need for practical bikes that appeal to the average person who wants something comfortable and easy to ride. The market for this kind of bike is potentially enormous and a lack of suitable bikes on the market has been one limitation in developing this market and cycling in general. The other limitations are a little more difficult to overcome (better government policy, changing people's habits, etc.). I need to get out on my bike more so we should go for a ride some time soon. Marc, I must disagree with you about the Citystorm. I think for too long the bike industry has focused on making specialist bikes that appeal only to cycling enthusiasts. During that time they have ignored the need for practical bikes that appeal to the average person who wants something comfortable and easy to ride.

The market for this kind of bike is potentially enormous and a lack of suitable bikes on the market has been one limitation in developing this market and cycling in general. The other limitations are a little more difficult to overcome (better government policy, changing people’s habits, etc.).

I need to get out on my bike more so we should go for a ride some time soon.

]]> By: taipeimarc http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/comment-page-1/#comment-12941 taipeimarc Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:56:51 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/#comment-12941 Good post David. The Pedalite is a great idea, thanks for the link. The Giant CityStorm looks like a dud, what an ugly looking bike. Actually, I saw the CityStorm on the news two or three months ago. I thought it was designed by CKS grandson's design company, but I guess not according to your link. Lastly, the problem with having a decent bike in Taipei is that it is more than likely to get stolen. It's best to buy a portable bike or go with a cheap ratty bike. I've learned this the hard way more than once. -marc p.s. Let's go biking together sometime soon. Good post David. The Pedalite is a great idea, thanks for the link. The Giant CityStorm looks like a dud, what an ugly looking bike. Actually, I saw the CityStorm on the news two or three months ago. I thought it was designed by CKS grandson’s design company, but I guess not according to your link. Lastly, the problem with having a decent bike in Taipei is that it is more than likely to get stolen. It’s best to buy a portable bike or go with a cheap ratty bike. I’ve learned this the hard way more than once. -marc
p.s. Let’s go biking together sometime soon.

]]> By: Fritz http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/comment-page-1/#comment-12586 Fritz Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:02:00 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2007/03/at-the-taipei-cycle-show/#comment-12586 Bike retailers in North America apparently are anticipating bigger sales in folders and 'city' bikes (like the City Storm), so that's why you're seeing lots of those kinds of bikes at the Cycle Show. The trend has been building slowly for a couple of years, but this year it looks like commuting types of bikes will be big. Bike retailers in North America apparently are anticipating bigger sales in folders and ‘city’ bikes (like the City Storm), so that’s why you’re seeing lots of those kinds of bikes at the Cycle Show. The trend has been building slowly for a couple of years, but this year it looks like commuting types of bikes will be big.

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