TAIPEI CYCLE Press Conference: d&i awards 2022 Winners Announced

TAIPEI CYCLE DigitalGo will kick off March 9, running until April 8. Left to right, Mr. Gideon Loewy,  Ms. Leonor F. M. Lin, Mr. Guann-Jyh Lee, and Ms. Gina Chang attend the conference

24 February 2021: Taipei, Taiwan - TAIPEI CYCLE today hosted its annual pre-show press conference, during which the winners of the 2022 d&i awards were revealed. A total of 33 entries were awarded, announced below. Five entries will receive Gold Awards and one will receive the Gold Award-Young Enterprise. These awards will be unveiled on the first day of TAIPEI CYCLE on 9 March 2022. 

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global industries, the awards this year still attracted 117 qualified submissions from 9 countries, showing that innovation continues to thrive even in difficult circumstances. This year’s award winners, more than ever before, follow trends towards the electrification of bicycles, sustainability and social impacts. The winners reflect how Taiwan’s bicycle industry takes advantage of its industry strengths, maximizes cross-industry collaboration, and holds sustainability close to its heart.

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This year’s award-winning products were chosen by Edward Chiang (CYD Innovation, Taipei), Georg Todtenbier (Cre8 Design, New Taipei), Gideon Loewy (Scandinavian Design Consultant, Taichung), Johnson Wu (Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center, Taichung), Oliver Lin (Taiwan Design Research Institute, Taipei), and Sherman Lin (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei). The judges assessed the entries based on their seasoned experience and through intense discussions on the basis of the following criteria: innovation and elaboration, functionality, aesthetics, responsibility and positioning. 

Mr. Gideon Loewy, CEO, Scandinavian Design Consultant Co., Ltd., takes to the stage

There were six competition categories, including complete bicycle, parts and components, cycling accessories, e-bikes and drive units, as well as smart cycling as well and green design. The competition categories of smart cycling and green design were also included to broaden the spectrum of and possibilities for bicycle design and innovations.

Above: Merida's Scultura 5 Team and Smiling Elements International Corporation's Uni Moke

The 33 d&i award winners are:

Category 01 - Complete Bicycle

• MERIDA INDUSTRY CO., LTD - SCULTURA 5 TEAM
• DARE Bikes - DARE MA-AFO
• Fairly Bike Manufacturing Co., Ltd - Azure Pinion
• Fairly Bike Manufacturing Co., Ltd - ComCycle 2.0
• woom GmbH - NOW

• CHIA CHERNE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. - Detection of DOT moisture content Hose connector
• Kenda Rubber Industrial Company - TPSH Thickened Puncture Resistance Tube
• OXO-PRO Ltd - OXO-PRO
• Digirit Industry Co.,Ltd - High pressure hot press forming carbon fiber hub
• Drivetrain Tech Solution Inc. - Variable Chain Guide cage
• Drivetrain Tech Solution Inc. - Gear Ration Amplifier
• Foss Worldwide Inc. - FOSS Zero Drag Silent Wheel set
• Hubsmith Co., Ltd. - HS-R080
• Kenda Rubber Industrial Company - KARMA2 PRO - K1237
• KMC Chain Industrial Co., Ltd. - e-Cargo Chain
• LEECHI ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. - The particular concealed wiring stem
• Neco Technology Industry Co.,Ltd - NECO14
• PSB BIKE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. - ECO-PAD
• RST GREENERGY TECH. CO., LTD - Stem Shock V.2
• TAYA CHAIN CO., LTD. - Cut-n-Ride Pack
• TIEN HSIN INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD - New Metron SL 45
• Wellgo Pedal’s Corporation - XPEDO Dynamic Pedal

• CyclingDeal USA INC. - Horizontal & Vertical Bike Floor Stand
• Giant Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. - Giant Rev Pro Mips Helmet
• SUNNY WHEEL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. - X Support Portable
• YUEN I Industrial Co., Ltd. - Shelfie bike storage hook for wire shelving
• YUNG SHYANG CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. - Pure Waterborne Paint

• Smiling Elements International Corporation - UNI MOKE
• JD Components Co., Ltd. - BB06 -ISIS Drive Torque & Cadence Sensor
• JD Components Co., Ltd. - R17-M12 Boost thru-axle Hub Motor
• KHGEARS LIMITED - Compact High Ratio Downtube Motor System

• IMOTEK INC. - “TEKFIT Cycle Ride Leader” - Cycling Posture Assessment and Training System
• CHI-HUNG INFORMATION CONSULTING CO., LTD. - USB Rechargeable Bike Rear Light

Above: the OXO-PRO and Kenda Rubber Industrial Company's TPSH Thickened Puncture Resistance Tube

TAIPEI CYCLE Pre-Show Press Conference
The press conference took place in Taipei to announce the TAIPEI CYCLE d&i award winners. The conference was hosted ahead of TAIPEI CYCLE and TAIPEI CYCLE DigitalGo, which will both kick off on 9 March. There will be 638 exhibitors participating in the physical show, including well-known brands such as MERIDA, GIANT, KMC, SRAM, and SHIMANO. 207 exhibitors will also be joining TAIPEI CYCLE DigitalGo, the virtual exhibition. This will be the first physical TAIPEI CYCLE in two years, and it will be offering diverse activities and optimized digital solutions to facilitate interaction between exhibitors and visitors and help them to reach more international business.

At the press conference, Mr. Gideon Loewy, head of the jury, was invited to share his thoughts and observations on this year’s award winners, and prospects beyond. Opening remarks were given by Mr. Guann-Jyh Lee, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Ms. Leonor F. M. Lin, President & CEO, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), and Ms. Gina Chang, Secretary General, Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA). 

In his opening remarks, Mr. Lee highlighted the success of Taiwan’s bicycle industry over the past two years. According to the Bureau of Foreign Trade’s latest statistics, traditional bicycle exports grew by 17% in volume (1.99 million units) and 19.7% in value (1314.3 million USD) from 2020 to 2021. 

E-bikes had an even more outstanding performance with 987,000 units (+30%) exported in 2021 worth 1314.4 million USD (+33%). There has been double digit growth for e-bike exports for 4 consecutive years.

Ms. Leonor F. M. Lin added that among the top ten markets for Taiwan’s e-bikes, the Netherlands, USA, Germany, UK, Canada, China, France, Australia all had increased demand for e-bikes. Exports to the UK grew by 154.58% and to Germany by 103.69%, both surpassing 100%. Exports to the USA grew by 61.88% and to France by a staggering 48.28%. Taiwan’s e-bikes exports have been the biggest driving force for industry growth. 

E-bikes will feature prominently in the upcoming TAIPEI CYCLE DigitalGo, scheduled to take place March 9 – April 8. It aims to be the best networking platform for industry professionals, helping bring all 207 exhibitors closer to global buyers. 

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