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Every morning, crowds gathered in front of the entrance gates to the exhibition halls to savour every minute of the trade fair day. Waiting to get in, there was a buzz of interest from all sides. There was talk of specific purchase intentions "I want to buy a gravel bike" and even snippets of conversation on the subject of "are disc brakes worth it?" flew around. Those who already had a booklet accompanying the trade fair took the opportunity to study it.
The bicycle fair took place at the end of March at the Areal Böhler, a former industrial site of the Böhler works in Düsseldorf. Where steel used to be manufactured industrially, there are now event and commercial spaces. Cyclingworld has been held in the old halls and the surrounding area every year since 2017. A colourful bike fair that offers interesting things for cyclists of all kinds to discover. From around 100 stands in the beginning, the trade fair has grown to over 400 exhibitor stands. In 2025, no fewer than 27,000 visitors came to the Areal Böhler. A new record. In addition, Cyclingworld utilised all available halls for the first time.
A lot of rain was forecast for Friday at least, and one or two rides were even cancelled. Instead, however, there was bright sunshine and spring-like temperatures. The group rides on offer were well attended.
Small bike really big
The Puky Next received the jury award for the best kids' bike at Cyclingworld. The small balance bike can grow with the child thanks to the so-called FlipChip, which allows 12 or 14-inch wheels to be fitted. It fits children from two to five years of age and is said to cost 150 euros and is, for example available here.
Premiere for Ridley
Ridley was at Cyclingworld for the first time and had, among other things, a dirty Kanzo Fast with him, which was ridden exactly like this at the Unbound Gravel, a legendary gravel race in the US state of Kansas, at least almost, because there were still bottles in the race. Oliver Esselborn, Head of Sales, was very enthusiastic about Cyclingworld: "Our first appearance with Ridley was a complete success and we're still beside ourselves with excitement! Cyclingworld is not just a trade fair, it's a festival for everyone who loves bikes. One thing is certain for us: Cyclingworld will continue to be a permanent fixture in our calendar in the future."
Allow me: Avona
The young Avona brand currently has a gravel bike (model name Callis) and a mountain bike (Silva) in its programme. The two people behind the brand, Jonas Müller and Max Koch, have years of experience in the development and product management of bicycles. With Avona, they say they no longer want to make any compromises. The bikes should simply "perform", which is why they want to ensure the right balance of different parameters - for example, the bikes come with a waxed chain ex works. Designs created in collaboration with artists and available in limited quantities are striking. Other colour variants are also available. The bikes should be available from June 2025.
I am two trends
Hase Bikes in Waltrop is known for special bikes that enable people to cycle who would otherwise not be able to. The Gravit Dust, Hase's interpretation of a gravel bike, is no longer a novelty, but with the stickers from Reflective Berlin it is still an eye-catcher. It combines two trends in one bike: cargo and gravel. Or actually three, as it can also be quickly miniaturised and taken on the train.
High-end for individualists
The Chinese brand Seka is pushing into the market with high-end racing bikes, but so far only offers framesets for customisation. The Seka Spear RDC is said to weigh just under 730 grams, only a few grams more than the Specialized Tarmac. The price is estimated at 3,200 euros. The European representative is based in the Netherlands, and three dealers are listed on the website for Germany.
Looking to the future?
Titanium as a frame material? At a trade fair like Cyclingworld in Düsseldorf, the precious metal can be found at a disproportionately high number of manufacturers. Chiru presented a brand new race gravel bike, the Allure. And Kocmo, already something of a traditionalist in the titanium frame business, offered a glimpse into the future. The prototype on show for the 2026 model year has a price tag that announces an impressive 13,900 euros.
Revealed
Van Rysel, the own brand of sporting goods discounter Decathlon, used Cyclingworld for a high-calibre premiere. The Van Rysel RCR-F was already used by Team AG2R at the Tour de France 2024, but has only now been unveiled to the public with pomp and fanfare. It is likely to be one of the fastest bikes in the professional peloton. A test is already available on the TOUR website.
Sandra Schuberth
Editor
