2010 Eurobike Gold Award winners

Innovation in bicycles, clothing and accessories may not be immediately rewarded in the marketplace, but the 2010 Eurobike exhibition in Germany (Sept. 1-4) at least made sure the noted designs got to take home an award.

Of 565 entries, the Eurobike award jury handed out 104 prizes. The most innovative products earned the Gold Award. This year, 12 Gold Awards were handed out.

Here's the list released from Eurobike:

1. Category: Racing bike
Product: impec – Racing bike
Company: BMC Trading AG Schweiz, Grenchen/Switzerland
Design: NOSE Design AG, Zurich/Switzerland

Jury statement: “The first carbon frame to be manufactured fully automatically. The tubes are woven individually by machine, seamless and designed to support different loads. An innovative design that enables the production of different sizes and geometries. A great innovation!”

2. Category: Racing bike
Product: Cervélo R5CA – Racing bike
Company: Cervélo SA, La Chaux-de-Fonds/Switzerland
Design: Cervélo SA, La Chaux-de-Fonds/Switzerland

Jury statement: “Cervélo have all the components it takes to give a racing bike a “strong, solid look”. A statically consistent frame design and the unique aesthetics that are the result make it something special.”

3. Category: Cruiser/Designbike
Product: schwinn vestige – Urban Bike
Company: cannondale, Allschwil/Switzerland
Design: cycling sports group, Oldenzaal/Netherlands

Jury statement: “The schwinn vestige is very interesting from an ecological point of view. The frame made of flax makes a high proportion of it recyclable. A new material on the scene!”

4. Category: E-bike
Product: El Primo – E-bike
Company: Pedalix, Dielsdorf/Switzerland
Design: Pedalix, Dielsdorf/Switzerland

Jury statement: “El Primo has its electronic components mounted in a provocatively simple way, without spoiling the integrity of the bicycle’s form. Totally reduced and quite charming at the same time, it reflects the times and appeals to a completely new target group.”

 

5. Category: Electronic components/components
Product: (V) ELO COMFORT by REEVO Technology – Drive unit
Company: Alfred Thun GmbH & Co. KG, Ennepetal/Germany
Design: Alfred Thun GmbH & Co. KG, Ennepetal/Germany

Jury statement: “A component group for everyday pedelecs – versatile use for bicycle manufacturers. Based on the bottom bracket solution, a good control unit for the pedelec components. It is symbolic of the pedelecs as a growth segment.” 

6. Category: Accessories
Product: AXA Nano Plus – Headlight
Company: Axa Stenman Holland, Veenendaal/Netherlands
Design: Axa Stenman Holland, Veenendaal/Netherlands

Jury statement: “The Nano automatically adapts its light intensity and its light distribution to the cyclist’s speed – to provide for greater cycling safety. An integrated USB slot makes it possible to recharge cell phones or navigation systems – a charming extra benefit!”

7. Category: Clothing
Product: Huez – Racing shoe
Company: mavic sas, Annecy cedex 9/France
Design: mavic sas, Annecy cedex 9/France

Jury statement: “A super-light shoe with a carbon sole – you can see that it’s a real lightweight at first glance. In other words: a product that looks like speed.”

8. Category: Accessories
Product: SCHWALBE Marathon – Touring tires
Company: Schwalbe – Ralf Bohle GmbH, Reichshof/Germany
Design: Rene Marks, Martin Müller from Schwalbe –
Ralf Bohle GmbH, Reichshof/Germany

Jury statement: “A real classic that has belonged to the most sustainable products for the last 25 years – now already being manufactured in the fifth generation. It stands for innovation and durability and can now even be used for e-bikes. A company can’t react to new demands quicker than this.”

9. Category: Mountainbike full-suspension
Product: CUBE AMS super HPC – Mountainbike
Company: Pending Systems GmbH & Co KG, Waldershof/Germany
Design: Gregor Dauth, Harald Lucas and
Graphics: Ute Kempter, Wolfgang Rössler from
Cube Innovation Center, Waldershof/Germany

Jury statement: “A lightweight with a consistently implemented gear and brakes group and a really well-designed appearance. For the CUBE, everything has been thoroughly planned – right down to the last detail. A new-generation bike that makes no compromises.”

10. Category: Accessories
Product: SQlab 611 active – Saddle
Company: SQ-lab GmbH, Strasslach/Germany
Design: Tobias Hild, Dr. Stefan Staudte, Dr. Markus Knöringer from
SQ-lab GmbH, Strasslach/Germany

Jury statement: “A saddle that prevents the usual saddle discomfort. Thanks to its cushioned side movement, the saddle follows the natural pedaling action. Three different elastomers, which come included, make the hip movement adjustable. Simply very well made.”

11. Category: Accessories
Product: Burley Travoy – Bicycle trailer system
Company: Burley Design, Eugene/USA
Design: Aaron Beese, Joel Wilson, Gwen Spencer, Chris Casler
Burley Design, Eugene/USA

Jury statement: “The Travoy is a trailer concept designed to transport all kinds of different things you need every day – an impressive contribution to bicycle mobility. Versatile use provided by a variety of different pockets and can also be used for shopping without the bike. A good idea that has also been well implemented.”

12. Category: Accessories
Product: Augsburg M – Bike bag
Company: VAUDE Sport GmbH & Co. KG, Tettnang/Germany
Design: VAUDE Sport GmbH & Co. KG, Tettnang/Germany

Jury statement: “An uncompromising bicycle accessory that is very well made. A stylish bag that can also be used for shopping in the city. It doesn’t look like a bike bag. Very nice to look at, the fashion aspect was most certainly taken into account.”

Further, Eurobike handed out its third annual Green Award to a product that exhibits high ecological and sustainable value. This year, the winner was:

Category: Special-Purpose bikes
Product: KLIMAX – Recumbent bike with fairing
Company: Hase Spezialräder, Waltrop/Germany
Design: Hase Spezialräder, Waltrop/Germany

Jury statement: “The KLIMAX is an outstanding product designed for environmentally friendly, everyday mobility – in any weather: a pedelec with a folding fairing, which can be mounted in seconds, if needed. It offers great riding comfort as well as real riding fun. The KLIMAX E-Trike is competition that can be taken very seriously by the upcoming category of electric cars. In contrast to the cars, it is an existing, well-developed product that has all the advantages of a bicycle: it does not require a driving license, it does not require insurance, it can be ridden without a helmet and can ride anywhere where bicycles are also allowed to ride. As a bike, it has no limitations whatsoever and is affordable for many consumers. Its overall eco-balance is considerably better than that of an electric car. And it also shows that pedelecs as electrically supported bikes are now available in many different consumer-friendly versions – starting with city bikes to compact, folding and trekking bikes and right on up to the groups shown here of what are called recumbent bikes. The KLIMAX from Hase is not only fun to ride, it is also a pioneer in the “Green Mobility” movement.”

More about the Eurobike Gold Awards can be found at the International Forum Design, but prepared to use your translation software.