In 2023, more e-bikes were sold than normal bicycles for the first time. According to the Two Wheeler Industry Association, 2.1 million bikes with electric support compare to 1.8 million without.
Ex-professional cyclist Christian Grasmann talks about the advantages and disadvantages of the electric trend in an interview. He says it is very positive as an urban transport option to ease inner-city traffic. But he is critical of considering it a good thing if you reach a goal on the mountain or off-road that you would otherwise not have achieved and only achieve it because you have a motor and then pose a risk to everyone else when you go down. The topic of cargo bikes is also exciting. There's a lot of movement going on; manufacturers are currently building a network to enable people to move around town on two wheels, should it be banned at some point by cars. For example, for overweight people who are trying to activate their metabolism with low stress. It is commendable if someone finds a way to sit on their bike as gently as possible on their joints.