"The bike industry can't quite decide if they want to use these new 32" wheels for XC mountain bikes or gravel bikes. Why choose when you can have both, like these to from Arthur and Judy."
"Even though suspension forks have seemed to be the limiting factor so far in the bigger wheel push, the Taiwanese manufacturers delivered on a lot of what look like more affordable options."
"There are a lot of fast-moving contract manufacturers here, and many turned out with aluminum bikes, very often adapted from 29er/700c bikes already in their line-up."
The Taipei Cycle show highlights the emergence of 32" wheels as a significant trend, with numerous bike frames and builds featuring these larger wheels. Various fork types, both rigid and suspension, were observed on different bikes. Despite the excitement around 32" wheels, new tire options remain limited. The industry is debating the application of these wheels for XC mountain bikes versus gravel bikes, with many manufacturers adapting existing designs to accommodate the larger size. The show reflects Taiwan's role as a key manufacturing hub in the cycling industry.
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