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The most attention-grabbing products at Taipei Cycle… arguably

There are zillions of products on display, some fabulous, others… less so

Walk around the halls of Taipei Cycle and you'll see every bike, every part and every accessory you can imagine. Here are some of the ones that we just had to photograph...

Arguably, the Equinox MISS full carbon wheels from Gigantex Composite Technologies (above and main pic) are impractical, but we still want a set on an urban runaround simply for the Spiderman-esque looks.

Arguably, that’s a bit too Evel Knievel even for Evel Knievel.

Arguably, the rhinestone cyclist look probably isn’t going to catch on, but we might give it a go anyway.

Arguably, that’s a bit too pink, Princess.

Arguably, so is that.

Arguably, this bell is going to look out of place on my road bike, but it spins and everything.

Arguably, this is just what you need for your commuting bike. As long as you’re commuting to your job as a pimp.

Arguably, this isn’t what the Marxist revolutionary had in mind, but we still like it.

Arguably, the Baby Ride On is the coolest looking toddlers’ bike you’re ever likely to see.

Arguably, less is more.

Arguably, they owe a debt of gratitude to Paul Smith.

Arguably, a tandem tricycle with a solar powered battery mounted on the back is a niche too far... although it is in on-trend green.

Arguably, that could be confusing if you’re after a bike from a major US manufacturer.

Arguably, it's a fashion risk.

Arguably, you should always check...

...your spelling (sweet looking bike otherwise, huh?).

Arguably, they've not thought that through.

Arguably, that’s pretty cool, actually.

Arguably, if they did this in a road helmet, we’d consider it.

Arguably, they’re doing that on purpose.

Arguably, there’s too much going on here. 

Arguably, this would look better if it was darker. And without the pattern.

Arguably, any dream will do.

Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer. Now over 50, he's riding road and gravel bikes most days for fun and fitness rather than training for competitions.

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Simon_MacMichael | 11 years ago
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Arguably, Paul Smith, Bridget Riley and the bike above owe a debt of gratitude to traditional Catalan striped fabric  3

The pimp comment made me snort Coke by the way... (as in I was drinking some at the time, just to avoid any misunderstanding)

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Mat Brett | 11 years ago
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In that case, this has your name all over it...

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bobbylama | 11 years ago
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Arguably, Evel Knievel would love that Stars and Stripes saddle. The pink box is what really sells it.

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Ham-planet | 11 years ago
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What's your problem with the Yasujiro gravity bike? Looks like a blast.

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Mat Brett replied to Ham-planet | 11 years ago
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Ham-planet wrote:

What's your problem with the Yasujiro gravity bike? Looks like a blast.

You're absolutely right. I've changed my mind. I want a go.

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Municipal Waste | 11 years ago
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You commented on someone's spelling when your own review had a spelling mistake.

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Mat Brett replied to Municipal Waste | 11 years ago
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Municipal Waste wrote:

You commented on someone's spelling when your own review had a spelling mistake.

Nope, although downfader made a good argument so we've booted out the Batmobile and are going with Spidey now.

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Al__S | 11 years ago
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I want to see more of the crazy trike tandem. Stoker appears to not get anywhere to put their hands?

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Nzlucas | 11 years ago
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'Your Live' until the cable tie holding your bike together breaks and you die in a fireball..

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TomvanHalen | 11 years ago
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That Yasujiro café racer looking thing is a designed for shredding down descents and it's an absolute beast http://asphaltgravity.com/

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vexedveloist | 11 years ago
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Most of it looks too TOWIE-tacky for me.

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African_swallows | 11 years ago
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Who makes that multicoloured dream cape? Want one for pub run, perfect cycle chic.

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downfader | 11 years ago
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Surely with the web-like nature of the hub area on that first wheel its more Spiderman than Batman  26

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Mat Brett replied to downfader | 11 years ago
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downfader wrote:

Surely with the web-like nature of the hub area on that first wheel its more Spiderman than Batman  26

Yeah, I'll go with that.

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mustard | 11 years ago
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Arguably Gigantex are getting as close to Mad Fibre as the patent lawyers would allow them  1

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koosiegreen | 11 years ago
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There is certainly alot of stuff that will get you noticed and would make you the joke of the ride.

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Simmo72 | 11 years ago
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I want twaat rims

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Gkam84 | 11 years ago
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I want that robot model thingy, That is sweet

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ricolek | 11 years ago
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Cycling jersey with a mass murderer on it. What's next - Hitler helmet? They could call it Giro Adolph.

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Dr. Ko | 11 years ago
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Oh, come on, no self respecting pimp will get any near that bar tape. It looks so Chippo, so 80ies. Can You imagine such a tape on the company bike?  39 http://innercitymobility.blogspot.de/2012/10/bad-boys-special-swiss-bike...

A pimp would rather grab some of the blink-blink helmets for his girls: "Ladies, in respect to our latest image campaign we'll drop the big limos to save the environment. You'll get nice shiny helmets and a boris bike membership instead for inner city customers to deliver that little bit special."  44

In respect to the Che Jersey, watch when You see one in the City? "Mr. Livingston, I assume?!"

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stealth replied to Dr. Ko | 11 years ago
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Dr. Ko wrote:

Oh, come on, no self respecting pimp will get any near that bar tape. It looks so Chippo, so 80ies. Can You imagine such a tape on the company bike?  39 http://innercitymobility.blogspot.de/2012/10/bad-boys-special-swiss-bike...

A pimp would rather grab some of the blink-blink helmets for his girls: "Ladies, in respect to our latest image campaign we'll drop the big limos to save the environment. You'll get nice shiny helmets and a boris bike membership instead for inner city customers to deliver that little bit special."  44

In respect to the Che Jersey, watch when You see one in the City? "Mr. Livingston, I assume?!"

I bet Adam Blythe would love the bartape, it matches his new shoes!!!

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crikey | 11 years ago
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Unarguably the best review of a bike show I've ever read.
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