Bicycle Frames Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Material (Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, Titanium, Steel, Magnesium), Type (Hybrid, Mountain, Road), Product (X-Road & Hybrid Bicycles, On-Road & Track Bicycles, Off-Road Bicycles), Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), Propulsion (Motor Assisted Bicycles, Manual Bicycles), End User (Children, Adults), and Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Bicycle Frames Market is accounted for $25.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $40.5 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. The bicycle frame forms the basic structure of a bicycle. It has the functionality to provide design and safety to the bicycle. The frame forms the basic structure of a bicycle. It aids to provide design and safety to the cycle. The rising number of people choosing bicycling as a form of leisure is expected to catapult the market growth. Increasing adoption of sports and recreational activities along with inclination towards bicycle as a convenient form of exercise to ensure a healthy lifestyle, free from disorders such as obesity and so on is estimated to further drive the market growth. Bicycle sales are directly proportional to product sales and thus the increasing use of bicycle is expected to drive the market growth.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Rising environmental concerns
Rising environmental concerns is encouraging people towards the adoption of bicycles which in turn will escalate the demand. The increasing traffic congestion and shortage of parking space, especially in metropolitan cities, is encouraging people to consider bicycle commutation for short distances for saving time. A significant portion of the population prefers usage of a bicycle over the other transportation modes for commutation. Additionally, several governments are increasingly rolling out the infrastructure required to support bicycle commutation, thus prompting people to opt for bicycles thereby driving the growth of the market.
Restraint:
Poor puncture resistance
Carbon fibre, which has a high tensile strength but low shear strength, is used to make the carbon fibre bicycle frame. During processing, intricate stress calculations (lateral and longitudinal rigidity) are needed, and the carbon fibre sheets are overlapping and manufactured in accordance with the calculation. Although carbon fibre has a good surface impact resistance, it has a very poor puncture resistance. This factor is restraining the market growth during the forecast period.
Opportunity:
The rising popularity of bicycles
With the growing demand for bicycles, the sales of bicycle frames continue to grow proportionally. Leading manufacturers of bicycles procure frames from various original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for building the overall bicycle. In addition, the availability of a wide range of customized frames has enabled end-users to build their own bicycle from scratch. Thereby, customized frames have gained immense popularity among various professional cyclists and enthusiasts. Factors such as the rising popularity of bicycles and increasing usage in sports and recreational activities have led to the continued demand for bicycles across the globe.
Threat:
High cost of raw materials
The high cost of customizing and designing bicycle frames is projected to stymie the expansion of the bicycle frames industry. Earlier, the large-scale production of carbon fibers was challenging, which led to the high price of these materials.
Covid-19 Impact
Over the pandemic period, almost every industry in the world has suffered a setback. This is owing to significant interruptions in their respective production and supply-chain activities caused by multiple precautionary lockdowns and other restrictions imposed by governing bodies throughout the world. The worldwide bicycle frames market is no exception. Furthermore, consumer demand has subsequently fallen as individuals are now more focused on reducing non-essential spending from their separate budgets since the overall economic state of the majority of people has been adversely affected by this epidemic.
The road segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The road segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to the rising trend of customization of road bicycles. This can be accounted by the fact that road bike is the most basic type of bicycle, that do not necessitate any sophisticated accessories, such as those required by the mountain, or any other type of bikes. The rising trend of customization of road bicycles for specific purposes is also projected to contribute to the segment growth in the forthcoming years. Meanwhile, the mountain bicycle segment is also anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast years. This is ascribed to the consumers, especially millennials, continuously opting for mountain bicycling as a form of adventure and leisure activity.
The online segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The online segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to its advantages. The smooth shopping experience and ease of payment are the factors estimated to attract more consumers to choose online channels. Moreover, these distribution channels are gaining significant popularity among the working population ascribed to the accessibility the online stores offer over the offline channels. Key players also sell products through their own online portals to directly connect with the consumers, which enables them to understand their requirements and feedback.
Region with largest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the increasing popularity of sports activities such as mountain and road bicycle racing. In addition, the growing popularity of different sports competitions such as road bicycle racing and mountain bike racing in countries. In addition, rising awareness among people towards the health benefits of cycling is further expected to drive the adoption of bicycles in the region. Moreover, various government initiatives to promote the usage of bicycles for regular commute have led to higher demand for bicycles in the Asia Pacific region.
Region with highest CAGR:
Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to high rate of adoption of innovative and customized cycle frames in the region. Increasing disposable income, growing population, and rising urbanization, low labour costs and easy availability of raw materials are some of the factors propelling the growth. The expected growth in demand for bicycles for commuting, as well as the presence of a large bicycle fleet, is likely to boost regional market demand. The rising popularity of cycling as a mode of transportation, Cycling is becoming increasingly popular as a mode of transportation, especially in developed countries. This is boosting the demand for bicycle frames, which are lighter in weight than traditional steel frames.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Bicycle Frames Market include Advanced International Multitech Co. Ltd., ADK Technology Limited, Topkey Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Siemens, ABB, Continental AG, Giant Bicycles, Quest Composite Technology Corporation, Tube Investments of India Ltd., Klever Mobility Europe GmbH, Santa Cruz Bicycles LLC, Cicli Pinarello Srl, Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. and Hero Cycles Ltd.
Key Developments:
In February 2021, Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., a China-based bicycle designer, and manufacturing company, introduced XTC Advanced SL 29 as a new bicycle framework. This new product is lightweight, efficient, and provides a competitive advantage for climbing, accelerating, and spiriting.
Materials Covered:
• Carbon Fiber
• Aluminum
• Titanium
• Steel
• Magnesium
• Other Materials
Types Covered:
• Hybrid
• Mountain
• Road
• Other Types
Products Covered:
• X-Road & Hybrid Bicycles
• On-Road & Track Bicycles
• Off-Road Bicycles
Distribution Channels Covered:
• Offline
• Online
Propulsions Covered:
• Motor Assisted Bicycles
• Manual Bicycles
End Users Covered:
• Children
• Adults
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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