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| EUROBIKE AWARD 2013  The jury's decision is in: 61 product innovations have been earned the EUROBIKE AWARD, ten of them will also get a GOLD award.Six experts examined the 496 entries in the ninth EUROBIKE AWARD in Hannover on 14 August. The final decisions had already been made by the evening: the jury rewarded 61 products for their achievements in terms of design and innovation; ten of them will also claim one of the coveted GOLD awards. Unfortunately, none of the entries were worthy of the EUROBIKE GREEN AWARD. Like last year, the jury found that none of the products entered were able to meet the high standards required for environmental friendliness/ecology and sustainability. The members of the jury included Nils Holger Moormann, designer, Aschau im Chiemgau/Germany (jury chairperson), along with Peter Barzel, editor at velopress, Düsseldorf/Germany, Thomas Linthaler, Zweirad Center Stadler GmbH, Regensburg/Germany, Christoph Listmann, Bike Magazine, Munich/Germany, Andrea Reidl, freelance journalist for Zeit Online and Spiegel Online, Buxtehude/Germany and Dr. Achim Schmidt, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne/Germany. The entries were evaluated in the following categories: Mountain Bikes Hardtail, Enduro, Freerider, Downhill, Full Suspension, BMX, Dirt Bike Cross Bikes Cross Bike, Trekking Bike, Traveller Bike, All-Terrain Bike Racing Bikes Racing Bike, Triathlon Bike, Time Machine, Fitness Bike, Speed Bike Urban Bikes City Bike, Folding Bike, Cruiser, Design Bike, Cargo Bike, Family Transportation Special Bikes Recumbent Bike, Trike, Rickshaw, Velomobile, Tandem E-Bikes/Pedelecs Mountain Bike, Cross Bike, Racing Bike, Urban Bike, Special Bike, Rechargeable Battery and Recharger, Pedal Sensor, Brakes, Special Accessories Clothes Pants, Shirts, Jackets, Shoes, Gloves Parts/Components Frames, Handlebars, Brakes, Gears, Crank Arms, Electrical Components, Pedals, Generators, Wheels, Forks, Saddles Accessories Speedometers, Water Bottles, Bells, Air Pumps, Handles, Bags, Lights, Locks, Fenders, Tools, Glasses, Helmets, Tires The members of the jury devoted special attention to the following criteria: aerodynamics, efficiency, ergonomics, functionality, weight, utility, design quality, degree of innovation, comfort, loading, brand value/branding, choice of material, service, safety, stability, environmental compatibility and workmanship. The official Awards Ceremony is scheduled to take place on the first day of the show on 28 August during EUROBIKE, the international bicycle tradeshow (28 to 31 August) in Foyer Ost on the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Grounds. All of the award-winning products will be on display in Foyer West throughout the show. write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Exhibition News :: home page |