It is unmistakable on the streets of Austria and Germany: racing bike and gravel bikes experience a real boom. The increasing proportion of young women who are enthusiastic about these sports is particularly striking.
Sales of racing bikes in Austria, according to VSSO.at, rose 10% to 12,377 units sold in 2024. Also (electric) gravel bikes enjoyed growing popularity, with an increase of 37% to 15,918 pieces sold. These figures show a persistent demand for sporty bike types in Austria.
Sportokay.com takes into account this trend and offers over 70 different 2025 racing bike and gravel bike models-from entry-level bikes from EUR 1,500 to high-end models over EUR 10,000. Electronic switching groups have long been standard in the upscale racing bike segment.
The trend color of the summer 2025 for racing bikes, helmets and shoes is white, while the clothing is in colorful and colorful designs. Innovative accessories such as magnetic pedals from Magped for Road and Gravel as well as electronic power meters (power meters) are becoming increasingly popular with ambitious drivers.
“Safety is a top priority in the racing bike area. In addition to a high-quality helmet, good light should be part of the basic equipment- ideally combined with modern radar front and taillights, significantly increase visibility and perception in road traffic,” explains Konrad Plankensteiner, CEO from Sportokay.com.
Sportokay.com positions itself as a leading provider in this growing market segment and offers an extensive range of racing bike and gravel bike models as well as accessories for all performance levels.
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