2026 Trends and Recent News of the Ordinary Bicycle Industry
In 2026, the ordinary bicycle (non-electric) industry focuses on “lightweight, scenario-based, compliant and personalized”, and achieves steady growth relying on the recovery of consumption and policy support. The following integrates core trends and recent key news to provide a concise reference for manufacturers’ production layout, with Chinese and English bilingual versions to adapt to multiple scenarios.
Lightweight has become the industry mainstream, aluminum alloy frames are widely used due to their cost-performance advantages, the breakthrough of domestic carbon fiber technology has made affordable lightweight models gradually enter the market, and new materials such as titanium alloy are also accelerating their penetration, balancing portability and practicality. Scene segmentation continues to intensify, with commuter bikes and leisure bikes dominating the market, and the demand for exclusive models for children and the middle-aged and elderly is steadily growing, providing manufacturers with opportunities for segmented layout. At the same time, the new UCI regulations officially took effect in early 2026, putting forward clear compliance requirements for the handlebar and frame sizes of ordinary bicycles. Manufacturers only need to adjust the frame geometry and accessory adaptation to meet the standards, and can also optimize the model adaptability through this. In addition, Generation Z has driven the upsurge of appearance and personalized consumption, and macaron colors, color-blocking designs and affordable modular customization have become new hotspots, fitting public aesthetics and needs.
It is expected that the domestic market size of ordinary bicycles will exceed 14.28 billion yuan in 2026, with commuter bikes still being the core main force and broad domestic and foreign market space. Domestic enterprises continue to focus on lightweight technology, and a number of affordable carbon fiber ordinary bicycles have entered the market, promoting the increase in the application ratio of new materials. Many places have added dedicated cycling lanes, improved slow traffic facilities, and matched with popular cycling events to effectively drive the consumption of ordinary bicycles. At the same time, well-known brands have launched new commuter bikes, focusing on practicality and appearance, providing a reference for industrial product design.
