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Carbon Fiber Bicycles

The Opus Bicycles Offer a Lightweight and High-Speed Cycling Experience

— June 10, 2016 — Autos
The Opus is a beautifully designed and engineered carbon fiber bicycle, developed by none other than ECCE Cycles, that squarely sits within the luxury, high-performance bicycle niche.

These carbon fiber bicycles are offered in two different variants, dubbed the Opus Cruise and Opus Sport. Both bicycles come equipped with a leather saddle and leather handlebar grips in addition to a Gates Carbon belt drive and an 11-speed Shimano Alfine rear hub transmission setup. The Cruise is targeted towards people who appreciate a more rustic appearance, thanks to its use of leather brown accents. The Sport features a more modern black color scheme.

These bicycles will start at $10,798 apiece, truly underlining their high-end credibility. These carbon fiber bicycles prove that high performance and eye-catching design can be achieved in a single package through the intelligent selection of materials.



Trend Themes
1. Carbon Fiber Bicycles - Carbon fiber bicycles are becoming increasingly popular and sought after due to their lightweight and high-performance capabilities.
2. Luxury Bicycles - There is an emerging trend for luxury bicycles that cater to a higher-end market and offer both stunning design and high-performance capabilities.
3. Sustainable Bicycles - Demand is growing for bicycles that are made with sustainable materials, such as carbon fiber, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and support eco-friendlier transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Sporting Goods - As carbon fiber bicycles gain popularity and offer premium design and functionality, the sporting goods industry has an opportunity to innovate and cater to high-end consumers.
2. Luxury Goods - With the emergence of luxury bicycles, the luxury goods industry can seize the opportunity to create premium bicycles that cater to a niche market.
3. Sustainability - The growing demand for sustainable bicycles made with materials like carbon fiber presents a disruption opportunity for manufacturers and companies within the sustainability industry to provide a greener transportation option.
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