The Extans Akhal Bike is a high-quality bicycle that puts a focus on premium craftsmanship in a beautiful manner to make it suitable for consumers seeking out a designer way to get around town. The bike is crafted with a carbon monocoque frame along with a CNC machined head, while the seat clamp and gear hanger are made from a single solid aluminum billet. The bike has a single speed design and comes with a forged carbon bike floor stand to transform it into a work of art when not in use.
The Extans Akhal Bike is handmade in England where just 99 limited-edition examples will be created in the chrome-plated Shadow as well as the bright chrome-played Shine models.
What's Driving This Trend
- Handcrafted Bicycles
- Companies should explore the potential of handcrafted bicycles as a luxury product alternative.
- Carbon Monocoque Design
- Carbon monocoque design is a disruption in the bicycle industry and can lead to more unique and durable bicycles.
- Single Speed Bikes
- Single speed bikes are becoming increasingly popular, providing an opportunity for bike shops to diversify their offerings or create niche markets.
Who This Affects Most
- Bicycle Manufacturing
- Bicycle manufacturers can incorporate handmade, carbon monocoque designs to create luxury products for a high-end market.
- Luxury Goods
- Luxury goods companies can explore using handcrafted carbon monocoque bicycles as a new product line aimed at wealthy consumers.
- Bicycle Retail
- Bicycle retailers can capitalize on the popularity of single speed bikes by offering more diverse options or niche markets.
