Bicycle trends and product highlights: VELOBerlin shows news from the bicycle world
- Silvia Josten
- May 7
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 4
This year, VELOBerlin will once again take place at Tempelhof Airport. More than 200 exhibitors from around 300 brands will present the latest bicycles, accessories, components, and sustainable mobility solutions.
The exhibition covers all areas – from everyday use to leisure and professional use. Particular emphasis is placed on city, compact, and cargo bikes, as well as digital innovations and environmentally friendly concepts. There are also innovations in accessories: locks with fingerprint sensors, versatile bags, and various transport options increase the everyday suitability of cycling.
New products at VELOBerlin 2025:
We present the product highlights that can be seen at the event:
Driver Berlin “Carrier Platform” – more space on the luggage rack
The aluminum "Carrier Platform" can be attached horizontally or vertically to the bike rack using adapter plates, thus increasing the loading area. Standard cardboard boxes and folding crates fit on it, which can be secured with tension straps using the holes around the perimeter. This practical transport solution from Fahrer Berlin allows for a payload of ten kilograms.
RRP: 69.90 Euro / Stand H_F8
Riese & Müller “Carrie” – the flexible cargo bike for the city
Flexibility is the motto of the "Carrie" e-cargo bike from Riese & Müller. The so-called "Flexbox" can be adapted as needed to transport cargo or children. The box can be easily folded away for space-saving storage. Thanks to the 20-inch wheels, the "Carrie" remains agile and maneuverable even when fully loaded. Assistance comes from the Bosch Performance Line motor with a 545-watt battery.
RRP: from 5,799 euros / / Stand OUT_D5
HP Velotechnik “Delta tx” – lightweight chair tricycle with many options
The stable electric chair tricycle "Delta tx" from Hessian manufacturer HP Velotechnik, with its low entry and upright seating position, provides plenty of comfort in every situation, especially for older people. It can also be parked upright to save space.
and offers plenty of space for luggage with a maximum load capacity of 150 kilograms. The modular system allows the tricycle to be customized with a range of motors—for example, with the Bafang M300 or the Shimano Steps cargo drive with fully automatic gear shifting.
RRP: from 6,490 euros / Stand OUT_B19
I:sy “P12 ZR Adventure” – compact and comfortable on the go
Cycling on a campervan holiday? Compact e-bikes with 20-inch wheels, such as the "P12 ZR Adventure" from I:sy, are a great option. The handlebars fold in a few simple steps, and the bike is easy to stow away. Wide, knobby tires, a suspension fork, and a dropper post ensure fun even off-road. The Pinion MGU motor-gearbox unit is considered particularly low-maintenance and virtually wear-free, offering a dynamic ride.
RRP: from 6,199 euros / Stand OUT_B8
Ca Go “CS200 Exclusive Edition 5” – an e-cargo bike for everyday use and adventure
The compact CS series cargo bike from German manufacturer Ca Go offers numerous options for transporting all kinds of belongings – with a maximum permissible total weight of 180 kilograms. The "Exclusive Edition 5" version features a continuously variable Enviolo hub gear with a Gates belt, dropper post, an extended front rack, and an Abus frame lock. The Bosch Cargo Line Smart drive system with a 725 watt-hour battery provides the necessary power.
RRP: from 6,290 euros / Stand OUT_A12
Vaude “Loamer” – fairly produced mountain bike collection
Vaude's "Loamer" clothing line includes shirts, long-sleeved shirts, shorts, and rain jackets for men and women, and also cuts a fine figure off the trail. All products are verifiably manufactured in an environmentally friendly manner. The shirts are even made entirely from recycled polyester and are also recyclable.
RRP: from 50 euros / Stand H_C4
bus “Yardo” – security via fingerprint
Goodbye to keys or combinations. With the "Yardo" from Abus, the lock is opened quickly and easily using a fingerprint. Particularly practical: in the accompanying
Up to 20 users can be registered in the app, so that families or companies, for example, can use the locks to secure their bicycle fleet.
RRP: from 99.95 euros / stand H_A2
SKS Germany “Air-X-Plorer Clik Valve” – better pumping with one click
With the "Clik-Valve" valve system, tire specialist Schwalbe has simplified the inflation of bicycle tires. The pump head can be attached and removed from the valve with a simple click, increasing air flow. To complement the new system, SKS Germany offers the "Air-X-Plorer Clik Valve," which, in addition to the Clik-Valve pump head, is equipped with a pressure gauge, a sturdy metal base, and an ergonomic handle. SKS Germany also offers conversion kits with valves and pump heads or adapters for existing valve systems.
RRP: 49.99 Euro (pump) or from 5.95 Euro (conversion kit) / Stand OUT_B5
Ortlieb “Quick-Lock2.2-System” and “QL2-Lock” – flexible fastening, secure locking
Ortlieb has further developed its proven fastening system for bike bags with the "Quick-Lock2.2 System." It impresses with its uncomplicated adjustment to different tube diameters of the luggage rack – both at the top and bottom using the locking hooks. Additionally, the "QL2-Lock" can be used, a small lock that reliably secures the bags against opportunistic theft.
RRP: 20 Euro (mounting system), 15 Euro (lock) / Stand H_F2
Diverse program on 2 days
It's not just at Tempelhof Airport that cycling is a big issue; various cycling communities have also planned events for you at Tempelhofer Feld and beyond:
Gravel? Saturday and Sunday, relaxed gravel tours start at 10 a.m. at the Luftseite entrance.
Mecklenburg Lakes Community Ride - by racing bike from Airport to Airport on Saturday at 10 a.m. Entrance Airside
Excursion to the new Boelckestraße, right next to VELOBerlin—visit the redesign with infraVelo! Saturday at 4 p.m. at the infraVelo booth.
Sunday morning cycling tour , women only*, with a cacao ceremony! Registration required!
Drum & Bass on the Bike - Bicycle demonstration against the A100 with DJ Dom Whiting. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Brandenburg Gate or from 4 p.m. at Tempelhofer Feld.
The new “infraVelo Salon” in Hangar 4 hosts cycling adventure stories, but also controversial discussions about future mobility and offers exchange and networking opportunities.
Information about VELOBerlin:
VELOBerlin 2025. The bicycle festival.
Date: May 10-11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: Tempelhof Airport, Hangar 4 & outdoor area
Entrances: Landside entrance at Hangar 4: Columbiadamm 26, U-Platz der Luftbrücke
Entrance “Airside”: via Tempelhofer Feld
Web: www.veloberlin.com
