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  1. Alligt Launches a New Seat 

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    Alligt, the Dutch components specialist and longstanding member of LEVA-EU, has expanded its product catalogue with a seat engineered for a category that has long lacked dedicated hardware: the growing world of cargo bikes and velocars designed around a reclined, legs-forward riding position.

    The new seat is purpose-built for vehicles where the rider sits with legs extended in front of the body — a geometry fundamentally different from upright cycling and one that places entirely distinct demands on seat design. Comfort, structural integrity, and versatility of mounting all had to be rethought from the ground up.

    Constructed from PA 6 polymer via injection moulding and reinforced with 30% glass fibre, the seat achieves a weight of approximately 1.9 kg — striking a balance between structural rigidity and the weight-consciousness that defines performance-oriented cargo and velomobile applications. The glass-fibre loading gives the shell both stiffness and resilience under the varied loading cycles typical of daily urban cargo use.

    Key Technical Features

    • Designed for legs-forward reclined seating geometry
    • PA 6 injection-moulded construction
    • 30% glass fibre reinforcement for rigidity
    • Weighs approximately 1.9 kg
    • Reinforcement panels on rear surface
    • Four rigid mounting cavities
    • Compatible with a variety of mounting configurations
    • Suitable for cargo bikes and velocars

    The rear of the seat incorporates several reinforcement panels alongside four rigid cavities — a thoughtful structural choice that simultaneously stiffens the shell and provides multiple attachment points. This flexibility in mounting means the seat can be integrated across a wide range of frame geometries and bracket systems without requiring bespoke adaptors, reducing both development time and cost for manufacturers building on it.

    The addition rounds out Alligt’s commitment to supplying the light electric and human-powered vehicle sector with components designed specifically for the demands of modern micromobility — rather than adapted from conventional bicycle or automotive supply chains.

    For more information, visit alligt.nl or email leovisscherkorver@gmail.com. Or visit Alligt at https://en.spezialradmesse.de on 25 and 26 April.

    Photos: Alligt.nl

  2. Spezi moves to Freiburg

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    Source: Velobiz

    After being held in Lauchringen for three years, the German trade event which hosts an array of special bike models including cargo and recumbent bikes, will take place on April 25-26 in Freiburg im Breisgau for the first time next year, to accommodate the increasingly larger range of mobility solutions available for different users.

    Spezi fair organisers Franz Furmaniak, Florian Wolf, and Gabriel Wolf were interviewed about Spezi, and what visitors can expect from its 2026 event, with some key takeaways.

    Larger venue enables broader mobility options to be exhibited, with convenient transportation links

    The Spezi special bicycle trade fair will take place in Freiburg im Breisgau for the first time in 2026, supported by a significantly larger exhibition venue. The move provides roughly one third more exhibition space than its previous location, with the option to expand further in coming years. This additional capacity allows the fair to accommodate a wider range of exhibitors, larger vehicles, and other event features to support its evolution into a dedicated mobility-focused event. It also provides great transportation links, increasing accessibility options for its visitors.

    Cargo bikes as a central theme

    Cargo bikes will be a major focus of the exhibition, benefiting directly from the expanded floor space. Exhibitors will be able to present transport solutions for commercial logistics, last-mile delivery, family use, and leisure applications. The prominence of this segment reflects the rapid growth of cargo bikes as viable alternatives to cars, particularly in urban environments.

    Inclusive mobility and solutions for seniors

    A second key area will highlight mobility solutions for seniors and people with physical limitations, with products such as adapted bicycles, tricycles, and assisted vehicles addressing increasing demand for inclusive mobility options that extend independent movement beyond the conventional bicycle.

    Urban and intermediate mobility vehicles

    The fair will also devote space to intermediate mobility concepts that bridge the gap between bicycles and light motor vehicles, such as light electric vehicles that respond to changing urban transport needs.

    Specialty, touring, and compact bicycles

    Established Spezi segments such as velomobiles, recumbent bicycles, folding bikes, and compact bicycles will remain part of the exhibition. In addition, a dedicated area for touring bicycles will be introduced, targeting cyclists planning longer journeys and allowing traditional manufacturers to present their products alongside specialty designs.

    Accessories and B2B facilitation opportunities

    The expanded exhibition grounds also create more room for the growing accessories sector and for early-stage concepts.

    Spezi’s networking areas and innovation-focused presentations will position Spezi as a platform for exchange and experimentation within the evolving mobility market.

    The full interview with the Spezi organisers can be accessed on Velobiz.

    Special Xmas offer

    Until 31st December, Spezi is offering a 25% discount on purchases for weekend tickets.

  3. ICE Trikes releases 25th anniversary special editions

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    ICE Trikes celebrates its 25 year milestone with brand new colour editions, launched at Cycle-Con in Xenia, Ohio, 15-17 Sept, ready to pre-order.

    To celebrate this major anniversary, the brand have created beautiful new 25-year Special Editions that include new matching accessories. The new ‘ICE Cream’ colour scheme will be available soon on all folding trikes for a limited time. All 25-year anniversary trikes will come with a new matching mini seat-pod storage bag with a very snazzy magnetic easy-release buckle and 25-year colour detailing, a handy top-tube bag and ICE water bottle.

    The company shared, “Like cold drinks on a sunny day, we anticipate the new contemporary and classic British design-inspired ‘ICE Cream’ colours will be very popular.”, whilst encouraging customers to “be first in the queue, and reserve your build slot for a trike model of your choice to be delivered to your local dealer as soon as we start shipping. We anticipate shipping will begin in late October.”

    ICE Trikes is also currently seeking customer feedback with an optional survey, closing October 2 2023.

    Inspired Cycle Engineering (ICE Trikes) has been producing industry leading three wheel recumbent trikes in Falmouth, England since 1999. It can trace its history back to the original Trice first produced in 1986. This hard earned experience coupled with the sheer pleasure of developing unique recumbents drives ICE Trikes on to continually refine its designs and hone the comfort and performance of each machine.

  4. Alligt launches innovative front chainwheel

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    Alligt has made a new, lightweight 70 teeth chainwheel with a fixed protective edge on both sides. It is at least 20% lighter than Alligt’s other variants. So far, the chain wheels had been milled from one piece of 15 mm thick aluminium. Alligt has now reviewed that process and was able to considerably improve it. The new chainwheel has been made of one injection-moulded piece of high-quality plastic. This is an innovation in the sense that never before a chainwheel has been produced with this technique in the (recumbent) bicycle business. It is specially designed for recumbents and fast velomobiles with a 20″ rear wheel.

    Due to the increasing use of cassettes with ever more gears and a bigger range, the need for front gears has decreased. Consequently, a growing variety of vehicles have only one chainwheel in the front. Therefore, a derailleur that guides the chain is no longer needed, whilst the chain can come off more easily. Hence the increased need for two fixed protective edges on the chain wheel.

    The consumer price of the new Alligt chainwheel is € 120. The plastic injection-moulded chain wheel with integrated double protective edge is available to be fixed on the crank with a 110 and 130 mm pitch circle with 5 holes as well as for the Bafang mid-engine with 60 mm pitch circle with 5 holes.

    LEVA-EU member Alligt is a Dutch specialist producer of component parts for recumbent bikes and velomobiles as well as parts (wheels and idlers) for cargo bikes. Alligt has unparalleled know how of velomobiles.

    For further details please contact Leo Visscher at Alligt, leovisscherkorver@gmail.com, tel. +31 321 33 78 38, alligt.nl