Dates

    24–25 Apr 2027

    City / country

    Germersheim, Germany

    Venue

    Freiburg Exhibition Center

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    Event overview

    Overview

    The SPEZI International Special Bikes Show is the world's leading exhibition for bicycles beyond the diamond frame standard. Taking place on April 24 and 25, 2027, at Freiburg Exhibition Center, this event features a unique variety of mobility solutions, allowing attendees to test ride cargo bikes, recumbents, and more.

    With numerous presentations and an Innovation Lab, SPEZI is not just an exhibition but a celebration of bicycle culture. SPEZI International Special Bikes Show takes place in.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: SPEZI International Special Bikes Show takes place on April 24-25, 2027, at Freiburg Exhibition Center.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: This event showcases a wide variety of bicycles beyond the standard diamond frame, including cargo bikes, recumbents, and accessories.
    3. 3Organiser: The show is organised by Wolf & Wolf GmbH, based in Lauchringen, Germany.
    4. 4Visitor Authority: Attendees include bicycle enthusiasts, manufacturers, and dealers from around the world.
    5. 5Entry: Tickets can be purchased online for a discount, and the event is accessible via public transport.

    Why visit

    SPEZI is where recumbent, cargo and other non-standard bicycle builders show complete machines rather than catalogue photos, so visitors can compare frame geometry, seating position and load platforms in one hall. The Stadthalle Germersheim setting keeps the show compact: town-centre hotels sit 500-900 m from the entrance, and buses 590 and 595 stop at the Stadthalle, so a two-day visit fits around a single travel day.

    Why exhibit

    For small-frame builders, accessory makers and cargo-bike specialists, SPEZI puts products directly in front of riders who already choose non-mainstream bicycles and who buy components, conversions and trailers themselves. The Stadthalle Germersheim footprint keeps stands close to the test and demo traffic, and exhibitors reach the hall from Mannheim (MHG) or Frankfurt (FRA) via Germersheim station and the Stadthalle bus stop.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Bicycle enthusiasts looking for innovative mobility solutions
    Manufacturers of special bikes and accessories
    Dealers and retailers in the bicycle industry
    Engineers and designers interested in bicycle technology
    Cycling clubs and organizations promoting alternative mobility
    Families seeking practical bicycle solutions for everyday use

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Manufacturers of cargo bikes and trailers
    Suppliers of recumbent and folding bikes
    Vendors of bicycle accessories and components
    Innovators in bicycle technology and design
    Dealers specializing in unique mobility solutions
    Organizations promoting sustainable transportation

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Cargo bikes for urban transport and logistics
    Recumbent bikes offering comfort and performance
    Folding bikes for convenient travel and storage
    Trikes and quads for stability and ease of use
    Velomobiles combining aerodynamics with practicality
    Bike trailers for versatile transportation solutions

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    Halls & areas

    1
    Stadthalle Germersheim

    Freiburg Exhibition Center

    Neuer Messplatz 1, 79108 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

    Facilities

    Parking

    Freiburg Exhibition Center in Germersheim typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.

    Food options

    On-site catering

    On-site dining

    Parking: Freiburg Exhibition Center in Germersheim typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.

    Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Freiburg Exhibition Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Ticket info

    Ticket notes

    Purchase tickets online for a discount and avoid waiting times at the entrance.

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    Previous edition

    Next edition

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    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Germersheim, Germany

    Why it matters

    On 2027-04-24 to 2027-04-25, SPEZI International Special Bikes Show in Germersheim covering Cargo bikes for urban transport and logistics, Recumbent bikes offering comfort and performance, Folding bikes for conve gives automotive buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.

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    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    FRA

    Frankfurt Airport

    The main long-haul gateway for Germersheim. Take the long-distance or S-Bahn platform to Mannheim Hbf, then a regional train or S-Bahn RheinNeckar service towards Germersheim. Confirm timings on bahn.de; treat drive and rail times as approximate

    TBA

    to venue

    approx. 1 h 10 min by car; approx. 1 h 45 min to 2 h by train via Mannheim or Karlsruhe

    by car

    FKB

    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

    Smaller low-cost airport south of Germersheim with quick onward road access via the B36 and A5/A61 corridors; rail connections run through Karlsruhe Hbf. Times are approximate, confirm before travel

    TBA

    to venue

    approx. 50 min by car

    by car

    MHG

    Mannheim City Airport

    Regional airport handling mainly business and general aviation; onward travel is by road or by taxi to Mannheim Hbf and then rail to Germersheim. Confirm whether your carrier actually serves MHG

    TBA

    to venue

    approx. 40 min by car

    by car

    STR

    Stuttgart Airport

    Alternative if FRA fares are high; rail routing runs through Mannheim or Karlsruhe and adds a change to the Germersheim leg. Approximate, confirm on bahn.de

    TBA

    to venue

    approx. 1 h 20 min by car; approx. 2 h by train via Mannheim

    by car

    SXB

    Strasbourg Airport

    Useful for French and southern European arrivals with a hire car; cross-border rail via Karlsruhe or Wörth is possible but slower. Approximate, confirm before booking

    TBA

    to venue

    approx. 1 h 20 min by car via the A35 and A5

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    HAVENU Hotel Quartier 8

    midscale
    Approx. 520 m from Stadthalle Germersheim

    USD 150–190 / night

    Closest of the captured properties to the halls, an easy walk for a velomobile or trike test ride and for returning to the hotel between show days. Rates are indicative USD anchors converted from a EUR display; confirm the euro price and cancellation terms at booking.

    Germersheimer Hof

    midscale
    Germersheim town centre, approx. 680 m from Stadthalle Germersheim

    USD 150–190 / night

    Central base close to the shops and restaurants that are open on Saturday 24 April; Sunday trading is closed in Germany, so buy supplies the day before. Indicative rate, confirm euro pricing before booking.

    ACHAT Hotel Hockenheim

    3-star
    Hockenheim, approx. 17.5 km from Stadthalle Germersheim

    USD 95–122 / night

    Captured as a 3-star Google Hotels listing, rating 4.0, eco-certified, with paid breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, bar and restaurant. Best value of the four if you drive to Germersheim each morning, roughly 20 to 25 minutes by car.

    BürgerhausLöwen e.G.

    guesthouse
    Approx. 3.4 km from Stadthalle Germersheim

    USD 150–202 / night

    Small guesthouse outside the immediate centre, convenient for travellers arriving by car with a trailer or demo fleet. Contact the property directly about arrival times and parking.

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    Regional train

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forMannheim Hbf to Germersheim station (S-Bahn RheinNeckar and regional services)

    Journey of roughly 45 to 60 minutes via Speyer. Cheaper advance fares exist; treat the band as a planning estimate, not a quoted price.

    Regional train

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forKarlsruhe Hbf to Germersheim station

    Short regional hop of roughly 35 to 45 minutes. KVV and VRN tickets cover the Germersheim corridor; check which fare-union ticket your route needs.

    Bus

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forBus 595, Germersheim Bahnhof to Stadthalle Germersheim

    Short town-centre hop linking the station with the Stadthalle stop; buy from the driver or a machine and keep the ticket for inspection.

    Bus

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forBus 590, Stadthalle Germersheim to Paradeplatz

    Town service for moving between the venue, the old town and the shopping streets; useful for lunch away from the halls.

    Walk

    Estimated costFree - roughly 1.5 to 2 km, 15 to 20 minutes on foot
    Best forGermersheim station to Stadthalle Germersheim

    Flat town-centre route, easily done with a day pack; the walk from central hotels such as Germersheimer Hof is only 500 to 700 m.

    Taxi

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forGermersheim station to Stadthalle Germersheim

    Useful with luggage, demo wheels or in rain. Taxis are limited in a town of this size, so pre-book for the return leg on Sunday evening.

    Taxi

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forFrankfurt Airport (FRA) to Freiburg Exhibition Center

    Only sensible for groups or heavy equipment. The train via Mannheim is far cheaper and usually similar in total time once traffic is counted.

    Parking

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forTown-centre car parks and street parking around Stadthalle Germersheim

    No official SPEZI parking tariff was captured. Arrive early on Saturday because the town-centre bays fill quickly, and remember that Sunday 25 April is a normal German Sunday with shops closed.

    Weather

    Late April in Germersheim, on the Upper Rhine plain, typically brings mild afternoons and cool mornings: plan for roughly 6-8 C at night and 16-18 C in the afternoon, with a real chance of passing showers. The Stadthalle is a town-centre venue with outdoor demo activity, so a light waterproof shell and a warm mid-layer cover both the queue outside and the evening walk back to town-centre hotels. These are climatological bands, not a forecast: check a local forecast for 24-25 April 2027 in the week before travelling.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Germany has wide 4G and 5G coverage in the Rhine-Neckar region; Germersheim town centre and the Stadthalle area sit within normal urban coverage. EU SIM cards roam at domestic rates under EU rules, while visitors from outside the EU should check a travel eSIM or a local prepaid SIM before arrival. Public Wi-Fi at the venue and at individual hotels was not documented in the captures for this page, so plan on mobile data for exhibitor catalogues, translation apps and rail ticketing.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    A small-town fair on the Rhine

    Germersheim is a compact Rhineland-Palatinate town on the left bank of the Rhine, with a historic fortress ring and a walkable old centre. SPEZI's scale matches it: the Stadthalle is a town venue rather than a vast exhibition campus, so the show feels conversational and buyers spend their time talking to builders rather than navigating halls.

    Sunday 25 April is a normal German Sunday

    Shops, supermarkets and most pharmacies in Germersheim will be closed on the second show day. Buy water, snacks and anything you need on Saturday, and check restaurant opening hours; many town-centre kitchens close early on Sunday evening.

    Cash still matters

    Small specialty builders, food stalls and town-centre parking machines may not take cards. Carry euro notes and coins for deposits on demo machines, small spare parts and parking, and treat card acceptance as something to confirm stand by stand.

    Language on the floor

    German is the working language of the halls, and product sheets are often German-only. Many exhibitors in the recumbent, velomobile and cargo-bike scene are Dutch, Danish or international and work comfortably in English, but a translation app helps with technical spec sheets and local signage.

    The test-ride etiquette

    The demo culture is the point of the show. Ask before adjusting a boom or swapping pedals, bring your own helmet, and expect to leave an ID or deposit for longer test laps on high-value velomobiles. Returning the machine set back to its previous length keeps the queue moving for the next rider.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: FRA

    Flight-search captures for 24 April 2027 returned no bookable fare rows, so no ticket prices are quoted here. Search Frankfurt (FRA) or Mannheim (MHG) to Germersheim for the SPEZI weekend and add the rail leg to Germersheim station separately.

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Frankfurt Airport (FRA): approx. 1 h 10 min by car; approx. 1 h 45 min to 2 h by train via Mannheim or Karlsruhe; Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB): approx. 50 min by car; Mannheim City Airport (MHG): approx. 40 min by car; Stuttgart Airport (STR): approx. 1 h 20 min by car; approx. 2 h by train via Mannheim. Allow road or rail time to Freiburg Exhibition Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Freiburg Exhibition Center: Approx. 520 m from Stadthalle Germersheim: HAVENU Hotel Quartier 8; Germersheim town centre, approx. 680 m from Stadthalle Germersheim: Germersheimer Hof; Hockenheim, approx. 17.5 km from Stadthalle Germersheim: ACHAT Hotel Hockenheim.

    Ride-hail: Germersheim is a small town and app-based ride-hailing coverage is thinner than in Mannheim, Karlsruhe or Heidelberg. Local taxi firms cover the station, the Stadthalle and the surrounding villages, and pre-booking the return leg matters on Sunday evening when demand spikes and drivers are few. Check whether your app of choice is active in the Rhine-Neckar region before you rely on it, and keep a local taxi number saved as a fallback; no ride-hailing prices were published in the captures for this page, so treat any app quote as indicative.

    Public transit: Germersheim station sits on the regional rail corridor linking Mannheim and Speyer with Bruchsal and Karlsruhe, served by regional trains and S-Bahn RheinNeckar services. From the station, town bus 595 runs towards the Stadthalle, and bus 590 links the Stadthalle with Paradeplatz in the old town; both are short hops priced around EUR 3 per single adult ticket. Timetables are published on bus-bahn-fahrplan.de and by the town, and tickets are sold by the driver or from machines. Germersheim has no tram or U-Bahn, so rail plus bus or a walk is the realistic car-free pattern. Confirm connections and fare-union coverage on bahn.de or the VRN site before travelling.

    Parking: Stadthalle Germersheim is a town-centre venue, so parking means street bays and public car parks within a few minutes' walk rather than a dedicated exhibition car park. Rates were not published in the captures for this page; expect modest town-centre charges of roughly EUR 2-5 per day and bring coins or a card-enabled machine. Saturday morning fills quickly, so arrive well before the halls open if you are driving in from Hockenheim or the motorway. Vans and trailers carrying demo machines should confirm unloading access with the organiser in advance, and remember that Sunday 25 April follows normal German Sunday rules, with shops closed around the venue.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: April 2027 (show dates Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April)

    Temperature: Plan for roughly 6-8 C overnight and 16-18 C in the afternoon, with the coolest hours before the halls open and after they close. These are late-April climatological bands for the Upper Rhine plain around Germersheim, not a forecast: confirm with a local forecast in the week before travel.

    Seasonality: Spring on the Upper Rhine is changeable, with sunshine and passing showers often in the same afternoon. Rain matters at SPEZI because demo riding and machine testing happen partly outdoors, so a compact umbrella and a quick-dry jacket are more useful than a heavy coat. Wind in the open Rhine plain can make a velomobile canopy or a fairing feel very different from a calm test lap, which is worth checking before you order.

    Packing: Pack layers: a base layer, a warm mid-layer for the cool morning walk from Germersheim town-centre hotels, and a light waterproof shell that packs small. Comfortable walking shoes cover the 500 m to 1 km walk from the station or hotels to the Stadthalle and a day on hard hall floors. Add your own helmet, cycling shoes or preferred pedals for demo laps, a refillable bottle, a power bank for ticketing apps, and euro cash for deposits and parking.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)

    Mid-show days at SPEZI International Special Bikes Show usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.

    Day 1

    Book Germersheim or Hockenheim accommodation for the Saturday night — Town-centre properties such as Germersheimer Hof and HAVENU Hotel Quartier 8 are within 700 m of the Stadthalle; the ACHAT in Hockenheim is a cheaper 17.5 km alternative.

    Day 2

    Buy rail tickets to Germersheim station — Germersheim is on the Mannheim-Speyer and Bruchsal-Karlsruhe regional corridors; a Sparpreis ticket booked early is usually cheaper than a walk-up fare.

    Day 3

    Check the local forecast for the Upper Rhine plain — Late April can bring cool mornings and passing showers; plan a waterproof layer for the walk between the station or hotel and the Stadthalle.

    Day 4

    Shortlist the exhibitors and machine types you want to test — Write down your inseam, x-seam and preferred handlebar position before the show; boom and seat adjustment is quicker when the exhibitor knows your measurements.

    Day 5

    Pack helmet, cycling shoes and the pedals you ride at home — Fitting your own pedals to a demo machine makes a test lap comparable to your current bike.

    Day 6

    Withdraw euro cash for deposits, small parts and food; Plan the Sunday logistics in advance — Sunday 25 April 2027 is a normal German Sunday, so shops in Germersheim will be closed; buy supplies and fuel on Saturday.

    Day 7

    Arrive at opening to book demo slots before the halls fill — Velomobile and trike test queues build through the morning; early arrival gives you a second lap later in the day.

    Day 8

    Confirm the 2027 dates, daily opening hours and ticket rules on en.spezialradmesse.de — Opening hours and admission details were not published in the captures for this page, so verify them on the organiser site before booking rail.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    Day 1 · morning

    Registration and hall orientation at Freiburg Exhibition Center

    Day 2 · core sessions

    Supplier meetings and product demos

    Day 3 · wrap-up

    Final negotiations and follow-up

    Networking spots

    2

    SPEZI International Special Bikes Show registration concourse

    Freiburg Exhibition Center

    Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.

    Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)

    Freiburg Exhibition Center

    Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    Estimated budget
    Live estimate
    • Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
    • Per diem × 2€150.00
    Estimated total€340.00

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    Use this quick check to decide whether SPEZI International Special Bikes Show fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.

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    Decision matrix

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    visit

    Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.

    Best for

    Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Cargo bikes for urban transport and logistics and Recumbent bikes offering comfo solutions and benchmarking suppliers at SPEZI International Special Bikes Show in Germersheim.

    Min. budget

    $513.00

    Timeline

    4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.

    Risks

    Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.

    exhibit

    You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.

    Best for

    Brands and manufacturers launching Cargo bikes for urban transport and logistics and Recumbent bikes offering comfo products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.

    Min. budget

    $2,308.00

    Timeline

    3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.

    Risks

    Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.

    skip

    Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.

    Best for

    Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Germersheim show week.

    Timeline

    N/A

    Risks

    Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    What is SPEZI and what does the name mean?
    SPEZI is short for Spezialradmesse, the German term for a specialty bicycle fair. It is the annual Germersheim gathering for recumbents, velomobiles, trikes, handcycles, cargo bikes, tandems, folding bikes and the components that go with them. The 2027 edition runs 24-25 April at Stadthalle Germersheim.
    When exactly is SPEZI 2027 and how long does it last?
    The listing dates are Saturday 24 April and Sunday 25 April 2027. Exact daily opening hours were not published in the captures used for this page, so check en.spezialradmesse.de before booking travel.
    Where is the show held?
    Stadthalle Germersheim in Germersheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, in the Upper Rhine plain between Mannheim, Karlsruhe and Speyer. The venue sits in the town centre, roughly 800 m to 1 km from the main shopping streets and within walking distance of several town-centre hotels.
    Can visitors test ride the bikes at SPEZI?
    Hands-on testing is the core of the SPEZI format rather than a static display model. Demo arrangements are set by each exhibitor, so ask at the stand about course access, insurance formalities and whether a deposit or ID is required. Bringing your own helmet and preferred pedals makes comparisons easier.
    How do I reach Germersheim by public transport?
    Germersheim station is served by regional trains and S-Bahn RheinNeckar services linking the town with Mannheim, Speyer, Bruchsal and Karlsruhe. From the station it is a short bus ride on route 595 or roughly a 15 to 20 minute walk to the Stadthalle. Confirm connections and fares on bahn.de or the VRN and KVV sites before travelling.
    Is there parking at or near Stadthalle Germersheim?
    Town-centre parking is available in the streets and car parks around the Stadthalle, and the venue is small enough that most drivers park within a few minutes' walk. Rates and any event-specific restrictions were not published in the captures for this page, so check local signage on arrival and allow extra time on Saturday morning.
    Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
    Ticket prices and any pre-registration or online-shop details were not published in the material captured for this listing. Check the official SPEZI site at en.spezialradmesse.de for the current admission, reduced-rate and child-entry rules before you set out.
    Is SPEZI suitable for families and children?
    The show is a consumer-facing fair with small-wheel bikes, cargo bikes with child seats and family tandems, so families are a natural audience. Whether children may use the demo course without an adult, and any minimum age or helmet rule, is decided by each exhibitor; ask on the stand.
    What language is used at the show?
    German is the working language on the floor and in the programme. Most specialist exhibitors, especially the Dutch, Danish and international velomobile builders, speak English, but product documentation and price lists may be German-only.
    Can I pay by card at the stands?
    Germany remains partly cash-oriented, and small specialist builders may not have card terminals. Bring euro cash for smaller purchases, deposits on demo machines and food, and treat card acceptance as something to confirm per stand.
    Is the venue accessible for wheelchair users and handcyclists?
    SPEZI's audience includes handcycle and adaptive-cycling riders, and the Stadthalle is a single-level exhibition building with level hall access. Specific adapted toilet, ramp and parking-bay details were not part of the captures here, so contact the organiser or the town ahead of your visit if you need a guaranteed facility.
    How much time should I allow for a visit?
    Specialty-cycling buyers typically need most of a day because each test ride and fit adjustment takes time. If you plan to compare several velomobile, trike and cargo-bike models, visiting across both Saturday and Sunday gives you room for repeat demo laps.

    Glossary

    1
    Spezialrad
    German for 'specialty bicycle': the umbrella term SPEZI uses for recumbents, velomobiles, trikes, handcycles, cargo bikes, tandems and other non-standard human-powered machines.
    2
    Velomobile
    A recumbent tricycle or quad wrapped in an aerodynamic body shell, usually with a canopy and often a small electric assist motor.
    3
    Recumbent (Liegerad)
    A bicycle ridden in a reclined, feet-forward position on a shaped seat, with pedals on a boom ahead of the rider.
    4
    Trike, tadpole and delta
    A three-wheeled cycle. Tadpole trikes have two wheels in front, delta trikes have two at the rear.
    5
    Handcycle / handbike
    A cycle propelled by the arms, either as a standalone three-wheeler or as a clip-on unit for a wheelchair.
    6
    Cargo bike (Lastenrad)
    A bicycle or pedelec built to carry loads, typically as a longtail (extended rear rack) or a front-loader with a box between the wheels.
    7
    Pedelec vs e-bike
    A pedelec assists only while the rider pedals, up to 25 km/h in the EU; a throttle-driven e-bike can move without pedalling and follows different rules.
    8
    HPV (human-powered vehicle)
    Any vehicle driven solely by human muscle, the technical category under which recumbents, velomobiles and streamliners are recorded.
    9
    Fairing, sock and canopy
    Aerodynamic and weather-protection shells fitted to a cycle: a partial front fairing, a fabric sock over a frame, or a rigid canopy with windscreen.
    10
    Boom
    The adjustable front tube that carries the bottom bracket on a recumbent, used to set leg length.
    11
    Small-wheel design
    Cycles running 20-inch or smaller wheels, common on folders, trikes and velomobiles to reduce length, weight and frontal area.
    12
    Internal gear hub
    A sealed multi-speed hub built into the rear wheel, as an alternative to an exposed derailleur and cassette.
    13
    Test lap / demo ride
    A supervised ride on an exhibitor's machine, usually on a marked outdoor course or a short section of hall aisle.

    Also known as

    Alternate names and search phrases for this event.

    • SPEZI International Special Bikes Show 2027
    • SPEZI International Special Bikes Show Germersheim 2027
    • SPEZI International Special Bikes 2027
    • SPEZI International Special Bikes Germersheim 2027
    • SPEZI 2027
    • SPEZI Germersheim 2027
    • Germersheim Germany
    • Cargo bikes for urban transport and logistics
    • Recumbent bikes offering comfort and performance

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