CES 2026 and All Things Cycling

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Daniel Payne, STP 2025

KEY TAKEAWAYS

I just completed the annual Rapha 500 Challenge on Strava by cycling 869 kilometers in eight days, so it’s time to give you my recap of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (“CES”) in Las Vegas, the largest in the world, and all things cycling. Similar to previous years, the big push again in 2026 is e-bikes and even e-motos. The AI acronym was everywhere too in product names and announcements as physical AI features abound in new products. Oh, Electronic Design Automation (“EDA”) and Internet Protocol (“IP”) vendors like Synopsys, Siemens, Cadence, MIPS, Ceva , RISC-V, T2M-IP, and Dolphin Semiconductor were also present at CES this year.

E-BIKES

Xaber 300, Myon, Muxi

Segway

Their original two-wheel, self-balancing devices are hardly mentioned anymore, in favor of two new e-bikes and one e-moto: Xaber 300, Myon, Muxi.

The Xaber 300 is an electric dirt bike with full suspension; the Myon is a Class 3 commuter e-bike capable of 28 MPH, top speed; while the Muxi is a more compact Class 2 commuter e-bike with a top speed of 20 MPH. ✎

Fatboy, Flo

Yadea

This Chinese company showed two new e-bikes, Fatboy for fat-tire lovers, and Flo for urban commuters: Fatboy, Flo.

BGL Bike Electric Fat Bike

BGL Bike

They offer a range of six e-bikes: City, Fat, Folding, Mountain, Road, Trike.

Kamingo

Kamingo

How about taking your existing bike and converting it into an e-bike? Kamingo has such a conversion kit that assembles in minutes, driving the rear wheel of your bike. They also won a 2026 CES Innovation Award for this product.

Bosch

Bosch

This German company provides the e-bike drivetrain to 100 bike brands around the world, and they showed the Family Next e-bike, using all of Bosch’s e-bike system.

Alucard CS-M4A

C-Star

This year they showcased several new e-bikes for off-road use.

Hyper Bicycles 16-inch E-balance for Kids

Hyper Bicycles

This vendor has both traditional bikes and e-bikes, even e-bikes for kids, and several models for off-road use.

Macfox

Macfox

Three e-bikes were on display for urban cyclists who prefer fat tires for a comfy ride.

Leoguar Bikes

Leoguar Bikes

Hailing from Texas, this vendor provides four e-bike styles: Fat tire, Cruiser, Mountain, and Folding.

Mimbob

Mimbob

Another Chinese supplier with a wide range of e-motos for off-road use.

Heybike Polaris

Heybike

Multiple e-bike models were shown this week: Venus – cruiser, Helio F – foldable, Mars 3.0 – fat tire, Ranger 3.0 Pro – suspension, Polaris – touring, Omega – long distance, Villain – dirt bike.

RADAR

I’ve started using the Garmin Varia radar on my road bike, and it alerts me to approaching traffic from behind by beeping and then showing how close it is on my Garmin bike computer display. Several companies have entered the bike radar business.

Segway Rearview Radar

Segway

For only $99 you get a bare-bones radar to fit on the back of your Segway bike.

AI Smart Light

Seeru

A 2026 honoree in mobile devices, the Seeru stands for See Rear for U, and can be attached to a bicycle or a powered wheelchair to report approaching vehicles.

MISCELLANEOUS

Bosch E-bike Security

Bosch added a new e-bike security feature so that a stolen e-bike gets marked in the e-bike Flow app, alerting dealers and authorities that it has been stolen.

Hello Space Mag Drive

Electric vehicles (“EV”) have used regenerative braking for several years now, and a company called Hello Space showed off a Mag Drive system that charges your e-bike battery while the bike is moving, extending the battery range. I’d love to know how this works on an e-bike, because in my Tesla the regenerative braking slows, then stops my EV.

Livall returned to CES with their PikaBoost e-bike converter and AI Visual Smart Taillight products.

PikaBoost

AI Smart Light

Hypershell

Tony Stark became an Ironman after donning a robotic suit, so Hypershell has the X Ultra Exoskeleton to deliver more power for cyclists.

BleeqUp Ranger

Bleequp brought their AI-powered glasses called “Ranger” to CES, and they have video recording, intercom, and AI sports assistance. I like the idea of keeping my eyes on the road while cycling, combined with these features.

Speediance VeloNix

Speediance showcased their smart trainer, VeloNix, with adjustable controls to fit your body shape and a screen with metrics to keep you informed of your workout progress.

DANIEL’S GEAR

Outdoor riding:

2022 Cervelo R5 road bike, Zipp 404 wheels, SRAM AXS Force components
Garmin 1040 bike computer
Garmin Dual heart rate monitor
Specialized S-Phyre cycling shoes
Garmin Varia radar
SpeedPlay pedals
Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, tubeless tires

Indoor riding:

2016 Cervelo R3 road bike, Zipp 404 wheels, SRAM Red components
Tacx Neo 2T smart trainer
Wahoo KICKR Desk
Zwift cycling app
mac Mini M4, wireless keyboard, wireless trackpad
Raycon earbuds for Discord app

SUMMARY

The top road bike brands shun CES, like: Trek, Specialized, Giant, Canyon, Orbea, Cannondale, Cervelo, Scott, Pinarello, Bianchi, Colnago, Factor. Many of these bike brands do offer e-bikes, but CES is just not their focused show.

What I saw virtually at CES this year is a continued strong presence of e-bikes from non-traditional bike companies, most of which have been recently founded, so it’s a crowded market for sure. Sales of e-bikes were over 1 million in 2022, and 63% of all new bikes sold from 2019 to 2023 were e-bikes. Sales of e-bikes in the USA in 2024 were 1.7 million units.

Troubling for me when I ride my road bike around in the Portland Metro area is the distinct trend of seeing many e-bike riders without helmets, as protecting your head with a helmet is a must-have for safety. I wouldn’t be alive without a helmet after my 2018 bike crash. More crashes involve e-motos than e-bikes, but both categories should have increased safety measures like requiring helmets and the use of hand signals.

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Used with permission. Source from January 11, 2026: https://semiwiki.com/events/365453-ces-2026-and-all-things-cycling/