Sneakers everywhere, young people, shorts, loose shirts, not a single tie.
A bicycle fair is something special, Frankfurt, which is used to the IAA motor show in the area of mobility, has never seen anything like it.
After thirty years, the Eurobike has moved from Friedrichshafen and has chosen the metropolis on the Main as its destination.
It's not without risk.
The IAA, which was relocated to Munich, had considerable problems starting at its premiere, and the bicycle exhibition that was probably docked to it to demonstrate new openness was a flop.
1500 exhibitors have now come to Frankfurt, flanked by the best weather.
Eurobike only takes up half of the huge exhibition center, but it looked lively and lively for five days.
The interest in the bike is lively, and those who thirst for technical excellence will also get their money's worth.
There is a visible and tangible competition for the best electric drive, the shop talk at the stands of Brose, Shimano and Bosch is evidence of this.
ABS is moving into the chassis, styled brake discs combine safety and design, tires are carved to fit every imaginable surface, gears and dampers are an art in themselves, yes, the bicycle is not just a means of getting from A to B. And if the bike path to the If the catwalk is to become a fashion accessory, helmets, headlights, rear lights or locks compete for beauty prizes in addition to their function.
The first Eurobike was well received at the traffic junction in Frankfurt.
It is not a substitute for the IAA.