From the race, toward a path of one’s own
On March 28, 2026, Taipei Cycle concluded at Nangang Exhibition Center.
For TRIGON, this was more than the end of an exhibition—it marked the beginning of a new way of redefining what riding can be.
This year, we presented a renewed brand identity and design language. From bikes and colors to overall visual direction, we explored a central question: Can riding be more than performance—can it also become an extension of personal style?
Color of the Year Series｜Riding as a Form of Personal Expression
One of the most talked-about highlights this year was TRIGON’s first-ever Color of the Year Series.
Using color as a language, we reinterpreted the identity of riding—moving beyond specifications and performance, and allowing each rider to express their own rhythm and personality through design.
These bikes are not merely aesthetic changes, but a response to how we see cycling culture evolving: riding can be about speed—and it can also be about style.
TRIGON × RIFARE｜Where Cycling Meets Style and Culture
Another key highlight was the cross-disciplinary collaboration between TRIGON and RIFARE.
RIFARE builds its design language around Japanese traditional split-toe(Tabi) footwear, reinterpreting heritage into contemporary form—bridging function and style.
TRIGON, grounded in performance-driven bicycle engineering, explores how cycling can extend beyond function into broader cultural and stylistic expression.
In this collaboration, both brands translated their core philosophies: From traditional craftsmanship to tangible new design elements.
At the front structure of the frame, a visual reference to the “split-toe” concept is introduced—expressed through divided lines and structural separation.
Between these divisions, exposed raw carbon fiber is intentionally preserved, allowing the material itself to become a connector between both worlds—symbolizing the meeting point of structure and culture.
The paintwork further extends RIFARE’s perspective on tradition, incorporating “vintage textile” (kobu) as inspiration.
This is not simply a pattern application, but a cultural translation—bringing textures shaped by time and daily life into the language of the bicycle, creating a layered dialogue between past and present.
This design language extends into a full lifestyle system, including helmets, eyewear, footwear, and apparel.
Through this collaboration, we explored how cycling can connect with fashion—not just as a functional extension, but as a way to bring riding closer to everyday life and personal expression.
From Craftsmanship to Painting ｜Reimagining the Frame
Whether through the Annual Color Series or the collaboration models, one core idea remains:
A redefinition of frame finishing and manufacturing.
With more flexible production capabilities and refined small-batch control, TRIGON is able to experiment with materials, graphics, and design integration—transforming the frame from a standardized product into a medium of expression.
This is not just a visual evolution, but a shift in perspective: the bicycle becomes something that can be created, expressed, and reinterpreted.
TRIGON ride with you｜Opening New Conversations
At the exhibition, TRIGON was not only presenting products, but engaging with riders from different perspectives.
From professional athletes to everyday cyclists, from performance-driven riders to those seeking style, we witnessed a growing diversity in how people ride.
This reinforced our belief: cycling should not be defined by a single standard, but by multiple possibilities to be understood and lived.
Ride Side by Side with TRIGON｜Toward a More Open Vision of Riding
For TRIGON, Taipei Cycle 2026 marks an important turning point.
We move from the race into a broader world of riding—where bicycles are not only about performance, but also about style, culture, and personal attitude.
Moving forward, TRIGON will continue to explore new forms of riding,
riding alongside more people on their own journeys.
TRIGON — Ride Side by Side with You.
Beyond speed, and within style.
