2026 Global: Bicycle Carbon Steel Market-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Bicycle Carbon Steel Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for bicycle carbon steel market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the bicycle carbon steel market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Specialized Bicycle Components, Trek Bicycle Corporation, Merida Industry Co., Ltd., Scott Sports SA, Cannondale, Bianchi S.p.A., Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l., Santa Cruz Bicycles, and Cervélo together represent the ten major companies shaping the bicycle carbon steel market through a mix of heritage, scale, and material expertise. Giant leverages its vast production capacity and vertical integration to supply a wide range of steel-frame and carbon-steel hybrid bicycles at competitive prices, supporting both OEM and branded channels and enabling rapid adoption of new tube technologies across commuter, mountain, and road segments. Specialized combines rider-focused research with targeted use of steel in select models where compliance and comfort matter, positioning steel alongside carbon in its portfolio to offer durability and a distinct ride feel for endurance and urban riders. Trek sustains its market leadership by blending modern tube forming and butting techniques with proprietary steel blends on value and classic models, using its dealer network to keep steel framed options accessible while pushing carbon for high-performance lines. Merida applies efficient manufacturing and quality control from its Taiwanese roots to produce steel and carbon-steel hybrid frames that meet global demand for reliable, cost-effective bicycles, thereby securing significant share in mid-market segments. Scott uses advanced frame-design tools and selective steel tubing for specific applications where impact resistance and repairability are prioritized, balancing lightweight carbon offerings with robust steel designs for adventure and gravel categories. Cannondale preserves its engineering reputation by offering steel-frame variants that showcase precision tubing and brazing techniques, appealing to riders who value the material’s proven longevity and predictable flex characteristics alongside the company’s high-modulus carbon models. Bianchi brings Italian craftsmanship to steel and carbon-steel models, emphasizing tailored geometry and refined ride quality that attract traditionalists and consumers seeking aesthetic heritage combined with modern materials. Colnago continues to fuse artisan framebuilding with modern metallurgical improvements, offering steel and mixed-material bicycles that capitalize on the brand’s racing pedigree and the tactile advantages of steel in long-distance comfort and frame repairability. Santa Cruz, while widely known for carbon mountain bikes, maintains a presence in steel through limited and special-series models that highlight steel’s resilience for aggressive trail use and custom-bike market demand. Cervélo complements its carbon-dominant lineup with steel and steel-reinforced designs for niche applications—track, custom geometry, and endurance frames—leveraging steel’s tuning potential to deliver specific compliance and handling characteristics. Together these ten companies sustain the bicycle carbon steel market by balancing innovation in tubing metallurgy, manufacturing scale, and targeted product strategies that keep steel relevant for riders who prioritize durability, comfort, repairability, and price-performance across commuting, gravel, touring, and select performance categories.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for bicycle carbon steel market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the bicycle carbon steel market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Specialized Bicycle Components, Trek Bicycle Corporation, Merida Industry Co., Ltd., Scott Sports SA, Cannondale, Bianchi S.p.A., Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l., Santa Cruz Bicycles, and Cervélo together represent the ten major companies shaping the bicycle carbon steel market through a mix of heritage, scale, and material expertise. Giant leverages its vast production capacity and vertical integration to supply a wide range of steel-frame and carbon-steel hybrid bicycles at competitive prices, supporting both OEM and branded channels and enabling rapid adoption of new tube technologies across commuter, mountain, and road segments. Specialized combines rider-focused research with targeted use of steel in select models where compliance and comfort matter, positioning steel alongside carbon in its portfolio to offer durability and a distinct ride feel for endurance and urban riders. Trek sustains its market leadership by blending modern tube forming and butting techniques with proprietary steel blends on value and classic models, using its dealer network to keep steel framed options accessible while pushing carbon for high-performance lines. Merida applies efficient manufacturing and quality control from its Taiwanese roots to produce steel and carbon-steel hybrid frames that meet global demand for reliable, cost-effective bicycles, thereby securing significant share in mid-market segments. Scott uses advanced frame-design tools and selective steel tubing for specific applications where impact resistance and repairability are prioritized, balancing lightweight carbon offerings with robust steel designs for adventure and gravel categories. Cannondale preserves its engineering reputation by offering steel-frame variants that showcase precision tubing and brazing techniques, appealing to riders who value the material’s proven longevity and predictable flex characteristics alongside the company’s high-modulus carbon models. Bianchi brings Italian craftsmanship to steel and carbon-steel models, emphasizing tailored geometry and refined ride quality that attract traditionalists and consumers seeking aesthetic heritage combined with modern materials. Colnago continues to fuse artisan framebuilding with modern metallurgical improvements, offering steel and mixed-material bicycles that capitalize on the brand’s racing pedigree and the tactile advantages of steel in long-distance comfort and frame repairability. Santa Cruz, while widely known for carbon mountain bikes, maintains a presence in steel through limited and special-series models that highlight steel’s resilience for aggressive trail use and custom-bike market demand. Cervélo complements its carbon-dominant lineup with steel and steel-reinforced designs for niche applications—track, custom geometry, and endurance frames—leveraging steel’s tuning potential to deliver specific compliance and handling characteristics. Together these ten companies sustain the bicycle carbon steel market by balancing innovation in tubing metallurgy, manufacturing scale, and targeted product strategies that keep steel relevant for riders who prioritize durability, comfort, repairability, and price-performance across commuting, gravel, touring, and select performance categories.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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