Lost in Translation - Taipei Show Randoms

For every booth containing the latest in cycling technology, there are ten more full of gaudy plastic accessories that no sane mountain biker would ever purchase.

Did someone say gaudy? DaBomb's DH bike isn't going to win any color coordination awards.

This faux leather covered full face helmet was one of many options Chiuh Shen Co. had on display. Leopard print was another available color choice.

Just what you always wanted.

Danny Hart's 2011 Glory was outside of the Giant booth, the same model he piloted to victory at the World Championships in Champery.

There's no need to ever true these babies, but the weight penalty might have you wishing you'd sprung for wheels with spokes.

Carbon fiber folding bikes - for the upscale bike commuter.

The perfect accessory to a folding bike might be this folding helmet from Morpher. Aimed at commuters who would otherwise leave their helmet at home, the Morpher is expected to retail for around $100 USD.

MacMahone's booth was full of 'unique' frame designs, including their 150mm Pluriel all-mountain bike. It's certainly been a while since we last came across a HammerSchmidt equipped bike.

There's probably a better way to display grips, but this method was definitely interesting.

Yet another attempt to re-invent the bike seat.

There's something oddly familiar about these company logos.

The stick and duct tape brooms of the janitorial staff stood out in stark contrast to all of the carbon fiber and electronics gadgets on display.

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Stay tuned for more from the 2014 Taipei Cycle Show.

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