Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Bicycles

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Bicycles sits at Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Cycling > Bicycles. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 10 attributes for Bicycles

• Age group — Defines the target age range for a product, such as adults or kids
  Examples: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, Adults, All ages, Babies, Kids, Newborn (12 values in total)
• Battery size — Indicates the battery compatibility for the product, such as AAA or 9V
  Examples: 10, 13, 312, 395, 675, 14500, 16340, 18490 (102 values in total)
• Battery type — Distinguishes between types of batteries, such as disposable or rechargeable
  Examples: Contained-detachable, Contained-undetachable, Disposable, Rechargeable, Standalone (included), Standalone (not-included), Other
• Bicycle features — Specifies special characteristics of a bike, e.g. puncture resistant tires, luggage rack
  Examples: Adjustable handlebar, Built-in brake light, Built-in front light, Certified safety, Heavy duty brakes, LED control panel, Luggage rack, Puncture resistant tires (10 values in total)
• Bicycle suspension type — Identifies the presence and configuration of suspension on the bicycle.
  Examples: Front suspension (hardtail), Full suspension, Rear suspension only, Rigid, Other
• Color — Defines the primary color or pattern, such as blue or striped
  Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
• Gearing type — Specifies the type of gear system in cycling products, like chain or belt
  Examples: Belt, Chain, Chainless, Other
• Material — Defines a product's primary material, such as cotton or wool
  Examples: Acrylic, Aluminum, Angora, Bamboo, Biodegradable materials, Brass, Bronze, Canvas (82 values in total)
• Pattern — Describes the design or motif of a product, such as floral or striped
  Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
• Target gender — Identifies the intended gender for a product, such as female, male or unisex
  Examples: Female, Male, Unisex, Other

More specific categories

Shopify recommends the most specific category that fits. Under Bicycles you can choose: BMX Bikes, Balance Bikes, City Bikes, Cross Country Bikes, Cruiser Bikes, Cyclocross Bikes, Electric Bikes, Fatbikes, Folding Bikes, Freight Bicycles, Gravel Bikes, Hybrid Bikes. A more specific category can come with more attributes.

How to fill them

1. Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Bicycles (or a more specific one).
2. The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
3. Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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