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Outset vs Pushbikes:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Pushbikes had more branded searches than Outset among bike shops in New Zealand. Pushbikes had about 1,000 branded searches, while Outset had 390. Pushbikes made up 1.9% of all bike shop searches we track, and Outset accounted for 0.74%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike shops, Outset appeared in all three answers and Pushbikes in two. Outset was mentioned before Pushbikes in two out of three answers.

Among bike shops in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Pushbikes, about 3 searches for every 1 for Outset

Pushbikes 1K searchesOutset 390 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Outset, mentioned in every answer we collected

Outset in 3 of 3Pushbikes in 2 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Outset, named ahead of Pushbikes in 2 of 3 answers

Outset first in 2Pushbikes first in 1

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Top bike shops in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Outset appeared in all three answers. Pushbikes was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Outset was listed before Pushbikes in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Evo Cycles1st
  2. Outset2nd
  3. Pushbikes3rd
  4. 99 Bikes4th
  5. Torpedo7–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Evo Cycles3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Outset3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • 99 Bikes2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Pushbikes2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Torpedo70 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

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3 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which bike shop should I shop at in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Evo Cycles
    2. 299 Bikes
    3. 3Outset
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best bike shops in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Evo Cycles
    2. 2Outset
    3. 399 Bikes
    4. 4Pushbikes
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best bike shop in New Zealand for new bike parts?”

    1. 1Pushbikes
    2. 2Evo Cycles
    3. 3Outset
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “bike shops nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “bike shop auckland”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Is Outset or Pushbikes more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Outset and Pushbikes by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five bike shops we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Outset and Pushbikes among bike shops in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Pushbikes, Outset. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEvo Cycles99 BikesTorpedo7PushbikesOutset
Oct 202530.1%13.5%55%1.1%0.29%
Nov 202526.9%12%60.1%0.86%0.17%
Dec 202520.7%9.3%68.8%1%0.2%
Jan 202627.4%10%61.3%1.1%0.22%
Feb 202618%8%73.1%0.66%0.17%
Mar 202633.4%14.9%50%1.3%0.32%
Apr 202643.4%19.4%35.5%1.3%0.42%
May 202644.2%24.1%29.5%1.6%0.52%
Jun 202644.1%24.1%29.4%1.7%0.64%
Jul 202644.2%24.1%29.5%1.8%0.52%
Aug 202644.2%24.1%29.5%1.8%0.52%
Sep 202651.4%23%23%1.9%0.74%

How has the Outset and Pushbikes comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Pushbikes was ahead of Outset in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Outset’s share of searches among bike shops in New Zealand moved from 0.29% to 0.74%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 390.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pushbikes’ share of searches among bike shops in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike shops in September 2026?

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Outset in New Zealand rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 390 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Outset’s and Pushbikes’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Outset

2 branded search terms

  • outset bike
  • outset bikes

Pushbikes

1 branded search term

  • pushbikes

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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