Jan-Willem Van Schaik

Managing Directors Ralf (l.) and Willi Humpert (r.) received the certificate in person from Jörg Nolte (m.). – Photo Humpert

Wilhelm Humpert GmbH honored as hidden champion

WICKEDE, Germany - The bicycle industry knows many innovative companies which often remain hidden from the general public. In Germany, the South...

The upgrade of the industry, makes China an interesting sourcing location of higher priced bicycles and e-bikes as well. - Photos Bike Europe

China Cycle 2024 brings next indication of first steps to market...

SHANGHAI, China - During the bustling China Cycle 2024, which took place from May 5-8, insiders gave the first, cautious indications of a market...

The Oloo CycleBoard comes in an e-scooter and e-bike version, both with a front and rear drive. – Photo Bike Europe

C-Tech develops cargobike, but from a different angle

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For portable battery module manufacturer and distributer C-Tech United Corp. the e-bike industry means new business. To distinguish...

Orbea continues its strategy into 2024 with new product introductions in the urban mobility and light electric bike category. – Photo Orbea

Orbea reports 'strong progress' despite decrease in turnover

MALLABIA, Spain - The turbulent 2023 market conditions with instability, excess supply and widespread discounting among competitors that deteriorated...

SGS’s braking performance test with machine method is a customised braking performance test facility designed for cargo bikes, to adopt the wider and longer dimension than a typical two-wheeled bicycle. – Photo SGS

Shifting gears: Europe's new standard for e-cargo bikes

GENEVA, Switzerland - E-cargobikes are becoming an increasingly common sight on our city streets. They offer a sensible and sustainable alternative...

The investment fund was announced by Industry Minister Roland Lescure (middle) and Minister for Transport Patrice Vergriete (left). – Photo Ministry of Transport

France opens €55 million investment fund for bicycle industry

PARIS, France - The French government has called for investment projects to take the country's bicycle industry to the next level, both in quality...

Formosa Taffeta presented a series of products made with their carbon fibre including handlebars and forks. – Photo Bike Europe

Formosa Taffeta to expand market position with carbon fibre fabrics

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The introduction of tyre carcasses and anti-puncture fabric made of recycled fishing nets gave Formosa Taffeta a successful...

The China Cycle Show is projected to attract an audience from over 130 countries and regions, with an estimated 170,000 visitors.

China Cycle Show will highlight shift to digitalised industry

SHANGHAI, China - The Chinese market followed a different pattern in the past years compared with Europe and North America. High inventory is much...

The challenges currently faced by the bicycle industry are not exclusive, but rather common for every industry supplying consumer markets. – Photo Ralf Kindermann

'Bicycle industry still highly attractive for investors'

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The combination of economic and political challenges created difficult times for the international bicycle industry....

The production of Bafang e-drives is subdivided into three categories: hub motors, mid-motors and integrated wheel motors. – Photo Bafang

Bafang financial performance tempered by drastically declining exports

SUZHOU, China - For e-drive manufacturer Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, 2023 was a very challenging year. According to the company's financial...