Jan-Willem van Schaik

Editor in Chief

“I want to bridge technology in Japan with the market needs in Europe,” said Eric de Seynes (r.) who hands over his position to Olivier Prévost (l.) – Photo Yamaha

Mr. Yamaha e-bike Eric de Seynes steps down as President and CEO

SCHIPHOL, the Netherlands - The former Yamaha Europe Vice-President, Olivier Prévost succeeds Eric de Seynes as President and CEO of Yamaha Europe as...

The Urtopia is connected without the need of a smartphone. – Photo Urtopia

Urtopia to show next level ChatGPT e-bike at CES-Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, USA - Since the successful world's first integration of ChatGPT in an e-bike last June, Urtopia continues to develop this technology in...

"2024 can only be better when reflecting on the past months," says Bike Europe editor in chief Jan-Willem van Schaik.

2024: bicycle industry heading for a challenging year

ZEIST, the Netherlands - January is usually the time to look forward to the next 12 months. Industry peers will be happy to forget 2023 quickly. The...

After a 30-year career, Dirk Niermann starts as an independent consultant on sustainability and corporate governance. – Photo Hebie

Dirk Niermann leaving component manufacturer Hebie

BIELFELD, Germany - He played a decisive role in multiple management positions in the past 30 years, but as part of a partial retirement plan Dirk...

The much-discussed inventory level in the industry led to aggressive discounting campaigns. – Photo Accell Group

Fitch Ratings warns Accell Group finances are 'unsustainable'

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The reorganisations announced at three of its subsidiaries was already a clear indication of a new policy at Accell...

To enhance environmental sustainability, Stromer launches carbon composite fenders on the ST5 Pinion developed together with Isoco. – Photo Stromer

Stromer partners with Isoco to produce recyclable fenders

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - To reduce the carbon footprint of the Stromer ST5, the e-bike manufacturer developed a special fender material in...

“This facility is a showcase of our meticulous attention to detail and of our relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Darfon’s Chairman & CEO Andy Su. – Photo Darfon

Darfon opens OEM e-bike factory in Europe

ČVRČOVICE, Czech Republic - To offer a one-stop-shop solution to its customers, Darfon Electronics has started an e-bike assembly and batteries...

The current factory of A. Dugast tyres was only opened in June 2022 as an integrated part of the north Europe headquarters of Vittoria. – Photo Bike Europe

Vittoria moves A Dugast production from the Netherlands to Thailand

BREMBATE, Italy - Only one and a half years after the opening of an all-new facility in Oldenzaal, the Netherlands, Vittoria has announced the...

In September the Canyon operation was even loss making at €-2 million versus a profit of €29 million year-on-year. – Photo Canyon

Canyon early discounting strategy drives down its profit

KOBLENZ, Germany - The large-scale media campaigns offering major discounts on various bike categories this summer by Canyon was regarded rather...

The latest interim report of the VanMoof administrators published last week shows there won’t be much left for the creditors. – Photo VanMoof

Not much left money for creditors after mega-losses of VanMoof

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - An interim report by the VanMoof administrators paints a clear picture of the financial drama which took place this...