Jan-Willem van Schaik

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In the new SRAM system, the drive unit will be manufactured by Brose. Photo SRAM

SRAM officially launches e-MTB drive Eagle Powertrain

CHICAGO, USA - The long expected official statement by SRAM on the introduction of an e-bike dive system came in today. Remarkably and without giving...

Experience surface finishing process in real-time but also discuss the topic reshoring production at Get Technical 2023. – Photo Bike Europe

Experience innovations in surface finishing process at Get Technical

TURIN, Italy - This year's closing event of the surface finishing partners in the industry, the sppot, will take place at the Eurotherm facility in...

The issue with the Shimano Hollowtech II crankset is being treated differently throughout the world. – Photo Shimano

Shimano widens Hollowtech crank inspection to global level

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Shimano has issued a voluntary inspection and replacement program for its bonded 11-Speed Hollowtech II road cranksets....

For many new entrants the Taichung Bike Week is the big unknown. – Photo Bike Europe

Taichung Bike Week 2023: High hopes, low expectations

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The high inventory levels in the industry will have their impact on the Taichung Bike Week next week. According to industry...

According to Blubrake, Bosch hindered the market introduction of their ABS system. - Photo Blubrake

Antitrust authorities investigate complaint against Bosch

MILAN, Italy - The Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) in Italy has started an investigation against Robert Bosch GmbH to verify the claim of...

Francois Joly started at Mavic as OEM sales manager. – Photo Mavic

Mavic to strengthen OEM presence and appoints dedicated manager

ANNECY, France - Component manufacturer Mavic has announced a change in its market strategy. To improve its presence on the OEM market again,...

Swiss manufacturer Flyer heavily relies on export markets. – Photo Flyer

E-bike manufacturer Flyer lays off quarter of staff as sales drop

HUTTWIL, Switzerland - All market indicators have made clear that the bike boom of 2020-2021 is over and implications for the industry can be...

Mass market roll-out of Bike2X technology is expected in the years to come. – Photo Commsignia

Commsignia develops Bike2X device for e-bikes and micromobility

SANTA CLARA, USA - To improve the visibility and safety of vulnerable road users in traffic, Commsignia has launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X)...

Carl & Marta, including some accessories were presented to the public at Eurobike. – Photo Hebie Group

Hebie Group launches new brand for sustainable mobility concept

BIELEFELD/ MÜNSTER, Germany - Offering the option to mount a childseat easily was the prelude to the start of an all new brand project for Hebie...

Blog: Automotive and/or e-bikes?

Blog: Automotive and/or e-bikes?

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Automotive suppliers entering the e-bike market has been a trend over the past few years. Trade shows like IAA Mobility...