Jan-Willem van Schaik

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Besv’s presentation to the French market at the Pro Days. – Photo Besv

Besv enters French e-bike market and reshores production

PARIS, France - The Taiwanese e-bike brand Besv is entering the European market step-by-step with France being the latest milestone. This was...

For Stromer, this investment is aimed at building up its digital expertise. – Photo Stromer

Stromer opens unit in Romania to build up digital expertise

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - To step up its digital experience and expand in the area of connectivity, speed pedelec manufacturer Stromer has opened a...

The collaboration between Springtime Design and Conneqtech represents a significant step forward in the new mobility landscape. – Photo Springtime Design

Design agency Springtime and IoT provider Conneqtech join forces

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - A recently concluded strategic partnership brings together the expertise of two companies who create innovative...

High inventory levels show that Accell Group followed the pack in the aftermath of the pandemic. - Photo Sparta

Accell Group sees setback in financial position

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group's 2022 financial report is a remarkable indication of the huge change in the industry from shortage to...

“We are still very confident, but the inventory situation has to stabilise first,” said Gaurav Munjal at Eurobike 2023. – Photo Bike Europe

Indian Hero EcoTech has confidence in European e-bike market

NEW DELHI, India - The long-term business connection with Bachtenkirch-Interbike based in Möhnesee, Germany gave Indian Hero Ecotech a head-start on...

Customers of e-bike fleet provider GreenMo have to change their service provider again. – Photo Moby

Starting an e-bike service not easy proves next bankruptcy for...

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Irish e-bike delivery fleet provider Moby has taken over the customers of Mechs BV which was started only recently....

Avon Cycles CEO Onkar Singh Pahwa (l.) and his son Rishi Pahwa at Eurobike. – Photo Bike Europe

Avon Cycles sees more export opportunities with new factory

LUDHIANA, India - The construction of an export-oriented facility on the outskirts of Ludhiana gave Avon Cycles an excellent opportunity to take its...

“The sector is driven above all by the plans of the manufacturers which envisage a strong acceleration ." Photo Lombardo

Italian bicycle industry reaches € 2 billion threshold in value

GENUA, Italy - The total revenue of the Italian bicycle and component manufacturers increased by 10% reaching the threshold of € 2 billion in 2022....

Leon Cycles denies to have imported any e-bike produced in mainland China since July 2018. – Photo Leon Cycles

Leon Cycles owner released from prison while anti-dumping fraud...

PARIS, France - Leon Cycle reports that company owner Lijun Ding has been released last on 10 July. The investigation is on-ongoing but no longer...

I have decided to become a part of that on-going change in the industry,” wrote Steve Carr. – Photo Steve Carr

Steve Carr left Selle Royal

POZZOLEONE, Italy - He became a well-known face in the industry in the past 25 years representing Selle Royal. Recently Steve Carr stepped down by...