Jan-Willem Van Schaik

Three hotels in Taichung’s business district open up their rooms and banquet halls for exhibitors during the Taichung Bike Week. - Photos Bike Europe

Is Taichung Bike Week future proof?

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The lack of one central organiser of Taichung Bike Week might turn out to become the biggest hurdle for the event to overcome the...

The LEV Circuit is available in various options and from 125 mm up to 200 mm travel. – Photo Bike Europe

Kind Shock explores new markets with wireless dropper seat post

TAINAN, Taiwan - For Kind Shock the LEV Circuit wireless dropper seat post, presented at Eurobike, is a game-changer. It eliminates the need for...

Each steering movement comes with an adaptive beam-pattern with the Busch+Müller Briq-XL. – Photo Busch+Müller

Busch+Müller develops digital curve light for e-bikes

MEINERZHAGEN, Germany - It was announced as a revolution in bicycle headlights by Busch+Müller: the Briq-XL reacts to the lean of the handlebar in a...

“Early 2024 we also had to wave the white flag and restructure to realign our company for the market recovery,” says Richard Thorpe on Youtube. - Photo Gocycle

Gocycle CEO: "We had to turn to crowdfunding to reboot our company"

LONDON, UK - Award-winning e-bike brand Gocycle has started a crowdfunding campaign to launch its new range of urban folding bikes. Founder and CEO...

Attending an annual sourcing show like Taichung Bike Week has become less relevant for product managers. – Photo Bike Europe

Market uncertainty persists at opening day of Taichung Bike Week

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The slow start of the annual Taichung Bike Week reflects the overall mood in the market. The inventory situation is still delaying...

To outline the new strategy for IBDs, the ‘book of promises’ gives a clear overview of what they can expect from BCF. – Photos Bike Europe

Belgian Cycling Factory presents 'book of promises'

BERINGEN, Belgium - To extend its European sales network Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) has been reviewing its business model and market strategy as...

Despite the extreme weather ocnditions on the first day, the IBF reported a 7.5% increase in the number of visitors compared with the 2023 edition. - Photo IBF

Italian Bike Festival further establishing itself as international...

MISANO ADRIATICO, Italy - The seventh edition of the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) emphasised its position as an international show for the cycling...

Jack Brandsen took up a new position at Gobao after previously working for NuVinci (now enviolo), Bafang and Okawa. – Photo Gobao

Gobao hires Jack Brandsen as chief strategy officer Europe

MUNICH, Germany - Jack Brandsen is taking over the role of chief strategy officer (CSO) Europe at Gobao effective immediately. In his position, he...

The main purpose of the acquisition for Giant Group is to expand their business footprint in the indoor cycling field. – Photo Stages Cycling

Giant Group acquires Stages Cycling

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant Group has announced the takeover of Stages Cycling from its owner companies, some of which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

Patent disputes often drag on for years. This was also the case between Miranda and FSA that started in 2018. – Photo Shutterstock

Long-running patent dispute between FSA and Miranda concluded

BUSNAGO, Italy - Patent disputes often drag on for years. This was also the case between Miranda and FSA that started in 2018 with a letter from the...