Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief
European Batteries Regulation the next challenge
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Just before the start of Eurobike, the European Parliament adopted the negotiated text of the European Batteries Regulation. The final step before the publication of the official legal text in the Official Journal of the EU is the adoption by the European Council. Insiders expect the regulation is going to shake up the European e-bike battery market and the industry is not yet ready in finding an answer to this challenge.
Bicycle production in Spain goes up amidst high retail inventory...
MADRID, Spain - At the start of the cycling season, the Spanish bicycle production increase came as a full surprise. In line with the high inventory in the market, production volumes decreased in the past month.
Sydney University claims solution for looming carbon frames waste...
SYDNEY, Australia - The photos of landfills with carbon bicycle frames which did not pass the production tests or were at the end of their life cycle went viral some years ago. The contradiction between the environmentally friendly image of the bicycle and the single-use carbon frame is striking. Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed new methods to solve this major source of waste.
Vok Bike raises €3.8 million for its new cargo bike
TALLINN, Estonia - As startup producing e-cargo bikes for last mile deliveries, Vok Bike closed a €3,8 million seed round last week, including Estonia's SmartCap, Jaan Tallinn's Metaplanet, Specialist VC and Sunly.
Penalties imposed on fatbike importers for selling illegal e-bikes
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - Dutch authorities have imposed a €15,000 penalty on 9 'fat bikes' sellers. They all offered fatbikes which did not comply with the type approval regulations and were not street legal.
Pinarello sold to 'private family office'
TREVISO, Italy - Pinarello majority owner L Catterton today announced that it has sold Pinarello, to a private family office. The terms of the transaction and the name of the new owner have not been disclosed.
Hadi-Plast Group acquires plastics expert for the bicycle industry
BIELEFELD, Germany - Small parts speclialist westphal GmbH has been acquired by Hadi-Plast Group this week. The strategic acquisition marks a milestone for both companies and strengthens their position as major players in their field of business. Information on the take-over amount remains undisclosed.
Eurobike Investors Lounge enjoys growing interest from private equity
FRANKFURT, Germany - The second edition of the Eurobike Investors Lounge attracted some 70 participants, primarily private equity investors and family offices. The high level of attendance shows that investors still see the potential of the bicycle industry.
Eurobike 2023 meets expectations despite challenging market
FRANKFURT, Germany - The decision to move from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt turned out positively for Eurobike. In its second edition on the new location last week the number of visitors increased, although that was not generally assumed when talking to exhibitors during the show.
Ralson Tires and Czech Zleen partner to expand in Europe
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - To cater for tyres for the European bicycle industry, Ralson India Ltd., Zleen s.r.o., and Mahansaria Ent. Pvt. have formed a joint venture. Ralson, having the majority stake in the JV, joins hands with Zleen with high ambitions to expand its European customer reach by providing application-specific tyres.
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