Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief
Online e-bike vendors reorganise top management to confront market...
ZEIST, the Netherlands – Both Cowboy and Stella have reorganised their top management to face today’s challenges. Cowboy has hired a new Chief Supply Chain Officer while Stella founder Daan van Renselaar has pulled out of the daily operation.
Portugal bicycle exports exceed 3 million unit barrier
AGUEDA, Portugal – 2022 proved to be a very successful year for the Portuguese bicycle and e-bike industry. The total export value increased by no less than 37% from €594 million in 2021 to more than €800 million in 2022. It makes Portugal the largest bike producer in Europe.
Taiwan bicycle export value hiked by 11% in 2022
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The mission set out by the Taiwan Bicycle Association to improve the quality and average FOB prices of Taiwan-made products proved successful and continued into 2022. While the assembly of bicycles made its way to other low-cost countries in the region like Vietnam and Cambodia, Taiwan hasn't lost its once leading position completely.
2024 Eurobike moves to early July
FRANKFURT, Germany - The 2024 edition of Eurobike will be held from Wednesday, July 3, to Sunday, July 7. Eurobike show manager Stefan Reisinger explains why this date is announced at this early stage and why they decided to set the date in the first week of July.
E-bike sales up 2% in the Netherlands as market confronts challenges
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - "The future of cycling is bright," said Huub Lamers, cycling section chairman of the RAI industry association announcing the 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in the Netherlands. The average price per unit increased last year, but not all figures show a positive trend.
Taiwan's e-bike shipment exceeds 1 million units for the first time
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Notwithstanding all the reports about packed warehouses in Taiwan and high inventory levels at distributors and dealers worldwide, the shipments of e-bikes from Taiwan to global markets were at a very high level throughout 2022. Component shortages appeared to be less problematic last year than in 2021, so the assembly could run at full capacity.
Shimano forecast reflects concerns over 2023 market development
OSAKA, Japan – Once again, Shimano reported a major increase in net sales last year, despite the slowdown in bicycle sales compared to 2021. However, Shimano also raises its concern over the global market and forecasts a 20% decline in net sales for 2023 for the whole company.
Kellys to launch full suspension e-bike with Portugal made frame
VELKE ORVIŠTĚ, Slovakia - Bicycle manufacturer Kellys will make an important step forward with the introduction of two remarkable products next month. Both Kellys Theos F100 and the Theos R will feature notable developments.
Alligt re-introduces Danish Bike2 pedal generator
LEMELERVELD, the Netherland - Originally introduced 12 years ago, the Danish company Bike2 was probably ahead of its time with the launch of their pedal generator. They have now partnered with Alligt to bring a finished product to market successfully.
European Parliament calls to double cycling in Europe by 2030
STRASBOURG, France - The European Parliament's resolution on developing an EU Cycling Strategy tasks the European Commission with doubling the number of kilometres cycled in Europe by 2030. The call marks a recognition of cycling as a fully-fledged mode of transport and key industrial asset to meet long-term climate and clean manufacturing objectives.
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