Jan-Willem van Schaik

Following bicycles, Polestar is now entering the e-bike market. – Photo Polestar

Polestar steps up from e-cars to e-bikes

GÖTENBORG, Sweden - The Swedish car manufacturer Polestar is the next to step into the rapidly growing e-bike market. This announcement by Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath didn't come as a surprise as the company has been cooperating with Allebike on a regular bicycle since earlier this year.

Gilles Lapierre makes room for the next generation. – Photo Lappiere

Gilles Lapierre to leave Accell Group at year-end

DIJON, France - Accell Group announces today that Gilles Lapierre has decided to step down as Senior Advisor Innovation & Technology of Accell Group at the end of 2022. In his previous role as Director Innovation & Technology Gilles was responsible for the International Research & Development team of Accell Group based in Germany, France, and The Netherlands spread across three innovation centers Sports, Lifestyle and Cargo.

AT Zweirad has shared the list of serial numbers of the stolen RockShox shocks. – Photo Bike Europe

RockShox shocks stolen during targeted theft, reports AT Zweirad

ALTENBERGHE, Germany - Today bicycle and e-bike manufacturer AT Zweirad reports that on 28 October this year high-end components for their Velo de Ville branded bikes were stolen. About 600 RockShox shocks in addition to some Gates pulleys were taken.

E-bike sales are picking up rapidly outside Europe as well. – Photo Rebel Bikes

E-bikes now account for 10% of global bicycle sales

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Global bicycle sales in 2021 reached 96 million units, while the booming pedal-assisted e-bike sales are estimated at 9.7 million units. This was reported by the World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) in their first-ever WBIA Global Market Report.

According to LEVA-EU the current anti-dumping regulation is an obstacle to starting a new business. – Photo Shutterstock

'Anti-dumping regulation obstructs new e-bike assemblers in Europe'

GENT, Belgium - Trade association LEVA-EU argues that the lack of knowledge and ignorance of the bike and e-bike anti-dumping regulations by custom's authorities in various European countries, has become a big hinderance in the development of the e-bike industry in Europe.

“With our move to Antwerp, we have established a solid base for our future growth,” said Classified CEO Mathias Plouvier, at the opening of the new head office this summer. – Photo Classified

Classified Cycling raises millions from UK investors to expand into...

ANTWERP, Belgium - Classified Cycling has announced a €22 million funding round led by Active Partners, known in the industry as, former investors in Rapha and Evans Cycles. Existing investor Bridford Investments Limited continues to support Classified by participating in the round. Classified Cycling aims to expand into the e-bike market.

“This step enables us to increase our efficiency enormously,” says tubus COO Anthonie de Jong (r.) together with Edwin Verduin (l.)(Sales Eurofender) and Eurofender CEO Alberto Silvestri (m.). - Photo tubus

Eurofender takes over extrusion mudguard division from tubus

MUNSTER, Germany - To focus on its core-products, tubus has sold its extrusion mudguard division to the Italian company Eurofender. This strategic decision makes it possible for tubus to strengthen and professionalise its activities in carriers and accessories.

Fatbikes are used on public roads despite the disclaimers by the manufacturer. – Photo ILT

Fatbike importers warned for selling illegal e-bikes

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - 27 internet resellers have been warned by the Dutch transport authorities to stop offering their fatbikes. Research showed that they offer e-bikes that go faster than 25 km per hour and/or have a higher power than 250 watt without approval. Such e-bikes must have a type approval.

Show organiser Fairnamic is content with the number of trade visitors last year, of which 52.1% were international. – Photo Eurobike

Eurobike changes concept for better fit with Frankfurt

FRANKFURT, Germany - It was not always easy to find your way at the first Eurobike in the Frankfurt venue after so many years in Friedrichshafen. Organiser Fairnamic has evaluated this and many other topics to enhance the show concept for 2023. Eurobike unfolds its plans for improvement.

The economic outlook is now the dominant reason for people to cycle and no longer the impact of the pandemic. - Photo Shimano/Nik Howe

Shimano studies shows cost of living driving e-bike use

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - The fourth edition of Shimano's state-of-the-nation, makes clear that the growing cost of living is perceived as the most important reason to ride an e-bike. Whether this will mean an ongoing increase of e-bikes or bicycles in general, is not revealed by the Shimano study.