Jan-Willem Van Schaik

“We wanted to make a soft start to get a good understanding of the market,” told Gobao chairman Qingfu Chen to Bike Europe. – Photo Bike Europe

Gobao aims to set itself apart with customer-facing open drive system

DONGGUAN, China - Drive train manufacturer Gobao is expanding its business on the European e-bike market from its base in Germany. Gobao Electronic...

Atlas Cycles was one of the most iconic Indian bicycle brands. – Photo National Herald

Former Atlas Cycles president Salil Kapoor dies by suicide

DELHI, India - Salil Kapoor, a former president of Atlas Cycles, died allegedly by suicide at his Delhi home on Tuesday afternoon. He was 65. After...

To meet growing demand for exhibition space, two halls were added to the 2024 edition of China Cycle. – Photo Bike Europe

China Cycle gears up for receiving more than 150,000 visitors in 2025

SHANGHAI, China - Spread out over 12 exhibition halls and a temporary display on the open ground, China Cycle 2024 provided enough space for the...

The European Commission will conduct a 12- till 15-month long investigation to decide whether to extend the anti-dumping measures for another 5-year period. – Photo Shutterstock

Five more years of anti-dumping duties on bicycles? EU initiates...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission launched an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of bicycles from the...

JobRad has already put more than 1.5 million bicycles on the road in Germany while Cyclis is much smaller with 37,000 bicycles. – Photo Cyclis

JobRad expands into Belgium and the Netherlands with take-over of...

HASSELT, Belgium - A leading Belgian lease concept provider Cyclis has been acquired by JobRad Group as of 2 September. The much bigger JobRad Group...

“I fully support the company’s service-oriented approach and partnership philosophy,” said Thomas Bauer on joining Hermann Hartje KG. – Photo Hartje

Thomas Bauer appointed MD at Hartje bicycle division

HOYA, Germany - The wholesaler Hermann Hartje KG has expanded its management team as of 1 November 2024 with the appointment of Thomas Bauer. Hermann...

“Expanding into Europe is the next logical step for us,” says Yeti CEO Chris Conroy. – Photo Chris Conroy.

Yeti expects market normalisation by the end of 2025

HAUSHAM, Germany -American cult brand Yeti has announced the opening of a European office in Germany. "Expanding into Europe is the next logical step...

CyTech’s manufacturing base in Yucatan output will now be branded Elastic Interface. – Photo CyTech

CyTech reorganises Mexican production of cycling pads

SAN VENDEMIANO, Italy - Cycling pad manufacturing CyTech S.r.l., known for its Elastic Interface brand, has unified the production at its Mexican...

Pico 2-3 pin plug is the latest development to connect sensors, brake light and signal lights on e-bike. – Photo Chogori

Chogori meets trend towards smaller connectors for e-bikes

SHENZHEN, China - Cable integration and the ongoing trend towards connectivity on e-bikes makes cables and connectors smaller. According to...

The right to enter the forest by bicycle in Germany remains largely untouched so far. – Photo Shutterstock

Big threat to Germany's MTB and gravel bike sales seems averted

BERLIN, Germany - The German industry organisation ZIV rang the alarm bell last January over the upcoming Federal Forest Act which would pose a big...