Jan-Willem Van Schaik

“We were surprised to receive so much positive response on our presentation at China Cycle show early May this year,” says Sunny He, as co-founder of Bafang in charge of T&D. – Photo Bike Europe

Bafang expands into e-motorbike market with T&D branded components

SUZHOU, China - Probably the next big growth market after e-bike is motorbikes. Drive systems are available in the market, although the number of...

“The market for cargo bikes is growing annually, with an increasing number of individuals replacing their car with electric cargo bikes,” says Niklas Hammar, COO of WeSports

WeSports acquires Swedish Cargobike for further expansion in Europe

MALMÖ, Sweden - Nordic sports performance group WeSports has announced the acquisition of a holding stake in Cargobike. In 2023 Cargobike delivered...

While the market is cautiously optimistic, the mood among the more than 1,800 exhibiting companies was extremely positive at Eurobike 2024. – Photos Bike Europe

Bustling Eurobike did not bring the hoped for market improvement

FRANKFURT, Germany - On Sunday evening Eurobike 2024 closed the doors after five days packed with innovations, business meeting, networking events...

“We see the market is changing and product managers are looking for a second or third drive train supplier,” says Okawa CEO Luca Du. – Photos Bike Europe

Okawa to start e-bike motor production in Portugal

SUZHOU, China - Okawa's preparations to open a production facility in Europe have already started. In the head office of Okawa Motor Technology Co....

Humpert rolled out an extensive investment program for its double-nickel-chrome electroplating plant. – Photo Humpert

Humpert invests €1 million in Chrome 3 surface treatment plant

WICKEDE, Germany - To comply with the latest EU regulations and to step up the company's CSR effort, bicycle component manufacturer Humpert rolled...

In cities across Taiwan, the Gogoro battery swapping stations are a common sight. – Photo Shutterstock

BP subsidiary Castrol invests in electric two-wheelers with new...

LONDON, UK - BP subsidiary Castrol has invested €46.7 million in the battery-swapping ecosystems provider Gogoro. Castrol, a global leader in...

Since the take-over by KKR in 2022 Accell Group is burdened with a heavy debt, which is currently amounting to €1.2 billion.

Accell Group CEO faces task of reducing €1.2 billion debt

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group CEO Tjeerd Jegen has revealed some clear figures in a business update on the financial situation at the...

According to CONEBI investments remained strong at over € 1.9 billion in 2023, slightly below the € 2.1 billion recorded in 2022. – Photo Bike Europe

E-bike market share in Europe reaches 30%, but industry struggles

BRUSSELS, Belgium - E-bikes have become the top electric vehicle choice for European consumers, offering mobility, leisure, and health benefits. The...

What are the key-issues and assumptions of legislative topics currently on the agenda at the European Commission and relevant for the industry? – Photo Shutterstock

The legislative framework governing the European bicycle industry...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European bicycle industry organisations have taken a leading role in the business days program in hall 8 at Eurobike 2024. In...

The members only trading platform for OEMs can be compared with eBay with multiple search and selection options. – Photo BEIC

OEM trading platform launched for e-bike and bicycle components

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The imbalance in the supply chain in combination with excess inventory made clear how untransparent the bicycle industry...