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Bike Fun Int'l Takes-Over Rock Machine

Bike Fun Int'l Takes-Over Rock Machine

The Rock Machine brand has been taken over by the Czech bike maker Bike Fun International sro. The new owner was already

Huge Interest for Meeting on e-Bike Type Approval

Huge Interest for Meeting on e-Bike Type Approval

This years Eurobike will see the launch of lots of e-Bikes with over 250 Watt motors. This raises questions on the legal framework for these vehicles. These questions are to be answered at an open-to-everybody meeting during

Dahon Exchanges Fisher for Zyro In UK

Dahon Exchanges Fisher for Zyro In UK

Despite five years of beneficial cooperation with Fisher Outdoor Leisure, Dahon has decided to look for a new UK distributor which the biggest in folding bikes found

Amer Sports (Mavic) Moves HQ To Germany

Amer Sports (Mavic) Moves HQ To Germany

Finnish Amer Sports Group among others parent company of Salomon Group (including Mavic) wants to concentrate all its sports brands in one headquarter. Therefore in summer 2010 the company will move to

O-Synce and AGU Distribution Partner in Benelux

O-Synce and AGU Distribution Partner in Benelux

Dutch importer and wholesaler AGU is the new exclusive distribution partner for the Benelux market of the high-end bicycle computer brand O-Synce. This contract will be effective from August 15. "O-Synce is a great brand

Bike Motion Benelux 2009 To Break All Records

Bike Motion Benelux 2009 To Break All Records

UTRECHT, The Netherlands – The 2009 Bike Motion Benelux which will take place from October 30 – November 2, 2009 in Utrecht, The Netherlands is promising to break all previous records. Already the number of exhibitors that registered for the show is higher compared to the 2008 event. Next to that the 2009 show will

Dutch Dealers Provide Up-to-Date Sales Statistics

Dutch Dealers Provide Up-to-Date Sales Statistics

Bike dealers in The Netherlands are installing a module within their shop's computer systems which tracks all sales and automatically sends this data to Gfk Retail and Technology. This is a marketing services company that collects and distributes sales data on numerous

過去11個月當中,當局已收到至少208件微型交通工具起火或過熱意外的通報。照片來源/Bike Europe

美國當局呼籲電動自行車廠配合遵守規範

美國,華盛頓(WASHINGTON)-美國消費品安全委員會(CPSC)發出一封公開信件給至少2,000家電動自行車、電動滑板車、平衡滑板車(hoverboard)和電動單輪車(e-unicycle)廠商,內文聲明未遵守適用的安全標準UL2849可能給消費者帶來起火和嚴重傷害或死亡的不合理風險。

儘管自行車部門表現「低於預期」,Halfords於Q3看見兒童自行車的季節性增長。照片來源/Shutterstock

Halfords的Q3報告顯示英國自行車銷售趨勢逆轉

英國,雷迪奇(REDDITCH)-英國自行車零售商Halfords於最新財務報告中表示,自行車銷售已跌至疫前水平。儘管其聲明「整體收益表現優於市場」,但自行車部門截至目前已同比下滑兩成。

財務專家預期利率會持平很長一段時間,央行將密切關注經濟發展並在必要時做出反應。照片來源/Shutterstock

股市經疫情上漲後大幅修正

德國,慕尼黑(MUNICH)-2022年對金融市場造成巨大影響,對股市來說去年是充滿災難的一年。疫情尚未結束,普丁便發起對烏克蘭的戰爭。這場戰爭中斷了全球能源和食品市場,也造成歐洲高通膨。這對(電動)自行車產業股市又帶來什麼影響?

"E-cargobikes, e-scooters and self-balancing vehicles without steering are paying the price for the LEV framework in the Netherlands,” argues industry organisation LEVA-EU. Photo Bike Europe

LEVA-EU asks the Netherlands to check EU legality of its LEV-framework

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands – The Dutch government is making very small steps with the implementation of a new legal framework for LEV's. This will include Dutch technical requirements for electric cargocycles with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h and 250W, for e-scooters and self-balancing vehicles with handlebars. For LEVA-EU the process is much too slow and frustrates the market and the industry organisation doubts the legality of the Dutch LEV framework.

The Circular Cycling workshop will explore insights from the book ‘From marginal gains to a circular revolution’- Photo Bike Europe

Workshop on basic understanding of the circular economy in cycling...

UTRECHT, the Netherlands – Sustainability is more top of mind than ever in the bicycle industry. To enable an understanding of the circular economy in the industry, a series of online workshops are being held in March. Facilitated by Erik Bronsvoort, author of the book ‘From marginal gains to a Circular Revolution', examines insights from the book in a 3-hour workshop.

With the support of different partners, Doctibike has developed EnergYk, a 100% repairable electric battery with intelligent and predictive maintenance. – Photo Doctibike

Doctibike develops a 100% repairable battery

VILLEURBANNE, France – Doctibike and its partners, with the financial support of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, have developed the first 100% repairable electric battery with intelligent and predictive maintenance. This project is the result of two years of work.

在不同廠商的支持下,Doctibike開發出一款具備智慧與預測性維修的完全可回收電池-EnergYk。照片來源/Doctibike

Doctibike開發完全可回收電池

法國,維勒班(VILLEURBANNE)-Doctibike和其合作商在法國簡稱奧羅阿大區(Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)的資助下,開發出第一款完全可回收的電池,具備智慧及預測性維護(predictive maintenance)功能。該計畫耗時2年。

The new components are designed to make life easier for the industry.

Shimano simplifies component line-up with CUES

With the new CUES ecosystem, Shimano presents a novel approach to its mid-tier lifestyle component line-up. The idea: new components that are designed not only to improve the shifting experience but also to make life easier for the industry through greater compatibility and an improved supply chain structure.

Neco president Neco Wang with his company’s latest e-bike mid motors on display at Taipei Cycle 2023. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Neco setting up e-bike motor assembly in Europe

TAIPEI, Taiwan - With an eye on the booming e-bike market in Europe, Neco president Neco Wang tells Bike Europe that they have relied on China for too long. Therefore, the bike parts manufacturer has now established an office as well as an assembly plant in Poland.

hGears執行長Sven Arend表示:「我們將持續投資提高電動自行車的產能。」照片來源/hGears

hGears從汽車產業轉型邁向電動自行車產業

德國,施蘭貝格(SCHRAMBERG)-電動自行車精準零件生產這幾年來對hGears越趨重要。該公司去年年度財報顯示,電動自行車和零件市場的成長彌補了汽車及電動工具產業的損失。

InfoTech panelists Beat Zaugg, CEO Scott Sports, Urs Keller DACH Managing Director of Trek, moderator Christian Rocha and Matthias Klopfenstein, Specialized general manager Switzerland (ltr.). - Photo Peter Hummel

From scarcity to abundance: Swiss market worries about price slump

NOTWILL, Switzerland – The annual Swiss bicycle industry meeting at InfoTech centered this year around the panel discussion with industry leaders. The huge inventory, especially at retailers, worries people on all levels in the industry.

Bike Europe issue 3/2023 available online now

Bike Europe issue 3/2023 available online now

ZEIST, The Netherlands – The June edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 3/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. With Eurobike around the corner, this issue reflects on the momentum this brings to the industry despite the current challenges of high inventory and declining sales.

Herrmans Bike Components unveils Nucore bio-based grip series

Herrmans Bike Components unveils Nucore bio-based grip series

With the launch of a new series of bicycle grips made from bio-based raw materials and increasing use of recycled plastic components, Herrmans Bike Components in Finland is leading the bicycle industry's shift towards sustainable production.