NIEUWEGEIN, the Netherlands - Heavy loads and many riding hours a day by commercial users requires different specifications of cargobike components. Cargobike manufacturer Fulpra from the Netherlands and tyre specialist Heidenau from Germany took up this challenge to develop the ultimate cargobike tyre.
LONDON, England - Skarper, which was founded in 2020, has secured £4.5m (€5.1 million) in additional financing from a syndicate of prominent investors for developing its portable drive system. The start-up will use the investment to deliver its first products to the market in Q4 of this year.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The omnichannel brand Cowboy has announced a new strategic investor. Cypress Capital is leading a €5 million financing round supported by existing investors. Hongkong based Cypress Capital invested €3 million while other existing Cowboy partners Index Ventures, Hardware Club, Future Positive Capital, Isomer, and Exor together invested another €2 million.
As high-tech e-bike systems become more popular, keeping up with demand often requires streamlined production. Whether it's for an e-bike, e-motor, e-scooter, or e-motorcycle, there is one company that can build entire e-drive systems tailored to the specific needs of its customers: Ananda.
DONGGUAN, China - Drive train manufacturer Gobao is expanding its business on the European e-bike market from its base in Germany. Gobao Electronic Technology GmbH was founded already in 2019 and is now hiring local representatives in various other countries. "We wanted to make a soft start to get a good understanding of the market," Gobao chairman Qingfu Chen told Bike Europe.
FRANKFURT, Germany - A sign of more advanced technology entering the e-bike market was Star Union's magnetic gear motor at this year's Eurobike. The motor uses magnetic force instead of mechanical force to offer maximum efficiency of 90%. The prototype displayed is being targeted for mass production in Q2 2025.
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 he was found by family members he was taken to hospital, but Kapoor had already died. This is reported by several Indian media outlets.
SHANGHAI, China - Spread out over 12 exhibition halls and a temporary display on the open ground, China Cycle 2024 provided enough space for the 1,460 exhibitors. According to recent data published by the show organiser, 126,262 domestic visitors and 15,004 overseas visitors attended the event. The top-10 overseas visitors came from India, Russia, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Indonesia and Australia.
荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－今年4到6月期間，進口至歐盟的電動自行車數量增加到22.3萬輛，近乎與去年同期相同。這數量更是較今年第一季的進口量接近翻倍成長。台灣、越南及中國這三大供應國輸往歐盟的電動自行車皆在這段期間內大幅成長。不過，這一切的代價又是什麼？
奧地利，韋爾斯（WELS）－Pierer Mobility AG表示，變幻莫測的經濟條件造成2024上半年財報出現紅字。該公司在踏入自行車及電動自行車市場後進行的短期策略調整亦帶來負面影響，現在他們正為此付出代價。換句話說，該公司正採取極端措施。
台灣，台中－儘管台灣第三大自行車龍頭Ideal Bike Corporation營收二位數下滑，他們仍繼續努力應對過去產生的損失。就2024年Q2和上半年數據來看，該公司成功改善其財務狀況。
荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－Fundracer BV推出他們第一個微型交通工具基金，旨在為有潛力在快速增長的微型交通工具產業成為領先的企業提供資金及實質支持。這是由自行車產業的創業家René Wiertz、Gérard Vroomen和Andy Ording所創立，Fundracer致力協助這塊市場上的公司，以最大限度提高經營成功的機率。
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission launched an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of bicycles from the People's Republic of China. For this review DG Trade will hold hearings, mail questionnaires to producers and visit companies. The request was submitted by the EBMA (European Bicycle Manufacturers Association) representing the bicycle industry in Europe.
MILAN, Italy - Last Autumn concerns were raised by ABS manufacturer, Blubrake that Bosch could restrict competition in the e-bike ABS market by limiting the use of alternative technologies. A case opened by the Italian Antitrust Authority has now determined that e-bike manufacturers will now be permitted to integrate Blubrake ABS with Bosch BES3 kits.
HASSELT, Belgium - A leading Belgian lease concept provider Cyclis has been acquired by JobRad Group as of 2 September. The much bigger JobRad Group obtained 60% of the shares while founders and other stakeholders now own 40%. "We share the same vision, ambition and approach. In JobRad Group, we have found the ideal partner to further strengthen our position on the Belgian and Dutch market," says Joep Kempen, CEO of 10 years old Cyclis.
At the start of this season, the Dutch brand Van Dijck drew attention with its extensive rebranding. Now, their product portfolio is also getting a facelift: with the new Triton Hypershift Belt, they are showcasing what is technically possible.
HOYA, Germany - The wholesaler Hermann Hartje KG has expanded its management team as of 1 November 2024 with the appointment of Thomas Bauer. Hermann Hartje, owner and personally liable partner, appointed Thomas Bauer as an additional managing director alongside Wolfgang Arens and Dirk Zwick.
WELS, Austria - According to Pierer Mobility AG volatile and difficult economic conditions led to a negative first half 2024 result. The company also harmed itself with some short-term strategy changes after entering the bicycle and e-bike business. Now they have to pay the bill. In other words: drastic measures are being taken.
HAUSHAM, Germany -American cult brand Yeti has announced the opening of a European office in Germany. "Expanding into Europe is the next logical step for us as we have seen a lot of growth over the last decade," says Yeti CEO Chris Conroy. Founded in 1985, Yeti Cycles makes race-bred, obsessively engineered, masterfully crafted mountain bikes.
MÜHLHAUSEN, Germany - At this year's Eurobike, Karlheinz 'Kalle' Nicolai celebrated a premiere with his first own e-drivetrain brand. With the Helius-Drive Systems brand under the umbrella of his company Universal Transmissions GmbH (UT), the two-wheeler visionary is once again thinking outside the box.
