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Interview10 Oct 24

Felt Bicycles still part of Pierer Mobility but now operating out of...

BARCELONA, Spain - The strategy to concentrate on 'Powered Two-Wheelers' by Pierer Mobility AG led to the announcement to part ways with its pure bicycle and e-bikes brands Felt Bicycles and R Raymon. The company wanted to focus on motorcycles and e-bikes including the brands Husqvarna and GasGas E-Bicycles. After the publication of this new strategy, it turned out that Felt Bicycles was still somehow part of Pierer Mobility. To shed some light on the situation, Bike Europe sat down with Felt Bicycles managing director Florian Burguet.

market trends10 Oct 24

More Belgians opt for second-hand as speed pedelec sales falter

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Over the first nine months of 2024, registrations of second-hand speed pedelecs in Belgium increased by +17.4% compared to the same period in 2023, and by +39.3% compared to 2022, according to figures released by trade association Traxio. However, for new speed pedelecs a reverse trend is seen as sales dropped 17.9% compared to 2023.

people10 Oct 24

Magura completes management team with new MD

BAD URACH, Germany - As German Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KG announced back in spring 2024, it intends to significantly strengthen its innovative power as part of the future-oriented strategic restructuring of Magura parent company Magenwirth Technologies GmbH (MWT). In this context innovation- and development-oriented Ingo Beutner was hired as additional managing director to the Magura management board.

e-bike10 Oct 24

Nokobike opens 4,000 square meter factory and 1.7 MW solar power park

Nokobike, a leader in electric and sustainable mobility, has opened its new 4,000 sqm production facility. This expansion highlights the company's dedication to innovation and sustainability within the bicycle and micromobility sector. With a vision centered on pushing technological boundaries and reducing environmental impact, the new factory sets a precedent for the future of industrial production in this evolving industry.

blog09 Oct 24

Blog: A fairly recent phenomenon - Fatbikes

I'm writing this blog while sitting on a train to Amsterdam. Once I arrive and walk to my destination, I'll need to watch out for a fairly recent phenomenon: fatbikes. I live in a quiet little village, so I thought it wasn't that big of a deal. But whenever I come to Amsterdam, I suddenly understand the alarming Dutch news headlines much better. These things can be dangerous!

中文部份09 Oct 24

在KKR和Teslin協助下Accell Group債務減少6億歐元

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）−Accell Group與該集團多數利益相關者達成協議，有望改善其財務狀況。該交易能讓Access Group債務減少約6億歐元，相當於約14億歐元總債務約四成。

中文部份09 Oct 24

Cycleurope Group出售法國塞納河畔羅米伊工廠

法國，塞納河畔羅米伊（ROMILLY SUR SEINE）−法國Cycleurope Group和Grimaldi Industri AB於10月7日由Rebirth Holding SAS接管。Cycleurope在一份簡短聲明中表示，該公司將100%所有權轉移給Rebirth Holding SAS，交易金額未公開。

中文部份09 Oct 24

歐盟認定Ouxi V8胖胎車違法

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）−歐盟執委會（European Commission，以下簡稱執委會）已正式宣佈Wuxi V8電動胖胎自行車（以下簡稱胖胎車）在歐盟境內被認定為「無牌」車輛，這代表任何人騎乘這類車輛行駛於道路上均屬違法行為，且無受保險保障。這款中國製車款今年在荷蘭市場熱門程度大增。

中文部份09 Oct 24

Pon.Bike投資Ziemi創新自行車照明設計

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）−在Pon.Bike的協助下，Ziemi得以將其創新自行車照明系統推入國際市場。此次一共有7個投資方參與，Pon.Bike為最大出資者，該輪籌資金額達約30萬歐元。

people08 Oct 24

Change in management at Stromer as Tomi Viiala steps down as co-CEO

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - After 11 years at Stromer, co-CEO Tomi Viiala has decided to step back from the operational business and leave the company. The reason given is to "spend more time with his family, who live in Finland." Viiala will remain a shareholder of Stromer.

Advocacy08 Oct 24

Policy and industry leaders outline future European cycling industry...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycling as a lever for economic growth was the key message of the CIE 2024 Summit on October 2, organised by Cycling Industries Europe in partnership with the Benelux Union. Over 200 attendees discussed a blueprint for cycling industry policies heeding the EU Declaration on Cycling's call for the 'development of a world class cycling industry'.

innovations & products07 Oct 24

Shimano AI-integrated drive train Q'Auto on bikes next year

OSAKA, Japan - To hit back on e-bike drive system suppliers who overshadow Shimano's leading market position, the component manufacturer will start mass production of its AI-integrated drive train system Q'Auto. Launched as a concept at Eurobike 2023, the first bikes featuring this system will be on the market soon. CEO Yozo Shimano explains the business decision to take this step forward.

Investment04 Oct 24

Pon.Bike invests in innovative bicycle lighting with Ziemi

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Support from Pon.Bike makes it possible for Ziemi to venture its innovative bicycle lighting system into international markets. Pon.Bike is, among others, the largest of seven parties that recently participated in an investment round raising €300,000.

financial04 Oct 24

Cycleurope Group sells Romilly-sur-Seine factory to new owner

ROMILLY SUR SEINE, France - The operation of Cycleurope Group and Grimaldi Industri AB in France will be taken-over by the Rebirth Holding SAS as of 7 October. In a short announcement Cycleurope reports the transfer of 100% ownership to Rebirth Holding SAS for an undisclosed amount.

financial04 Oct 24

Accell Group cuts debts by €600 mln with support of KKR and Teslin

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group reached an agreement with a majority of its financial stakeholders and could improve its financial position. The transaction will lead to a reduction of Accell Group's debt by approximately €600 million, or around 40% of the total debt, from approximately €1.4 billion.

Company03 Oct 24

Magura Bosch Parts & Services (MBPS) consolidates facilities into new...

Nürtingen, Germany - The former company headquarters of Magura has moved into a brand-new facility of Magura Bosch Parts & Services (MBPS). Two years after the decision in favour of a new building was made, all MBPS departments have now moved into the one building.

Shows & Events03 Oct 24

Is Taichung Bike Week future proof?

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The lack of one central organiser of Taichung Bike Week might turn out to become the biggest hurdle for the event to overcome the current problems in the bicycle industry. Three hotels in Taichung's business district open up their rooms and banquet halls for exhibitors who invite their customers to come over. For the rest it is wait and see. This means a solid foundation and future vision for TBW are lacking.

innovations & products03 Oct 24

Kind Shock explores new markets with wireless dropper seat post

TAINAN, Taiwan - For Kind Shock the LEV Circuit wireless dropper seat post, presented at Eurobike, is a game-changer. It eliminates the need for cables and internal routing, streamlining bike design and reducing maintenance.

Business02 Oct 24

Buycycle pushing the evolution of the second-hand bike market in...

MUNICH, Germany - With over 25,000 pre-owned and refurbished bikes listed on its platform, over 2,000 of which come from the US, the fast-growing startup Buycycle is on a mission to connect high-end bicycle buyers and sellers on a global scale. One of the founders of Buycycle, Theodor Golditchuk, spoke with Bike Europe about the company's rapid rise in the second-hand market.

中文部份02 Oct 24

市場變數彌漫台中自行車週開展日

台灣，台中－本屆台中自行車週（以下簡稱台中週）進展緩慢，反映出市場整體氛圍。庫存問題仍造成產品創新及新款開發進度延遲。近年來，市場已逐漸脫離年度車款週期的模式。種種因素讓出席像是台中週這樣的年度採購展會，對產品經理而言變得不再如此重要。