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Halfords NL 2-hour Repair Service Brings Competition for Dutch IBDs

Halfords NL 2-hour Repair Service Brings Competition for Dutch IBDs

Halfords in the Netherlands (completely separated from Halfords UK) has started a 2-hour bicycle service for small repairs at its 150 shops which makes the retail chain in one go the biggest competitor for Dutch IBDs. QuickFix is the

<b>Germany 2009:</b> Double Digit Drop in 2009 Bike Sales

<b>Germany 2009:</b> Double Digit Drop in 2009 Bike Sales

According to the German bike industry association Zweirad Industrie-Verband (ZIV), the economic crisis had a much bigger negative influence on 2009 bike sales than was previously expected. Last September ZIV expected a year-end decline of 5 to 6%. The actual numbers turned to be much worse. 2009 domestic deliveries of bicycles dropped by twice as much as predicted, showing a 12% decline!

零組件首波價格調漲公佈

零組件首波價格調漲公佈

零組件製造商已經或即將公佈其產品價格調漲。中國勞工危機、歐元匯率走勢、運輸成本上漲以及丁基和鋁等原物料價格攀升,迫使零組件製造商調漲價格

VW Launches Car & e-Bike Combo

VW Launches Car & e-Bike Combo

Over a decade ago the Car & e-Bike folder concept was already being developed for Volkswagen by a Dutch design agency. It resulted in a prototype called Tango. That one never made it. Volkswagen own Bik.e will definitely see production, and possibly even before

Interbike 2010 Attendee Registration Open

Interbike 2010 Attendee Registration Open

The online registration to trade attendees of the Interbike International Expo 2010 is open. Retailer and distributor registration is free through August 20, 2010. Registration online after this deadline or on-site will be $35. Interbike 2010 trade-only event begins

Shimano 參加美國Dealercamp

Shimano 參加美國Dealercamp

自行車業界對於名為DealerCamp之新美國貿易展興趣不斷攀升。此一專為自行車供應商和零售商舉辦的戶外展示和博覽會活動, 因Shimano、BMC Racing與Ridley加入展商名單而日漸重要。DealerCamp的概念對自行車業而言是全新的。

BionX Strengthens Market Position in UK and Ireland

BionX Strengthens Market Position in UK and Ireland

The distribution of BionX products for UK and Ireland enters the next phase with a new partnership between BionX and Zyro. Zyro is a true market leader in UK in the distribution of cycle parts and accessories and we are very pleased for the opportunity

荷蘭每八輛自行車就有一輛是電動車

荷蘭每八輛自行車就有一輛是電動車

在荷蘭電動自行車取得了一個強而有力的立足點。在2006年到2009年之期間,市場從 40,000單位呈四倍成長到去年的153,000個單位。這意味著,在荷蘭銷售的每 8輛自行車裡就有一輛是電動車,其平均價格為一般自行車的3倍。

SRAM施韋恩富特(Schweinfurt)的生產量將轉移至亞洲

SRAM施韋恩富特(Schweinfurt)的生產量將轉移至亞洲

SRAM將把施韋恩富特(Schweinfurt)的生產轉移至亞洲,但是並不會關閉德國的工廠。「過去幾年來有越來越多客戶將他們的自行車生產轉移到亞洲,」SRAM CEO Stan Day這麼說道,

<b>United Kingdom 2009: </b>Better than Average Year Before

<b>United Kingdom 2009: </b>Better than Average Year Before

LONDON, UK - 2009 ended with a cold-snap but, for most of the rest of the year, it was unseasonably warm. Fair weather in the UK means bumper ice-cream sales, and bicycle shortages.

A-Team Meeting Discusses China Labour Crisis

A-Team Meeting Discusses China Labour Crisis

Today, at the meeting of the Taiwan bike industry cluster called A-Team, the current labour crisis in China was a major topic. Here Chairman Ying-Ming Yang of the Taiwan Bicycle Exporters Association presented a speech on how Taiwan companies are to respond on the changing labour market in China. He suggested

Is China's Labour Crisis to Spoil Upbeat Mood at Taipei Cycle 2010?

Is China's Labour Crisis to Spoil Upbeat Mood at Taipei Cycle 2010?

In the early hours of THE bike industry show of the year the question is how the current labour crisis in China will affect all the positive feelings on the 2010 bike market? Will labour shortages in China that are already hampering lead-times

Rigida/RYDE/Weinmann 開始在中國惠州廠生產

Rigida/RYDE/Weinmann 開始在中國惠州廠生產

目標生產量十分驚人;下一季4千五百萬個輪圈,2012當季將急速擴張。每年和荷蘭機械合作,為OE客戶生產編輪組產量達400,000輪組。輪圈製造商Rigida/Weinmann本月開始在中國惠州新廠生產,該廠距離無數自行車廠聚集的深圳約有100公里。

台北自行車展2010: 參展商超過900家

台北自行車展2010: 參展商超過900家

23年前台北自行車展開始之前,它只是個隸屬TaiSPO展覽其中一個館。自從獨立發展後該展便成長為世界第三大自行車貿易展。擁有大型國家比賽、展示區域、設計比賽等等,這個展會不只是個展覽更是ㄧ個節慶。

Bike Europe Publishes 1st Chinese Newsletter

Bike Europe Publishes 1st Chinese Newsletter

This trade journal is expanding its free online news service with weekly eMail Newsletters in the traditional and simplified Chinese languages. In close cooperation with

ETRA and ECF Discuss European e-Bike Legislation

ETRA and ECF Discuss European e-Bike Legislation

GAND, Belgium - The European Twowheel Retailers Association, ETRA and the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) have met last week to exchange views on the review of the European legislation on e-Bikes. The main absentees in this important discussion were

Germans Value Cycling More Than Ever

Germans Value Cycling More Than Ever

With over 13 billion annual turnover and 220.000 jobs, the bicycle industry and bicycle related branches in Germany are a significant - and growing - factor for the country's economy. The results of a market survey showing the economic significance of the bike sector in

Ludo Launched Cycle Passion Bike Store Concept

Ludo Launched Cycle Passion Bike Store Concept

Ludo NV, Belgium based bike maker and importer of Scott, DT Swiss, Crankbrothers, Argon18 and others has introduced a bike store concept for its local market. As Scott does not intend to open concept stores like Giant and Specialized we have developed

SKS德國與Maxland廣州成為中國經銷合作夥伴

SKS德國與Maxland廣州成為中國經銷合作夥伴

在上週的台中自行車週中, SKS Metaplast和Maxland廣州宣布兩家公司已就該德國品牌產品在中國的經銷,達成了協議。

M-way Heading for E-car Dealership

M-way Heading for E-car Dealership

M-way remains the brand for early adapters. After this Swiss Migros e-mobility brand tried to distinguish itself with a range of trendy e-bikes and e-scooters, they are now trying to catch up with the cars. The new Chevrolet Volt is the first fully-fledged electric-powered model offered by this well-known car manufacturer.