MISANO ADRIATICO, Italy - The seventh edition of the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) emphasised its position as an international show for the cycling industry in Italy. After Padova, Verona and Milan, the industry has found a new opportunity to present itself at the Misano World Circuit.
MUNICH, Germany - Jack Brandsen is taking over the role of chief strategy officer (CSO) Europe at Gobao effective immediately. In his position, he will drive the strategic direction of the company in the European market. Brandsen brings over 15 years of experience in the bicycle industry and has successfully built numerous brands in the e-mobility sector.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant Group has announced the takeover of Stages Cycling from its owner companies, some of which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June. Giant Group's US subsidiary, SPIA Cycling Inc. finally got hold of Stages Cycling with a winning bid of US$20.1 million (€18 million).
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - The Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands has decided to discontinue its criminal investigation into cargobike manufacturer Babboe B.V. The company was suspected of producing and marketing certain types of (electric) cargo bikes that allegedly had safety issues.
BUSNAGO, Italy - Patent disputes often drag on for years. This was also the case between Miranda and FSA that started in 2018 with a letter from the Portuguese component manufacturer to the German importer Advanced Sports. In a public statement FSA recently announced the case closed after a ruling by the German District Court in Düsseldorf.
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Europe Cycle Company B.V. (ECC), the manufacturer of Vogue cargo bikes, must immediately stop the sale of all its cargo bikes, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has determined. The company must also recall cargo bikes that pose a serious safety risk.
ALKMAAR, the Netherlands - Wholesaler and cycling gear brand AGU has announced its take-over by EcoMotion and withdrawal of the chapter 11 status. Fierce competition on the local market in combination with multiple senior management changes in recent years lead to a declining market position of this one-time leading player in the Dutch cycling market.
Sustainable tire manufacturer reTyre has formed a new partnership with Thule, a global leader in premium mobility solutions. Celebrated for its commitment to creating products that are both innovative and environmentally responsible, the partnership aligns with Thules sustainable ambitions.
立陶宛，凱代尼艾（KEDAINIAI）－Pon.Bike在立陶宛的先進（電動）自行車新廠於週二正式開幕，受邀的業界嘉賓、供應商、建商和官方代表齊聚一堂。這項斥資5,700萬歐元的計劃被該國經濟暨創新部（Ministry of Economy and Innovation，以下簡稱經創部）認定為重要外資投資項目，因此這次開幕典禮成為一場重大盛會。
荷蘭，海牙（THE HAGUE）－荷蘭當局在一項大規模行動中，查扣一共16,500輛不符電動自行車或輕型摩托車（moped）法規的胖胎自行車。該國人類環境和運輸督察局（ILT）表示，這些胖胎車實際上是違法的輕型摩托車，進口自數間中國製造商。
台灣，彰化－Merida Industry Co. Ltd.已提高其在德國經銷商Merida & Centurion Germany GmbH（MCG）的持股比例，該公司為德國業界資深人士Wolfgang Renner持有並管理。
台灣，台中－microSHIFT近日向業界展示其為生產變速系統所安裝的創新5G智慧產線，該活動與台灣電動智能自行車協會（TSEBA）合作舉辦。
The increasing diversification of frames demands components that cater to different requirements. Full Speed Ahead (FSA), with over 50 years of industry experience, develops headsets tailored to customer needs while integrating innovative technologies to optimize performance and design.
TAMPERE, Finland - E-bike drive system brand Revonte was forced to file for bankruptcy one year ago. Since the launch of the product 5 years earlier, the company received a lot of positive feedback from industry peers. OEM's welcomed the Revonte ONE as the next generation drive system for e-bikes. Still Revonte didn't make it, even while the e-bike market was thriving. For the first time, co-founder and former CEO Otto Chrons shares his Revonte story and the lessons learned.
LONDON, UK - The anti-dumping duty on bicycles and bicycle parts from China in the UK is now also under review. Last May the British Trade Remedies Authority already advised to revoke the anti-dumping duties on China made e-bikes in a preliminary recommendation. In case the same would be suggested for bicycles, it would bring a lot of uncertainty in the UK.
KOBLENZ, Germany - Pure player, Canyon Bicycles has appointed Kristen Laina White to create a next level e-commerce and online community experience for the company's customers. In previous positions she transformed Nike's digital transformation and led the Digital Commerce, Marketing and Data teams at Estee Lauder Companies.
DDK, which secured the first Overseas Taiwanese Business Gold Award, has become the go-to brand for cycling enthusiasts worldwide due to its innovative products. Joy Sung, co-founder of DDK, says: "More than 80% of cyclists suffer from perineal compression due to prolonged riding, which significantly impacts comfort and performance."
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - In a large scale operation to halt the influx of fatbikes that do not meet the legal requirements of an e-bike or a moped, the Dutch authorities seized a total of 16,500 fatbikes. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate reports the fatbikes are in fact illegal mopeds and originate from several Chinese manufacturers.
KEDAINIAI, Lithuania - Industry guests, suppliers, building constructors and official authorities gathered Tuesday for the official opening of Pon.Bike's state-of-the-art bicycle and e-bike factory in Lithuania. The Ministry of Economy and Innovation granted the status of this €57 million project into a major foreign direct investment which turned the opening into a high-brow event.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Trade agreements with India and Indonesia would disrupt the bicycle industry supply chain for EU-based companies. Usually concluding such agreements is a long-term process but the EU attributes great importance to these types of agreements. Discussion between the EU and the countries continue.
