Hydroforming Still on the Rise
Hydroforming has been around for a number of years now and turned into a trend in alloy frames. But even after all that time it seems that hydroforming is still
Hydroforming has been around for a number of years now and turned into a trend in alloy frames. But even after all that time it seems that hydroforming is still
PARADES, Portugal - Dutch bicycle child seat developer and distributor GMG has been awarded by the jury of Design Management Europe (DME) for: "Their successful design management strategies and demonstration of benefits that can be gained with good design management practices."
Specialized Bicycle Components announced a voluntary recall of exclusive designed brake levels. The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, USA - Interbike announced the first edition of an annual Interbike Awards event. Nominees and winners will be selected from categories like product innovation, dealer excellence and supplier performance but also on advocacy efforts and athletic achievement.
Chuan Wei Industrial, operating factories in Chang Hua, Taiwan and Kunshan, China, is showing a series of new Samox cranksets at this year's Taipei Cycle. Among them are cranksets for downhill and freestyle bikes that have hollow alloy forged cranks.
Fratelli Industries, which has operated a wheelset factory in Taiwan for the past two and a half years, recently started to produce its own rims. According to a spokesman the start in rims was out of frustration with its suppliers that instead of the required 6061 alloy frequently delivered the rims in 6005 quality.
The MCC S was definitely the most eye-catching wheel set when Corima recently launched their 2012 product range. New wheel building technology and machinery allows the wildest spoke pattern designs and Corima made this finest of all with their MCC S.
Gucci has launched two exclusive Bianchi by Gucci bicycles designed by the brand's Creative Director, Frida Giannini. The white, hydro-formed steel single speed bike sells for over...
The new brand Tern will present a range of new folding bikes at Eurobike like the Eclipse S11i (photo) and the Castro Duo. The Eclipse S11i was built to be the ultimate in two-wheeled urban transport. Fenders, integrated lighting, and bosses for front and rear racks/luggage are standard on this machine. A BioLogic Joule HG hub dynamo powers the integrated Valo light. Whats even cooler, the Joule HG can also be completely turned off to eliminate drag when you dont need power. The Andros adjustable stem can accommodate riders short or tall and the FreeDrive chain cover protects you from chain grime and grease.
In recent years saddles with anatomical cut-outs have become increasingly popular. A recess or even a full cut-out in a saddle reduces pressure on the genital area and provides more comfort and subsequently more fun on
X-Fusion Unveils Three Suspension Forks and Adjustable Seatpost for MY 2011
Looking for classic steel frames made with lugs for retro styled bikes? Be sure to stop by the Olympic Pro booth at Taipei Cycle. This Taiwan company operating a production facility in Vietnam is a specialized frame maker offering steel lugged frames made with Japanese brass sticks in the classic welding process.
Bike Europe's newsletters and Taipei Cycle Show Countdowns will preview the newest products and the latest developments in the bike industry which are to be presented at the Taipei Int'l Cycle Show 2013.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In 2012 KMC became the world's first chain manufacturer to obtain a carbon footprint certificate which will promote more eco-friendly production methods as well as a focus on eco-friendly product development.
JOURE, the Netherlands - Featuring Spanninga's own developed Light Line Technology (LLT), the lighting specialist will present two new rear lights at Taipei Cycle, the Duxo and the Lineo.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The seventh edition of Eurobike Demo Day attracts a big 147 exhibitors who will present their newest product innovations, further expanding the event's exhibition space.
Via its subsidiary Giant Light Metal Technology, Giant Bicycles will step up its investments to manufacture rims for bicycles, e-bikes and heavy-duty motorcycles in 2012. According to Giant's chairman King Liu, the company started to ship small orders of motorcycle rims in the second half of 2011 and expects orders...
The lightweight and curved 15 millimetre seatpost is one the latest designs of the Taiwanese company Pyro Bike International. The weight is as low as 185 grams in alloy 7 series 3D forged, it is probably one of the lightest on the market
It was one of the eye-catchers at the Taichung Bike Week last year November and now it is ready for production: the Grace MX. This Berlin-based e-bike manufacturer Smart E-Bikes is the first to integrate belt drive, a Bosch electric system, and the NuVinci hub for series production.
Equinox will introduce its new Advantage RT38 Plus ultralight carbon wheel at Eurobike 2011. The company is claiming the new wheel set to be one of the lightest ever built, at just 1,100g. Each wheel is