PARIS, France - From the start of the bike rental program in Paris in July 2007 Velib has set an example of the possibilities of urban bike mobility to the rest of the world. However it was no secret from the beginning that Velib was suffering under vandalism. JCDecaux, who maintains the fleet of 15,000 Velibs recently sounded the alarm
NEW DELHI, India - Another major US international bicycle brand is making his entry into the Indian market this year. Edward Vlutters, International Sales Manager, Cannondale Sport Group (photo) confirmed that after Trek, it is the turn of Cannondale to enter this massive market. The Cannondale Sports Group will be represented by
COLIPED, the European industry association for bike parts and accessories manufacturers, again sets a new record with the organization of its joint European participation in the Taipei Cycle Show. On a total surface of 783 m² (an increase by 7.4% compared to 2008), 31 European companies will exhibit their products on the joint COLIPED booth
LAGUNA NIGUEL, USA - Next to Germany also in the US there is a new bike event being organized in the summer of 2009. Its called Press Camp; a name that indicates that this event is something quite different compared to a regular bike show. The organizer of the new US event is
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - After one reported cracking fork, Giant has decided to recall all the carbon forks of the same series. These forks have been mounted on the TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP). This recall involves the
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - With over 6 million suspension forks produced and sold in 2008 SR Suntour is well under way to become the biggest in bike suspension. In fact the company, headed by Daisuke Kobayashi (photo), already realized that leading position in the market for magnesium suspension forks now that SR Suntour is producing all forks for the renowned Italian brand called
'Paris, The Capital of Cycling Innovation!' is the slogan for the 2011 Paris Cycle Show. It will be the only national bicycle and bike products show in France next year. The Paris show missed
Eight reports of head tubes separating from the frame forced Seattle Bike Supply (SBS) to issue a voluntary recall for the Redline D640. Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed and from now on it is illegal
In a recent meeting the European Twowheeler Retailers Association (ETRA) got the opportunity to explain in detail to the European Parliament why the Commissions draft Regulation for the review of the type-approval for two- and three-wheel motor vehicles is not
將於本月底關閉的Rottendorf德國廠之最後籌備工作正如火如荼進行中， Prophete GmbH & Co. KG又宣布另一家工廠的關閉。「 我們決定關閉另一家在德國的工廠之主要原因，是因為來自DIY店與折扣商店的訂單數量不足。」，該公司常務董事Severine Loenne在德國當地報紙做出以上評論。Prophete將於2011
After the Cayenne S Hybrid sport utility vehicle, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid racing car and the concept 918 Spyder supercar, Porsche has recently announced the Hybrid RS mountain bike. The renowned car manufacturer
Taichung Bike Week (TBW) continues to develop into an indispensible gathering for product managers, away from the hassle of trade shows and perfectly timed (for Europeans at least). According to Steve Fenton about
Electric bikes are expected to surpass gas motorcycles to become the leading motorcycle type sold in China. The market for e-Bikes in China is expected to grow 11.0 percent per annum through 2014 to 31.6 million units. These and other
The patent conflict between Canyon and Cervelo has created a lot of turmoil in the bicycle industry. Both parties met already in court over a disputed tube design. A hearing at the European Patent Office last week does not conclude the debate as both companies made contradictory statements afterwards. These are:
Following up on last Tuesdays Bike Europes Newsletter report on Cervelo's alleged patent infringement, the Canadian bike maker denies that the European Patent Office came to a final verdict. Gerard Vroomen of Cervelo Cycles Inc. responded
New initiatives pop up in order to influence Nielsen Exhibitions' policy on Interbike's direction, location and date. Bob Lickton of Lickton Supply Corporation is heading up the efforts to found an association to represent the interests of
於歐洲向全球自行車市場提出第一個e-Bike傳動系統組件後，德國汽車巨人Robert Bosch GmbH在新加坡成功標下一先鋒e-交通機能計畫。該計畫包括以e-交通機能的軟體為本之服務平台，和相關必要充電及通信基礎設施。 這個網路為本的
During the first six months of 2010 sales of electric bikes in the leading European market for such bicycles, The Netherlands, dropped by 1%. The drop indicates that the e-Bike trend is losing momentum now that there are more than
In order to host as much exhibitors as possible the 2011 Taipei International Cycle Show will have an Outdoor Exhibition Area. This was announced at today's pre-show press conference in Taiwan. Like in 2009 and 2010 the 2011 Taipei Show is
Following the successful inaugural DealerCamp last July, organizer Lifeboat Events has announced several changes in the show's concept for the event in 2011. These changes include lower pricing for exhibitors, more
