The latest extension of the Rehe facility of Abus was particularly aimed at increasing the capacity for the mobility sector. - Photos Bike Europe

Abus open doors of high-tech factory at 100th anniversary

REHE, Germany - Welcoming almost 5,000 people at their head office in Wetter, Germany, bike security company Abus celebrated their 100th anniversary in the first week of December. On this occasion the company also opened their doors to visitors of their newly built high-tech production hall for mobility products.

“I wanted to bring fashion and style into this product category,” says Tex-Lock CEO and co-founder Alexandra Baum. – Photo Bike Europe

'Locks should be more than just a safety feature'

LEIPZIG, Germany - For Tex-Lock a bicycle lock is not just that standard heavy weight safety device in black that needs to be used by any cyclist to protect their bike. "I wanted to bring fashion and style into this product category but also improve the usability," says Tex-Lock CEO and co-founder Alexandra Baum. "Locks needed a soft feeling instead of bulky steel."

Circular Logistics has been recognised at the German Design Awards for the company’s zero waste reusable boxes for bicycle shipping, which result in up to 80% reduction in CO2 emissions. Photo: Circular Logistics

Circular Logistics' reusable bike transport box wins design award

PÖCKING, Germany - Circular Logistics GmbH, a pioneer in sustainable packaging solutions, has been awarded in two categories at the German Design Awards 2025 for their innovative design of a reusable transport box for new bikes.

By using recycled plastic, Eurofender not only reduces waste but also promotes a circular economy. – Photo Eurofender

Eurofender unveils 100% recycled and recyclable mudguard

PADOVA, Italy - To reduce the carbon footprint of bicycles, mudguard manufacturer Eurofender has developed a model which is made out of recycled plastic. Besides this, it is also made without aluminum, and the plastic can be fully recycled at the end of the life cycle of the mudguard.

Each steering movement comes with an adaptive beam-pattern with the Busch+Müller Briq-XL. – Photo Busch+Müller

Busch+Müller develops digital curve light for e-bikes

MEINERZHAGEN, Germany - It was announced as a revolution in bicycle headlights by Busch+Müller: the Briq-XL reacts to the lean of the handlebar in a progressive sequence to provide a magnificent illumination of the bend while riding the curve.

Terasilic displayed its market-ready radar solutions at Taipei Cycle show. – Photo Bike Europe

Terasilic unveils bike radar sensor with 190m detection range

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Similar to the advanced collision-avoidance radar systems found in vehicles, Terasilic's new Bike Radar Sensor utilises cutting-edge 24GHz radar sensing technology. Launched at this year's Taipei Cycle show, the technology enables the sensor to detect objects up to 190 metres behind the cyclist.