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Taya E-Bike Chains with High Anti-Wear Properties

Due to high torque outputs of the mid-motor drive systems chains used on e-bikes have to endure bigger durability challenges than ever before.

Neco’s hub power generator for charging smart phones and other electronics when cycling. – Photo Bike Europe

Neco's Intelligent Hub Generator

As part of the electrification of the bike, Neco already developed smart components in the past. The latest addition is their hub power generator.

Bike Europe’s Supply Chain Conference features presentation by (among others) Accell Group and Decathlon. – Photo ECF

Bike Europe Organizes Supply Chain Conference at Eurobike

The Bike Europe Conference will be on creating supply chain flexibility for the bicycle industry in Europe in order to increase its speed to market.

Bike Europe’s Supply Chain Conference offers a limited capacity for the number of participants. Registration is on first come first served basis. – Photo ECF

Bike Europe Supply Chain Conference: Headlines & Target Groups,...

The Bike Europe Supply Chain Conference at Eurobike will present insights on what is needed to correctly adjust supply to the European bicycle industry.

According to SRAM, “the EX1 is the first and until further notice only specific E-MTB group.” – Photo SRAM

SRAM Launched E-MTB Dedicated Group Set

CHICAGO, USA - SRAM did more than a surprising move with the EX1, the question is if they created a group set that will spark a similar revolution like '1x' system did. The EX1 is a 1x8 group and comes with completely new cassette and chain ring specifications. The EX1 will be available in September.

While retail sales amounts in Europe increased Shimano saw its sales volume decrease. – Photo Bike Europe

Shimano's 2015 European Sales Growth Centred On E-Bikes

OSAKA, Japan - In its summary of the company's 2015 financial results Shimano reports on brisk demand for high-end, e-bike related products in Europe. Despite lower sales volumes, Shimano still managed to continue its double digit growth in 2015. Net sales in bicycle components increased by 14.6% to JPY 314,010 million (€2,463mn) while operating as well as net income increased with even bigger numbers.

“We regard it a major advantage to be close to our customers,” said Erhard Büchel. – Photo Bike Europe

New MIFA Factory Attracts More Investors

SANGERHAUSEN, Germany - The construction of a new bicycle manufacturing site by MIFA in Germany, which is about to commence, attracts new partners. "We are currently examining the possibility to invest in Sangerhausen," says Erhard Büchel, managing director of MD of Büchel & Co. and Vice President of the industry associations CONEBI.

This year the main growth for the Taichung Bike Week comes from visiting distributors, but this doesn’t result in jammed packed corridors yet. - Photo Bike Europe

Industry Gathers in Taichung for Model Year 2017 Specs

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Though the plan to add an additional fifth location next to the Evergreen, Splendor, Tempus and Millenium Vee hotel was not necessary to provide space for all exhibitors, the Taichung Bike Week has just had two successful show days.

Fox CEO Larry Enterline, ‘This transaction will allow Fox to drive increased top-line growth and profitability.’ – Photo Fox

Marzocchi Goes To Fox

SCOTTS VALLEY, USA - Since last July's announcement by owner Tenneco to stop with Marzocchi speculations on who's to take-over the renowned suspension brand started. Now it's clear; Fox Factory Holding Corp. announced yesterday that through certain of its subsidiaries, the listed company, "Has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain specified assets of Marzocchi's mountain bike product lines."

The Mach1 5.50 SL new Enduro rim is styled in anodized black. – Photo Mach1

New Mach1 Rim Range

MARCLOPT, France - Specially for enduro use Mach1 developed the 5.50SL rim. With just 600 grams for the 29-inch version, the 5.50SL is very light in this category.