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According to SR Suntour this recall involves about 130,000 forks in Europe and North America. – Photo SR Suntour

Major Recall of SR Suntour Forks

WARNGAU, Germany - SR Suntour in North America and Europe issued a voluntary recall for more than 100,000 forks sold between November 2014 and May 2015.

27.5+ and 29+ tyre/wheels are going mainstream for which Hayes also claims to have the lightest rim on the market. – Photo Hayes

Fat Tyre Tsunami Coming

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - More and more suppliers are ready for the next fat tyre tsunami as 27.5+ and 29+ tyre/wheels are going mainstream. Hayes Performance Systems is the next in line; calls its system ride+ and already has a stock of new, purpose build "plus" forks, named Manitou Magnum (a name already used in the past).

The construction of KMC’s new HQ has 3 phases; building the HQ followed by the completion of the R&D Center. Third and main stage will be to integrate and expand all production divisions. Photo KMC

KMC China Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony for new HQ

SUZHOU, China - KMC Chain, the world's biggest bicycle chain manufacturer, held its China Headquarters and R&D center groundbreaking ceremony on May 8, 2015 to initiate further development and innovation in China.

DT Swiss Group’s management team with (from left to right) Frank Böckmann, Marco Zingg and Maurizio D’Alberto. On July 1, 2015 Marco Zingg stops as CEO. – Photo DT Swiss

Management Changes at DT Swiss

BIEL, Switzerland - As part of succession planning at DT Swiss Group AG, Marco Zingg will be handing over as CEO to his two business partners Frank Böckmann and Maurizio D'Alberto from 1 July 2015.

"We expect the bicycle market to continue to grow in 2015," says Bohle Group MD Frank Bohle. – Photo Bike Europe

Bohle/Schwalbe Sees Positive Trends for Bike Sector

REICHSHOF, Germany - At the start of the cycling season, the managing director of tyre manufacturer Schwalbe, Frank Bohle is quite optimistic about the ...

The take-over is to solve the delivery problems that the Belgium rim maker had over the years. – Photo Bike Europe

Büchel Takes-Over Rim Maker Exal

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Parts maker Büchel Group has taken over Belgium based rim maker Exal. As per April 1 Exal EU GmbH will be based at the Büchel HQ in ...

At Cervélo, 3T was one of our most reliable suppliers,’ says Gerard Vroomen. – Photo 3T

Gerard Vroomen Invests In 3T

BREMBATE, Italy - Former Cervélo cofounder Gerard Vroomen teamed up with 3T CEO René Wiertz to acquire all shares in iconic bicycle component maker 3T.

SRAM started the production of the G8 and G9 two years ago. – Photo SRAM

SRAM Stops G8 and G9 Internal Gear Hub Production

CHICAGO, USA - SRAM will stop the production of the G8 and G9 gear hubs in its Dali facility in Taiwan. According to the component manufacturer this ...

The industry will have to wait till 2016 before the SRAM RED E-shifting will be available. – Photo Gravel Cyclist

SRAM Electronic Shifting Available in 2016

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - It was a much discussed issue on social media and weblogs in the past week: when will SRAM launch electronic shifting for the ...

After nearly 60 years Sturmey-Archer Europe is leaving Amsterdam. This is the new HQ in Mijdrecht. – Photo Sturmey-Archer

Sturmey-Archer Europe Opens New HQ

MIJDRECHT, the Netherlands - After nearly 60 years Sturmey-Archer Europe is leaving Amsterdam. The historic component maker that was taken over by ...