GÖTENBORG, Sweden - The Swedish car manufacturer Polestar is the next to step into the rapidly growing e-bike market. This announcement by Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath didn't come as a surprise as the company has been cooperating with Allebike on a regular bicycle since earlier this year.
The electric bike market has been developing rapidly across Europe. For European users, an e-bike is no longer just a gadget, but a real support in their daily commute and traveling. As e-bikes' popularity grows, the number of manufacturers increases. Is there any more room for an offer that such a competitive industry may be lacking? Ecobike proves there is!
Leader Fox introduced a lot of changes this year. They have taken a significant step forward by installing a new suspended transport system in the production hall and have presented a new collection of e-bikes.
AALSMEER, The Netherlands - The Dutch bicycle brand Brinckers integrated the Near Field Communication in e-bikes as one of the first. In the future the owner can simply open the app of his e-bike by holding a mobile near the headset logo. Brinckers' owner Pieter Booij explains the advantages.
HSINCHU HSIEN, Taiwan - Handlebar, stem and seat post manufacturer Satori proudly makes all its products in Taiwan. With a renewed focus on e-bike components, the company showcased its latest products at Eurobike in Frankfurt.
For many years, designing bicycles has mostly been about function. However, in times when the bicycle is increasingly used for daily trips and also increasingly replacing the car as a status symbol, this has changed. How high the demands on bicycle design have become, is shown in a look behind the scenes at the Dutch company VROEGH Design, an agency that is responsible for the design and engineering of several very successful bicycle brands. A look that reveals astonishing parallels to the automotive industry.
An increasing number of new technologies have entered the e-bike market and for many consumers this has become an essential part of their purchasing decisions. The development of new parts and accessories has also shifted its focus to e-bikes. The new products introduced for MY 2023 (and even 2024) show that innovation is pushing forward.
With its fully scalable vehicle platform for 4-wheel cargo and family e-bikes, Norwegian-German vehicle manufacturer, CityQ, wants to change the future of urban mobility. A crucial basis for the new project's success is South Korean tier-1 automotive supplier, Mando, and its new chainless drive system Mando Pedalrite.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Currently several important legislations with a considerable impact on the European and global bicycle industry are being discussed at the in EU in Brussels. "The next years will be crucial for the bicycle industry to ensure that the boom of e-bikes can continue and will not be hindered by disproportionate regulatory requirements," states the Confederation for the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI).
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Born from a circular mission, Dutch bicycle company Roetz has turned its attention to designing a less polluting electric bicycle. Following three years of development, the result is an e-bike that is designed to last a lifetime through the use of a modular and reconfigurable design, high-quality materials and a data-driven service concept.
