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The 2022 German market statistics were announced this morning at the industry discussion which always takes place one day before the start of Eurobike. - Photo Bike Europe

German e-bike sales stable this year after record levels in 2021

FRANKFURT, German - In the first half of 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in Germany nearly matched the record levels of 2021. Despite inflation, supply chain problems and the war in Ukraine, the German industry association ZIV is very content with the first half results. "However a recent development of the past few weeks is that we see a depressed consumer demand," said ZIV MD Burkhard Stork today at the industry discussion ahead of the opening of Eurobike.

Online Magazine: Eurobike reaffirms strengthening position of e-bikes

Online Magazine: Eurobike reaffirms strengthening position of e-bikes

European bicycle markets counted wins and losses in 2021, with the difficulties in supply chain hampering availability. But one thing that can't be ignored is the success of the e-bike with market shares rising across all key markets. Eurobike 2022 at its new location in Frankfurt will also be a new opportunity to view a whole range of new ideas and concepts in the field of connectivity, data collection, electronic shifting and sustainable/local production.

European bicycle and e-bike sales have surpassed 22 million units for the first time since CONEBI started to collect the figures back in 2000. – Photo CONEBI

European bicycle and e-bike sales hike to 22 million units, a record

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Despite the supply chain problems, all signs are still on green for the bicycle industry. The industry confederation CONEBI, reports record sales levels for e-bike and bicycles in their annual European Bicycle Industry and Market Profile.

With the strong bicycle portfolio behind them, SSU management sees further growth potential for the company in the US and Europe. - Photo SSU

E-bikes to play dominant role in Signa Sports' growth strategy

NEW YORK, USA - Stock market newcomer and e-commerce giant, Signa Sports United (SSU), recently presented itself to the US market at the virtual Jefferies Investor Conference. The focus was not only on the planned market conquest and growth strategy in the US, but also on further positioning of the online sports retailer in Europe. Within these plans bicycles and e-bikes are playing a dominant role.

18% of all participants stated for example that they use an e-bike. – Photo Bike Europe

Deloitte study labels e-bikes as key driver of e-mobility

MUNICH, Germany - In one of its latest Consumer Sector Briefings renowned consultancy firm Deloitte took up the topic of e-bikes. According to Deloitte, "e-bikes in particular are emerging as key drivers of e-mobility. The e-bike certainly benefits from recent trends like health consciousness and the urge of many people to exercise outdoor in connection with COVID-19. This all provided extra tailwind to this sector."

"Businesses with no D2C activities will become the minority"

"Businesses with no D2C activities will become the minority"

ZEIST, the Netherlands - "It seems like almost everyone is playing the game now," e-commerce specialist, Scott Montgomery says when looking at the direct to consumer (D2C) activities of the top 10 bicycle brands in the US. In this first podcast from Bike Europe, he explores the changing bicycle retail market and paints a picture of how e-bikes, bicycles and accessories might be sold in the future. Listen to the podcast via Spotify, Apple, SoundCloud and Google Podcasts.

Alpha Bikes in Munich will ends its partnership with Specialized in July 2022. - Photo Alpha bikes

Leading German concept store swaps Specialized for Giant

MUNICH, Germany - Specialized's decision to sell directly to consumers has left bicycle dealers unamused and sometimes reconsidering their relationship with the American company. In Germany, Alpha Bikes, reportedly the largest concept store in the country, is ending its collaboration and moving on with Giant.

The retailer is the main source of information for people who want to buy an e-bike. – Photo Shutterstock

Double digit retail price increases for e-bikes on Europe's main...

NUREMBERG, Germany - In three of Europe's main e-bike markets, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, the average retail price for e-bikes have increased by 12% this year compared with 2021. This was reported by the recent GfK E-Bike Monitor.

Sri Lanka’s bicycle industry is earning the much needed foreign currency. – Photo Satnam Singh

Sri Lanka's financial difficulties hardly hit bicycle industry

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - While general media reports on the economic problems in Sri Lanka mainly caused by the international situation, the country's bicycle industry highlights it fulfillment of its international commitments.

Het maken van een betrouwbare productieplanning is heel moeilijk nu de leveringstermijnen onvoorspelbaar zijn geworden.

Huge differences in lead-times makes supplies uncontrollable

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The rampant growth that the industry seen has seen in the past two years has made supplies almost uncontrollable. Managing logistics has become vital for brands.