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SR Suntour Launches North America Subsidiary

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Suspension and component manufacturer SR Suntour has announced the establishment of SR Suntour North America. This new subsidiary will be based in Vancouver. Darrell Voss who has led SR Suntour's US activities for

Finland Served by One Tunturi-Hellberg Warehouse

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Last Saturday March 6th Tunturi-Hellberg celebrated the grand opening of the completely renewed Vantaa warehouse. Matti Virtanen (left on photo), Manager P&A Tunturi-Hellberg and Antero Hellberg, the now retired former MD of Raul Hellberg Oy officially opened it. The renewed warehouse originates from

Intermot Introduces 'e-Motion' Event

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sustainability and environmentally conscious living are playing an increasingly important role putting electric bicycles, scooters and motorcycles in the spotlight. Therefore electric mobility will be

East European Bike Sector Hit Double Hard

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One of the participants of the last month held Velo-Park Show in Moscow described the current state of the Russian bike market as: "We are all so vigorous and vital here, but it is a poker face, - in fact we are all deep in panic." Bike Europe surveyed next to Russia, the bike sectors in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and the Baltic States. The overall picture is that 2009 bike sales

Dahon Opens European Service Centre

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To improve its customer service, Dahon has established a European Service Centre (DESC) located just outside Stuttgart operated by WM Trading GmbH (see photo), one of Dahons longtime partners in Europe. "Cyclists are moving to

Fastest e-Bike on Earth

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An e-Bike built in 2 weeks by two dare devils. Top speed is 96 kilometres and the acceleration is said to be unmatched. The ongoing development of e-Bikes invites people like these to start experiments our industry is not waiting for. Have a look and shudder..

SRAM Keeping e-Bike Parts under Close Wraps until Taipei

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SRAM is the worlds first mainstream bike component maker officially confirming it is working on parts for e-Bikes. In an interview with CEO Stan Day, he says such parts are getting closer to the finish line. At this years Taipei Cycle SRAM will

ZEG: Record Results in '09, Continues International Expansion

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The world's biggest dealer cooperative in the bike business, the German "Zweirad Experten Gruppe" better know as ZEG eG, saw its overall turnover increase by 10.8% tot Euro 393 million in 2009. CEO Georg Honkomp (photo) comments:

Indian Makers Plead for Government Funds to Modernize Industry

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bicycle manufacturers have asked Indias Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (photo) to consider the creation of Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) exclusively for the bicycle sector with a view to upgrade and modernise the industry. This demand was

Test: Car Airbag to Protect Cyclists

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Swedish-American company Autoliv will start testing a car airbag system which is to protect cyclist for severe injuries when hit by a car. The testing will take place this autumn in THE European city for cyclists;

Polish Bike Industry Association Founded

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Representatives from numerous Polish bike companies have recently founded the Polish Cycle Association. Pictured here is the Board Committee of the new association (from left): Piotr Tokarz, Zbigniew Sosnowski (vice chairman), Jan Zasada (chairman), Miłosz Kedracki and Krzysztof Dylewski. According to

Rising Lead-Times for Alloy Frames; Bike Makers Turning to Eastern Europe

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The lead-times for alloy frames produced in China are on the rise. Volume bike makers in Europe are now planning to start a joint frame facility in the Ukraine in order to become more flexible. For years the regular lead-time for in China produced alloy frames was 15 weeks. Currently that lead-time stands at about

German Conference Calls For Stronger National Bicycle Plan

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The transport potential of cycling in Germany is still underestimated. Cycling is a mega trend, fits in our time and might help to solve many issues in todays society like traffic jams as well as environmental and health problems. This was concluded in the final manifesto adopted by the participants of the

Accell Group's Profit Up

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Accell Group booked a further rise in turnover and profit in 2009. Rene Takens (photo), CEO of Accell Group: "We had another good year in 2009, due in part to turnover growth in Germany and France. E-Bikes, sports bikes and bikes for special target groups sold

Taipei Cycle 2010: More Than 900 Exhibitors

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Before Taipei Cycle started 23 years ago it was a mere pavilion within TaiSPO. Since going solo it has grown into one of the worlds three top bicycle trade shows. With a massive national race, demo areas, design competitions and more, this event is not just a show but a festival.

Rigida/RYDE/Weinmann Starts Production in Huizhou, China Plant

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The targeted production volumes are impressive; 4.5 million rims coming season which will be rapidly expanded in 2011. Wheelbuilding production with Holland Mechanics machinery for OE customers stands at

Future EU Emission Rules to Become Driving Force for
e-Bikes

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The EU expects environmental restrictions on cars and Powered Two-Wheelers (PTW) to be set in such a way that one norm for all vehicles will be applied by the end of this decade. A measure that will greatly incite the development and sale of

Jeantex Fails to Find Business Successors

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

German bikewear brand Jeantex, former main sponsor of the prestigious Transalp mountain bike race, has announced the

EU Council Stops Sri Lanka's Duty Free Export Status

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It is now official; Sri Lanka's duty free export status is dropped by the Council of the European Union. This was published in last Saturday's, February 20 Official Journal of the European Union. In Regulation No. 143/2010 dated February 15 it is said that: "The regulation shall enter into force

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Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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Bike Europe - Website for Bike Professionals

SR Suntour Launches North America Subsidiary

Finland Served by One Tunturi-Hellberg Warehouse

Intermot Introduces 'e-Motion' Event

East European Bike Sector Hit Double Hard

Dahon Opens European Service Centre

Fastest e-Bike on Earth

SRAM Keeping e-Bike Parts under Close Wraps until Taipei

ZEG: Record Results in '09, Continues International Expansion

Indian Makers Plead for Government Funds to Modernize Industry

Test: Car Airbag to Protect Cyclists

Polish Bike Industry Association Founded

Rising Lead-Times for Alloy Frames; Bike Makers Turning to Eastern Europe

German Conference Calls For Stronger National Bicycle Plan

Accell Group's Profit Up

Taipei Cycle 2010: More Than 900 Exhibitors

Rigida/RYDE/Weinmann Starts Production in Huizhou, China Plant

Future EU Emission Rules to Become Driving Force for e-Bikes

Jeantex Fails to Find Business Successors

EU Council Stops Sri Lanka's Duty Free Export Status

Special on Suspension systems, suspension seatposts, saddles & handlebars:

Future EU Emission Rules to Become Driving Force for
e-Bikes