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The investment fund was announced by Industry Minister Roland Lescure (middle) and Minister for Transport Patrice Vergriete (left). – Photo Ministry of Transport

France opens €55 million investment fund for bicycle industry

PARIS, France - The French government has called for investment projects to take the country's bicycle industry to the next level, both in quality...

On display at Taipei Cycle show this year, Sunny Wheel has developed a mirror for cargobike fenders. – Photo Bike Europe

Sunny Wheel develops mirror for cargobike fender

TAIPEI, Taiwan - With last mile cargobike logistics increasing, accessory manufacturer Sunny Wheel has added a front fender mirror specific for...

Formosa Taffeta presented a series of products made with their carbon fibre including handlebars and forks. – Photo Bike Europe

Formosa Taffeta to expand market position with carbon fibre fabrics

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The introduction of tyre carcasses and anti-puncture fabric made of recycled fishing nets gave Formosa Taffeta a successful...

Terasilic displayed its market-ready radar solutions at Taipei Cycle show. – Photo Bike Europe

Terasilic unveils bike radar sensor with 190m detection range

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Similar to the advanced collision-avoidance radar systems found in vehicles, Terasilic's new Bike Radar Sensor utilises cutting-edge...

Although not sold as a complete package, the appointed insolvency administrator was at least able to find future solutions for all relevant bicycle and outdoor/camping platforms once operating under the umbrella of Internetstores Group. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Internetstores insolvency finalised as future of key assets are...

MUNICH, Germany - After quickly realizing not to be able to find a buyer for the entire insolvent Internetstores Group the appointed insolvency...

The China Cycle Show is projected to attract an audience from over 130 countries and regions, with an estimated 170,000 visitors.

China Cycle Show will highlight shift to digitalised industry

SHANGHAI, China - The Chinese market followed a different pattern in the past years compared with Europe and North America. High inventory is much...

The ownership change is followed up with an immediate name change from ‘Nextbike by Tier’ back to ‘Nextbike’ as the company rebrands. – Photo Nextbike

Bike-sharing pioneer Nextbike changes ownership and repositions itself

LEIPZIG, Germany - Following a brief takeover by Tier, European rental bike market leader Nextbike is back on the market as an independent company...

Phylion displaying the new Joycube logo at Taipei Cycle. – Photo Phylion

Phylion debuts Joycube and new battery range at Taipei Cycle show

SUZHOU, China - Chinese battery producer Phylion announced a new entity, Joycube, in November 2023, to focus on the e-bike and LEV segment. Amongst...

The challenges currently faced by the bicycle industry are not exclusive, but rather common for every industry supplying consumer markets. – Photo Ralf Kindermann

'Bicycle industry still highly attractive for investors'

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The combination of economic and political challenges created difficult times for the international bicycle industry....

Alongside (e-)cargo bikes, sales of (e)folding bikes like those offered by Viennese bicycle supplier Vello also shifted up a gear in 2023. – Photo Vello Bike

E-bikes take the lead in tough Austrian bike market

VIENNA, Austria - Even though the Austrian 2023 bicycle market recorded a double-digit drop in both volume and value sales compared to the previous...