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Currently, approximately two-thirds of the components used in the production of bikes are imported from outside of the EU. – Photo Decathlon

Decathlon urges politicians to implement European Cycling Declaration

LILLE, France - In the run-up to the upcoming European Parliament elections from 6-9 June, sporting goods producer and retailer Decathlon calls upon...

Erhard Büchel passed away at the age of 71. – Photo Büchel GmbH

Büchel GmbH owner and CONEBI/WBIA president Erhard Büchel passes away

FULDA, Germany - Erhard Büchel passed away on 12 May at the age of 71 after a short, serious illness. The news sparked response from industry peers...

Cargobike manufacturer Hagen Bikes became known thanks to their steel frames. – Photo Hagen Bikes

Blurby merging production of insolvent Hagen Bikes to Hungarian...

BUDAPEST, Hungary - After securing the intellectual property of insolvent Hagen Bikes AS the Estonian Springdrive is relocating the cargobike...

A-Forge highlighted their in-house gravity casting technology at Taipei Cycle. – Photo Bike Europe

A-Forge expands production with new factory in Vietnam

TAIPEI, Taiwan - To meet growing demand for forged and hydroformed frame components, A-Forge is currently building a fifth production facility in...

The Giant booth at the China Cycle 2024 attracted a lot of visitors. – Photo Bike Europe

Light at the end of the tunnel for Giant Group's revenue decline

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Monthly financial overviews showed that Giant Group didn't make a good start in 2024. Yesterday the Giant Group reported a...

Gregory Girard has taken on the daily operation of Miche as CEO. – Photo Miche

Miche S.R.L. appoints new CEO

SAN VENDEMIANO, Italy - Shortly after the change of FAC Michelin SRL to Miche S.R.L, the company has announced the appointment of Gregory Girard as...

“We feel that some customers are starting to return and there will be market recovery in Q3 or Q4 of this year,” Acer MPC president Bryan Yeh told Bike Europe during this year’s Taipei Cycle show. - Photo Bike Europe

AcerMPS launches mid-motor for cargo and mtb's

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Mobile Power System (MPS), an Acer Group subsidiary, is a lithium-ion battery pack designer and e-bike propulsion system solution...

Managing Directors Ralf (l.) and Willi Humpert (r.) received the certificate in person from Jörg Nolte (m.). – Photo Humpert

Wilhelm Humpert GmbH honored as hidden champion

WICKEDE, Germany - The bicycle industry knows many innovative companies which often remain hidden from the general public. In Germany, the South...

The upgrade of the industry, makes China an interesting sourcing location of higher priced bicycles and e-bikes as well. - Photos Bike Europe

China Cycle 2024 brings next indication of first steps to market...

SHANGHAI, China - During the bustling China Cycle 2024, which took place from May 5-8, insiders gave the first, cautious indications of a market...

ZEG has successfully demonstrated sustainability practices at its headquarters in Cologne. – Photo Bike Europe

ZEG encouraging members to seek sustainability certification

COLOGNE, Germany - As the first bicycle industry company in Germany, ZEG has successfully been recertified by European sustainability auditor, EMAS....