http://www.bike-eu.com Website for Bike Professionals nl-nl http://www.bike-eu.com http://www.bike-eu.com/images/logo.gif 30 158 Bike Europe: Website for Bike Professionals http://www.bike-eu.com/news/sram-unveils-xx1-group-set-5882.html SRAM just announced the introduction of an all new group set, the XX1. According to the component manufacturer, “the XX1 has been designed for Enduro and XC racing." Although full details are not yet known,… Fri, 25 May 2012 12:15:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/derby-cycle-grows-in-units-sales-and-revenue-5881.html Derby Cycle AG, part of the Pon Bicycle Group, reports a growth in revenue of 17.3% from 114.4 million euro in the prior-year period to 134.2 million euro in the first two quarters of its 2011/2012 fiscal year as of April 30, 2012. Mathias Seidler, CEO of Derby Cycle AG, stated..... Fri, 25 May 2012 10:21:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/wfsgi-and-uci-reach-agreement-with-ioc-for-logo-sizes-on-bikes-at-london-2012-5880.html Bicycle frames at the London 2012 Olympics may carry a brand logo size on both sides of the frame as, “Commercially available and/or used in UCI races”. This is the successful result of negotiations between the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Thu, 24 May 2012 14:19:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/accell-group-completes-raleigh-acquisition-5875.html Today Accell Group NV annnounces it has successfully completed the acquisition of all issued shares in Raleigh Cycle Limited. The acquisition of Raleigh adds well-known global brands to the portfolio of Accell Group and further strengthens Accell Group’s position in.... Wed, 23 May 2012 11:18:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/fox-launches-electronically-controlled-mtb-suspension-with-shimanos-help-5874.html Is it the start of a new trend like electronic shifting at road bikes? Fox is launching Float iCD for which it teamed up with Shimano. It is an electronically actuated system providing the rider complete and easy control over the front and rear suspension on cross country and trail bikes. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:02:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/european-commission-started-investigation-on-subsidised-bike-imports-from-china-5873.html After receiving a complaint from the European Bicycle Manufacturers’ Association (EBMA) the European Commission have started an investigation on subsidised bike imports from China. The Chinese bike industry has responded negatively on the investigation by Brussels. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:58:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/growing-importance-for-e-mobility-at-intermot-2012-5872.html Known as one of the biggest motorcycle shows, the e-bike’s importance on the Intermot is growing every year. Over 1,000 exhibitors from all over the world will present their latest product developments in motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, as well as the most essential innovations in the areas of electric vehicles, accessories, apparel, parts, customizing, travel and workshop equipment. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:57:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/taichung-bike-week-2012-open-for-more-exhibitors-5870.html The exhibitors’ registration for the 2012 industry get together in Taichung is running successfully. The OE specing get-together of suppliers and product managers is scheduled for November 13-16, two weeks earlier than last year. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:53:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/u-s-commission-warns-for-unsafe-cycling-products-5868.html At the start of the cycling season the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sent out a reminder for consumers to check if their bicycle or components have been recalled in the previous months. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/audi-and-smart-start-on-e-bike-market-5860.html Two main Germany car companies have decided to strengthen their presence on the e-bike and e-mobility markets. Audi launched the Woerthersee e-bike; a high-end sports machine focused on.... Tue, 15 May 2012 14:16:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/dorels-bike-business-has-best-quarter-ever-5863.html Dorel Industries Inc owner of brands like Cannondale, GT, and Mongoose, continues to see positive results from its cycling divisions. Overall revenue for Dorel rose 2.2% to USD 621.1 million (483.4 million euro) from USD 607.8 million (473 million euro) a year ago. Net income was USD 29.2 million (22.7 million euro) compared to last year’s USD 31.2 million (24.3 million euro). Tue, 15 May 2012 14:14:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/preparations-for-ispo-bike-show-in-full-swing-5862.html With about four months to go before ISPO Bike kicks off in Munich on August 16 (Demo Day is on August 15); all preperations are in full swing. Like with the ISPO Brandnew Awards. This competition is targeted to new companies with the most innovative products only. Participation is limited to all young companies in the bike industry. Your company must be less than 4 years old and cannot have previously been an exhibitor at ISPO Bike. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:11:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/new-bike-show-in-austria-replaces-bike-trimm-5861.html This September a new trade show in Austria will celebrate its debut. It is called Best of Bike 2012 and replaces the Bike & Trimm show. The reason for ceasing Bike & Trimm is in the fact that the fairground Brandboxx Salzburg offered too little space to house the growing number of exhibitors at the bike show. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:08:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/millions-for-new-public-bike-systems-in-warsaw-and-new-york-5859.html In the US where everything is bigger, Citigroup Inc. is sponsoring the new New York City bicycle rental program for USD 41 million! With that kind of money the city that never sleeps gets the largest system in the US when it begins in July. In Warsaw the first bikes can already be rented. Here the half a million euro costing public bike system is still to grow. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:02:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/international-transport-forum-misses-bigger-picture-5858.html Transport Ministers from 53 countries were supposed to discuss seamless transport in Leipzig, Germany at the International Transport Forum that took place from May 2-4. Participants however were perplexed when they discussed ‘Sea Piracy’, ‘Cruise Ship Safety’ and went on luxury car factory tours. Thankfully, Europe’s bicycle lobby offered some real, workable solutions to improve global transport. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:59:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/brompton-launches-new-docking-system-5836.html Cycling is a hot issue in the UK at the moment. Politicians don’t miss any opportunity to be linked and photographed with the bicycles, such as in early April, when UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker MP (right) launched the Brompton Dock scheme at Manchester Piccadilly station. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:59:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/hervis-sports-and-go-sport-join-forces-5850.html Last week newspapers in Austria and France reported on the creation of a joint venture by sporting goods chain store giant Hervis Sport from Austria with Go Sport from France. Their joint venture named Sports Trade & Marketing International (STMI) will be based in Geneva, Switzerland. The 50:50 joint venture will take over company’s purchase activities as well as brand politics and strategy. Wed, 09 May 2012 13:42:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/correction-market-report-austria-in-bike-europe-april-issue-5852.html The number of e-bikes sold in Austria as mentioned in the Bike Europe April issue is not correct. According to the table on page 15 the number of e-bikes sold in 2010 was 32,000 units. The correct number should be 20,000 units in 2010 and 32,000 units in 2011. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:22:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/shimano-is-biggest-in-sports-business-5851.html Undoubtedly, Shimano is by far the largest company in the bicycle business. It is surprisingly however that Shimano also appears to be the biggest supplier of sports equipment in the world. Tue, 08 May 2012 13:43:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/chinas-bike-production-and-export-leveling-off-5849.html “The Chinese bike industry will in the years to come be faced with a low growth rate.” This was said by Ma Zhongchao (photo), President of the China Bicycle Association at the 22nd China Cycle Show which closed its doors April 29. During this year’s Shanghai Show a Cycle Forum with a series of seminars was organized. Here the latest statistics for China’s bike production and export were presented including the ones for e-bikes. Tue, 08 May 2012 13:38:00 GMT