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/babboe-affordable-cargo-bike-5839.html The Babboe was created by a group of Dutch parents who wanted to have a quality cargo bike for a reasonable price. They looked at the other products on the market, made improvements and added features that are important for families Thu, 24 May 2012 10:04:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/campagnolo-goes-compact-5871.html Go compact or standard? How many times do your customers ask themselves this question before purchasing a bicycle? Campagnolo provides the answer in its 2013 range with the new crank set with 36/52 chainrings which, used in conjunction with one of the 5 sprocket options, represents the choice for both long, straight and fast roads and more challenging uphill climbs. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:55:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/foliatec-frame-protection-5869.html Developed for the automobile industry to protect the paint on the boot and around the doors of a car, Foliatec could serve a need in the bicycle industry. Just like a car’s boot and doors, bicycles certainly have vulnerable parts when it comes to scratches. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:51:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/tern-wins-red-dot-design-award-5838.html The Tern Verge Duo bicycle won a prestigious 2012 red dot design award. This marks the third major international design award the company has received for its line of urban bikes since the company launched last year. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:02:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/jds-compact-solution-for-modern-mobility-5837.html Last year, JD Group’s AGT (Automatic Gear Transmission System) e-bike won the Gold Award for Design and Innovation at Eurobike. This year, their sleek, attractive electric folding bike is also enjoying attention. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 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/montego-barrow-also-in-kids-version-5835.html Known for their colorful bike collection, Montego is now also offering the Barrow Kidz, a kid’s bike with a sturdy design which comes in a 20-inch version. The Barrow Kidz is like the renowned Barrow equipped with an integrated front carrier. Tue, 08 May 2012 09:57:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/ravellos-new-folding-technique-5834.html Ravello Bikes has introduced a patented take-apart frame design that allows a full-size aluminum or carbon road or tri bike to fit in a 62-linear-inch case that fits as standard-sized luggage on the airlines. This case size avoids airline oversize fees and is easy to transport, unlike cumbersome oversized bike boxes. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:48:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/specialized-recalls-brake-levers-5812.html Specialized Bicycle Components announced a voluntary recall of exclusive designed brake levels. The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:13:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/sram-saves-weight-on-red-and-force-5811.html At Sea Otter Classic, which took place last weekend, SRAM presented the WiFLi is the drive train technology on the Red-2012 and Force drive trains. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:11:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/mail-us-your-news-5819.html Bike Europe’s May 2012 edition will highlight the newest products and the latest developments in Frames and Frame Components. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:49:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/shimano-launches-zee-group-set-5803.html Zee is Shimano’s newest groupset which according to the company, “Is an ideal starting point for downhill riders and racers. Zee allows bikers to ride Shimano’s components and experience premium new technologies at a price they can afford.” Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:04:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/3t-presents-zefiro-5797.html The power and control of the road racer’s drop bar with the low-drag form of the chrono rider’s aerobar are united in the Zefiro. This basebar combines Mistral’s aero wing with Ergonova bends. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/nukeproof-to-launch-new-frame-at-sea-otter-5796.html Nukeproof developed their new Rook slopestyle frame featuring an integrated hydraulic gyro head tube. This will be launched on Thursday 19th April at this year’s Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, USA. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/tranzx-pst-presents-auto-shifting-for-standard-bikes-5761.html The JD Group, well known for its TranzX PST drive systems for e-bikes, presented an auto-shifting system for traditional (non-electric) bicycles at this year’s Taipei Cycle. Last year the bike component maker presented its AGT - Automatic Gear Transmission – system for the first time, but then for the use in electric bikes. It was honoured with a Eurobike Gold Award last September. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:35:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/strida-gear-box-inside-bottom-bracket-5760.html In a joint project Ming Cycle and Sun Race developed the KS-3, an internal gear box inside the bottom bracket. Shifting between the three gears takes place by pedaling backwards at an angle of sixty degrees. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/velo-shows-breakthrough-in-ultra-light-saddle-base-construction-5759.html For Velo each Taipei Cycle Show starts one day before the official show schedule. Then Velo’s president Stella Yu and her brother-in-law, Wellgo’s John Chen welcome all their business partners and friends at their traditional pre-party gala. This year was no exception. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/carbon-fiber-disk-brakes-5758.html Using carbon fiber for disc brakes is not possible, as the braking temperatures will melt the disc. To benefit from the low weight and rigidity of carbon, the Taiwanese company Alien Machinery developed a disc with ceramic inlays. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/polisport-wins-if-design-award-with-new-guppy-baby-seat-5757.html Polisport’s newest baby seat recently won an iF Design Award for its innovative and functional shape. Guppy is offered both in Maxi and Mini versions (for back and front fixing respectively) and features a new design style, inspired by the automotive industry. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bike-eu.com/news/dahon-launches-new-line-up-at-taipei-cycle-5756.html Five new models were presented by Dahon at this year’s Taipei Cycle. Among them the award winning EEZZ. This newcomer won a Taipei Cycle Design & Innovation Award. Dahon’s new 16” model weighs only 9kg and can be folded or assembled in less than 7 seconds. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:20:00 GMT