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Pros and Cons of Euro Value Drop

Pros and Cons of Euro Value Drop

The start of the New Year brings extra trouble for the bike business in Europe as the euro significantly dropped in value against the US dollar. Currently 1 euro is traded for 1.28 dollar (morning hours of January 11;...
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Historical 2011

Historical 2011

As it’s December; it’s time to reflect on 2011. What a year! Historic in many ways. For some of the major markets in Europe; Holland, United Kingdom, parts of Germany as well as France; 2011 turned out to be...
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E-Bike Weapon

E-Bike Weapon

It took place very much behind the scenes of the European bike sector. However, it could be of vital importance in the near future. I am talking about the topic of our cover article. Industry associations COLIBI and...
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Certified E-Bike Dealers

Certified E-Bike Dealers

With the current e-bike wave hopefully growing into a tsunami and spreading over the whole of Europe; after sales service for electric bicycles is a topic that needs special attention to say the least! E-bikes are...
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Changing the Annual Ordering Cycle

Changing the Annual Ordering Cycle

Is it time to change the structure of the bike business in Europe? Is it time to make the current system more flexible? In particular to avoid the build up of stock? Of course this question relates to the dramatic...
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