E-bike drive maker Revonte files for bankruptcy, selling its IP

E-bike drive maker Revonte files for bankruptcy, selling its IP

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Susanne (r.) and Felix Puello will continue with R Raymon, separate from Pierer New Mobility. – Photo R Raymon

Pierer New Mobility dis-invests R Raymon

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - The absence of the brand R Raymon at the Pierer New Mobility booth at Eurobike 2023 was already a clear indication. The...

Swiss manufacturer Flyer heavily relies on export markets. – Photo Flyer

E-bike manufacturer Flyer lays off quarter of staff as sales drop

HUTTWIL, Switzerland - All market indicators have made clear that the bike boom of 2020-2021 is over and implications for the industry can be...

Cowboy introduced its latest model, Cruiser, in July 2023. – Photo Cowboy

E-bike brand Cowboy marks first foray into profitability

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "July was notably our best sales month ever and first profitable month," Cowboy co-founder and CEO Adrien Roose has announced....

Supporting growth in existing cities is the focus for Swapfiets now, rather than entering new markets. – Photo Swapfiets

Pon-owned Swapfiets reports multi-million euro losses

ZEIST, Netherlands - The blue-tyred bicycle subscription service Swapfiets has been struggling in recent years. After a loss of €14 million in 2020...

Janus Smalbraak, CEO of Pon Holdings and Dr. Christian Dahlheim, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Financial Services were personally in Munich during the IAA to announce the partnership to the press. – Photos Bike Europe

Pon partners with VW to push bike leasing in Europe and US

MUNICH, Germany - Volkswagen Financial Services has acquired a 49% stake in Pon Holdings bike leasing subsidiary Bike Mobility Services (BMS). The...

Since 2015, NOX Cycles has focused entirely on the development and production of high-quality and very sporty e-mountain bikes. – Photo Nox Cycles

BMZ acquires Austrian sports e-bike manufacturer Nox Cycles

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - Lithium-ion battery specialist, BMZ Group, has acquired Nox Cycles Austria and all its sister companies in Germany and...

The Corona lockdowns did not lead to an (e-)bike sales boom like in Europe, but achieved exactly the opposite. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

Japanese bicycle market continues to slide; sales dip below 6 million...

In 2022 Swiss chain store Ochsner Sport took over the small e-bike brand E-Framer and gained Olympic downhill champion Beat Feuz as an ambassador. – Photo Peter Hummel

Swiss e-bike market share nearing 50%

In 2022 e-bikes sales have been catching up at an unprecedented high speed. – Photo Tweewieler

Belgium now biggest growth market for e-bikes

Piero Nigrelli, director of ANCMA’s bicycle sector, returned to the stage this year for a physical presentation of the Italian bike market data of 2022. – Photo ANCMA

Fluctuating Italian bike market drops 10% in 2022, while e-bike sales...

The Askoll Ultra C90A, is the first totally 'Made in Italy' e-MTB power unit. - Photo Askoll

Italians combine as Focarini equips new e-MTB range with Askoll motor

Techibike’s e-bike brand HoheAcht was named after the region where it is was originally made, but now it will be made in Bulgaria. – Photo Technibike/HoheAcht

Technibike shifts production from Germany to Eastern Europe

At Pro Days, Rebirth Group brand Matra presented its new eMTB range powered by the Yamaha PW-X3 motor. – Photo Michel de Chavanon

Rebirth Group adopts Yamaha for Matra and Solex e-bike models

On the market since the end of 2020, contract manufacturer WSF Technology GmbH is based in Regau, Upper Austria. – Photo Visus Studios

Austrian OEM bike assembler looks to quadruple production via...

Goodyear continues to build momentum in bicycle segment 

Goodyear continues to build momentum in bicycle segment 

Circular e-bike battery: Safety that comes with durability and sustainability

Circular e-bike battery: Safety that comes with durability and sustainability

AUTORQ: Enhancing hub motor systems with high-quality torque sensors

AUTORQ: Enhancing hub motor systems with high-quality torque sensors

Higo introduces new micro X connector range

Higo introduces new micro X connector range

From Concept to Reality: How e-bike creators find success with Prelaunch.com's validation

From Concept to Reality: How e-bike creators find success with Prelaunch.com's validation

Supporting local retailers' sales process with SQlab's Profiler app

Supporting local retailers' sales process with SQlab's Profiler app

New at Canyon's Koblenz HQ location: Innovation Lab. – Photo Canyon Bicycles

Canyon opens Innovation Lab at its Koblenz headquarters

Bicycle production steadily converging in Europe

Bicycle production steadily converging in Europe

For Stromer, this investment is aimed at building up its digital expertise. – Photo Stromer

Stromer opens unit in Romania to build up digital expertise

E-Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH’s Leo Schlüter presents the prototype plastic handlebar at Eurobike. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

E-Bike Advanced partners with Igus on recycled plastic components

E-bikes bring value to challenged market

E-bikes bring value to challenged market

E-bikes changing legal landscape 

E-bikes changing legal landscape

Taipei prepares for international bike industry again

Taipei prepares for international bike industry again

Online Magazine: Sustainability becomes leading in production

Online Magazine: Sustainability becomes leading in production

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  4. 26 SepDates announced for China Cycle 2024
  5. 21 SepAntitrust authorities investigate complaint against Bosch
  1. 20 SepPierer New Mobility dis-invests R Raymon
  2. 20 SepMavic to strengthen OEM presence and appoints dedicated manager
  3. 20 SepItalians combine as Focarini equips new e-MTB range with Askoll motor
  4. 19 SepE-bike manufacturer Flyer lays off quarter of staff as sales drop