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Akku Vision GmbH is a prominent player when it comes to supplying replacement batteries for e-bikes. However, the German company is also increasingly focusing on OEM products. With the market growing and expanding enormously, coupled with challenges in the supply chain, Akku Vision GmbH is investing in its facilities in Europe.

With German design and engineering capgo is specialist for high quality shift and brake cable systems, especially known for the high quality of its colorful outer sheaths. Capgo built up its business in OEM, working together with many major bike brands with its high-quality products. CEO Christian Treugut (capgo): "Therefore, now is exactly the right time to increase our market share in the aftermarket, which is why we are expanding our sales territory and team. We want to be accessible for everyone: manufacturers, dealers and customers."

Mando's series hybrid drive system, the SPM Module, makes its official debut at Eurobike (Hall 8, Stand E07). A German manufacturer, CITKAR is already in series production using the system in its electrically-powered cargo bikes. It gives them the technological advantage to compete successfully in the fast-growing market of emission-free delivery services.

The trend for fully integrated cable routing in e-bike designs is fully on. This has triggered leading e-bike connector manufacturer Higo to come up with their smallest signal connector range on the market. This new series, the micro M, has been designed for connections like displays, switches, brakes and sensors. The key feature of this series is the use of crimp contacts instead of soldered contacts.

By expanding its European team, Cheng Shin Tire (CST) has further bridged the gap between its factory in Asia and its distributors in Europe. A professional, fully-fledged European team, based in the Netherlands, offers support in all possible areas and for all tires that Cheng Shin can produce, from sales to marketing. The European distributors and importers of CST are already reaping the first benefits of this.

The Tech company PentaLock started as a master thesis at university and has developed into a successful business, destroying bike theft for good. They have just raised €1.6M in pre-seed funding and are now more than ready to supply bicycle locks to bicycle manufacturers across Europe, starting with the Netherlands.

The Tenways CGO600 is designed to be the e-bike for an urban ride. With an ergonomic, aluminium 6061 body, the weight of the whole bike is around 15kg, easily lighter than most comparable e-bikes on market.

Growth in the bicycle market is more than just units - the demand for higher performance bicycles is greater than ever. From hi-torque mid-drive e-bikes, to last-mile delivery cargo bikes, to thousand-mile all-weather trekking bikes, manufacturers are increasingly challenged to incorporate high performance drivetrains that meet these demands. Discover how recent extreme field-testing of Gates Carbon Drive drivetrain is proving it's up to the challenge.

Connected e-bikes are the new standard in the bicycle industry now brands want to provide their customers a better mobility experience. By integrating an IoT product, the e-bike becomes a smartbike, capable of sending and receiving data as well as triggering actions remotely. After the electrification revolution, the connectivity revolution is leading bicycle assemblers to adapt and reinvent their offers and tools. To assist assemblers in assembling the connected bike, Velco has created a turnkey digital platform: Velco Assembly Assist.

Presenting merchandise effectively is just as essential for sales success as good components are. That's why Contec, a supplier of spare parts and accessories for all types of cyclists, has put a lot of thought into its new Shop System. It creates an inviting atmosphere which encourages impulse buys and increases cross-selling without requiring a lot of sales effort. The Shop System is carefully aligned with Contec's brand image.