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2022's edition of Eurobike is over but innovations are far from over for Leader 96. The event was an opportunity to present the company's new rebranded look and its modern collection of e-bikes. The spectacular design of the 120 square meter booth area, with integrated ride track and illuminated platforms, presented the last additions to the portfolio in 4 basic lines - MTB, CTB, Trekking, and Folding.

Just like the smartphone in the mobile phone market, the smartbike is a growing segment on the e-bike market. Brands, bike makers, and engine manufacturers who are moving in this direction have understood that connectivity is a source of opportunity, going far beyond geolocation features. An interview with Pierre Regnier, CEO of Velco.

Mando's new series hybrid drive system, the Mando Pedalrite, gives electric vehicles and e-cargo bikes a technological edge. An example is the collaboration with the Spanish company Scoobic. Consumers order more products online and expect faster deliveries - there has never been a time of greater change for the 'last mile' than now. The demand for e-commerce delivery will result in more delivery vehicles in inner cities, leading to a rise in both emissions and traffic congestion without effective intervention. This is one of several reasons why Mando Corporation made its grand entry into the bicycle industry 10 years ago.

The Belgium-based helmet company Lazer has created the world's first fully integrated rotational-impact technology: KinetiCore.

The metal processing industry in Europe has a positive outlook for the next 10 years. This is due to the high demand for e-bike frames in the European Union.

With the recently acquired brand Saxy and a promising range of brand new e-bike models equipped with modern technology, Chinese manufacturer Hongji Bike wants to expand their business. The positive feedback at Eurobike 2022 showed that General Manager Alfred Wang and his team are on track.

The latest Motinova and Welling e-bike motor series made their debut on Eurobike 2022, one of the three most important bike fairs in Europe. Heavily loaded with innovative features in intelligent functionalities, efficiency, smoothness, low noise, compactness and excellent riding experience, new offerings from the two brands attracted attentions from industry peers, traders, and bike fans in this trendsetting event. The parent company of the two brands, Midea Industrial Technology, was known in China for focusing on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of high-precision motors.

When Yamaha introduced their Power Assist System bicycle (PAS) back in 1993, few people could have foreseen the impact that the world's first production e-bike would have on the future of personal mobility. With a wealth of technical expertise gained over nearly 30 years, the Japanese company's range of drive units has earned a worldwide reputation for quality and reliability.

Apollo Tyres is to launch its first dedicated micro-mobility tyre, the Vredestein Cargo. Developed specifically for electrically assisted cargo bikes used for urban deliveries, the new tyre will make its debut at Eurobike 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany. The new tyre will be available in one size, with a 20-inch (508mm) diameter and 2.2-inch (55 mm) width. Additional sizes will be announced in 2023.

The Indian startup, Tru.Bike, is an alloy kids bike and e-bike manufacturer whose founders have over 30 years of combined experience in bicycles and electric mobility. The company will showcase its line-up of bikes for the first time at Eurobike in Messe Frankfurt this July.