Jack Oortwijn

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The biggest names in the bicycle industry showcased their innovations and developments at Eurobike. The Taiwan Excellence campaign is the most essential part of an image enhancement program organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) and implemented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Connecting electric bikes with smart phones started as a phenomena last year at Eurobike. This year it's getting well established with specific software suppliers like eSocialBike while e-bike drive makers like Continental is presenting a Bluetooth display with smartphone app.

PIETARSAARI, Finland - At Eurobike (stand A7-503) Herrmans introduces its newest grip called Line. It is an ergonomic grip for a universal riding styles. Line is a dual density grip with soft outer layer and harder inner core.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - In Hall A5 at stand 301 Selle Royal is launching its new Scientia range that has been developed with researchers from the Sport University Cologne, the largest sports university in Europe.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - NuVinci Cycling is introducing the N380 bicycle and e-bike continuous variable planetary (CVP) transmission in conjunction with the launch of a new portfolio of NuVinci Optimized products. NuVinci Cycling will show all new products at Eurobike booth A2-313.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Today Rehau CEO Rainier Schulz presented its 'nam:e' e-bike that features an advanced 'body'. It is made with a new frame building technology in which the company invested some 3 million euro.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Yesterday, at the opening press conference for Eurobike 2015, comments were made on specific and suitable helmets for speed e-bikes. Currently regulations that come into force January 1, 2017 stipulate that these helmets must be full face motorcycle helmets. With that, "The industry will lose all the promises this new category has for the future."

DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - What will Eurobike 2015, which is opening its doors in just a few hours, bring? Next to a very, very busy show it's clear that the outlook for the bike sector in Europe seldom looked better. Is double digit growth ahead with e-MTBs and speed e-bikes as future trump cards?

AGUEDA, Portugal - Major Portuguese component makers Rodi, Miranda, and Ciclo-Fapril announce they will invest € 12 million in aluminium frame production in Agueda, Portugal. Construction of the facility is to start this September.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - As the international platform for the world's leading innovations in cycling Eurobike is once again expecting growth in both visitors and exhibitors for its 2015 edition.