Jack Oortwijn

ROMILLY-SUR-SEINE, France - The company calls it the re-invention of the city bike. Gitane, one of the premium brands of Cycleurope, worked two years on the development of this striking looking e-bike which is named Signature.

IRVINE, USA — US e-bike brand Pedego launches its, "Easy-access electric bicycle that returns more people to the bike path." The company is pleased to announce the European availability of Boomerang — an electric bike designed with an extra-low step thru frame.

AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands - After a year that saw e-bike sales rising with a big 16.1% many in Holland expected a slowdown in 2015. The opposite happened. In the first four months of the year sales increased with even bigger numbers.

COLOGNE, Germany - Klever Mobility Europe has expanded its e-bike range as it includes now the B25 Power and S45. The in e-bikes specializing subsidiary of Taiwan based scooter maker Kymco calls its latest S45 model, "The real 45km/h e-bike, so a real alternative to your car, so choosing between e-bike and car becomes a serious option."

ZWOLLE, the Netherlands - Fast Forward Wheels BV (FFWD), a hi-end wheel maker based in the Netherlands, has appointed Radial Sports LLC exclusive US distribution rights.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Industry, dealers as well as end-user associations continue to lobby the Dutch government for special speed e-bike helmets.

ALZENAU, Germany - E-Bike Vision GmbH, located close to Frankfurt launches new replacement batteries for the Bosch Classic drive system as well as Gazelle Innergy (XT) drive systems.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The latest data from the Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) shows that the country's bike export to the EU markets is growing again after some years of stagnation. And this growth is by now small numbers.

AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - Presented as Trek's answer on growing market demand for speed pedelecs by an increasing number of commuters, the American bicycle manufacturer launches the XM700+.

PORT WASHINGTON, USA - According to market researcher NPD Group Inc. bike sales in the United States are on the up again. Sales grew 9% in value in the first quarter of the year. In particular lifestyle/leisure bikes are up big which could point to changes in the sports orientated US bike market.