Jack Oortwijn

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on the import of bicycles from Cambodia, Pakistan and the Philippines. Only three Cambodian companies, including A&J, Smart Tech and Speedtech Industrial as well as Procycle Industrial from the Philippines are excluded.

BERN, Switzerland - The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) continues its successful series of Manufacturers Forums. From December 2-3, 2015 the WFSGI is gathering sporting goods and apparel brands and their independent supplier factories on a global basis in order to discuss topics "Beyond Lean Manufacturing".

LONDON, UK - Mando Corporation recently announced the availability of its second generation chainless e-bike, the Mando Footloose IM. The new model adds significant advances such as a removable battery for easy charging; a streamlined design to provide a sleeker look; and a durable plastic-covered aluminum frame that comes in a wider choice of colours.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In the run-up to the Cycling Industry Day next week June 3 in Nantes, France which is taking place in the framework of the Velo-city 2015 Conference, the European Cycling Federation (ECF) has published its Cycling Barometer 2015. Noteable conclusion is that Denmark conquered first place in spite of Netherlands supremacy on cycling use.

荷蘭，DOETINCHEM- 數據顯示全歐洲的自行車市場都受到目前冷春的影響。銷售數據落後於去年第一季表現。去年第一季的銷售數字受益於顯著的溫暖和陽光普照的春天而上揚。歐盟主要市場之一的法國和荷蘭，傳來更詳細的銷售情況。

荷蘭，DOETINCHEM- 這會是一項記錄嗎?尤其是有史以來，在五月中旬就推出新年度車款樣式的展示會，這是最早推出年度車款樣式的時間記錄嗎?在這個特別是由美國頂極品牌Specialized所展開的激烈競爭，該車廠推出了2016年車款樣式(包括其全新的Stumpjumper)，樹立了全新標準。

荷蘭，DOETINCHEM- 27.5+和29+輪胎/輪組正逐漸成為主流後，有越來越多的供應商已經準備好應付下一個肥胎海嘯來襲。Hayes Performance Systems就排在下一個，將其系統稱之為ride+，全新、專門打造的「加大」前叉-Manitou Magnum(這個名稱之前就已使用過)已有現貨。

荷蘭，DOETINCHEM- Bike Europe 6月/7月雜誌將會聚焦在電動自行車、電動登山車、高速電動自行車、電動自行車系統和零組件的最新發展與創新。

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Bike Europe's June/July edition will highlight the latest innovations and developments on e-bikes, e-Mountainbikes, speed e-bikes as well as e-bike systems and components. Mail us you news to include your latest models, products and parts.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Four service providers for the bike sector in Germany have started a consortium named Bidex which is aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of dealer-shops against e-commerce and the continued growth of webshops. Eurobike organizer Messe Friedrichshafen is one of the founders.