Jack Oortwijn

BAD SODEN, Germany - With the coming into force of the anti-dumping tariffs on the import of e-bikes from China mid-January 2019, that import has fallen to a negligible number.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Eurostat import figures for the first half of 2019 clearly point out the effectiveness of the by mid-January 2019 instigated anti-dumping measures on e-bikes imported from China. They prove that the People's Republic is now more or less banned from the e-bike market of the EU.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Pacific Cycles debuted at last week's Eurobike in Hall B1. It's part of the company strategy to focusing more on Europe. And the time is right for that as the average age of the population is on the rise in almost all EU countries. In particular as Pacific Cycles targets elderly.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The transformation of the Taiwanese industry towards electric bicycles is now clearly starting to pay off. T

NEUSTADT, Germany - Tektro Technology Corp sets its next step in becoming a global company by opening Tektro Europe GmbH i.G close to Frankfurt, Germany this month. Thomas Lattke will be the new general manager for this office and lead Tektro Europe GmbH as director of sales and service.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Last week's 28th Eurobike indicated that the world's biggest bike show is transforming from a retailer/dealer show to a more industry - business focused fair. As this year even Accell Group with its German market leading brands like Haibike and Ghost did not exhibit in Friedrichshafen, Eurobike 2019 attracted less dealers.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Despite the frequently heard conclusion among exhibitors that last week's Eurobike has been visited by fewer dealers, the show organization reports that the number of business visitors has nevertheless increased.

DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - What will Eurobike 2019 bring? What are the new realities that are to be featured by the world's biggest bike show that opens its doors tomorrow? Product-wise the show will feature a further stepped-up design transformation of e-bikes with components integration reaching an even higher level.

AARHUS, Denmark - In this newsletter Bike Europe features two more examples of what is becoming a main trend; the production relocation of e-bikes as well as parts to Europe. The company Viridus has started the production of e-bike Lithium-Ion batteries at its modern Aarhus facility.

EDINBURGH, UK - Start-up Intra Drive Ltd with its 8-speed mid-motor has been nominated for an Eurobike Innovation Award. The Scottish company, which will be at next week's trade show, is now seeking an established commercial partner to progress the product from working prototype to volume production under license.