Jan-Willem van Schaik

AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - The SunRider cargo bike is equipped with highly efficient solar cells, which deliver 545 Wp. Thanks to the solar cells, the e-bike charges sustainable electricity while riding.

SHANGHAI, China - Phylion took the opportunity of the 30th China International Bicycle show which was held in Shanghai this week to present its latest developments. As one of the leading manufacturers of light vehicle lithium batteries the Phylion booth was a showcase of the latest technologies, new products and new e-bike services.

DELFT, the Netherlands - The European standard for e-bikes EN 15194: 2017 is being revised. According to an initial planning, adjustments in the field of electronics and batteries will be published. In addition, guidelines are being developed to combat tampering.

BREMBATE, Italy - Vittoria Group has reinforced its leading market position in special, hand-made cotton and silk tyres for cyclocross, track and road racing with the take-over of Dutch manufacturer, A. Dugast.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "The recent proposal of European Commission for a new EU Machinery Legislation creates uncertainty in the bicycle industry," states the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI). The European Commission proposes to exclude all 'vehicles which have as their only objective the transport of goods or persons' from the scope of the new legislation.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - LEVA-EU sees the exclusion of all vehicles for the transport of goods and persons from the new Machinery Directive as proposed by the European Commission as a step towards specific technical legislation for light electric vehicles.

SAALFELD, Germany - The Norwegian Buddy Electric is among the first to start distributing e-bikes with carbon-composite injection molded frames. The protected design of the 'made in Germany' frame comes from Eker Design and Buddy Electric.

LADOUX, France - Michelin has launched the Pilot SX and Pilot SX Slick, two new BMX tires in its Racing Line range. They come with competition rubber compounds, sourced from Michelin road bike tyres. Vincent Ledieu, Michelin Bicycle Business Segment Manager explains the growing relevance of BMX.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Empty warehouses and low inventory limited bicycle and e-bike sales volumes in Belgium last year. According to the national industry organisation Traxio there was great interest in cycling last year but the market increase was only 4% as there were insufficient products available.

DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (number 2/2021) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. Some of the highlights include the interview with Emilio Lombardo, CEO of Cicli Lombardo S.p.A