Jan-Willem van Schaik
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SUZHOU, China - E-mobility components and complete e-drive system manufacturer Bafang will present an update of the M400 at Eurobike. The M420 is a clean, compact drive system for city and trekking bicycles.
荷蘭,阿姆斯特丹(Amsterdam)-Fallbrook Technologies在6月25日根據美國《破產法》第11章進行重組。該公司於今年2月26日先申請了破產重組,並擬定了重整計畫。
To serve a wider audience of e-MTB riders, Shimano developed the STEPS E7000 groupset. Shimano today unveils this e-bike groupset featuring new shift switches, drive unit, display unit and smartphone customization options.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The Nexo airless tyres are puncture-proof, durable, pump-free and the manufacturer guarantees a worry-free bike ride. At Eurobike the company will unveil the latest addition to its expanding tyre range, the 700x40C for e-bikes.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Roxim R3E integrates three rear lighting options in a compact design. It can be used for regular, stationary and brake lighting. The R3E is compliant with ECE R50 and specially designed for speed-pedelec bikes.
Eurobike as well as Taipei Cycle are reversing their decisions on organizing their shows on earlier dates. Both organizers have announced their 2019 dates which clearly indicate that they are moving back towards their original schedules.
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Fallbrook Technologies emerged from restructuring under Chapter 11 on June 25, 2018. The filing for restructuring was done on 26 February this year and allowed Fallbrook to create a reorganization plan.
LELYSTAD, the Netherlands - Giant announced today it will invest 13.5 million Euros to establish a new European distribution center in the Netherlands. Just like Giant's factory which is in operation since 1996, the new distribution center will also be located in Lelystad.
MONTRÉAL, Canada - Dorel Industries has sold the Sugoi and Sombrio brands to Louis Garneau Sports. The company is divesting its performance apparel line of business to focus on its core strategic businesses of bikes, parts and accessories and electric ride-ons.
OSTERMUNDIGEN, Switzerland - The UCI's announcement to allow disc brakes to be used in all road competition as of 1 July 2018 is welcomed by the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI). Both organisations worked closely together on this case since 2015.