Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief

Editor in Chief


CASSELLA D'ASOLO, Italy - To celebrate the founding of Selle Italia 120 years ago, the Italian saddle manufacturer launched an all 'new' brand. Referring to its long time history, the company re-introduces its old name Sella Italia to present a line of leather saddles.

MONTEREY, USA - Next year's Sea Otter Classic in the US will be held one week later compared to the dates of the 2016 event. The 2017 Sea Otter Classic is scheduled for April 20-23, 2017.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - FSA recently opened a new four-story factory which is fully dedicated to the production of Vision wheelsets, including the manufacturing of carbon rims.

LAS VEGAS, USA - To highlight European brands seeking to enter the US market for the first or second time, Interbike is presenting an updated turnkey booth section on the show floor, called the 'EU@Interbike area'.

CHICAGO, USA - As part of SRAM's European aftermarket development strategy the parts and components manufacturer announced some major changes in its distribution network in France.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Yesterday about 100 professionals from the Taiwan bike industry took part in a seminar organized by Bike Europe and its Taiwan partner Infotrade. The in Taichung's Evergreen hotel held seminar consisted of a 3-part presentation by Bike Europe editor-in-chief Jack Oortwijn.

加拿大,蒙特婁- Dorel Industries Inc.發布了到2016年3月31日的第一季財務報告。雖然該公司的家具和青少年服飾部門都有正面的財務業績表現,但Dorel Sports則出現了營收和收益雙雙下滑的報告。

HELSINKI, Finland - Mavic owner Amer Sports has changed its distribution policy in the Netherlands. The company's Dutch office will take over all activities that were previously done by distributor Codagex.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - There's a lot of attention to Eurobike lately. The changed set-up, cooperation with Taichung Bike Week and the fact that yet another major brand - Derby Cycle - skipped its participation is all generating conversation in the industry. How does all this affect Eurobike? With its 25th edition scheduled for August 31 to September 4, 2016, is it still the global bike industry platform? Bike Europe interviewed Eurobike manager Stefan Reisinger.

MONTREAL, Canada - Dorel Industries Inc. released the results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Though the company's Home Furnishing and Juvenile division reported positive financial results, Dorel Sports reported declining sales and revenue.