Jan-Willem van Schaik

APELDOORN, the Netherlands - "We did not want just another mid-motor, but a product with its own riding characteristics that could add value to our e-bikes," said Sparta's commercial director Mark Kuper about the new ION mid-motor. As the innovative e-bike brand of the Accell Group, Sparta will launch the new developed mid-motor in their MY 2016 range.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Walleräng E-bikes AB is a start-up e-bike company founded by the Walleräng brothers Christian and Martin. "The Walleräng e-bike concept has been built around the Nordic concept with a smart and clean integrated design and a modular functionality," explains Christian Walleräng.

MEINERZHAGEN, Germany - Light specialist Busch & Müller offers a solution for retrofitting e-bikes with new light by IBDs. It's called 'Lumotec IQ Cyo Premium E'. The headlight can be connected to all DC sources that supply voltages between 6 and 42 V.

ROUBAIX, France - It's new model, the Swan should take riding an e-bike to the next level. The French O2Feel took a non-technical approach to seduce consumers to start cycling and named it, the Urban Chic.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - Bosch made an important step forward with the introduction of an e-MTB dedicated Performance Line CX. This drive train system offers OEMs the opportunity to open up the e-MTB market for a wider audience.

WEITERSTADT, Germany - Just in time for the Birdy's 20th birthday, Riese & Müller introduces the third generation of its premium folding bike. "A streamlined model concept means a more distinct identity while a new and innovative range of colours and features makes the Birdy brighter and more versatile", says Riese & Müller PR Manager Tobias Spindler.

WEINSBERG, Germany - Unstable driving behaviour of e-bikes and speed pedelecs caused by the shimmy effect of the handlebar often causes accidents. The TLD inside steering damper can prevent this and ensure a trouble-free ride.

LAS VEGAS, USA - Interbike announced a strategic partnership with Extra Energy Services North America (EESNA) to bring a unique, purpose-built test track indoors to the show. Attendees can now make test rides on a variety of motor systems and bicycle designs, including E-bikes, Fat bikes, and Urban/Lifestyle bikes.

TURNHOUT, Belgium - The expanding market for 500 Watt e-bikes has resulted in a growing need for connectors that can handle high currents (45A) as well.

HONGKONG - It is called the "linear sensing signal" and should result in a smooth ride without a choppy feeling. The company Homemaid Industrial developed a mid motor system with multiple real-time sensing techniques.