Jan-Willem van Schaik

BEVERWIJK, the Netherlands - Thanks to the expected growth of the speed pedelec market in the Netherlands this year more and more e-bike companies launch new models in this 45 km/h category. One of them is Dutch ID who introduced the Trekking HS N360 mid June.

COSTA DI MEZZATE, Italy - "Create your own ventilation and style with a click." That was Limar's idea when developing the new Velov city helmet. Thanks to the removable protection plates the looks of the helmet can be changed in minute.

ULFT, the Netherlands - It is called 'Cudo' and gives an all new look to the style of the Bosch e-bike mid-motor. For e-bike manufacturers it aims on differentiating their Bosch specified e-bikes.

APELDOORN, the Netherlands - For the rapidly growing mid-motor e-bike category, Accell Group developed its own system. For its existing front and rear wheel hub motors Accell Group partners with a factory in China. However for the production of its mid-motor system the company looked for another motor manufacturer and found one in Japan.

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.