Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief
Dahon Test Center Accredited for EN Standard
DUARTE, US - Dahon announces that the testing laboratory at its China factory has received accreditation for the testing of bicycle frames and ...
Carrier Manufacturers Join In Strategic Partnership
MUENSTER, Germany - Two major players in the bicycle carrier industry joined forces in a strategic partnership. The partnership will include shared ...
Humpert Asia ISO Certified
WICKEDE, Germany - In addition to its own production of handlebars at the German plant in Wickede, Humpert has outsourced the production of own-design ...
Strong 09 Start for Worlds Biggest in Bikes
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The worlds biggest bike maker seems not to be hampered by the economic slowdown at all. The companys facilities in Taiwan and China are ...
EU Implements New Anti-Dumping Duty
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union has implemented a new anti-dumping duty. Earlier this year, Bike Europe already published the European ...
Falling Butadiene Price Might Affect Tyre Pricing
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Leading tyre makers in Taiwan, including Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co., Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. and Hwa Fong Rubber Industry Co., ...
European Low End Market Plunging
DHAKA, Bangladesh - Is it a first sign of the impact of the economic recession on the bike industry? Fact is that bike makers in Bangladesh are feeling ...
Merida Recalls Folding Bikes
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Last week Merida issued a voluntary recall of the first generation of the Freeway CT03 and R3.0. Merida has asked consumers to take ...
Thun and Atlas Copco Tools Create Assembly Team
ENNEPETAL, Germany - Atlas Copco Tools and inner bearings supplier Thun have joined forces to provide manufacturers and retailers with expert support. ...
SRAM Fund Awards Another US$ 400,000
CHICAGO, US - The SRAM Cycling Fund will make a US$ 400,000 contribution to the League of American Bicyclists and the Thunderhead Alliance for Biking ...