Jan-Willem van Schaik

BUSNAGO, Italy - FSA developed a compact and low weight e-bike system. The full system weights just 3,98kg which ensures sleek integration for e-road, e-gravel and commuter bikes.

BRAGA, Portugal - Bosch has announced that it will start to extend its R&D and production capacities in existing Portuguese facilities in Ovar and Braga. According to Portuguese media reports, the project involves a total investment of €6.5 million.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - In close cooperation with the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN), Pon.Bike subsidiary Urban Arrow has taken the lead to develop seven standards for cargobikes. Today, projectmanager of the European working group Joost Witsenburg, will present an update during the International Cargo Bike Festival.

OSAKA, Japan - The global presence makes it possible for Shimano to compensate for fluctuations in various market. Thanks to big differences between European, North American and Asian markets Shimano can still report a net sales increase of for the first nine months of 2022.

CHICAGO, USA - In a company statement SRAM issued this afternoon the component manufacturer announced that after nearly 30 years, David Zimberoff will soon resign Vice President of marketing at SRAM to focus on a transportation research project for World Bicycle Relief (WBR).

LYON, France - To accelerate the production and distribution of the Kleuster Freegônes e-cargo bikes, the company partnered with Renault Trucks. The manufacturer is gradually electrifying its vehicle ranges for customers operating in cities and the cargo bikes are an important step to serve the last mile deliveries.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The e-drive supplier Hyena will soon introduce the upgraded E-Road drive system unit with a ISIS torque sensor, and the range extender compatibility, while a new HMI will follow later. The Taichung based company expects to supply the system initially to some of its long-term partners for their MY 2024/25 e-bikes.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The adoption of the e-bike has shown a mixed pattern in Europe. In some countries people were more open to this innovation in cycling than in others, but the overall trend shows the e-bike continues to gain momentum.

CHICAGO, USA - The New York Yacht Club American Magic racing team has announced a partnership with SRAM. In the bid to win the highly prestigious sailing competition America's Cup, SRAM's participation includes more than just sponsorship.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For the third consecutive year, the Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) developed an online marketing campaign in close cooperation with its members. Bike Europe discussed the impact of this project and the industry's changing approach towards the market with TBA Secretary General Gina Chang.