Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief

Editor in Chief
KEDAINIAI, Lithuania - Pon.Bike has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Kėdainiai, Lithuania in 2024. According to Pon.Bike the new production center could scale up to an annual production capacity of 600,000 bikes and will be equipped to produce bikes for multiple brands across the company's portfolio.
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Investment funds led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) including Teslin Teslin Alpine Acquisition has made a public offer on all issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Accell Group. The total offers amounts to €1.56 billion.
PARIS, France - The legalisation of e-scooters in France seems to be imminent with the creation of a new vehicle category in the French traffic code. The new so-called 'cyclomobiles légers' or light mopeds category was welcomed by the e-scooter industry. However, industry organisation LEVA-EU has warned for a big setback.
CHICAGO, USA - SRAM has announced the acquisition of Hammerhead, a leading cycling technology company and maker of the Karoo 2 cycling computer. Hammerhead will join SRAM's portfolio of brands and will continue to develop its Karoo product line under the SRAM portfolio. The companies completed the transaction on December 30, 2021.
SEATTLE, USA - Seawall Capital, the private equity owner of Kent Watersports, announced the take-over of Kona Bicycles together with the company's rebrand to Kent Outdoors. This transformation and acquisition signal Kent's expanded focus on the full line of outdoor recreation activities.
EXETER, London - It was one of the technical innovations shown at recent events; the Enduo Evolve. The sprocket and chainring design enables a roller-chain to transfer power on both sides of the tooth. According to New Motion Labs this new development provides significant efficiency and lifetime increases.
TALINN, Estonia - To improve e-bike riding experience and make more options available, Comodule has integrated it's IoT solution with enviolo shifting technology. The integration makes it possible for the rider to set a suitable pedaling cadence in Comodule's White Label App, eliminating the need for a separate app to control the shifting system.
REUTLINGEN, Germany - After four years as Head of Digital Business at Bosch eBike, Andreas Gahlert Dipl.-Ing. is leaving the company to start his own digital strategy consultancy. Gahlert was also co-founder and developer of Cobi and sold the company in November 2017 to Bosch eBike.
VICENZA, Italy - In an open-faced conversation, Fulcrum CEO Davide Campagnolo who is closely involved in the Campagnolo operation, spoke out on the difficulties, challenges and opportunities encountered by Fulcrum and Campagnolo as well as the bicycle industry in general.
YPRES, Belgium - Minerva Cycling is the new name for all activities of Formula Cycling and Minerva Bike Trading, which have now been combined. Minerva Bike Trading used to focus on distribution to IBDs while wholesalers supply was the core business of Formula Cycling.