Rosie Burgin

JAKOBSTAD, Finland - As a European component manufacturer, Herrmans Bike Components rode a high wave during the corona years. Now the company has entered a new phase where sustainability and a focus on retaining recent market gains are the key focus. "How long will it last until price point makes a difference?" muses CEO Dan Liljeqvist.

DENKENDORF, Germany - Gearbox specialist Pinion has developed a new product bringing together the motor and gearshift in one unit. "The Pinion MGU is the e-bike technology of the next generation," the company states prior to the launch at Eurobike. MGUs are available in the Pinion E-Line, as E1.12 and E1.9 versions and as E-Speed versions E1.12S and E1.9S.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - E-bike brand Cowboy is embroiled in a patent dispute with French e-bike software developer eBikeLabs. What was once a close partnership has turned sour after allegations of copying e-bike technology came to the surface.

FULDATAL, Germany - The founder of Rohloff GmbH and developer of the 'Rohloff S-L-T 99' derailleur bicycle chain and the Speedhub 14-speed IHG, Bernhard Rohloff, has died aged 73. It was thanks to his technical innovations that gearbox equipped bicycles were able to establish themselves in the field of sporting use.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - European manufacturers and operators of cargo bikes are being called upon to participate in an online survey. Led by a group of bicycle associations including Cycling Industries Europe, the cargo bike surveys have been providing valuable insights since 2022.

PADUA, Italy - Extrusion fender manufacturer Eurofender has grown from an ambitious manufacturer of mudguards into a full-fledged European bicycle industry supplier. The recent take-over of tubus and further investments in production processes means that the company is well-placed to weather the current storm. "Our order books are filled for the months ahead," assures founder and CEO Alberto Silvestri.

DHAKA, Bangladesh - In recent years, Bangladesh has raised its profile in bicycle and component production. The country's government is therefore now proposing changes to its customs duties to protect the burgeoning domestic industry.

MUNICH, Germany - For its fourth outing, organiser Huss-Verlag is calling for applicants for the International Cargobike of the Year awards. The award is establishing itself on the market as a platform for rewarding innovation in the young but booming cargo bike industry. The winners will be announced during the IAA Mobility event being held in Munich in September.

LONDON, England - Zoomo, the last-mile electric fleet solution provider, is partnering with cargo bike producer Urban Arrow to enhance its hardware offerings. After a trial period, the European partnership will now see Urban Arrow's e-cargo bikes being fully integrated into Zoomo's all-in-one platform.

MUNICH, Germany - The fourth edition of the World Cycling Forum will take place on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 September 2023 in Munich, Germany. The theme of the 2023 World Cycling Forum is 'Equipped for change'.