FRANKFURT, Germany - The demand for e-bikes with a belt drive system is growing. Although Gates Carbon Drive has a sizeable share of the existing market, there are now gaps for newcomers to enter the market. One of these is Yung Fang Plastic Co. Ltd who displayed its belt drive system at this year's Eurobike.
EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - The fourth edition of Shimano's state-of-the-nation, makes clear that the growing cost of living is perceived as the most important reason to ride an e-bike. Whether this will mean an ongoing increase of e-bikes or bicycles in general, is not revealed by the Shimano study.
VILNIUS, Lithuania - Pon.Bike is rapidly expanding its reach in the e-bike and bicycle industry. The latest development came with the company's announcement to open a factory in Lithuania and step up its production close to the market. A statement published last week by YIT Corporation reveals more details on this project.
BERLIN, Germany - The German industry association ZIV has taken over the chairmanship of the Cargobikes Working Group at European level. Jointly organised by the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE), the working group is concerned with legislation of cargobikes for both private and personal use.
CHICAGO, US - Component manufacturer, SRAM, is extending its presence in the Italian market by opening a new Technical Service Support Centre. Developed in partnership Italian distributer Beltrami TSA the new service centre will be fully operational as of January 1, 2023. A new distribution deal with Accell will also begin next year.
FRANKFURT, Germany - The new e-bike range extender of battery manufacturer Tritek will enter mass production this year. The small accessory fits in the drink holder and supports a 3-6A continuous output current to work as a charger to the existing battery pack.
Being able to respond even better and faster to the needs of the rapidly growing market was the main goal of the relocation of KMC Chain Europe to Heerenveen in the Netherlands. At the new location, which is more than twice as large, the originally Taiwanese company has made significant efficiency improvements.
MONDOVI, Italy - The family-owned company Raicam is engaged in the production of products for driveline and parts for braking systems for the automotive industry. The growing awareness of safety in cycling made them decide to step into the market for ABS bicycle brake systems.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Mobility lighting systems specialist Roxim has developed the R7EA rear smart light with multiple functions. This e-bike light provides auto brake and SOS functions for a safer riding experience. The product complies with the German StVZO regulation.
Leader Fox introduced a lot of changes this year. They have taken a significant step forward by installing a new suspended transport system in the production hall and have presented a new collection of e-bikes.
MACHECOUL, France - In just a few years, Manufacture Française du Cycle (MFC), owned by Intersport France, has become the first bicycle manufacturer in France. MFC should finish 2022 with a total production of more than 500,000 units, including regular bikes and more than 150,000 e-bikes. CEO David Jamin is confident for the future.
BORRALHA, Portugal - To meet growing demand for more complex and larger volumes, aluminium frame manufacturer Triangles Cycling Equipments announced a new €30 million investment plan. In two stages, Triangles expects to step up its annual capacity to 450,000 units.
TALINN, Estonia - To set a clear example of the impact of the e-bike industry, Estonian manufacturer Ampler Bikes advertises the environmental impact analysis for one of their models. "Our aim is to give an overview of the climate impact of our bikes and to identify the 'hotspots' and set goals for emission reductions for the year 2025," Ampler writes in the report.
HSINCHU, Taiwan - Known as one of the leading battery suppliers for the IT with a strong presence in Taiwan, Simplo/Trend Energy Technology is advancing into the e-bike industry. At Eurobike last July, the company presented its latest options for customised battery service.
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－世界自行車產業協會（WBIA）主席Erhard Büchel表示：「有鑑於能源危機和地緣政治現況，明年自行車產業不會太好過。不過現在可見單車運動四處興起，這股趨勢不會消逝，因此我相當樂觀看待自行車產業前景。」
義大利，米蘭（MILAN）－2022年義大利米蘭國際兩輪車展（EICMA） 在過去數年已轉變許多。受到電動自行車推動，自行車產業在6年前重回米蘭會場。今年摩托車產業已明顯接受前景良好的電動自行車市場，會場上則幾乎不見自行車產業的蹤影，僅有少數幾個攤位。
荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－電動自行車因為作為都會地區交通壅塞及環境問題的救星有著良好形象。不過，電動自行車製造商Mokumono共同創辦人Tom Schiller在一封給總編的信中寫著：「電動自行車造成一個環保問題。要解決這個問題，我們必須重新評估設計自行車的方式。」
美國，威爾頓（WILTON）－Cannondale公開新的全球市場長遠策略並重組追求一體架構。Cannondale總經理Marco Kind表示：「我們的目標是要加快建立品牌在主要類別中的形象，並和使用者建立更緊密的連結。」
