ASCOT, UK - Frog Bikes, the British manufacturer of lightweight kids' bikes, is launching its new range of children's city bikes in Europe. Noting an increase in demand across Europe, Frog Bikes will initially launch the Frog City 53, 61 and 67 in selected IBD's in nine European locations.
DENKENDORF, Germany - At Eurobike gearbox specialists Pinion will launch the next generation e-bike drive gearbox together with introduction partner Stromer. In line with the current trend and as long time discussed in the industry, we expected that Pinion will present it first electronically shifting gearbox.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Urban mobility specialist, Tern, has unveiled a new ultra-low e-bike named New Bike Day (NBD). The NBD is designed with an ultra-low centre of gravity and a longer wheelbase to make it much easier to balance and handle.
After a few years of development, Tracefy, a scaleup from Delft, the Netherlands, had its commercial breakthrough in 2019. Since then, Tracefy's enthusiastic founders have seen their turnover double each year, and they have great growth expectations for this year again. For 2022, growth is even expected to triple.
NEW YORK, USA - Stock market newcomer and e-commerce giant, Signa Sports United (SSU), recently presented itself to the US market at the virtual Jefferies Investor Conference. The focus was not only on the planned market conquest and growth strategy in the US, but also on further positioning of the online sports retailer in Europe. Within these plans bicycles and e-bikes are playing a dominant role.
TOKYO, Japan - After 40 years since its first introduction, the Shimano 105 group set is receiving the ultimate upgrade with a move to Di2 electronic shifting technology. This introduction not only delivers Di2 to an entirely new range of riders, but also offers Shimano's flagship 12-speed, wireless shifting with easy operation and increased reliability.
TALLINN, Estonia - After making Comodule successful as supplier for e-bikes and scooters with connectivity systems, CEO and co-founder Kristjan Maruste is handing over the CEO role to Teet Praks, also co-founder of Comodule.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - In March 2023 the physical edition of the Int'l Taipei Cycle Show will open its door again, organiser TAITRA has announced. As the world is gradually lifting its travel restrictions and co-existing with COVID-19, TAITRA expects more international visitors to attend the show.
英國，倫敦（LONDON）－保險公司Laka獲得Porsche Ventures（Porsche AG風險投資部門）的資金推動拓展歐洲市場。由Autotech Ventures和Ponooc帶領的A輪融資募得1270萬歐元，Ponooc亦和Pon、ABN AMRO關係良好。
荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－KKR最初提供的報價無法滿足所有股東，尤其小股東更是認為被迫售出股份。現在KKR將啟動合法買斷程序以獲取全數股權。
荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－看著美國前十大自行車品牌的D2C活動，電商專家Scott Montgomery表示：「現在看來各家都加入了。」在Bike Europe首集英語podcast中，他談及自行車零售市場的改變，並描繪出電動自行車、自行車和配件在未來的銷售方式。
義大利，梅多拉（MEDOLLA）－Oli Ebike Systems和德國電池回收廠Akku Vision合作，提供與各系列車架相容的完整驅動系統。這次合作的目的是要穩定供應鏈，並進一步接觸產品開發、提高生產彈性。
MUNICH, Germany - In one of its latest Consumer Sector Briefings renowned consultancy firm Deloitte took up the topic of e-bikes. According to Deloitte, "e-bikes in particular are emerging as key drivers of e-mobility. The e-bike certainly benefits from recent trends like health consciousness and the urge of many people to exercise outdoor in connection with COVID-19. This all provided extra tailwind to this sector."
VIENNA, Austria - Technology start-up, Dreamwaves, has added a new bike interface to waveOut, its spatial audio and augmented reality navigation app. Merging tech, innovation and inclusion the spatial audio features have been designed for safe and 'mindful' riding.
BEVERWIJK, the Netherlands - Optima Cycles has taken the production of its Dutch ID e-bike line to a higher level with the introduction of an all-new assembly line. "In order to guarantee our quality and innovation, production optimising is a constant process," explains COO Michiel Dreef. "The implementation of the Marchetti Airline is an important step in that process."
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HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The initial offer of the KKR-led consortium for the Accell Group's share was not welcomed by all parties involved. Especially the smaller shareholders were not content and felt being put under pressure to register their shares anyway. Now KKR will start legal buy-out proceedings in order to obtain 100% of the shares.
MEDOLLA (MO), Italy - Oli Ebike Systems has partnered with German replacement battery specialists, Akku Vision to offer complete drive systems compatible with a wide range of frames. The aim of the partnership is to ensure a reliable supply chain, have a closer relationship with product development and add flexibility to production.
