SUZHOU, China - Bafang introduces its new 3-speed automatic gear hub. This intelligent-acting hub takes over the manual process of changing gears in accordance with the speed. Weighing only 1.7 kg, this 80Nm hub can be supported by both chain- and belt-driven motors.
TALLINN, Estonia - The recent initial public offering on the Baltic First North market gave room for expansion of the Estonia cargo-bike manufacturer Hagen Bikes, also known as KP Cyclery. Recently the company launched three new models and expanded to Germany and France.
The market for micromobility is expanding rapidly. hGears provides companies with limited manufacturing resources for growth with the right tools to keep up, in both quantity and quality.
CHANGHUA, Taiwan - The production of carbon frames is extremely labour intensive. "No matter where we have produced over the years, carbon frame production relies on a highly handcrafted process," explains frame builder Astro Tech CEO Samuel Hu. At Eurobike 2022, the company will officially launch their latest innovation that could "revolutionise carbon frame production".
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - To maintain the production of bicycles for the European market, Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to ensure the sustainability of the value chain. It became necessary to meet trade demands between the two countries in accordance with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which came into force in July 2020.
OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - Shortly before Eurobike and the eagerly awaited launch of the ST7 model, speed-pedelec specialist myStromer AG has surprised the market with the announcement of a change in leadership and even a new management structure. After CEO Jakob Luksch successfully restructured the brand over the past four years, his departure nevertheless raises questions.
HEFEI, China - The strict COVID regulations imposed in Shanghai made the organisers of the China Cycle 2022 decide not just to postpone the show, but also relocate the event almost 500 km east to Hefei, the capital of the Anhui province.
德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－位於德國司圖加特（Stuttgart）的跑車大廠Porsche宣佈已完全買下電動自行車馬達製造Fazua。他們今年初買下Fazua少數股份，同時意味Porsche正逐步踏入電動自行車市場。
荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－周旋數週之後，KKR財團宣佈對Accell Group提供無條件收購。根據上週聲明，股東出售增加到77.8%，已滿足或免除所有要約條件。
德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－Specialized直接銷售客群的決定讓代理商不悅，甚至打算重新考量是否繼續合作。德國規模最大旗艦店Alpha Bikes已轉和Giant合作。
Akku Vision GmbH is a prominent player when it comes to supplying replacement batteries for e-bikes. However, the German company is also increasingly focusing on OEM products. With the market growing and expanding enormously, coupled with challenges in the supply chain, Akku Vision GmbH is investing in its facilities in Europe.
德國，柏林（BERLIN）－電商龍頭Signa Sports United（簡稱SSU）於德國霍肯海姆（Hockenheim）開設一座全新的先進倉庫。這座大型自行車零件中心起步訂單量為500萬，會由Rhenus Warehousing solutions（倉儲物流服務商）透過第三方物流（3PL）合作方式來經營。
With German design and engineering capgo is specialist for high quality shift and brake cable systems, especially known for the high quality of its colorful outer sheaths. Capgo built up its business in OEM, working together with many major bike brands with its high-quality products. CEO Christian Treugut (capgo): "Therefore, now is exactly the right time to increase our market share in the aftermarket, which is why we are expanding our sales territory and team. We want to be accessible for everyone: manufacturers, dealers and customers."
Mando's series hybrid drive system, the SPM Module, makes its official debut at Eurobike (Hall 8, Stand E07). A German manufacturer, CITKAR is already in series production using the system in its electrically-powered cargo bikes. It gives them the technological advantage to compete successfully in the fast-growing market of emission-free delivery services.
The trend for fully integrated cable routing in e-bike designs is fully on. This has triggered leading e-bike connector manufacturer Higo to come up with their smallest signal connector range on the market. This new series, the micro M, has been designed for connections like displays, switches, brakes and sensors. The key feature of this series is the use of crimp contacts instead of soldered contacts.
MUNICH, Germany - Specialized's decision to sell directly to consumers has left bicycle dealers unamused and sometimes reconsidering their relationship with the American company. In Germany, Alpha Bikes, reportedly the largest concept store in the country, is ending its collaboration and moving on with Giant.
VARSSEVELD, the Netherlands - Van Raam, a manufacturer of special needs bicycles, is a pioneer in the field of 3D printing in the two-wheeler industry. In the past year, the company printed no fewer than 40,000 parts. With 3D printing, they produce parts on demand, keep stock in the form of digital files and produce tools that make their production process more efficient.
LYON, France - Folding e-bike brand, Eovolt, is planning to significantly increase the production capacity at its Lyon, France factory. From July 2022, the brand aims to double production by the end of the year. "We want to intensify our local production to lock in our production chain so we can be more responsive and flexible," explains co-founder Baptiste Fullen.
