AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Born from a circular mission, Dutch bicycle company Roetz has turned its attention to designing a less polluting electric bicycle. Following three years of development, the result is an e-bike that is designed to last a lifetime through the use of a modular and reconfigurable design, high-quality materials and a data-driven service concept.

TIMISOARA, Romania - For a long time, Romania was considered the poorhouse of Europe. After the communist dictator, Nicolae Ceausescu, was forced to leave in 1989, there were hopes of a rapid improvement. However, restructuring the economy turned out to be much more difficult. What is the potential to develop the country's bicycle industry? Bike Europe visited a series of companies that made the step to Romania.

NEW YORK, USA - On the outside, it looks like the bicycle industry has learned to adapt to the new reality with higher transport costs, irregular supplies and a constant search for new suppliers to meet unexpected shortages. But there is more going on. "The financial wrecking ball has been released among IBDs and brands," says US market specialist Jay Townley.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The October edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 5/2022) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. With a focus on production on Romania, a series of articles looks at how this former 'poorhouse' of Europe is becoming home to several prominent bicycle manufacturers.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - With only a week to go until the first day of the Ebike Future Conference, more speakers names are emerging for the online event. Joshua Hon, founder of Tern Bicycles, Tomi Viiala, co-CEO of Stromer and Teet Praks, CEO of Comodule are amongst the list of top-level e-bike experts speaking at the 3-day event.

LYON, France - Eovolt, the French folding e-bike manufacturer, has completed a fundraising of €16 million from venture capital firms Raise Impact and Financière Arbevel. The founders of Eovolt Luca Chevalier and Baptiste Fullen keep a majority share of the company.

Leader Fox used the summer vacation time to innovate its facilities. During the production break, the production line was completely replaced. The Czech manufacturer also started a new partnership with Panasonic. Vít Šatný - director of Bohemia, owner of the Leader Fox brand - spoke to us about the recent changes and their partnership with motor manufacturer Bafang.

In this edition: - EU bicycle exports exceed €900 million in 2021 - Interview Scott Montgomery: "Those with no D2C actvities will be the minority" - Reform of EU competition law - Is Romania the place to be for the industry?

IWATA, Japan - Yamaha prepared the long awaited introduction of its e-bike on the European market step by step. In the past years, they never made a secret about it, only the moment of introduction remained unclear. Now the Japanese company launches a range covering the MTB, gravel and urban sectors.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - The Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition is an exclusive evolution of Bosch's Performance Line CX. The new Race mode offers energetic, direct support up to 400% of the rider's power. Riders reach maximum support faster and can use it to the cut-off at 25 km/h.

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - Under a slogan of 'Here to Change', Stromer is entering a new era. Change is certainly in full swing; under new private equity ownership, the Swiss speed pedelec brand has a new Co-CEO management to lead its mission to get people out of cars and onto alternative mobility. First the company has to navigate bumpy market conditions, supply chain issues and regulatory hold-ups.

FULDA, Germany - The Punjab Government has expressed their gratitude to Büchel Industrie-Holding GmbH for their support in manufacturing bicycles in Punjab and exploring the investment opportunities in the area. Recently a high-level delegation from Punjab visited the company in Germany during which the Prime Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, joined the meeting via video.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Some of the biggest players from Taiwan's bicycle industry are joining forces in an alliance to focus on reducing the carbon footprint in the bicycle industry supply chain. With over 30 members already signed up, Giant Group is inviting more to come forward.

立陶宛，維爾紐斯（VILNIUS）－Pon.Bike位於立陶宛Kedainiai自由經濟區的全新工廠即將舉辦盛大的動土典禮。2L Architects於這週宣佈消息：「我們已取得工程許可，正等著正式動工。」

葡萄牙，阿威羅（AVEIRO）－Rodi Industries已開始建設自行車新廠，預計將於今年底完工。該座新廠不只優化流程、提高產能，也會裝配全新陽極產線，將能改善產品品質並有機會生產其他自行車和電動自行車相關產品。

義大利，卡瓦爾澤雷（CAVARZERE）－Bottecchia Cicli di Cavarzere的義大利工廠於上週日發生大火，損傷慘重。據最新報導，消防隊設法控制住火勢，不過這場火災已經燒毀中央倉庫，面積達約6,000平方米。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－對每個參展商來說，商展兼消費展的效益一直都是個考量點。這點在七月舉辦的Eurobike上沒有明顯差異。主辦單位宣佈因應參展公司的特殊要求，將推出客製化方案。

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The cooperation between Kellys and Koenigsegg's automotive composite body part manufacturer has been much speculated since Eurobike. Known for their multimillion Koenigsegg Jesko, the Swedish super-car manufacturer's partner for composite aerodynamics bodyparts and Kellys have partnered in the development of the super lightweight Theos F series e-bike.