FRANKFURT, Germany - The timing and location of the industry's leading show Eurobike has been a topic for discussions for many years. The announcement last year to relocate the show to Frankfurt and move the time window to June/July seems to have come at the right moment.

LADOUX, France - Michelin has launched its new Michelin Power Cup range of premium road bicycle tyres. The range, which is available in Tubular, Tubetype and Tubeless Ready versions, features new tread compounds for speed, rolling efficiency and cornering grip.

MILAN, Italy - Pirelli has updated its Scorpion range to offer maximum performance for all mountain bike disciplines. The enduro and e-MTBs tyres now feature a new design and compound and the ProWall casing option has also been added for the enduro tyres.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Bike Europe and the bike dealer magazine for the Netherlands and Belgium, Tweewieler (both trade journals published by VMN Media), will be present at the 30th edition of Eurobike.

Darfon Group has been dedicated to the e-bike industry for many years via Darfon Electronics Corp's strength in R&D and manufacturing of key electronic components. Focusing on its core competencies of batteries and electronic controls, the Group has launched new-generation 21700 batteries and Shimano compatible batteries for e-bikes.

FRANKFURT, German - In the first half of 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in Germany nearly matched the record levels of 2021. Despite inflation, supply chain problems and the war in Ukraine, the German industry association ZIV is very content with the first half results. "However a recent development of the past few weeks is that we see a depressed consumer demand," said ZIV MD Burkhard Stork today at the industry discussion ahead of the opening of Eurobike.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The 17th edition of the Battery Experts Forum is now underway in Frankfurt. In a change of date to coincide with Eurobike, more than 100 leading industry users, developers, opinion leaders as well as researchers from international companies and institutes will talk about the latest trends in batteries over the next 3 days.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - The launch of Bosch's new ABS system for e-bikes has been long awaited. Incorrect braking is seen as one of the main causes of accidents. "The front wheel brake on a bicycle is crucial for a short braking distance," says Claus Fleischer, CEO of Bosch eBike Systems. The new Bosch e-bike ABS with brake components from Magura will be available from this summer.

The team at Tannus works constantly to create products and processes that revolutionize the way people ride bikes. With the hiring of a new product manager, Tannus aims to reduce time to production when working on custom, OEM projects.

LEUSDEN, the Netherlands - From today there's a new player in the e-bike drivetrain market, Okawa. With what is calls a "disruptive business model, focused on sustainability and a compelling consumer experience," the start-up offers a versatile model that includes drivetrain subscriptions and a strong service proposition to keep e-bike users on their bike and servicing simple for dealers and agents.

SUZHOU, China - E-bike drive train supplier Vinka implemented both Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things to empower their new AIot Max System. According to Vinka, "it integrates a full spectrum of AI & IoT technologies and is able to learn, analyse and respond to collected data, taking the riding experience to the next level with more safety and enjoyment.

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands - Shimano has introduced a new e-bike specific Shimano Cues Di2 drivetrain and unique integrations compatible with the all-new EP6 and updated EP801 e-bike platforms. A remarkable feature is the "all-new Shimano ABS" powered by Italian specialist Blubrake.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Packed with new events, more than 1,500 exhibitors and an eager audience of the international e-bike and bicycle industry meeting face-to-face again looks like the ideal ingredients for a good start of Eurobike on its new location. The presence of overseas visitors for the first time since 2019 will give Eurobike its international touch back again.

MORGAN HILL, USA - Since 2014, Peter Denk, known as one of the most enigmatic bike developers in the international bike industry, and his team at Denk Engineering GmbH have been working for bike supplier Specialized Bicycle Components. Now the Californians have taken over the Freiburg-based full suspension and carbon technology expert.

VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ, France - For years, Decathlon has been known for its activity in the bike industry. Until now, the company was focused on the development of mid-end e-bikes and bicycles. Until now. The French retailer has now proven its ability to create innovative cycling products by unveiling its B'Twin Magic Bike, a futuristic concept e-bike.

Prologo expands the 'Myown' family with an innovative sensor system based on textile sensors that can measure and map the pressure exerted on the saddle to find the ideal model for the athlete and his or her position on the bike in a few minutes and in a single session.

European bicycle markets counted wins and losses in 2021, with the difficulties in supply chain hampering availability. But one thing that can't be ignored is the success of the e-bike with market shares rising across all key markets. Eurobike 2022 at its new location in Frankfurt will also be a new opportunity to view a whole range of new ideas and concepts in the field of connectivity, data collection, electronic shifting and sustainable/local production.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Developing a competitive and sustainable batteries industry in Europe is urgent: it will contribute to energy security and the strategic resilience of the EU economy. Therefore the battery industry organisation Recharge is calling on the EU to pick up the pace and conclude the proposed Regulation.