AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Increasing congestion and the pressure from society to improve living conditions in urban areas has already resulted in a growing number of bicycles on the streets.

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－ 無論是因為油價上漲或是因為風格轉變，載貨自行車儼然已成為德國街上的新氣象。對這個汽車工業大國的多數人來說，他們仍不習慣這般街景。不過現在該國的載貨自行車數量已不容小覷，尤其在政治介入後，這股趨勢更是勢不可擋。

西班牙，畢爾包（BILBAO）－Canyon正取得Orbea Inside Line專利技術的部分授權。Orbea的Inside Line專利涵蓋後避震線控的改良內置佈線。

瑞士，貝爾（BIEL）－自行車零件品牌DT Swiss ag收購德國高階煞車製造商Trickstuff gmbh，自今年1月1日起生效。DT Swiss表示這次交易能透過德國的開發中心進一步加強公司技術能力並有策略地補足產品組合。

瑞典，隆德（LUND）－Terranet AB在電動自行車安全上有了重大突破。該瑞典公司開發BlincBike，一套能夠讓車手免於意外發生的後視監看系統。

Gates has partnered with transmission manufacturer enviolo to offer a series of training sessions in Europe. The Retail Training Series will enable dealers to get better acquainted with the combination of Gates Carbon Drive and enviolo products.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Whether it is due to rising fuel prices, or it is their style - cargobikes are the new disruptor on Germany's roads. For many people in this car-loving country they are still an unusual sight on the streets.

BIEL, Switzerland - Bicycle component brand, DT Swiss ag has acquired high-end German brake manufacturer, Trickstuff gmbh with effect from January 1st, 2022. DT Swiss says the take-over will "further strengthen the company's technological competence with a development site in Germany

BILBAO, Spain - Canyon is to partially license Orbea's patented Inside Line technology. Orbea's Inside Line patent covers improvements of the internal routing for the rear shock lockout cable.

Well-known suspension specialist SR Suntour celebrated 10 million suspension units being produced globally back in 2010 and say their subsequent successful growth has been partly fuelled by the fact that e-bikes are much more popular now than 10 years ago.

TEKTRO and its premium brand TRP take an important step into the European market: next spring, in April 2022, the TEKTRO Europe Service Center opens near Frankfurt in Germany. It is primarily focused on supporting OEs, DIs and dealers. The setting up of this physical and digital service facility goes hand in hand with an expansion of the product portfolio.

Supply chain has been a longstanding problem among bike retailers: from lengthening order lead times to holding inventories, the risk has been a cause of concern for many players. As the industry becomes less and less agile, players who are able to go against the flow are sure to enjoy significant benefits. This is the story about Polygon, a brand that through its agile supply chain practices is well poised to woo retailers in a post COVID-19 world.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Now that the end of year is in sight, it is my pleasure to wish all our readers and regular visitors of the Bike Europe website, happy holidays and a healthy and prosperous 2022.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - It's been a busy year for the international bicycle industry. High demand for bicycles, notably e-bikes, driven by the COVID pandemic and the push for greener cities has brought high level investments. But, high shipping costs has brought high blood pressure for those trying to secure parts.

BERLIN, Germany - Micro-mobility operator, Tier Mobility, has made its third acquisition in 2021. The Berlin-based company has announced that Italian e-step-scooter sharing supplier, Vento Mobility Srl, is the latest addition to its portfolio.

LUND, Sweden - Terranet AB has made a major step forward in e-bike safety. The Swedish company developed 'BlincBike' which comprises a rear-view monitoring system that empowers cyclists to avoid accidents.

葡萄牙，博拉利亞（BORRALHA）－葡萄牙產業系列報導下一位主角－車架製造商Triangle's Cycling Equipments S.A。該公司由三家葡萄牙零件製造商－Ciclo Fapirl、Miranda Bike Parts和Rodi Rims & Wheels所創立。他們藉著創新高科技焊接機器人迅速發展。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－歐盟官方2021年進口數據顯示電動自行車仍佔最大宗。常規自行車進口量在多年後首次回升。市場仍是供不應求的情況。