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。

英國，倫敦（LONDON）－電動通勤自行車供應商Zoomo發表一款高速電動自行車，希望鞏固作為一家重型電動自行車最後一哩路（last mile delivery）服務統包商的地位。Zoomo One輔助之下最高時速為45公里，旨在「取代油車並加速邁向碳中和城市。」

美國，芳泉谷（FOUNTAIN VALLEY）－消費者品牌投資企業Verlinvest收購Pedego。Pedego足跡遍布200間品牌店家，北美電動自行車市場正快速成長，Pedego也收穫滿滿。該筆交易金額未公開。

BORRALHA, Portugal - The next report in our series on Portugal's industry is frame manufacturer Triangle's Cycling Equipments S.A. Founded by three Portuguese component makers, Ciclo Fapril, Miranda Bike Parts and Rodi Rims & Wheels, the company developed quickly while relying on innovative high-tech welding robots.

ROME, Italy - The recent introduction of a new decree, which would ban the use of MTB's and E-MTBs on Italian trails has been met with criticism from industry association, ANCMA. But how damaging is the ruling likely to be?

LONDON, England - Utility e-bike supplier Zoomo, is hoping to solidify its position as a turn-key provider of heavy-duty electric last mile delivery solutions with the launch of a speed e-bike. The Zoomo One, with an assisted top speed of 45km/h

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, USA - Consumer brand investment firm Verlinvest has invested in Pedego. With the largest retail footprint of 200 branded stores, Pedego is currently enjoying the full benefit on the rapidly growing e-bike market in North America. The amount of investment of Verlinvest remains undisclosed.

The official 2021 EU import statistics show that it is still the e-bike above all, while also the import of regular bicycles is increasing for the first time in years as well. Still demand could not be fulfilled easily.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The reshoring of European bicycle production continues to gain momentum as demand grows and supplies tighten. Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is seeing an influx of big and mid-scale players entering the market. Bike Europe takes a look at the current status...