TAIPEI, Taiwan - To avoid all uncertainty like last year about Taichung Bike Week, the organisers have issued a clear statement about the 2021 edition: Taichung Bike Week will not take place this year. The next edition is scheduled for 2022.

ROSSANO VENETO, Italy - Wilier Triestina's investment programme in both regular and e-bike MTBs seems to pay off. The well-known Italian brand has reported an increase in sales and profit during the first half of this year. The company expects to generate a turnover of €65 million this year.

MUNICH, Germany - Dominating headlines in the first half of 2021 were reports on acquisitions, company mergers, the entry of investors from outside the industry, as well as IPOs. For Ralf Kindermann, long-term bicycle industry expert in both trade and manufacturing,

CHICAGO, USA - SRAM's Force derailleur gearing range is their second most premium offering, sitting just below the extremely pricey Red family of options. So for serious road riders the new SRAM Force XG-1270 10-30 cassette might be interesting as well.

VIENNA, Austria - The company's first foldable gravel bike has already made an appearance at the Pro Days in Paris (July 18-20) and Eurobico in Frankfurt (July 24-26). The Viennese folding bike manufacturer combined the flexibility of a folding bike with riding performance for off-road use.

Peyman transmission is a fully automatic mechanical CVT variator system for all types of bicycles. It is an extraordinary and practical innovation with great features, design and advantages in ease of ride, for people of all ages and abilities. The system provides the most suitable gear combination for more delightful overall cycling experience.

The Gates Carbon Drive booth at Eurobike 2021 will offer a glimpse into the rapidly growing market for advanced drivetrain technologies that improve reliability, enhance customer satisfaction, and offer belt driven mobility solutions. Gates will showcase a selection of the most exciting new belt drive bikes, e-bikes, and e-motos across many styles and categories.

MUNICH, Germany - Unlike many other industries, the cycling industry enjoyed a major boost in the Covid-19 year of 2020 - a development that continued into 2021. In the first quarter of this year, when many countries returned to lockdown

Higo has designed new battery connectors that can move flexibly in different directions to make the connection. These new designs have been developed to meet the growing demand from the market to allow batteries to make difficult mating angles in downtube positioned batteries. And to connect them easily to a cargo bike's cabinet without using magnetics.

BIEL/THUN, Switzerland - After decades of dealer loyalty, Swiss brand, Canyon, changed its name to Cylan in 2019 and switched its distribution to 'click & collect' in the first phase and then to direct sales. Stähli AG took a different route and launched its new e-bike brand

COIMBRA, Portugal - The Portuguese industry added another well-known name to its list of bicycle component manufacturers. On 30 July, the new production facility for Time-branded pedals was opened in Coimbra, Portugal.

MILAN, Italy - Pirelli has expanded its Scorpion XC RC mtb tyre line. The cross-country race-orientated tyre is now also available in a 2.4 inch wide version 'to meet the new trend for rims with wider channels' says the multi-national tyre manufacturing giant.

MADRID, Spain - As innovator in chainring and crank designs, Rotor developed the Etor, the next step in bottom brackets and crank arms for e-bikes. It is the outcome of a collaboration with the well-known lightweight, removable e-bike drive system manufacturer Fazua.

Statistics show time after time that bike theft is becoming a major problem for bike owners all over the world. Therefore, a huge demand for a solution to stop bike theft altogether has arisen. The Danish company, PentaLock, has invented a solution that fights bike theft, that will soon be seen on the streets.

September has always been buzzing with tradeshows and events. The combination of Eurobike, World Cycling forum and IAA-Mobility, all within 1.5 weeks clearly shows that cycling is on top of the business and political agenda. Eurobike, which kicks off on Wednesday 1 September, will be the first indication whether visitors are ready again to attend these events.

MUNICH, Germany - In a month, the first edition of IAA Mobility show and event will host a special guest: German Chancellor Angela Merkel. IAA Mobility is presented as not just as a classic automobile trade fair, but as an all-encompassing mobility event at several locations in Munich.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan-based Exustar, best known as a manufacturer of bicycle pedals, shoes and motorcycle boots, released details of some of its latest bicycle pedals.

The main topics in this edition: - Trade shows try to find a way back to normal - Component shortage hampers Accell's sales - Investors eye the bicycle industry - Carbon Team frame factory celebrates opening