比利時，布魯塞爾（Brussels）－去年比利時的常規與電動自行車銷售因庫存過低而影響表現。據該國產業組織Traxio表示，去年市場氣氛熱絡但僅成長4%，主要因為供應不及。

德國，薩爾費爾德（Saalfeld）－挪威的Buddy Electric是率先在市場上推出碳纖複合材料射出成型之電動自行車車架的廠商之一。該款德製車架是Eker Design和Buddy Electric的成果。

荷蘭， 代爾夫特（Delft）－歐盟標準委員會正進行電動自行車標準EN 15193:2017之修訂。根據最初計劃，將公佈電子和電池部分的調整內容。此外，也將擬訂大綱以規範擅改行為。

義大利，布倫巴泰（Brembate）－Vittoria Group收購以競賽用特殊手工棉線／絲綢管胎橫霸市場的荷蘭製造商A. Dugast，鞏固市場領先地位。

DELFT, the Netherlands - The European standard for e-bikes EN 15194: 2017 is being revised. According to an initial planning, adjustments in the field of electronics and batteries will be published. In addition, guidelines are being developed to combat tampering.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - "In 2020, our gears were in approximately one of every two e-bikes sold in Europe," declares Pierluca Sartorello, CEO of hGears. On the back of this success, the global manufacturer of high-precision gears and components, who counts Bosch and Schaeffler among its clients, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the second quarter of 2021.

BREMBATE, Italy - Vittoria Group has reinforced its leading market position in special, hand-made cotton and silk tyres for cyclocross, track and road racing with the take-over of Dutch manufacturer, A. Dugast.

BAUNACH, Germany - Messingschlager, the operator of Europe's largest warehouse for bicycle parts, has modernised and expanded its fully automated high-bay and small-parts warehouse. It has also replaced the existing warehouse management software to ensure short shipping times and flexible processing. At a total investment of €6 million, the warehouse now features modern multi-order picking stations offering high accuracy.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "The recent proposal of European Commission for a new EU Machinery Legislation creates uncertainty in the bicycle industry," states the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI). The European Commission proposes to exclude all 'vehicles which have as their only objective the transport of goods or persons' from the scope of the new legislation.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - LEVA-EU sees the exclusion of all vehicles for the transport of goods and persons from the new Machinery Directive as proposed by the European Commission as a step towards specific technical legislation for light electric vehicles.

SHENZHEN, China - Folding bike pioneer, Dahon, will display their latest products and innovations during the China Cycle 2021 in Shanghai which takes place this week. Alongside the pandemic special edition bike Hit, new electric bikes to be launched later in 2021 will also be previewed on the stand.

NEXT + and NEXT represent the new generation of e-bikes that launch the WAYEL 20" FAT line. Power, stability and design for an adrenaline-filled fun made in Italy. NEXT is the true example of safety in cities on cobblestone and tram tracks, while off-road amusement is guaranteed on gravel and sand too. Furthermore, NEXT has all

The coronavirus crisis has emphasised the overwhelming dependence on Asian supplies. The European bike industry is suffering from component shortages, including batteries, while the market has never been so dynamic and competitive. The new European Battery Regulation is taking shape, putting more emphasis on sustainable development and climate neutral batteries. It is a good time to review and make strategic decisions about European battery (re)design and (re)sourcing. easyLi Batteries is here to support the European e-bike industry in this journey.

SAALFELD, Germany - The Norwegian Buddy Electric is among the first to start distributing e-bikes with carbon-composite injection molded frames. The protected design of the 'made in Germany' frame comes from Eker Design and Buddy Electric.

DENKENDORF, Germany - Gearbox manufacturer, Pinion has introduced the durable T-Line gearbox series for heavy-duty cargo bikes. With this new product line, the company says it "is committed to ensuring that cargo bikes become established as the reliable and environmentally friendly choice for 'last mile' delivery of small parcel shipments".

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - To solve the drivetrain wear and tear issue in e-bikes and MTBs, Shimano has introduced Linkglide technology to offer increased drivetrain durability. Being introduced initially at Deore XT and Deore level, Shimano says the new technology is especially suited to e-trekking bikes and e-MTBs ridden under high-torque.

LADOUX, France - Michelin has launched the Pilot SX and Pilot SX Slick, two new BMX tires in its Racing Line range. They come with competition rubber compounds, sourced from Michelin road bike tyres. Vincent Ledieu, Michelin Bicycle Business Segment Manager explains the growing relevance of BMX.

VICENZA, Italy - Campagnolo's Bora series of high-performance racing wheels has been given an upgrade with the launch of the new Bora Ultra WTO series. The company says the new disc brake-only wheelset "takes an evolutionary leap ahead of its predecessors, with significant improvements to aerodynamics, stiffness and weight."