ALICANTE, Spain - Independent Spanish MTB brand, Mondraker has developed an integrated telemetry system to enable perfect suspension set-up which can then be analysed through a linked myMondraker app. Named MIND, the patented technology will offer market leading tech to the end user regardless of their skill level.

TREVISO, Italy - Elastic Interface and Giro have extended their long-time partnership. The Italian cycling pads manufacturer has been Giro's premium partner for years. Now, that partnership includes the new Supernatural gloves, which incorporate an exclusive design co-developed specifically for Giro's gloves.

One of the main concerns when having a bike is bike theft. This is a main problem in the world and something worth fighting, which is what PentaLock has done. "Having a collaboration with a former bike thief, the company discovered what to do to prevent bike thefts. This has later developed into a bike lock, which every bike thief would fear," says Emil Norup, CEO and co-founder.  

SUZHOU, China - Bafang is investing in a new facility for the development and production of high-end battery packs. 'Bafang New Energy' is the project name of the third wholly owned subsidiary in China created by the e-drive systems manufacturer.

HAIBACH, Germany - Battery manufacturer Akku Vision is expanding its international distribution by signing agreements with Doctibike for the French market and with Newen SRL for the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese markets.

ASSAMSTADT, Germany - Rechargeable battery experts, Ansmann, has announced changes in its supervisory and management board. The company which considers itself a market leader in the field of high-quality charging technology has appointed a 2nd generation family member as new chairwoman.

What should you pay attention to when you have an e-bike battery refurbished? How do you know if a battery refurbishment is carried out properly? Specialist Hannes de Jong offers his insights with a tour through the world of battery refurbishment. "Refurbishing e-bike batteries is a wise choice,

LONDON, UK - To improve its growing EU customer base, Gocycle has announced the opening of its new European subsidiary. The Netherlands-based subsidiary will include localised EU-wide fulfilment from a central distribution center in Germany. The warehouse will stock and distribute Gocycle products and accessories, fulfilling the brand's orders across the European Union.

MUNICH, Germany - Bike Connection Demo is the name of a new media test event from Bike Connection Agency, in collaboration with IAA Mobility. The event taking place from June 18th-19th 2021 in Andalo, Italy will provide an all-categories media testing platform for every brand involved in the bicycle industry.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Women in Cycling is a new initiative being launched by a coalition of industry organisations and NGOs which aims to help women to get more visibility, impact and leading roles in the cycling sector. Officially launched with a kick-off session on 24th February, the group aims to "get women in all the places where decisions are made," explained Lauha Fried, policy director of Cycling Industries Europe, one of the initiators of the platform.

BREMBATE, Italy - Vittoria has invested €10 million to extend its European operations in Northern Italy. The company will double its European warehouse capacity to support the market expansion in the coming years, as part of a wider program to increase the output of the Vittoria manufacturing facilities in Thailand.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - In the run up to Taipei Cycle Show next week, six gold award winners of the Taipei Cycle d&i awards as well as one Young Enterprise Award, were honoured yesterday. These gold award winners were selected out of 38 nominees.

德國，柏林（Berlin）－2021年最大的挑戰依舊會是產品供應性。代表德國產業協會ZIV的David Eisenberger在自行車產業經濟研究發表會上表示：「電動自行車和自行車需求會持續上漲，但產能將跟不上腳步。」

日本，大阪（Osaka）－Shimano 2020年財務報告反映對國際電動自行車與自行車產業表現的積極評價。Shimano去年自行車零件淨銷售額為2977.77億日圓（23.24億歐元），較前一年增加2.7%。該公司營收成長18.4%，達684.94億日圓（5.35億歐元）。最受矚目的是Shimano的展望。

葡萄牙，卡雷戈薩（Carregosa）－Polisport集團已收購Catlike（西班牙高階自行車安全帽品牌）。該公司從現在起將全權負責Catlike品牌和產品，包含其發展、工業化、生產、銷售和廣告。

美國，芝加哥（Chicago）－SRAM現已成為Time Sports全系列公路／登山車踏板、扣片（cleat）及所有相關專利的擁有者，這個代表性品牌已正式脫離前東家。Rossignol集團與SRAM已於2月18日完成合約部分。

The bike industry is achieving one record after another; there seems to be no end to the success. With a recently renewed, sharpened strategy, Contec, the exclusive parts and accessories brand of Hermann Hartje KG, is trying to make the increased popularity of bicycles for distributors and dealers extra successful.

CARREGOSA, Portugal - Polisport Group has taken over the Spanish premium cycling helmet brand Catlike. The Portuguese helmet manufacturer will now act exclusively for the development, industrialisation, production, sales, and promotion of Catlike brand and products.