DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - Not only in the bicycle industry, but the supply chains of 40% of multinationals proved unsuited to face the impact of the corona pandemic. The global crisis therefore drastically changed companies' attitudes to risk. According to international research from 320 companies, supply chain success now depends on real-time data insights, flexibility and digitization.

BARCHFELD, Germany - Wittkop GmbH, a subsidiary of the Büchel group took over the Italian saddle manufacturer Selle Esse, on May 1, 2021. With this takeover, the company aims to strengthen and expand saddle and saddle parts production in Germany, especially in Zella-Mehlis and Barchfeld in Thuringia, as well as in Bassano, Italy.

OSAKA, Japan - Amid new waves of COVID-19 infections, global demand for bicycles has remained at a high level since last year. As a result, Shimano has reported that Q1 net sales in its Bicycle Components division increased 76.3% from the same period of the previous year to 103,757 million yen (€791 million), and operating income increased 169.3% to 27,730 million yen (€211 million).

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Registration has now opened for this year's Eurobike Award. Companies, designers and developers of the international bike and mobility sector have until 8th July to register their new products for the 16th edition of the Eurobike Award 2021. The winning products will be showcased at this year's event scheduled for 1-4 September.

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.