FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Last week's 28th Eurobike indicated that the world's biggest bike show is transforming from a retailer/dealer show to a more industry - business focused fair. As this year even Accell Group with its German market leading brands like Haibike and Ghost did not exhibit in Friedrichshafen, Eurobike 2019 attracted less dealers.

September is all about purchasing new products and services for the retail. In other words, it is the time of the year to discover new products and services. The best spot for this is the trade show Vélovak.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Despite the frequently heard conclusion among exhibitors that last week's Eurobike has been visited by fewer dealers, the show organization reports that the number of business visitors has nevertheless increased.

REDDITCH, UK - Halfords has released its latest update on its trading performance for the 20-week period to 16th August 2019. It shows retail cycling sales down 1.1 percent like-for-like compared to the same 20 week period in 2018.

Since its beginning, Velo has been committed to meet changing customers' needs and to stay in the forefront of current trends. Velo has developed various e-bike specific saddles to meet the comfort expectations of both new and seasoned riders.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - It's costly to obtain a license for the use of a patented InTube battery system, according to sources. At least that's said about the one Bosch is selling for its frame-integrated batteries that come with its drive-units and other components.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - For Indian Amar Wheels Eurobike 2019 is the new opening to the European market. "Exhibiting at Eurobike gives us the opportunity to show the market how we reorganized Amar Wheels and made it fit better for the European market," explains Amar Wheels Marketing Director Karran Aggerwal.

ULFT, the Netherlands - Basil originally unveiled the MIK (Mounting is Key) luggage carrier system at Eurobike 2017. This year, the Dutch company unveiled the second generation, the heavy-duty version. The heavy-duty version can carry up to 30 kilogram making it suitable for child seats.

ASSAMSTADT, Germany - With two newly developed integrable rechargeable batteries, Ansmann is expanding its broad product range offering designers and manufacturers of e-bikes. These new types of solutions offer standard applications for rapid and cost-effective implementation. Both can be realised and configured to individual customer requirements.

Consumers are increasingly opting for electric bikes with wider rims. With its wheel building machines, Holland Mechanics can meet this need. The latest models produce wider rims in accordance with the 'just-in-time' concept. The machines are dynamic and easily re-set, making it possible to produce small batches of rim types as well.

DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - What will Eurobike 2019 bring? What are the new realities that are to be featured by the world's biggest bike show that opens its doors tomorrow? Product-wise the show will feature a further stepped-up design transformation of e-bikes with components integration reaching an even higher level.

AARHUS, Denmark - In this newsletter Bike Europe features two more examples of what is becoming a main trend; the production relocation of e-bikes as well as parts to Europe. The company Viridus has started the production of e-bike Lithium-Ion batteries at its modern Aarhus facility.

EDINBURGH, UK - Start-up Intra Drive Ltd with its 8-speed mid-motor has been nominated for an Eurobike Innovation Award. The Scottish company, which will be at next week's trade show, is now seeking an established commercial partner to progress the product from working prototype to volume production under license.

STUTTGART, Germany - During Eurobike 2019 German Lightweight manufacturer Carbon Sports will open the doors for their in-house show in Friedrichshafen.

ULFT, the Netherlands - Basil launches innovative and stylish bicycle rainwear line. One of the major reasons why many people avoid cycling into work is the fear of getting caught in the rain.

The on-trend topic of Urban Mobility is going to characterize the 28th edition of Eurobike, which is increasingly focusing its attention to micro-mobility (currently representing a multi-million-dollar business expected to grow rapidly) and to the use of shared bicycles and e-bikes as a smart alternative to cars.

The hot and rain-free super summer of 2018 made e-bike sales skyrocket across Europe. Here's an overview of what happened in most markets. Starting in the North shows that the markets of Sweden, Denmark and Finland are growing to maturity. Sweden even ranks now among the largest e-bike markets of Europe.

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