FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The 25th edition of the world's leading bicycle trade show will see some strong conceptual changes. Organizer Messe Friedrichshafen announces that Eurobike 2016 will not only last one (public) day longer, but will also see a new Demo Area offering expanded test ride possibilities.
GIVISIEZ, Switzerland - Scott Sports SA is continuing its expansion. The company owned by Korean Youngone Corp. has signed a preliminary agreement for the take-over of the Dolomite division from the Italian holding Tecnica Group SpA which is operating outdoor brands like Bladerunner, Blizzard, Lowa, Moon Boot, Nordica, Rollerblade and Tecnica.
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group NV announces that it will adjust the valuation of its UK pension plan on its balance sheet. The positive effect on equity is € 5.2 million as at 31 December 2014. The adjustment has a positive effect of € 0.4 million on the net profit in 2014 and has no impact on the company's operating activities and cash flows.
VEENENDAAL, the Netherlands - The AXA Victory ring lock has a slim, light and ergonomic design, giving the lock an elegant and very modern look.
TOKYO, Japan - E-bikes were the driving force of Japan's bicycle market in 2014. Despite the fact that sales in units dropped; money-wise the Japanese market was still able to record growth. However, it's doubtful this will continue in 2015 when looking the latest figures.
NANJING, China - After Bosch, Brose, Pon and others another automotive major has been stepping into electric bikes. The company did it low profile in 2014 and also at last August Eurobike still did not want to stand out. However at Asia Bike, the show in Nanjing, China that closed its doors last Monday, it displayed its e-bike system more openly.
NANJING, China - Last Monday the 5th Asia Bike trade Show taking place in Nanjing closed its doors after 13,224 visitors - 8,866 trade visitors and 4,358 bike fans - joined the exhibition. Here a total of 433 (2014: 487) brands, of which 72 percent international, presented their product innovations across over 40,000m² of exhibition space.
美國，沙加緬度- 加州州長杰瑞˙布朗在陽光之州簽下了第一個將電動自行車合法化的法案。對自行車產品供應商協會(BPSA)、PeopleForBikes和California Bicycle Coalition等自行車協會而言，這個法案「為了讓日後全州使用電動自行車的機會增加，創立了一個典範。」
美國，鹽湖城- Black Diamond今年10月8日正式宣布完成出售瑞典滑雪和自行車服飾公司POC給 Investcorp Group (Dainese的母公司)的交易。Dainese是一家義大利摩托車和登山車的運動服飾公司。
HAMBURG, Germany - Despite major investments in cycling infrastructure servicing a bike is as complicated for cyclists as ever before and filled with unnecessary time consuming tasks for mechanics.
葡萄牙，AGUEDA- 自行車產業的供應鏈將會有巨大變革。葡萄牙鋁合金車架製造計畫引進德國汽車底盤製造技術到自行車產業，這可讓亞洲的車架製造比不上歐洲的車架製造，並在經濟上是可行的。
台灣，台中-台中自行車週在過去幾年已經發展成產品經理和其他業界人士在其行事曆裡會設定的年度活動之一。我們有足夠的理由期待參展商(見下面平面圖)和參訪的公司數量，和2014年相比，又會再一次增加。
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Started as the international brand of Ideation in Taiwan, Cycertec has developed a wide range of bicycle parts and accessories.
SACRAMENTO, USA - California Governor Jerry Brown signed a first-of-its-kind bill that legalizes e-bikes in the sunshine state. According to bicycle associations such as the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA), PeopleForBikes and the California Bicycle Coalition it, "Creates a model for future statewide efforts to increase e-bike access."
BRUSSEL, Belgium - While many countries are easing the legislation to promote the use of e-bikes, the Belgium Ministry of Transport wants to prohibit e-bike use under the age of 16. Industry organization FederVelo asked for the inclusion of this prohibition as, "16 year olds are often not yet so skillful to control an e-bike," said FederVelo secretary Daniël Labours.
SALT LAKE CITY, USA - Last October 8 Black Diamond officially announced the complete sale of Swedish ski and bike apparel company POC to Investcorp Group; owner of Dainese. This is the Italian sportswear company for motorcycling and mountainbiking.
CHEMNITZ, Germany - The growing number of e-bikes and the possibility of higher speeds present rising concerns about road safety, in particular the risk of crashes and accidents. But is there any reason for that?
MARCLOPT, France - Specially for enduro use Mach1 developed the 5.50SL rim. With just 600 grams for the 29-inch version, the 5.50SL is very light in this category.
