更多零組件製造商在葡萄牙自行車谷投入生產
葡萄牙,AGUEDA-隨著更多自行車零組件製造商開始在葡萄牙自行車谷 (Bike Valley Portugal)投入生產製造,此地正蓄勢待發。像避震器主要製造商計畫於2017年第一季開始在此地生產。

葡萄牙,AGUEDA-隨著更多自行車零組件製造商開始在葡萄牙自行車谷 (Bike Valley Portugal)投入生產製造,此地正蓄勢待發。像避震器主要製造商計畫於2017年第一季開始在此地生產。

瑞士,伯恩- 除了公路車上的重量限制、空氣動力學和碟煞外,還有更多關於UCI認證的零組件會有進展。比方說輪組和座墊。

台灣,台北- 2015年12月18日前,歡迎自行車產業製造商和設計師的設計和創新產品參加此次2016年台北國際自行車展創新設計大獎,由評審選出最優秀作品。

DIEREN, the Netherlands - Gazelle CEO Jaap Merkus announces to leave Gazelle, next to commercial director Eric Otto, as of October 1.

LUDHIANA, India - After its recent take-over of Avocet in the UK, India's Hero Cycles continues its buying spree. The latest to be bought is the home-grown premium bicycle brand Firefox. Hero acquired Firefox Bikes as part of its strategy to further cement its position in the fast-growing premium cycling segment in India.

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - As from 1 January 2017, the Shimano European head office will be located at the High Tech Campus (HTC) in Eindhoven in the south of the Netherlands. Shimano chose the HTC in view of the growing importance of a global business environment, the presence of young talent and a strong focus on innovation.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, USA - Interbike, the largest bicycle industry trade show in North America, announces the launch of a new four-day demo event that focuses on East Coast bicycle retailers. Currently Interbike is only held at the West Coast, in Las Vegas where the 2015 show closed its doors last Friday, September 18.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Up until 18 December 2015, manufacturers and designers from the cycling industry are invited to enter their designs and innovations to be put to the test by the judges in the Taipei Cycle design & innovation awards 2016.

VIENNA, Austria - Bike sales in Austria turned around last year, compared to a disappointing 2013. Due to a rainy summer Austrians bought 6.8% fewer bikes in 2013. Better conditions in 2014 boosted sales again with a 5.1% increase. Also in Austria, e-bikes were outperforming all other categories.

BERLIN, Germany - The German market saw solid growth in 2014, in particular for e-bikes. Close to 8% more bikes were sold in Germany last year. A total of 4.1 million bicycles and e-bikes were traded. The average value per bike sold to the consumer was up to a record breaking €528.

AGUEDA, Portugal - Bike Valley Portugal is gaining momentum as more bike component manufacturers are starting production here. Like a major maker of suspension forks whose production is planned to start here in the first quarter of 2017.

BERN, Switzerland - During a meeting of the 'Disc Brake Group' of the World Federation Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) at Eurobike it became clear that the formal introduction and endorsement by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is a big step closer now.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Merida Industry made a strong start in 2015. Amidst difficult market circumstances in China, the group booked a robust increase in sales between January and July 2015. In the meantime the Taiwanese company also opened its e-bike dedicated plant in Taichung.

WILTON, USA - Dorel Sports, a segment of Dorel Industries named Russell Merry Senior Vice President & General Manager North America and the UK, Cycling Sports Group. In this new role, Russell will have leadership of the Cycling Sports Group North America business. Whether this appointment is related to Dorel Sports' declining sales in Europe is not noted in the Dorel statement.

瑞士,伯恩- 「空氣動力學和重量限制工作小姐」已經加入世界體育用品工業聯合會(WFSGI),成為旗下自行車委員會的一份子。新小組將與UCI(國際自行車聯盟)密切合作,著手改變UCI 3:1條文和公路車6.8公斤重量限制等規定。

德國,FRIEDRICHSHAFEN- 能提供2組或是更多內齒輪的中置馬達在歐洲自行車展上亮相了。這表示馬達系統有了全新的方向,特別是針對高速電動自行車和電動登山車提供了新的性能。

義大利,VERONA- 四天來有超過500家參展商和逾5萬名消費者與商業觀眾蒞臨了首屆CosmoBike車展,證明展出非常成功。在展期9月11日到14日,Verona 儼然成為義大利自行車產業的繁華中心。

義大利,MADONE- 終於來了;世界第一條用石墨烯製成的自行車車胎。Vittoria兩年前在泰國建立了一間專注於在化合物中使用石墨烯的工廠。