BERN, Switzerland - The 'Aerodynamics and Weight Limitation Working Group' has been installed as part of the Bicycle Committee of the World Federation Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI). The new working group is to take on changing UCI's 3:1 rule and the 6.8kg weight limit for road bikes in close collaboration with the UCI.
VERONA, Italy - With more than 500 exhibitors and over 50,000 consumer and trade visitors in four days, the first edition of the CosmoBike proved to be successful. From September 11 till 14 Verona was the bustling centre of the Italian bicycle industry.
MADONE, Italy - Finally it's there; the world's 1st bicycle tyre made with graphene. Two years ago Vittoria opened a new factory in Thailand focused on the use of graphene in compounds.
BERLIN, Germany - The two-wheeled equivalent of self-driving cars was unveiled at last month's Eurobike. A Berlin-based electromobility company, coModule, presented a prototype of a fully autonomous e-bike.
VERONA, Italy - It was one of the eye catchers at the CosmoBike show in Verona which took place from last Friday till Monday, the Ducati Scrambler. Italwin developed this city styled Fat e-bike in cooperation with the well-known motorcycle manufacturer.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Mid-motors that offer 2 or more internal gears were presented at Eurobike. They indicate a completely new approach of motor support that in particular offer new features focused on speed e-bikes as well as e-MTBs.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Mando Corp is taking its Footloose bikes to the next and third generation. It's the company's first e-bike featuring full-sized 26 inch wheels, complementing the smaller sized models it already has available.
VERONA, Italy - The CosmoBike show premieres this weekend with more than 500 exhibitors from Italy, the Netherlands, United States, Germany, England, Australia and China. "We want to bring back international business to Italy's industry show," says VeronaFiere president Ettore Riello.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Poland's biggest bike maker Kross focuses on international expansion for which its developed a special MTB and a new brand. At Eurobike the company presented its Moon MTB as well as an all new brand targeting the stylish urban market called 'Le Grand'.
FREIBURG, Germany - Supernova Design revealed the results of three years development at Eurobike 2015; the M99 headlight set. It is based on scientific research and was judged so innovative that it was financially supported by the German State.
英國，REDDITCH- 上星期營業狀況公布了，Halfords Group Plc宣布其自行車在8月28日前八個星期的銷售下滑了11%。Halfords UK怪罪於多雨的氣候刺激了折扣水準的提高。然而，該國零售協會ACT報導其經銷商的銷售在7、8月之間上揚了26%。
比利時，PALL-BERINGEN- 由其同胞Filip Carpentier擁有的Bike Trading NV收購了比利時自行車製造商Minerva NV的所有資產。Minerva NV在2015年6月25日宣告破產。此次收購包括了Minerva、Scoppio、Pure Passion、Pure Comfort和Columbus等品牌名稱。公司名Bike Trading將會改為Minerva BT NV。
荷蘭，VALKENBURG- 2017年春，Shimano Europe計畫於荷蘭南部新開一間自行車、釣魚和划船體驗中心。昨天該企業和Valkenburg市政府、荷蘭Limburg省、建築師和「Wyckerveste」前酒廠開發商等單位簽訂了意向書。
美國，LAKE FOREST- Tenneco Inc.在今年七月發表聲明說停止Marzocchi登山車的製造和摩托車前叉避震的業務並清算其Marzocchi業務，此舉在自行車產業裡造成很多動蕩。預計在Interbike會有針對到底發生了什麼事的澄清。
REDDITCH, UK - In last week's trading update Halfords Group Plc announced that its cycling sales fell 11% in the eight-weeks that ended August 28, 2015. Halfords UK blames the rainy weather that spurred increased levels of discounting. However, the country's retail association ACT reported that dealer sales grew by 26% during July and August.
PAAL-BERINGEN, Belgium - Bike Trading NV, owned by fellow countryman Filip Carpentier, acquired all assets of the Belgian bicycle manufacturer Minerva NV which was declared bankrupt on June 25, 2015. The takeover includes the brand names Minerva, Scoppio, Pure Passion, Pure Comfort and Columbus. The company name of Bike Trading will be changed into Minerva BT NV.
VALKENBURG, the Netherland - In the spring of 2017 Shimano Europe plans to open its cycling, fishing and rowing Experience Center in the Southern part of the Netherlands. Yesterday the company signed a letter of intent with the municipality of Valkenburg, the Dutch province of Limburg, architects and the 'Wyckerveste' former brewery site developers.
LAS VEGAS, USA - Interbike announced several new initiatives planned for OutDoor Demo, including the return of several brands and new events. Well-known brands such as Cannondale, GT, Santa Cruz and Oakley will return to the 2015 edition of the event. "This makes it one of the strongest for OutDoor Demo's to date," says Interbike's Vice President Pat Hus.
