FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Connecting electric bikes with smart phones started as a phenomena last year at Eurobike. This year it's getting well established with specific software suppliers like eSocialBike while e-bike drive makers like Continental is presenting a Bluetooth display with smartphone app.

PIETARSAARI, Finland - At Eurobike (stand A7-503) Herrmans introduces its newest grip called Line. It is an ergonomic grip for a universal riding styles. Line is a dual density grip with soft outer layer and harder inner core.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - To introduce their new 600Wh (10S4P pack configuration) compact and light weight battery technology the Taiwanese company LG Chem will exhibit at Eurobike for the first time. LG Chem will display current applied E-bike and LEV products with existing customers as well present their technology leadership in market.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - In Hall A5 at stand 301 Selle Royal is launching its new Scientia range that has been developed with researchers from the Sport University Cologne, the largest sports university in Europe.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - NuVinci Cycling is introducing the N380 bicycle and e-bike continuous variable planetary (CVP) transmission in conjunction with the launch of a new portfolio of NuVinci Optimized products. NuVinci Cycling will show all new products at Eurobike booth A2-313.

REICHSHOF, Germany - "Today's bicycle has become a problem solver and economically important," notes Frank Bohle, MD of Ralf Bohle GmbH, known for its brand Schwalbe. "Just a few years ago it was unimaginable that bicycles would provide solutions to urban traffic problems, for cleaner air and a healthier lifestyles."

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Today Rehau CEO Rainier Schulz presented its 'nam:e' e-bike that features an advanced 'body'. It is made with a new frame building technology in which the company invested some 3 million euro.

CHICAGO, USA - Today SRAM revealed it latest development in shifting technology: the electronic Red eTap. It includes important differences compared to Shimano and Campagnolo's systems. It is wireless and the system includes two common looking shifters, as well as a front and rear derailleur.

LUDHIANA, India - After acquiring a majority 51% stake in UK based Avocet, India's biggest in bikes Hero Cycles Ltd remains on a buying spree. The company says to be in the midst of forging strategic alliances with number of European companies and is at Eurobike for more brand buyouts and possible technical joint ventures. All this must ultimately lead to a full-fledged production base in Europe.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Yesterday, at the opening press conference for Eurobike 2015, comments were made on specific and suitable helmets for speed e-bikes. Currently regulations that come into force January 1, 2017 stipulate that these helmets must be full face motorcycle helmets. With that, "The industry will lose all the promises this new category has for the future."

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - At Eurobike the Advocacy Summit tomorrow on Thursday 28th August is the peak event for industry and advocacy collaboration, bringing together key ECF supporters and industry members to discuss how to strengthen and develop the sector.

To emphasize the importance of cycling advocacy a group industry leaders cycled to Eurobike this morning. - Photo Bike Europe

DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - What will Eurobike 2015, which is opening its doors in just a few hours, bring? Next to a very, very busy show it's clear that the outlook for the bike sector in Europe seldom looked better. Is double digit growth ahead with e-MTBs and speed e-bikes as future trump cards?

AGUEDA, Portugal - Major Portuguese component makers Rodi, Miranda, and Ciclo-Fapril announce they will invest € 12 million in aluminium frame production in Agueda, Portugal. Construction of the facility is to start this September.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - As the international platform for the world's leading innovations in cycling Eurobike is once again expecting growth in both visitors and exhibitors for its 2015 edition.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - This morning, at the opening press conference for Eurobike 2015, the sales figures for Germany in the first half of this year were presented. Like in 2014 also this year the German bike sector has once again had an outstanding start to the current season.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike 2015 kicked off today with the Demo Day giving bike professionals the opportunity to try out the latest bicycles. Though it was still raining cats and dogs last night the visitors of the outdoor enjoyed the sun all day.

BUSNAGO, Italy - Full Spead Ahead (FSA) developed a 'full package' of drive train components for many e-bike mid motor systems. It includes crank arms, chain rings, sprockets, spiders, chains, chain guards and bash for all the most popular systems.