美國，MORGAN HILL- 未來幾年後自行車會變成何種風貌?這與現在正和UCI開始就改變限制了公路車的空氣動力學的3:1法規的討論有關。

MORGAN HILL, USA - Is this how road bikes will look like in a couple of years now discussions have started with the UCI on changing the 3:1 rule that limits the aerodynamics of road bikes?

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria - With extra investments in machinery, in logistics capabilities, and in particular in its painting facilities, as well as in training its staff; Maxcom wants to go upmarket further. The Bulgarian bike maker is looking to facilitate the high-end brands in Europe for which it has lots to offer.

COLOGNE, Germany - The biggest motorcycle, bicycle and e-bike market in South America is made easier to access for companies in Europe as the Cologne Messe started a cooperation with the Brazilian industry association ANFAMOTO. A delegation from Brazil consisting interested in developing new contacts for import and export will visit the 2016 Intermot show.

New York, USA - Argentinian born Gi FlyBike has been launched recently. It's an instantly foldable, electric bike which is not only, "Created for the future, but is also to transform urban commuting around the world by challenging every aspect of traditional bike design."

MILAN, Italy - After a difficult 2013, the downturn of the Italian market stopped in 2014. An improving Italian economy as well as a nice spring proved to be the right mix to rekindle the interest of consumers for bicycles and bike products. Bike deliveries to distribution channels increased by 6.4%. E-bike sales were stagnant due to a rapidly changing demand.

WASHINGTON, USA - The USA has been a market that frustrates many in the electric bike world. While Europe has adopted e-bikes with great vigour and speed, the USA has lagged by about 10 years. But that seems to be both in the past. The USA market is growing significantly although it is not as big as anyone would like for it to be.

COMO, Italy - It took longer than expected; some three years. But now it's there. Today Vittoria presented its new line-up of road, MTB and e-MTB tyres that thanks to the wonder-material Graphene offer unprecedented characteristics.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - While exhibitors and visitors were wrapping up on Friday October 23, Taichung Bike Week initiator and organizer Steve Fenton was looking back on a successful event. "Many people once again confirmed this is the type of event the industry needs," said Steve Fenton of Taiwan based Pro-Lite.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - "Who has the guts for Rehau," questioned Daniel Quauck, Commercial Analyst of Rehau AG at the open air ExtraEnergy presentation in Taichung during the industry gathering last week.

SANGERHAUSEN, Germany - In a special session the Sangerhausen city council paved the way for the relocation of bike maker MIFA within the same community were MIFA has been based for over a century.

BERLIN, Germany - Bike-ID UG, a startup focusing on protecting bike-owners from bicycle theft, has announced the launch of its online bicycle registry that allows all international bike owners to register their two-wheelers for free.

MUNSTER, Germany - At the start of this month Tubus Carrier Systems GmbH has acquired the worldwide distribution and production rights of 'Wingee' branded mudguards from Herkelmann bikes.

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TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Though the plan to add an additional fifth location next to the Evergreen, Splendor, Tempus and Millenium Vee hotel was not necessary to provide space for all exhibitors, the Taichung Bike Week has just had two successful show days.

MUNICH, Germany - Technology company Linde Group, a 17 billion euro company which is with its staff of 65,000 a leader in the build-up of a hydrogen infrastructure, is exploring new possibilities of zero-emission, sustainable mobility. Last week the company unveiled a fuel cell driven e-bike.

BIDART, France - Pragma Industries will be the first to distribute mass-produced e-bikes equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell. The French La Poste will test the fuel cell bikes during the next three years.

HALIFAX, UK - On 18 October Orange Mountain Bikes Ltd founders Lester Noble and Steve Wade officially announced that on 1 October their company changed ownership to a new managing director.