IKEA Welcomed as Bike Retailer
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - It has been feared for several years; IKEA's entrance on the bicycle market. Recently the retail giant announced the ...
Bike Industry Gathered at Humpert Party
DORTMUND, Germany - Last Friday the international bike industry gathered at the football temple stadium of Borrusia Dortmund where Humpert celebrated ...
<b>Germany 2007:</b> Everything Pro Cycling
BAD SODEN, Germany - Before talking about German bicycle sales in 2007 we have to go back to 2006: a poor economy, dull overall mood and last but not ...
Dutch Tackle Bike Theft Menace
UTRECHT, The Netherlands - After a seven year effort, the huge bike theft problem in Holland is finally being tackled in an integrated way. With over ...
EU Tyre Market Leader Bohle Increasing its Lead
Ralf Bohle GmbH is increasing its lead in the European tyre market in both sales and product development. This year the company is introducing new ...
SRAM Looking for External Funds
CHICAGO, US - To strengthen the financial and ownership structure, SRAM has retained J.P. Morgan to find an investor to be a strategic financial ...
Selcof Sold to Rivolta Group
ROSSANO VENETO, Italy - Heavy price competition from the Far East has forced the part and accessory maker Selcof Tech Srl to close its production
The Ultimate Tyre for City Use from CST
Cheng Shin Holland, a subsidiary of Cheng Shin Tyre Taiwan, claims it is the most widely OE used tyre by the Dutch bike makers. Its the CST Saluo Extra ...
Victory for SRAM Red in Giro
CHICAGO, US - Just shortly after SRAM's entrance on the road-race markets, the Americans managed to win the Giro d'Italia. Last Sunday the SRAM Red ...
Shimano Connects Dealers in Europe
NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - Through its European subsidiaries, Shimano is connecting its dealers in the Benelux countries, France, Sweden, Norway, ...
Curtain Drops for French Wholesaler Alvarez
AUCH, France - French wholsesaler Jos Alvarez has gone into receivership. The recapitalization that took place last year and the new MD Eric Calmand - ...
Competitor for Decathlon?
PARIS, France - A new sporting goods retail giant has just been created in China. The company is called USG Sports and will compete with Decathlon, ...
<b>Belgium 2007:</b> Growth Potential For Functional Bikes
BRUSSELS, Belgium - In 2007, Belgian bike sales have grown in numbers but probably lost some of their value as a result of shrinking purchasing power. ...
Production Changeover NuVinci Gear Hubs Completed
SAN DIEGO, US - Yesterday production of the NuVinci continuously variable planetary gear hub started at a new assembly line of MTD Products Inc. at its ...
Burke Family To Sell Big Stake in Accell Group
MILWAUKEE, US - The Burke family wants to sell its 8.62% stake in the Accell Group. After the demise of Trek Bicycle Corp. founder Dick Burke (photo), ...
New Dura-Ace: Evolution of Perfection
NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - Today Shimano is worldwide introducing the new Dura-Ace 7900 series that sets a new benchmark in top-level road racing ...
<b>Netherlands 2007:</b> Market Takes Full Advantage of E-Bikes
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - 2007 was a breakthrough year for e-Bikes in the Netherlands. Their market share jumped from 3% to a little over 6% in units ...
Chainglider for Combined Hub Gear and Derailleur
Three years ago Hebie came out with a new concept of chain protection, the Chainglider. Since that time it has gone through numerous improvements. At ...