FRANKFURT, Germany - The sales momentum experienced by the industry has pushed up the expectations for the upcoming years. At the same time, the market is struggling with the long-term impact of the pandemic and unrestrained components sourcing and production in 2022.
LISBON, Portugal - Semapa has announced that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Triangle's Cycling Equipment S.A. through its wholly owned subsidiary Aphelion, S.A. Armando Levi, former majority shareholder and key executive at Triangle's, will maintain a position in Triangle's board of directors.
REICHSHOF, Germany - Schwalbe has claimed a new 'first' with the launch of a bicycle tyre made from used tyres. With 34% lower carbon emissions than its predecessor, the 'Green Marathon' sets a new environmentally friendly benchmark for the company. In addition to the product launch at Eurobike, the company will also present the results of its rebranding strategy.
The European bicycle market ended up in the inevitable correction phase after the corona related sales boom. It goes without saying that this situation was expected, the question was only, when? While 2022 sales are lower than 2021 throughout Europe's main markets, the e-bike continues to drive the market. What's happening? This Online Magazine examines the market developments in 2022 and the impact this has on product developments expected at Eurobike.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Bicycle component manufacturing close to the market in Europe has long been a difficult part of the process of production reshoring. While the increase in assembly of bicycles and e-bikes in Europe started already some years ago, parts and accessories seeming to be making the same steps now. According to CONEBI, parts and accessories production value hiked by 33% to €4.8 billion, from €3.6 billion in 2021.
OLI ebike systems introduces the EDGE and MOVE-N drive units, which fit some of the most diffused motor brackets in the industry. OLI also boast the new RING VISION interface.
At Eurobike 2023, Magura will be unveiling their combined braking system for cargo bikes. This new braking system especially helps inexperienced riders to use both brakes together, significantly shortening the braking distance.
BERLIN, Germany - The long-expected correction in the e-bike sales boom Germany experienced in the past years has come knocking, the market statistics of the industry association ZIV show. The growing production and export figures suggest e-bike sales in other EU countries are still thriving.
JAKOBSTAD, Finland - As a European component manufacturer, Herrmans Bike Components rode a high wave during the corona years. Now the company has entered a new phase where sustainability and a focus on retaining recent market gains are the key focus. "How long will it last until price point makes a difference?" muses CEO Dan Liljeqvist.
DENKENDORF, Germany - Gearbox specialist Pinion has developed a new product bringing together the motor and gearshift in one unit. "The Pinion MGU is the e-bike technology of the next generation," the company states prior to the launch at Eurobike. MGUs are available in the Pinion E-Line, as E1.12 and E1.9 versions and as E-Speed versions E1.12S and E1.9S.
FRANKFURT, Germany - On the opening day of Eurobike, decision-makers, mobility experts, exhibitors and media are welcomed to the Eurobike Networking Dinner for discussions and talks with personalities from politics, sports and the mobility industry.
With the V10, BMZ group launches an innovative battery that combines pioneering capacity with innovative design. The V10 battery is created for every type of e-biker: from adventurous e-mountain bikers to e-trekking bikers. It can even be used for e-cargo transports. Take a closer look at the advantages of the most powerful e-bike battery on the market.
E-mtb pioneer Fazua, based in Ottobrunn near Munich, Germany, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. During Eurobike the drive train manufacturer presents its latest novelty: the Fazua Ride 60 drive unit.
In 2022, the global e-bike market is poised to hit approximately 36.5 million units expects Yadea. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 10% between 2022 and 2030, reaching close to 77.3 million e-bikes by 2030. With this potential in mind, Yadea ventured into the e-bike market 5 years ago, thanks to its 2 national CNAS laboratory, and the global over 1000 R&D staff.
PentaLock, a pioneer in advanced bike security solutions, introduces their latest innovation: the Adaptive Drive digital torque sensor. This technology is integrated into PentaLock's all-in-one bottom bracket replacement.
In response to the rapid growth of the e-bike market and to fulfill short-chain requirements, Darfon Energy Technology announced plans to open a new EU battery factory in Cvrcovice, Czech Republic at the Eurobike show last year.
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group has relocated the sourcing of cargo bike frames from Asia to the Netherlands. Both based in Heerenveen, Accell Group and next door Metalis have signed a long-term contract for the production of cargo bike frames.
BERLIN, Germany - The latest figures on the development of the German bicycle industry shows one thing above all: the industry boomed in recent years both in terms of employment as well as turn-over. Germany has consolidated its position as the lead market for bicycles of all categories. Will the country be able to maintain this position now other European countries such as France or Portugal are leading the way and strengthening their industry through targeted support measures?
