United Bicycles in Troubled Waters (Again)
MAASMECHELEN, Belgium (Nov 1) - As a result of disappointing sales, United Bicycles has run into financial troubles. The company has applied for Chapter ...
Switch in Sourcing: from Asia to Eastern Europe?
LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg (Nov 1) - The enlargement of the EU by May 1, 2004 with 10 new member states has had big consequences for the European bike ...
United Bicycle in Troubled Waters (Again)
MAASMECHELEN, Belgium (Oct 28) - As a result of disappointing sales results, United Bicycles has run into financial roubles. The company has applied for ...
Exports to France Hit New Record
HCM CITY, Vietnam (Oct 27) - Vietnam's exports to France are likely to amount to € 1 billion Euro this year, doubling last year's figure, according to ...
Pacific Cycle Adopts Inventory Control System
MADISON, US (Oct 27) - Pacific Cycle is the first bicycle company to adopt radio frequency identification (RFID) technology into its systems for ...
Electric Bike Growing Popular Among China's Urban Residents
TIANJIN, China (Oct 27) - The electric bike is growing popular among Chinese urban residents thanks to its convenience, environmental-friendliness, low ...
Timbuk2 Acquired by Private Equity Investors
SAN FRANCISCO, US (Oct 27) - Timbuk2 Designs, Inc., a San-Francisco based manufacturer of bicycle messenger bags, computer carrying cases and other ...
Drop in Visitor-numbers for Interbike
LAS VEGAS, US - The organizers of the Interbike Show, which was held end of September, recently announced the number of visitors for the 2005 event. And ...
Lithium Battery Seminar tackles Key Topics
KARLSTEIN, Germany (Oct 25) - On November 15, 2005, ExtraEnergy will host a seminar on Lithium Batteries. Experts from the battery industry will tackle ...
For NATO Chief, Bicycle is the Vehicle of Choice
CHIEMSEE, Germany (Oct 25) - Ever wondered what the supreme allied commander uses as transport? A HumVee might be a good guess, or a bullet proof ...
Lance's Bikeway Nearing Finish Line?
AUSTIN, Texas (Oct 25) - After spending about US$ 670,000 to get a plan for the US$ 3.2 million Lance Armstrong Bikeway on paper, City of Austin Bicycle ...
Administrators Complete Sale of Concept Cycling Group Ltd
WORSLEY, UK (Oct 25) - The joint administrators of Concept Cycling Group Ltd have today confirmed the sale of the business and assets of Concept Cycling ...
Velo Saddles Opens up European Office
CHAVENAGO DI BRIANZA, Italy (Oct 25) - Velo, the leading Taiwanese saddle maker, has recently opened up a European branch. Headed by Salvatore Truglio, ...
Drop in Visitor-numbers for Interbike
LAS VEGAS, US - The organizers of the Interbike Show, which was held end of September, recently announced the number of visitors for the 2005 event. And ...
Shimano Italia Close Down: Production Moves to Czech Republic
NUNSPEET, Netherlands (Oct 20) - In a press release yesterday, Shimano announced that they are closing-down Shimano Italia Spa, their factory in Briga ...
Chinese Bike '04 Exports Slowing Down
BEIJING, China (Oct 20) - Although China is producing almost 80% of the world's bicycles, actual growth over 2004 has not been as grand as one might ...
Battery Maker China Shoto Ready for AIM listing
LONDON, UK (Oct 20) - Battery and power equipment maker China Shoto said yesterday it planned to list on London's junior AIM market in November with a ...
Steven Walsh To Relaunch Concept's Brands
BIKE EUROPE: MANCHESTER, UK (October 17) - Avocet Sports Limited has acquired some of the fixed assets and stock of Concept Cycling Group Limited from ...