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Third-party retailers selling and servicing VanMoof e-bikes is integral to the new owners plans. – Photo VanMoof

VanMoof enters new era following Lavoie take-over

LONDON, England - Lavoie, the e-scooter unit of British Formula One engineering and technology firm McLaren Applied, has agreed to buy bankrupt Dutch...

Tune's core competence lies in the processing of aluminium and the ‘Made in Germany’ production of bicycle hubs and other bicycle components. – Photo Tune

Two German high-end bicycle component experts join forces

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Lightweight product maker Carbovation GmbH has acquired German lightweight component specialist Tune GmbH. No details of...

Andrea Casadei and Giacomo Galeazzi of Armony Group congratulate FIVE CEO Fabio Giatti with the take-over. – Photo FIVE

FIVE takes-over Armony Group

BOLOGNA, Italy - E-mobility manufacturer FIVE (Fabbrica Italiana Veicoli Elettrici) have obtained a majority share in the San Marino based e-bike,...

After the take-over, Fausto Pinarello will maintain an interest in the company while keeping his role as Chairman. – Photo Pinarello

Pinarello sold to 'private family office'

TREVISO, Italy - Pinarello majority owner L Catterton today announced that it has sold Pinarello, to a private family office. The terms of the...

Hadi-Plast will bring a lot of new expertise and know-how to westphal. – Photo westphal

Hadi-Plast Group acquires plastics expert for the bicycle industry

BIELEFELD, Germany - Small parts speclialist westphal GmbH has been acquired by Hadi-Plast Group this week. The strategic acquisition marks a...

The second edition of the Eurobike Investors Lounge attracted some 70 participants – Photo Kindermann Value Creation.

Eurobike Investors Lounge enjoys growing interest from private equity

FRANKFURT, Germany - The second edition of the Eurobike Investors Lounge attracted some 70 participants, primarily private equity investors and...

“We aim to accelerate Triangle’s growth through investments,” wrote the new owner today in a statement. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Triangle's frame manufacturer sold to investor Semapa

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...

Unibike operates a most modern factory, which was commissioned in 2021. – Photo Unibike

Neomouv takes over Portuguese production partner Unibike

LA FLECHE, France – To create more opportunities for growth and innovation in the booming e-bike market, the French e-bike brand Neomouv via its...

Among the continuation plan made by the current owner of Go Sport, Intersport France and Frazer Group (Sports Direct) are in line to take over the French retail chain. – Photo Michel de Chavanon

Intersport France in the running to take over struggling Go Sport

GRENOBLE, France – Currently sitting in receivership, French retail outlet Go Sport should soon learn its fate. On the table is a continuation plan...

Within just ten weeks, Prophete Group has found itself a new owner. – Photo Prophete

Prophete Group’s future secured through Asian manufacturing giant

RHEDA-WIEDENBRÜCK, Germany – Following a “lively bidding process” the German bicycle and e-bike manufacturers Prophete and Cycle Union have been...