KEMPTEN, Germany - Starting just five years ago with an online market place for buying and selling second-hand premium e-bikes, today's business of e-mobility provider Rebike Mobility GmbH's consists of two strong pillars: subscription (which was expanded this year to a B2B business for rental fleets) and used-bikes. But the heart of all this is - refurbishment. Refurbishment is predicted to go big.
In the early 1980s, Michael Müllmann couldn't have known that indulging in his passion for BMX - by selling BMX bikes, organising races and supporting young riders - would lead to founding a firm and expanding it throughout Europe. His initial engagement, which still continues today with the Berlin BMX scene through his shop, was because he wanted to see "kids doing the right thing".
ZEIST, the Netherlands - "It seems like almost everyone is playing the game now," e-commerce specialist, Scott Montgomery says when looking at the direct to consumer (D2C) activities of the top 10 bicycle brands in the US. In this first podcast from Bike Europe, he explores the changing bicycle retail market and paints a picture of how e-bikes, bicycles and accessories might be sold in the future. Listen to the podcast via Spotify, Apple, SoundCloud and Google Podcasts.
PLOCHINGEN, Germany - It wasn't easy at first for the world's leading sports chain Decathlon to conquer the German market, but the French have learned quickly. For several years now, they have been reaping the fruits of their labor. With current expansion plans setting the tone, Decathlon Germany's 2021 financial figures underline that they are currently doing everything right.
SEATTLE, US - The North American cycling market is supercharged with a $154 million (€132 million) investment for the e-bike company Rad Power Bikes. Knowing this is the second investment round within 10 months, Rad Power already raised $150 million (€128 million) last February, it shows investors' confidence in the e-bike continues to grow.
BERLIN/Germany - Bicycle and sports e-commerce platform, Signa Sports United, which is currently preparing for an IPO on Nasdaq, announced a strategic partnership with software developer, Motesque GmbH & Co. KG. computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI), they plan to launch
MUNICH, Germany - "I never thought this combination of cars and bicycles in one show would happen," said Thorsten Heckrath, owner of a leading German omni-channel retailer, Rose Bikes at the opening of the World Cycling Forum this year. His statement marks the disruptive developments the market faced since the start of the pandemic, including the first time ever that cars and bicycles blended on an international automotive show, the IAA Mobility in Munich.
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The manufacturer of bike parts and accessories, Accell Bike Parts, has launched an online platform in the UK market. The Bike@Home knowledge platform will provide blogs, DIY videos and direct links to over 200 bicycle dealers across the country as well as a webshop offering a large range of bicycle parts and accessories.
BIEL/THUN, Switzerland - After decades of dealer loyalty, Swiss brand, Canyon, changed its name to Cylan in 2019 and switched its distribution to 'click & collect' in the first phase and then to direct sales. Stähli AG took a different route and launched its new e-bike brand, e-Framer, on its channel only in the absence of any interest from potential dealers.
HANNOVER, Germany - France is the next target market for German retailer, Leisger, which operates Leon Cycle brick and mortar e-bike shops and online platforms. Created in 2014, this chain launched in Germany with the opening of shops in Hannover and Munich.
