BUSNAGO, Italy - Patent disputes often drag on for years. This was also the case between Miranda and FSA that started in 2018 with a letter from the Portuguese component manufacturer to the German importer Advanced Sports. In a public statement FSA recently announced the case closed after a ruling by the German District Court in Düsseldorf.
Sustainable tire manufacturer reTyre has formed a new partnership with Thule, a global leader in premium mobility solutions. Celebrated for its commitment to creating products that are both innovative and environmentally responsible, the partnership aligns with Thules sustainable ambitions.
The increasing diversification of frames demands components that cater to different requirements. Full Speed Ahead (FSA), with over 50 years of industry experience, develops headsets tailored to customer needs while integrating innovative technologies to optimize performance and design.
DDK, which secured the first Overseas Taiwanese Business Gold Award, has become the go-to brand for cycling enthusiasts worldwide due to its innovative products. Joy Sung, co-founder of DDK, says: "More than 80% of cyclists suffer from perineal compression due to prolonged riding, which significantly impacts comfort and performance."
Askoll, known for its technological innovations since 1978, first introduced energy-saving synchronous technology in electric motors for aquariums. Over time, this technology found applications in home appliances, heating systems, and e-mobility. With the recent launch of Askoll Ultra, the company is now focusing on developing power units for e-MTBs.
SUZHOU, China - The Z series launched by Vinka at this year's Eurobike is a new generation mid-motor system. The newest model in the series, the Z60, unlike previous products in the S, C, V and E lines, is compatible to fix to a Bosch bottom bracket. Besides the latest innovations, the motor manufacturer is also eyeing a move to close-to-market production.
ZF presented its new 48-volt drive system for e-bikes for the first time at Eurobike 2024. At the heart of this system is the compact, powerful mid-motor: ZF CentriX. The ZF e-motor, featuring a strain wave gear and external rotor, delivers a powerful torque of 90 Newton meters, all within the installation space typically reserved for light-assist motors. The battery, user interface and cloud connectivity complete the drive system.
E-bikes often feature a Human-Machine Interface (HMI), a dashboard that delivers real-time data, navigation, and safety alerts to enhance the rider's experience. Recently, e-bike drive system manufacturer Bafang has given their HMI collection an impressive makeover.
NIEUWEGEIN, the Netherlands - Heavy loads and many riding hours a day by commercial users requires different specifications of cargobike components. Cargobike manufacturer Fulpra from the Netherlands and tyre specialist Heidenau from Germany took up this challenge to develop the ultimate cargobike tyre.
LONDON, England - Skarper, which was founded in 2020, has secured £4.5m (€5.1 million) in additional financing from a syndicate of prominent investors for developing its portable drive system. The start-up will use the investment to deliver its first products to the market in Q4 of this year.
