Production

Export manager Michael Honkomp (r.) and sales manager Joep Stumpe want to take the brand into Europe. - Photos Bike Europe

Hercules outlines new export strategy to increase European market...

EMSTEK, Germany - Bicycle brand Hercules has built on a firm base on its home market Germany as well as some export, including a new head office and...

CKC’s CK-TB7 biomass pedal has been designed specifically for repairability. – Photos Bike Europe

CKC focuses on repairability with biomass pedal

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Formed in 2016, CKC Environmental Technology focuses on using fibre particulate composite materials from the rice farming industry...

Berria Bikes has an annual capacity of 19,000 units on its 3,000m2 on-site production facility in Villarrobledo, Spain. - Photo Dieter Wertz

Spanish production figures showing small sign of market turnaround?

MADRID, Spain - Bicycle production in Spain saw a 6.8% year-on-year decrease in production in February, after registering a 10.5% decrease in the...

Vok’s two current models are the Standard (left) and XXL which both feature the serial hybrid drive. – Photo Vok

Estonian innovation combines in Vok serial hybrid cargobikes

TALLINN, Estonia - Tallinn appears to be a nucleus for e-mobility. The Kõu Group with Ampler and Comodule put Estonian expertise in this field on the...

The panel discussion during the WBIA sustainability event was hosted by the Taiwan Bicycle Association, TAITRA, Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability and Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center. – Photo WBIA

Bicycle industry kicks-off 'Sustainable Supply Chain Project'

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The international bicycle industry has embraced the initiative of the Taiwan Bicycle Association to agree upon a set of 10...

Circulatory Capital was a lead investor when Rebike raised €24 million to expand into France, the Netherlands and Switzerland. – Photo Rebike

Private equity supporting growth of micromobility's circular future

EDINBURGH, Scotland - A 9-digit private growth-equity fund which has already supported Rebike, Bike Club and Grover in the micromobility sector,...

The assembly line is a new addition to the already large portfolio of Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe. – Photos Yamaha

Yamaha starts e-bike drive production in France

SAINT QUENTIN, France - In order to supply its European based e-bike manufacturers swiftly and with shorter lead times, Yamaha Motor Europe opened a...

René Gasser appointed as CEO of Bike Fun International. – Photo BFI

Bike Fun International hires new CEO

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - Bicycle manufacturer Bike Fun International (BFI) has appointed René Gasser as its new CEO. He will take over the...

“The high-end bicycle industry based in Taiwan has an important role in setting future trends,” explained BAS representative and ESG Manager of Giant Group, Charlie Liu Charlie Liu at Taipei Cycle Show.

'Taiwan aims to plays an important role in setting future trends in...

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The leading topic for the Taiwan bicycle industry has become Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. The industry...

The buzz on the show floor on the first day of Taipei Cycle could not conceal the issues faced by the industry. – Photo Bike Europe

Taipei Cycle 2024 confirms tough year ahead for supply chain

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The 2024 Taipei International Cycle Show will go in the history books as the edition of high hopes, but low expectations. The...