The opening of Michelin's new Technology Centre near the city of Clermont Ferrand marks the first stage of the company's modernisation project.

The Conti Drive System (CDS), the belt drive from Continental for bicycles and pedelecs, will be delivered with a carbon belt as standard from now on.

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - The launch of Shimano's new mid-range off-road SLX groupset brings many of the performance features of Deore XT to almost every type of mountain biker. New at Shimano is also Deore XT with Di2 electronic shifting.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As part of the electrification of the bike, Neco already developed smart components in the past. The latest addition is their hub power generator.

The Lava was Infini's best-selling bicycle headlight. Now the company has developed a Mini. In the January/February issue of Bike Europe we incorrectly wrote that the 'Mini' has a bigger output than the 'Lava'. These are the correct specifications:

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Started as the international brand of Ideation in Taiwan, Cycertec has developed a wide range of bicycle parts and accessories.

CHICAGO, USA - Today SRAM revealed it latest development in shifting technology: the electronic Red eTap. It includes important differences compared to Shimano and Campagnolo's systems. It is wireless and the system includes two common looking shifters, as well as a front and rear derailleur.

BUSNAGO, Italy - Full Spead Ahead (FSA) developed a 'full package' of drive train components for many e-bike mid motor systems. It includes crank arms, chain rings, sprockets, spiders, chains, chain guards and bash for all the most popular systems.

While the cycling industry has been riding the e-assist bicycle wave for the past 2-3 years we are now seeing the rise of specialty 'e-tailers' who sell nothing but e-assist bicycles. What is the main force driving this type of focus by the owners of these stores?

CLOPPENBURG, Germany - High expectations on market developments made Derby Cycle decide to do more than a line-up of new MY 2016 e-MTB's, but ones for specific target groups. It's another indication of a coming perfect storm in e-MTB's.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - At the Taipei Cycle Show, Hebie and Yung Fang Plastics agreed upon a distribution partnership. "We looked for an additional ...

DENVER, USA - Chain-replacing belt drive manufacturer Gates Corporation will launch a, "value oriented product line designed for lower-mileage pavement ...

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - There are already bike makers that have raised their prices at the start of the new year. But much more is to come and not ...

SIAULIAI, Lithuania - Baltik Vairas CEO Peter Jensby took over responsibility of the company's subsidiary and sales unit in Germany, BV Cycles, after ...

OSTERMUNDIGEN, Switzerland - The World Sports Forum 2015 (WSF) lines up important speakers around the topic of "Entering and Exploring new Markets". ...

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Combining the premiums it places on bicycle security and biking safety, accessories maker Knog is adding a combination lock ...

TAYA is claiming a breakthrough to celebrate its heritage with the EL derailleur series, 10 and 9 speed chains at 2014 Eurobike.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group NV announces that a new class of options has been launched, further expanding the trading opportunities in ...

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Marwi Europe carries a wide range of gear hangers that covers the majority of all bikes in Europe that are equipped with a derailleur ...

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - Following the introduction of the hydraulic disc brakes with Di2 last years, Shimano recently unveiled a hydraulic disc ...