SEATTLE, USA - Seawall Capital, the private equity owner of Kent Watersports, announced the take-over of Kona Bicycles together with the company's rebrand to Kent Outdoors. This transformation and acquisition signal Kent's expanded focus on the full line of outdoor recreation activities.
BOULDER, United States - Tim Blumenthal, president of US organisation, PeopleForBikes is retiring after 16 years at the helm. Having spent the last four decades working in the bike industry he will hand over the reins to Jenn Dice, the organisation's current COO as of July 1, 2020.
Amidst global shifts, disruptions in supply chains, and a renewed focus on environmental responsibility, many bicycle industry leaders are re-evaluating their reliance on overseas production sites. In the midst of these shifts, Poland is positioning itself as an increasingly attractive hub for investment and manufacturing. Numerous success stories reveal that, from family-established ventures to innovative startups, Polish companies are making significant strides, establishing a strong presence both at home and throughout Europe.
BAD URACH, Germany - Reshoring is the topic of the day in Europe's bicycle industry, all the more so with supply chains in the Far East being disrupted since the Corona pandemic. Magura is one of the companies who didn't outsource their complete production to the Far-East. They are now reaping the benefits of their loyalty to its workplace in southern Germany.
MOSCOW, Russia The Russian bike market looked so calm and peaceful this winter that one may have wondered if it was alive at all? No ads for 50% off ...
MOSCOW, Russia - The 2020 season was all but boring. At Velopark bike show in late February everybody expected a steady growth of the market. At that time, it was already clear that some restrictions were planned for medical reasons. But the scale of the looming problems was unknown.
MUNICH, Germany - Bikes and e-bikes as well as bike products get a 'soft-launch' at the new OutDoor by ISPO Show which we be held at Messe Munich from June 30 to July 3, 2019.
BRNO, Czech Republic - Following last week's news of Messe Munich pulling the plug on ISPO Bike; also the Bike Brno 2013 edition, scheduled for 7 - 10 ...
E-mobility manufacturer Jivr has entered into a strategic partnership with Pendlr, formerly known as Kruitbosch, a prominent name in the European bicycle industry. This alliance facilitates Jivr's debut in the Benelux and French markets and presents an opportunity for further innovation in the micromobility sector.
In 2022, the global e-bike market is poised to hit approximately 36.5 million units expects Yadea. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 10% between 2022 and 2030, reaching close to 77.3 million e-bikes by 2030. With this potential in mind, Yadea ventured into the e-bike market 5 years ago, thanks to its 2 national CNAS laboratory, and the global over 1000 R&D staff.
In today's fast-paced world, where a healthy lifestyle and physical activity are integral to daily life, we seek more opportunities to spend our free time actively and joyfully. That's precisely where Leader Fox comes in: they try to help people live life to the fullest, by offering a wide range of bicycles, including e-bikes. In this article, we'll be looking at Leader Fox's new 2023 collection.
As the e-bike market continues to grow, choosing the right components becomes more crucial for brands aiming to deliver the best ride experience. One name emerging as a strong contender in the realm of innovative e-bike components is AUTORQ. Based in Portugal and Singapore, the component developer is making significant strides in the industry, focusing exclusively on torque sensing technology.
Darfon Electronics Corp is the the parent company of electric bicycle brand BESV. As such, it is committed to the cycling industry and its further development.
The global e-bike market should reach more than $120 billion in 2030, with an annual increase of 11.5%. If the attractiveness of the electric bicycle is no longer in question, there are still challenges to be met to improve the experience of cyclists. One of them is maintenance, more difficult to manage on an electric bike, requiring regular servicing and the frequent intervention of a professional.
Leader Fox introduced a lot of changes this year. They have taken a significant step forward by installing a new suspended transport system in the production hall and have presented a new collection of e-bikes.
Connected e-bikes offer way more than track and trace to please riders. They create opportunities to deeply transform the cycling industry and make it a sector of excellence. Connectivity improves performances and processes by digitising and interconnecting all players across the industry.
Akku Vision GmbH is a prominent player when it comes to supplying replacement batteries for e-bikes. However, the German company is also increasingly focusing on OEM products. With the market growing and expanding enormously, coupled with challenges in the supply chain, Akku Vision GmbH is investing in its facilities in Europe.
The alarm on the smartphone goes off, the push message on the display appears: The e-bike has been moved. That's how the BikeTrax IoT system works. But this GPS tracking device doesn't just alert e-bikers in case of theft.
GIVISIEZ, Switzerland - With a total of 72 different e-bike models, the 2021 eRIDE collection from multisport supplier Scott Sports takes a comprehensive approach to this year's season. Better known for sportive premium bicycles, the Swiss company now has a fair amount of urban e-bikes in its latest portfolio.
SUZHOU, China - E-bike drive system maker Bafang in China is back in business. The company has resumed production at his Suzhou facility and, "Took measures to fully restore its supply chain and recommence full production capacity to meet customer requirements," says Bafang in a statement published yesterday.
