TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As the third in line after Giant and Merida, Ideal has also reported red figures for this year. While the bicycle manufacturer was still able to keep up its Q1 revenue at a comparably good level with a slight 1.8 % decrease, Q2 2023 saw a double-digit downshift.
FRANKFURT, Germany - The decision to move from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt turned out positively for Eurobike. In its second edition on the new location last week the number of visitors increased, although that was not generally assumed when talking to exhibitors during the show.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Acer subsidiary MPS Energy Inc. launched a next generation drive system at Taipei Cycle Show this year. MPS Energy was established by Acer in July 2015 as part of its foray into the vehicle electricity and mobile power field, and has dedicated its resources to the development of BMS for smart cars with a focus on green and connected car technology.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - E-bike system manufacturer, Hyena has released their lightest drive system, the E-Road Air. Weighing only 3.2 kg, the smart hub drive system unit designed for lightweight performance bikes, was showcased at Taipei Cycle 2023.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - SRAM has been a committed manufacturer in Taiwan for over three decades, dedicated to producing bicycle components for the high-end cycling market. With an investment in a new factory, SRAM is expanding its capabilities in Taichung.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The export volume of e-bikes from Taiwan continues to increase, although the latest statistics show some remarkable changes. From January to August 2022 Taiwan exported 678,523 electric bicycles. Compared with the same period in 2021 that's a marginal increase of 1.17%.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - In the first four months of 2022, the export of bicycles, e-bikes and bicycle components from Taiwan is showing a strong growth. This was report by the Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) during the new product launch event at Eurobike last week.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - To step up advocacy at the European Commission, LEVA-EU presents a study which shows that e-bikes and light electric vehicles deserve a more prominent position in policies on sustainable mobility and mitigating climate change.
Well-known suspension specialist SR Suntour celebrated 10 million suspension units being produced globally back in 2010 and say their subsequent successful growth has been partly fuelled by the fact that e-bikes are much more popular now than 10 years ago.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - To avoid all uncertainty like last year about Taichung Bike Week, the organisers have issued a clear statement about the 2021 edition: Taichung Bike Week will not take place this year. The next edition is scheduled for 2022.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The export value of e-bikes from Taiwan for the first five months of this year amounted to US$550 million (€462 million), hitting a new record for the period. For the second concessive year the e-bike export value surpasses traditional bicycles, suggesting a long-term trend is being established.
BERGAMO, Italy - Model X Green Superflow is the first saddle to emerge from the new eco-sustainable Green-Tech production process developed by Selle Italia. The saddle, which has been completely designed and developed in Italy, "combines high performance, care for the environment, Italian manufacturing and competitive pricing," the company says.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The organisers of Taichung Bike Week have announced the date for next year's show. The next edition will be held from September 28 - October 1, 2021. Like most trade shows in 2020, this year's event was cancelled due to the restrictions as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycling industry associations including CONEBI, Cycling Industries Europe and European Cyclist's Federation have launched a Women in Cycling Network and are calling for responses to a survey on women in cycling, as part of a drive to boost diversity in the cycling sector.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taipei Cycle has revealed the 2021 show will sit alongside a new virtual event next March. "This decision cements our position as a major event on the industry calendar to gain access to the latest developments from manufacturers for the aftermarket and OEMs, as well as a crucial gateway for business in the Asia-Pacific markets," said TAITRA President Walter Yeh earlier today at a press conference in Taipei.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Last week European cycling associations marked an important breakthrough for cycling on the EU agenda as an equal mode of transport with the auto sector and public transport. At a press conference the Executive Vice President of the Commission, Frans Timmermans, announced that cycling can be funded as part of new mobility money that will be released by the EU.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The disclosure of the Taipei Cycle d&i awards was one of the events that was forced to the background due to the cancellation of Taipei Cycle this year. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, all award-winning products will be presented digitally at the VR pavilion of "Taipei Cycle d&i awards exhibition" in May.
PARIS, France - It's official, the French government has legislated the prevention of e-bike tuning.
TAINAN, Taiwan - In response to the impact of the US-China trade dispute, chain manufacturer (for among other products, bicycles and e-bikes) KMC announced an investment program to expand local production capacity in Taiwan.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Despite the frequently heard conclusion among exhibitors that last week's Eurobike has been visited by fewer dealers, the show organization reports that the number of business visitors has nevertheless increased.
