Grofa GmbH, one of Germany's biggest P&A distributors, took the next step in its international expansion with the acquisition of the Benelux distributor

BERN, Switzerland - The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) as the representative body of the bicycle industry announced today that the trial of disc brakes in road racing will be restarted as of January 1, 2017.

With the market swiftly changing, more and more bicycle companies are preparing parts to streamline and improve the durability of electric bikes, particularly given a huge surge in demand is expected in the near future.

Between 3 and 7 July, Eurobike in Frankfurt am Main will once again act as a focal point for innovation, trends and networking in the global bicycle and light electric mobility industry. We spoke with Stefan Reisinger, CEO of the event organiser Fairnamic, about the programme and his expectations for this year's edition.

In the dynamic world of bike assembly, manufacturers persistently pursue innovative solutions to refine their production processes. The challenge lies in designing an efficient workflow, and the integration of cutting-edge machinery will revolutionize the industry. These machines not only augment production capacity and quality but also prioritize energy efficiency, data communication, error reduction, space optimization, mobility, and ergonomic considerations.

Holland Mechanics recently acquired the rim drilling machine from TSG group. This high-end rim drilling station is designed to accurately drill spoke and valve holes into carbon rims and other high-end rims.

Both physical and online events, Taipei Cycle & Taipei Cycle DigitalGo 2023, are open for pre-registration via the Taipei Cycle website. This year's show has confirmed attendance from 850 exhibitors across 3,000 booths. During the 2023 event, leading brands such as Giant, Merida, Shimano, SRAM, KMC, BESV will be presenting their innovations.

From the production of motorcycle parts to Portugal's biggest manufacturer of rims and wheels - the 70-year-long history of the Portuguese company Rodi Industries is more than impressive. With an increased production capacity and a new product line, the Aveiro based firm now wants to further expand its business field. The target: cargo bikes and their wheels.

The year 2022 has been a milestone for Leader 96 Ltd, one of the largest e-bike manufacturers in Eastern Europe, with over a quarter of a century of experience in production and distribution of bicycles, exporting to Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, and others. Rebranding, new factory and corporate acquisition are just a few examples of the changes that occurred in the last twelve months.

Supply chain has been a longstanding problem among bike retailers: from lengthening order lead times to holding inventories, the risk has been a cause of concern for many players. As the industry becomes less and less agile, players who are able to go against the flow are sure to enjoy significant benefits. This is the story about Polygon, a brand that through its agile supply chain practices is well poised to woo retailers in a post COVID-19 world.

As the sales figures of Urban Iki grew, the organization grew with them. OGK Europe started out in 2017 with 2 people; today the team consists of 16 employees. An entire new building is currently under construction in the Netherlands, which was designed with a Japanese touch.

Italy - Two e-bikes are loaded into a van while the owners sleep in their camper. Around midday close to Romania, the van door is opened again by the police. How could a gang of thieves have been stopped 1.000 kilometers away?

Belt tensioners designed to Gates Carbon Drive specifications are allowing manufacturers to create high-performance, chain-free, full-suspension mountain bikes. To encourage innovation, Gates is releasing best-practice guidelines for belt tensioners—and encouraging manufacturers to partner on new designs.

The bike industry is achieving one record after another; there seems to be no end to the success. With a recently renewed, sharpened strategy, Contec, the exclusive parts and accessories brand of Hermann Hartje KG, is trying to make the increased popularity of bicycles for distributors and dealers extra successful.

You are a supplier and you want to increase your sales? Make it easy for your dealers to order from you: the whole process from choosing your products in stock, ordering and up until the final invoice is available directly in your customers ERP-system. Bye, bye, manual effort and welcome to the digital world.

Thun has recently made a donation of €3,500 to the German rainforest project 'Mein Regenwald', run by the non-profit organization 'Chance e.V.'. Its mission is the protection and exploration of an 18,000-hectare (180km²) forest area in the Peruvian Andes.

Since Velo's founding, the company has built up an unparalleled degree of technical knowledge, professionalism and reliability in saddle manufacturing. Perhaps less well known is that the company also uses its long-term knowledge and technology to provide Taiwan's premier injection molding services for OE production of other parts based on customers designs.

Two Thun employees have recently reached major milestones in their careers, with Thorsten Berger celebrating 25 years of service and Klaus Kramer celebrating 45 years of service with the company.

The Devron Europe's electric range will be at centre stage at the next edition of Eurobike Show. The annual fair will be held in Friedrichshafen from the 4th to the 7th September and will gather professionals and amateurs of the bike world.

CHICAGO, USA - Today SRAM is officially launching its 1x (pronounced one-by) drivetrain systems - SRAM Force 1 and SRAM Rival 1. The company claims that they, "Are at the heart of a movement that embodies expanding the potential, improving the experience, and simplifying the mode. Efficiency, lightweight and functionality are the preference over excess, redundancy and complexity."