FRANKFURT, Germany - The second edition of the Eurobike Investors Lounge attracted some 70 participants, primarily private equity investors and family offices. The high level of attendance shows that investors still see the potential of the bicycle industry.
BERLIN, Germany - Bicycle, outdoor and team sports e-commerce vendor Signa Sports United reports a year-on-year 23.5% sales-drop down to €195 million in the second quarter of 2022/2023, which ended on March 31, 2023. The WiggleCRC, Bikester, Fahrrad.de and Probikeshop owner was still able to cope with the loss thanks to better results in the first sales quarter of fiscal year 2022/2023.
SCHRAMBERG, Germany - According to precision gearbox manufacturer hGears AG, its first quarter 2023 results are in line with expectations. The strong performance of the premium, luxury and sports car segments was not able to compensate for the decline of the two other business segments e-mobility and e-tools - but at least cushioned it.
MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France - Alltricks, the omni-channel pure-player, has reported a turnover of €219 million in 2022. This represents a 30% increase compared to 2021. This figure includes the activity of Troc Vélo, the first specialised second-hand site that Alltricks acquired in March 2021. Last year, this company has recorded a 65% growth in active classifieds, generating a volume of transactions between individuals of €49 million.
GRENOBLE, France - The commercial court of Grenoble has put the sporting goods retailing giant Go Sport in receivership on 19th January after being notified of its state of cessation of payment. For retailer insiders these problems at Go Sport don't come as a surprise.
A hot topic in the bike industry currently is the quest for more sustainable bike components. The key to reaching real, long-term results, is to focus on the materials used to manufacture bike components, following-up with tangible targets leading to concrete impact.
ZEIST, The Netherlands - The October edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 5/2022) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. With a focus on production on Romania, a series of articles looks at how this former 'poorhouse' of Europe is becoming home to several prominent bicycle manufacturers.
DENKENDORF, Germany - At Eurobike gearbox specialists Pinion will launch the next generation e-bike drive gearbox together with introduction partner Stromer. In line with the current trend and as long time discussed in the industry, we expected that Pinion will present it first electronically shifting gearbox.
MUNICH, Germany - The first 'Made in Germany' pre-series parts production for Mocci's e-cargobike smart pedal vehicle (SPV) is underway. A pilot phase launch of the smart bikes is planned with selected B2B customers for fall 2022.
NANJING, China - E-bike controller manufacturer Nanjing Lishui has developed a dual drive controller offering maximum flexibility for customised settings. The system comes with a communication protocol for the controller and display.
SCHIPHOL, the Netherlands - Europe is the next market for Yamaha to introduce a series of electric personal mobility products. In the première of Switch ON program, Yamaha revealed this morning details of its future electric models. Eric de Seynes, Yamaha Motor Europe's President & CEO explained more.
SAINT-JEAN-DE-MOIRANS, France - Following the sale of Time Sport and Felt Bicycles, Rossignol Group is concentrating on its own bike brand. On March 1st, the French winter sports giant, celebrated the global launch of a completely new mountain bike and e-mountain bike range.
MUNICH, Germany - The year 2021 had it all: rising inflation, low and even negative interest rates, supply chains constraints, political crises, trade wars, more lock-downs, virus mutations, and so on. Despite all these uncertainties the global stock market trudged upwards, not to talk about the most ambitious 2021 bicycle stocks. How does that match?
EXETER, London - It was one of the technical innovations shown at recent events; the Enduo Evolve. The sprocket and chainring design enables a roller-chain to transfer power on both sides of the tooth. According to New Motion Labs this new development provides significant efficiency and lifetime increases.
REDDITCH, UK - The UK's leading brick and mortar cycle retailer Halfords has issued upgraded profits guidance driven by both cycling and motoring growth. This was announced at the publication of the interim results for the 26 weeks to 1 October 2021.
TERNDRUP, Denmark - Cykelgear, the Danish e-commerce business for bike components, has agreed on selling a majority stake in the company to investment firm, Foreman Capital. The partnership will allow the company to fulfil its growth ambitions and further grow the e-commerce platform across the Nordics. The purchase price has not been disclosed.
SHENZEN, China - Two Dahon innovations were awarded this year at China Cycle. The 'safety disc brake' received a Gold Award and the 'Curl Folding e-bike' an Invention Award. Due to COVID-19 the folding bike company could not display at Eurobike which is according to Dahon, is still "their most favourite international show". What more innovation can we expect from Dahon?
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Supply chain constraints which have been hampering the e-bike and bicycle industry for more than a year, caused a sales decline in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Eastern-Europe between January-June as Accell Group reported today.
DENKENDORF, Germany - Gearbox manufacturer, Pinion has introduced the durable T-Line gearbox series for heavy-duty cargo bikes. With this new product line, the company says it "is committed to ensuring that cargo bikes become established as the reliable and environmentally friendly choice for 'last mile' delivery of small parcel shipments".
BAUNACH, Germany - Consumer electronics supplier Hama has acquired a majority share in Messingschlager. "This is the best step in order to take our company further and to position it properly for the next few years," says Benno Messingschlager, former owner of the Messingschlager GmbH & Co. KG.
