BRUSSELS, Belgium - Eurostat import figures for the first four months of 2020 clearly point to the fact that the impact of COVID-19 on e-bike imports in the EU-27 countries is limited to a small decline of less than 3%. Notwithstanding the supply chain constraints and even order cancellations, these latest statistics once again mark the importance of the e-bike for the industry.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwanese bicycle manufacturers are reporting a rebound in sales in overseas markets since some countries began easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures. Giant and Merida have both announced increased sales, with the former announcing that the long-awaited plant in Hungary will soon open to help meet demand.
PARIS, France - From next September onwards, a new regulation will come into force in France which applies to the use of electric step-scooters.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Last week's Taipei Cycle made abundantly clear that there's a turnaround taking place in Taiwan. The island's industry is turning to e-bikes and their export to the EU. It's prompted by the anti-dumping duties now in place for e-bikes exported from China to Europe.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The last Thursday published "General Final Disclosure Document" on "Case AD643 - Anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of electric bicycles originating in the People's Republic of China" brings to light the motivations that lead to the European Union's intention to impose high dumping duties on e-bikes from China.
Last week's Cycle Show, held in Birmingham, UK, boasts a growing array of e-bike brands and e-bike tech each successive year. In particular its e-bike test tracks are al
GAND, Belgium - In a reaction LEVA-EU and the Collective of Importers state "To deeply regret Brussels' decision to impose provisional duties which may well deal a decisive blow to several European companies in the e-bike market, limiting consumer's choice and forcing Europeans to pay the bill".
HEILSBRONN, Germany - Ortlieb, the bike and outdoor-equipment specialist making waterproof products, is involved in a legal battle with online
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Today the European Commission announced in the Official Journal of the European Union a "Notice of initiation
Selle Royal is releasing its new saddle eZone, its first saddle on the market specifically designed for modern commuter, touring, off-road and e-bikes
India's prominent bicycle saddle manufacturer is branching out into reflectors. For that Big Ben is setting-up a dedicated plant in Ludhiana, India for
The EU High Court placed verdicts in two appeal cases on the anti-circumvention by transshipment operations of anti-dumping duties for China made bicycles
KIRCHBERG, Austria - Stunning surroundings, perfect weather and Tyrolean hospitality made the perfect conditions for the first edition of the Eurobike Media Days. From June 30-July 2, 2015 a selected media group was offered an exclusive opportunity to see and test bike innovations.
IRVINE, USA - Felt Bicycles recalls model year 2015 cyclocross bicycles due to the frame problems.
GENEVA, Switzerland - The International Organization for Standardization ISO published the new ISO 4210:2014 standard for bicycles. It has been ...
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - It's like last year and the years before; 'The no-frills industry-exclusive show for OEM suppliers to meet with global customers,' as ...
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - Cycling parts and accessory brand BBB introduced an aerodynamic advantage or protection against rain, cold and wind. The new ...
It's the lightest saddle yet from Velo, the patent-pending WOW VL 1683. According to Velo it weighs just 100 gram.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - For the first time the EU Commission is going to fund research into electric powered two-wheelers. The ECF reports that consortia ...
MUNICH, Germany - The heat wave that struck the South of Germany and Munich last week brought especially less consumers to Messe Munich's Ispo Bike ...
