CHICAGO, USA - SRAM did more than a surprising move with the EX1, the question is if they created a group set that will spark a similar revolution like '1x' system did. The EX1 is a 1x8 group and comes with completely new cassette and chain ring specifications. The EX1 will be available in September.
HELSINKI, Finland - In the past years, the Finnish bicycle market showed two parallel developments. The demand for better and more technical bikes is increasing, but on the other hand the market for low-cost bikes is also flourishing. This trend continued in 2015.
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Bike Europe's report on Giant's introduction of two very serious looking e-road models sparked a lot of response. Though the e-road might not be in the spotlight like e-MTBs, also some other brands offer a range of e-road race bikes.
GAND, Belgium - More than 20 different European training institutes from 11 different member states gathered for a work shop on e-bike training project, TWIN. "The training is very in-depth and I am very impressed," says Julian Thrasher, trainer at ATC in the UK in this evaluation video.
AMSTERDAM, THE Netherlands - in Holland the sale of fast and registered electric bikes increased by a big 30.3% in 2015. This could prove to be an indication on how the sale of this new electric bike category is developing in other leading European e-bike markets too.
LAS VEGAS, USA - For the e-bike industry the annual CES 2016 or 'International Consumer Electronics Show' has become a showcase to present their innovative technologies new gadgets. What's on display in Las Vegas?
BREDA, the Netherlands - VDL Groep's announcement to open the next bicycle frame factory in Europe last year, was more than welcomed by the industry. Frame manufacturing is the key element for bicycle production close to the market and for a long time regarded as one of the most complex parts of a bicycle to manufacturer in Europe on a large scale.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The introduction of tyre carcasses and anti-puncture fabric made of recycled fishing nets gave Formosa Taffeta a successful introduction into the bicycle industry. Companies like Schwalbe, Vittoria, CST and Kenda all embraced this product to make their tyres more sustainable.
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The Dutch market saw a slight decrease of 6% from 833,366 units in 2022 to 804,101 units last year. Thanks to a higher average retail price the revenue was down only 3.7% from 2022 to €1.4 billion in 2023. According to Huub Lamers, chairman of the section bicycles at the industry organization RAI and COO at Pon.Bike, "in times of supply chain constraints, we lack the availability of high quality data. The information we share today is based on sell out data, but we only have estimates on the number of bicycles and e-bikes in the pipeline."
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The 2023 edition of the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) has connected with the Fully Charged Live Europe show. From 24-26 November 60 pedal-powered brands will showcase their latest innovations alongside a program with renowned international speakers.
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - A recently concluded strategic partnership brings together the expertise of two companies who create innovative solutions that enhance safety, security and provide valuable insights into the usage of connected vehicles.
HOOFDDORP, the Netherlands - The ongoing supply chain challenges have impacted Accell Group's financial position to such an extent that the international credit rating agency Fitch has revised its outlook for the bicycle manufacturer from positive to negative.
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - 27 internet resellers have been warned by the Dutch transport authorities to stop offering their fatbikes. Research showed that they offer e-bikes that go faster than 25 km per hour and/or have a higher power than 250 watt without approval. Such e-bikes must have a type approval.
The metal processing industry in Europe has a positive outlook for the next 10 years. This is due to the high demand for e-bike frames in the European Union.
ZOETERMEER, the Netherlands - Manufacturers and importers of e-bike batteries are now obliged to contribute to the collection and processing system for bicycle batteries. More than 150 companies which are members of the EPAC Foundation already meet these requirements. Since 1 July 2022 these conditions are generally binding.
BEVERWIJK, the Netherlands - Optima Cycles has taken the production of its Dutch ID e-bike line to a higher level with the introduction of an all-new assembly line. "In order to guarantee our quality and innovation, production optimising is a constant process," explains COO Michiel Dreef. "The implementation of the Marchetti Airline is an important step in that process."
AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - In spring 2021, the Dynamo Retail Group expressed the ambition to further strengthen its dominant position in the bicycle retail sector. The current management outlined this future strategy in a three year plan. CEO Maarten de Vos will hand over the implementation
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Many bicycle retailers have already experienced suppliers reporting yet another regrettable delay in the delivery of goods, referring specifically to supply chain interruptions and the Covid-19 pandemic. These supplies were meant to fill empty warehouses and storefronts.
MILAN, Italy - Pirelli has expanded its Scorpion XC RC mtb tyre line. The cross-country race-orientated tyre is now also available in a 2.4 inch wide version 'to meet the new trend for rims with wider channels' says the multi-national tyre manufacturing giant.
ALMELO, the Netherlands - A batch of goods was stolen recently during a burglary in one the warehouses of the bicycle factory Sensa in the Netherlands. Apparently the thieves were particularly aiming for Shimano e-bike components next to a series of carbon mountain bike frames.
