ZEIST, the Netherlands - "Half of young consumers find it acceptable to buy fakes," is the outcome of a new study by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). While Europeans are growing wary of counterfeits and illegal content, price remains a deciding factor as young consumers are more likely to find it acceptable to buy fakes. Could this also have implications for e-bike brands, particularly in the high-end segment?
DELFT, the Netherlands - The European standard for e-bikes EN 15194: 2017 is being revised. According to an initial planning, adjustments in the field of electronics and batteries will be published. In addition, guidelines are being developed to combat tampering.
SANTA CLARA, USA - To improve the visibility and safety of vulnerable road users in traffic, Commsignia has launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) device for e-bikes. The American company has been working with partners in the bicycle industry including Bosch to integrate the technology and expects mass market roll-out in the coming years.
San Francisco, USA - Four years after the opening of its first store in California, the Decathlon group has announced the closure of its two remaining US shops located in San Francisco. Due to the pandemic, Decathlon had already closed the Market Street store in San Francisco in 2020.
PITTSBURGH, USA - While they have always been an effective means to get from point A to point B, bicycles have evolved into fashion statements of design and colour. Not only is the growing volume of bicycles in the streets today hard to miss, but so are the changing aesthetic trends in finishes, tones and colours.
DEL MAR/Ca., USA - With Uwe Kalliwoda, Benno Bikes founder and managing director Benno Baenziger has brought an experienced industry player into the team, who after an extensive career and two-year time-out, will become an actively involved partner and help the US brand realise its growth ambitions.
PORT WASHINGTON, USA - The extraordinary growth trend for US cycling sales that began in March accelerated even further in April. Retail sales for traditional bicycles, indoor bikes, parts, helmets, and other accessories expanded a combined 75% to USD $1 billion (885 million euro) in April compared to last year.
英國，倫敦（LONDON）－若想了解自行車行業當前市場環境有多艱難，只要看一眼摺疊車製造商Brompton的財報便可知。該知名英國企業截至2024年3月的會計年度，獲利大幅縮水，從1,070萬英鎊減至4,602英鎊。
REGAU, Austria - As a young player specialising in e-bike and bicycle contract manufacturing WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH represents the rapid development of bicycle production in Europe. WSF claims it is assembling for numerous bicycle suppliers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland at their facility in Regau, Austria.
While the global economy continues to be in turmoil and uncertainty, more and more bicycle brands put their supply chains to the test. With its headquarter in the heart of Europe, the German company Akku Vision shows that nearshoring is not only an option for the production of complex bike parts but also can help e-bike manufacturers to increase the efficiency of their supply chain management.
VILNIUS, Lithuania - Pon.Bike is rapidly expanding its reach in the e-bike and bicycle industry. The latest development came with the company's announcement to open a factory in Lithuania and step up its production close to the market. A statement published last week by YIT Corporation reveals more details on this project.
REUTLINGEN, Germany - Bosch is investing in a new facility in eastern Slovakia to expand its production of e-bike components, the Slovakian Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced. Production should start in late 2023.
MEPPEL, The Netherlands - The full extent of the problems in the Dutch e-bike market are becoming increasingly clear with the next insolvency of pure player Amslod founded in 2015. Like Stella E-bike, Amslod started as an online retailer which later opened shops to provide better service, but never became as successful as Stella E-bikes.
At the start of this season, the Dutch brand Van Dijck drew attention with its extensive rebranding. Now, their product portfolio is also getting a facelift: with the new Triton Hypershift Belt, they are showcasing what is technically possible.
LAS VEGAS, USA - Since the successful world's first integration of ChatGPT in an e-bike last June, Urtopia continues to develop this technology in the cycling space, emerging as the foremost AI innovator, coach, and assistant for those seeking exciting and intelligent journeys. Their last development will be on display from next week at the CES 2024 in Las Vegas.
The bicycle market is undergoing significant changes, presenting both challenges and opportunities. By 2030, the global e-bike market is expected to reach a scale of $118.6 billion (€108.94 billion), with a compound annual growth rate of over 10%, indicating vast market prospects.
Rear motors have been out of the limelight for a while, but now they are experiencing a boom, especially in the field of lightweight urban bikes as well as in the gravel and road bike segment. And here, a still quite fresh manufacturer presents itself very well with its range.
LAS VEGAS, USA - The iconic American brand RCA unveiled its first e-bikes and e-scooters range during the CES 2023 in Las Vegas. This marks the electronics company's first foray into the electric transportation space.
IWATA, Japan - Yamaha prepared the long awaited introduction of its e-bike on the European market step by step. In the past years, they never made a secret about it, only the moment of introduction remained unclear. Now the Japanese company launches a range covering the MTB, gravel and urban sectors.
LONDON, UK - The rumour has been in the market for some time but in a recent interview Shell executive Rahul Malhotra made clear that their entrance on the e-bike market is imminent. "Micromobility will play a big role in the future of urban transport," says Rahul Malhotra.
