TAICHUNG, Taiwan - It was not supposed to be discussed in public, but the letter Giant sent to its suppliers asking for payment postponement was leaked. It caused a major turmoil in the industry. What can the industry expect if the world's second largest bicycle and e-bike manufacturer is already facing cash-flow issues?
FRANKFURT, Germany - Taiwanese saddle manufacturer, DDK, has around 150 saddles in its range. The newest addition is the Mini-Ma. On display at this years' Eurobike, the company has taken a 'less is more' approach with its latest product.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Following a 2-year hiatus, the Copenhagen Bike Show opened its doors again last weekend making it one of the first cycling shows this year in Europe. Now corona restrictions are being lifted in a growing number of countries, more shows are expected to follow soon. So, does Denmark live up to its promise as a high potential market?
PARIS, France - The legalisation of e-scooters in France seems to be imminent with the creation of a new vehicle category in the French traffic code. The new so-called 'cyclomobiles légers' or light mopeds category was welcomed by the e-scooter industry. However, industry organisation LEVA-EU has warned for a big setback.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The integration of Foming TW ChangWa this year was the final stage of the consolidation of the DDK-Group. It also marks a €7 million investment in Vacuum Fitting Technology which makes the saddle leather fit automatically without manual nailing, giving the saddle an almost perfect finish.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Only six European member states are properly integrating cycling into their National Recovery and Resilience Plans, new analysis by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) shows. While Belgium has championed cycling by allocating €473 million for infrastructure, etc, cycling is noticeably absent from Germany's agenda.
TAOYUAN, Taiwan - Following a successful initial launch in the US, Taiwanese battery swapping and electric scooter company, Gogoro is bringing its Eeyo 1 e-bike offering to Europe. With distribution agreements in several European countries, the Eeyo 1 will be available in France beginning October 2. Gogoro hopes their "E-urban" concept will change the perception of an e-bike.
SUZHOU, China- Bafang, manufacturer of e-mobility components and complete drive systems, has opened its own sales office in Taichung City, Taiwan and welcomes Denise Huang as its Taiwan Contact Agent. The new Taichung office will service OEM customers in Taiwan for sales, after sales, product presentations and all other aspects of OEM needs and requests.
LAS VEGAS, USA - It was quite obvious that last month's edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (January, 7-10) had opened its doors to the bike industry as lots of e-bike brands were on display as well as many connected components and accessories for cycling.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a reaction to the publication of the Disclosure Document Moreno Fioravanti, Secretary General of the European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) said "The disclosure is the next critical step to stop China dumping e-bikes in the EU.
MILAN, Italy - EICMA organizers look back at a successful 76th edition of the international cycle and motorcycle show in Milan. In their 'after event roundup' and being voiced by members of the organizing committee they state that the growth of the event and visitor numbers of the exhibition shows no sign of stopping.
FORT MEYERS, USA - Recent imposition of tariffs on electric bikes and component parts from China, may have derailed the rapid growth of electric bicycles in the USA. These tariffs result in significant price increases in a market that has been accelerating.
The European Commission has decided that regular 25km/h - 250W electric bicycles need to have a third party liability insurance. This decision, which is a
Australian shoppers and overseas retailers will face changes as the AUD 1,000 (648 euro) Good and Services Tax (GST) free threshold on imported goods is
BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a letter sent on 23 March to EU Commissioners for trade, for industry and for employment, the European Trade Union IndustriAll
BRUSSELS, Belgium - On January 31 the European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) mailed a letter in which it urged the European Commission
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Cyclist' Federation and its Cycling Industry Club are organising the Cycling Industry Leaders' Summit
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Last week, on 5 September, the European Commission issued a notice of the impending expiry of the anti-dumping measures
People often like elastomer or spring saddles for comfortable cycling. Why not combine these two? DDK did and presented the result at Taipei Cycle.
BAD SODEN, Germany - Germany's industry association ZIV reports that after many years of negotiations and discussions the requirements for bicycles and e-bikes in the German road traffic regulations, also known as the 'StVZO' were finally adapted to current technical possibilities.
