MUNICH, Germany - IBDs in Germany have grown their market share by 7.6% to 63.3% since 2007. According to Dominik Nuss of BBE Trading Experts, "Bicycle ...

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The 2013 Taipei International Cycle Show will again break all records next March. This has been announced at today's press conference ...

MACHECOUL, France - Following up on our report on the company's search for a partner for its Machecoul plant, Cycleurope AB CEO Tony Grimaldi took ...

PARIS, France - The launch of the French Velib in 2007 gave a big push to public bike rental systems around the world. The sophisticated IT based Velib ...

OGDEN, US - ENVE Composites, manufacturer of high-end bicycle components decided to move a major part of its production from China to the USA. ENVE ...

LYON, France - Venture Capital is still relatively unknown in the bicycle industry. This is about to change with new Vélo Capital Partners. Venture ...

BREDA, the Netherlands - Biretco, the 325 million euro Dutch full-service retail organization with shop formats 'Profile' (currently for Holland, ...

There's a new bikewear category appearing on the horizon: urban cycling apparel. It's for hard core commuters and tourers that don't want to look like ...

Bicycle frames at the London 2012 Olympics may carry a brand logo size on both sides of the frame as, "Commercially available and/or used in UCI races". ...

After the ups and downs of some Polish cycle shows, the situation is clearer now. Since 2010 Kielce Bike Expo has emerged as Poland's largest event ...

The exhibitors' registration for the 2012 industry get together in Taichung is running successfully. The OE specing get-together of suppliers and ...

A look at the bicycle industry reveals various approaches to dealing with an economic downturn. Leading the way is one such strategy, as demonstrated by Tektro and TRP. For 2024, the bicycle component specialist has planned a series of product launches. The first unveiling will already take place at the Garda Bike Festival in May.

From cold temperatures to wet roads, winter is a true test of endurance for bicycle components. It's in these challenging conditions that high-quality products distinguish themselves from the rest. A prime example of such resilience and reliability are the IP67-rated e-bike torque sensors from Autorq. We spoke with the founder, Ying-Tsao Tan, about the importance of high-quality torque sensors for premium e-bikes and his plans for the future.

As European cities face urbanization, environmental concerns and the ever-growing demand for efficient last-mile delivery, cargo bikes have become instrumental in shaping the future of urban transport. As the demand for cargo bikes continues to increase, manufacturers need a reliable partner to help streamline and optimize their assembly processes and meet market demands.

In response to global developments, supply chain challenges, and a heightened emphasis on sustainability, an increasing number of companies within the bicycle industry are reassessing their dependence on distant manufacturing bases. Amidst these dynamics, the European Union is emerging as a promising alternative, with Poland particularly standing out as a compelling investment destination, as an in-depth examination reveals.

In early 2020, German wholesaler Sport Import announced plans for a move into Europe by setting up its own sales force for Belgium and the Netherlands. Just three and a half years later, Sport Import has become a European company.

By expanding its European team, Cheng Shin Tire (CST) has further bridged the gap between its factory in Asia and its distributors in Europe. A professional, fully-fledged European team, based in the Netherlands, offers support in all possible areas and for all tires that Cheng Shin can produce, from sales to marketing. The European distributors and importers of CST are already reaping the first benefits of this.

Gates has partnered with transmission manufacturer enviolo to offer a series of training sessions in Europe. The Retail Training Series will enable dealers to get better acquainted with the combination of Gates Carbon Drive and enviolo products.

The global demand for various bicycles has risen considerably during the global pandemic. In order to keep up with the increase in demand, bicycle and e-bike manufacturers need to secure their assembly capacity. Through unique and flexible assembly solutions, manufacturers can increase production capacity and at the same time improve work conditions.

September is all about purchasing new products and services for the retail. In other words, it is the time of the year to discover new products and services. The best spot for this is the trade show Vélovak.