Tom Boonen為全新的比利時變速系統擔任大使
比利時,蒂倫豪特(Turnhout)-比利時新創公司Classified Cycling推出全新智慧變速系統,足以讓傳統前變速器變成過去式。前公路賽車手Tom Boonen擔任該公司品牌大使及新股東,公司深植於比利時的自行車文化當中,而Ridley則為發起合夥人。

比利時,蒂倫豪特(Turnhout)-比利時新創公司Classified Cycling推出全新智慧變速系統,足以讓傳統前變速器變成過去式。前公路賽車手Tom Boonen擔任該公司品牌大使及新股東,公司深植於比利時的自行車文化當中,而Ridley則為發起合夥人。

德國, 美因河畔卡爾斯泰因(Karlstein am Main)-作為一個電池產業的全球創新者及電動自行車市場的驅動系統供應商,德國BMZ集團在性能設下新標準。BMZ V10 Intube是該公司最新的725Wh整合式鋰離子電池,外型相當美觀。

COLOGNE, Germany - "I'm a little bit nervous for 2021, but 2020 was ok," was the summary of Zweirad Einkaufs Genossenschaft eG (ZEG) chairman Georg Honkomp as this year's extended dealer show event came to an end. In a year like no other, how is the German bicycle cooperative anticipating future developments?

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Data from Cambodia's customs department indicate that the country exported 1.1 million bicycles to the European Union in the first half of this year. The bicycle exports were valued at €205 million between January and July.

中國,上海-原訂5月初舉辦的第30屆中國國際自行車展受疫情影響延期,主辦單位原希望仍能在下半年舉辦,不過依舊沒辦法實現。因此下屆展會將延至2021舉辦。

PARIS, France - The French bicycle market has recorded huge growth since May 11th, the date that lockdown ended in France, a recent study on bicycle use shows. Sales increased by 117% between May 12th and June 12th, according to the French Union Sport & Cycle organisation. Even though bicycle inventories are running low, the French government is increasing its financial support for cycling.

MADRID, Spain - Shimano Europe is setting up its own business operation in Spain for cycling components, cycling gear and fishing tackle, ending the exclusive distribution agreement with Macario Llorente. The operation will be named Shimano Iberia S.L.

德國柏林,巴特索登(Bad Soden)-德國產業協會ZIV報導:「對於我們任職了25年總監的Siegfried Neuberger在6月13日突然離世的消息感到錯愕又難過。」

Product innovations make the difference in the highly dynamic e bike market, even during the corona crisis. The market is looking for new ways to shows these innovations to the outside world. We will continue to cover these and make them available to our online readership, which includes some 20,000 bike professionals.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike 2020, with its later 24-26 November date re-scheduled due to Corona is adjusting its concept. This year's edition is being adapted to a business lounge concept for spec meetings with a particular focus on OEM, parts and components. The organisers also expect to have a more regional focus.

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Up-to-date information on the latest market statistics has become essential to be successful in the e-bike and bicycle industry. To get all information on hand, Bike Europe has developed a new service to the industry; the market report updates.

德國,薩爾費爾德(Saalfeld)-Velosione德國車架生產廠的開幕對於達到靠近市場及更加靈活的供應鏈是很重要的一步。該公司上週慶祝發表首款射出成型敞模(injection-molded open-mold)製成的都會電動自行車碳纖車架。

荷蘭,阿姆斯特丹(Amsterdam)-荷蘭電動自行車製造商VanMoof成功從歐洲領先創投公司Balderton Capital和組裝夥伴SINBON Electronics獲得1250萬歐元的投資。該項投資發生在該品牌成功發表新款VanMoof S3及X3自行車之後,資金將用於幫助該品牌因應需求上升而拓展的國際業務。

荷蘭, 阿默斯福特(Amersfoort)-荷蘭規模最大的零售集團Dynamo Retail最新數據顯示電動自行車需求持續增加。該類別在四月的營業額相較去年成長5.8%,所有產品類別則成長6.3%。這樣的成果在這段艱困的防疫期間表現非常亮眼。

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Messe Friedrichshafen has announced that Eurobike 2020 will move to November citing that it was "practically impossible" to run on the planned date in September. The organisers will now hold a one-off Eurobike Special show from 24 to 26 November 2020, with a pure B2B format.

荷蘭,杜廷赫姆(Doetinchem)-兩間自行車製造商在配合政府實施的防疫措施閉廠之後,於昨日宣佈將恢復生產線運作。位於荷蘭和西班牙巴斯克自治區(Basque)的Gazelle和Orbea S. Coop都聲明表示:「在嚴謹遵守當局訂定的健康及衛生措施之下復工。」

荷蘭,海倫芬(Heerenveen)-Accell Group於上週公佈了一系列維持公司運作的措施。該公司於聲明中表示:「有鑑於新冠肺炎對經濟活動及我們所處的市場造成超乎預期的嚴重影響,基於此次疫情爆發時間長短及影響範圍的不確定性,因此採取應對措施。

PRZASNYSZ, Poland - The largest bicycle manufacturer in Poland, Kross, is taking its first moves to combat the difficult economic situation forced by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The company's Board of Directors has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 25 percent.

德國,賴希斯霍夫(Reichshof)-電動自行車熱潮不斷、大眾對於騎單車的接受度也越來越高,Schwalbe的供應商Ralf Bohle GmbH在2019年創下最高銷售紀錄達2.06億歐元。該公司的淨銷售額成長10%,有史以來首次突破2億大關。

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The measures taken by European governments to limit the Coronavirus as much as possible have had a major impact on the bicycle industry. OEMs were already prepared for the disruption of component's supplies from China but now multiple assembly factories in Europe are closed.