GENEVA, Switzerland - Initial reports indicate that the World Trade Organization (WTO) decided that China didn't automatically qualify for market-economy status in 2016. The Chinese government claimed this.
CHICAGO, USA - In a company statement SRAM issued this afternoon the component manufacturer announced that after nearly 30 years, David Zimberoff will soon resign Vice President of marketing at SRAM to focus on a transportation research project for World Bicycle Relief (WBR).
MORGAN HILLS, USA - Effective May 1, Specialized founder Mike Sinyard hired Armin Landgraf as Chief of Worldwide Markets. This follows Sinyard's appointment of industry newcomer Scott Maguire to succeed him as CEO and his own repositioning as Chief Rider Advocate in March.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, USA - Consumer brand investment firm Verlinvest has invested in Pedego. With the largest retail footprint of 200 branded stores, Pedego is currently enjoying the full benefit on the rapidly growing e-bike market in North America. The amount of investment of Verlinvest remains undisclosed.
CALIFORNIA, USA - Premium cargo bike specialist, Yuba Bicycles (Yuba), has appointed Pat Cunnane as President of North American Operations and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Global Business. In this newly created dual position, he will use his industry knowledge to lead the US operations.
MASSACHUSETTS, US - By aiming to transform bicycle-sharing systems into an on-demand mobility solution, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) proposes that autonomous bicycles could serve as an alternative to current bike sharing models and solve problems such as over-quantification.
During the first seven months of 2009, bike imports into the United States dropped 15% compared to the same period of 2008. However, not all was bad as ...
ALLENTOWN, USA - US imports of core market 20 inch wheel and larger bicycles in 2012 returned to the pre-recession level of 13 million units generating ...
ASOLO, Italy - Selle Italia has acquired Vittoria cycling shoes, which has been developing and manufacturing cycling shoes in Italy for almost fifty years, for an undisclosed amount. Giuseppe Bigolin, President of Selle Italia, "As we did in 2016 with Selle San Marco, we are gearing up to expand our range with a company that has always believed in technological development, in style and in the Made in Italy brand. Just like us."
After the supply chain disruptions of 2020 caused tremendous manufacturing upheaval, many European businesses started to ponder the idea of moving production closer to home to meet consumer demands. In fact, with sustainability now at the centre of most business decisions, using more local production facilities has proven an obvious solution; both in terms of offering more security and reducing carbon emissions.
WÜLFRATH, Germany - The sharp rise in demand for Puky kids and juvenile bicycles as well as its mountain bikes has prompted the German children and youth bike brand to start additional production in Poland.
德國，慕尼黑- 2013年ISPO Bike將於這個星期四(7月25日)於慕尼黑展出。在傳統的展前記者會上宣佈，未來2014年展覽的日期將再一次定在7月。
MÜNICH, Germany - The ISPO Bike Show will feature the Brand New Award, a competition among young business entrepreneurs selecting the best newcomers in ...
2022's edition of Eurobike is over but innovations are far from over for Leader 96. The event was an opportunity to present the company's new rebranded look and its modern collection of e-bikes. The spectacular design of the 120 square meter booth area, with integrated ride track and illuminated platforms, presented the last additions to the portfolio in 4 basic lines - MTB, CTB, Trekking, and Folding.
SUZHOU, China - The severe spread and skyrocketing infection of COVID-19 figures in the Shanghai area, including Suzhou, has posed a major challenge for e-bike system manufacturer Bafang. Recent lockdown measures have escalated difficulties like raw material shortages, sluggish logistical efficiency, severe supply delays in Corona-related sealed-off areas and suspension or impediment of battery exports.
The years 2020-2021 have definitely changed our cities, and for the better. The current shift is influenced by strong factors: policies related to total reduction of CO2 emissions, continuous development of infrastructure for bicycles and the changing attitudes of the population. Leader 96 is following this trend.
HELSINKI, Finland - People embraced cycling on a massive scale for commuting and leisure last year. The trends in the Finnish bicycle market are in line with developments in other European countries. As a result, the e-bike is rapidly gaining market share while the total market volume has been stable for some years.
BEIJING, China - In the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, the China based electric two-wheeler producer Niu Technologies saw its revenue soar 37.1% to a total of RMB 1.23 billion (€170 million). The Nasdaq-listed company reports that its international operations were hampered due to Corona and related shipping issues.
BOLOGNA. Italy - Known for their e-bike brands Italwin and Wayel, Italian producer Five has made an important step forward in their production of e-bike battery packs. Only three years after the battery market entrance, Five has already reached a new milestone with the production of its 10,000th battery pack.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The company name D'Ieteren is not unknown in the bicycle industry. The multi-billion euro, stock-listed Belgium car importer representing brands including VW, Audi and Yamaha is eyeing the expanding bicycle market...and this is not for the first time.
