PADUA, Italy - Extrusion fender manufacturer Eurofender has grown from an ambitious manufacturer of mudguards into a full-fledged European bicycle industry supplier. The recent take-over of tubus and further investments in production processes means that the company is well-placed to weather the current storm. "Our order books are filled for the months ahead," assures founder and CEO Alberto Silvestri.
LONDON, England - Sales data collected from UK e-bike and bicycle retailers show that the market has taken a huge drop in 2022. With e-bike sales plateauing and regular bike sales dropping 22%, the country's Bicycle Association is calling for action as the market hits a 20-year low.
LONDON, England - They've been an unmistakeable sight in cities across Europe this year - delivery e-bikes. Whether for consumables or household goods, e-bikes are increasingly being used for commercial use. How will this market evolve in 2023? Zoomo's Global Commercial Director, Lisa Conibear gives her predictions.
FRANKFURT, Germany - The demand for e-bikes with a belt drive system is growing. Although Gates Carbon Drive has a sizeable share of the existing market, there are now gaps for newcomers to enter the market. One of these is Yung Fang Plastic Co. Ltd who displayed its belt drive system at this year's Eurobike.
BERLIN, Germany - The German industry association ZIV has taken over the chairmanship of the Cargobikes Working Group at European level. Jointly organised by the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE), the working group is concerned with legislation of cargobikes for both private and personal use.
ZEIST, The Netherlands - The explosive growth of e-bikes and demand for micromobility as a whole has led to creative business models, financing options, and government incentives to increase adoption. During the Ebike Future conference last week David Reed, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Mobility Consulting (SMC) analysed what's needed from the public and private sector to sustain the growth of e-bikes.
HSINCHU HSIEN, Taiwan - Handlebar, stem and seat post manufacturer Satori proudly makes all its products in Taiwan. With a renewed focus on e-bike components, the company showcased its latest products at Eurobike in Frankfurt.
TALLINN, Estonia - IoT provider Comodule has launched an entry-level solution for e-bike manufacturers. Named Guardian, the company says the innovation is a simple solution to enable safety features such as vehicle locating and anti-theft movement alerts. First samples are available for pre-order and mass production is estimated to start in the first quarter of 2023.
ASCOT, UK - Frog Bikes, the British manufacturer of lightweight kids' bikes, is launching its new range of children's city bikes in Europe. Noting an increase in demand across Europe, Frog Bikes will initially launch the Frog City 53, 61 and 67 in selected IBD's in nine European locations.
OSLO, Norway - Buddy Electric's top-of-the-line, carbon composite e-bike, the Buddy X1 is ready to enter the market. One of the first to incorporate the injection-molding technology of German specialist V Frames, the X1 frame combines high performance with sustainable production techniques.
ZWOLLE, the Netherlands - Dutch bicycle parts wholesaler and bicycle brand owner, Kruitbosch didn't hesitate to sign the recently introduced Climate Commitment which encourages businesses in the bicycle industry to tackle climate change. However, "sustainability is a really broad topic," as the company's sustainability manager, Anja Cichowlas explains...
CALIFORNIA, US - BMX bike and parts supplier, Haro Bicycle Corporation is expanding its operations to strengthen its dealer and distribution network worldwide. This includes a Europe based sales and distribution operation, a newly created supply chain group based in Taiwan and new staff announcements to support product development.
FRANKFURT, Germany - Eurobike marked the fourth edition of the Women in Cycling breakfast. Growing from humble beginnings with a few participants to a raucous reception for this year's speakers. This is no longer a simple networking event to bind a minority group together, but a movement looking to evolve the face of the industry. Data is now at the forefront as initiatives focus on, amongst other things, closing the gender equity pay gap. The number of new national women-driven networks being launched this year alone, shows that the momentum is not just growing, it's becoming unstoppable.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan - The number of new product introductions on tradeshows has always been a leading indicator of business performance. After some years of an extremely low level of new product introductions, the number of participants for the 2025 Taipei Cycle awards is growing again, marking an important development.
BUDAPEST, Hungary - During the 'Get Technical' event the members of 'the sppot' will present a deeper insight in the latest surface finishing technologies for powder and liquid coatings, labels/decals and their respective applications. The event is open to the industry on 22 and 23 November and takes place in Budapest, Hungary.
WASHINGTON, USA - The latest publication by the US Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tariff action has not brought any clarification whether the import of lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes from China will be hit by a 25% additional duty. "Some ambiguity remains on what the announcement means for existing bicycle products receiving exclusions from Section 301 tariffs," writes PeopleForBikes, Policy Counsel Matt Moore in a statement today.
