BOULDER, United States - Since July 1st, Jenn Dice is the new president and CEO of US trade association, PeopleForBikes. With bike sales increasing and an uptake in new cyclists, her vision is "for biking in America is to emerge from COVID-19 better than before".
ALISO VIEJO, USA - The reorganisation of the Pon owned brand GT Bicycles has resulted in much speculation regarding the future of the brand. Some even assumed that GT Bicycles would shut down once all inventory is sold. According to a Pon spokesperson, the decision to restructure this subsidiary was taken, "to lay a solid foundation for its next chapter."
QUEBEC, Canada - Long standing bicycle manufacturer Rocky Mountain Bicycles has filed for Chapter 11 status to restructure the company. The company will continue its operations in full during its self-initiated restructuring process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), reports the Canadian new service Cision's Newswire.
NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - Shimano is establishing a joint sales company with its distributor in Russia. In line with that co-operation Shimano Eurasia ...
Riding electric bikes is a lot of fun and has become quite the trend. But there is one crucial point you should consider: taking out an insurance policy for it. In this article, we'll explore the importance of e-bike insurance by discussing the reasons for getting it and the variables that may determine whether it is actually required in the first place.
Taipei Cycle, the leading cycling industry show, held a press conference this week to present its grand vision for TAIPEI CYCLE 2024. Following an intensive two-day visit, twelve international media representatives from nine countries came together to gain a deeper understanding of new benchmarks within the industry, embracing themes of Micro-mobility, Innovations & startups, Green action and Culture & lifestyle.
From producing 50,000 e-bikes per year to more than 200,000 in 2026, the international Timyo Group based in the Dutch town of Roosendaal has set itself big goals. According to CEO Steve Zhu, the key to success will be an even stronger focus on R&D and smart e-bike solutions.
There's been a dramatic and remarkable shift in who is riding e-bikes, what they're using them for, and the ride-feel they want. The market nowadays is less about components, and more about the electrification systems that define your e-bike brand. And not all systems are equal.
The electric bike market has been developing rapidly across Europe. For European users, an e-bike is no longer just a gadget, but a real support in their daily commute and traveling. As e-bikes' popularity grows, the number of manufacturers increases. Is there any more room for an offer that such a competitive industry may be lacking? Ecobike proves there is!
DENVER, USA - In June 2023 the inaugural edition of the first US e-bike trade show is scheduled to take place in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Now sales of e-bikes have finally picked-up as well, the market is ready for an e-bike focused event.
HANOI, Vietnam - The name VinFast is generally known in the automotive industry but the Vietnamese conglomerate is quickly expanding into other mobility products, including scooters and mopeds.
With the recently acquired brand Saxy and a promising range of brand new e-bike models equipped with modern technology, Chinese manufacturer Hongji Bike wants to expand their business. The positive feedback at Eurobike 2022 showed that General Manager Alfred Wang and his team are on track.
The Indian startup, Tru.Bike, is an alloy kids bike and e-bike manufacturer whose founders have over 30 years of combined experience in bicycles and electric mobility. The company will showcase its line-up of bikes for the first time at Eurobike in Messe Frankfurt this July.
ZEIST, the Netherlands - E-bike batteries lag behind electric vehicles (ev's), energy storage and industrial batteries in terms of lifetime, reliability and safety. Bike Europe's latest whitepaper addresses the main reasons why and how this can be improved.
Tech company Tracefy brings a new GPS tracker and concept for e-bikes to the market. In a lead time of approximately ten weeks, bicycle manufacturers (OEM) can release a whole series of 'connected' e-bikes.
South Bohemian manufacturer Leader Fox is launching a new range of full suspension and mountain e-bikes powered by a Panasonic GX Ultimate motor.
AGUEDA, Portugal - The e-bike industry in Portugal has reported a hike in sales in response to the rising demand for two-wheeled electric vehicles on both national and international markets. According to the latest statistics from the country's industry association, ABIMOTA, e
MUNICH, Germany - Today Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel will open the first edition of IAA Mobility which takes place from September 7 to 12. "Mobility is one of society's foremost topics. The main focus will be solutions on the path to climate neutrality,"
The market of lithium-ion batteries for the e-bike industrywas subject to significant changes over the last 5 years. Due to the transport crisis caused by Coronavirus, the introduction of new anti-dumping measures and the strong increase in demand, several critical issues have arisen for the e-bike supply chain in the Far East. This has made the choice of lithium-ion batteries more convenient and safe for European suppliers.
The Kholos e-cargo tricycle, developed by Cycleurope, Valeo and Stor-H was one of the eye catchers at the 'Made-in-France' major exhibition this weekend at the Élysée Palace in Paris. It was presented a combination of several innovations to offer a unique mobility solution for the green city of tomorrow.
