Leaders' Summit: 'Advocacy Boosts Bike Business
BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Cyclists Fedeeration's Eurobike event is gaining status as the place where the leaders of the world's leading bike ...
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Why Dumping Duties for Four More Countries?
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The European Union's decision to extend the anti-dumping duties on bicycles to four more countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, ...
New CEN Standard on BMX
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Since last month (March 2013) the BMX bikes category has its own CEN standard, the EN 16054:2012. It has been prepared by Technical ...
4th Cambodian Factory Presented at Taipei Cycle
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The company that is behind Tunisia based Mui is opening the 4th Cambodia based bike making facility. Cronus Sports Science & Technology ...
EU Members Voted on Dumping Duty for China Imports
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Last Friday, April 19, 2013, the dumping case on bicycles imported from China and the illegally circumnavigated imports from China ...
European Commission Publishes Anti-Dumping Review Results
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Tomorrow, Thursday March 21, 2013 the European Commission Directory General Trade will publish its disclosure document on the ...
Velo's AM Saddle Line 'Plush' Embraces e-Bike Surge
Velo Enterprise, world's leading saddle manufacturer in the OEM sector, is gaining ground increasingly in the Aftermarket. Velo's Aftermarket saddle ...
Taipei Cycle Show Turns into Hub for Asian Markets
The 25th edition of the Taipei International Cycle Show proved again its significance as a platform demonstrating high-end products, as the number of ...
Interbike Show Director Resigns
Interbike's show director Andy Tompkins (photo) leaves the company at the end of this month to pursue other professional opportunities. Tompkins is ...
Velo 2013: Dynamic Flexibility
With their newest T-technology, Velo accomplished a breakthrough in ultra-light saddle base construction with carbon fiber injection and rail ...
Kids Obliged to Wear Helmet in Austria
Last June the Austrian Minister for Traffic installed mandatory wear of a helmet for children when riding a bicycle. According to the Traffic Minister ...
Successful Paris Cycle Show
The bi-annual Paris Cycle Show which took place from September 16-19 reports a successful 2011 edition in term of visitors. We welcomed a total of ...
BBB Highlight Ergonomics for 2011 Handlebars and Saddles
BBB Highlight Ergonomics for 2011 Handlebars and Saddles
Blog: What we can learn from the disastrous Philips recall
"The health care turmoil in the US is only temporary," Philips' CEO said in an interview in 2017. Today, Philips itself seems to be in its worst turmoil ever. The company is recalling millions of medical devices due to the breakdown of foam (PE-PUR) used in the Philips Respironics ventilators and other medical devices, causing serious potential health risks.
Despite benefit cuts, Finnish e-bike hub moves forward with Accell Group on board
ESPOO, Finland - In the midst of Finland's abrupt repeal of its tax benefit scheme for company bicycles, which sent shockwaves through the national cycling industry, one company is making the bold choice to expand.
Spontaneous fire hazard causes worldwide recall of Santa Cruz e-bike model
SANTA CRUZ, California - A global recall has been issued for the Santa Cruz Heckler 9 bike model after multiple battery fires were reported. The Santa Cruz-based company, a subset of the Dutch transport conglomerate Pon Holdings, first issued the recall in May, warning customers that the e-bike's lithium-ion battery can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
E-bike insurer Laka secures another multi-million investment
LONDON, UK - British mobility insurance firm Laka has secured $10.4 million (€8.9 million) in a Series B funding round, it announced this week. The move strengthens the company's goal to lead the green mobility insurance market for e-bikes, e-scooters and sustainable transport across nine European Union markets and the United Kingdom. The round was co-led by Shift4Good and MS&AD Ventures, with participation from existing backers including Ponooc and Porsche Ventures.
Yamaha rolls out centralised service system for European e-bike dealers
SCHIPHOL-RIJK, the Netherlands - Yamaha Motor Europe has unveiled its new e-bike systems service platform, aiming to strengthen aftersales support for dealers of Yamaha drive units and systems-equipped e-bikes. Following a trial phase initiated in February 2025, the platform is now up and running for all official dealers across France.
Porsche eBike Performance welcomes new leaders to management team
OTTOBRUNN, Germany - Porsche eBike Performance GmbH has brought two new leaders on board its management team to bolster the company's leadership body and shape the company's future. Denise Silva has been appointed as Director Product Definition and Thorsten Weppert as Director Corporate Quality.
Shimano reports 15.6% bicycle component sales growth in Q1
SAKAI CITY, Japan - Component manufacturer Shimano points to "signs of recovery starting to appear in sales of completed bicycle sales" as it releases its first quarter consolidated financial results for 2025. In a welcome sign for the industry, the company reports a 15.6% increase in bicycle component sales in Q1, compared to the sluggish start of the year in 2024.