OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - When Stromer launched the ST2 in 2014, it was the first-ever fully connected Speed Pedelec. With the completely redesigned ST2, Stromer is adding extra power and a carbon belt drive in its next generation model which is set to hit the market in October.
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Like many industries the global cycling industry has experienced different waves of mergers and acquisitions activity driven by different objectives of the buyers and sellers. Today both conventional and electric bikes are experiencing a new growth phase due to the Covid-19 crisis. With it will come accelerated interest from within the industry and outside of it from both financial and strategic buyers.
NEW DELHI, India - Financial constraints as a result of the lockdown made Atlas Cycles decide on a temporary shutdown of its production facility in Sahibabad, New Delhi. For Atlas Cycles the lockdown which was lifted on June 1 took too long.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - All companies making or supplying cargo-bikes for delivery and consumer use are called to complete a research study by the CityChangerCargoBike project into the European market. The research addresses brands, dealers and distributors of cargo bikes as well as suppliers and providers of cargo bike specific products and services.
NEVERS, France - The French bicycle manufacturer, Look Cycle group (Look Cycle and Corima), has reviewed the way it functions, in light of the measures applied during the coronavirus pandemic. Federico Musi, the group's CEO, explains how some of the problems they've encountered recently have given them a fresh look at how the business is run.
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The coronavirus is hitting hard, both in terms of health and economics. With various forms of lockdowns in place across the world, the global supply chain which allows the bike industry to function is facing the consequences of reduced operations.
GENEVA, Switzerland - The World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) and its member associations are calling upon governments worldwide to allow bicycle repair services to continue throughout the COVID-19 crisis, provided that all necessary health precautions are respected.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taipei Cycle Show 2020 will not take place as scheduled from March 2-4. That was officially confirmed earlier today by show organizer TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council). For those who still want to use this platform for
PARIS, France - "The impact of new technologies and business models on the mobility industry and how these will enhance the accessibility, safety and efficiency of the transport infrastructure was the main topic at the International Transport Forum (ITF) last Monday and .
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Just before the opening of the world's leading sporting goods trade show 'Outdoor by Ispo' in Munich last Sunday, 26 January, the Swedish transport system specialist Thule Group AB announced holding its own brand experience shows. As x
DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (number 7) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. Some of the highlights are the interview with Norbert Haller on the 'Next Big Thing in E-Mobility' and the latest EU import statistics.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The Industry Leaders' Breakfast has become a traditional opening of the second day of Eurobike.
LUDHIANA, India - Mach-1 is the next European bicycle wheel building machinery manufacturer entering the India market. The company hired a local agent who is promoting wheel building and rim making machines among local bicycle OEM's who are assembling for the local and European market.
LUDHIANA, India - Increasing automation in the bicycle manufacturing sector attracts renowned brands expanding their base in the Indian market. After installing its wheel-building machinery in the India's major OEMs like Hero, TI, Avon, Atlas, the Netherlands headquartered Holland Mechanics is now expanding its base further down in the mid-level bike firms.
ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands - It is becoming increasingly clear that the Bicycle Industry and cycling can play an important role in the efforts to limit the global temperature increase and greenhouse gas emissions.
PARIS, France - Decathlon is stepping up its focus on bicycles, e-bikes and P&A. Last month this trade journal reported on the sporting goods giant launching new brands for MTBs, urban-/city bikes, trekking, kids, folding bikes as well as road race.
ANADIA, Portugal - M&A Creative Agency has become the official and exclusive representative of Bike Europe for the Portuguese territory. Since November 2018, M&A Creative Agency is in charge of managing Portuguese brands looking for publicity in Bike Europe.
REDDITCH, UK - Halfords Group plc and Brompton Bicycle, the world-famous manufacturer of the iconic folding bike, announced the Brompton bike will be available across the Halfords group via 21 Cycle Republic stores, including via click and collect.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - 'What is driving the innovation in the cycling industry in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT)' will be one of the main topics of this year's Taipei Cycle Show. The event will take place from 30 October - 3 November.
FRANKFURT, Germany - Bike Europe and the bike dealer magazine for the Netherlands and Belgium, Tweewieler (both trade journals published by VMN Media), will be present at the 30th edition of Eurobike.
