NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - New firmware has been released by Shimano to make automatic gear shifting possible for e-bikes with Shimano Steps drive train and Nexus-8 Di2 hub drive units.

PARIS, France - A recent survey on the global cycling market by the Paris based NPD Group, a provider of consumer and retail market research information for a wide range of industries, revealed the € 35.7 billion size (USD 47.4 billion) of the 2014 worldwide bike market at retail level, after VAT.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - 2014 was a very positive year for the European bicycle industry. EU employment, production, and sales grew compared to 2013 figures. This is the conclusion of an economic study carried out by CONEBI, the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry.

NANJING, China - After Bosch, Brose, Pon and others another automotive major has been stepping into electric bikes. The company did it low profile in 2014 and also at last August Eurobike still did not want to stand out. However at Asia Bike, the show in Nanjing, China that closed its doors last Monday, it displayed its e-bike system more openly.

Leading folding bike manufacturer Dahon chairman Dr. David Hon has announced he has uncovered design flaws in various types of bicycles, including mountain bikes, road bikes, and some e-bikes. By examining frame flex and its impact on performance, Dr. Hon has developed theoretical and experimental methods for practical frame flex measurement.

IWATA, Japan - Yamaha is strengthening its range for 2023 with the launch of the new PWseries S2 drive unit, that offers a range of new and improved features for the sport and trail category. Noticeably, the production of the new lightweight, more powerful motor will be moved from Japan to France to "reduce the need for expensive and unreliable logistic operations."

ÁGUEDA, Portugal - The timing couldn't be better: lead-times of more than 6 months for essential components while demand continues to escalate. The impact on the market is increasing and accelerating the trend of close-to-market production.

ÁGUEDA, Portugal - Bike components supplier Miranda & Irmão, Lda. is one of the old guards of the country's bicycle industry in and around the Águeda region. The roll out of a major investment scheme to move towards mid- and high-end production is almost finished.

COIMBRA, Portugal - In August of this year, US component maker SRAM Group inaugurated its dedicated production facility in Portugal for the French pedal brand Time, which it acquired last February. Sramport - Transmissões Mecânicas, Lda. as the Portuguese subsidiary is officially called, is rapidly adding up

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands- Temperatures above thirty degrees Celsius have had an impact on bike sales in August. At least in The Netherlands. But it ...

To underline the importance of the yet young bike event ISPO Bike for Messe Munich International, the trade show got its own project management team. ...

NUNSPEET, Netherlands (February 26th) - Shimano has taken the plunge: their own offices in Russia. As of March 1st they will carry out sales, service ...

The Futura is the latest development from Italian Wayel who claims that technology and power come with elegance, comfort and quality components.

PARIS, France - The number of bicycles sold dropped below the 3 million threshold: 2.9 million bicycles were sold on French soil in 2012; a 9% drop over ...

DARMSTADT, Germany - The manufacturer of premium e-bikes and folding bikes, Riese & Müller, issued a voluntary recall on all e-bike models Kendu hybrid ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Cyclists Federation is partner in the Pro-E-bike project which promotes electric bicycles and scooters for delivery of ...

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - "I think the e-bike will be an important subsection for the future market", says SRAM CEO and founder Stan Day in an animation ...

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - Shimano Benelux is the new service partner of Bosch e-bike systems for bicycle retailers in the Benelux as of July 1. The ...

MUNICH, Germany - Earlier this week HeroEco - a wholly owned subsidiary of Hero Group which, among other companies, also owns the leading bike maker in ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan - At last week's Taipei Cycle TranzX presented its first central motor to bely its e-bike origins through its size and shape and ...