Sachs SFM Applied for Insolvency
NUREMBERG, Germany - On 29 November German Sachs Fahrzeug- und Motorentechnik (SFM in short) GmbH which claims to be the "oldest motorcycle supplier in ...
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Pressure on Accell Group's Profit
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Despite expectations for a higher turnover and an on par operating profit, Accell Group's outlook on the full year 2013 ...
EU's Biggest in E-Bikes Shows View on S-Pedelecs
NIJKERK, the Netherlands - Europe's biggest in electric bicycles wasn't at Eurobike, but yesterday the company presented its view on speed pedelecs to ...
Another Automotive Giant Starting in E-Bikes
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Next to Bosch there's another automotive giant seeing the potential electric bikes hold for individual and/or last mile ...
OHM Cycles Launches E-Bikes with Höganäs Motor
VANCOUVER, Canada - OHM Cycles released the first e-bike featuring the next generation transverse flux motors, developed by Swedish Höganäs, claiming ...
Leader Fox E-bike with Photodiode Sensor
Sport E-bike brand Leader Fox equipped the Sandy with a LFE rear motor producing a continuous rated power of 250 W, an LCD display, 8-speed Shimano ...
Some Call It Donation, Some Cheap Disposal
TOKYO, Japan - Generally Bike Europe's market report on Japan do not include export figures because they rely almost 100% on so-called "throwaway ...
Belt Driving eVox for Easy Uphill Riding
The Canadian designed eVox e-bike features the DynaMe propulsion system. Built into the BB with a belt drive on the left side, the DynaMe system makes ...
Humpert's Approved Replacement E-Bike Parts
Handlebar specialist Humpert compiled a list of e-bike components to make it easier for retailers to choose safe and approved handlebar and stem ...
Swiss E-Bike Train Again Running at Full Speed
SOLOTHURN, Switzerland - As in other European countries also the Swiss bicycle industry benefited of much better weather conditions compared to 2013. That resulted in much improved sales. However, a wet summer prevented even better results.
Swiss Surprise: Sales Drop in E-Bikes
SOLOTHURN, Switzerland - Poor spring weather lowered the sales figures in 2013. A total of 330,313 new bikes were sold, 5.3 % less than in 2012. Even ...
A look inside Kettler's modern factory: From production to assembly
ST INGBERT, Germany - One of the most modern bicycle factories in Europe: that's the claim Kettler Alu-Rad attaches to its new home in western Germany. Bike Europe visited the €100 million facility to follow the production and assembly process.
Ideal Bike faces harsh revenue decline in Q1
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Following Taiwan's leading bike manufacturer duo Giant Manufacturing Company Ltd. and Merida Industry Co. Ltd., the country's number 3 bike manufacturer Ideal Bike Corporation has now also presented its Q1-2024 financial report. These figures also underline that producers are still suffering from global overstock and the resulting weak orders from suppliers.
Bicycle industry kicks-off 'Sustainable Supply Chain Project'
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The international bicycle industry has embraced the initiative of the Taiwan Bicycle Association to agree upon a set of 10 sustainable supply chain principles. Three of these, education, energy and eco-design, were prioritised by the World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) at the 2024 Taipei Cycle Show.
New technology leading for Hyena e-bike systems
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In 2013 Hyena Inc. started the e bike system development from the core motor controlling and driving technology. "Subsequently we extended our expertise to the whole system and software design," explains Hyena founder and CEO Charlie Chuang.
Taichung Bike Week 2023: High hopes, low expectations
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The high inventory levels in the industry will have their impact on the Taichung Bike Week next week. According to industry insiders the annual product managers gathering at the heart of the industry in Taichung can expect less visitors than before.
ESG implementation takes crucial steps in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Sustainability was never a leading topic on the political agenda in Taiwan until late 2022. The country's isolated position in international organisations made sustainability an underrated issue. This situation changed quickly, and the bicycle industry picked up the topic and formed the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS). What happened in the first year after the foundation?
Giant Group's Q1 results decline due to high inventory levels
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Inventory reductions in the European and North American markets as well as the higher year-on-year comparison base, have had a direct impact on Giant Group's first quarter sales. The Taiwanese company has reported a 9.6% sales drop in Q1.
Both Merida and Ideal Bike announce top management changes
CHANGHUA/TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As 2023 begins, Taiwan's second and third largest bicycle producers Merida Industry Co. and Ideal Bike Corporation are announcing important changes at top level management in the company.
Taiwanese Simplo provides convenience solution in e-bike batteries
HSINCHU, Taiwan - Known as one of the leading battery suppliers for the IT with a strong presence in Taiwan, Simplo/Trend Energy Technology is advancing into the e-bike industry. At Eurobike last July, the company presented its latest options for customised battery service.