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E-city and E-trekking bikes in particular are growing in Austria, thanks in part to government subsidies. – Photo KTM

Austrian e-bike sales crack €1 billion mark in 2022

VIENNA, Austria - The Austrian bicycle market once again broke records in 2022. Both unit and value sales topped those in 2021, with the total sales...

Having successfully operated in the DACH region for three years it’s now time for Malaguti to expand further. – Photo Malaguti

Malaguti expands e-bike sales and service teams across Europe

GEDERSDORF, Austria – The KSR Group launched its Malaguti e-bikes three years ago. On the back of a successful launch the brand is now expanding its...

Assembly in Regau currently takes place with over 40 employees. – Photo WSF/Sabrina Perauer-Wallinger Fotographie

WSF brings automotive know-how to its Austrian OEM assembly

REGAU, Austria – As a young player specialising in e-bike and bicycle contract manufacturing WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH represents the rapid...

The new top man at Simplon: industry newcomer and managing director Stephan Wabnegger. - Photo Simplon

Simplon shareholders replace management duo

HARD, Austria - The company shareholders of Austria's second-largest bicycle manufacturer Simplon Fahrrad GmbH have appointed Stephan Wabnegger as...

GasGas is one of the (e-)bike brands under Pierer Mobility’s wing. - Photo GasGas

Pierer Mobility reports 15% growth in bicycle sales

WELS, Austria – Austrian two-wheeler giant, Pierer Mobility continued its success in 2022, the company's latest financial report shows. Under its...

With the additional capital the kids bike brand will have better access new markets, such as China. – Photo Woom

Hong Kong investor Jebsen Group steps into Woom

KLOSTERNEUBURG, Austria – The Hong Kong-based family-run trading and logistics company Jebson Group has stepped into Austrian kids and juvenile...

MV Agusta’s ‘young’ e-bike business is not affected by this new partnership. – Photo MV Agusta

Pierer Mobility acquires stake in MV Agusta

WELS, Austria - Pierer Mobility AG expanded its motorcycle activities last September when its subsidiary KTM AG took over MV Agusta Motor SpA's...

The Syntace portfolio offers a wide range of products ranging from award-winning wheels to hubs, handlebars, seatposts and pedals. – Photo Syntace

Pierer Industrie acquires majority stake in Syntace

WELS, Austria - The news has been rumored in the industry for a while, but it has been officially confirmed this week: Pierer Industrie AG has...

Despite an increase in sales value, unit sales of e-bikes are down 12.1% year-on-year. - Photo Husqvarna

Pierer Mobility struggles to meet demand as e-bike sales dip

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - Despite aggravated delivery problems, Austrian two-wheeler giant Pierer Mobility AG was able to record a positive sales value...

The new top model from Husqvarna E-Bicycles, the MC6 E-MTB with a floating and elastomer-suspended battery in the down tube. - Photo Pierer E-Bikes

Pierer E-Bikes communicates ambitious e-bike goals

SALZBURG, Austria - Following successful sales in 2021, Pierer E-Bike has set its ambitions for the next five years. The Austrians want to expand...