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Road bike frame made with Carbon/Dyneema hybrid laminates. – Photo Royal DSM

New High Speed Impact Resistant Carbon Fiber Arriving

HEERLEN, the Netherlands - There's a new breed of carbon fibers arriving. They are suited for use in bike frames, parts as well as in bike wear;...

“This new technology is a big step forward in the quality,” said Jeff Chen of Joy Tech. – Photo Bike Europe

Joy Tech Start Fully Automated Carbon Rim Production

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In close cooperation with a local partner, Taiwanese component manufacturer Joy Tec has developed a fully automated carbon rim...

Experience Composites’ is the name of the new international trade show for composite fiber materials and lightweight construction. It is to open its doors for three days on September 21st, 2016. – Photo Bike Europe

Trade Show Launched for Carbon & Composite Material

AUGSBURG, Germany - 'Experience Composites' is the name of the new international trade show for composite fiber materials and lightweight...

Hope’s carbon frame project is for now not commercially available. – Photo Grega Stopar

Hope Goes from CNC to Own Carbon Production

RIVA DEL GARDA, Italy - Hope is expanding their range with carbon seatposts, drivetrain components and even their own carbon frame. In the past...

René Wiertz of 3T Cycling Srl (r.) and Thomas Mertin of THM Carbones GmbH. – Photo 3T

3T Acquires Carbon Component Manufacturer THM

BREMBATE, Italy - 3T Cycling Srl will acquire THM Carbones GmbH. Both companies signed an agreement for 3T, based in Italy, to purchase all shares of...

Velocite is introducing under the Venn brand umbrella the first disc brake rotors with round and smooth edges. – Photo Velocite

Taiwan Carbon Component Maker Velocite Starts in Europe

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan carbon components maker Velocite is focusing on just-in-time deliveries in Europe. For presenting this service to OEMs as...

Felt recalls 645 MTBs. – Photo Felt

Felt Recalls MTB Seatposts

IRVINE, USA - Felt bicycle issued a voluntary recall after they received 10 reports of the seat post cracking. All bikes were sold by IBDs between...

“The pace of innovation in the bike technology has been impressive over the last 30 years.” – Photo JEC Composites

Brussels' Conference on Bicycle Composites Materials

BRUSSELS, Belgium - On December 8 and 9 JEC Group and the Society of Plastics Engineers will host an international conference on bicycle technology....

Concept flywheel e-roadbike developed by Specialized’s Creative Director, Robert Egger. – Photo Specialized

UCI To Change Aerodynamic Limits; Specialized's Vision on Future Bikes

MORGAN HILL, USA - Is this how road bikes will look like in a couple of years now discussions have started with the UCI on changing the 3:1 rule that...

The CDN is a value-oriented belt drive for people who want a clean and stylish city bike for getting into town. – Photo Gates Corporation

Gates Carbon Drive Launches Belt for City Bikes

DENVER, USA - Chain-replacing belt drive manufacturer Gates Corporation will launch a, "value oriented product line designed for lower-mileage...