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“We wanted to make a soft start to get a good understanding of the market,” told Gobao chairman Qingfu Chen to Bike Europe. – Photo Bike Europe

Gobao aims to set itself apart with customer-facing open drive system

DONGGUAN, China - Drive train manufacturer Gobao is expanding its business on the European e-bike market from its base in Germany. Gobao Electronic...

“It has been very difficult to design and manufacture the magnetic gear motor. The precision requirement is extremely high,” explains Zhi Pan, Director of Star Union

Star Union's magnetic gear motor aiming for mass production in 2025

FRANKFURT, Germany - A sign of more advanced technology entering the e-bike market was Star Union's magnetic gear motor at this year's Eurobike. The...

To meet growing demand for exhibition space, two halls were added to the 2024 edition of China Cycle. – Photo Bike Europe

China Cycle gears up for receiving more than 150,000 visitors in 2025

SHANGHAI, China - Spread out over 12 exhibition halls and a temporary display on the open ground, China Cycle 2024 provided enough space for the...

The European Commission will conduct a 12- till 15-month long investigation to decide whether to extend the anti-dumping measures for another 5-year period. – Photo Shutterstock

Five more years of anti-dumping duties on bicycles? EU initiates...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission launched an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of bicycles from the...

Pico 2-3 pin plug is the latest development to connect sensors, brake light and signal lights on e-bike. – Photo Chogori

Chogori meets trend towards smaller connectors for e-bikes

SHENZHEN, China - Cable integration and the ongoing trend towards connectivity on e-bikes makes cables and connectors smaller. According to...

“We were surprised to receive so much positive response on our presentation at China Cycle show early May this year,” says Sunny He, as co-founder of Bafang in charge of T&D. – Photo Bike Europe

Bafang expands into e-motorbike market with T&D branded components

SUZHOU, China - Probably the next big growth market after e-bike is motorbikes. Drive systems are available in the market, although the number of...

“We see the market is changing and product managers are looking for a second or third drive train supplier,” says Okawa CEO Luca Du. – Photos Bike Europe

Okawa to start e-bike motor production in Portugal

SUZHOU, China - Okawa's preparations to open a production facility in Europe have already started. In the head office of Okawa Motor Technology Co....

To comply with upcoming EU regulations on recyclability and replacement of parts and components, Bafang has brought down the number of SKUs in the past years. – Photos Bike Europe

Bafang invests in R&D laboratory in Suzhou to create competitive edge

SUZHOU, China - The official accreditation of the Bafang Laboratory Center by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment...

The Giant booth at the China Cycle 2024 attracted a lot of visitors. – Photo Bike Europe

Light at the end of the tunnel for Giant Group's revenue decline

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Monthly financial overviews showed that Giant Group didn't make a good start in 2024. Yesterday the Giant Group reported a...

The upgrade of the industry, makes China an interesting sourcing location of higher priced bicycles and e-bikes as well.  - Photos Bike Europe

China Cycle 2024 brings next indication of first steps to market...

SHANGHAI, China - During the bustling China Cycle 2024, which took place from May 5-8, insiders gave the first, cautious indications of a market...