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The study systematically recorded the rules for speed pedelecs in Germany, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland and gives a clear overview. – Photo ZIV

German industry association ZIV launches European speed pedelec study

BERLIN, Germany - Europe-wide regulations and experiences for speed pedelecs vary per country. The Dutch mobility consultancy Mobycon and German...

The decision to stop production in Waldsassen seems to be part of a wider restricting and aligning of operations at Accell Group. – Photo Ghost

Accell Group closes German Ghost factory

WALDSASSEN, Germany - The 30th anniversary gift of Ghost was not a pleasant one for the 120 employees. Owner Accell Group decided to close down the...

Influential futurist Matthias Horx took to the main stage of the Battery Experts Forum to explain the ‘blue transformation’- a time travel into a decarbonised world. - Photos Bike Europe

Batteries enter 'goldrush moment' with e-mobility leading the charge

DARMSTADT, Germany - With a heavy lean towards the automotive sector and the energy transition, this years' Battery Experts Forum provided an...

“In 2023 we will continue to navigate in a challenging environment,” explained hGears CEO Sven Arend.

High inventory levels and Revonte bankruptcy weakens hGears' e-bike...

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - German precision gear and component manufacturer hGears AG reports a consolidated revenue of €84.1 million from January until...

ZF Micro Mobility has created a new adaptive mode for the Sachs RS. – Photo ZF

ZF offers e-MTB and cargobike customers various software options

RAVENSBURG, Germany - ZF Micro Mobility has launched Sachs RS motor software updates for the e-MTB, Tour and Cargo applications. According to ZF...

The consumer show has not been affected by the negative tendencies in the market. – Photo Bike Europe

Cyclingworld sees increasing interest for exhibitor floorspace

DUSSELDORF, Germany - Market confidence is positive if looking at the growing size of Cyclingworld in Dusseldorf which will take place from 15 to 17...

The New Supervisory Board at Rohloff AG (from left to right): Ernst Brust, Katja Lubitz and Constantin Ziehe. – Photo Rohloff

Industry veteran Ernst Brust joins Rohloff's new supervisory board

KASSEL, Germany - After company founder Bernhard Rohloff passed away in May the shareholders of Rohloff AG have now appointed a new supervisory...

Bike24’s total sales were down -16% to €61.1 million in the third quarter due to persistently poor consumer sentiment in the core market DACH. - Photo Bike24

Bike24 reports Q3 sales drop but foresees comfortable inventory level

DRESDEN, Germany - German e-commerce outlet Bike24 Holding has reported a 16% drop in total sales to €61.1 million in Q3, despite full bike sales...

Black Friday has already started at Chain Reaction Cycles. – Photo Chain Reaction Cycles

Next insolvency announced in unfolding Signa Sports drama

BERLIN, Germany - The inevitable announcement of the end of online retail giant Signa Sports United N.V. has come after a period of endless...

E-commerce specialist Internetstores has now officially filed for insolvency at Stuttgart District Court. - Photo Internetstores

As Signa Sports crumbles bicycle entities drop like dominos

BERLIN, Germany - A dramatic domino effect is taking place within the financially troubled Signa Sports Group which is having huge implications on...