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The new Shimano 105 group set attracts a lot of attention reports the component manufacturer. – Photo Shimano

Shimano reports market cool down for second consecutive quarter

OSAKA, Japan - The global presence makes it possible for Shimano to compensate for fluctuations in various market. Thanks to big differences between...

The new Yamaha line up has been holistically developed with the PW Series drive units. – Photo Yamaha

Yamaha brings own branded e-bikes to the European market

IWATA, Japan - Yamaha prepared the long awaited introduction of its e-bike on the European market step by step. In the past years, they never made a...

In Europe, sales of bicycles and bicycle-related products have remained firm for Shimano. - Photo Bike Europe

Shimano sales slow down, but still firm

OSAKA, Japan - In its latest financial report, Shimano reports that market inventories of completed bicycles, especially the high-end bicycles...

The ‘Made in Japan’ Mamacheri e-bike brand with rain-protected front child seat/shopping basket and rear child seat is popular among urban families. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

No delayed Covid-effect as Japanese bicycle market dips

TOKYO, Japan - Neither the corona crisis or a shift in mentality to sustainable transport options have been able to lead to a strengthening of either...

Shimano has reported that Q1 net sales in its Bicycle Components division increased 13.9% - Photo Shimano

Shimano reports: cycling boom cooling down

OSAKA, Japan - Economic sanctions imposed on Russia by Western nations have created global energy shortages and a sudden rise in raw material prices,...

Shimano reports a brisk order intake of Dura-Ace and Ultegra group-sets as well as e-bike sports components and the Step series. – Photo Shimano

Shimano reports record 2021 sales but raises concerns over global...

OSAKA, Japan - Increased production capacities in factories in Japan in combination with a booming cycling market, made 2021 a best-ever year for...

Microfuel cell technology could extend the range, increase the operating time and reduce the weight of e-bikes. – Photo myFC

Fuel cell supplier myFC partners with Japanese bicycle component...

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Micro fuel cell company myFC has signed an agreement for the development and integration of their technology in e-bikes with a...

Yamaha's next e-bike hub motor factory will be located in India to supply the global market together with Hero Motors. – Photo Yamaha

Yamaha Motor and Hero Motors to partner in e-bike motor manufacturing

IWATA, Japan - A total of €2.5 million will be invested by Yamaha Motor and Hero Motors to open a facility for the production of e-bike hub motors....

Shimano reports that demand for bicycle-related products continues to be high. - Photo Shimano

Shimano bicycle components sales continue to increase

OSAKA, Japan - In its financial statement on the first nine months of 2021, the Shimano Group again reports a brisk sales increase of its bicycle...

Shimano reports continued high demand for the EP-8 e-bike drive system. – Photo Shimano

Shimano boosts bicycle components sales

OSAKA, Japan - In its financial statement on the first half of 2021, the Shimano Group again reports a brisk sales increase of its bicycle component...