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With the continued drop of the euro against the US dollar intense discussions on margins and prices are expected to be all over the Taipei Cycle 2015. – Photo Bike Europe

Euro Rate, Prices & Margins Main Theme at Taipei Cycle

TAIPEI, Taiwan - One day before the 2015 Taipei International Cycle Show opens its doors, the euro rate is casting its shadow over the event already....

Accell sold 23% more e-bikes. They account now for 41% of the Group’s overall turnover in the bicycle segment. In particular e-Performance bikes proved popular. – Photo Bike Europe

Accell Group Reports Strong 2014 Results

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Today stock-listed Accell Group NV published its 2014 financial results. The holding of numerous bike companies had an...

China is commonly considered as a sourcing country for e-bikes and components, but not yet as an export destination for high end products. That’s to change. - Photo Bike Europe

China Bicycle Association Organizes Study Trip

TIANJIN, China - The e-bike market in China is changing rapidly after the government's announcement last April to grow the average export value to...

Dorel is currently discussing suitable price increases with retailers. - Photo Dorel

Strength of US Dollar Expected to Impact Dorel in 2015

MONTREAL, Canada - Dorel Industries Inc. today stated that the surge in the value of the U.S. dollar versus the majority of the company's other...

Over the past year the exchange rate of the euro against the dollar fell by about 17% making parts & accessories made in the Far East thus 17% more expensive. – Photo Bike Europe

Price Hikes Inevitable Due to Drop of Euro Rate

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - There are already bike makers that have raised their prices at the start of the new year. But much more is to come and...

Danish E-bike Market Stabilizing At 4%

Danish E-bike Market Stabilizing At 4%

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Cycling is hot in Denmark. Regular news report on cycling events in Copenhagen might look as if all Danes are cycling. Although...

At next week’s Taichung Bike Week FSA will present its new and expanded line-up of chains. – Photo Bike Europe

FSA Focuses on Chains

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - At next week's Taichung Bike Week FSA will present (among other new components for MY 2016) its new line-up of chains. After...

Commencal is opening its subsidiary in the US. – Photo Commencal

Commencal Opens US Subsidiary

SAN DIEGO, USA - To meet growing demand for better service and improved lead times, the Andorran brand Commencal opened an office, showroom and...

With production in Bangladesh and with (GSP+) duty free import in the EU, price level for carbon bikes will undoubtedly drop. – Photo Meghna

Production of Carbon Frames Starting in Bangladesh

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Europe's 5th largest bike supplier is to start making carbon frames and forks beginning 2015. They will be offered on an...

The '13' brand offers combination of aero features and comfort that mark out the bikes. - Photo Halfords

Halfords UK Targeting Premium Bike Segments

REDDITCH, UK - '13' is the newly launched premium brand from UK's biggest bike retailer Halfords. Premium bike sales have underpinned Halfords recent...