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As UCI approval for using disc brakes in professional road racing is imminent Shimano is announcing 'New milestone in braking technology" in its 105 groupset. - Photo Shimano

Shimano Comes Prepared for UCI Disc Brake Approval

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - The UCI approval for using disc brakes in professional road racing and in races like the Tour de France is imminent. It's...

The Tern Ekocycle hydroformed frame is made from a minimum of 10% recycled aluminium. – Photo Tern

Tern Ekocycle Bikes Available at Harrods

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Tern announced the introduction of two limited-edition folding bicycles created for Ekocycle, an initiative launched by The...

Innova Rubber Co. Ltd. is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the Endurance Race of Taiwan. – Photo Innova

Innova Celebrates with Endurance Race of Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Innova Rubber Co. Ltd. is celebrating its 20th anniversary at this year's Taipei International Cycle Show. To mark the company...

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...

Endomondo CEO and founder Mette Lykke got 2.95 euro per user for her app that has over 20 million users. - Photo Endomondo

Under Armour Buys Sports App Company Endomondo

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - US multi-billion sports apparel maker Under Armour has taken over Danish Endomondo; a company that is based on an app that...

At Intermot 2012 some 100,000 people were informed on the subject ‘electric mobility on two wheels’ in the e-motion hall. – Photo Intermot

Intermot Focuses on E-mobility and E-bikes

COLOGNE, Germany - Motorcycles and scooters still will be the main products on display at the 2014 Intermot next October. However, the latest trends...

Hero Cycles MD Pankaj Munjal, “I am going to Germany to conclude a deal which will give us a larger footprint in bicycles.” – Photo Hero Cycles

Hero Aims at Establishing Global Footprint in Bikes

NEW DEHLI, India - Through acquisitions in Germany and on a longer term in the US, India's Hero Cycles is to grow the brand globally. The goal is to...

TranzX Diversifies OEM Product Range

TranzX Diversifies OEM Product Range

BAD NAUHEIM, Germany - JD Components, manufacturer of TranzX branded bicycle components and electronic e-bike drive systems, expands its product...

Baltik Vairas CEO Dirk Zwick. He was COO of Pantherwerke AG from September 2011 to February 2013. – Photo Baltik Vairas

Pantherwerke Blames Baltik Vairas for Insolvency

LÖHNE, Germany - Yesterday, after Bike Europe published that Pantherwerke AG filed for insolvency we received the following official statement from...

The Forum on the Future of Manufacturing started earlier today in Taipei, Taiwan where about 200 makers of footwear, sports apparel and bikes gathered at this 2-day event organized by the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry.  – Photo Bike Europe

Manufacturing Landscape to Change Dramatically

TAIPEI, Taiwan - That the manufacturing of (electric) bicycles, bike products and sporting goods will change dramatically in the next decade, is the...