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The good quality of the cycling infrastructure is often seen as a major reason for growing bicycle sales, also speed-pedelecs. – Photo Bike Europe

Brisk sales increase at speed-pedelec market in the Netherlands

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The first half of 2022 saw a brisk increase in speed-pedelec sales in the Netherlands. From January to June the number of...

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...

Belgium is still a big market for speed-pedelecs like this Bikelife shop makes clear. – Photo Bikelife.be

Belgium reports brisk speed-pedelec sales after slow start in 2022

BRUSSELS, Belgium - As one of the most important speed-pedelec markets in the European Union, the industry was rather worried about the sluggish...

Online Magazine: Eurobike reaffirms strengthening position of e-bikes

Online Magazine: Eurobike reaffirms strengthening position of e-bikes

European bicycle markets counted wins and losses in 2021, with the difficulties in supply chain hampering availability. But one thing that can't be...

“As an industry we have stepped up the market volumes structurally above pre-corona levels,” explained ZIV Managing Director Burkhard Stork. - Photo Bike Europe

German market shows no sign of slowing as sales continue to grow

BERLIN, Germany - The e-bike and bicycle sales record during the 2020 pandemic were not just a hype. The latest market statistics published by the...

Rose Bikes will continue to invest in employees, product development, technology, marketing and expansion. - Photo Rose Bikes

Expansion paves way for Rose Bikes to achieve double-digit sales...

BOCHOLT, Germany - German D2C bicycle supplier Rose Bikes GmbH closed its fiscal year 2020/21, with a sales increase of 8.5% compared to the previous...

Bike Europe issue 1/2022 available online now

Bike Europe issue 1/2022 available online now

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Incase it didn't arrive on your doormat, the February edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2022) is now available to...

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...

“We are modernising our business model and that is for sure a necessity to be prepared for the future.” – Photo Bike Europe

Why did Specialized decide to start selling online now?

ARNHEM, the Netherlands - The announcement last week that Specialized starts to offer online bicycle and e-bike sales and distribute directly to the...

The e-bike market value has been boosted in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, reports GfK. – Photo Bike Europe

Premium e-bikes gain market share in Germany and Benelux in 2021

AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands - The average retail price for e-bikes increased between 4% and 12.5% last year in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium....