Rosie Burgin

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According to the European Public Prosecutor, the two companies imported e-bikes into Belgium in separate parts, allegedly to avoid the payment of anti-dumping duties due on the importation of fully assembled e-bikes. – Photo EPPO

Three convicted for evading €3.1 million in duties on imported...

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - One individual and two companies have been found guilty of evading customs duties on the importation of e-bikes from China....

With the DNGate clutch system the wheelset maintains inertia and rotation after the motor power is cut off. - Photo Bike Europe

DTboost saving power with frictionless hub motor

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Robotics specialist Da Shiang Automation (DSA) premiered a frictionless hub motor at this year's Taipei Cycle show. Entering the...

Founded in 1988, Kona is known for its mountain and cyclocross bikes. – Photo Kona

Kona Bicycles owner appoints new CFO amidst Sea Otter confusion

PARK City, Utah - Kona Bicycles was a noticeable last-minute absence at this week's Sea Otter event in California. The brand pulled down their booth...

CKC’s CK-TB7 biomass pedal has been designed specifically for repairability. – Photos Bike Europe

CKC focuses on repairability with biomass pedal

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Formed in 2016, CKC Environmental Technology focuses on using fibre particulate composite materials from the rice farming industry...

Berria Bikes has an annual capacity of 19,000 units on its 3,000m2 on-site production facility in Villarrobledo, Spain. - Photo Dieter Wertz

Spanish production figures showing small sign of market turnaround?

MADRID, Spain - Bicycle production in Spain saw a 6.8% year-on-year decrease in production in February, after registering a 10.5% decrease in the...

Besides strong brands such as Gazelle in the Netherlands performing well, Pon continued to explore new opportunities in 2023, such as the partnership with Volkswagen Financial services to expand opportunities in the bike leasing segment. – Photo Bike Europe

Pon declares 'robust' 2023 performance despite bike market correction

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Following a historic year in 2022, the bike division of Pon Holdings has reported a 5% drop in 2023. Referring to the...

Incoming CEO Ed Cully previously held the same position at Whytes bikes. – Photo enviolo

enviolo appoints new CEO as David Hancock steps down

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - E-bike component manufacturer, enviolo has appointed a new CEO. Ed Cully has succeeded inaugural CEO David Hancock and...

The new Essa system is compatible with Shimano’s current 8-speed Hyperglide systems. – Photos Shimano

Shimano targets entry-level cyclists with new component system

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano has launched a new affordable component system, Shimano Essa, which will be compatible with the bicycle component maker's...

Circulatory Capital was a lead investor when Rebike raised €24 million to expand into France, the Netherlands and Switzerland. – Photo Rebike

Private equity supporting growth of micromobility's circular future

EDINBURGH, Scotland - A 9-digit private growth-equity fund which has already supported Rebike, Bike Club and Grover in the micromobility sector,...

Bike Venture’s Startup and Innovation Zone on the Taipei Cycle show exhibition floor proved to be a successful formula. – Photo Bike Venture

Inaugural Bike Venture brings investor interest to Taipei Cycle show

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The inaugural Bike Venture Program, co-hosted by Taipei Cycle and ecosystem builder Anchor Asia (aka Anchor Taiwan), brought a new...