Guiding Taiwan’s industry into the future
We sat down with Gina Chang, Secretary General of the Taiwan Bicycle Association, to discuss how Taiwan’s bicycle industry fared during the pandemic.
Stage Set for the Transport Revolution
High-profile patrons, presentations and discussions on the mobility of tomorrow: The 30th Eurobike becomes political and powers the bicycle forward.
Navigating the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic posed real challenges for Taiwanese manufacturers to meet existing orders and cover a globally increased demand.
SRAM buys cycle computer maker Hammerhead
Hammerhead will remain a stand-alone brand within the SRAM portfolio allowing the brand to continue to build upon its innovative product.
Kona Bicycles acquired by Kent Outdoors
Kona Bicycles has been bought by the Kent Outdoors group.
Porsche acquires majority stake in Greyp Bikes
Porsche has announced that it is acquiring a majority stake in Croatian e-bike producer Greyp Bikes.
Pierer Mobility takes over Felt Bicycles
The Rossignol Group has sold Felt Bicycles to Pierer Mobility. The move allows the ambitious Austrian company to expand its offering significantly and provide a springboard for expansion to North America.
BICO and Eurobike agree long-term trade fair partnership
Major German purchasing association Bike & Co (BICO), commits to the new Eurobike show from 13 to 17 July 2022 in Frankfurt.
Yamaha and Hero Motors join forces
Dedicated factory for hub-mounted drives to be built in Ludhiana, India.
India’s TVS Motor invests in Ego Movement
Indian motorcycle manufacturer TVS Motor is entering the dynamic European e-bike market with a long-term strategic partnership with Swiss e-bike manufacturer Ego Movement.
PON acquires Dorel Sports for US$810 million
Dorel Industries has sold its Sports division in an $810 million cash deal with Pon Holdings. PON will become the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world, reaching an estimated annual turnover of USD 2.95 billion.
Eurobike will be a safe showcase for innovation
Eurobike opens its doors from 1 to 4 September 2021 – for the first time since 2019. Some 630 exhibitors from 42 countries will be showcasing the latest products over 80,000 square metres of exhibition space. “We’re very pleased with the level of participation at Eurobike,” said Klaus Wellmann, CEO Messe Friedrichshafen.
Taipei Cycle goes ‘hybrid’ in 2022
Taipei Cycle will hold both a physical show and a virtual event dubbed ‘Taipei Cycle DigitalGo’ next year.
Record turnover and growth for Europe’s industry
The last 18 months have seen a massive growth in demand within the bicycle industry. According to Conebi’s European Bicycle Industry and Market Profile Report, sales skyrocketed by 40 percent in 2020.
Bicycle Cluster: a dedicated B2B search engine for the global bike industry
Bicycle Cluster is a search engine designed specifically for the bicycle industry. Launched in Taiwan in late 2020, the purpose-built platform is a digital information resource advantage for industry partners.
Eurobike to move to Frankfurt in 2022
Eurobike will be held at Messe Frankfurt from next year, solving the long-standing issues with access and accommodation and giving the world’s biggest bike show an even greater global reach.
Pandemic’s effect on Europe’s bike industry
Surveys commissioned by Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) show the European bicycle industry has done good business amidst the Covid-19 pandemic after some early hiccups.
Austria’s bicycle market on an electric high
Market data from Austria clearly confirm the trends seen in Germany and Switzerland: as the pandemic led to significantly increased demand, the bicycle business was one of the winners in the crisis, and the market grew by 13 percent in volume and by 26 percent in turnover.
Rein4ced raises fresh capital for expansion
With its steel-reinforced advanced composites, Rein4ced offers a way to build more rugged carbon parts at a high degree of automation. After a successful Series …
Shimano fights copycats
Consumers will be able to check the authenticity of Shimano products.
Messingschlager under new ownership
In a surprise move, German consumer electronic supplier Hama has become the majority owner of Messingschlager.
2020 market numbers: Germany’s bicycle boom is electrified
In 2020, the overall bicycle market in Germany grew by 16.9 percent to over five million units. Of this, 1.95 million were e-bikes, whose volume jumped by over 43 percent and market share grew from 31.5 to 38.7 percent.
Record turnover for Fox Factory in 2020
In 2020, the bicycle-related business of Fox Factory lifted the turnover of the company to new heights. For 2021 the company expects continued growth that should move its turnover over the one-billion-dollar mark.
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Stage Set for the Transport Revolution
High-profile patrons, presentations and discussions on the mobility of tomorrow: The 30th Eurobike becomes political and powers the bicycle forward.
Eurobike 2022 Promises Action with FMB Slopestyle Gold Event and Drop and Roll Show
Great atmosphere expected at the Eurobike Festival Days with FMB (Freeride Mountain Bike) Slopestyle Gold Event.
Overview: Indoor trainers at Taipei Cycle
COVID-19 turbocharges the rise of indoor cycling The global pandemic has been somewhat of a
More sprockets, wider ratios make chains and cassettes work harder
Taipei Cycle: the latest chains and cassettes keep pace as the cog-count on drivetrains grows ever higher.
Glorious Fashion
Crucial contact points between rider and bicycle
We round up some of the most exciting saddle and grip products at the Taipei show this year.
More electronics, fewer cables
The main trends in drivetrains to be seen in Taipei: more electronics, fewer cables and more cogs per cassette.
Darfon unveils next generation batteries and smart bike GPS accessory
We stopped by Darfon’s booth on Day 1 of the show for a chat with Evan Chang, Associate Vice President of Darfon’s Green Energy Products
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