All Bike & eBike articles – Page 15
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ArticleManufacturer of Schwalbe tires massively expands recycling
One year after the introduction of the first Green Marathons bicycle tire – made from used tires, among other things – the German Schwalbe bicycle tire manufacturer Ralf Bohle GmbH announces that the majority of its Schwalbe tire range will be manufactured with recycled carbon black (rCB) with immediate effect. ...
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ArticleDarfon Electronics takes over wholesaler and importer Grofa
In August 2020, the German wholesaler and importer Grofa Action Sports GmbH took over the exclusive distribution of the e-bike brand BESV from electronics giant Darfon Electronics Corp. in Germany and Austria. The management board of the listed Taiwanese company has now approved an agreement to this effect. According to ...
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News briefsBiciclick ventures outside Spain
Biciclick (biciclick.es), a buying group with a specialty in e-bikes (not to be confused with bibiclick.co, an apparent bike-rental service), has been operating a multichannel business exclusive to Spain. This year, however, as we learn from CMDsport, the group has opened its e-commerce to nine other European countries: France, Italy, ...
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ArticleGerman custom bike manufacturer Rotor Bikes relaunches directly after insolvency
Due to liquidity problems, the Leipzig-based complete bike, frame and wheel manufacturer Rotor Bikes GmbH (not to be confused with the Spanish bicycle component manufacturer Rotor Components Technologicos S.L.!) filed for insolvency on June 4. According to the company, this step has set the course for a new start under ...
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ArticleNew Cake owner introduces himself and his future plans
After Cake founder and CEO Stefan Ytterborn (also founder of the protective equipment company POC) lost a major investor at short notice and his e-motorcycle and e-bike company, founded in 2016, had to file for insolvency on Feb. 1 of this year, the insolvency administrator gave little news about the ...
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ArticleFitness equipment giant Dyaco opens new e-bike factory in Taiwan
Around two years ago, Taiwan’s listed fitness equipment provider Dyaco International Inc. took over the bicycle factory of ODM and OEM manufacturer Iuvo in Dajia. In doing so, the company invested in its young e-bike business (including the newly created e-bike brand Cikada). As the Iuvo factory was located on ...
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ArticleRemanufactured Brose e-bike drivetrains now available via Ra-Co
German and Austrian IBDs can now easily purchase the sustainable remanufactured e-bike drivetrains from Berlin-based e-bike drivetrain producer Brose E-Bike via its long-standing sales partner Ra-Co Radsport Components GmbH. The two companies have been cooperating since 2020. Ra-Co has now expanded its range of Brose products to include remanufactured motors. ...
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ArticleUS outdoor participation reaches record levels for ninth consecutive year
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and its philanthropic arm, the Outdoor Foundation, released the results of its 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report this week. The report provides outdoor industry members with exclusive participation and activity data that will inform business strategies for the coming year. The report shows that ...
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News briefsSanta Cruz Bikes founder advises Specialized
Source: Specialized Rob Roskopp As US bike supplier Specialized Bicycle Components just confirmed in its in-house newsletter, the California-based company has appointed Rob Roskopp, the founder of MTB forge Santa Cruz Bicycles, to an advisory role. With Roskopp, who founded Santa Cruz Bicycles in 1993 and left ...
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News briefsMichelin soles make their road bike debut
Michelin’s soles are entering the road cycling sector, a two-wheel discipline in which the brand was not yet represented, after MTB, enduro, gravel, downhill and cross-country. The debut of Michelin soles in road cycling has been realized by JV International srl, an Italian company to which Michelin has entrusted the ...
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News briefsSidi sends its dial closure into space with NASA
Source: Sidi Sport Sidi dial system on venous-constriction cuffs worn by astronauts Sidi Sport has joined Crew-8, the eighth operational astronaut mission that SpaceX is conducting for NASA to the International Space Station. Sidi is on board with its dial system, which is used as a closure ...
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ArticlePierer Mobility reports strong Q2, announces realignment of the bicycle division
Pierer Mobility AG released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting continued growth across key financial metrics. The company also announced a significant strategic realignment of its bicycle division, reflecting its commitment to streamlining operations and enhancing profitability in the competitive e-mobility market Key financial highlights of ...
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ArticleMore than a trade show: Pitti premieres BECYCLE before start of the Tour de France
On the occasion of the historic start of the Tour de France in Florence, Italy, Pitti Immagine, an organizer of international cultural and trend events, is launching a new event focusing on the cycling industry, culture and lifestyle. BECYCLE, which will take place from June 26-28 at the historic Leopolda ...
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ArticleHighBar Systems completely rethinks bike helmet retention system
Source: HighBar System The first helmets with the new HighBar system have already been worn by Canyon riders in various races. This summer, the German company will launch the first bicycle helmets with the HighBar system on the world market. For several years, a group of well-known ...
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ArticleSurprise drop in FY23 sales at Rotor
Rotor, the Spanish producer of bicycle components, had projected record sales for the full year 2023 but has ended up posting a 20 percent decline in revenues to €17.5 million, according to CMDsport. The company is now projecting a reversal of the reversal for the current year, hoping to achieve ...
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ArticleA growing market for cycling apparel
Technavio, the consultancy and market-research firm, is forecasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.02 percent, to a value of $1.81 billion, in the worldwide market for cycling apparel over the next four years, from now to 2028. The firm is defining cycling apparel as “shoes, pants, jerseys, shorts, ...
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ArticleBianchi opens new factory, new CEO since start of the year
Source: Bianchi The new Bianchi headquarter in Treviglio was officially inaugurated on June 4, 2024 Italian bicycle manufacturer Bianchi officially opened a new factory on June 4. The factory is located in the same building in Via delle Battaglie in Treviglio, where Bianchi has had its headquarters ...
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News briefsCanyon Bicycles opens test center near Madrid
Canyon Bicycles has opened a test and community center in Tres Cantos, on the northern outskirts of Madrid. It is the first Canyon Factory Service (CFS) in Spain and the fifth worldwide. The location offers repair services, for both minor repairs and annual servicing, as well as bike advice direct ...
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News briefsEU bike trade down in FY23
The EU’s exports of electric and standard bicycles together declined by 10 percent in value year-on-year over the course of 2023, amounting to €1.03 billion. The decline in imports was more than twice as steep, at 21 percent, to a total of €1.98 billion. So reports the EU’s statistical office, ...
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News briefsLabel Collective launches inaugural cycling apparel collection
Label Collective, or simply Label, a new activewear brand focused on cycling, is introducing its first cycling apparel range, dubbed the Connection Collection. The name emphasizes that the brand aims to connect riders of all abilities as a community. The collection comprises jerseys and long-sleeve jerseys, bibs, gilets and a ...
