All Bike & eBike articles – Page 63
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ArticleZweirad Union unveils production plan for Sangerhausen factory
Following the takeover of insolvent German bicycle manufacturer Sachsenring Bike Manufaktur in mid-February, the new owner, the German Zweirad Union E-Mobility und Produktion, has now communicated the first roadmap and outlines for future market-oriented bicycle production in the Sangerhausen plant. Behind the newly founded Zweirad Union E-Mobility stands an unnamed ...
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ArticleGiant Group sets further sales and profit records in 2020
For fiscal 2020, Taiwan’s largest bicycle manufacturer, Giant Group, reports total sales of New Taiwan Dollars 70.01 billion (€2.08bn-$2.45bn). This is an increase of 10.3 percent compared to the previous year. Rising global demand for both traditional and e-bikes also led to record profits. At TWD 4.95 billion (€147.29m-$173.43m), profit ...
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News briefsEnve Composites offers first custom carbon frames “Made in USA”
Since Amer Sports was acquired by Chinese sporting goods multi Anta Sports in 2019, the Finns (following the Mavic sale in mid-2019) have had only one bike product left in their portfolio. Now Enve Composites, one of the leading exponents of the finest carbon bicycle wheelsets and components among carbon ...
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ArticleMTB cycletech manufacturer Velobaze calls it quits
On March 25, partners, dealers and suppliers of Swiss MTB Cycletech producer Velobaze received the news that the manufacturer’s business operations “will be discontinued with immediate effect due to the current economic situation.” According to the Velobaze board of directors, this step had to be taken despite significant financial investment ...
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ArticleEuropean carbon bike frame factory opened in Portugal
Together with German carbon forge All Ahead Composites as a technology partner and Taiwanese supplier Art Collection Corporation as a design partner, the Portuguese companies Ciclo Fapril, Miranda Bike Parts and Rodi Rims & Wheels have established a European carbon frame factory under the name Carbon Team. In 2016, these ...
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News briefsLarge increases in purchases and production of bikes in Italy
A total of 2.01 million bicycles were sold in Italy in 2020, or 17 percent more than in the previous year, according to data provided by the Associazione Nazionale Ciclo Motociclo Accessori (ANCMA), the Italian bike industry association. The Covid-19 pandemic contributed to the strong increase, driving the demand for ...
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News briefsSigma presents new brand logo
To strengthen its Sigma brand, German bike computer and lighting provider Sigma Sport-Elektro has introduced a new, modern logo just in time for the new season. According to the company, the rebranding also represents the ongoing development of Sigma, which is currently undergoing a transformation process: “Sigma ...
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News briefsBurley expands distribution in the Nordic region
U.S. bike trailer and child seat expert Burley Design is expanding its distribution to the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden) through a new partnership with Denmark-based Cycle Service Nordic. This partnership grants independent bicycle dealers access to Burley products and the ability to include the brand’s trailers and accessories ...
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Brompton and Freitag collaborate on bicycle backpack
British folding bike manufacturer Brompton and Swiss bag specialist Freitag are collaborating on a high-priced bike bag project. The “F748 Coltrane Backpack for Brompton” is made of used truck tarpaulin and attaches to an aluminum Brompton front carrier frame with hook-and-loop straps so it can be easily removed and used ...
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ArticleShimano launches centennial website and announces executive changes
Shimano is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a new centennial website and photobook, which look back at the company’s product and technology achievements. Founded in 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano, the company has now grown to employ more than 11,000 people. The centennial website features photos and videos of ...
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EuroSIMA and UNION sport & cycle announce strategic alliance
The European Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (EuroSIMA) and UNION sport & cycle, which represents 1,400 France-based businesses in the sports industry, have joined forces to give their combined 2,200 member companies more leverage, especially as these businesses deal with the current crisis. Through the new alliance, the two associations have ...
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ArticleLiv Cycling unveils second global brand campaign “Liv Committed”
Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, has launched the second part of its global brand campaign, “Liv Committed.” The campaign primarily celebrates the resilience shown by the cycling community over the past year. The campaign hero film was created with inspiration directly from the Liv ...
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News briefsNew Rose Store in Cologne launches with new retail space concept
Rose Bikes, which has transformed itself from a BTC to an omnichannel provider, plans to open its sixth store in May in Cologne - first with a pop-up space only, followed by a grand opening in August, Covid regulations permitting. The two-story Rose Store in downtown Cologne will offer more ...
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ArticleDTC e-bike brand VanMoof heralds global stationary service expansion
As part of its core global strategy, flourishing DTC e-bike supplier VanMoof announces plans to expand its local presence from eight to 50 cities over the next six months. With this move, the Dutch company aims to strengthen its position “as an e-bike leader” in the field of urban mobility. ...
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News briefsMTB Tourism Congress 2021 more international and digital-only
“Roots - exploring the trail ahead” - under this title, the organizer, Mountainbike Tourismusforum Deutschland, invites participants to the sixth German Mountain Bike Tourism Congress. This year, due to the Corona pandemic, it will open its doors digitally only from May 4-6. Apart from that, the organizer promises more international ...
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Prophete-Cycle Union Group completes management team
Prophete-Cycle Union Group, a German bicycle supplier, has completed its management team with Sven Elmers as its COO. The supply chain expert joins from competitor Derby Cycle. In his new role, Elmers is responsible for purchasing, production planning, assembly, logistics and workshop operations at both Prophete, which serves the mass ...
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Sport Import distributes Chimpanzee Nutrition in Benelux and Austria
Since the start of the year, the German bicycle wholesaler and importer Sport Import has been the exclusive distributor of the Czech Chimpanzee Natural Nutrition products in Benelux and Austria. Katadyn Germany, a subsidiary of the globally active Katadyn Group Switzerland, had initially taken over the exclusive Chimpanzee distribution for ...
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News briefsRebike Mobility receives further financial injection
To maintain its current growth rate, the German e-bike mobility company Rebike Mobility has been able to raise further capital. As part of a Series B financing round, €10 million were raised. Source: Rebike Rebike founders and MDs Sven Erger (left) and Thomas Bernik. With the fresh ...
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ArticleCanyon launches in Canada
Following its successful entry into the U.S. market in 2017, and just days after Belgian investor group Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) and co-investor Tony Fadell invested in the company, German bicycle supplier Canyon Bicycles – claiming to be the “world’s leading DTC bicycle brand“ – has announced its entry into ...
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News briefsPOC expands e-tail and marketing team
Source: POC Lukas Malgay Lukas Malgay has been supporting the e-tail and digital team of Swedish brand POC as online account manager Europe since March 1. For the past three and a half years, Malgay worked in sales & sales marketing for the manufacturer of cycling and ...
