All Bike & eBike articles – Page 91
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ArticleBüchel integrates Kuhnert and Exal into group portfolio
In streamlining the organization, Kuhnert Drahtwaren and Exal Europe have been integrated into the Büchel Group. “Since Jan. 1 of this year, Büchel GmbH & Co. Fahrzeugteilefabrik KG has taken over the joint business operations of the two companies,” reads a statement from the German bicycle parts manufacturer’s corporate headquarters ...
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News briefsUrban Drivestyle presents four-wheeled cabin pedelec prototype
E-mobility startup Urban Drivestyle Berlin has presented the first prototype of a four-wheeled cabin pedelec called the Duo Moke. With its fat tires, it is more reminiscent of an e-Kettcar or an e-beach buggy. On its blog, the company displays it as a stylish e-mobile for cool urban jungle tours. ...
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Bern Helmets prepares for future development
Bern Helmets has announced an expanded leadership team. Founder Dennis Leedom will join Adam Godwin, CFO, in leading a team of seasoned action sports professionals from the new headquarters in the Cordage Commerce Center, a renovated industrial park in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Leedom has more than 25 years of experience in ...
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Liv Cycling strengthens its commitment to women in professional cycling
Liv Cycling, a U.S.-based company committed to getting more women on bikes, has expanded Liv Racing and its 2021 squad, officially welcoming Linda Indergand (SUI), Sarah Hill (RSA) and Dani Johnson (USA) to the team. This news follows Liv’s recent announcement as the exclusive partner of the Liv Racing Women’s ...
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News briefsSpecial needs bike producer Van Raam buys Polish factory
To meet the high demand for special needs bikes, Dutch special and therapeutic bike producer Van Raam has bought a factory in Poland. The contract was signed already in mid-December. No information was provided on the purchase price. The factory is located in the southwest of the country, in Wykroty, ...
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ArticleHerrmans Group: Increasing investments in team and machine park
Growing demand for bicycles has also led to increasing production capacity at Finnish producer Herrmans Group. Its subsidiary Herrmans Bike Components, in particular, has grown at a good pace in recent years, and it continues to grow. Therefore, the company announced that several (not quantified) investments were made in both ...
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News briefsAbus: Fifth family generation in key positions
August Bremicker Söhne KG – better known globally by its abbreviated name, Abus – is setting the course for the future. With Daniel Bremicker and Nicolas-David Bremicker, two great-great-grandsons of the company’s founder August Bremicker have taken on important management functions in the company for preventive security technology, which was ...
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ArticlePon sells stake in Accell
According to reports in various Dutch media, Pon Holdings B.V. sold its 20-percent corporate stake in competitor Accell Group N.V. at the end of last year. At the time of writing, no official comment was available from either Pon or Accell. In 2017, Pon Holdings, which is well-positioned in the ...
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News briefsMoots Cycles celebrates its 40th anniversary
Source: Moots Cycles U.S. bicycle company Moots Cycles celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2021. The niche supplier has made a name for itself not only in its home country, but worldwide as one of the leading titanium frame manufacturers – not so much by volume, but by ...
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ArticleOpen letter from German Bicycle Industry Association against complete shutdown
In an open letter, the German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV), the national lobby and service provider for the German and international bicycle industry, has written to the German government opposing a complete shutdown of the economy as a measure against the Corona pandemic. While ZIV fully recognizes the need for ...
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ArticleBritish Cycling saw extreme surge in popularity of biking in 2020
With figures released from The Active Lives Children and Young People survey showing that over 1.4 million more children took up the opportunity to cycle in 2020, British Cycling, the UCI-recognized national governing body for cycling, has described this as a “milestone” in its campaign to help young people lead ...
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News briefsSchöffel launches digital brand experience for retailers
Schöffel has opened a “Digital Brand Space,” making its entire brand world a virtual experience. The German outdoor company’s retail partners can enter the digital, three-dimensional space at any time and from anywhere in the world and access information and photo and video material from the Schöffel collections. The brand ...
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New international sales director at Protective
Source: Protective Jörg Kazubek Jörg Kazubek took over the position of international sales director at German cycling apparel brand Protective. Kazubek looks back on more than 30 years of experience in the industry as well as in sales. During his 14 years at Thaler Sports, he worked ...
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News briefsAntonio Dus is the new CEO of Cicli Pinarello
Source: Pinarello Antonio Dus After heading Tecnica Group for the past five years, Antonio Dus has now been named the new global CEO of Cicli Pinarello. He has a financial stake in the high-end bicycle brand, which came under L Catterton’s control, the LVMH-backed private equity firm, ...
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ArticleBike stocks 2020: Corona gives the bicycle industry a turbo boost
Same same but different – 2020 has been a real rollercoaster. Not only for the world economy but for each individual: Corona set the course. 2020 saw the most extreme stock market movements ever. What it finally taught us above all: whether economic, trade or other wars, political crises or ...
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ArticleE-bike start-up Angell launches communication across U.K. and Europe
Angell, a French brand founded in 2018 that claims to make the world’s lightest electric bike (<16kg), has appointed the London office of Purple PR to handle all communications in the U.K. and Europe. Purple will oversee launches, influencers, events and partnerships throughout these markets. Source: Angell Angell ...
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ArticleWho are the winners of the Corona summer?
The outdoor industry and tourism associations weathered the first Corona summer quite well. Some hiking and biking equipment suppliers were even able to record double-digit growth rates compared to the previous year. However, things are now looking rather bleak for the first few months of the coming year.
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SunGod supports GB Snowsport, POW U.K. and Canyon DHB cycling team
SunGod, a DTC eyewear brand launched in 2013 on crowdfunding site Indiegogo by Zoe Armstrong and Ali Watkiss from London, has announced that it will be supporting the next generation of British snowsports athletes as the official eyewear partner of GB Snowsport. Just a few weeks ago, the young brand ...
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Taichung Bike Week announces dates for 2021 show
The next edition of the Taichung Bike Week will be held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, 2021. The 2020 event was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The show will take place at three Taichung hotels, The Splendor, The Tempus, and The Evergreen. The Taichung Bike Week is open ...
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Vaude film documentary wins Cannes Corporate Movies & TV Awards (Full Video)
With the film “Eis und Palmen” (Ice & Palms), a documentary about the unusual crossing of the Alps by two friends by bike and ski, German outdoor brand Vaude has convinced the international jury of the Cannes Corporate Movies & TV Awards 2020. The production team received the Silver Dolphin ...
