Industry News & Blogs
Trek Adds MTBs to Custom Bike Program
WATERLOO, USA- Trek Bicycle has added an entirely new dimension to their custom bike program, Project One, with the addition of their most popular mountain bikes. According to Trek in a market where product design is fueled by specific rider preferences, Project One will allow riders the world-over ...
Young Adults Forgotten Generation in Outdoor Wear
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – The OutDoor Show, taking place from Thursday 11 July to Sunday 14 July in Friedrichshafen, will be presenting new, younger collections from several different brands. Main reason: young adults are a forgotten generation for outdoor apparel. "For many years, 'classic outdoor...
Naples Bike Maker Schiano Celebrates 90 Years
NAPLES, Italy - Mario Schiano srl is a Neapolitan bike maker. Mario Schiano founded the company in 1923 in Frattaminore, Naples. That means ninety years of experience, dynamism, labor and sacrifice. The company is now headed by the third generation. From grandfather Mario, passing Antonio and Giusep...
How To Prevent Recalls of Li-Ion Batteries
HONG KONG - Reports from safety issues in the field require a recall of the whole batch. This is a not only a costly and complex operation, but also hurts the image of the e-bike manufacturer and the industry as a whole. There are a few simple steps e-bike manufacturers/importers can take – in clos...
Scott Sports Opens First Concept Store
LANDQUART, Switzerland – Early June Scott Sports officially opened the doors of its first concept store in collaboration with Bike4Fun. Only one year after presenting the philosophy and first ideas to its partners, Scott welcomed business relations in Landquart to reveal a new dimension of bike shop...
ECF Launches European Cycling Barometer
VIENNA, Austria – The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) launches a new benchmarking report which provides a multi-dimensional view on cycling in all 27 EU countries. ECF Cycling Barometer Project Manager Chloe Mispelon said "The main purpose of launching the ECF Cycling Barometer today is to get p...
Sustainable2Wheels Yearbook for MEPs
BRUSSELS, Belgium - At Sustainable 2Wheels,on Wednesday 18 September on the Esplanade of the European Parliament in Brussels, ETRA will officially present the first edition of its Sustainable2Wheel Yearbook to European decision-makers and to the European 2Wheel community. The publication will featur...
Vittoria Expands Business on North American Market
ST-LAURANT, Canada – Vittoria Industries North America and Outdoor Gear Canada agreed upon a new distribution strategy on the North American market. Both companies will distribute Vittoria, Geax and Selle Italia in Canada. "We have distributed Vittoria for over 20 years in Canada successfully", said...
Kenda to Concentrate Development on 650b and 29-inch in MTB
The Honey Badger is Kenda’s new vanguard tire in its MTB range. Like its namesake the Honey Badger, this tire just ‘don’t care’ – meaning Kenda claims it is suitable for all conditions. TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The introduction of the Honey Badger also marks Kenda’s new strategy in MTB tires. The former t...
Dorel Cuts Jobs Due to Disappointing Bike Sales
MONTREAL, Canada – The continued poor weather across the U.S., Canada and Europe has led to lower than expected sales volumes, particularly in the independent bicycle dealer channel. As a result Dorel Industries stated that second quarter earnings in its bicycle division will be weaker than anticipa...
