International
Harley Offshoot Now Pioneering e-Bike Connectivity
Milwaukee, US The poster child of noisy motorcycles, Harley-Davidson, has continued its move into micromobility by becoming one of the first manufacturers to incorporate Google Cloud connectivity into its e-bikes. The US company’s e-bike arm, Serial 1, last week launched its second-generation CTY e-bikes with the enhanced connectivity, to capture ride data, improve security and…
BikeExchange Signs Partnership with Top US e-Mobility Firm
Miami, US Melbourne-based online retailer BikeExchange has boosted its presence in the e-mobility market by signing a partnership with US company Simply EV. The Simply EV chain of more than 50 stores and e-commerce sells a range of e-bikes, e-scooters, electric motorcycles, e-marine and accessories. It is part of Revolution Brands International and stocks one…
Specialized Appoints First Chief of Worldwide Markets
California, US Former Pon.Bike and Canyon chief Armin Landgraf has been appointed Specialized’s Chief of Worldwide Markets. A statement by Specialized says Armin will be “responsible for driving excellence and innovation in rider and retailer engagement to create a modern ecosystem that amplifies benefits to riders, retailers, and the brand”. “Armin knows how to lead…
Samsung Preparing to Trial Solid-State Battery Production
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Samsung has started constructing a pilot production line for solid-state batteries. The company’s battery development arm, Samsung SDI, is developing its ‘S-Line’ in the South Korean province of Gyeonggi-do, in a bid to become a market leader in solid-state batteries. The rise of solid-state batteries could bring major benefits for the bicycle…
First Mobile Lift for e-Cargo Bikes
Oxfordshire, UK English company EZLift has developed a mobile bicycle lift specially designed for electric cargo bikes. It builds upon EZLift’s world-first modular, battery-operated lift, released earlier this year. “Due to the recent explosive growth of e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and e-motorcycles, current shop stands are not fit for purpose,” the company says on its website.…
Vittoria Building World First Innovation Centre
Milan, Italy Italian tyre manufacturer Vittoria has started the construction of what it is calling “the world’s first all-discipline cycling experience, innovation centre and knowledge hub for bicycle tyre development”. Vittoria Park is being built around the company’s headquarters near Milang and is scheduled to be completed by September. The 50,000m2 facility will include more…
Compostable Bidons for Cannondale World Tour teams
Budapest, Hungary Cannondale has unveiled 100% compostable bidons that will be used by its World Tour road cycling teams, starting with this month’s Giro d’Italia. Both the EF Education – EasyPost men’s team and EF Education – TIBCO – SVB women’s team will be using the bottles as a solution the approximately 34,000 bottles that…
Austrian Bikes Sales Top Billion-Dollar Milestone
Vienna, Austria Bicycle sales in Austria topped €1 billion (A$1.467 billion) for the first time in 2021, as rising e-bike and cargo bikes sales negated a slight overall decline in the total number of units sold. Sales totalled €1.03 billion, a 17% increase on the previous year and a three-fold increase compared to 2015. Based…
China COVID Measures and Ukraine Invasion Keep Brakes on Shipping
Shanghai, China Strict Covid lockdowns in several Chinese cities and the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has shipping experts predicting the international container crisis is unlikely to improve soon. “Global fret ensues as several cities in China go into strict lockdown, including Shanghai and Shenzen,” according to a statement by container logistics service xChange. “This…
Spanish Ministry Proposes Compulsory e-Bike Insurance
Spain The Spanish government is considering implementing mandatory insurance for e-bikes, a policy that would put it at odds with the rest of Europe. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation’s push to incorporate “personal mobility vehicles” within regular motor vehicle regulations would bring a need for compulsory insurance for electric bicycles. The controversial proposal…