International
Top European Manufacturer Launches New E-Bike Subsidiary in Australia
Wels, Austria Europe’s leading manufacturer of powered two-wheelers, Pierer Mobility Group, has launched an Australian subsidiary of its “new mobility” division. Pierer New Mobility Australia has established a headquarters in Sydney and has launched the business this year with its brands Husqvarna E-Bicycles and Gas Gas, a Spanish motorcycle manufacturer that moved into e-bikes in…
Giant Jumps into Indoor Market with Stages Purchase
Portland, Oregon Giant Group has escalated its presence in the indoor cycling market by investing heavily in one of the leaders in the sector in North America, Stages Cycling Inc. Taiwan-based Giant announced a US$20 million (A$29 million) investment in Stages, including buying 32.5% of the company’s ordinary shares. A statement from Giant says the…
BikesOnline Bringing Thok to Australia
Alba, Italy A new player in the Italian e-bike sector, Thok, is collaborating with Sydney-based online retailer BikesOnline to make the brand available in this country. The e-bike specialist has experienced rapid sales growth since its debut in Europe five years ago, with aggressive designs inspired by motorsport. The company reported selling 60% more bikes…
Folding Bike Giant Seeks Supply Solutions to Global Challenges
Greenford, UK Mounting predictions of a possible invasion of Taiwan by China is one of several reasons folding bike pioneer Brompton is shifting parts of its supply chain away from those two countries, the company has revealed. Additional global challenges such as Brexit, transportation through the Suez Canal and the impacts of Covid have all…
Mate’s First SUV Wins Design Award
Copenhagen, Denmark In the wake of Mate.Bike Australia’s launch in June, the parent company in Denmark has struck gold with its first e-cargo bike. The Mate SUV last week won the Gold distinction award at the German Design Award, the premier award of the German Design Council. The SUV was nominated because of its features…
US Court Upholds Fraud Claims Against BikeExchange Subsidiary
North Carolina, US A US court has upheld claims of fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets and common-law unfair competition against BikeExchange’s bike delivery service, Kitzuma. The US General Court of Justice – Superior Court Division refused submissions by Kitzuma and two of its founders to have the claims dismissed. The hearing on 30th November was…
Letter From America – Economic Headwinds Bring Dour Outlook for 2023
Sante Fe, US As the year winds down, looking toward 2023 is a daunting task whether as a manufacturer, supplier or retailer. So let’s take a stab at some prognostications and sort out the macro-economic headwinds and the downdrafts wafting through retail. Nonetheless, now is the time to rewrite and rethink forecasts for next year.…
Bosch Unveils New Lighter e-MTB Drive System
Reutlingen, Germany Bosch has unveiled its new Performance Line CX-R Limited drive unit for high-performance mountain bikes. The CX-R Limited is the lightest drive unit produced by Bosch eBike Systems and is equipped with a new Race Mode developed exclusively for the new drive unit. A statement from the company says the limited-edition motor provides…
BirdBike Finally Arrives in Australia
Miami, Florida Florida company Bird Global last month released its BirdBike in the Australian market, for sale through some of the country’s largest appliance and electrical retailers. A year after BirdBikes were launched into overseas markets, Bird announced its two models of the e-bike will be sold through JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and Bike Exchange,…
Green Giant Celebrates Half a Century
Taichung, Taiwan Giant Group celebrated its 50th anniversary last month with a series of events held at the company’s global headquarters in the Central Taiwan Science Park and a strong focus on sustainability. Giant Group CEO Young Liu used the anniversary celebrations to launch the group’s future ESG (environmental, social and governance) strategy Cycling for…