International
SiDI Bought by Italian Investment Corporation
Maser, Italy Italian investment holdings company Italmobiliare last month purchased prized cycling and motorcycling footwear company SiDI Sport. The purchase of the 62-year-old Italian company is the latest in Italmobilaire’s strategy to invest in companies with “major innovative Made in Italy brands”. “SiDI Sport is an Italian success story as its founder, Dino Signori, has…
Look Inside Seven Radically Different Bike Shops
Frankfurt, Germany It’s amazing how varied bike shops can be and still trade successfully. Arriving in Frankfurt with a day to spare before Eurobike-related activities, gave me the opportunity to visit seven radically different bike shops spread throughout the city and suburbs. My three modes of transport between the shops were metro, trams and shared…
‘SUVs’ Bringing New e-Bike Audience
Frankfurt, Germany E-Bike ‘SUVs’ are emerging as the most important e-bike sectors to attract newcomers to cycling, according to industry leaders at a Eurobike workshop. Authorities speaking at the e-Bike: A Game Changer workshop said these ‘sports utility’ e-bikes, combining the sportiness and youth appeal of e-MTBs with practical features more typically seen on urban…
Europe Leaders Turning to Bike Industry for Solutions
Frankfurt, Germany The European bike industry is enjoying unprecedented prominence and relevance among the continent’s top decision makers as, for the first time, the bike sector is being viewed as a central solution to environmental, energy supply and social crisis ,according to Cycling Industries Europe CEO Kevin Mayne. Speaking at a Eurobike 2022 industry leaders…
Aussies & Kiwis Return to Eurobike
Frankfurt, Germany After two missed years due to Covid, a large contingent from Down Under made the most of their first opportunity to return to the world’s leading bike show. This year’s show was the largest ever – more than 1,500 exhibitors spread throughout seven huge halls plus outdoor exhibit areas. So it was very…
Eurobike Reflects Maturity of Kids Bike Market
Frankfurt, Germany Ah, kids bikes … they’re growing up so fast. The children’s cycling market is steadily maturing and Eurobike 2022 was thrilling confirmation of its evolution in many directions. Multiple brands of electric balance bikes, mini cargobikes, cycles made entirely from recycled materials and increasingly protective, lightweight and easy-to-use child seats; in many ways…
Shimano Adopts Blubrake ABS
Frankfurt, Germany Anti-lock brake technology developed by Italy’s Blubrake is set to become widely available in Australia, with confirmation the fledgling company is partnering with Shimano. A smaller and lighter second generation of the Blubreak ABS system attracted the attention of Shimano, which announced the partnership at Eurobike 2022. Blubrake systems are already being used…
Sinking in the Boot for High Brow Commuting
Frankfurt, Germany Cycling shoes have hit a new high for fashion, with shoes specialist QUOC releasing the first elastic-sided boot with SPD compatibility. The UK-based business, with an office in Brisbane, released its Chelsea Boot just three weeks before displaying them at Eurobike. Founder Quoc Pham, who previously worked in the fashion industry, said the…
Advanced Approach for Sustainable Revolution
Frankfurt, Germany German bike manufacturer Advanced has thrown down the gauntlet with its claim to have the world’s most sustainable bicycle and production processes. Its Eurobike 2022 display included the first glimpses of its Revolution Reco bike, which it says is the world’s first production injection moulded carbon composite e-bike frame that can be completed…
Maxxis in the Loop for Commuting
Frankfurt, Germany Rising numbers of bike commuters and cargo bikes around the world have triggered another major bicycle tyre brand to release an urban-specific range. The Metropass and Metroload ranges were a centrepiece of the Maxxis display at this year’s Eurobike. The Metroload tyres for cargo bikes come in 26-inch options, with a maximum load…